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 44 - Front Porch Swingers (Brenna + Brian)

Ep 44 - Front Porch Swingers (Brenna + Brian)

This week we have the honor of interviewing the hosts of the new-ish podcast, Front Porch Swingers! Brenna and Brian share some sexy stories with us along with their origin story and some of the other things that make them a unique pair in the swinging and non-monogamy worlds.   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   Kasidie Online Dating - 6 month free trial   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/   http://frontporchswingers.com/

16 Tammi 201959min

Ep 43 - Aleah

Ep 43 - Aleah

Aleah is a young woman in her early 30's who has been pushing the confines of traditional relationship models for a few years. She has been exploring polyamory along with swinging with some of her poly partners. She has an amazing outlook on life and shares some excellent advice for how to view relationships and take care of the most important person in your life... You.   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   Kasidie Online Dating   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

9 Tammi 20191h 23min

Ep 42 - Felice + Bill

Ep 42 - Felice + Bill

This interview blew our minds! These two have so much love for one another and their journey has taken some amazing twists over their 30+ year marriage. They got their start from a little nudge of infidelity and have turned it into one of the best things their marriage has ever seen. This episode is incredible and you need to get in here and listen.   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   Kasidie Online Dating   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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Ep 41 - Sex Out Loud (Tristan Taormino)

Ep 41 - Sex Out Loud (Tristan Taormino)

We had the honor of sitting down at Desire in November 2018 with the one and only Tristan Taormino for a an interview in which she tells us things she has never spoken about publicly before. Her words, not ours. The author, porn director, podcaster, and all around bad ass human shares some amazing stories and wisdom with us. If you are thinking about skipping class today, think again.   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   Kasidie Online Dating   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/   http://puckerup.com/

26 Joulu 20181h 22min

Ep 40 - Mila

Ep 40 - Mila

An incredible interview with an amazing young woman from Argentina who is now living in Barcelona, Spain. She shares a moving story of growing up and exploring her sexuality and different relationship styles with multiple partners while dealing with some extremely traumatic experiences in her life. Most recently, these experiences lead to her falling in love and marrying her best friend who has been going through her own exploration of gender identity. This is is an incredible and moving interview that we are so honored to have been able to be a part of. Thank you to Mila for sharing and taking us along on her journey.   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   Kasidie Online Dating   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

19 Joulu 20181h 24min

Ep 39 - Fight Boring Marriages (Danielle + Clayton)

Ep 39 - Fight Boring Marriages (Danielle + Clayton)

Okay, so these two bloggers are amazing! They travel the world, they dabble in swinging, they had sex for 400 consecutive days, and... They have done all of this while battling against a very strong upbringing in the Mormon church. This episode is a blast and we had a ton of fun talking with Clayton and Danielle and are happy to now call them friends. Have a listen and see for yourself!   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   Kasidie Online Dating   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/   https://www.instagram.com/fight_boring_marriages

12 Joulu 20181h 32min

Ep 38 - Crystal with blackandpoly.org

Ep 38 - Crystal with blackandpoly.org

Crystal has an incredible story that she shares along with some fantastic discussions around navigating the world of polyamory specifically as it pertains to being a person of color. She is the website editor for blackandpoly.org and has been non-monogamous most of her adult life. She also is on the autism spectrum and shares with us some strategies she uses to help her negotiate multiple relationships. This one is a must listen!   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   Kasidie Online Dating   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/   http://blackandpoly.org/

5 Joulu 201854min

Ep 37 - Elizabeth + Phillip

Ep 37 - Elizabeth + Phillip

We have decided to call this episode "The Parenting Episode" because it is honestly one of the most amazing interviews we have heard about handling being a parent while swinging. It also has one of the craziest blooper moments ever happen in the middle, so give it a listen and you will NOT be disappointed.   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   Kasidie Online Dating   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

28 Marras 20181h 36min

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