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.
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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.
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