229 Shadow Work in Relationships: What We Keep From Ourselves
Secrets, privacy, and the journey to authentic relationships can be a complex terrain to navigate. When one partner keeps secrets—whether consciously or unconsciously—it creates ripples that affect tr...
8 Nov 202538min
228 “I Only Get the Hard Parts”: Living with Asymmetry in Polyamory and Life
Ever feel like your journey into non-monogamy is all about hard work? You're not alone. Many people reach a point where they wonder if all the emotional regulation, self-reflection, and relationship m...
1 Nov 202547min
227 Transforming Shame into Love with Jessica Fern and David Cooley
We all carry shame—it's part of the human experience. But what if there was a way to transform that shame into something more nurturing and supportive? In this episode, we welcome back Jessica Fern an...
25 Okt 202546min
226 The Secret Sauce of Happy Non-Monogamy: Exquisite Transition Management
We all experience transitions in our relationships. And, they can actually be even more frequent in non-monogamous relationships, like when our attention shifts from one partner to another, when we le...
18 Okt 202539min
225 Fears, Hopes, and Aftercare: Preparing for Polycule Gatherings
Navigating shared spaces as a polycule can feel like stepping into uncharted territory. Whether you're attending a community event, family gathering, or social outing with multiple partners, the absen...
11 Okt 202536min
224 Relationship Anarchy with Dr. Nicole Thompson
Most of us have been conditioned to follow relationship "escalators," those predetermined paths that dictate how our connections should progress. But what happens when we step off these escalators and...
4 Okt 202554min
223 Recovering From Purity Culture with Lauren Elise Barnes
Purity culture can often shape our sexuality in ways we don't even realize. Whether you grew up deeply immersed in it or just caught the edges, cultural messages about sexual "purity" impact how we vi...
27 Sep 202550min
222 The Greater the Tension, the Greater the Potential: Individuating in Relationships
Have you ever felt totally torn between two seemingly incompatible desires? Like part of you wants the freedom of non-monogamy while another part longs for that "one and only" Disney story? You're not...
20 Sep 202542min
