Ep 243 - Melissa + Tim

Welcome to Episode 2 of Focus Fridays, a series of topic specific discussions with other contributors, and a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. Today we’re talking with Catherine, a therapist and relationship coach who specializes in working with people in open relationships. We discuss how to have intentional conversations with your partner. This is the framework around how to say what you want said and how to let your partner know you’re hearing what they are saying. The content is also applicable outside of romantic relationships and this episode could easily be on a business or parenting podcast. You can also contact Catherine through her business, Expansive Connection.   The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support!   Show Notes   Download all 10 Focus Friday episodes!   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

7 Helmi 202058min

Sarah and Ed discovered swinging on a work trip to Desire a few years ago... Yes, for real, apparently that's a thing. They started exploring it slowly and have always taken a very laid back and casual approach to the whole thing. Their outlook is super refreshing and a great one if you are new to non-monogamy or swinging. Beyond that, they show how just being yourself is the best approach to swinging and honestly, all things in life. We love their positive and welcoming vibe and are excited to get their story out there. Enjoy!   See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes!   Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast"   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

5 Helmi 202057min

Our first Focus Friday episode ever! These episodes are topic specific discussions with other contributors, a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. In this episode, we talk to some of our best friends, Jessica and Matt, who we came out to last summer. They have no background in non-monogamy, so we have a fun discussion with them trying to guess the meaning of vocabulary terms in the non-monogamy space and then us giving them the real meaning. This is a great episode for anyone to listen to, but especially if you’re new to non-monogamy. The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support!   Show Notes   Download all 10 Focus Friday episodes!   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

31 Tammi 20201h 8min

Daniel grew up with non-monogamy being modeled for him from an early age and actually rebelled against it for quite a while. In this episode he talks about what caused him to give it a second chance and what his model of non-monogamy looks like. He also has a great approach to self-care as it relates to being in relationships of any kind. Check it out so you're up to speed when we have him back on... With his dad. Yes, for real.   Show Notes   Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast"   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

29 Tammi 202051min

Welcome to Season 1 of Focus Fridays!   This is a short trailer for a new project where we have collaborated with many content creators, sex educators, and professionals to have discussions on specific topics instead of doing our normal story-focused interviews. Don't worry, there will be no changes to our regular Wednesday show. Season 1 will include 10 episodes and be released every Friday starting January 31, 2020. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. We are super excited to get this content out there and can't thank all of the contributors enough!   Show Notes   Download all 10 Focus Friday episodes!   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

24 Tammi 20206min

If you are looking to introduce swinging or non-monogamy to your partner via podcast, this is probably one of the best episodes we can think of for doing that. Chris and Fred have an amazing approach to everything. Beyond that, Chris shares some vulnerable and beautiful insight into exploring swinging as a woman and just exploring what it means to be a sexual being who is a woman and mom. We can't thank them enough for reaching out and sharing their story with us.     Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   Try BeachBody On-Demand free for 14 days!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

22 Tammi 20201h 22min

This is a super fun interview with a partner of one of our previous guests. Rachel is married to Norm from episode 80 and she is here to share her perspective on their journey together and her own personal journey. She is a ton of fun and a wealth of information and experience. She's also our first guest who got started in this journey using a website specifically designed for people to cheat on their partners. This is a great episode for anyone looking to learn a bit about boundaries and personal growth, and it also provides another perspective on non-hierarchal polyamory. Enjoy!   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   SafeMatch - Please fill out this short survey for SafeMatch to help improve them in their mission!   Try BeachBody On-Demand free for 14 days!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

15 Tammi 20201h 10min

Laura and Casey cover a ton of ground in this extremely relatable episode. They are in their mid-30's and have been together for over 20 years. In that time, one of them definitely didn't nail it when bringing up non-monogamy to the other, they have shifted their approach a few times, seen powerful shifts in their confidence, navigated raising kids, and have been having a lot of fun! This one has a little something for everyone and we think you will love it! Enjoy!   Show Notes   Fun MyOneCondom Holiday Survey!   Try BeachBody On-Demand free for 14 days!   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

8 Tammi 20201h 13min