Ep 356 - Andrea

Andrea grew up in a fairly conservative suburb and first came out in the queer and leather communities around 2000-2001 after joining the circus. For them, non-monogamy came as part of the queer and kinky package. Over the next decade-ish Andrea explored many different phases and configurations of kink and non-monogamy before a series of serious health issues turned their life upside down. These same health issues also robbed Andrea of their ability and capacity to relate in the same ways and to experience the same kinds of pleasure and enjoyment out of sex and kink as they had been able to for so long.

Today, Andrea takes us on their beautiful and powerful journey of finding the queer community, embracing their queerness and non-monogamy, and currently finding themself single and embracing the joys of solitude while still identifying with the ideologies of non-monogamy and being open to it in the future. This interview is incredibly deep and vulnerable and we hope you find it as inspiring as we did.

Besides hanging out on our podcast, Andrea is also an author. Rather than trying to recreate their bio, we have borrowed the following from their author page at Thornapple Press.

Andrea Zanin, MA, is a white, nonbinary, middle-aged queer writer who lives in Tkaronto (Toronto, Ontario), on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. Andrea’s writing focuses on nonmonogamy and BDSM/Leather. Andrea has written for theGlobe and Mail, The Tyee, Bitch, Ms., Xtra, IN Magazine, Outlooks Magazine and the Montreal Mirror. Their scholarly work, fiction and essays appear in a variety of collections. Andrea blogs at sexgeek.wordpress.com, where they created the 10 Rules for Happy Nonmonogamy and coined the term “polynormativity.” Their first book, Post-nonmonogamy and Beyond, is available from Thornapple Press and they co-authored the second edition of More Than Two.

Check out the full show notes here.

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Ep 162 -The Open Nesters (Tessa + Amir)

Ep 162 -The Open Nesters (Tessa + Amir)

Tessa and Amir have been together for over 30 years and opened their relationship just about a decade ago. The discussion with them is all about enjoying the journey in life. Their first exposure to non-monogamy was when a friend told them they should check out a swinger's club because the dancing was great and the rest is history! Over the years their dynamic and approach has evolved but they haven't stopped enjoying the adventure together.   If you love what these two have to say, you're definitely going to want to check out their new podcast https://theopennesters.com!   Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our January 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

6 Jan 20211h 18min

New Years 2021 Extravaganza Bonus Episode

New Years 2021 Extravaganza Bonus Episode

Happy New Year everyone! We have a fun bonus episode for you all today that is full of listener bloopers, what everyone is thankful for in 2020 even with it being a difficult year, and how we all plan to crush 2021!   Thank you to everyone who left us voicemails. We hope you enjoy this and have a fantastic 2021!   Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our January 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

1 Jan 202156min

Ep 161 - Giselle

Ep 161 - Giselle

Giselle is a free spirit who has lived a very full life of adventure and as best we can tell, she is just getting started! She's been exploring polyamory for close to 40 years and currently identifies as solo poly. This conversation is full of energy, excitement, and endless craziness. Boredom is not on the agenda for the next 90 minutes if you listen to this episode! Enjoy!   Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our January 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

30 Dec 20201h 37min

Ep 160 - Poly in Place (Krista + Brendan)

Ep 160 - Poly in Place (Krista + Brendan)

Krista and Brendan are a couple of 30 somethings who met at band camp in high school and have pretty much been together ever since. Early on in their relationship they began having conversations about non-monogamy and even had an occasional serendipitous threesome along the way. A few years back they dove in a little deeper and started having the conversation again which led them to exploring a variety of dynamics including swinging and friends with benefits before arriving at "kitchen table poly." Find out what exactly that means to them, how to build an incredible polycule, and much more in this amazing conversation.   If you love what these two have to say as much as we did you're definitely going to want to check out their blog over at https://www.polyinplace.com/ ! It's amazing work and a beautiful website as well!   Check out the full show notes here.   Please leave us a voicemail with your blooper or best part of 2020!! Click here to join our January 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

23 Dec 20201h 23min

Ep 159 - Kristen (+ Lindsey + Austin)

Ep 159 - Kristen (+ Lindsey + Austin)

Kristen and Austin started exploring swinging early on in their relationship after they got pregnant and she lost interest in sex. Her solution was to outsource the task. Since then, they have leaned on non-monogamy to help them navigate their mismatched libidos, which have persisted even after the pregnancy. Over the years their dynamic has moved fluidly across the spectrum of non-monogamy and at times completely back to monogamy. They are currently in a triad with a woman named Lindsey in which all three of them have independent relationships with one another. It's a beautiful story and we hope you enjoy it!   Check out the full show notes here.   Please leave us a voicemail with your blooper or best part of 2020!! Click here to join our January 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

16 Dec 202059min

Ep 158 - Cheating On Fear (Beatrice + Dante)

Ep 158 - Cheating On Fear (Beatrice + Dante)

Fear doesn't stop death. It only stops life. Amazing insight straight from the Cheating on Fear website, as is the following bio (not because we're lazy but because we're efficient!). Dante is an anthropologist by training and has traveled the world diving, climbing, and conducting research. Beatrice is a kinesiologist by training and is an avid Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and educator. Together they have traveled extensively devouring life, culture, food, and libations. Join them on their journey of discovering new places and ideas that enhance their individual lives as well as their life together, and share how they can help you live a life without fear.   The discussion we have with these two is absolutely amazing and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it. We cover a wide array of experiences and topics including travel, adventure, infidelity, divorce, non-monogamy, maybe a little swinging, a touch of polyamory... You get the picture. Now get in here and have a listen! Click here to join our December 12 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

9 Dec 20201h 49min

Ep 157 - Jade

Ep 157 - Jade

Jade self-describes as a cyborg who combines provocative thought with moving furniture. Clearly, you're in for an interview that blends a sharp sense of humor with a powerful story. Beyond cyborg, Jade is a comedian, performer, and artist. We're excited and honored to share with you this conversation that gives us a glimpse of exploring love, dating, relationships, sex, and life from a perspective few of us have. Jade is also featured in the upcoming animated documentary "Romantic Chorus" which will be released in the end of January.   www.jadetheriault.com Twitter: @thepaintedjade Instagram: @thepaintedjade   Romantic Chorus Film Instagram: @RomanticChorusDocumentary See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Swingfessions Comic Book A Color Named Love Kickstarter Click here to join our December 12 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

2 Dec 20201h 9min

Ep 156 - Chloe + Drew (Round 2)

Ep 156 - Chloe + Drew (Round 2)

Chloe and Drew were such amazing guests that we decided to have them back a second time! It's not critical that you listen to their first episode (Ep 89) before listening to this one but it will provide some context. Their first episode resulted in a handful of listener emails concerned for Drew's wellbeing in the relationship. In this episode they address those concerns and talk about the incredible amount of growth they have both experienced in the last year. We also have a few laughs and maybe a tear or two... Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our December 12 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

25 Nov 20201h 18min

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