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496 - Trying Monogamy After Non-Monogamy with Rachel Krantz
496 - Trying Monogamy After Non-Monogamy with Rachel Krantz

Rachel Krantz is back to talk about her experience with monogamy after being non-monogamous. Rachel is a journalist and the author of OPEN: One Woman's Journey Through Love and Polyamory. She was the namer of Bustle, and one of its three founding editors. She’s the recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, the Investigative Reporters and Editors Radio Award, the Peabody Award, and the Edward R. Murrow Award. You can follow her on Instagram @rachelkrantz, and subscribe to her podcast, Help Existing, wherever you get your podcasts.

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PodcastMultiamoryguest, Rachel Krantz, monogamy, identity
495 - Anger & Anxiety: The Unexpected Couple Ruining Your Relationships
495 - Anger & Anxiety: The Unexpected Couple Ruining Your Relationships

For today's episode, we're examining anger from a slightly different perspective: how it relates to anxiety and vulnerability in your relationships. We're going to be talking about the science behind why anger and anxiety are often closely linked, debunking common myths about what these emotions look like in relationships, and giving you practical tools to break free from the cycle of reactivity.

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PodcastMultiamoryanger, anxiety, vulnerability, reactivity
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
492 - Workaholics Aren’t Actually More Productive
492 - Workaholics Aren’t Actually More Productive

Today we're diving into workaholism and its effect on relationships. A lot of us in western (American) culture pride ourselves on working hard and never taking a break, but how effective is this mentality, really? Often, things like our relationships may suffer without a healthy work/life balance, and so today we'll be discussing why some of us work so hard and so much, some habits to look out for that may be causing more harm than good, and how to shift workaholic tendencies so your relationships can thrive.

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PodcastMultiamoryworkaholism, workaholics, productivity, work/life balance
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
488 - Out and Empowered: Protections and Visibility for non-monogamy with OPEN
488 - Out and Empowered: Protections and Visibility for non-monogamy with OPEN

Today we're excited to be joined by Brett Chamberlin from OPEN! Brett (he/him) is a social impact organizer with over a decade of leadership experience building a more just and joyous future. He is the founder and Executive Director of OPEN, the Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy. Prior to launching OPEN, Brett worked in the environmental movement as the Director of Community Engagement at The Story of Stuff Project and the co-founder of the Post Landfill Action Network. He lives in the California Bay Area.

We'll be chatting with Brett about progress for non-monogamous folks over the past few years, from securing rights to overall awareness of non-monogamy as a relationship style.

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PodcastMultiamoryOPEN, Brett Chamberlin, rights, legal, activism
486 - Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center with Rhaina Cohen
486 - Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center with Rhaina Cohen

Today we're talking about friendship, love, and romance with Rhaina Cohen. Rhaina is the author of the bestselling book The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center. She's an award-winning producer and editor for NPR's documentary podcast Embedded. And she's written about social connection and policy for The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post and other outlets.

Find her on Instagram @rhainacohen, or her newsletter here.

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PodcastMultiamoryRhaina Cohen, author, authors, books, book, friendship
485 - My Ex Hurt Me Deeply. Can We Still be Friends? Listener Q&A
485 - My Ex Hurt Me Deeply. Can We Still be Friends? Listener Q&A

We're back with another full-length Q&A episode answering questions from our supporters on Patreon. For today's episode, we'll be discussing what to do when you're in love with someone who hasn't disclosed that you're in love to their nesting partner, getting clarity on why you might want additional partners, and how to stay friends with an ex who has hurt you badly in the past.

If you'd like your question answered on the show, consider joining our Patreon!

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PodcastMultiamoryQ&A, Q&A episode, listener questions, Q & A
484 - Compersion is a Spectrum with Dr. Marie Thouin
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!

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PodcastMultiamoryMarie Thouin, compersion, compersion research
482 - Un-Diagnose Yourself with Todd Baratz
482 - Un-Diagnose Yourself with Todd Baratz

Join us today for a very special discussion with Todd Baratz. Todd is a renowned psychotherapist and sex therapist whose innovative approach to mental health and relationships has established him as a leading figure in his field. In addition to his clinical practice, Baratz is a prolific writer and speaker. His insights are regularly featured in various media outlets, where he discusses topics ranging from romantic relationships to individual mental wellness. He lives in New York City and Los Angeles. Learn more on Instagram under his handle @YourDiagnonsense.

Visit his website at toddbaratz.com and to order his new book, How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind.

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PodcastMultiamorytherapist, Todd Baratz, mental health, author
480 - Communication Hacks: Remastered
480 - Communication Hacks: Remastered

This week we have a throwback episode going back six years ago to when we discussed three powerful communication tools to strengthen your relationships: switchtracking, bids, and microscripts. We're going to explore each of these concepts, provide examples of each, and talk about some practical and actionable tips to help you use them to foster better communication in your relationships.

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PodcastMultiamorycommunication hacks, communication, switch tracking, switchtracking, bids, micro scripts, microscripts, throwback
479 - Grief, Breakups, and Hope for What Comes Next
479 - Grief, Breakups, and Hope for What Comes Next

This week we're talking about breaking up again, specifically about the process of grieving a breakup through the lens of the five stages of grief. Long relationships in particular can have difficult breakups and it can be hard to know where to turn. We're going to explore the stages of grief, healing, and recovery, and hope our musings can be helpful for people going through hard breakups.

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PodcastMultiamorygrief, breakup, breakups, recovery, healing, 5 stages of grief
478 - "How to put RA principles into practice when most people you interact with don't subscribe to it?"
478 - "How to put RA principles into practice when most people you interact with don't subscribe to it?"

This week's Q&A episode is circling back to relationship anarchy and how to navigate it when most people either don't subscribe to it or don't even know what it is.

If you want your question answered on a future Q&A join our Patreon community at www.patreon.com/multiamory.

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PodcastMultiamoryQ&A, Q&A episode, relationship anarchy, RA, listener questions, patreon questions
477 - I Love You But I Don't Like You
477 - I Love You But I Don't Like You

This week, we're exploring the difference between loving someone and liking someone. We're specifically discussing how it is we can love someone but also not like being around them very much, and if one feeling is more important than the other. We'll also be talking about how knowing the distinction between liking and loving can help us show up in our relationships, and as always we'll have some takeaways to help you navigate these distinctions.

Take the Love & Like test we talk about in the episode here: https://www.idrlabs.com/love-and-liking/test.php

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PodcastMultiamorylove, like, love vs. like, Zick Rubin, Sternberg's theory of love