96: Holding Space for Heartache: Grief in the Swingers Lifestyle
Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of The Pineapple Express, I explore grief in the swinger lifestyle — the losses that aren’t always acknowledged, from friendships and play partners to deep emotional bonds. This episode holds space for heartache, reflection, and healing within non-monogamous communities.Stay with us until the end, where I share my personal essay, “Silver Springs, Tulip Fields, and Upside Down Pineapples”, featured on The Queer Love Project Substack. It’s a deeply intimate story of love, loss, and the transformative power of connection. https://queerloveproject.substack.comThis episode is dedicated to my dear friend Brad Weiner, who left us too soon, until we meet again teddy bear. What You’ll Get from This Episode:🔸 Understanding Grief in Non-Monogamy:Learn how grief shows up in unique ways in the swinger lifestyle — from the loss of play partners to the emotional impact of community breakups.🔸 Personal Stories of Grief in the Lifestyle:Hear real stories about losing close connections, being ghosted, and navigating the unexpected emotional challenges of swinging.🔸 A Breakdown of the Stages of Grief:We’ll walk through how Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance show up in non-monogamous relationships and what they teach us about healing.🔸 An Exclusive Essay Reading:Listen until the end for a reading of “Silver Springs, Tulip Fields, and Upside Down Pineapples”, my deeply personal essay featured on The Queer Love Project Substack. It's a moving story of love, loss, and finding beauty in unexpected places.Why Listen?❤️ If you’ve ever felt the pain of losing a connection in the lifestyle, this episode is for you.🤝 It’s a reminder that grief is valid, even in non-traditional relationships.🧡 You'll gain tools to navigate emotional challenges and embrace healing.📖 Plus, you’ll hear a heartfelt essay that celebrates love, loss, and growth.This episode will leave you feeling seen, understood, and supported — because grief deserves a place in every kind of relationship.🎙️ The Pineapple Express PodcastSubscribe to my Substack for exclusive content: The Pineapple Express Substack.💡 Events & CoachingExplore Non-Monogamy Through Astrology | Learn more & register.Boundaries Are Sexy: Building Trust in the Swinger Lifestyle | Join the event here.Coaching sessions: Book time with me.💜 Advocacy & Community Action Support equity and sexual freedom with the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom.OPEN's Free Peer Support Group🛍️ Exclusive Deals Just for YouFirmTech Wearable Tech | Male Enhancement Rings | Shop now and get 15% off with code sexyswingerchick.SENSE Shop | Condoms & Lube | Explore the collection and save 15% with code sexyswingerchic.Sultry Vixen Dancewear | Exotic Outfits | ShSupport the show