Posts tagged polyamory
493 - But What if I Want the Relationship Escalator?
493 - But What if I Want the Relationship Escalator?

Today, we're discussing the relationship escalator, which is often criticized in non-monogamous spaces. However, some non-monogamous folks may want the same milestones and journey that the relationship escalator provides, so today we're talking about what can happen if you're someone who wants to move up the escalator with a partner or partners. We'll be going over some pros and cons of the relationship escalator, some research about how quickly people tend to escalate in relationships, and how to navigate your journey if the relationship escalator is something you want in your life.

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PodcastMultiamoryrelationship escalator, polyamory, non-monogamy, escalating
489 - Multiamory Presents: Unmet Needs in Polyamory
489 - Multiamory Presents: Unmet Needs in Polyamory

Today we're very excited to be showcasing an episode from our good friend Libby Sinback's podcast, Making Polyamory Work. In this episode, she's discussing unmet needs in polyamorous relationships from multiple angles.

Libby Sinback is a queer, polyamorous mom, the host of the podcast Making Polyamory Work and a coach for people who want extraordinary relationships while choosing to live and love outside the status quo. She is certified in Relational Life Therapy, and has coached hundreds of people in breaking their unhelpful relationship patterns so that they can have happier, more nourishing love in their life. Libby believes love is why we're here, and how we heal.

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PodcastMultiamoryLibby Sinback, unmet needs, needs, polyamory, coaching
416 - Neurodiversity and the Benefits and Challenges of Non-Monogamy (with author Alyssa Gonzalez)
416 - Neurodiversity and the Benefits and Challenges of Non-Monogamy (with author Alyssa Gonzalez)

We're so excited to be joined by author Alyssa Gonzalez for today's episode! She is the author of Non-monogamy and Neurodiversity, which was published in February 2023.

Alyssa is a biology Ph.D., professional speaker, and writer. Her fiction uses science-fiction and fantasy elements to explore social isolation, autism, gender, trauma, and the relationships between all these things. She writes at The Perfumed Void (the-orbit.net/alyssa), on the subjects of biology, history and her experiences as an autistic ex-Catholic Hispanic transgender immigrant to Canada. She has also written a book about polyamory from a neurodivergent perspective. She lives in Ottawa, Canada with a menagerie of pets.

Today, Alyssa discusses her writing process and journey with us, traits of neurodiversity that make non-monogamy easier and more difficult respectively, stigma and tropes around neurodivergence, and more!

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PodcastMultiamoryneurodiversity, neurodivergent, autism, Alyssa Gonzalez, non-monogamy, polyamory
414 - To Come Out or Not to Come Out with Martha Kauppi
414 - To Come Out or Not to Come Out with Martha Kauppi

Martha Kauppi has rejoined us today to talk about coming out of the closet and how it relates in particular to the intersection of our professional and personal lives.

For those who are just meeting her, Martha is a therapist, author, speaker, and educator specializing in complex relational therapy, sex issues, and alternative family structures. She trains therapists all over the world to work more effectively with a broad range of sex issues, and with clients who are in open relationships. She is the author of the groundbreaking new book Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients).

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PodcastMultiamoryMartha Kauppi, therapy, polyamory, coming out, closet, closeted
412 - Judaism and Polyamory (with Rabbi Nikki DeBlosi)
412 - Judaism and Polyamory (with Rabbi Nikki DeBlosi)

This week we're joined by Rabbi Nikki DeBlosi, PhD. She is a queer, polyamorous, entrepreneurial rabbi who brings expertise in queer theory and belonging to Jewish teaching and ritual. She holds a BA in Women’s and Gender Studies from Harvard University, an MA and a PhD in Performance Studies from New York University, and an MA in Hebrew Language and Letters and rabbinic ordination from the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion.

Throughout this episode, Rabbi Nikki discusses polyamory in Judaism, her article published in The Reform Jewish Quarterly Fall 2022 “The Family Issue,” her own lifecycle and ritual work, religious texts from a Jewish perspective, and more!

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PodcastMultiamorypolyamory, Judaism, Talmud, Torah, religion
402 - Looking Back on the Polyamorous Commune (with authors Glen Olson and Terry Lee Brussels)
402 - Looking Back on the Polyamorous Commune (with authors Glen Olson and Terry Lee Brussels)

Glen Olson and Terry Lee Brussels, authors of the book "Fifty Years of Polyamory in America: A Guided Tour of a Growing Movement," join us for a deep discussion about their book, the history of polyamory, influences from literature and the idea of a utopian society, and more.

Glen Olson is an author and historian of polyamory communities in America. He is a retired fire captain, paramedic, and technical writer. Over the years he has made presentations to colleges and science fiction conventions on the subject of open relationships and polyamory. Find more about Glen at glenolson.org.

Terry Lee Brussel-Rogers is an author and hypnotherapist, helping clients with everything from intimacy without jealousy to spiritual growth and poly relationship coaching. Terry co-founded Live the Dream, an education and support group for people interested in alternative lifestyles, cooperative living, open relationships and group marriage.

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PodcastMultiamorypolyamory, commune, history of polyamory, book, community, primary, secondary, tertiary
398 - Monogamy and Relationship Anarchy
398 - Monogamy and Relationship Anarchy

Today's episode is guaranteed to spark strong opinions. We're discussing relationship anarchy: can it be practiced in monogamy or is it a contradiction of terms? We'll be looking at some of the core components of relationship anarchy and how they can be applied in order to improve our relationships and work against the various normative systems that cause so many to be hurt, disenfranchised, or disempowered.

For some more background and a deeper dive into relationship anarchy, check out Episode 150: Relationship Anarchy 101, and Episode 339: The Smorgasbord of Relationships.

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PodcastMultiamorymonogamy, relationship anarchy, relationships, relationship styles, polyamory, monogamy anarchy
381 - OPEN with William Winters
381 - OPEN with William Winters

Today we're interviewing William Winters, who is on the board of directors for OPEN (Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy). William Winters is a seasoned digital campaign strategist for progressive organizations and causes, and a leader in the Bay Area’s polyamorous and sex-positive communities. He is also the founder of Bonobo Network, a sex-positive, consent-focused, power-aware community, and the founder of Express Yourself, a quarterly gathering uniting people of color in celebrations of the erotic. He has been featured in the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle.

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PodcastMultiamoryWilliam Winters, OPEN, ENM, politics, community, polyamory
366 - Desirability
366 - Desirability

This week we're covering a tough topic: desirability politics and dating preferences. Analyzing where our preferences come from, especially within the context of sexual and romantic connections, may tell us a lot about society as a whole rather than any individual person’s choices.
Our researcher, Dr. Keyanah Nurse, joins us to day to help us unpack how all desire is political, how these politics play out in dating and partner selection, and how they may show up in managing multiple polyamorous relationships.

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PodcastMultiamorydesirability politics, desirability, preferences, polyamory, dating preferences, sociology
364 - Polyamory and Disability
364 - Polyamory and Disability

This week's episode is focusing on disability, specifically what it means to have a disability, dating with disabilities, and addressing ableism both in the polyamorous community and within our individual relationships.

We are joined by one of our researchers, Em Mais, to discuss these topics and get their insight on them as a disabled, polyamorous person.

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PodcastMultiamorypolyamory, disability, ableism
356 - Open: Non-monogamy and Sexual Liberation (with author Rachel Krantz)
356 - Open: Non-monogamy and Sexual Liberation (with author Rachel Krantz)

This week we are joined by journalist and Bustle founding editor Rachel Krantz to talk about her new book, Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-monogamy. Rachel goes into depth about sexual liberation, feminism, gender, abusive dynamics, spirituality, and more during this comprehensive look at her newest work. Visit Rachel's website at www.racheljkrantz.com to learn more about her and her writing or to order Open.

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PodcastMultiamoryRachel Krantz, non-monogamy, polyamory, new book, book, author, journalist, spirituality, liberation, sexual liberation, memoir
340 - Polyamory and Therapy (with Martha Kauppi)
340 - Polyamory and Therapy (with Martha Kauppi)

This week we're joined with Martha Kauppi to talk about her book, as well as discussing how therapists can best serve their non-monogamous clients, some of the most important tools that help make polyamorous relationships thrive, and what to look for if you are seeking a therapist for yourself or your relationship.
Martha Kauppi is a therapist, author, speaker, and educator specializing in complex relational therapy, sex issues, and alternative family structures. She trains therapists all over the world to work more effectively with a broad range of sex issues, and with clients who are in open relationships. She is the author of Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients).

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PodcastMultiamorytherapy, therapist, nonmonogamy, polyamory, relationships, sex, relational intimacy, boundaries