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By: Calvin Pierce Jr

"Don't Yuck, My Yum"An elevated safe space for sharing and having a conversation about our truths.Life is what you make it, so don't yuck my yum!Elevated Conversations, always honest and authentic.4:20

Friday Night Live - The Philosophy Of Ethical Non-Monogamy - Episode 12.79
#12
Today at 2:37 AM

This show is still being dedicated to all the men and women that are beingĀ  sent to El Salvador without due process. All the innocent people, human being that are being indefinitely detained for profit. This is not how American works! Always lead with compassion for those that are in need.Ā  Hoping for their safe return to our shores.Ā 

The Check-in

-Still looking for my next opportunity. I had two interviews, we’ll see what happens.

-I had an issue this week, had to deal with some real temptation this week. Doing this podcast is pr...


Wednesday Night Recap - Break Trauma Bonds- Find Your True Self - Episode 11.76
#11
Last Thursday at 2:55 AM

Wednesday Night Recap - Break Trauma Bonds: Find Your True Self - Episode 11.76
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This Show is now Dedicated to us, The Average, Everyday American just trying to build a peaceful, productive, and safe life in this country. The Federal Government is being weaponized against us, by our fellow Americans that have given up on democracy and freedom. It's plain to see that at this point that you're either for freedom, or against it, and that's fascism. The same thing that caused WW2.


The Check-In


- Still looking f...


Friday Night Live - BDSM - Be Intentional! - Episode 11.72
#11
06/08/2025

Friday Night Live - BDSM - Be Intentional! - Episode 11.72 Ā Ā 

This show is still being dedicated to all the men and women that are being Ā sent to El Salvador without due process. All the innocent people, human being that are being indefinitely detained for profit. This is not how American works! Always lead with compassion for those that are in need. Ā Hoping for their safe return to our shores.
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The Check-In

-Had a partially successful day on Thursday. Ā Learning how to get around PG.
Getting some calls again and I have some interviews schedu...


Wednesday Night Recap - I need to get political, just this once! - Episode 10.68
#10
06/05/2025

This show is still being dedicated to all the men and women that are beingĀ  sent to El Salvador without due process. All the innocent people, human being that are being indefinitely detained for profit. This is not how American works! Always lead with compassion for those that are in need.Ā  Hoping for their safe return to our shores
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The Check-In

-Still looking for my next opportunity



-Ā  This is the last time I'm say anything about Helese. We did talk, I was vulnerable and open. I thought we got to the sam...


Friday Night Live - Using commitment to Protect Your Peace - Episode 10.65
#10
06/01/2025

Friday Night Live - Using commitment to Protect Your Peace - Episode 10.65Ā Ā 

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.

The Check-In

I’m struggling a little bit, getting a little anxious looking for my next opportunity, it’s been longer than I expected. But there’s nothing to do but to keep on going.Ā 

At the moment, I’m fine, and I just have to keep it moving.

So there is an issue with...


Wednesday Night Recap - Will Open Relationships Ever Be Normalized? - Episode 9.62
#9
05/29/2025

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.

The Check-In

-The "21/90 Rule" suggests that committing to a new habit for 21 days will help it become ingrained, and then continuing that habit for 90 more days will make it a permanent lifestyle change. By consistently engaging in a behavior for this duration, it's believed that the activity becomes automatic and integrated into your daily routine

- I’m honestly having a hard time right now. The economy has definitely sl...


Friday Night Live - Are you living Authentically? Featuring Helese - Episode 9.58
#9
05/24/2025

Disclaimer - Audio Problems on my end, there is an Echo.Ā 

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.

Ā 
The Check-In


Ā -My daughter's in town, nothing really new to report. I'm still job hunting, seems like things have changed. Everything is a little slower now.


- I'm still keeping busy with this podcast and getting ready for my next role.Ā 


Fo...


Wednesday Night Recap - Open Relationships - All the Fun without the Complications? - Episode 8.55
#8
05/22/2025

Open Relationships - All the Fun without the Complications? - Episode 8.55Ā 

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.Ā 

The Check-In

-My daughter's in town, nothing really new to report. I'm still job hunting, seems like things have changed. Everything is a little slower now.
- I'm still keeping busy with this podcast and getting ready for my next role.Ā 

Food For Thought

SHI HENG YI - REGRET
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Friday Night Live - WTF is Relational Anarchy? - Episode 8.53
#8
05/19/2025

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.Ā 

The Check-In

Ā -We Had Plumbing issues, then my father got sick. The Family needed me. I recorded the show on Saturday but I didn't get any audio.
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-Went Bowling with the family
-Father got checked into the hospital
-Drafted into being my mother's Driver
- Had a good weekend with the family
- Being on point is a blessing

Join Shi Heng YiĀ Food...


Wednesday Night Recap - Pros and Cons Of the Swinging Lifestyle - Episode 7.48
#7
05/15/2025

Wednesday Night Recap - Pros and Cons Of the Swinging Lifestyle - Episode 7.48Ā 

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.Ā 

The Check-In
Ā -My job offer got pulled yesterday, due to a hiring freeze. The government agency that I was headed to, changed the contract and just like that, I wasted a month. I’m trusting the Universe knows where I should be, and I’ve already started scheduling interviews again.Ā Ā 

Shi Heng Yi on How To Stay C...


Swinging is a Vibe, If that’s your jam! - Episode 7.43
#7
05/10/2025

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.

The Check-In

-I'm in limbo with the Government right now, but I'm good otherwise

-Still in limbo, trying to be patient, but I may have to dive back in to actively searching again.

-I actually got tested this week and I didn’t fail. Doing the work pays off.


Food for Thought: Shi Heng Yi on Living in the Present Moment šŸ™ŒšŸ§ 
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Wednesday Night Recap - Pros and Cons of Ethical Non-Monogamy - Episode 6.41
#6
05/08/2025

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.

The Check-In

-I'm in limbo with the Government right now, but I'm good otherwise

Cons Of Ethical Non-Monogamy
-Emotional Challenges
-Logistical and Practical Challenges
-Social and External Challenges
-Communication and Relational Challenges

Pros Of Ethical Monogamy
-Increased Fulfillment and Happiness
-Enhanced Communication and Intimacy
-Stronger Relationships and Community
-Personal Freedom and Autonomy


LadyWake: Trauma, Sex & Intimacy <...


Ethical Non-Monogamy 101 - Episode 6.36
#6
05/03/2025

The Check In

-I’ve spent most of my life in the DMV and I’ve tried to avoid working for the Fedreal government my entire life, and what I’m experiencing is probably the reason why. Everything just takes a very long time. That’s all I’m going to say about it. I’m just basically on hold.

-I hope that I’ve brought everyone up to speed on how my addiction has always been a part of my life, and how I'm now working to leave it in the past.

-My daughter is co...


The Wednesday Night Recap - Episode 5.34
#5
05/01/2025

The Check-in

-I think that the last two episodes have been kind of heavy. I've been processing my first thirty days and dealing with some relationships the right way. More to come! Things are going well

-I’ve finally completed all the checks and paperwork for my new position. Should have my starting date soon I’m still practicing patience. The universe will do what the universe will do.

-So I’m going to wrap up what we’ve been talking about up until now. My addiction. I believe that I’ve been laying down a fir...


Active Addiction - Episode 5.29
#5
04/26/2025

Active Addiction - Episode 5.29

The Check-in

-I’m being patient with the onboarding process of my job, they told me this process would be about three weeks and they did not lie. My faith is in the Universe because it always works out one way or another, and I release the outcome to the universe.

-I’m trying to tighten up my podcast, I feel like I’m going in the right direction, but it feels different, but a good different

-The one thing I’m looking forward to this summer is the Nati...


The Wednesday Night Recap - Episode 4.27
#4
04/24/2025

The Wednesday Night Recap - Episode 4.27

Dedicated to Kilmar Ɓbrego Garcƭa and his family, a fellow Marylander, Praying for his safe return.

The Check In

-Life is good! Starting my job soon. All the background checks are done!
-Check-ins are important for me whether I'm in recovery or not!
-I'm going to be outside this summer and due to my work schedule my Pod schedule will probably change. Think Saturday Night Live

The Recap
-Checked out an Instagram video from blackhomeeducaters of Spirituality
-Friday's conversation will be ab...


Sprituality - Episode 4.22
#4
04/19/2025

-Religion versus Spirituality
-Religion is about control
-Spirituality is about Growth, Connection and Peace
-Shared my deconversion story
-Religions and Rules
-I personally identify as a spiritual agnostic

Spreaker
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/transparent-conversations--2755510

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/6zPRncAdAd9hzsy6PE1dKM

Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@cpiercejr/videos

A DMV Podcast Creator's Collective Podcast

#dvmpods #transparentconvos #transparentconversations #addiction #recovery #ethicalnonmonogamy #polyamory #420


Wednesday Night Recap - Episode 3.20
#3
04/17/2025

The Wednesday Night Re-Recap Live -Episode 3.20

-Dedicated to Kilmar Ɓbrego Garcƭa and his family, a fellow Marylander Praying for his safe return

Check In

-Accepted a job offer
-Played a video of an actual polyamorous woman, if it ain't this, it's not real
-Closed the subject on old relationship. It was my fault
-Pray for the country, it doesn't look for any of us
-Polyamorous Spaces aren't always safe
-Played a great clip of a video of How to really get to know someone. Let them live their tr...


Plant Medicines and Recovery - Episode 3.16
#3
04/12/2025

Check In

-I'm afraid for this country. What are we leaving for our children
-My first girlfriend reached out to me, to remind me that I was piece of shit
-Birthday is Next Week! I here come, 59!

Current Events

-Is Ne-Yo really Polyamorous? Let's discuss! "NO"

Tonight's Conversation

-Plant Medicines can be helpful in in your recover
-Most recovery programs are all about abstinence
-If you need those programs in your life, GO NOW!
-Ultimately it's up to you to live your truth
-More...


The Wednesday Night Re-Recap Live -Episode 2.15
#2
04/11/2025

-What is your Truth - Let's talk about it

-Clip from the Grits and Eggs Podcast "Fear of Instability" Ep. 59 "Bet On Yourself"

Spreaker
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/transparent-conversations--2755510

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/6zPRncAdAd9hzsy6PE1dKM

Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@cpiercejr/videos

A DMV Podcast Creator's Collective Podcast

#dvmpods #transparentconvos #transparentconversations #addiction #recovery #ethicalnonmonogamy #polyamory #420


Boundaries - Protecting your peace - Episode 2.8
#2
04/05/2025

Boundaries - Protecting Your Peace - Episode 2.8

******Strange audio issue during the first ten minutes of the POD*****

Check In
-Life is Good
-Interviewing Like Crazy
-Still heading towards recovery!

Current Events
-We are living to a coup
-Watch out for each other
-Do Not Riot, But do Protest

The Conversation
-Boundaries lets people know how you want to be treated
-You have to take the time needed to know yourself to know your boundaries
-One of my major personal boundaries, please always...


Boundaries - Protecting Your Pease - Episode 2.8
#2
04/05/2025

Boundaries - Protecting Your Peace - Episode 2.8

Check In
-Life is Good
-Interviewing Like Crazy
-Still heading towards reovery!

Current Events
-We are living to a coup
-Watch out for each other
-Do Not Riot, But Protest

The Conversation
-Boundaries lets people know how you want to be treated
-You have to take the time needed to know yourself to know your boundaries
-One of my major personal boundaries, please always text me before calling me, not doing it will always get your...


The Wednesday Night Recap - Live
#1
04/03/2025

Just a Wednesday Night Recap Show Live!


The Conversation Begins - Episode 1.1
#1
03/31/2025

-How did I end up back in this chair
- My Poem - Addiction
- Recovery
- intention Matters
- Check out Redveil, he's from PG County