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
221 The Art of Reassurance: Relating Through Doubt and Fear
When we're feeling insecure in our relationships (especially during transitions like opening up, navigating new relationship dynamics, or major life changes), we often seek reassurance from our partne...
13 Sep 202537min
220 How to Finally Hear Each Other: Low vs. High Context Communication
Communication is the foundation of all relationships. But what happens when we're speaking different languages without even realizing it? Often the result is confusion, frustration, and feeling misund...
6 Sep 202531min
