Ep 45: Mononormativity with Marla Schreiber @polyamarla

In this episode we're talking about the BIGGEST of the BIG FEELS in Polyamory: Jealousy, Comparison and Fear of Abandonment cuz you are NOT alone if you experience one or all three of these! We changed things up- added some segment titles and SFX this time. Let us know what you think! Curious about Coaching with Greg or Leanne Certified Relationship and Sexuality Coaches specializing in polyamory and non-monogamy? Visit us at https://empoweredpoly.ca AND check out our upcoming PolyLab happening Saturdays in October 2025 on "Polyamory and Big Feels: Cuz You Can't Just Ghost Your Emotions" (Small Group Coaching) at https://empoweredpoly.ca/the-polylab/ Book soon because we will fill up fast!AND join the Empowered Poly Newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/iEfop6Check out our blogs at https://gregmillion.com and https://leannemillion.comQuestions or suggestions? Get in touch at info@empoweredpoly.ca#polyamory #enm #cnm #openrelationships #mononormativity #nonmonogamy #polyamorous #relationshipcoaching #ethicalnonmonogamy #polyam #relationshipcoaching #nonmonogamous

5 Sep 51min

Wow! What a journey Nicole has had! With eloquence and awareness she shares what it was like to grow up in purity culture and to come to terms with her own queer and polyamorous identities. Nicole Thompson is a sex and relationship psychotherapist, host of Modern Anarchy Podcast, the author of the first published research study on Relationship Anarchy and one of the leading academic theorists on Non-Monogamy, Playfully Embodied Sexuality, and Psychedelic-Integration Therapy.Join us, Leanne and Greg Million, Certified Relationship Coaches as we dive into Nicole's fascinating self discoveries about herself, psychedelics and her experiences navigating her own sexuality.TW: Mentions sexual assault and rape cultureInterested in the Modern Anarchy Podcast or working with Nicole? Visit modernanarchypodcast.comInterested in personal, couples or group coaching with Greg or Leanne? Visit empoweredpoly.ca#modernanarchypodcast #relationshipanarchy #purityculture #polyamory #polyamorous #relationshipcoach #rapeculture #nonmonogamy #nonmonogamous #NicoleThompson #empoweredpoly

15 Juli 1h 4min

Let's talk about being a good hinge! Many of the issues in a polyamorous or non-monogamous relationship can be prevented with responsible & compassionate choices made by the hinge - the person with multiple partners. Join us, Leanne & Greg Million, Certified Relationship Coaches specializing in polyamory and non-monogamy as we explore the role of a hinge and how it relates to best practices in communication, emotional labor, boundaries & autonomy, bottle-necking, scheduling, personal responsibility, supporting partners, power dynamics, triangulation, and fostering security instead of competition.Interested in personal, couple's or group coaching or want to know more about us? Visit www.empoweredpoly.ca #polyamory #relationshipcoaching #hinge #polyam #polyamorousrelationships #nonmonogamous #openrelationships #ethicalnonmonogamy #nonmonogamy

17 Juni 1h 8min

Join us, Leanne & Greg Million, Certified Relationship Coaches as we chat with Lola Phoenix, the delightful author of "The Anxious Person's Guide to Non-monogamy" and "The Non-monogamy Journal"!We spoke to Lola about the concept of "anchor" as a grounding tool for navigating non-monogamy, especially for anxious individuals. She shared her struggles as an introvert and in trying to find community in polyam, as well as emphasizing that understanding one's nervous system and reframing anxiety as a protective response rather than an enemy can be helpful. She suggests treating anxious thoughts as a part of oneself that needs comfort, rather than something to fight against We are all definitely on the same page about the importance of taking responsibility for one's role in creating and cultivating healthy relationships.You can reach Lola and find her books and upcoming course at www.nonmonogamyhelp.comInterested in Coaching with one of us? Visit ⁠us @ empoweredpoly.ca.#anxiety #interview #podcast #relationshipcoach #relationshipcoaching #polyamory #polyamorous #polyamorousrelationship #anxious #ethicalnonmonogamy #openrelationships #openrelationships #polyam

30 Mars 1h 5min

Join us, Leanne & Greg Million, Certified Relationship Coaches as we chat with the one and only Kathy Labriola - author of "Love and Abundance: A Counselor's Advice on Open Relationships" (NEW EDITION AVAIL), "The Jealousy Workbook", and "The Polyamory Break Up Book". We spoke to her about her latest work "Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships" and had a frank exploration about how aging impacts our polyamorous relationships, what poly elders bring to the table and considerations that poly elders (and their partners) may have that are unique. You can reach Kathy at anarchofeminist@yahoo.com, call (510) 841-5307 or visit her website at www.kathylabriola.com. We refer to the Empowered Poly episode 27 on Safer Sex as well as Episode 31 All About Ambiamory. Interested in Coaching with one of us? Visit empoweredpoly.ca

3 Mars 1h 2min

Content Warning: mentions (with no detail) self-harm and abusive relationships. Celebrate 4 years and 40 episodes with us, Greg and Leanne Million Certified Relationship Coaches, as we unpack an AI-generated list of reasons (which Leanne printed but didn't "create") why people choose to cheat in Polyamorous or Non-monogamous Relationships. For those who may be considering cheating, for those who have, and for those who seek to understand cheating and perhaps reflect on what contributes to cheating in a relationship. Enjoy our content? Give us a Like/Follow and leave us a comment! We are always open to feedback! NOTE: When we refer to a singular partner/relationship, we are aware that many of us have multiple partners, and that these conversations/conficts may occur in multiple relationships. And at the END enjoy our post-show chat (yes, those are our terrible British accents)! References made: The book "Polywise" by Jessica Fern and David Cooley - top resource out there which we highly recommend. Previous Empowered Poly podcast episodes: "Relationship Agreements", "All About Relationship Autonomy" (and check out Greg's blog article on Relationship Autonomy on his website at gregmillion.com), "Boundaries", "Polywise" and "Tools vs. Rules" our very first show! Interested in coaching with one of us? Visit us at empoweredpoly.ca #polyamory #relationshipcoach #polyamorous #polyamorousrelationship #cheatinginrelationships #cheating #polyam #infidelity #honestyinrelationships #nonmonogamy #consensualnonmonogamy #ethicalnonmonogamy

30 Dec 20241h 7min

Join us, Leanne & Greg Million Relationship Coaches, as we dive into why boundaries are important, why they are challenging, what types there are, what they are and what they aren't! Boundaries can be a steep learning curve for some of us, so hopefully this episode helps you advocate for and honour your own and someone else's boundaries. Trigger warning: mentions sexual coercion. #empoweredpoly #relationshipissues #relationshipcoach #relationshipadvice #healthyrelationship #communication #communicationcoaching #communicationskills #boundaries #boundariesinrelationships #boundaries101 #boundariesarehealthy #boundariesinrelationships

21 Okt 202455min