Playing With Fire

[Replay] 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...

28 Feb 42min

240 The Alchemy of Erotic Jealousy & Compersion: A Reverse-Interview with Dr. Marie Thouin & Dr. Joli Hamilton

If you’ve ever been turned on by feelings of jealousy, you are so not alone. Dr. Marie Thouin wrote the book on compersion, so she’s the perfect person to join us to get real about erotic jealousy, hu...

21 Feb 59min

[Replay] 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...

14 Feb 38min

[Replay] 177 Shadow Dance: Navigating Projections in Relationships

The word projection gets thrown around a lot these days, often in an accusatory way (think, “so-and-so is projecting!”). But projection is actually a normal, unconscious psychological process that sho...

7 Feb 48min

[Replay] 105 Shadow Work: What if your monsters were trying to help you live the life you always wanted?

Do your monsters sometimes stage a take-over, hurting you and others? If your monsters could help you live more of the life you want to live, would you get to know them, and invite them in? What about...

31 Jan 45min

[Replay] 164 I HATE THIS: Get Unstuck with Existential Kink (A shadow work method)

A lot of personal growth work is about recognizing and focusing on taking responsibility and changing what we can change in our lives. But sometimes you’re stuck. Stuck and bewildered by how this shit...

24 Jan 54min

239 Radical Relating with Mel Cassidy

Radical relating isn't just about who you're dating—it's about dismantling systems of power and creating community. In this episode, we welcome Mel Cassidy, somatic relationship coach and author of "R...

17 Jan 55min

238 Thriving in Long-Distance Relationships

Long-distance relationships can feel like a never-ending uphill climb. When there are miles between you and your partner, it's easy to fall into patterns that make connecting feel more like a chore th...

10 Jan 31min