Ep.84: Opening Up Your Marriage: The Truth About Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) with Wayne Scott

Download my FREE 'Dick Magnet Subliminal Affirmations' at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://georgelizos.com/dickmagnet⁠⁠⁠

Can't Host Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/canthost/

In this episode, I sit down with therapist Wayne Scott to unpack what it really means to open up a relationship. We go beyond the surface-level idea of “spicing things up” and explore the deeper reasons couples consider consensual non-monogamy — from mismatched desire and evolving needs to breaking free from religious conditioning and reclaiming autonomy. We also talk about the reality that non-monogamy isn’t one fixed model but a spectrum of possibilities, and how couples can find a structure that actually feels safe and aligned for them.

We dive into the emotional and psychological side of opening a relationship, including jealousy, fear, and the gap between what the mind wants and what the nervous system can handle. Wayne shares practical tools for communication, navigating ambivalent consent, building trust over time, and setting boundaries that support both partners. We also explore how non-monogamy can surface deeper wounds — and why that can be part of the healing process. Whether you’re curious about opening your relationship or already navigating it, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate guide to doing it consciously.

Follow and connect at @georgecanthost on Instagram for more conversations about sex, shame, healing, and freedom.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Join the Energy Work Membership: https://georgelizos.com/energy-work-membership

Download the FREE Ultimate Energy Protection Toolkit audio training at https://www.subscribepage.com/energyprotectiontoolkit

Join the Can't Host Telegram group: https://t.me/+AWgYq94TARQ2ODJk

Get the Can't Host T-Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/canthost/

Ep.68: Bisexual in a Straight Marriage with Wayne Scott: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep-68-bisexual-in-a-straight-marriage-with-wayne-scott/id1653398819?i=1000704909509

Ep.22: Polyamory and Open Relationships with Jessica Fern: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-22-polyamory-and-open-relationships-with-jessica-fern/id1653398819?i=1000608984887

ABOUT WAYNE SCOTT

In addition to writing a memoir, "The Maps They Gave," about one couple's adventures in relationship therapy, Wayne Scott is a psychotherapist who works with people navigating consensual nonmonogamy in many diverse and creative relationships forms. He frequently teaches other professionals how to work with these creative challenges.

Website: https://waynescottlcsw.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waynejosephscott/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wayne.scott.359

Wayne's memoir: "The Maps They Gave Us": https://a.co/d/0840vOdz

CONNECT WITH ME

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/georgelizos/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://georgelizos.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamgeorgelizos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.yourspiritualtoolkit.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MY BOOKS

Be The Guru: ⁠⁠⁠https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TtCj

Lightworkers Gotta Work: ⁠⁠⁠https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmKf

Protect Your Light: ⁠⁠⁠https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmJd

Secrets of Greek Mysticism: ⁠⁠⁠https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uPvr

Ancient Manifestation Secrets: https://2ly.link/1zCVg

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.