Ep 361 - Mike (Detoxicity)

We are so excited about today's beautiful conversation with Mike! He's been questioning socialized norms that didn't feel right for most of his life... We get deep with him on his experiences uncovering his queerness, questioning monogamy as the best relationship model for himself, and how he navigates ambiguity in different connections. We also talk a lot about mental health, the life-changing impact of therapy for him, and the power of finding the strength to be yourself, especially when it means pushing against everything you've been conditioned with for your whole life. This is a powerful conversation and we hope you find it as meaningful and healing as we did.

Mike is much better at describing himself and his work than we are and so we asked to use the bio from his website... Permission granted!

Hey there, I'm Mike. I'm endlessly fascinated by and interested in people. Why we do what we do. Where we come from. How we choose to live our lives. What interests us. What our passions are. I love to listen. My goal, if we decide to work together, is to help you be the person you want to be, whether the things you want are related to your relationship(s), your career(s), or your life in general!

I don't have a fancy degree, but I do have a certification (and am working on more). What I think is more valuable than a piece of paper is that I have a welcoming ear and quite a bit of life experience. I'm a thirty year veteran of the high-stress music industry, having worked everywhere from distribution to PR to behind the counter at a record store. Over the last decade, I've become involved in the mental health community as an advocate and a volunteer for various organizations. I've also become a sex and relationship educator, drawing on my experiences as a queer person whose relationship orientation leans toward CNM (consensual non-monogamy). I'm a second generation American with an Afro-Caribbean background, and have a wide variety of tastes, experiences and people in my community. I like to think I can relate to just about anyone in some way, shape or form.

For the past three years and counting, I've also hosted and produced a podcast called Detoxicity, which focuses specifically on men and how we can work to move past the socialized behaviors that often handcuff us. How we can be more open, more caring, more sensitive, and be better versions of ourselves for the people in our lives and communities, and most importantly, for ourselves. I've spoken to and learned from over 150 men, from various walks of life, every race and ethnicity, sexual and romantic orientation. And I learn more every time I speak to someone. I'm in the process of learning every day, and I want to be a guide and assistant to your learning journey as well!

Check out the full show notes here.

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Ep 60 - Steak + Tequila

Ep 60 - Steak + Tequila

The esteemed hosts of the podcast Getting Into the Swing of Things with Steak and Tequila stop by for a super fun chat! They share some tips and tricks on meeting people as well as how they balance their work and life with meeting other sexy people and living it up. They also share what is possibly the bloodiest orgy story we have ever heard.   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   #Open Dating App   PolyFinda Dating App   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/   Getting Into the Swing of Things With Steak and Tequila

24 Huhti 20191h 6min

Ep 59 - Josephine + Wyatt

Ep 59 - Josephine + Wyatt

Religion had these two tightly locked in... Then they moved to France and slowly started opening up their view on sex. Fast-forward a few years and they are exploring swinging and non-monogamy! They had a few very intense experiences that caused them to step back a bit and re-evaluate before recently making the decision to go at it again with a much more strategic game plan.   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   PolyFinda App   #Open Dating App   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

17 Huhti 20191h 7min

Ep 58 - PolyFinda App (Nami + Bruce)

Ep 58 - PolyFinda App (Nami + Bruce)

As Nami puts it, most of the things Bruce does in life are to help other people. Together, the two of them have created a new app called PolyFinda which is a dating and community resource for people living ethically non-monogamous lifestyles. They talk a bit about the app, but more importantly they share their amazing journey with us. These two are some of the kindest people we have met and we are so happy to be able to support their journey. Please check out their app and meet some amazing people, like us!   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   PolyFinda   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

15 Huhti 20191h 6min

Ep 57 - Catherine + Ray

Ep 57 - Catherine + Ray

Catherine and Ray stumbled into swinging on accident after a spur of the moment day trip to Temptation Resort in Cancun on their tenth anniversary. After a few years of discussing and research they decided to move ahead and dive in further. Beyond exploring non-monogamy together, Catherine is a therapist and relationship coach who specializes in working with people in open relationships. They drop some amazing knowledge and insightful stories on us this week. Check it out and definitely check her out if you are struggling or need someone to talk to about your own journey.   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   #Open Dating App   www.expansiveconnection.com   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

10 Huhti 20191h

Ep 56 - Life on the Swingset (Tonia + Dylan)

Ep 56 - Life on the Swingset (Tonia + Dylan)

Tonia and Dylan of Life on the Swingset fame stop by to share their origin story! We talk everything from jealousy and scheduling to sexy board game nights. These two have been navigating non-monogamy in both swinging and polyamory for almost a decade. There is a lot of wisdom in here.   Show Notes   Win a $50 STDCheck.com Gift Card   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   #Open Dating App   Scott's Cheap Flights   Atlanta Poly Weekend   Personal Capital   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/   https://www.lifeontheswingset.com/

3 Huhti 20191h

Ep 55 - Rapunzel

Ep 55 - Rapunzel

Rapunzel has explored swinging and polyamory both while married and as a single woman. She has a great outlook on how all of her different relationship styles with many different people impact her life in such a positive way. She also shares some amazing advice on exploring the world of non-monogamy as a parent and more specifically, as a single mother. This interview will brighten your day and might even convince you it's time to start trying to figure out how to make your way to Desire in Cancun!   Show Notes   Win a $50 STDCheck.com Gift Card   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   #Open Dating App   Scott's Cheap Flights   Personal Capital   Atlanta Poly Weekend   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

27 Maalis 20191h 19min

Ep 54 - Heather + Mike

Ep 54 - Heather + Mike

These two have the pedal to the metal! They have been best friends for many many years and finally took it to the next level. Now, they are exploring non-monogamy together and in the course of a few short months have gone from zero-to-orgy! They have a great attitude and approach as well as some fantastic advice on consent and implied consent. This one gets a little sexy so get in here and have a listen!   Show Notes   Win a $50 STDCheck.com Gift Card   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   #Open Dating App   Scott's Cheap Flights   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

20 Maalis 201959min

Ep 53 - #Open App (Amanda + David)

Ep 53 - #Open App (Amanda + David)

The creators of the new dating app #Open stop by to share their story and to talk about the revolution they are trying to create in the world of dating and inclusivity. This is an amazing resource for anyone trying to meet people in the non-monogamy space and maybe their mission statement says it best: "Our mission at #open goes beyond just dating or hooking up—we're working to create a community where people can create genuine connections. And we're hoping to make the world a little better, while we're at it."   Show Notes   Win a $50 STDCheck.com Gift Card   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Scott's Cheap Flights   Atlanta Poly Weekend   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/   https://www.hashtagopen.com

18 Maalis 201942min

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