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EMPOWERED POLYEp 41: Kathy Labriola & "Polyamorous Elders"Join us, Leanne & Greg Million, Certified Relationship Coaches as we chat with the one and only Kathy Labriola - author of "Love and Abundance: A Counselor's Advice on Open Relationships" (NEW EDITION AVAIL), "The Jealousy Workbook", and "The Polyamory Break Up Book". We spoke to her about her latest work "Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships" and had a frank exploration about how aging impacts our polyamorous relationships, what poly elders bring to the table and considerations that poly elders (and their partners) may have that are unique. You can reach Kathy at anarchofeminist@yahoo...2025-03-031h 02
The Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganBeing cheated on and the green-eyed monster, jealousyWhy do we shy away from messy emotions? Meg and Ruby get into the nitty gritty of jealousy - an emotion that’s often labelled as “ugly” or “shameful”. Meg and Ruby talk about their experiences of being cheated on and how that can impact feeling jealous in relationships. “Mystic Meg” even had a dream about being cheated on which turned out to be true! Ruby opens up about jealousy in non-monogamous relationships and together they chat about ways of communicating jealousy to other people in a constructive way. Healthy stuff! Do you experience jealousy in relationships...2025-01-1633 min
The Ins and Outs with Ruby and MeganBeing cheated on and the green-eyed monster, jealousyWhy do we shy away from messy emotions? Meg and Ruby get into the nitty gritty of jealousy - an emotion that’s often labelled as “ugly” or “shameful”. Meg and Ruby talk about their experiences of being cheated on and how that can impact feeling jealous in relationships. “Mystic Meg” even had a dream about being cheated on which turned out to be true! Ruby opens up about jealousy in non-monogamous relationships and together they chat about ways of communicating jealousy to other people in a constructive way. Healthy stuff! Do you experience jealousy in relationships...2025-01-1633 min
Playing With Fire186 Polyamory in the Second Half of Adulthood with Kathy LabriolaFor too long, conversations about polyamory have centered on younger people. But what happens to open relationships as we get older? Kathy Labriola, author of many groundbreaking titles including The Jealousy Workbook, joins us to explain why age doesn’t have to mean the end of polyamory. In fact, non-monogamy can actually become more valuable as we age.It is so important for our community to have access to non-monogamous representation and stories. As someone who has been a polyamorist for 50 years, Kathy is a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and stories.In this episode, we ta...2025-01-1152 min
Loving Without BoundariesEPISODE 259: Interview with Kathy LabriolaEPISODE 259: Interview with Kathy Labriola. Kathy Labriola is a nurse, counselor, and hypnotherapist in Berkeley, California. She has provided affordable mental health services to alternative communities for over 30 years. Kathy is author of four books on consensual nonmonogamy: “Love in Abundance: A Counselor's Advice on Open Relationships”, “The Jealousy Workbook”, “The Polyamory Break-up Book: Causes and Survival”, and “Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships”. She has been a card-carrying bisexual and polyamorist for over 50 years. She is extra crunchy, rides a bike, lives in a housing cooperative, grows organic vegetables and raises chickens. If you get value out of the Loving...2025-01-1054 min
Better Sex257: Non-monogamy and sex addiction with Ari LewisIn this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, host Jessa Zimmerman welcomes Ari Lewis to discuss the often conflated topics of consensual non-monogamy and compulsive sexual behavior. They delve into the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding consensual non-monogamy, such as its conflation with sexual addiction and the perceived elevated risk of STIs. Ari explains the important distinctions between consensual non-monogamy and compulsive sexual behavior, highlighting key factors like informed consent, honoring values, mutual respect, and mutual benefit. The conversation also touches on coercive non-monogamy and the role of shame in driving compulsive sexual behavior, concluding with a proposed model for...2025-01-0635 min
Nope! We're Not MonogamousPolyamory Explored: Jealousy, Communication and Coming Out Strategies With Kathy LabriolaSend us a textAre you grappling with jealousy in your non-monogamous relationships? Curious about the differences between solo polyamory and relationship anarchy? In this eye-opening episode, I'm joined by the legendary Kathy Labriola, a counselor, nurse, and author with decades of experience guiding polyamorous and non-monogamous folks.Mastering JealousyUnderstanding why jealousy arises and how it differs from envy or covetingPractical strategies for addressing the root causes of jealousySolo Polyamory vs. Relationship AnarchyExploring the nuances between these relationship stylesHow different approaches impact emotional dynamics2024-12-2653 min
Evolving LoveWe Are Not CoachesIn today’s episode we discuss why we are not interested in becoming coach, the importance of good therapists and coaches, and we test Gemini AI to see if it could replace the role of a traditional coach.During the episode we refer to three wonderful coaches and therapists:Kathy LabriolaDr Joli HamiltonDr. Marie ThouinLina Dune a.k.a AskASubEvolving Love Links:Website | Instagram | Substack This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other su...2024-12-211h 00
Girls Gone Deep091: Jealousy in Non-Monogamy: Diving Deeper, Understanding It, How to Manage It and Co-Creating With Your Partner with Kathy LabriolaIn this episode, Elle and Vee chat with author Kathy Labriola, who has written 4 books on polyamory, including a life-changer for Vee: The Jealousy Workbook. What inspired The Jealousy Workbook? (3:18)Jealousy in ethical non-monogamy vs. monogamy. (7:05)Core beliefs and how they affect us in relationships. (8:32)"Signifiers" which instill confidence in partners. (11:37)Where does jealousy stem from? (14:07)Jealousy vs envy: defining and differentiating them. (17:17)Unpacking the emotions integral to jealousy. (21:33)Practical strategies to manage jealousy in the moment. (30:24)Figuring out t...2024-10-031h 18
Evolving LovePolyamorous for 50 Years: Kathy LabriolaKathy Labriola is an author, nurse, counsellor, and hypnotherapist. Kathy is author of four books on consensual nonmonogamy: The Jealousy Workbook, Love in Abundance: A Counselor's Advice on Open Relationships, The Polyamory Break-up Book, and Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships. She has also provided affordable mental health services to alternative communities for the past 30 years. Kathy has been polyamorous for over 50 years and lives with her two husbands in Berkeley, California.In today’s episode we discuss the importance of intergenerational conversation, whether she still struggles with particular emotions after 5 decades of polyamory, stigma again...2024-08-161h 06
Nope! We're Not MonogamousPolyamorous Elders: Planning for Your FutureSend us a textIntrigued by polyamory but unsure how it translates to long-term relationships? Especially as we age?Today, we're venturing into the world of thriving polyamory in your golden years. Joining us is the amazing Kathy Labriola, a therapist, nurse, and author who's been living the poly life for 50 years! Kathy is author of four books on consensual nonmonogamy: Love in Abundance: A Counselor's Advice on Open Relationships, One of my fav's , The Jealousy Workbook, The Polyamory Break-up Book: Causes, Survival.Kathy's new book, "Polyamorous Elders," tackles the unique joys and...2024-07-1148 min
Age BlindEp. 32 - Polyamory & "Alternative" LifestylesA counselor, nurse, and author in Berkeley, California, Kathy Labriola has provided affordable mental health services to alternative communities for 30 years. She has written four books on consensual nonmonogamy, including one called "Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships. She describes herself as a "card-carrying bisexual and polyamorist" for 50 years. Extra-crunchy, she lives in a housing co-op, grows organic vegetables, and raises chickens.2024-06-0431 min
Our Better Half187: Polyamorous EldersOur guest this time is Kathy Labriola, a nurse, counselor, and hypnotherapist in Berkeley, California. She has provided affordable mental health services to alternative communities for the past 30 years. Kathy is the author of four books on consensual non-monogamy including her latest, Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships. She is extra crunchy, rides a bike, lives in a housing cooperative, grows organic vegetables, raises chickens, and has been a card-carrying bisexual and polyamorist for 50 years. If you want to learn more about Kathy Labriola and her writing, check out her website at www.kathylabriola.com!2024-03-2426 min
pov: behind the couchhow to: live ethically non-monogamous; astrid über ethische nicht-monogamie in therapie und privatlebenda sind wir ja schon wieder!wir hoffen, dass ihr - wie wir - gut im neuen jahr gelandet seid und euch genauso auf diese folge freut wir wir!egal ob du therapeut*in, klient*in oder interessent*in bist - heute ist wieder für alle spannendes wissen dabei. wir wünschen euch viel spaß beim reinhören und verlinken euch wie immer alle besprochenen inhalte:Hier geht's zu Astrids Beziehungsworkshop Erwin J. Haeberle - Die Sexualität des MenschenThe 5 Love Languages - Gary Chapman - Achtung! Diese...2024-02-011h 20
Gone Rogue47. The ultimate jealousy workbook- Monogamy vs non-monogamy
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Jealousy triggers
- Visualisation drill
Jealousy Workbook by Kathy Labriola
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goneroguewithkateandgreg/message2024-01-1429 min
Nope! We're Not MonogamousShedding Labels and Overcoming Societal Expectations with Alex CoxSend us a textGet ready to embark on an enlightening journey with our guest, Alex Cox, as he gives a candid account of his polyamorous lifestyle. Since 2018, Alex has been navigating the intricacies of multiple partnerships, parenting, writing poetry, and battling PTSD while living a polyamorous life. In our heart-to-heart conversation, he highlights the significance of communication, especially while dating someone who isn't neurodivergent, and the vital role of labels in dictating our lives. As we chat with Alex, we delve deeper into his story, unpacking his personal transformation, overcoming societal expectations, and embracing...2023-08-101h 17
The Open NestersLife as Polyamorous EldersLife as Polyamorous Elders | An interview with author Kathy Labriola, Therapist. Kathy has great expertise working with older poly clients.2023-04-1347 min
The Open NestersLife as Polyamorous Elders
Life as a Polyamorous Elders
with Kathy Labriola
(Season 3 | Episode 113)
[TESSA] So what happens as we get older? What happens to the libido? What about poly people? Do people become more open? Do they just maintain their relationships with multiple partners? Do they become more conservative sexually?
We consider these questions with our guest this week, Kathy Labriola.
We discuss the practical value of multiple partners later in life, finding your community, and our different views today vs. a generation before about poly lifestyles. Kathy is a wealth o...2023-04-1347 min
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Awakened LoveRelationship Advice from a Jealousy Expert - with Kathy Labriola | Awakened Love S2 EP 23This week's guest is mental health professional Kathy Labriola. Kathy shares her insight on a very potent and timely topic for society as a whole – relationship agreements, polyamory, and jealousy. Kathy breaks down the difference between jealousy, envy and coveting to help us understand the subtle energetic difference and the behavioral manifestations of these three emotional states. She also helps us understand the range of different approaches to polyamory, and how our needs in relationship stem from our traumas. Kathy also encourages those of us who prefer monogamy to explore more openness and al...2023-03-2858 min
Help ExistingPlanning For Aging When You're Unconventional--Author & Counselor Kathy LabriolaContinuing on a similar theme as the baby decision episodes, I wanted to have a conversation about what aging while child-free (and/or unmarried, and/or nonmonogamous, and/or without a stable job) might look like. I'm joined again by the counselor and author Kathy Labriola, who you might recognize from last season's episode, Help Dealing With Jealousy in Relationships & Career, as well as from my book, Open. Not only does Kathy have an excellent new book out about aging while nonmonogamous, Polyamorous Elders, but she is herself a badass example of aging while unconventional. She is q...2023-03-071h 01
Leading Edge LoveLeading Edge Love - Kathy Labriola, Author of Polyamorous EldersThe Leading Edge Love podcast with host Sumati Sparks:
This week, her guest is Kathy Labriola, polyamory counselor and author of 4 books including the Jealousy Workbook and the newly released Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships (https://www.kathylabriola.com/).
Sumati Sparks (www.SumatiSparks.com) offers open relationship and polyamory coaching sessions via video conferencing or telephone.
SUMATI WORKS WITH:
Couples who are considering opening their relationship but are confused, nervous and a little scared about how to do it.People who are already practicing open relationship or polyamory but are having some struggles.Single or Divorced People who do no...2023-02-1058 min
Leading Edge LoveLeading Edge Love - Kathy Labriola, Author of Polyamorous EldersThe Leading Edge Love podcast with host Sumati Sparks: This week, her guest is Kathy Labriola, polyamory counselor and author of 4 books including the Jealousy Workbook and the newly released Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships (https://www.kathylabriola.com/). Sumati Sparks (www.SumatiSparks.com) offers open relationship and polyamory coaching sessions via video conferencing or telephone. SUMATI WORKS WITH: Couples who are considering opening their relationship but are confused, nervous and a little scared about how to do it.People who are already practicing open relationship or polyamory but are having some struggles.Single or Divorced People who do no...2023-02-1057 min
Leading Edge LoveLeading Edge Love - Kathy Labriola - Author of Polyamorous EldersThe Leading Edge Love podcast with host Sumati Sparks:
This week, her guest is Kathy Labriola, polyamory counselor and author of 4 books including the Jealousy Workbook and the newly released Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships (https://www.kathylabriola.com/).
Sumati Sparks (www.SumatiSparks.com) offers open relationship and polyamory coaching sessions via video conferencing or telephone.
SUMATI WORKS WITH:
Couples who are considering opening their relationship but are confused, nervous and a little scared about how to do it.People who are already practicing open relationship or polyamory but are having some struggles.Single or Divorced People who do no...2023-02-1001 min
Loving Without BoundariesEpisode 207: Kathy Labriola InterviewEPISODE 207: Interview with Kathy Labriola. Kathy Labriola is a nurse, counselor, and hypnotherapist in Berkeley, California. She has provided affordable mental health services to alternative communities for the past 30 years. She has been a card-carrying bisexual, polyamorist for 50 years. Kathy is author of "Love in Abundance: A Counselor's Advice on Open Relationships", "The Jealousy Workbook", "The Polyamory Break-up Book: Causes, Prevention, and Survival", and her new book, "Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships". She is extra crunchy, and lives in a housing cooperative, rides a bicycle, and raises chickens and organic vegetables. She can be found at http://www...2023-01-241h 01
Multiamory: Rethinking Modern RelationshipsAre Elders Better at Polyamory? with Kathy LabriolaKathy Labriola is back to discuss her most recent book with us, "Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships," some of the inspiration that drove her to write about aging in polyamory, cultural narratives that affect how we perceive polyamorous elders, and more. Kathy Labriola is a nurse, counselor and hypnotherapist in private practice in Berkeley, California. Her mission is providing affordable mental health services to alternative communities. She has been a card-carrying bisexual and polyamorist for fifty years. She is a political activist and community organizer. As you can guess, she is extra crunchy and lives in a...2022-12-061h 09
LionesseWhy I Decided to Become Non-Monogamous & How It's Helped Me Love Myself MoreThis week I’m sharing my experience moving from monogamy to ethical non-monogamy. I talk about why my husband and I decided to open our marriage, how the transition went and some of the challenges and benefits of being non-monogamous.—If the podcast is resonating with you, please share this episode with a friend who would find it inspiring, share it on social, and/or drop us a review over on Apple Podcasts. It goes so far in helping us spread our message to like-minded folks.Thank you and XO!❤️Olaiya...2022-11-1040 min
Making Polyamory WorkHow Do I Know if I'm Polyamorous?Libby is joined by Multiamory's Dedeker Winston to answer a listener who asks two questions: How do I know if I'm polyamorous? And, how should I go about dating if I'm not sure?
Dedeker Winston: https://www.dedekerwinston.com/
Multiamory: https://www.multiamory.com/
Kathy Labriola's Jealousy Workbook: https://bookshop.org/books/the-jealousy-workbook-exercises-and-insights-for-managing-open-relationships/9780937609637
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingpolywork/message2022-09-2046 minHelp ExistingHelp With Jealousy in Relationships & Career—Counselor & Author Kathy LabriolaThis week I'm talking with one of my very favorite people in the world: counselor and author Kathy Labriola. If you've read my book Open, you'll recognize her as my counselor/real-life fairy godmother. She's also an expert on jealousy in relationships, which she writes about in books like The Jealousy Workbook and Love In Abundance. I wanted to have a conversation with Kathy about jealousy and envy that was inclusive of non-monogamous, monogamous, and even professional relationships. How can we deal with jealousy in a way that's constructive, but also allows for the possibility that it...2022-08-0945 min
Poly Pages3 - Preventing Polyamorous Break-ups w/ Polyamorous While AsianIn Season Two, join host Krista Varela Posell as we read The Polyamory Breakup Book by Kathy Labriola. In this episode Krista is joined by guest host Michelle Hy from Polyamorous While Asian: polyamorous blogger, content creator and fresh from the Smith's Red Table. In this episode they discuss Part Two of the book and ways to prevent polyamorous break-ups.
You can support Poly Pages on Instagram and TikTok @polypages. You can find your Michelle on Instagram @polyamorouswhileasian. Our wonderful music is lovingly provided by the amazing Mint Green who can be found on bandcamp, facebook and...2022-07-2235 min
Poly Pages2 - Surviving Polyamorous Break-ups w/ Sydney Rae ChinIn Season Two, join host Krista Varela Posell as we read The Polyamory Breakup Book by Kathy Labriola. In this episode Krista is joined by guest host Sydney Rae Chin, survivor and non-monogamous sexual healing coach, to discuss Part Three of the book which goes over ways to survive polyamorous break-ups.
You can support Poly Pages on Instagram and TikTok @polypages. You can find your Sydney as sexy soup dumplings on Instagram and TikTok. Our wonderful music is lovingly provided by the amazing Mint Green who can be found on bandcamp, facebook and Instagram: @mi...2022-05-2033 min
Poly Pages1 - Why We Break Up w/ Ready for PolyamoryIn Season Two, join host Krista Varela Posell as we read The Polyamory Breakup Book by Kathy Labriola. In this episode Krista is joined by guest host Laura Boyle, author of Ready for Polyamory, to discuss Part One of the book which goes over the 7 most common causes of break-ups.
You can support Poly Pages on Instagram and TikTok @polypages. You can find your Laura Boyle on Instagram and TikTok @readyforpolyamory. Our wonderful music is lovingly provided by the amazing Mint Green who can be found on bandcamp, facebook and Instagram: @mintgreenmusic. The track we use is Curtains from their E...2022-05-1040 min
Polycurious19. Gaslighting & Manipulation in Non-Monogamy with Rachel KrantzIn this episode I speak with Rachel Krantz, former editor at Bustle and Author of the book Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation and Non-Monogamy. Her book is both a cautionary tale about gaslighting and manipulation and a story about the lessons and fun experiences that being open can bring.
We talk about the red flags that might indicate you are being manipulated and discuss why often times partners are not even aware that they are being abusive. We get into the topics of jealousy, swingers, and submissive dominant dynamics. Lastly, Rachel tells us why she...2022-04-061h 13
Do We Know Things?The Need for Nuance in Stories of NonmonogamyConsensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships are increasing in number, and there is more curiosity and awareness about these kinds of relationships than ever before. Rachel Krantz, author of Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-monogamy is my guest on this episode. We talk about her story of beginning her non-monogamous journey in a relationship that involved manipulation and emotional abuse. We also explore misconceptions about non-monogamy and the challenges and benefits of non-monogamous relationships.Non-monogamy! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let’s find out!Links mentioned in this episode:...2022-02-0741 min
Making Polyamory WorkThe Holiday MinefieldLibby reviews some of the biggest challenges that can show up around the holiday season when you're non-monogamous and how to navigate them without exploding an already stressful season.
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Kathy Labriola on Polyam Holidays: https://www.kathylabriola.com/articles/poly-holiday-tips
Elisabeth Sheff on not coming out during the holidays: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201612/poly-the-holidays
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The Relational Nonmonogamy Circle: https://libbysinback.com/rnmc
Find Libby on the web: https://libbysinback.com
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Leading Edge LoveLeading Edge Love - Kathy Labriola, Counselor, Nurse & HypnotherapistTuesdays, 9 pm Eastern, 6 pm Pacific: "Leading Edge Love," host Sumati Sparks:
This week, her guest is Kathy Labriola, Counselor, Nurse & Hypnotherapist (KathyLabriola.com).
Sumati Sparks, The Open Relationship Coach, (www.SumatiSparks.com) offers coaching sessions via video conferencing or telephone.
SUMATI WORKS WITH:
Couples who are considering opening their relationship but are confused, nervous and a little scared about how to do it.People who are already practicing open relationship or polyamory but are having some struggles.Single or Divorced People who do not wish to have another traditional relationship.Singles & Couples who don’t know where to find other non...2021-10-0600 min
Leading Edge LoveLeading Edge Love - Kathy Labriola, Counselor, Nurse & HypnotherapistTuesdays, 9 pm Eastern, 6 pm Pacific: "Leading Edge Love," host Sumati Sparks: This week, her guest is Kathy Labriola, Counselor, Nurse & Hypnotherapist (KathyLabriola.com). Sumati Sparks, The Open Relationship Coach, (www.SumatiSparks.com) offers coaching sessions via video conferencing or telephone. SUMATI WORKS WITH: Couples who are considering opening their relationship but are confused, nervous and a little scared about how to do it.People who are already practicing open relationship or polyamory but are having some struggles.Single or Divorced People who do not wish to have another traditional relationship.Singles & Couples who don’t know where to find other non...2021-10-0659 min
Wild & Sublime"My partner is a flirt!" & ENM dilemmaSend us a text"My partner is a flirt. He says this is who he is..." Panelists answer a frustrated listener’s question on different social styles within a couple. Plus, the sticky wicket of starting a nonmonogamy convo in an established relationship.In this episode:Tazima Parris - Sex & intimacy coachDiane Long - Body worker & empowerment self defense teacherMark Vaughan - Certified sex therapistWanna come to a Divorce Party? Join Karen and Rebellious Magazine on Tuesday, August 31 for a celebration of life after significant splits! (Online gathering, free to the public)The Jealousy Wo...2021-08-2622 min