484 - Compersion is a Spectrum with Dr. Marie Thouin

Today, Dr. Marie Thouin is back to talk about compersion and her new book on the subject.

Dr. Marie Thouin is a Mindful Dating & Relationship Coach who supports people of all backgrounds and relational orientations to create intentional and vibrant love lives. She is a leading expert on the topic of compersion and the author of the groundbreaking book, "What is Compersion? Understanding Positive Empathy in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships.” Marie has published seminal research studies, the first-ever encyclopedia entry on compersion, and is the creator of www.WhatIsCompersion.com, a popular website that features her research, blogs, and other resources on compersion. She has been featured in several magazines and podcasts, including ELLE, the Savage Lovecast, and Multiamory.

Check out Marie’s new book here!

PodcastMultiamoryJune 18, 2024Marie Thouin, compersion, compersion research

393 - Polysaturated But Still Thirsty - Listener Q&A Episode

It's time for another Q&A style episode! We're discussing some of our Patreon supporters' questions concerning polysaturation, communicating about availability, feeling homesick for an existing partner when on a date with a new one, friends with benefits, and more!

PodcastMultiamoryOctober 11, 2022Q & A, patreon, polysaturation, compersion, FWB

386 - Compersion: Is It Necessary? (with Dr. Marie Thouin and Dr. Sharon Flicker)

Today we're joined by Drs. Marie Thouin and Sharon Flicker to discuss compersion and the research they have conducted about it. Dr. Marie Thouin was last on the podcast on episode 285 to discuss her compersion research that was not fully completed yet, so we are excited to have both her and Dr. Sharon Flicker here to go over their collaborative findings and discuss whether or not compersion is necessary in a relationship.

PodcastMultiamoryAugust 23, 2022compersion, compersion research, Marie Thoin, Sharon Flicker, research

313 - Compersion Season 2: Roundtable Discussion

This week's episode we're joined by Jackie Stone, the creator of the web series Compersion, and four of the actors in it: Derrick, Jammie, Loren, and Ka. It's been four years since Jackie was on the show and she's finally back to talk about season 2 of Compersion!

PodcastMultiamoryMarch 16, 2021compersion, web series, Jackie Stone, roundtable

285 - Compersion Research with Marie Thouin

Join us and our guest, Marie Thouin, as she tells us about her qualitative research on compersion, as well as her own opinions and experiences with ethical non-monogamy.

PodcastMultiamoryAugust 18, 2020compersion, compersion research, qualitative research, polyamory

96 - Poly Storytelling and Diversity with Director Jackie Stone

This week we are excited to speak with Jackie Stone, director of the poly-themed web series, Compersion. Jackie shares with us her inspiration to tell the story of a monogamous couple opening up their marriage, and her commitment to bringing gritty realism to her storytelling. We also open up the discussion surrounding race, diversity, and representation of people of color within the media and within the poly community itself.

PodcastJase LindgrenDecember 6, 2016diversity, compersion, media, webseries, race, people of color, POC, Jackie Stone

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