Send us a text Confidence can be a fickle bitch... sometimes you are riding high, and sometimes you bottom out. Chad and Jo talk about the ins and outs of confidence. Reach out to Jo on FB at Facebook or email her at theconfidentswinger@gmail.com Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro

Send us a text Feeling unwanted is something that probably everyone has felt at some point. It's not a popular feeling, but it's common enough, even in the LS. Jo shares her latest experience in feeling unwanted, and how she managed it. Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro

Send us a text We are often our own worst enemy, and sometimes, that means that we put a lot of pressure on ourselves. Sometimes, that means we put TOO much pressure on ourselves. And that takes all the fun out of life, and out of the LS. Today, Chad and Jo talk about putting too much pressure on yourself and offer some tips and advice for managing that. Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): L...

Send us a text We hit 100,000 downloads! And as a special thank you to all of our listeners, Chad and Jo recorded this special bonus episode. Chad puts Jo in the hot seat and gets her thoughts on the journey of the first 100,000 downloads of The Confident Swinger Podcast. Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro

Send us a text In this episode, Chad and Jo talk about which person initiates in a play situation. He often leaves it up to Jo, so he knows that she is comfortable and wants to play. And while that is a good strategy, it often puts the pressure on her. Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro

Send us a text Last time, or last time we were together, we talked about what the LS means to us each, individually. In today's episode, Jo and Chad talk about what the LS has brought to their relationship. Spoiler alert, it's brought a lot, good and bad. Extra spoiler alert, even the bad has brought good. Extra spoiler alert, I shouldn't be trusted to write the show notes high... Enjoy the show! Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by ...

Send us a text Ideally, the Lifestyle is meant to enhance your life and your relationship. But there are times when that doesn't happen... there are times when it breaks people down and tears them apart. The key is to know when to participate, and when to take a step back and NOT play. Jo talks about some things to look for, some warning signs, so you know when it's time to take a break and focus on your relationship. Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episo...

Send us a text In today's episode, Jo and Chad each share 5 ways that the LS has changed or improved their lives. Couples are made up of individuals, and it's important to understand your own personal why, as well as your why as a couple. The Dom Sub Living BDSM and Kink PodcastCurious about Dominance & submission? Real stories, real fun, really kinky.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Hea...

Send us a text Jo and Chad just got back from a vanilla cruise, and they talk about their experiences with vanilla travel versus lifestyle travel. Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro

Send us a text Jo and Chad are headed on vacation, but we wanted to give you a quickie episode with some of our favorite pieces of advice. Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro

Send us a text Today, Chad and Jo talk about sex. Or, more precisely, they talk about PEOPLE talking about sex. People are going to talk, it's human nature. They are going to talk about their experiences, good or bad. And in the LS, that often includes sexual experiences, which can cause some unintentional problems. Chad and Jo warn against the natural desire to kiss and tell, and against the desire to hear all the dirty details. Remember, there are real people, with real feelings, on the oth...

Send us a text In today's episode, Jo talks about one of the things that a lot of people struggle with in the LS... flirting. Flirting is important, especially in the LS. And it can really make or break your success. The most important thing about flirting is the way you feel about it, so don't put too much pressure on yourself. There is no right or wrong way to flirt, there is just you, being you. Jo gives some ideas and tips to get you more comfortable with flirting, and to hopefully get yo...

Send us a text Chad and Jo talk about sex in the LS... the good and the bad. They talk about what makes sex so good, and some of the things that make it challenging. Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro

Send us a text Sometimes, it can feel like you are holding your partner back in the LS. Like, maybe, they would have more fun or have more opportunities if you weren't there. In today's episode, Chad and Jo talk about holding your partner back. Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro

Send us a text In today's episode, Jo gets a little vulnerable and talks about her healing journey through the lifestyle. And she talks about her annual girl's trip, and how healing that is for her, too. Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro

Send us a text Do you find yourself playing with the same people? If so, have you ever wondered why? Is it because you have good chemistry with them? Is it because you are comfortable with them, and that makes it easy? Or is it somewhere in between? Today, Jo and Chad talk about chemistry and comfortability in repeat play partners. And, if you keep going back to the same play partner, are you stopping them from making new connections with other people? Let's talk about it. Support the s...

Send us a text It can be awkward to initiate the play in a group setting. It seems like everyone wants it to happen, but nobody makes the first move. Jo and Chad talk about what makes it awkward or hard, and offers some ideas and suggestions for getting things started. Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro

Send us a text In this episode, Chad and Jo talk about navigating the LS as overweight people. Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro

Send us a text In today's episode, Chad and Jo talk about talking to the partner of someone you are interested in playing with. They talk about whether or not it is important or expected, what you should and maybe should not say, and when. They talk about the importance of respect.4 Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro

Send us a text Everyone gets into a slump sometimes and feels less than confident. Today, Jo talks about ways to pull yourself out of the slump. Support the show Old music (<80): X Ray Vision by Slynk New music (episodes 80+): The Heat by Vladimir Ershov New New music (season 3): Level by Pryces for intro, and Take the Reins by Hey Pluto for outro