Ep 358 - Ava (Three Shades of Grey)

Author, blogger, and speaker of all things polyamory, Kevin Patterson sits down for a wide-ranging interview with us this week. We talk gender roles, male stereotypes, navigating polyamory as a person of color and much more. Kevin also discusses a little bit about the two books he published in 2018: Love's Not Colorblind and For Hire: Operator. We had a great time talking with Kevin and know this won't be the last time our paths cross. Get in here and check it out!   Show Notes   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Join Our Patreon Community!   Kasidie Online Dating   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/   Poly Role Models

23 Jan 20191h 14min

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 Jan 201959min

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 Jan 20191h 23min

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/

2 Jan 20191h 35min

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 Des 20181h 22min

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 Des 20181h 24min

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 Des 20181h 32min

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 Des 201854min