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The Dr. Phil Podcast[Encore] Is Monogamy DeadA mom who lives with her husband, their two kids and her boyfriend all under the same roof defends their polyamorous way of life. Is monogamy outdated and could polyamory be the future of the American family? Dr. Phil meets a throuple: husband and wife Jennifer and Daniel who live with Jennifer’s boyfriend, Ty. The three of them are raising Daniel and Jennifer’s two children and they each have partners outside of their throuple. Why are more people turning towards ethical non-monogamy? Polyamory expert Dr. Eli Sheff says polyamory means more resources to help raise the kids and more free...2025-05-2442 min
The Dr. Phil PodcastIs Monogamy Dead?A mom who lives with her husband, their two kids and her boyfriend all under the same roof defends their polyamorous way of life. Is monogamy outdated and could polyamory be the future of the American family? Dr. Phil meets a throuple: husband and wife Jennifer and Daniel who live with Jennifer’s boyfriend, Ty. The three of them are raising Daniel and Jennifer’s two children and they each have partners outside of their throuple. Why are more people turning towards ethical non-monogamy? Polyamory expert Dr. Eli Sheff says polyamory means more resources to help raise the kids and...2025-03-1544 min
Dominance DialoguesChoking on Legal Loopholes: When Kink Goes to Court with Dr Eli SheffWhat happens when BDSM meets the courtroom?Join us Wednesday, March 26th at 9pm EST for a discussion with Dr Eli Sheff.Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is a researcher, expert witness, coach, speaker, and educational consultant. With a PhD in Sociology and certification as a Sexuality Educator from AASECT, Dr. Eli specializes in gender and sexual minority families, consensual non-monogamy, and kink/BDSM. Sheff is the foremost academic expert on polyamorous families with children, and her 25+ year Polyamorous Family Study is the only longitudinal study of poly families with children to date. Currently lecturing at the...2025-03-0700 min
Disability RapNo One Is an Island: Disability and PolyamoryIt’s February, and Valentine’s Day is around the corner. We have a tradition here on Disability Rap of doing a show focused on love and relationships at this time of year. We’re continuing that tradition on this show with a roundtable of guests to talk about disability and polyamory.Why do a show about polyamory on Disability Rap? Well, there is actually more overlap than you might think, unless of course you are disabled and polyamorous! Last month, we did a show on neurodivergence, and there’s actually quite a bit of overlap between the neur...2025-02-1245 min
Sex and Psychology PodcastSex on Trial: Tales of an Expert WitnessSex educators and researchers are often called upon to serve as expert witnesses in legal proceedings. This is particularly true in cases that center around kink or BDSM, consensual non-monogamy, and sexual or gender minorities. The job of the experts is to help judges and juries better understand the sexual issues at hand. In today’s show, I’m going to interview a colleague who has extensive experience serving as an expert witness. We’re going to talk about the some of the cases she’s been a part of, what the experience is like, and more.
My guest...2024-09-0649 min
Relationship Diversity PodcastEp. 109: The Mono/Poly Relationship: Challenges and Solutions with Dr. Elisabeth SheffSend us a textEpisode 109:The Mono/Poly Relationship: Challenges and Solutions with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff In this episode I speak with my friend, renowned researcher and coach Dr. Elisabeth Sheff returns to discuss the mono-poly relationship dynamic. We explore the challenges, misconceptions, and potential strategies for making such relationships work, emphasizing the importance of meeting partners' needs, effective communication, and mutual understanding. Dr. Sheff shares insights from her research and personal experiences, offering guidance for those navigating relationships where one partner desires monogamy and the other seeks polyamory. 2024-07-2558 min
Loving Without BoundariesEPISODE 248: Podcast Discussion with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, Dr. Heath Schechinger, and Dr. Joli HamiltonEPISODE 248: Podcast Discussion with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, Dr. Heath Schechinger, and Dr. Joli Hamilton.Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is a researcher, expert witness, coach, speaker, and educational consultant. She is the developer of The Bonding Project, a free quiz to help people understand if they want to bond one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many, or solo. With a PhD in Sociology (University of Colorado, Boulder, 2005) and certification as a Sexuality Educator from the AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, 2012), Dr. Sheff specializes in gender and sexual minority families, consensual non-monogamy, and kink/BDSM. Dr. Heath Schechinger is a the...2024-07-0359 min
Evolving LoveEp. 40 - "Are The Kids Ok?" - Dr. Eli Sheff on Polyamorous Families & ParentingDr. Eli Sheff is one of a handful of global academic experts on polyamory, and the foremost academic expert on children in polyamorous families. Specializing in diversity and underserved populations, Sheff is an expert witness, relationship consultant, public speaker, and author.Her first book, The Polyamorists Next Door: Inside Multiple-Partner Relationships and Families was released in 2014 and details Sheff’s findings from the first 15 years of the Polyamorous Families Study. Stories from the Polycule: Real Life in Polyamorous Families (2015), Sheff’s second book, is an edited collection of stories from people in polyamorous families. Sheff’s third book, When Som...2024-05-2453 min
The Robin Smith Show#143 Dr. Elisabeth SheffDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is a researcher, expert witness, coach, speaker, and educational consultant. With a PhD in Sociology and certification as a Sexuality Educator from AASECT, Dr. Eli specializes in gender and sexual minority families, consensual non-monogamy, and kink/BDSM. Sheff is the foremost academic expert on polyamorous families with children, and her 25+ year Polyamorous Family Study is the only longitudinal study of poly families with children to date. Dr. Eli has served as faculty at seven universities and currently chairs the CNM Legal Issues Team for the American Psychological Association, Division 44 Committee on CNM. Sheff has published four...2024-03-181h 54
Relationship Diversity PodcastAll About Play Parties with Chez JenningsSend us a textEpisode 87All About Play Parties with Chez JenningsEver wonder about play parties?Join my awesome guest, Chez Jennings, co-founder of Friends With Benefits and Gaze, as she gives you a 101 course all about play parties - what they are, all the different kinds of parties, how to find one, how to prepare for your first one, as well as how to create an after-care plan.We talk about how people in diverse relationship structures can get the most out of the experience. So...2024-02-1550 min
Modern Anarchy126. Navigating the Risks of Kink and Edge Play with Dr. Elisbeth SheffOn today's episode, we have sociologist Dr. Elisabeth Sheff (She/Her) join us for a harm-reduction and pleasure-enhancement conversation for navigating the risks of kink. Together we talk about the needed for explicit and evolving consent conversations, learning through community best practices, and when kinky sex goes wrong.
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And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors ...2023-09-201h 27
The Freshly Baked PodcastEpisode 077 | "Councilman's Crack Pipe"The boys kick off this week's Family Dinner with a somber discussion about the 140 count RICO indictment which included rising New York rappers Sleepy Hallow and Sheff G. Carter and Evan breakdown what a RICO investigation actually entails, and Ryan and Eli (in his return to the pod) discuss New York Hip Hop's history of large criminal investigations. They speak on the future of New York's drill scene, as well as the paralells to Young Thug's RICO case in Atlanta. On a brighter note, the fellas review the tracklist for Lil Durk's up-coming project titled "Almost Healed", and predict...2023-05-231h 19
Relationship Diversity PodcastEp. 042: The Evolution of Diverse Relationships and the Bonding Project with Dr. Elisabeth SheffSend us a textEpisode #042The Evolution of Diverse Relationships and the Bonding Project with Dr. Elisabeth SheffToday’s episode is part of our Conversations series. I am just one voice in this relationship diversity movement. And it’s important to bring more unique perspectives into the conversation. Today I’ll be talking with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff about the evolution of Relationship Diversity from her over 25-year career and her work with the Bonding Project. About Dr. Eli:Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is a researcher, expert witness, coa...2023-04-0655 min
Ask Ezra Intimacy Coaching PodcastWhat’s killing traditional marriage -Dr. Eli SheffJoin Ezra as he speaks with Professor and researcher Dr. Eli Sheff about topics including: polyamory family study, 70s research into non-monogamy, internet lead to an evolution in poly, kids of polyamorous families were born on third base with special advantages, this includes parents romantic freedom, expansion of childhood and lifespan leads to different partnering dynamics, old folks being sexual much more than in previous history, the impracticality of monogamy in the modern age, Darwin is getting no pussy, sex workers give good data, how children feel about their polyamorous families, “high communication families”, what is the bonding project and...2023-03-081h 04
Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights PodcastDr. Elisabeth Sheff: Attachment Styles, Relationships, and Bonding Preferences | Reloscope #4Are you unhappy because you're in a bad relationship, or are you unhappy because you're in a monogamous one? Monogamy tends to be the default in our society, but it's not the only option, nor is it the best for everyone. Identifying our bonding style helps not only to understand your own needs, but how you fit into a relationship, in choosing the right partner, and in realising that you are worthy of love.
On this episode of Reloscope: The Relationships Science Insights Podcast, host Aditi Kutty is joined by Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is a...2022-11-041h 15
The Erotic PhilosopherHow We Bond, Relationship Satisfaction & Raising Children In Polyamorous HouseholdsWelcome back to Season 4 of The Erotic Philosopher. In this episode we talk with Dr Eli Sheff, one of the world's foremost relationships researchers. Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is a researcher, expert witness, coach and educator. With a PhD in Sociology and certification as a Sexuality Educator from AASECT, Dr. Eli specializes in gender and sexual minority families, consensual non-monogamy, and kink/BDSM. Sheff is the foremost academic expert on polyamorous families with children, and her 25+ year Polyamorous Family Study is the only longitudinal study of poly families with children to date. Dr. Eli has served as faculty at seve...2022-11-021h 07
Evolve Your Intimacy w/ Dr. StephaniePolyamory, Family, and Kids- Dr. Eli SheffSend us a textEVOLVEYOURINTIMACY.COMSex Therapy |Travel | Retreats| Courses| Podcasts | Articles | Blogs, & VlogsCertified Sex Therapist Stephanie Sigler, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Fox, a Board Certified Intimacy, Relationship, and Sex Educator talk with Polyamory expert and professional witness Dr. Eli Sheff about Polyamory and how it affects your family and children; both the good and bad. We will try to have new and exciting guests on weekly We hope to put together an informative and interactive podcast, not like the restAs sex coaches, we ho...2022-10-081h 02
Sexy SipsS4 Ep2 pt.2: Polyamory Explained with Dr. Eli SheffIn part one, Polyamorist expert Dr. Eli Sheff discussed what polyamory and nonmonogamy are on a foundational level. In the second part of this episode, Sex Health Rep Gio host Dr. Eli Sheff to go deeper into polyamory.
Some of the questions that are explored in this episode are: Can anyone mold themselves into a polyamorous relationship? If an individual is in a long-term relationship, how can they negotiate the terms of their monogamy? Is there a way to determine how well we bond with others?
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Sexy SipsS4 Ep2 pt.1: Polyamory Explained with Dr. Eli SheffWhat is polyamory? What distinguishes polyamory from other practices of nonmonogamy? How does one go about navigating relationships shifting from monogamy to polyamory? Sex Health Rep Gio, host's leading polyamorist expert Dr. Eli Sheff to delve into these questions to establish a foundation of polyamory and practices of nonmonogamy and how individuals can explore this in their own life. Tune in next week for part two of this conversation.
This episode of Dirty Chai Chats was produced and edited by Sex Health Rep Gio Torres-Lorenzotti
Learn more about Dr. Eli Sheff and her work linked...2022-09-2524 min
Evolve Your Intimacy w/ Dr. StephanieKinky Sex gone wrong (Celebrity Guest: Dr. Eli Sheff)Send us a textEVOLVEYOURINTIMACY.COMSex Therapy |Travel | Retreats| Courses| Podcasts | Articles | Blogs, & VlogsCertified Sex Therapist Stephanie Sigler, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Fox, a Board Certified Intimacy, Relationship, and Sex Educator talk with Celebrity Dr. Eli Sheff one of the leaders in BDSM & Polyamory about when kinky sex goes wrong. We will try to have new and exciting guests on weekly We hope to put together an informative and interactive podcast, not like the restAs sex coaches, we hope to entertain, tantalize, stimulate, and pa...2022-09-061h 06
2HotWives - A Girl's Guide to Unconventional SexSwolly (aka: Swinging With "the Feels")If you and your partner enjoy recreational sex and emotional intimacy, you might be Swolly! Swolly is a form of consensual non-monogamy where a couple is open to both polysexual and polyamorous relationships. Are you Swolly? Tune in to find out. But first, mix up a Tennessee Peach, this episode's sweet and sophisticated cocktail while Ams fan girls over Bridgerton and shares her hot tale of a total mindfuck with a smart and sexy new partner. Next, the Wives explore the difference between swinging and polyamory, including this middle ground of Swolly. Swolly is a...2022-05-041h 23
Preconceived135. Polyamory (Part 1)Monogamy is such an indoctrinated part of society that it can often seem as if monogamy is the only option for a relationship. But with the heightened liberalization of society, there has been increasing adoption of other romantic relationships that do not conform to monogamy. And with this, our traditional views of love, co-habitation and inter-dependence are being challenged. Dr. Eli Sheff, a sociologist and world-renowned researcher in the area of polyamory, joins Preconceived.Dr. Eli (Elisabeth) SheffWebsite - https://elisabethsheff.comBook - https://www.amazon.ca/Polyamorists-Next-Door-Multiple-Partner-Relationships/dp/144225310X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2021-12-0754 min
Our Better Half132: Polyamory and the Bonding ProjectDr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is a researcher, expert witness, coach, speaker, and educational consultant specializing in gender and sexual minority families, consensual non-monogamy, and kink/BDSM. Sheff is the foremost academic expert on polyamorous families with children, and her 20+ year Polyamorous Family Study is the only longitudinal study of poly families with children to date. Dr. Sheff co-chairs the Consensual Non Monogamies Legal Issues Team for the American Psychological Association, Division 44. Dr. Eli is also editing a series of books on diverse sexualities, genders, and relationships with Dr. Richard Sprott and the publishers Rowman & Littlefield. If you’re inte...2021-11-0722 min