34. Ready for Motherhood with McLean McGown

McLean McGown, postpartum doula and host of Mother The Mother podcast, joins Jess for a conversation on how polyamory has deepened Jess's marriage, how she’s on the path to becoming a mother via surrogacy, and what Jess desires for her family dynamic.

In this episode of Open Late

• How polyamory has deepened Jess’s marriage
• Misconceptions about non-monogamy
• Why Jess is seeking a surrogate & the surrogacy process
• Challenging the nuclear family dynamic: the power of community in polyamory & motherhood
• Longterm partnerships: how to start a conversation on opening up your relationship

Follow McLean:

• Instagram: @motherthemother
• Website: www.motherthemother.com
• Podcast: Mother The Mother

Resources:

• Want/Will/Won’t List

Connect with Jessica:

• Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast
• Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com
• Youtube: Open Late Podcast
• What's my relationship style? Take the Open Late Quiz
• Join our free chat community, "Open Talks" on WhatsApp
• Open Late Dictionary
• Asking for a friend (AFAF) Question Form

• Take advantage of a 30% discount on Dr. Zhana's eligible courses with code "JESSICA", applied to the first payment only for offers with multiple payments or subscriptions.

• Open Smarter Course

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