Mental health and the lifestyle—nobody talks about it, but EVERYONE feels it.
In this raw and honest Wednesday QUICKIE, Adam & Pris open up about the emotional side of swinging, ethical non-monogamy, and the lifestyle that most people keep quiet: depression, confidence struggles, jealousy, rejection, performance anxiety, and that “smiling on the outside while drowning on the inside” kind of feeling.
For anyone navigating the lifestyle, this episode hits home.
💬 What We Talk About in This Episode
Depression that hides behind humor and productivity
When one partner is “more into” the lifestyle than the other
How poly years impacted Pris’s confidence and mental health
The pain of not feeling wanted in LS spaces
Rejection, self-worth, and why the lifestyle can feel like high school
The pressure of “being on” when you’re known for your podcast
Jealousy vs compersion during mental health struggles
How mental health directly affects sexual health and performance
Why communication is EVERYTHING
Adam’s personal experience with post-job-loss depression
What happens when you never take time to mourn your own feelings
Protecting your emotional energy while staying sexually open
Understanding intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and emotional overload
How the lifestyle can help—or hurt—your mental state
You're not broken. You're not alone. You're not weird for needing emotional balance.
Your mental health is just as important as the fun parts of the lifestyle.
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Drop your story, fear, jealousy moment, secret crush, insecurity—whatever.
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✨ If You Need Someone to Talk To
This episode is personal.
If you're struggling with depression, insecurity, loneliness, or feeling unwanted in the lifestyle, reach out.
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Drop something in the Confessional.
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