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 The product I love who support this show: •  Honey Pot Lube and Massage Oil OPENLATE20   This is a Sabbatical Jess Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices