Ep 361 - Mike (Detoxicity)
Normalizing Non-Monogamy - Interviews in Polyamory and Swinging9 Loka 2024

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 19 - Catherine + EJ

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Ep 18 - Bed Hoppers (Mrs. + Mr. H)

Ep 18 - Bed Hoppers (Mrs. + Mr. H)

Get ready to laugh... The lovely hosts of the Bed Hoppers podcast stop in for an entertaining discussion of their journey into swinging. We aren't really sure what they said because we can't understand them but we had a great time nonetheless! Mr. H even brought his damn ukulele to the party and played us a tune or two.   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   Kasidie Online Dating   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/   Bed Hoppers Podcast

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Ep 17 - CJ

Ep 17 - CJ

Our first interview with someone practicing solo polyamory... Not sure what that is? We know a great way to find out. Have a listen to his journey to hear the ups and downs of navigating the world of polyamory after spending years wrapped up in religion.   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   Kasidie Online Dating   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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Ep 16 - Spiritual Swingers (Eve + Adam)

Ep 16 - Spiritual Swingers (Eve + Adam)

Our new podcast friends, Adam and Eve, from the Spiritual Swingers podcast come on the show and share some behind the scenes juice along with their journey. We hear how they stumbled into polyamory before getting out of it for over a decade and then switching gears to swinging. It's a fascinating story that you can't get anywhere else, at least not this week!   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   Kasidie Online Dating   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/   https://www.spiritualswingers.net/

18 Heinä 20181h 11min

Ep 15 - Sarah + Bucky

Ep 15 - Sarah + Bucky

This week we talk with an incredible young couple who balances kids, running ultra-marathons, and going to comic book conventions with swinging and polyamory. Swinging didn't work for her, but it did for him. Now the have found a nice blend between the two. Have a listen to hear how they do it!   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   Kasidie Online Dating   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

11 Heinä 20181h 11min

Ep 14 - De + Ray (Club Euphoria)

Ep 14 - De + Ray (Club Euphoria)

The owners and creators of Club Euphoria in Toledo share their amazing journey with us! We talk about jealousy, bisexuality in swinging, and even how they broke up partly because of swinging and then got back together because of it! It's an amazing episode and you don't want to miss it!   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   Pendulum Party Details   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Kasidie Online Dating   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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Ep 13 - Peacock Couple (Andi + Anthony)

Ep 13 - Peacock Couple (Andi + Anthony)

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Ep 12 - Mr. + Mrs. B

Ep 12 - Mr. + Mrs. B

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