Resentment Is a Boundary Problem (And It’s Not What You Think)
If you’ve been feeling resentful in your open relationship, this episode is for you. In Episode 147 of Nope, We’re Not Monogamous, I break down why resentment in non-monogamy is rarely about jealousy ...
26 Feb 24min
Poly Agony: The Mistakes, Repair, and Reality of Raising Kids While Open with Candace Sogren
Non-monogamy isn’t just more love. It’s more feelings, more conversations, and sometimes… a lot more processing. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Candace Sogren, lawyer, former CEO, emotional in...
19 Feb 40min
Needs vs Wants in Non-Monogamy: There’s No Prize for Needing Less EP.145
Struggling to tell the difference between needs vs wants in non-monogamy? If you’ve learned to be “low maintenance” and tolerate a lot, you might be minimizing your emotional needs without realizing i...
12 Feb 20min
The Real Glow-Up: Self-Love, Desire, and Ethical Non-Monogamy with Dr. Joy Berkheimer, EP. 144
Opening a relationship can feel empowering… and activating. A lot of people expect ethical non-monogamy or polyamory to feel freeing right away. Instead, it often brings up jealousy, comparison, attac...
5 Feb 39min
Saying Yes to Non-Monogamy with Natalie Davis, EP. 143
What if non-monogamy wasn’t something you planned… but something you found your way into? In this episode of Nope! We’re Not Monogamous, I’m joined by Natalie Davis, editor of Polyamory Today and auth...
29 Jan 46min
Jealousy Is Shame in Disguise (And That Changes Everything) Ep. 142
Jealousy isn’t a flaw. It’s not a failure. And it’s almost never about your partner. In this episode of Nope! We’re Not Monogamous, Ellecia unpacks a powerful realization sparked by reading Financial ...
22 Jan 11min
When Honesty Isn’t Enough: The Missing Piece of Emotional Safety in Open Relationships, EP. 141
We talk a lot about honesty in open relationships and non-monogamy. Tell the truth. Name the jealousy. Share your feelings. But what happens when you open up and your partner tries to fix it, explain ...
15 Jan 12min
Before You Open: The 5 Signs Your Relationship Isn’t Ready Yet, EP. 140
Opening a relationship can feel exciting and urgent, especially once the idea of non-monogamy is on the table. A lot of couples hear advice like “date separately” and assume that’s the next step they’...
8 Jan 14min
