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Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastWhat Does It Mean to Be Visible? Being Out and Open as PolyamorousAt the time of recording this episode, it’s the Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy — July 7–13, 2025. This global campaign and week of action, created by Open Love NY, celebrates the many ways people love, connect, and relate outside of monogamy—including polyamory, open relationships, relationship anarchy, swinging, and more.The Week of Visibility exists to:Celebrate diverse relationship structures (because monogamy is actually the minority—both globally and across human history),Challenge stigma and misconceptions (we’re not perverts, immature, or avoidant, thank you very much),Promote inclusion in media, healthcare, education, and law,And Uplift marginalized...2025-07-0951 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastRelationship Burnout: How to Make LRE feel like NRE AgainFeeling disconnected or depleted in your long-term relationship while totally lit up by someone new? You're not broken—and neither is your relationship. This is a natural progression of relationships, but it doesn't have to be the death knell!In this episode of the Let’s Talk Polyamory Podcast, we explore what happens when burnout shows up in your long-term relationship—often the one where you share a home, kids, responsibilities or calendar—while you’re riding the high of New Relationship Energy (NRE) somewhere else. Inspired by a recent CNN article and relationship expert Esther Perel’s insights...2025-07-0151 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastShould Polyamory Be Part of 🏳️🌈Pride Celebrations?Re-released in honour of Toronto Pride!June is 🏳️🌈Pride Month in many parts of the world, including here in Toronto, where we've proudly participated in both official and unofficial Pride events over the years—including walking in the parade.One question that often sparks lively debate is: Should relational identities like polyamory be included in Pride?Some argue that Pride is about celebrating sexual and gender identities, and that polyamory and other relational identities don't belong under that umbrella. Others believe that polyamory is a valid identity that deserves visibility—especially when legal rec...2025-06-2321 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastJ is for JEALOUSY & the 7 Things You Can Do to Feel More SECUREJealousy… no one wants to feel it, and many of us hope if we ignore it, it’ll just go away. But like going to the dentist, it’s something that’s good for you—and like a cavity, jealousy has to be addressed.This episode is part of our T&A Alphabet Series, where we explore the big topics around non-monogamy, relationships, and sex—one letter at a time. Originally broadcast as a live training in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook community, we bring you J is for Jealousy!Whether you like it or not, you...2025-05-2834 min
I Could Never...Ask And You Shall ReceiveIn this Season 2 Finale Q&A, Genevieve and Ishik answer listener-submitted questions about annoying metas, dating as a couple and being too fucked up for polyamory.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory Too on YouTube - @chillpolyamorytoo
Peer Support Calls - chillpolyamory.com
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn
All...2025-05-2258 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast53: Where Are We Now? De-escalation One Year LaterAlmost a year ago and just shy of 7 years of being together, we made a decision to de-escalate our non-monogamous relationship. It was met with a lot of questions and concerns from close friends and family - are you breaking up? Do you no longer love each other etc. We even released a special podcast on this topic - (S1. Ep 16) Is It Time To Deescalate My Relationship - and yet there were still some skeptics!And now, over 365 days later, reflecting on this experience, we know it was the absolute right decision for us (even though...2025-05-2049 minI Could Never...For The Love of OshunBringing high drama, Darkwah lays bare their monogamous failures, Ghanaian pride, and how the tits be titting.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Darkwah on LinkedIn - @hausofdarkwah
Darkwah on IG - @hausofdarkwah
Darkwah on TikTok - @hausofdarkwah
Darkwah on Spotify - @Darkwah
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @anni...2025-05-1541 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast52: I is for INSECURITY and the 3 Things You Can Do to Feel More SecureWe’re back with another episode in our T&A Alphabet Series, where we explore the big topics around non-monogamy, relationships, and sex—one letter at a time. Originally broadcast as a live training in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook community, this episode is all about the letter I: I is for Insecurity and the 3 Things You Can Do to Feel More Secure.Insecurity can show up as self-doubt, anxiety, or the sense that you're vulnerable to harm or rejection. In open or polyamorous relationships, it often feels like living on high alert—...2025-05-1332 minI Could Never...The Storm Before The CalmLibby Sinback, host of Making Polyamory Work, on watching partners fall for each other, her triad breaking into a V and what happened when her kid's teacher found out about it all.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Libby on IG - @thatpolyammom
Libby's Podcast - Making Polyamory Work
Libby's Website - libbysi...2025-05-0852 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast51: Non-Monogamy and Your Mental HealthNon-monogamous relationships can offer joy, freedom, and deep connection—but they can also stir up intense emotional waves.In honour of Mental Health Week in Canada, this heartfelt and practical episode explores what it really looks like to care for your mental health while navigating non-monogamy.Whether you're facing overwhelm, burnout, comparison, or jealousy—or just want to feel less alone—this conversation is for you.In this episode we cover:Common emotional and mental health challenges in non-monogamyWhy you don’t have to be “fully healed” or “totally secure” to do this wellMental...2025-05-0548 minI Could Never...Why We Didn’t Pull The PlugUp for trying anything once, Deepa Paul gets down and dirty on coming back from cheating and ditching Filipina Catholic shame.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Deepa on IG - @storiesbydeepa
Deepa on Substack - Letters by Deepa
Ask Me How It Works: Love in an Open Marriage - Preorder The Book2025-05-0154 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast50: Rules vs Boundaries vs Agreements: How to Set Your Non-Monogamous Relationships Up for SuccessYou’ve opened up your relationship or decided to explore non-monogamy, and at first, you’re excited — until BOOM — you're hit with a wave of feelings: jealousy, insecurity, anger, hurt...You pump the brakes and set up rules to try to protect yourself and your partners from all this discomfort.But it doesn’t work.The rules feel punitive, like you're on a leash (and not the fun, kinky kind), and you're still overwhelmed with emotions.In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between rules, boundaries, and agreements — and why shifting f...2025-04-2944 minI Could Never...The Novel Tale of a Former Future HousewifeAuthor of The Anxious Person's Guide to Non-Monogamy, Lola Phoenix, discusses love under lockdown, living solo in Sweden and why she views sex like a car.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Lola Phoenix's Website - nonmonogamyhelp.com
Lola on IG - @nonmonogamyhelp
Lola on Twitter - @nonmonogamyhelp
Lola on TikTok...2025-04-2447 minI Could Never...And Baby Makes FiveHannah and her quad are part of an even larger polycule buying land and building a family together in Argentina.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Hannah on IG - @eutimian
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn
All music is sourced from the Free Music Archive, under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution License...2025-04-1748 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast49: H is for Sexual HEALTH and HAIRWe’re back with another episode in our T&A Alphabet Series, where we tackle big topics around non-monogamy, relationships, and sex — one letter at a time. Originally broadcast as a live training in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook Community, this episode is all about the letter H - H is for Sexual HEALTH and HAIR! While it can be an uncomfortable subject for some (at least until you get used to it), being open about sexual health and regular testing is crucial — especially when you have multiple sexual partners. For us, getting tested regularly has beco...2025-04-1338 minI Could Never...Question Everything, Assume NothingGenevieve and Ishik answer listener-submitted questions about age gaps, holidays in a triad and dating your best friend.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory Too on YouTube - @chillpolyamorytoo
Peer Support Calls - chillpolyamory.com
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn
All music is sourced from the Free Musi...2025-04-1046 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast48: The First 3 Steps to Opening Your Relationship (Without Crashing It)You know that feeling when you get a new car? It’s shiny, exciting, full of possibilities—and your imagination runs wild. But then reality hits: taxes, car payments, insurance, maintenance… and suddenly, the fantasy doesn’t quite match the day-to-day.Opening up a monogamous relationship can feel the same way. The excitement of exploring non-monogamy can cause folx to skip over some crucial steps—only to find themselves overwhelmed or unprepared.In this episode, we break down three essential things to do before (or even after) you start dating others:Determine your ideal rela...2025-04-0725 minI Could Never...Dating The Old Fashioned WayThe Collectress, Ashtin Berry, gets into romance with friends, who should pay for dinner and how men react to her swearing off marriage.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Ashtin Berry on IG - @thecollectress
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn
All music is sourced from the Free Music Archive, under a Creativ...2025-04-0353 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast47: Polyamory & Transgender Inclusion, Visibility & Allyship⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions about discrimination, bullying, aggression, and suicide. Trans and non-binary people continue to face widespread hostility, including physical and verbal attacks, online harassment, exclusion in schools and workplaces, and restrictive laws that limit their rights. If you need support, please reach out to:The Trevor Project (U.S.) – www.thetrevorproject.orgTrans Lifeline (U.S. & Canada) – www.translifeline.orgEgale Canada – www.egale.caLGBT YouthLine (Canada) – www.youthline.caMarch 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate trans and non-binary people while...2025-04-0134 minI Could Never...An Anchor in Troubled WatersPuerto Rican actor, drag king & storyteller Vico Ortiz describes their red flags, moving in with a partner, and how they made Our Flag Means Death so polyamorous.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Vico Ortiz on IG - @puertoricaninja
Vico Ortiz on Blue Sky - @vico-ortiz
Vico Ortiz on Patreon - Vico's Patreon...2025-03-2744 minI Could Never...Monogamy, Table For ThreeMonogamish Lex reveals what it's like dating a married man, and how his wife became one of her best friends.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn
All music is sourced from the Free Music Archive, under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) Intro/Outro: Ruffling Feathers by Jesse...2025-03-2045 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast46: G is For GGG, G-AREA, GROOL and Other Great G-WordsWe're back with another T&A Alphabet Series episode, where we break down big topics in non-monogamy, relationships, and sex—one letter at a time! Originally aired as live trainings in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook Community and on YouTube, this episode is all about the letter G—and trust us, it’s a GREAT one!We start with ⚡️GGG - Good, Giving, and GameDan Savage coined this term, and we break it down with a special clip from him (link in show notes!).Good 🛏️—Being skilled in bed (yes, it’s a learnable skill!).Giving 🎁—Offe...2025-03-1839 minI Could Never...With Great Power Comes Great ResponsibilityAward-winning polyamorous author, Kevin Patterson, talks monogamous pearl-clutchers, jam packed calendars and not turning partners into heroes or villains.
Support the launch of Kevin's newest book: indiegogo.com/for-hire-the-price-of-fame
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Kevin Patterson on IG - @polyrolemodels
Kevin Patterson on Tumblr - @polyrolemodels
Kevin Patterson's Website - kevin...2025-03-1350 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast45: F is For Our Favourite F-Words: F*ck, Fetish, Foursomes, Fellatio & MoreWe’re back with another episode in our T&A Alphabet Series, where we tackle big topics one letter at a time (with plenty of laughs along the way)! Originally aired as live trainings in our Let’s Talk Polyamory Facebook Community, this episode is all about the letter F—and oh boy, do we have some fabulous F-words for you!From the most famous F-word (F*ck, obviously) to all the fun, freaky, and fascinating F-words that spice up our sexual & polyamorous lives, we’re diving deep into:🔥 The 4 Fs (there’s more than one version—l...2025-03-1142 minI Could Never...My Not So Guilty PleasureDr. Han Ren is a hot, polyamorous mom who shares about collectivist cultures and what she gets up to when her partner's on a date.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Dr. Han Ren on IG - @dr.han.ren
Dr. Han Ren on TikTok - @drhanren
Dr. Han Ren's Website - drhanre...2025-03-0645 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast44: E is for ETHICAL NON-MONOGAMY: What Makes it Ethical?Welcome to the fifth instalment of our T&A Alphabet Series, where we break down big topics one letter at a time complete with stories and some laughs along the way! Originally recorded as a live training in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook community and on YouTube, this episode is all about the letter E:✨ E is for Ethical Non-Monogamy: What Makes It Ethical?You might be thinking…Wait… Didn’t you already cover this in C is for Consensual Non-Monogamy, Communication… and Cookies!?Great question! While consensual non-monogamy (CNM) and ethical non...2025-03-0441 minI Could Never...Um Actually, Polyamorous People Are HotDropout's Ify Nwadiwe and Emily Louise talk D&D, cheating exes, and how scary it is when your partner falls in love with someone else.
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"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Ify Nwad...2025-02-2747 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast43: D is for DRAMA: 5 Things to Address Drama & Chaos in RelationshipsWelcome to the fourth instalment of our T&A Alphabet Series where we tackle big topics one letter at a time (and throw in some laughs along the way). Originally broadcast as live trainings in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook Community and on YouTube, this episode is all about the letter D with our topic D is for DRAMA: 5 Things to Address Drama & Chaos in Relationships.With so many fun D-words out there (we know what you’re thinking… 🍆), why focus on drama? Because at the time of recording, we had just navigated a “dramatic episode” in...2025-02-2545 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast42: Time Management in Polyamory: How to Avoid Burnout & OvercommitmentAfter jealousy, time management is often the number 2 reason why people feel that being non-monogamous and having multiple relationships wouldn't work for them at all.And one of the most common things we hear from our listeners is that they struggle with balancing multiple relationships, personal time, and life responsibilities.In this brand new episode of the Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast, we discuss a much requested topic - Time Management in Polyamory: How to Avoid Burnout & Overcommitment.In this episode we cover: What is time management and why is it important? Why...2025-02-1844 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastC is for Consensual Non-Monogamy, Communication and ... Cookies!Welcome to the third instalment of ourT&A Alphabet Serieswhere we tackle big topics one letter at a time (and throw in some laughs along the way). Originally broadcast as live trainings in ourLet’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook Community and on YouTube, this episode is all about theletter C!We kick things off with the most obvious C-word:Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM). We break down what it is and explore11 different CNM relationship styles—from monogamish to swinging, open relationships, polyamory, and relationship anarchy. Not sure which style fits you best? We’ve got a handy worksheet for th...2025-02-0949 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastDebunking Common Myths About PolyamoryEver had someone question your polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships—or share misconceptions about what polyamory really is? If you’re new to exploring non-monogamy, you might even find yourself wondering the same things!
In this episode, we bust five of the most common and persistent myths that have shaped public perceptions, created unnecessary fears, and discouraged people from exploring non-monogamous relationships—even when they know monogamy isn’t the right fit:
🚫 Polyamory is only about sex
🚫 Polyamorous people can’t commit or do the work of being in a monogamous relationship
🚫 Polyamory is unnatural
🚫 Polyamory always leads to jealou...2025-01-2833 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastB is for BISEXUALITY: Identity, Expressions, Myths & RealitiesWhat does being BISEXUAL mean to you? Is it simply about who you're attracted to, or does it extend to your identity, expressions, and how you move through the world? Are you proudly out or navigating life in the closet?
In this episode, B is for BISEXUALITY: Identity, Expressions Myths & Realities, we explore bisexuality in all its rich and wonderful dimensions. We unpack what it means to identify as bisexual, debunk common myths, and dive into the stats behind this often-misunderstood identity. We also explain other related identities and expressions including fluid, omnisexual, pansexual, queer, bigender, and a...2025-01-2156 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastA is for Anorgasmia and How to Have Awesome Sexual Pleasure!Many people think of orgasms as the ultimate destination when it comes to pleasure, but the truth is, they’re just one part of the journey. If you’ve ever struggled with orgasms or thought it was just about physical stuff, buckle up—this episode will have you rethinking a lot of things, taking notes and maybe even laughing along the way!
In this episode A is for Anorgasmia and How to Have Awesome Sexual Pleasure we take a playful, yet deeply informative dive into:
What anorgasmia actually is (spoiler: it’s more common than you think...2025-01-1338 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast5 Steps to Have Holly Poly-Days and Start 2025 Feeling SecureWho doesn't want to make their way through the holidays with ease and comfort and as little drama as possible?
The holiday season means time spent with friends, family and lovers. And it also can mean a few other things…
having to make tough choices on where to be and when to be there, WHO to be with?
having to deal with family members that don't necessarily agree with your relational choices or partner(s)
needing to de-stress & prioritize fun and sexy times in between all the holiday obligations
And if anything is feeling shaky in...2024-12-1749 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastBuilding, Rebuilding, and Maintaining Trusts in Relationships - Part 2When there's been dishonesty, a betrayal or cheating in a relationship, it can result in a loss of trust that's hard to recover from.
This episode is part 2 of a two part-series on Building, Rebuilding, and Maintaining Trusts in Relationships.
In Part 1, we explored:
What trust really is and why it’s essential
How to build a strong foundation of trust
Common trust challenges
And how to nurture and maintain trust.
In Part 2, we pick up where we left off with a recap on what trust is and how trust can be lost sp...2024-11-2655 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastWhat to Say? How to Talk to Kids About Non-Monogamy, Sex, Kink and Other StuffTalking to kids about topics like non-monogamy, sex, intimacy, kink and relationships can sometimes feel daunting parents. It's easy to worry about saying the wrong thing, making things awkward, or just plain messing it up.
In this episode, we sit down with sexuality educator Ms. Ashley Robertson for a deep dive into guiding these conversations with kids of all ages—from toddlers to teens and beyond!
Together, we share practical tips, advice, and recommended approaches for discussing these topics at every stage. We cover what the focus should be, how to approach these subjects, which word...2024-11-121h 16
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastBuilding, Rebuilding and Maintaining Trust in Relationships - Part 1In this two-part series we take a deep dive into one of the most essential—and sometimes challenging—aspects of relationships: TRUST!
Recently many our the Let's Talk Polyamory private Facebook group and in our individual coaching and therapy practices have raised TRUST as an issue they are currently facing in their relationships.
For some it is because of a specific situation that occurred, like a betrayal, while for others, the issue of trust goes a bit deeper and stems from past experiences in relationships with previous partners, friends or family.
In this specia...2024-10-281h 01I Could Never...Bonus Episode: You Ask, We DeliverGenevieve and Ishik answer listener-submitted questions about if solo polyamory just means having commitment issues, bringing metamours into your home, and how to support a partner through a breakup.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory Too on YouTube - @chillpolyamorytoo
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn
All music is sourced f...2024-10-1748 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast69 Ways To Amplify Your Sex Life with Your PartnersSex... we love it, we want it, and, for many, it is part of our "why" behind being consensually non-monogamous in the first place.
Having said that, if we've been intimate, or in a relationship, with someone for a longer period of time, things can sometimes feel a little stale.
At the same time, the ⚡️New Relationship Energy (NRE) we may be experiencing with others we are in relationships with might feel exciting and super 🔥hot!
In this episode we talk about the 69 Ways to Amplify Your Sex Life with Your Partners!
Ok.. so...2024-10-1549 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastCan MONO-POLY Relationships Really Work?Welcome to Season 2 of the Let’s Talk Polyamory Podcast! We are kicking things off with a hotly debated topic: Can Mono-Poly Relationships Really Work?
What happens when one partner is monogamous while the other embraces polyamory? Are these relationships destined for failure, or can they actually thrive?
Mono-Poly relationships come with unique challenges—navigating asymmetrical freedoms (where one partner has multiple emotional and/or sexual relationships and the other doesn’t), balancing time and attention, and dealing with jealousy and insecurity. In this episode, we break down these common struggles, discuss why people might choose...2024-10-0843 minI Could Never...Not Just "White People Sh*t"Michelle Hy explores her Chinese and Taiwanese heritage, getting outed to her dad and what it was like going to her partners' wedding.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Michelle Hy on IG - @polyamorouswhileasian
Michelle Hy's Website - polyamorouswhileasian.com
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn
All music is source...2024-09-2649 minI Could Never...In Too DeepThe Boyslut, Zachary Zane, dishes on diving into the deep end with non-monogamy, how he's scaled back romance responsibly and why he loves the label of bisexual slut.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Zachary Zane on IG - @zacharyzane_
Zachary Zane's Website - zacharyzane.com
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn ...2024-09-1946 minI Could Never...We're Gonna Need a Bigger BedIntimacy coordinator Rufai Ajala talks about living with a partner and her husband, queerplatonic love and how they handled 9 relationships at once.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Rufai Ajala on IG - @rufaiajala
Intimacy with Roo on IG - @intimacywithroo
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn
All music is source...2024-09-1246 minI Could Never...Let's Get This Show on the RoadCouple to Throuple's Denyse Davis talks about her 20 person polycule, keeping things spicy over long distance and how she "won" the show.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Denyse Davis on IG - @denyserda
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn
All music is sourced from the Free Music Archive, under a Creative...2024-09-0547 minI Could Never...Dial M for MetamourMeghana and Shreya discuss teasing their shared partner, finding chosen family and how the colonization of India ruined everything.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Meghana Raveendra on IG - @thecurlyvagabond
Shreya Satapathy on IG - @shreya_satapathy_
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn
All music is sourced from the Free...2024-08-2943 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastSeason 1: It's a Wrap!Thank you for an amazing first season of the Let’s Talk Polyamory Podcast!
We will be back with Season 2 and brand new episodes starting in late September 2024.
In Season 2 we are inviting some very special guests to join us to take a deeper dive into how you can successfully navigate consensual non-monogamy making it secure, adventurous and even more sexy!
In the meantime you can catch up on this season’s episodes where we talked about:
How open relationships work
Jealousy
How to avoid the mistakes we made when opening up
Commun...2024-08-1902 minI Could Never...When a House Becomes a HomieMetamours Jacob and Robert talk about polyamorous community, their shared partner and why they moved in together without her.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
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Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn
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Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastKites and Strings: Relationship Roles and Dynamics in Non-MonogamyIt's said that in successful relationships, there's always a KITE and a STRING. Which are you?
You may have heard of this metaphor which is often used to describe dynamics in monogamous couples, however in this episode: Kites & Strings: Relationship Roles and Dynamics in Non-Monogamy, we take a polyamory spin on it and talk about how it may apply to the world of non-monogamous relationships as well!
We explore what it means to be a kite or a string, how these roles may shift when we interact with other kites and strings either in a...2024-08-1240 minI Could Never...See You Next TuesdaySolo polyamorous autism coach, Josselyn Crane, discusses how she manages non-monogamy as a mother, the ups and downs of friends with benefits, and how de-escalation has worked for her.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Josselyn Crane on IG - @josselync_coach
Josselyn Crane on TikTok - @josselync.coach
Cover Artwork by Anni Jy...2024-08-0846 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastHow Much Do I Want To Know? From DADT To All the Juicy DetailsWhile we all know that open and honest communication is the key to relationships success, a recent University of California study found that there’s plenty of people would rather not know certain details about what their partner is up to!
This is one of the big questions that people often struggle with, and are often at odds with, in non-monogamous relationships.
Some prefer the DADT - don’t ask, don’t tell - model where everything is unsaid. It’s a … I’d rather not know because what I don’t know won’t hurt me? However...2024-08-0544 minI Could Never...The Four Boyfriends of the ApocalypseYoutuber Kat Blaque talks about bad polyamorous dates, bizarre swinger parties and navigating white spaces as a Black trans woman.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on YouTube - @chillpolyamory
Kat Blaque on TikTok - @katblaque
Kat Blaque on YouTube - @katblaque
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn
All music is sourced from the Free...2024-08-0143 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastPardon Me But You’re Stepping on My BOUNDARIESPersonal boundaries… they’re the imaginary lines we can draw around ourselves to maintain balance and protect our bodies, minds, emotions, and time for ourselves and from the behaviour or demands of others.
Our boundaries are most effective when we are first clear about them ourselves and then when we communicate them to others.
If you find it hard to share your boundaries, you are not alone.
Even when someone crosses our boundaries (intentionally or unintentionally), common worries are that we are asking for too much, being too difficult or if we say somethi...2024-07-2942 minI Could Never...Macho Men Need Cuddles TooMexico City-based psychotherapist Jaime Gama discusses opening his relationship as a gay man, what masculinity can look like and loving Sailor Moon.
"I Could Never..." is a Chill Polyamory podcast. For more info and episode transcripts: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/icouldnever
Chill Polyamory on IG - @chillpolyamory
Chill Polyamory on TikTok - @chillpolyamory
Jaime Gama on IG - @gotitasdepoliamor
Jaime Gama on TikTok - @amemoseticamente
Cover Artwork by Anni Jyn - @annijyn
All music is sourced from the Free Music Archive, under a Creativ...2024-07-2543 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastAccidental Polyamory: Now What?Have you heard the term ACCIDENTAL POLYAMORY?
This is what some call those unexpected journeys that lead individuals and couples into exploring polyamory dynamics either as a willing participant or with some fear or resistance.
In this episode, Accidental Polyamory: Now What? we cover 3 different unexpected scenarios one can find themselves in.
Imagine you're in a monogamous relationship, and suddenly, one partner expresses a desire to explore consensual non-monogamy or open the relationship. How do you navigate those conversations and potential changes?
Or, picture this: you're single and enjoying the dating s...2024-07-1632 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastDanger Ahead: Polyamory Risks and ThreatsThinking about opening your relationship or diving into polyamory? It sounds thrilling and 🔥hot, right? Imagine the excitement of meeting new people and having the freedom to explore both emotional and sexual connections with them.
For us, it's been an incredible and fulfilling journey, surpassing our wildest dreams.
But, there are some unexpected risks and challenges that can threaten the security of any relationship.
In this episode, we share our personal experiences and cover the things you'll want to be ready for including:
✨ Feeling different than you might imagine.
✨ How your attachm...2024-07-0845 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast6 Steps to Feeling Less Jealous & More Secure in Polyamorous RelationshipsAt some point in your journey towards non-monogamy someone you know has likely said to you "I could never do that. I'm too jealous!"
Maybe you've even wondered this about yourself or have been afraid that you aren't cut out for non-monogamy given some of the strong feelings you've felt.
While jealousy is one of the main things that people are challenged with when opening a relationship or experiencing polyamory for the first time, and it can be intense and feel all consuming, there are ways of understanding your jealousy and finding of ways to wor...2024-07-0149 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastNew Relationship Energy: The Awesome and The AwfulNew Relationship Energy, or NRE, sometimes gets a bad rap in polyamory as while one person may be experiencing the highs of being with someone new, others that they are in relationships may feel left behind, or jealous or find it threatening to the security of that connection... hence the "awful"
But it’s not all about putting out forest fires.
There’s nothing wrong with new relationship energy in itself, and in fact it can be an "awesome" experience for all involved.
One of the amazing things about polyamory is that it allows...2024-06-2551 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastPolyamory Terms and Definitions: Metamours & MoreIn this episode of the Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast we are open up our polyamory dictionary and cover a ton of common definitions and terms you may come across as you navigate consensual non-monogamy:
Metamour
Kitchen, Parallel and Garden Party Polyamory
Solo Polyamory
Polycules
V (Vee) Relationships and being a Hinge
Primary, Satellite and Comet Partners
Unicorns, Bulls and Rhinos
Unicorn Hunting
Couple’s Privilege
Threesomes, Triads and Throuples
Relationship Anarchy
Jelalousy and Compersion
We cover common myths you might hear (like that you MUST get to know and like your metamours) and how terms and labels su...2024-06-1742 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastHow to Start in Polyamory (And Not Totally Suck at It)Are there things that you feel you 😩 “suck” at in your open or polyamorous relationships?
Perhaps it seems that others are having an easy time and doing it “right” and that you’re the only ones with an all-you-can-ride ticket on struggle bus!
Here’s the TRUTH though... Nobody does it perfectly.
Everyone sucks at non-monogamy at some point.
This can happen at the beginning or at any stop along the way in your journey. We know from our own experiences and from the couples and individuals we've worked with.
Just when you th...2024-06-1035 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastUnicorns & Unicorn Hunting: Can It Be Ethical?🦄Unicorns… mythical creatures or real?
In this episode we talk about UNICORNS in the context of consensual non-monogamy and if if UNICORN HUNTING can be done in a way that defies this stereotype so that it’s ethical, consensual and feels good for all parties involved!
The term unicorn-hunting typically describes the practice of an established couple searching for a third person to engage in either threesomes or triads. You may have seen such couples stating they are “looking for a third”.
Often this is a heterosexual couple looking to add a bisexual woman to thei...2024-04-2956 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastThe Do's and Don'ts of PolyamoryWhenever you try something new, you’re bound to make some mistakes or literally “step in it” as you try to figure out what to do and not to do.
This is especially the case when there are people, relationships and feelings involved - like when you’re navigating the complexities of polyamorous relationships which requires a unique set of skills, insights and things to consider.
In this podcast episode, we discuss the essential essential ✅ Do's and 🛑 Don'ts of Polyamory - from parking your ego at the door and taking responsibility for your actions and feelings, to...2024-03-2554 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast7: How We Love: What Style of Non-Monogamy is for Me?It’s one thing to find yourself in a place where you feel that monogamy may not be a fit for you, but a whole other thing to figure out what exactly is.In this episode of the Let’s Talk Polyamory podcast we walk through the different styles of consensually non-monogamy from monogamish, swinging and open relationships, to polyamory, relationship anarchy and everything in between.We uncover the nuances and possibilities within each style helping you navigate your personal journey of finding the right fit for your relationship preferences.We share our thou...2024-03-1145 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastHow to Avoid the Mistakes We Made When Opening UpMistakes in relationships are common, but do they have you feeling"poly-frightened"?
You know... the jealousy, self-doubt and frustration ... that throbbing pain in your chest and the intense overwhelming feeling that you just aren't going to figure out how to make your open or polyamorous relationship work? And that you'll make the same mistakes over and over again?
You're not alone. We've faced these things as have so many others!
In this week's episode, we delve into a topic that many of us can relate to: the common mistakes made when first opening...2024-02-1950 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastCombatting Jealousy and NRE with Awesome CommunicationIn this episode, we dive deep into the complex yet rewarding world of polyamory exploring the challenges of jealousy and the intoxicating allure of New Relationship Energy (NRE). Join us as we unpack strategies and insights on fostering open communication to navigate these emotional landscapes and strengthen your polyamorous relationships.
Your hosts T&A, coaching and therapy team Tara & André share their experiences and practical advice on identifying and addressing jealousy, offering invaluable tools for individuals and couples alike. They also delve into the concept of NRE – that exciting rush of emotions in new con...2024-02-1240 min
Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast5 Steps From LIMITATIONS to LIBERATION in Your Polyamorous RelationshipsIt's a very common story, you excitedly open up an existing relationship, decide transitions to polyamory or explore swinging and feel more LIMITED than you would have expected. And much less pleasure and desire than you fantasized about!
In this podcast episode we share the exact 5 steps you can take to shift from relationships filled with LIMITATIONS to ones where you feel 🌈LIBERATED and ❤️ LOVED and where your needs, wants and desires are met!
Understand what's limiting you.
Live limitlessly
Set agreements and intentions in your relationships that allow you to live more limitlessly
...2024-02-0549 min
Let's Talk Polyamory PodcastHow Open Relationships WorkHave you ever wondered how open relationships work and if non-monogamy is for you?
In this first episode of the Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast with T&A we give you the down low on everything you need to know to begin in consensual non-monogamy including the essential questions you need to ask yourself before diving in as well as the the different types of relationship styles out there, from dipping your toes in and being monogamish, to swinging, polyamory, relationship anarchy and more!
We share definitions and answer the burning questions you may be afraid...2022-12-2044 min
The Ready For Polyamory PodcastSeason 4 Episode 3: Religion & Polyamory Part 1In this two-episode examination of various ways religion and spirituality may impact people's practice of polyamory, Laura discusses the topic with guests from several different backgrounds to see how the processes of coming out as polyamorous, unpacking mono-normativity and purity culture, partner selection, and inhabiting the normative culture vary based on their early and ongoing religious experiences.
In the first part, we hear from Purity to Polyamory, a podcaster/instagrammer/educator who is trying to create community for other ex-vangelicals, about her transition from 19-year-old bride in a purity culture to 30-something nonmonogamist. You can find her...2021-10-2946 min
Practicing Polyamory PodcastE.117 - Privileges As a Man in Polyamory with Albert ThojAlbert has been creating awesome content on Instagram @polymananswers, and you should definitely go check him out! In this episode, he talks about how he grew up in a polygenist household, so non-monogamy was always part of his history. Patriarchal culture being what it is, however, it came as a shock to even his non-monogamous family when Alberts femme partners were given the same freedom to have other partners as he did.
The blowback Albert experienced was enough for him to learn quickly to have boundaries. He decided that he did not want to interact with anyone...2021-10-2634 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.116 - Polyamory and Sex Work with Justine GuzmanJustine joins me on this episode to talk about the intersection of polyamory and sex work. As a sugar baby herself, Justine talks about the work, effort, time, and energy it takes to be successful as an online sex worker. Having and maintaining multiple online relationships is a full-time job, and Justine talks about how these relationships often become real relationships, even if they start as transactional.
One thing that came up during our conversation was how Justine protects herself in her sugaring dynamic, using things she learned on her polyam journey like boundaries, communication, and consent.2021-10-2531 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.113 - Self Acceptance & Specific Communication with Beth MontgomeryBeth never felt quite at home in monogamous relationships and had heard of poly once upon a time, but after her second marriage didn't work out Beth decided to be intentionally single for a while and during that time she dove into polyam research and discovered Solo-Polyamory.
I ask Beth about the things that she had to accept about herself and accept herself as a polyamorous woman, and she explains how she had to unlearn monogamy before she could even begin that process.
As it turns out, this interview is pretty pivotal in Beth's journey...2021-10-1935 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.105 - How to Recognize if Polyam is Not For Me with Maya LaneBefore anything else, I wanted to make sure that when approaching this topic of "is polyamory right for me" that I was speaking with someone who was accepting and affirming of polyam. Our guest Maya Lane has her own history with the poly life, and she explains all of the things that it has done for her life and why she is completely supportive of those who practice it.
Maya shares the story of her now twenty-year marriage, a relationship which started out non-monogamous and stayed that way for over a decade. She further explains the...2021-09-2731 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.100 - It's All About the (Group) Relationship! with Carrie SackettToday's guest Carrie Sacket practices social therapeutics in the great state of New York and in this episode she explains exactly why social therapeutics uses a group-centered approach to therapy. Carrie explains how, as social creatures, we human beings can find the both the cause and the cure to our emotional turmoil through social interaction.
Within the context of polyamory, the group relationship is of even more importance. Carrie talks about how polyamory is full of people who write their own scripts, and how we can create the environments to have important conversations within our polycules.
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Practicing Polyamory PodcastE.92 - Sharing Our Imperfect Stories with Krista Varela PosellKrista is the co-founder of @PolyInPlace and she has teamed up with previous guest and friend of the podcast, Claire Travers @PolyPages to launch a book club for the polyamorous community, starting in October 2021. If you are looking for support and to engage with the community, be sure to go to www.polypages.org/bookclub to join!
As a natural storyteller, Krista was inspired to create a community and platform for others to share their journeys into polyamory when she and her polycule hunkered down (like we all did) during the 2020 pandemic.
In this episode...2021-08-3133 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.89 - Breaking Free to Live Authentically with Karine BedardIn this episode I get to chat with Karine Bedard, a Bible school graduate who found her faith shaken when her husband, a fellow Bible school graduate and her first love, began to question his.
Karine shares her story of finding Playboy Radio and how the authentic stories of the people on that channel resonated with her more than the superficial connections she typically found at her church.
And so began her journey in Breaking Free, which is how she found her true and authentic community.
Karine's story of conscious uncoupling with...2021-08-2435 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.87 - All the Ways Polyamory Changed My Life with James SiasThe topic didn't change, but the guest did! I was expecting to have this conversation with someone else, but I ended up talking about this myself.
I've shared my origin story before, so I spent more time talking about the lessons I've learned over the years. I share my journey of being an obsessive, possessive person in my younger years and how, often to my own detriment, I held too tightly to my relationships and how that affected my early polyam experience.
I talk about my marriage and some of our early struggles, how and...2021-08-1825 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.83 - When Polyamory Magnifies Your Relationship Problems with Heather ShannonToday's guest in an awesome therapist from Michigan, Heather Shannon. After getting to know her a bit and find out why she is inspired to help people in non-monog/non-traditional relationships, we dive into how she might approach a client as a coach versus as a therapist.
We get some great insight into how Heather might help someone who is feeling lost or directionless, and then dive into some of what she's seen and her thought process when polyamory magnifies insecurities and relationship problems.
Heather gives a great explanation about attachment styles, and how they...2021-08-1034 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.68 - Poly-Affirmative Therapy with James Rodis & Jess FletcherI'm joined today by two awesome, poly-friendly therapists who, as trauma-informed therapists, view polyamory as a centerpiece for healing past traumas. We cover how polyamory helps folx with wounded attachments and we touch on how we can recognize our attachment styles to recognize Codependency, Counterdependency, and Interdependency. We further dive into how the populace of polyam folks is largely independent women/femmes and how that may affect the data that researchers have gathered over the years.
Learn more about our guests at www.makingspacepsychotherapy.com and www.createhealthysynergy.com and follow on IG: @dr.sophiamurphy
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...2021-06-2924 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.65 - Mono-Poly Relationships in Therapy with Stephanie M. SullivanTherapist Stephanie M. Sullivan joins the show today and shares her story of finding polyamory through the lens of writing her grad school thesis. After a quick run-in with her cat, we talk about ambiamory and then dive right into ways to make mono-poly relationships successful. We talk about attachment styles and how they apply specifically to mono-poly relationships, including how introducing polyamory to a previously monogamous relationship can cause an attachment injury. So how should we approach the subject when just approaching it could cause damage to your relationship? Tune in to find out, and learn more about...2021-06-2237 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.57 - Polyamory: The Next Generation with Leanne from PolyPhilia.BlogWhat's the polyamorous world looking like for the next generation? In this episode I'm excited to chat with Leanne from @polyphiliablog, who talks about her experience as a polyamorous Gen-Zer. She shares her discovery of polyamory at just 17 years old, talks about her journey so far, and how being polyam has affected relationships with her friends and family. As the creator for one of the most popular polyam pages out there now, Leanne explains how she uses humor, wit, and creativity to create community and send a message of normalization. We talk about what healthy polyamory looks like, her...2021-06-0236 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.56 - How Lessons from Polyamory Apply to Monogamy with Leigh MontavonIn this episode we talk with someone who has been non-monagmous most of her adult life and until a year ago had been practicing polyamory for about 6 years, After such a long time not being monogamous, she has now found herself loving her life in a monogamous relationship. Ambiamorous, anyone? Leigh's story about choosing to be consciously monogamous and how the lessons she learned from polyamory and non-monogamy have improved her monogamous relationship is enlightening, and I love being able to explore the conscious choices that make us who we are. She's also a sex coach, and we talk...2021-06-0133 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.54 - Solo Polyamory and Relationship Anarchy with PolyPages' Claire TraversOn this episode I'm joined by one of the coolest people on the internet, Claire Travers from @polypages!
After some egregious fangirling on my part, we dive into what Solo Polyamory means and why the number of partners we have or don't have doesn't determine whether or not we can identify as SoPo.
We talk about trends that we see among our listeners and wonder out loud what those trends say about the community at large, what it might mean for our polyamorous relationships, and what makes our way of relating so special and unique.2021-05-2738 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.53 - Relationship Permaculturalist with Tanya JarvikIn this episode I get to chat with Tanya Jarvik, a speaker and relationship coach who shares her story about navigating non-monogamy in the mid-90s, before any of the major books and authors we know and love today, were available or published.
Tune in to hear her story about telling her husband that she had a new love interest after years of monogamy, how she began to build community through magazines and online communities, and what it takes to make our communities strong and vibrant today. We also get to hear her experience of growing...2021-05-2638 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.51 - Intersection of Religion/Spirituality and Polyamory with Rev. Amanda GanleyAre you looking for a large, powerful transformation in your life, something that might require you to tune into your soul and shift some of your lifelong beliefs and paradigms?
Our guest today is a differently abled polyamorous preacher, podcaster, and spiritual coach, and in this episode, I talk with Reverend Amanda Ganley about what she went through when she dismantled the religious teachings of her childhood. She found herself discovering and connecting to her higher power and authentic self in groundbreaking ways and it was such a powerful shift for her and her life, that she...2021-05-2433 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.50 - How Disordered Eating Affects Relationships with Katy Alaniz & Cutter RobertsIn this episode I get an opportunity to talk about the intersection between big bodied people and polyamory with therapists Katy Alaniz and Cutter Roberts. Both are therapists who help people dealing with eating disorders, navigating polyamory and ethical non-monogamy, and trauma. They are also partners, and we get a glimpse of how their relationships have been affected by living in big bodies. We talk about what they've done to navigate this intersection, and how they help their clients do the same. Tune in for some awesome conversation and insight, and learn more about our guests at www.thewakefulstate...2021-05-1942 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.49 - Powerfully Ending Relationships with Jen SchwartzIn this episode I interview Dr. Jen Schwartz, an awesome polyam therapist based out of Utah. She's been practicing polyamory for 20+ years, including having lived several years as part of a quad with as many as 12 children around at any given time! We get to explore how they navigated children and polyamory, how the children were affected by their parents' polyamory, and how Jen navigated powerfully ending a relationship with one member of the quad while marrying another. This was such a great conversation with a lot of funny stories, wonderful insights, and lessons we can all take away...2021-05-1837 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.44 - #endthestigma with Emelie A. Blank, MA, LPCTherapists are human, too, and in this episode Emelie and I talk about what we can do to #endthestigma around everyone (including therapists) getting counseling and therapy. We dive into ADHD and I learn about the two types (inattentive and hyperactive), and Emelie tells me about how ADHD shows up in adulthood. Getting even deeper, we talk about what the term "neuro-typical" might mean, and the places where it intersects with polyamory. Tune in for a great conversation and learn more about Emelie at www.sprouttherapypdx.com and follow them on IG & TikTok: @sprouttherapypdx
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This episode...2021-05-0532 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.40 - Planning for Your Polycule's Future with Attorney Stacey McLartyToday's show features a polyamorous attorney out of Austin Texas, and we get to dive into some really good discussion about polyamory and the law! But first, Stacey shares some details of her personal story, including some surprising details about her bonds with two partners! We talk about how relationship structures can vary from one person to the next, and how to reassure partners that they are loved for who they are.
Tune in to hear some personal tips on managing relationships that move at different speeds, plus get some tips on how to legally protect your...2021-04-2835 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.39 - Handling Unexpected Changes in Relationships with Kendal EdwardsThis episode was filmed less than an hour after George Floyd's murderer was convicted, and I was super happy to have a voice of the Black community on the show to share her thoughts and experiences as a polyamorous Black woman. Kendal Edwards is a sex and relationship coach out of Atlanta, Georgia, and in addition to answering some Polyam 101 questions from our live audience, we get into a discussion around the intersectionality of race and polyamory. Tune in to hear her story and get some great resources, too!
Learn more at www.kendalsgarden.com or...2021-04-2734 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.37 - Polyamory and the Law with Steven Mastanduno & Nate JonesOregon attorneys Steven Mastanduno & Nate Jones talk with me today about how individuals and polycules can set themselves up for legal success when it comes to buying/selling property together, setting up terms for guardianship of dependents, and estate planning. There is a lot of room for improvement and growth in society with regard to law and polyamory, but unfortunately the law moves slowly and there is a huge void where the law doesn't conform to what people are doing. This begs the question, how many people are willing to contact their state legislature? What Polyamory Activism movements...2021-04-2136 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.26 - Art Therapy and Communication with Therapist Molly GirardA picture is worth a thousand words, especially to an art therapist! Tune in to learn how our guest uses art in her therapy practice to get a deeper look into the thought processes and understandings of her clients. We get into the nitty gritty of art therapy and communication, especially how it applies to polyamory and polyam relationships. Tune in to learn more, and follow Molly on Insta:@splatter_paint_therapy_
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-02-1937 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.7 - Tiffany Thoen, SoPo Intuitive Eating CoachToday's guest relates her education and passion around intuitive eating to her journey through polyamory. In this episode, we discuss intuitive eating, recognizing patterns, attachment theory, and Jessica Fern's Polysecure. Fun discussion, tune in!
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-02-1732 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.6 - Dee, Identifying Toxicity and Gaining AssertivenessIn today's episode, we cover morality, acceptance, and validation of polyamory and our polyam relationships. Join Dee, our wonderful guest who chose to remain anonymous and me as we dig into some deeper issues surrounding our polyamorous community and society at large.
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-02-1638 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.4 - Heather Tutt Robinson, Relationship AnarchistConsensual Non-Monogamy and Relationship Anarchy are right in line and in the same conversation as polyamory. In this episode, we explore more deeply what that means to our guest, and we see once again how relationships are most successful when we come from a place of kindness!
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-02-1135 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.2 - Renata Leo - Humor and Motivational BloggerToday's awesome guest is a blogger and escape room enthusiast who began her dating life through the polyamory lens, and is now monogamous by choice rather than by default. Tune in to hear her story, and check out her blog at www.buffalosauceeverywhere.com !
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-02-0331 minPracticing Polyamory PodcastE.1 - Your Host, James Sias!Thanks for tuning into the inaugural episode of the Practicing Polyamory Podcast! In this first episode, you'll get to hear my story as I tell it to my interviewer, my older brother Hernan. Looking forward to serving you and our community!
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