Hacking Love: Deepening Commitment Through Open Relationships

Aiden & Anna
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Welcome to "Hacking Love: Deepening Commitment Through Open Relationships," the podcast where we explore the transformative power of ethical non-monogamy within modern relationships. Hosted by Aiden and Anna, a committed couple who have navigated the challenges of divorce, heartbreak, ultimately creating a rare and deep connection. This podcast is designed to introduce listeners to new ways of thinking and loving, while challenging the conventional norms of love and commitment. Join us as we dive into our personal stories, share our experiences, and discuss the complexities of open relationships, from swinging to polyamory and everything in between. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the lifestyle or just beginning to consider new ways to deepen your relationships, Aiden and Anna offer insights, honesty, and a touch of humor to help you on your journey. Expect candid conversations about jealousy, desire, emotional growth, and radical honesty. Each episode provides a safe space for listeners to question, learn, and discover new possibilities for their own love lives. Tune in for an intimate and enlightening look at what it really means to "hack love" and build richer, more authentic connections. 📩 Email us: AnnaAiden@gmx.com Hacking Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/ Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

  1. Ep 59: When Real Life Hits 💔🏥 Rebuilding Trust, Therapy Breakthroughs & Our Relationship Reset

    6D AGO

    Ep 59: When Real Life Hits 💔🏥 Rebuilding Trust, Therapy Breakthroughs & Our Relationship Reset

    Ep 59: When Real Life Hits 💔🏥 Rebuilding Trust, Therapy Breakthroughs & Our Relationship Reset After one of the hardest seasons we’ve ever faced, we’re finally sitting down to share where we really are now—and what it took to get here. In this episode, we open up about everything that happened behind the scenes after Episode 58—from a 10-day relationship pause and intense therapy work to a scary medical emergency that changed our perspective overnight. This isn’t about drama—it’s about repair. About what happens after the conflict. About how trust actually gets rebuilt… not just through words, but through showing up when it matters most. We talk about: 💔 Why our relationship hit one of its lowest points—and what finally shifted🧠 The reality of taking space vs. staying connected (and how it affects each partner differently)🏥 How a health scare reframed everything—and unexpectedly rebuilt trust📜 Creating a “relationship constitution” to prevent future breakdowns💬 Using nonviolent communication to stop toxic cycles before they spiral🔥 What we’re learning about desire, boundaries, and staying open—without losing each otherWe also reflect on our early episodes and the “honeymoon phase” we thought would last forever… and how what we’re building now might actually be better. If you’ve ever wondered how couples come back from the edge—or how to repair after trust is shaken—this episode is honest, vulnerable, and full of hard-earned clarity. We’re not perfect. But we’re still here. And we’re doing the work. ❤️ Relationship Constitution: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vj0eyYixSox18XbxRzBf-zG5RgpntyoE/view?usp=share_link 💌🔥 We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! annaaiden@gmx.com Hacking Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/ Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

    1h 7m
  2. Ep 58: When It Still Hurts 💔🔥 The Messy Middle of Open Relationships — and Finding Your Way Back

    MAR 26

    Ep 58: When It Still Hurts 💔🔥 The Messy Middle of Open Relationships — and Finding Your Way Back

    What happens when you say you’re okay… but your nervous system says otherwise? In this deeply raw episode, Anna and Aiden pull back the curtain on what it really looks like in the aftermath of pushing boundaries in an open relationship. Recorded just days after Aiden’s MFM experience—and in the thick of emotional fallout—they unpack the disconnect between “we’re fine” and what’s actually happening beneath the surface. From feeling dismissed or unheard to navigating ghosting, jealousy, and mismatched emotional timelines, this episode captures the messy middle that most couples don’t talk about. You’ll hear the tension, the miscommunication, and the real-time struggle to balance individual needs with the relationship as a whole. They also explore: Why timing matters more than we think when processing emotional experiencesHow ghosting and unresolved connections can amplify insecurityThe difference between enduring something vs. actually wanting itWhy “being the cool partner” can backfire—and what it costsThe moment they realize they’ve pushed past their limits…and need to resetThis isn’t the polished version of open relationships—it’s the honest, uncomfortable, human version. And if you’ve ever felt like you should be okay with something you’re not, this one will hit close to home. If you’re navigating non-monogamy—or just trying to communicate better in your relationship—this episode is a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t always look graceful…but it can still bring you closer. 💌🔥 We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! annaaiden@gmx.com Hacking Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/ Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

    1h 21m
  3. Ep 57: Chemistry With Someone New: When Connection Threatens Stability 🧪💥🫦

    FEB 17

    Ep 57: Chemistry With Someone New: When Connection Threatens Stability 🧪💥🫦

    In this episode, we face our biggest test yet: what happens when chemistry with someone new starts to shake the foundation of everything we’ve built? ⚡💔 In this brutally honest episode (edit: don't worry guys, we're fine!), Anna opens up about her fears around a woman who may be crossing boundaries, while Aiden finds himself fumbling through coffee dates, phone calls, and the emotional tightrope of trying to stay connected to everyone involved in this unfolding dynamic. What starts as an opportunity for Aiden (at last!) quickly turns into something much more complicated. ☕📱🫦 We dive into the hard questions: Are we accidentally drifting toward polyamory? 🤯How do you handle jealousy without turning into the relationship police? 🚨When does attraction stop being exciting and start feeling like a threat? 🔥➡️😬In attempt to understand, we dive in to the poly books (spoiler: we’re still not poly), talk about why rigid rules often lead to secrecy, and get painfully real about what comes up when freedom and fear collide. 📚💭 Topics include: radical honesty vs. emotional protection, swinging vs. polyamory, codependence vs. healthy interdependence, and how to voice insecurity without controlling your partner. 🧠❤️‍🩹 This episode is messy, vulnerable, and deeply human… a front-row seat to what happens when someone new becomes a potential game changer. 🎙️💥 We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! annaaiden@gmx.com Hacking Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/ Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

    55 min
  4. Ep 56: Motel 6 or Four Seasons? 🏨💬 Playing Separately, Setting Boundaries & Getting Real About Jealousy

    FEB 10

    Ep 56: Motel 6 or Four Seasons? 🏨💬 Playing Separately, Setting Boundaries & Getting Real About Jealousy

    This one’s all about the little details that really matter—like where your partner has sex with someone else. 😂 In this episode, we dive deep into the surprisingly emotional conversation about location preferences for separate play (yes, we’re debating Motel 6 vs. a romantic yurt vs our own homes), and how these seemingly small choices can stir up big feelings around fairness, privacy, control, and intimacy. We also give a sweet update on our Hacking Nicaragua retreat crew—and how the three amazing couples are thriving months later with more connection, better sex, and healthier habits. And finally, we read through all your recent reviews—including the ones that made us laugh, cringe, and cheer—and share our honest (and sometimes sassy) reactions. Whether you’re new to the lifestyle or just figuring out your own rules, this one is full of real talk, inside jokes, and the kind of conversations that keep a relationship evolving. ❤️🔥 We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! annaaiden@gmx.com Hacking Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/ Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

    52 min
  5. Ep 55: Our Relationship Constitution 📝❤️ & A Very Sexy NYE 🎉💦

    FEB 1

    Ep 55: Our Relationship Constitution 📝❤️ & A Very Sexy NYE 🎉💦

    After weeks of messy feelings, deep dives, and sexting slip-ups, we finally sat down to co-create our Relationship Constitution—or at least, what we think we want it to be (for now!). From rules around emotional support and separate play to a surprising agreement about one last solo date with Jasmine for Aiden, we get real about what safety, fairness, and connection look like in an open marriage. We also spill the juicy details from our wild New Year’s Eve party—including a successful Trimix comeback (no ER visits this time!).✨ Whether you're figuring out your own boundaries or just here for the voyeurism, this episode is packed with big feels, honest renegotiations, and a whole lot of sexy fun. We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! annaaiden@gmx.com Hacking Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/ Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

    1h 15m
  6. Ep 54: Taking the Governor Off 🚦💬 Sexy Texts, Separate Play, and Surrendering Control

    JAN 24

    Ep 54: Taking the Governor Off 🚦💬 Sexy Texts, Separate Play, and Surrendering Control

    Ep 54: Taking the Governor Off 🚦💬 Sexy Texts, Separate Play, and Surrendering Control What happens when Anna’s working through her own insecurities and growing pains--but still wants to give Aiden the green light to connect and date separately? In this episode, we open up about our processing after Aiden’s solo coffee meetup with Jasmine—and the unexpected emotional fallout it triggered. From guilt and arousal to fear and freedom, we walk through the intimate conversations that led us to a big new step: taking the governor off our texts with others. That’s right—flirty, sexy, transparent one-on-one texting is officially on the table (for both of us), and we’re seeing what it stirs up. We explore what it means to support your partner’s desires even when they scare you, why transparency matters more than ever, and how arousal and anxiety can surprisingly coexist in open relationships. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance eroticism with emotional safety—or just want a peek into how couples actually navigate these moments—you’re gonna want to hear this one. 💌🔥 We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! annaaiden@gmx.com Hacking Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/ Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

    1h 9m
  7. Ep. 53: PART 2 — Trust the Bond (Part 2 with Coach Chloe Prent)

    JAN 12

    Ep. 53: PART 2 — Trust the Bond (Part 2 with Coach Chloe Prent)

    **NOTE We recommend listening to Ep 52 first! This is the second part of that episode.** This one’s raw, real, and healing. 💔💬 In Part 2 of our session with relationship coach Chloe, we go deep into the emotional fallout from a separate play experience gone wrong: a broken condom agreement, a breach of trust, and the lingering ache of unspoken fears. Anna confronts her body’s visceral “no” while Aiden fights to be believed. We share the tools Chloe gave us to move forward—from how to feel the ick without letting it run the show to how to rebuild trust when our gut screams otherwise. If you've ever struggled with trust, jealousy, or feeling safe after something goes sideways, this episode is for you. We’re not sugarcoating anything—there are apologies, hard truths, and even a little laughter. We also dive into how we’re rewriting our “relationship constitution” to define what privacy, honesty, and emotional safety mean for us now. ❤️‍🔥 You’ll walk away with tools and insights to navigate your own love, open or not. Contact Relationship Coach Chloe Prentoulis at www.swoon.coach Email: chloe@swoon.coach Phone 949-482-2464 We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! annaaiden@gmx.com Hacking Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/ Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

    57 min
  8. Ep. 52: PART 1 — On-Air Healing: Our Raw, Live Coaching Session on Trust and Jealousy, with Chloe Prent

    JAN 6

    Ep. 52: PART 1 — On-Air Healing: Our Raw, Live Coaching Session on Trust and Jealousy, with Chloe Prent

    In this candid and emotionally charged episode, we welcome back relationship coach Chloe Prentoulis for an on-air coaching session after a challenging event in our open relationship. Together, we navigate the aftermath of jealousy, trust breaches, and the struggle to balance what we know intellectually with what we feel emotionally. This one was tough, y’all. With Chloe’s guidance, we unpack our fears, communicate our needs, and work to rebuild trust using practical tools and “nonviolent communication” protocols. This conversation offers a rare, unfiltered look at the complexities of non-monogamy and the ongoing work it takes for us to stay connected and resilient. If you’re seeking honest insight into the realities of open relationships and the courage it takes to grow together, this episode is for you. Contact Relationship Coach Chloe Prentoulis at www.swoon.coach Email: chloe@swoon.coach Phone 949-482-2464 We want to hear from you and we ALWAYS write back! annaaiden@gmx.com Hacking Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/ Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

    36 min
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Welcome to "Hacking Love: Deepening Commitment Through Open Relationships," the podcast where we explore the transformative power of ethical non-monogamy within modern relationships. Hosted by Aiden and Anna, a committed couple who have navigated the challenges of divorce, heartbreak, ultimately creating a rare and deep connection. This podcast is designed to introduce listeners to new ways of thinking and loving, while challenging the conventional norms of love and commitment. Join us as we dive into our personal stories, share our experiences, and discuss the complexities of open relationships, from swinging to polyamory and everything in between. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the lifestyle or just beginning to consider new ways to deepen your relationships, Aiden and Anna offer insights, honesty, and a touch of humor to help you on your journey. Expect candid conversations about jealousy, desire, emotional growth, and radical honesty. Each episode provides a safe space for listeners to question, learn, and discover new possibilities for their own love lives. Tune in for an intimate and enlightening look at what it really means to "hack love" and build richer, more authentic connections. 📩 Email us: AnnaAiden@gmx.com Hacking Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1YFEEPwYeB/ Instagram @HackingLove_Podcast

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