Lauren and Trey dive into Season 2 of Netflix’s Nobody Wants This, and yes, there are definitely spoilers. The first third of the episode is pure chaos in the best way: the two of them can’t stop laughing, Lauren’s in a short skirt and tights, and Trey keeps telling listeners to go watch the video version because “you really need to see her outfit and hair today.”
Things heat up even more when Trey drops words like “archetype” and “tools for repair.” Lauren - ever the unabashed sapiosexual - keeps teasing that he’s absolutely getting lucky if he keeps talking like that.
From there, they break down the dynamics unfolding on the show: the “good boyfriend” archetype, the guilt around taking a “night off,” long-term relationship ruts, and, of course, jealousy in monogamous partnerships. That last one opens the door to a tender moment where Lauren admits she can’t know for sure if Trey will stay forever… and also knows she’d be okay, because of who she’s become.
They talk about the importance of telling the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable—like on their recent train ride back from NYC when Trey said, “That’s not OK, and you need to talk to your coach about that,” and Lauren appreciated the honesty instead of bristling.
The episode wraps with the two of them taking turns pretending to be characters from the show and “coaching” each other through messy plotlines. It’s hilarious, revealing, and full of heart.
If you want support working through the kinds of relationship patterns and dynamics you see on the show, you can request a free consult with Lauren at www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share with someone who may need to hear these words.
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
In this raw and relatable episode, Trey kicks things off by admitting he’s craving sex — and it’s been a while. Lauren affirms that it’s good to want while sharing that she’s in a deeply introspective phase of her menstrual cycle, shedding an old version of herself and leaning into rest. She offers a brief teaching on hormonal cycles — how men move through a 24-hour rhythm, while people with uteruses experience a month-long one — and how that difference can create tension and tenderness in partnerships.
Grateful for Trey’s care and presence, Lauren asks, “Is it enough to support your desire without offering sex?” Trey answers with a wholehearted yes and vulnerably names what he’d love instead: affirmation, touch, and playful attention. Together, they explore how to communicate wants without pressure, how to regulate in real-time, and how to meet each other with curiosity instead of conflict.
By the end, Lauren’s already planned a surprise for Trey — and at minute 27:00, they share an on-camera kiss that shows exactly what connection through honesty can look like.
If you enjoyed this episode, like, share, and subscribe to The Partnership Podcast so more partners can learn these tools for connection and curiosity.
Curious about applying this work in your own relationship? Request a free 15-minute consult with Lauren at https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult to explore how coaching could support you.
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
#ThePartnershipPodcast #Relationships #CouplesCommunication #ConsciousCouples #SexAndCycles #MenstrualCycle #Intimacy #RelationshipGrowth #CuriosityInLove #ShadowWork #EmotionalIntelligence #PartnershipWork #DesireAndConnection #RelationshipTools #MindfulPartnership
After two weeks of travel — and every waking moment side by side — Lauren and Trey return from vacation to unpack what it’s really like to be together for 14 straight days.
Trey opens the episode with a listening turn, reflecting on why he absolutely loved spending the entire trip with Lauren… and why, the moment they got home, he needed space. Around minute 10, Lauren takes her own listening turn and explains how this practice works — and why it’s one of the tools that keeps them grounded in curiosity rather than reactivity.
At 12:45, Lauren recalls their vacation gone wrong two years ago (LISTEN HERE), and how this trip felt like a full-circle moment — an investment in her primary partnership and in the life they’re building as change approaches.
At 25:40, Trey shares how a shadow part of himself surfaced one day on the beach, and how he made a vulnerable request for help — one that became a profound moment of connection. By 29:00, he opens up about one of the most monumental moments of his life.
Lauren reflects on her pride in Trey, the power of witnessing his curiosity, and what it offered her in return. Trey closes with gratitude for Lauren’s gentle challenge: “Your way might be the best way, but it’s not the only way.” And Lauren shares why, instead of backing down, she met him toe-to-toe — allowing both of them to become their best selves together.
If you’d like tools to support your partner in this way and spice up your vacations, you can request a free 15-minute consult with Lauren at: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult.
If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share with someone who may need to hear these words.
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
#ThePartnershipPodcast #Relationships #ConsciousCouples #PartnershipWork #EmotionalIntelligence #RelationshipGrowth #ListeningTurn #ShadowWork #VacationTogether #LoveAndTravel #IntentionalLiving #RelationalHealing #PersonalGrowth #CommunicationSkills #CuriosityInLove
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of attempted suicide, verbal abuse, and non-consensual labor. Please listen with care.
In this deeply somber and storytelling episode of The Partnership Podcast, Trey opens up about the recent death of his mother and the complicated emotions that have surfaced in its wake. He shares raw stories of his childhood—verbal abuse, forced labor, and the endurance it took to survive—and how those patterns shaped his adulthood.
For the first time, Trey reflects openly on the relief he feels with his mother’s passing, and the heavy mix of grief, pain, and even freedom that comes with the loss of someone who caused harm. He tells the full story of how their relationship unraveled, the anger and resentment he felt during their reconnections, and why they hadn’t spoken in years.
Midway through the episode, Trey recounts a difficult memory of his mother’s attempted suicide and the service he was forced to provide as a child in its aftermath. This story is shared with tenderness but may be activating for some listeners.
Lauren reflects on how the children inside all of us are still longing for parents to do their own healing work and offer unconditional love. Together, Trey and Lauren explore the messy, contradictory realities of grief: sadness, anger, longing, and relief.
This is not an easy episode, but it’s an honest one.
If you’d like support in navigating your partner’s grief, or if you are carrying grief of your own, you can request a free 15-minute consult with Lauren at: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult.
If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share with someone who may need to hear these words.
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
When your partner’s body changes — whether from weight gain, shifting eating habits, or perimenopause — it can bring up some of the trickiest conversations in long-term relationships. In this episode of The Partnership Podcast, Lauren and Trey share a vulnerable look at how they navigate these sensitive moments with honesty, compassion, and growth.
Trey tells the story of skipping Lauren’s favorite Hazy IPAs on a Sam’s Club run after a recent conversation about her body changes. Was this a supportive choice, or a potential “land mine”? Together, they unpack how unrequested service can backfire, drawing from Dr. Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent and Alison Armstrong’s Celebrating Partnership.
Lauren shares her desire to resist cultural obsession with “skinny” while entering her 40s with self-love, compassion, and education — not self-judgment. Trey reflects on breaking old patterns and celebrating small outward shifts that actually mean big relational change. They also dive into Lauren’s latest work on the roles of Liars & Lie Invitees in partnership, showing how truth-telling and conscious communication can transform long-term dynamics.
This episode is both tender and practical, offering couples real insight into what not to do — and better ways to support each other through body changes, health goals, and the realities of aging together.
Want more tools for navigating tricky conversations in partnership? Subscribe to The Partnership Podcast and connect with Lauren directly: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
#partnershippodcast #relationships #bodychanges #perimenopause #weightgain #eatinghabits #wheelofconsent #longtermrelationship #relationshipadvice #consciouspartnership
On this episode of The Partnership Podcast, Trey asks Lauren about the career-focused women she works with—are they struggling to find partners, and why? Lauren’s answer may surprise you (and you’ll have to listen to see if she chose the unfiltered or the compassionate version).
Together, Trey and Lauren explore the dating challenges ambitious women face, why many men resist accountability, and how women and men often enter coaching from very different motivations. Lauren shares a tearful reflection on what Trey provides her—calling him her “soft place to land”—and why deep support, joy, and emotional presence matter just as much as great sex.
She also celebrates the men she does get to work with—those hungry for tools to love women better—and why this feels deeply restorative and healing. To close, Lauren offers a trauma-informed perspective: that many men’s avoidant behaviors are safety-seeking strategies learned in childhood.
This conversation reframes what some call “high-value women” and clarifies what truly matters in creating the kind of partnership career-focused women are longing for.
If you’re a man ready to step into the kind of relationship women deeply desire, request a free consult today: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
#ThePartnershipPodcast #CareerFocusedWomen #DatingStruggles #HealthyRelationships #LoveAndPartnership #RelationshipPodcast #EmotionalSupport #ConsciousPartnership #TraumaInformedLove #SexEdForYou
In this episode of The Partnership Podcast, Lauren and Trey break down two of the most unhelpful questions partners ask: “Are you OK?” and “What’s wrong?”
Right before recording, Lauren asked Trey, “Are you OK?”—and it sparked a powerful conversation. These questions often come from hypervigilance in our own nervous systems, not from genuine curiosity about our partner’s well-being.
Trey shares the stress response he felt in his body and why he’d prefer to hear:
“Is there any way I can support you?”
Or even, “My body can sense some discomfort in yours. Would you like to share about that?”
From there, the two dive into:
🎯 Why “Are you OK?” rarely lands the way we hope
🎯 A playful story about hiding a package of cat wipes around the house (at 8:15)
🎯 How men often bottle their emotions, and the vulnerability of asking for what we want (14:00)
🎯 Why Lauren centers individual agency—not the relationship itself—when working with couples (17:45)
🎯 The importance of protecting privacy in partnership and in coaching
🎯 Trey’s heartfelt confession about wanting to “level up” alongside Lauren as she grows (29:30)
This episode is equal parts playful and profound—exploring how tiny moments (“Are you OK?”) reveal the deeper ways we connect, protect, and grow together.
✨ Curious about how these tools could support your relationship? Request a free 15-minute consult with Lauren to explore what’s possible: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love!
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
We’re picking up right where we left off in last week’s episode! Trey kicks things off with a scene where Lauren asks him not to masturbate because she’s craving his pursuit. What follows is a hilarious and eye‑opening exchange about dating each other inside a long‑term relationship.
From there, Lauren dives deep into spontaneous vs. responsive desire—and she doesn’t hold back about how frustrating it is that so many men want women to “just want them more,” without doing the work to actually understand responsive desire!
We break down the scene step‑by‑step and show how having the right tools (and the courage to use them!) helps us get the sex we both want. Then we open the door to one of our favorite parts of our week—our Sunday Morning Ritual.
We talk about:
What our ritual actually looks like (and why it’s never locked in stone)
How those slow, connected hours keep us craving each other
Why this practice feels like both an investment in our sexual connection and a trip to our “favorite restaurant”
Don’t forget to listen to last week’s episode first for the full story—then join us here for the deep dive!
Want to learn how to craft rituals like this in your own relationship—and talk about the sex you actually want?
🎙️ Request a free consult at sexedforyou.com/freeconsult.
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/• Subscribe for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love.Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.#MasturbationInRelationships #SexEducationPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #SexAndRelationships #PartnershipPodcast #WheelOfConsent #SexualCommunication #LongTermRelationships #SexualDesire #HealthySexLife
In this candid episode of The Partnership Podcast, Lauren and Trey dive into the messy, beautiful, and often misunderstood topic of masturbation within long-term relationships—the good, the bad, and the ugly.
They open up about real moments in their own sex life, from Lauren recently asking Trey to “hold your cum for me” to their conversations about “tingle time” and what it really means to have mutually pleasurable sex.
At 4:04, Lauren shares how they first introduced the term tingle time—and how Trey wasn’t a fan at first! They discuss the power of withholding, why Trey doesn’t want Lauren to “take one for the team,” and how “hot sex” and “warm sex” have shaped their desires.
Key moments include:
Why being able to talk about sex is more important than how much sex you’re having.
Lauren’s reflections on The Wheel of Consent and why she sometimes chooses not to “give” Trey sex during her work week.
The difference between invitations to mutual pleasure and gifts of sex—and why Trey isn’t disappointed when Lauren says no.
How they’ve deconflated touch and sex, so touch never feels obligatory.
Lauren’s clients who believe masturbation is “wrong” in partnership—and why this belief can be a trap.
They also tease next week’s episode, where they’ll walk through a hypothetical scenario to unpack these ideas even further.
✨ Ready to have more open, playful, and connected conversations about sex in your own relationship?
Request a free consult with Lauren today: sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
🎧 Listen now and learn how talking about sex—even the awkward stuff—can lead to a more flourishing, mutually pleasurable partnership.
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/• Subscribe for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love.Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.#MasturbationInRelationships #SexEducationPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #SexAndRelationships #PartnershipPodcast #WheelOfConsent #SexualCommunication #LongTermRelationships #SexualDesire #HealthySexLife
In this episode, Lauren and Trey pick up where they left off—exploring the inner work men need to do so they can connect authentically with the women they truly desire. Trey opens up about how his experience as a Human Design Projector means running on a finite battery. Lauren, as a Generator, offers steady energy and support within the relationship.
Trey shares how their conversation sparked a realization they hadn’t discussed: Human Design has been a game‑changer for them as a couple, helping them understand and support each other on a deeper level.
Lauren reveals what she's been into lately:
📚 Reading BOYS & SEX
Studying Human Design: Discover the Person You Were Born to Be
Listening to The Diary of a CEO Podcast Interview with Dr. K, where Dr. K unpacks the natural selection pressures men face in today’s culture.
Lauren gets on her soapbox about pornography: yes, it can feel good—but if we’re solely chasing dopamine hits, we miss the relational and emotional tools needed to recognize women as fully formed human beings. That’s a stumbling block to real growth.
They both champion the idea of natural consequences and affirm their mantra: “Sex is not everything—it’s a part of everything.”
Lauren challenges straight male listeners to get outside: go to parks and observe fathers, while Trey encourages observing happy couples in real life. Trey recounts a couple he admired as a younger man—a model of the relationship he aspired to create.
Lauren shares how she’s obsessed with Trey’s habits, and how their couples reading with Andie Thueson helped them support each other’s Human Design.
They send listeners off with homework:
1️⃣ Look up your Human Design type.
2️⃣ Observe couples and families you admire through that lens.
They close with a teaser: next episode, they’ll dive into sex and the role it plays in dating relationships. Lauren emphasizes: always start by knowing why we do what we do.
Request a free consult with Lauren and get personalized guidance on intimacy, connection, and partnership.
👉 sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
📌 Resources from this episode:💬 Ready to go deeper in your own relationships?
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
What do emotionally available men do differently in sex and dating? Trey interviews Lauren about how straight men can unlearn old patterns, attract real connection, and become the sexual partners they truly want to be.
Trey shares the story of a pivotal rejection that sparked his growth journey and gets honest about his disappointment in the questions men have been asking at Lauren’s recent Soho House events. While the women show up with curiosity and self-awareness, many of the straight men seem stuck in meta-level thinking—and Trey doesn’t hold back.
They also discuss:
– Why preparation is more powerful than performance
– How to identify the wounds you’re bringing into dating
– What green flags look like when you’re actually ready for partnership
– How to communicate wants and needs without pressure
The episode wraps with a playful role-play using Lauren’s M.E.A.N.S.™ tool—a framework designed to help partners talk about sex with more clarity and connection:
M – Motivation: What’s driving my desire for this experience?
E – Edges & Boundaries: What’s okay, what’s not, and where am I unsure?
A – Aftercare: What kind of support might I need afterward?
N – Needs: What do I need emotionally, physically, energetically?
S – Safety: Do I feel physically and emotionally safe to engage?
Whether you’re a man hoping to date more intentionally—or someone who loves one—this episode offers honest insight, practical tools, and a whole lot of heart.
🎧 Ready to take this conversation deeper?
If this episode sparked something for you—or someone you love—share it with a friend, leave a review, or tag us with your thoughts. Your shares and feedback help this work reach the people who need it most.
And if you’re ready to explore this work in your own relationship, visit sexedforyou.com/freeconsult to connect with Lauren.
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our podcast for more episodes about sex, partnership, communication, and love.
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
In this short but powerful episode of The Partnership Podcast, Lauren and Trey pick up right where they left off.
Lauren invites Trey to share what he’s been exploring around his source wound, and he opens up about a childhood memory from 1994 — sitting in a car, hearing Adam Sandler’s “The Chanukah Song,” and feeling an intense response in his 10-year-old body.
With the help of a meditative practice inspired by Dr. Joe Dispenza, and guided by Lauren, Trey revisits this memory using active imagination — and discovers how much healing can happen when a partner helps you repattern what once felt too big to hold alone.
Together, they talk through what it’s like to do this kind of inner child work in relationship, how safety can be renegotiated when met with presence, and why they’d like to apply the same toolset to old wounds from their recent NYC rupture.
Timestamps:
00:00 Why Trey wanted to share this memory
02:55 The 1994 car memory & The Chanukah Song
06:45 Active imagination as a relational repair tool
10:30 Trey’s nervous system response & what helped
12:50 Can we use this process for NYC too?
✨ Want to learn how to use tools like the ones we shared today?
Request a free consult at: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love.
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
#sourcewound #relationshiphealing #innerchildwork #partnershippodcast #activerelationalrepair #somatichealing #drjoedispenza #attachmentrepair #nervoussystemwork
In this deeply honest episode of The Partnership Podcast, Lauren and Trey revisit the rupture they first discussed after their NYC trip — but now, they’re speaking from the other side of a powerful coaching session with their person, Dr. Joli Hamilton.
They explore how separating roles in their partnership has transformed the way they handle feedback, support, and stress. Lauren introduces the term “Vision Carrier,” a phrase that finally captures the role Trey has long played in her life. At 10:42, Lauren shares the moment she felt real validation — when their coach and Trey both affirmed that her critique of Trey’s self-awareness wasn’t too much, it was spot-on.
They discuss how denial of her feelings touched on old wounds of gaslighting from her first marriage, and how they are both working to repattern their safety-seeking behaviors in real time.
And even though the work is hard (Lauren shares she felt physically sick before the session), they’re recommitting to a partnership where love is prioritized over comfort.
Timestamps:
00:00 NYC rupture recap & coaching session reflection
04:51 “Vision Carrier” and role separation
10:42 The moment Lauren felt less “crazy”
14:45 The difference between critique and cruelty
20:30 Trey's repatterning work
26:00 Love vs. comfort in partnership
✨ Want to learn relationship tools like the ones we shared today?
Request a free 15-minute consult at: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love.
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
#relationshiptools #couplescoaching #repatterning #nervoussystemhealing #visioncarrier #emotionalrepair #attachmentwork #thepartnershippodcast
Can you play The 3-Minute Game without it leading to arousal?
In this powerful episode, Trey and Lauren demonstrate how to play a completely platonic version of the 3-Minute Game - a core practice from Dr. Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent®. They explain how this version builds self-awareness, trust, and clear boundaries without courting arousal or triggering old patterns.
At minute 18:23, tune in to watch them play live, bringing real-time curiosity, discomfort, and delight to the table. They show how clear requests and responses can strengthen relational dynamics - even when it’s not about sex.
They also unpack a vulnerable moment from a recent Sunday morning where the game went sideways. When Trey said “do whatever you want,” it sparked confusion and disconnection. Lauren shares how this moment felt like desire smuggling - and what helped them find clarity and repair.
Stay through the end as they offer creative ideas for body-based requests, explore their most challenging quadrants from the Wheel of Consent, and reflect on why this practice is one of the most transformational tools in their relationship.
Want to learn more about the 3-Minute Game?
📚 Read The Art of Receiving and Giving by Dr. Betty Martin and Robyn Dalzen → https://amzn.to/3Gq3HND
🎧 Watch on YouTube or Spotify at minute 18:23 to see Trey and Lauren play in real time!
💬 Curious how this might help your partnership?
Request a free 15-minute consult with Lauren at:
👉 www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
#ThePartnershipPodcast #WheelOfConsent #3MinuteGame #PlatonicTouch #ConsentEducation #DesireSmuggling #BettyMartin #SomaticConsent #HealthyRelationships #SexEdForYou
After Lauren’s standing-room-only Soho House event, she and Trey pull back the curtain on what happened behind the scenes—and why big wins can sometimes bring up big shadows.
Lauren introduces her inner "Sissy," the part of her that believes she's only lovable if she's working hard, never celebrating. She opens up about the shame spiral that followed her success and how it led to a painful rupture with Trey. Trey shares his raw truth about feeling like “the help” while everyone else gets the best version of Lauren—and the resentment that can build in silence.
They explore their shadow stories, like “I’m never enough” and “I don’t get to want,” and how irrational beliefs can hijack real connection. They break down the missteps and miscommunications, the tender repair, and the nervous system reset they found on a long walk (and a 5-minute oral sex session that helped them stop over-talking).
Lauren reflects on the power of being surrounded by people who help her level up—and cries as she thanks Trey for being her dream man, the one who keeps showing up.
Don’t miss the emotional moment at minute 42 where Lauren names, with full heart, the partnership they’ve built—and the gratitude she feels for the man who keeps cheering her on.
💬 Book a free 15-minute consult with Lauren at www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
#ShadowWorkInLove #BehindTheScenesHealing #ConsciousPartnership #SuccessAndSelfSabotage #LevelingUpTogether
“So, we’re on the elevator—and we’re angry.”
In this raw and revealing follow-up to last week’s episode, Lauren picks up right where they left off: the hotel hallway tension, the slammed door, and the unforgettable, rage-fueled sex that followed. Clothes were ripped off, bodies thrown against walls, and a deep desire to be chosen and wanted took over.
Lauren and Trey reflect on the erotic electricity of that night—what made it so charged, why they’ve never had sex like that before, and how it left them both breathless… and then laughing when Trey had to wear Lauren’s sweatshirt home after the fire alarm went off. (Yes, really.)
But this episode isn’t just a sex story. They unpack the difference between hot and healthy. They name the ingredients that made that encounter intense and why they’ve agreed not to repeat it. Together, they explore the psychology of angry sex, make-up sex, and what happens when arousal is driven by disconnection instead of desire.
They then shift into what’s coming next: their plans for an upcoming Manhattan rendezvous—one that blends familiarity and mystery—and Lauren’s exciting speaking gig at Soho House. She opens up about her growth, the mantra she's holding—"I am good enough"—and how she’s preparing to do Live Sex & Relationship Coaching on stage.
Trey shares his excitement and support for Lauren’s so-called “National Tour,” and they talk about what it means to keep showing up for each other, especially when the stakes are high.
This conversation blends sexual healing, relationship advice, and emotional intimacy, offering tools for couples who want to better understand the intersection of sex and conflict. Whether you're curious about sex after a fight, make-up intimacy, or how communication can turn rage into repair, this episode delivers insights you won’t hear in couples therapy or your group chat.
🎧 Don’t miss this one—and if it resonates, leave a comment, subscribe, or share it with someone navigating intimacy and conflict in real time.
💬 Book a free 15-minute consult with Lauren at www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
#AngrySexExplained #SexAndConflict #IntimacyAfterFights
Why is hotel sex so hot? In this juicy and joy-filled episode of The Partnership Podcast, Trey and Lauren explore the psychology behind the passion—why sex in a hotel room often feels freer, more exciting, and more connected.
Trey opens with a hilarious hotel story from Amarillo, TX, and shares how heightened sensations and novelty make intimacy feel brand new. Lauren adds her insights about anticipation, freedom from responsibility, and the gift of being cared for instead of caretaking. She breaks down the difference between support and caretaking, referencing their past episode and the cultural conditioning that teaches women to be “human givers.”
At minute 10:47, Lauren introduces “Noel,” the sexy Christmas gift she sends Trey every year—and the conversation takes off from there. Together, they explore how hotel sex removes pressure while opening up the possibility of pleasure.
Lauren names the unique freedom hotel stays offer:
- Sex as a place we go, not something we do
- A break from obligations and identity
- The opportunity to abandon roles and expectations
- A container for connection, not performance
They even touch on hotel sex that goes wrong—and how even those moments strengthen the bond and create hilarious, memorable stories. The episode ends just as Lauren shares the start of a fight she picked with Trey about his wedding ring… but to hear the juicy resolution, you’ll need to tune in next week for Part Two.
🎧 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if this one got you thinking!
💬 Want to work with Lauren? Book a free 15-minute consult at www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
#HotelSexExplained #IntimacyTips #RelationshipPodcast
In this vulnerable follow-up to last week's episode on opening up their relationship, Lauren and Trey share how they’re really doing—and the deeper attachment patterns that were activated in the aftermath.Lauren opens up about her coach’s reflection that she often strives to “do it all” to protect Trey from pain. Trey reveals his own avoidant tendencies, formed in childhood, to escape disappointment and judgment when others fail him. Together, they explore how these strategies, shaped by their families of origin, play out in long-term partnership.They unpack why words from outside voices—coaches, mentors, and therapists—can land differently than when they come from within the relationship, and how external perspectives help them grow as individuals and partners.This episode dives into the quiet pitfalls of committed relationships: fusion, business-mode, the death of mystery, and the pressure to keep each other comfortable. Lauren reflects on how “the unknown” is part of her erotic landscape, and why being curious—and remaining unknown—to each other keeps their desire alive.They quote their friend and colleague Dene Logan: “The desire to keep another comfortable is not love, it is attachment.” From here, they explore their biggest turnoffs (Trey’s is caretaking, Lauren’s is sameness), and at minute 17:20 Lauren asks a pivotal question: What’s the difference between caretaking and offering support? The answer leads them to a powerful realization about infantilization, helplessness, and the ways gendered expectations keep us stuck.They close with an honest conversation about asking for help, why men often don’t, and how true partnership means a dynamic flow of giving and receiving—where no one has to carry it all alone.Timestamps:00:00 – How last week’s episode impacted them06:15 – Childhood wounds & attachment strategies11:40 – Why outside voices matter14:50 – Fusion, sameness & the death of mystery17:20 – Caretaking vs. offering support23:00 – The fear of asking for help26:30 – Challenging “women’s work” and old beliefs🔗 Subscribe for more conversations on long-term love, repair, and intimacy💬 Curious about working with Lauren? Request a FREE 15-minute consult at sexedforyou.com/freeconsultAbout Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcastReminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
In this raw and deeply honest episode, Lauren and Trey open up about a conversation they’ve never shared publicly before—one that rocked the foundation of their partnership. At minute 06:49, you’ll hear Trey’s exact words at the bar: “What would it look like if we opened our relationship?” What followed was a weekend of intense reflection, body-based reactions, and tender reckoning.
Lauren, a professional sexuality educator and relationship coach, shares the real-time emotional and physical impact of that moment—not the polished version, but the full, human one. At 10:29, she reveals just how vulnerable it felt to speak from her truth, not her title.
They discuss how sex can become currency in relationships, the concept of “creative monogamy,” and the invaluable tools they've learned from Dr. Joli Hamilton. Trey reflects on his own missteps and the fear beneath his desire, while Lauren wonders aloud if it might be easier to live alone.
Together, they explore:
✨ What it means to choose partnership when it doesn’t give you everything you want
✨ How “ugly journaling,” vibrational alignment, and Human Design can support deep repair
✨ What full-bodied honesty looks like—even when it’s messy
This episode is tender, complex, and full of grey. It’s for anyone navigating modern love, boundaries, and the courage it takes to grow together—without losing yourself.
💬 Considering opening your relationship—or navigating the complexities of one that already is? If you're looking for thoughtful, non-judgmental, and deeply nuanced support, Lauren offers free 15-minute consults to explore if coaching is right for you.
👉 Request yours today at www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
#openrelationship #creativepartnership #modernlove #relationshippodcast #wheelofconsent #emotionalintimacy #humanresponse #relationshiptools
This week, Lauren and Trey dive into a big, juicy topic: breaking up—but not with each other. (Don't worry, they're still together!)
When Trey invites Lauren to share about a date night she requested, the conversation turns deeply personal. Lauren opens up about a core pattern in her attachment style: the fear of being “too much” and the impulse to protect others from her bigness—especially when she’s on the edge of growth.
She shares the origin of that story, the somatic response our bodies have to perceived threats to attachment, and how those old beliefs can sneak into even the most loving partnerships. As her business, Sex Ed for You, takes off—and more people ask her to write a book—Lauren admits that even sexy texts from Trey on her weekend off can feel like pressure, not pleasure.
Trey offers a surprising solution: "What if we just broke up?"
Not with each other—but with outdated roles and stories.
In a twisty, tender, and hilarious conversation, they explore the freedom that comes with redefining relationship agreements. Trey reflects on his own experience in football operations, how watching the NFL used to feel like work—and how that mirrors what Lauren’s going through now.
He reminds Lauren that he wants her to chase her dreams—that "that’s" the woman he fell in love with.
✨ This episode is a heartfelt, real-time unraveling of the beliefs that keep us stuck—and a powerful reminder that sometimes, love means letting go… of everything except each other.
🎧 Listen in, then tell us: What old roles or stories are you ready to break up with?
👉 Want support in breaking up with your own outdated patterns?
Lauren is currently offering Free 15-Minute Consults to help you learn the exact tools and somatic practices discussed in this episode.
💻 Request yours at www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult — and start creating the relationships you actually want to be in.
About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
• Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com
• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast
Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
#relationshipgoals #breakup #attachmentstyles #sexeducation #partnershippodcast #selfgrowth #entrepreneurship #somatichealing #marriedlife #oldstorynewstory #boundaries