Normalizing Non-Monogamy - Personal Stories of Polyamory, Swinging, and Beyond

Jacob is an amazing trans-masculine, non-binary human who is just about to turn 22. He (his preferred pronouns) has been exploring polyamory and non-monogamy for a few years and takes us inside the world of dating and relationships through his life experience and journey. It's a beautiful conversation and we hope you enjoy it! Check out the full show notes here. Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

This interview with Izzy is absolutely amazing! They have been exploring polyamory for a little over three years but that is just the tip of the iceberg. This conversation is really about love, adventure, kindness, and living life. Izzy's approach to all of these is inspiring. We hope you enjoy this powerful interview. Check out the full show notes here. Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Sarah and Keith are in their early thirties and have essentially been together since they were 15, if we don't count that short break during college. They started exploring non-monogamy about six months ago after sort of stumbling across it while posting sexy photos of Sarah in various Reddit communities. They're looking to explore it all and see where the journey takes them. We love the energy and approach they bring to this adventure. Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Brea is 30 years old, queer, nonbinary, exploring non-monogamy for the last ten years, outdoorsy, a forager, professional cook, gardener, and overall badass! We have an honest and extremely powerful discussion about their struggles and what they’ve learned throughout their non-monogamy journey. Also, Brea is a partner to Ryan from Episode 181, so after you listen to this episode, go back and check out that one! Check out the full show notes here. Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Be unapologetically yourself! This is how Amy shows up in life and it is amazing and inspiring. She’s a former sex worker, an attorney, she owns multiple pole dance studios, and she is crushing it all. She’s also been exploring non-monogamy with her husband for about a year now and their story is beautiful. If you’re in the Bay Area, definitely check out Amy’s studios in Berkley, San Francisco, and Oakland! Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Norm is incredibly positive and vibrant with a zest for living life. He has been in a “don’t ask, don’t tell” dynamic with his wife since they got married. Before that, he explored non-monogamy in a variety of ways. He has some amazing stories to share along with some fantastic strategies for navigating dating as a solo guy. Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Jacqueline is so many things... She's a mother, Latine, polyamorous, queer, pansexual, educator, organizational strategist, the co-host of the Curious Fox podcast and COO of the Curious Fox, and overall a super badass person! This discussion covers everything from raising kids in poly families to finding out your partner has been cheating on you a month before your wedding. This is a fantastic conversation and we are so excited to help support the work Jacqueline and the team at the Curious Fox are doing. Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our June 23 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Kelly has been exploring polyamory for over 30 years and as she says it “since before the word polyamory even existed.” Our conversation with her is beautiful and weaves together how she moves through the world inspiring others to be kind, take care of one another, and share love in the ways that make the most sense for themselves. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our June 23 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Jamie’s story is beyond powerful. They are incredibly vulnerable with us about the adversity they have overcome and continue to work through around transitioning, being autistic, surviving a stroke, poverty, and being in a relationship they don’t really have words to describe. While powerful and moving, Jamie also brings levity and humor to their story which is amazing. This isn’t one to skip… We hope you enjoy it. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our June 23 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Phillip grew up in an extremely conservative household which influenced much of how he approached love, sexuality, relationships, and life. Since coming out in high school he has been pushing back and finding what works for him and the life he wants to live. Two years ago his boyfriend presented him with the idea/ultimatum of polyamory, something Phillip had no interest in. Rather than give up on the relationship he dove in and did a ton of research and work on himself to understand how it works and how he could approach it with his boyfriend. Today, Phillip is no longer with his boyfriend but he's continued to practice solo polyamory and is even about to launch a new podcast called Dear Poly! This is a super powerful discussion on so many levels and we hope you enjoy it. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our June 23 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Jessie is in her late twenties and has been exploring non-monogamy for about the past two years. Roy's been trying to turn 50 but Covid keeps getting in the way. He's been exploring polyamory for about ten years. Right near the start of Jessie's journey these two met and started on an adventure together. They share with us their individual journeys as well as what it has looked like for them exploring together while maintaining their independence and setting healthy boundaries. Roy has also recently started working with non-monogamous people as a coach. His business is called Open Relating and can be found at https://openrelating.love. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our June 23 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Ryan's approach to life is to enjoy absolutely every second as much as possible and to have incredible experiences with all of the wonderful people around him. He lives in a house with five, or maybe it's six, (or sometimes seven, depending on the day), people and he welcomes the joy and organized chaos that comes with it. His story is full of twists and turns but more than anything it's full of love. We hope you enjoy it. Oh, and if you get lost, here is the map of his polycule. Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our May 20 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

G joins us for what is quite possibly the most powerful discussion we've had on the show about self-discovery and knowing one's self. At only 25 years old, G has lived all over the world while building amazing communities and relationships that have helped them better understand who they are. Beyond that, their approach to life and relationships, both romantic and not, is beautiful. We both took so much away from this conversation and hope you do as well. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our May 20 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Kitty is on a simple mission: To love and to educate. She describes herself as a cheating serial monogamist for the first 10-15 years of her dating life, and then she discovered consensual non-monogamy. For nearly the past 20 years she has been exploring non-monogamy with her husband and it has completely changed her life. Kitty is also the host of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, author of The Jealousy Survival Guide, and a coach for people who are interested in and exploring non-monogamy. Check out all of her work at lovingwithoutboundaries.com. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our May 20 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Katt brings such incredible energy and positivity to this powerful discussion on personal growth and self-discovery. As she describes it, she grew up as a prude who was pretty much afraid of all things sex. However, in the last few years she has completely redefined her approach to relationships and sex. She is currently exploring solo polyamory and spending time with the people she wants to, when she wants to. You're not going to want to skip this one... Katt and her best friend also host The V Spot Podcast which she describes as a vegan-ish survival podcast for best friends. If you love Katt's vibe, you'll love their podcast. Check it out! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our May 20 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Claire is in her mid thirties and always felt like a misfit in her relationships. That is, until she started exploring ethical non-monogamy about seven years ago... In this fantastic conversation, she shares with us how she and her partner navigated opening their relationship, how they manage their time and energy, and how she's grown since starting her polyamorous journey. Claire is also a coach who works with people in non-traditional relationships to help them create a road map for a path that works for them on a deep level. You can find her at Intuitive Loving for more information. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our May 20th Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Ams and Kat are the hosts of the 2HotWives podcast and are on a mission to create a community where like-minded women can explore their sexual interests and embrace great sex as the ultimate in self-care. We have an amazing conversation with them about their journeys into the swinging lifestyle with their husbands, what they've learned along the way, and how they've each grown individually and together. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our April 17 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Axel and his wife opened their relationship a few years ago after she came to him and let him know that she had fallen in love with another guy. This was a wakeup call that they had put their marriage on cruise control and that something had to change. Over the last few years they have rethought their entire approach to the relationship and their lives overall. Now they’re happily married and have found a way to blend swinging, polyamory, and BDSM into an intentional and dynamic relationship that is thriving. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Axel has also written a book called Marriage and Beyond (Note: We said the incorrect name during the show, the book is not Rethinking Relationships), that will be published soon. He has taken all of the information he has learned throughout his journey, combined it with interviews from others who are exploring and studying non-monogamy, and consolidated it into an incredible resource for us all. Please check out his website to sign up for the pre-launch and support this incredible work Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our April 17 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

This is a beautiful conversation about self-discovery, personal growth, and creating the relationship that works best for you regardless of what others think. Bella and Jase are high school sweethearts who have been together for over 13 years and opened up their relationship about six years ago while they were in their early twenties. They also have a podcast called 4OURPLAY and have created a series of ice breaker games. If you'd like to save 10% on everything on their website, you can use the code NNM. Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our April 17 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Leanne is 22 years old and has been exploring non-monogamy in various capacities for the last five years. Her perspectives on love, life, and self worth are truly beautiful and we're so excited to be able to get her story and positive approach out into the world. One of the other things we love about this conversation is that Leanne is sort of at the forefront of a shift to creating more inclusive and diverse spaces for sex parties and events. She shares some of her incredible strategies with all of us! And, last but not least, she runs an amazing blog and Instagram account called Polyphilia, definitely go and check it out! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our April 17 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Sylvie and Jeff have been together over 17 years and exploring variations of non-monogamy for about four of them. They really jumped in with both feet after going to a sex club together while doing research for a book Sylvie was writing. They have a super fun story and bring such positive energy to everything they do. Sylvie is writing a trilogy called More. The first book, Fun, is out now and available on Amazon! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our March 18 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Pearl is in her early thirties and has been exploring polyamory for a little over two years. She describes her introduction to non-monogamy as being poly under duress. Her ex-fiancé brought up the idea of threesomes and a triad and she felt she didn't really have much of a choice other than to go along with it. Two years later, she is on her own solo poly journey and has grown and learned so much about herself along the way. This is a beautiful conversation and we hope you enjoy it. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our March 18 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

This conversation with Alice and Sam is absolutely beautiful. For them, life is about having incredible experiences with amazing people from all over the world. They have spent the last four years together globetrotting and building a global network of open-minded people using their Instagram account. Their open-minded approach to living life to the fullest and exploring together is enviable and something to aspire to. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we enjoyed having it. Remember to go find them on Instagram and keep up with their adventures. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our March 18 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Cooper is a polyamorous queer author and podcaster who has been exploring non-monogamy for over a decade. He started the Life on the Swingset podcast with his close friend Dylan just nine months into his journey. It began with him and his wife both individually expressing to their therapist that they wanted to sleep with other people. Eventually they shared this scary revelation with each other and started an incredible adventure together. Over the last 10+ years his journey has evolved many times and as he puts it, opening his marriage was the single most impactful decision he's ever made in his entire life. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our February 20 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome back to the Power of Witness Series! This is the final episode of the series in which all of the participants reflect back on the experience and talk about their takeaways and what lays ahead for them. If you haven't listened to the introduction episode for the Power of Witness series yet, we highly recommend it before jumping into this episode. Power of Witness is a collaboration project with Catherine from Expansive Connection. She is a licensed counselor and relationship coach who works with people that are exploring consensual non-monogamy. Power of Witness is a group coaching course in which each week a different couple is on the "hot seat" and will work one - on - one with Catherine while the other couples in the group "witness" them and then provide feedback at the end of their session. Specifically, for this series we have brought back four couples who have previously shared their stories on the podcast to sit on the hot seat over the the next four weeks. This isn't our traditional format but it was incredibly powerful for us as we joined them for the journey and we know it will be impactful for you as well. In psychology, the term “bearing witness” refers to sharing ourselves and our experiences with others or holding space while others share themselves and their experiences with us. There is much we can learn when we are brave enough to open our hearts to one another. Witnessing another person and being witnessed are both gifts to the other person and to ourselves. Being on either side of witnessing is a powerful opportunity for growth through acknowledgement, understanding, and skill acquisition. If you are interested in joining a future cohort (that will not be on the podcast) you can save $20 by clicking here to sign up. There are multiple cohort dates available, check it out now! To access the entire Power of Witness series before it is released publicly, please join us in our Patreon community for as little as $2/mo by clicking here. Check out the full show notes here. https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/ Catherine's Relationship Bootcamp Self-Study Course Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing

Anna and Groot met at a munch about four years ago while she was married and Groot was starting to explore non-monogamy. Since then, they have become primary partners and are currently in a mono - poly dynamic. They share some amazing insight with us into how this dynamic evolved and how it is the healthiest relationship either of them have ever been in. Groot also is a hobbyist writer on Literotica and wanted us to share this link to his work. Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our February 20 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome back to the Power of Witness Series! This week we have Laura and Casey on the hot seat. They shared their story on our show on Episode 105. If you haven't listened to the introduction episode for the Power of Witness series yet, we highly recommend it before jumping into this episode. Power of Witness is a collaboration project with Catherine from Expansive Connection. She is a licensed counselor and relationship coach who works with people that are exploring consensual non-monogamy. Power of Witness is a group coaching course in which each week a different couple is on the "hot seat" and will work one - on - one with Catherine while the other couples in the group "witness" them and then provide feedback at the end of their session. Specifically, for this series we have brought back four couples who have previously shared their stories on the podcast to sit on the hot seat over the the next four weeks. This isn't our traditional format but it was incredibly powerful for us as we joined them for the journey and we know it will be impactful for you as well. In psychology, the term “bearing witness” refers to sharing ourselves and our experiences with others or holding space while others share themselves and their experiences with us. There is much we can learn when we are brave enough to open our hearts to one another. Witnessing another person and being witnessed are both gifts to the other person and to ourselves. Being on either side of witnessing is a powerful opportunity for growth through acknowledgement, understanding, and skill acquisition. If you are interested in joining a future cohort (that will not be on the podcast) you can save $20 by clicking here to sign up. There are multiple cohort dates available, check it out now! To access the entire Power of Witness series before it is released publicly, please join us in our Patreon community for as little as $2/mo by clicking here. Check out the full show notes here. https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/ Catherine's Relationship Bootcamp Self-Study Course Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing

Shannon and Daev started their relationship as part of a loose triad which quickly fell apart due to distance. The two of them stayed together and continued exploring swinging. They have recently began the transition to seeing if more of a polyamorous dynamic may be a better fit for them. Everything is still pretty new and they are very open and vulnerable about the challenges and difficulties they have faced together. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our February 20 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome back to the Power of Witness Series! This week we have Amanda and David on the hot seat. They shared their story on our show on Episode 53. If you haven't listened to the introduction episode for the Power of Witness series yet, we highly recommend it before jumping into this episode. Power of Witness is a collaboration project with Catherine from Expansive Connection. She is a licensed counselor and relationship coach who works with people that are exploring consensual non-monogamy. Power of Witness is a group coaching course in which each week a different couple is on the "hot seat" and will work one - on - one with Catherine while the other couples in the group "witness" them and then provide feedback at the end of their session. Specifically, for this series we have brought back four couples who have previously shared their stories on the podcast to sit on the hot seat over the the next four weeks. This isn't our traditional format but it was incredibly powerful for us as we joined them for the journey and we know it will be impactful for you as well. In psychology, the term “bearing witness” refers to sharing ourselves and our experiences with others or holding space while others share themselves and their experiences with us. There is much we can learn when we are brave enough to open our hearts to one another. Witnessing another person and being witnessed are both gifts to the other person and to ourselves. Being on either side of witnessing is a powerful opportunity for growth through acknowledgement, understanding, and skill acquisition. If you are interested in joining a future cohort (that will not be on the podcast) you can save $20 by clicking here to sign up. There are multiple cohort dates available, check it out now! To access the entire Power of Witness series before it is released publicly, please join us in our Patreon community for as little as $2/mo by clicking here. Check out the full show notes here. https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/ Catherine's Relationship Bootcamp Self-Study Course Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing

Courtney is the founder and executive director of the non-profit Something Positive for Positive People. This organization serves as an intervention resource at the intersection of the sexual and mental health stigma that connects people who are navigating the trauma of an STI diagnosis to mental health resources. Courtney has also been exploring non-monogamy for about a year and shares with us his journey in doing so while navigating pandemics, stigma, and life. He is an amazing human and this conversation is incredible. Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our February 20 Virtual Meet and Greet! Check out the Romantic Chorus Documentary here (see Ep 163): https://romanticchorus.com/ Click here to sign up for the free Q+A on 1/31 with the film team, hosted by us! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome back to the Power of Witness Series! This week we have Jill and Jack on the hot seat. They shared their story on our show on Episode 97 and Focus Fridays 1.7. If you haven't listened to the introduction episode for the Power of Witness series yet, we highly recommend it before jumping into this episode. Power of Witness is a collaboration project with Catherine from Expansive Connection. She is a licensed counselor and relationship coach who works with people that are exploring consensual non-monogamy. Power of Witness is a group coaching course in which each week a different couple is on the "hot seat" and will work one - on - one with Catherine while the other couples in the group "witness" them and then provide feedback at the end of their session. Specifically, for this series we have brought back four couples who have previously shared their stories on the podcast to sit on the hot seat over the the next four weeks. This isn't our traditional format but it was incredibly powerful for us as we joined them for the journey and we know it will be impactful for you as well. In psychology, the term “bearing witness” refers to sharing ourselves and our experiences with others or holding space while others share themselves and their experiences with us. There is much we can learn when we are brave enough to open our hearts to one another. Witnessing another person and being witnessed are both gifts to the other person and to ourselves. Being on either side of witnessing is a powerful opportunity for growth through acknowledgement, understanding, and skill acquisition. If you are interested in joining a future cohort (that will not be on the podcast) you can save $20 by clicking here to sign up. There are multiple cohort dates available, check it out now! To access the entire Power of Witness series before it is released publicly, please join us in our Patreon community for as little as $2/mo by clicking here. Check out the full show notes here. https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/ Catherine's Relationship Bootcamp Self-Study Course Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing

Lea and Mark met at a nudist camp 20 years ago while Mark was leading birdwatching tours. Since then they have slowly opened their relationship at different times while taking breaks for themselves and to raise a kid. Their calm and collected journey into non-monogamy is a great example for anyone who is apprehensive or nervous. It is a great discussion and we hope you enjoy it! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our February 20 Virtual Meet and Greet! Check out the Romantic Chorus Documentary here (see Ep 163): https://romanticchorus.com/ Click here to sign up for the free Q+A on 1/31 with the film team, hosted by us! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome back to the Power of Witness Series! This week we have Felice and Bill on the hot seat. They shared their story on our show on Episode 42 and Episode 130. If you haven't listened to the introduction episode for the Power of Witness series yet, we highly recommend it before jumping into this episode. Power of Witness is a collaboration project with Catherine from Expansive Connection. She is a licensed counselor and relationship coach who works with people that are exploring consensual non-monogamy. Power of Witness is a group coaching course in which each week a different couple is on the "hot seat" and will work one - on - one with Catherine while the other couples in the group "witness" them and then provide feedback at the end of their session. Specifically, for this series we have brought back four couples who have previously shared their stories on the podcast to sit on the hot seat over the the next four weeks. This isn't our traditional format but it was incredibly powerful for us as we joined them for the journey and we know it will be impactful for you as well. In psychology, the term “bearing witness” refers to sharing ourselves and our experiences with others or holding space while others share themselves and their experiences with us. There is much we can learn when we are brave enough to open our hearts to one another. Witnessing another person and being witnessed are both gifts to the other person and to ourselves. Being on either side of witnessing is a powerful opportunity for growth through acknowledgement, understanding, and skill acquisition. If you are interested in joining a future cohort (that will not be on the podcast) you can save $20 by clicking here to sign up. There are multiple cohort dates available, check it out now! To access the entire Power of Witness series before it is released publicly, please join us in our Patreon community for as little as $2/mo by clicking here. Check out the full show notes here. https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/ Catherine's Relationship Bootcamp Self-Study Course Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing

Welcome to the Power of Witness Series! This is a collaboration project with Catherine from Expansive Connection. She is a licensed counselor and relationship coach who works with people that are exploring consensual non-monogamy. Power of Witness is a group coaching course in which each week a different couple is on the "hot seat" and will work one - on - one with Catherine while the other couples in the group "witness" them and then provide feedback at the end of their session. Specifically, for this series we have brought back four couples who have previously shared their stories on the podcast to sit on the hot seat over the the next four weeks. This isn't our traditional format but it was incredibly powerful for us as we joined them for the journey and we know it will be impactful for you as well. In psychology, the term “bearing witness” refers to sharing ourselves and our experiences with others or holding space while others share themselves and their experiences with us. There is much we can learn when we are brave enough to open our hearts to one another. Witnessing another person and being witnessed are both gifts to the other person and to ourselves. Being on either side of witnessing is a powerful opportunity for growth through acknowledgement, understanding, and skill acquisition. This is the introduction episode to the entire series and is incredibly valuable on its own. Catherine lays the groundwork for how to witness and give feedback while the four couples introduce themselves and lay the foundation for the rest of the series. If you are interested in joining a future cohort (that will not be on the podcast) you can save $20 by clicking here to sign up. There are multiple cohort dates available, check it out now! To access the entire Power of Witness series before it is released publicly, please join us in our Patreon community for as little as $2/mo by clicking here. Check out the full show notes here. https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/ Catherine's Relationship Bootcamp Self-Study Course Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing

We absolutely love Jeff's approach to life. You'll hear throughout the conversation how he is always up for new adventures and looking at the world in a new way. His positivity and willingness to learn new things is inspirational and extends far beyond his exploration of non-monogamy. We're really excited to get his story out into the world and hope you enjoy it. Jeff is also a filmmaker and the director of a new animated documentary called Romantic Chorus that is premiering online the weekend of January 29 - 31, 2021. The film explores monogamy (and non-monogamy), sex, fear, and technology through the stories of 21 different people's lives. It is incredible and we hope you check it out and support this amazing work. Please note that this podcast is not being compensated in any way for promoting this film, we simply love supporting content creators who are doing amazing things for this community. https://romanticchorus.com/ Click here to sign up for the free Q+A with the film team, hosted by us! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our January 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Tessa and Amir have been together for over 30 years and opened their relationship just about a decade ago. The discussion with them is all about enjoying the journey in life. Their first exposure to non-monogamy was when a friend told them they should check out a swinger's club because the dancing was great and the rest is history! Over the years their dynamic and approach has evolved but they haven't stopped enjoying the adventure together. If you love what these two have to say, you're definitely going to want to check out their new podcast https://theopennesters.com! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our January 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Happy New Year everyone! We have a fun bonus episode for you all today that is full of listener bloopers, what everyone is thankful for in 2020 even with it being a difficult year, and how we all plan to crush 2021! Thank you to everyone who left us voicemails. We hope you enjoy this and have a fantastic 2021! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our January 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Giselle is a free spirit who has lived a very full life of adventure and as best we can tell, she is just getting started! She's been exploring polyamory for close to 40 years and currently identifies as solo poly. This conversation is full of energy, excitement, and endless craziness. Boredom is not on the agenda for the next 90 minutes if you listen to this episode! Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our January 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Krista and Brendan are a couple of 30 somethings who met at band camp in high school and have pretty much been together ever since. Early on in their relationship they began having conversations about non-monogamy and even had an occasional serendipitous threesome along the way. A few years back they dove in a little deeper and started having the conversation again which led them to exploring a variety of dynamics including swinging and friends with benefits before arriving at "kitchen table poly." Find out what exactly that means to them, how to build an incredible polycule, and much more in this amazing conversation. If you love what these two have to say as much as we did you're definitely going to want to check out their blog over at https://www.polyinplace.com/ ! It's amazing work and a beautiful website as well! Check out the full show notes here. Please leave us a voicemail with your blooper or best part of 2020!! Click here to join our January 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Kristen and Austin started exploring swinging early on in their relationship after they got pregnant and she lost interest in sex. Her solution was to outsource the task. Since then, they have leaned on non-monogamy to help them navigate their mismatched libidos, which have persisted even after the pregnancy. Over the years their dynamic has moved fluidly across the spectrum of non-monogamy and at times completely back to monogamy. They are currently in a triad with a woman named Lindsey in which all three of them have independent relationships with one another. It's a beautiful story and we hope you enjoy it! Check out the full show notes here. Please leave us a voicemail with your blooper or best part of 2020!! Click here to join our January 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Fear doesn't stop death. It only stops life. Amazing insight straight from the Cheating on Fear website, as is the following bio (not because we're lazy but because we're efficient!). Dante is an anthropologist by training and has traveled the world diving, climbing, and conducting research. Beatrice is a kinesiologist by training and is an avid Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and educator. Together they have traveled extensively devouring life, culture, food, and libations. Join them on their journey of discovering new places and ideas that enhance their individual lives as well as their life together, and share how they can help you live a life without fear. The discussion we have with these two is absolutely amazing and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it. We cover a wide array of experiences and topics including travel, adventure, infidelity, divorce, non-monogamy, maybe a little swinging, a touch of polyamory... You get the picture. Now get in here and have a listen! Click here to join our December 12 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Jade self-describes as a cyborg who combines provocative thought with moving furniture. Clearly, you're in for an interview that blends a sharp sense of humor with a powerful story. Beyond cyborg, Jade is a comedian, performer, and artist. We're excited and honored to share with you this conversation that gives us a glimpse of exploring love, dating, relationships, sex, and life from a perspective few of us have. Jade is also featured in the upcoming animated documentary "Romantic Chorus" which will be released in the end of January. www.jadetheriault.com Twitter: @thepaintedjade Instagram: @thepaintedjade Romantic Chorus Film Instagram: @RomanticChorusDocumentary See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Swingfessions Comic Book A Color Named Love Kickstarter Click here to join our December 12 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Chloe and Drew were such amazing guests that we decided to have them back a second time! It's not critical that you listen to their first episode (Ep 89) before listening to this one but it will provide some context. Their first episode resulted in a handful of listener emails concerned for Drew's wellbeing in the relationship. In this episode they address those concerns and talk about the incredible amount of growth they have both experienced in the last year. We also have a few laughs and maybe a tear or two... Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our December 12 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Imani started exploring non-monogamy in 2013 when she was in a relationship that was fading out. Her and her partner decided to give it a try as a last ditch effort to save the relationship but it ended up not working out quite like that. Since then she has continued to explore and learn what works best for her. Her thoughtfulness and insight in this discussion is incredible and wide-ranging. She is also the owner and creator of an online adult pleasure shop called Decadent d'Vices. It is incredible and we encourage you to check it out and use the offer code EMMA to save 20% at checkout! Decadent d'Vices (Use offer code EMMA to save 20%!) Twitter: @DecadentdVices Instagran: @DecadentdVices Romantic Chorus Film Instagram: @RomanticChorusDocumentary See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our December 12 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Mistakes are inevitable and when they happen, communication is critical. Mariana and Rob are a young couple from Brazil who share their amazing story with us and prove that if you can communicate there is nothing you can't accomplish together. One of the other things we love about these two is that they prefer not to define their non-monogamous dynamic. As Rob says, the just do things and they try to understand them together. Also! Mariana is the author of "A Color Named Love", the first children's book with polyamorous parents represented. Meet Anna and her 4 parents in this book that celebrates polyamory and all the beautiful and valid forms of loving families! Mariana just launched the book on Kickstarter and you can be of the first to purchase it and support the book using the links below. Support "A Color Named Love" Kickstarter See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our November 13 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Scarlett is in her early forties and was married for 10 years before getting divorced a few years ago. Since then, she has started exploring just about everything under the sun! She identifies as solo poly and also has been loving the kinkier side of life. She even credits BDSM with helping her quit smoking! She brings incredible energy and personality to this powerful episode and we love it! Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our November 13 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing Poly Dallas Millennium A Color Named Love - Kickstarter https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Emily and Matt both thought they were broken and not meant to be loved like everyone else. Then they met and together decided to openly explore their sexualities and non-monogamy and everything changed for them. It has been an amazing journey but definitely not one without some bumps along the way. In fact, they describe their first experience as a "trial by fire" and it is full of learning opportunities for everyone. They are amazing people who have grown so much together and we can't thank them enough for their vulnerability and willingness to share their story. See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our November 13 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Gabrielle grew up in Jamaica Queens with various forms of non-monogamy happening around her. She has been exploring it herself since the beginning of her dating life around age 17. Since then she has experienced a variety of dynamics and is currently happily identifying as solo poly. She is also a freelance writer who covers polyamory, sex, mental health, relationships, and the intersections of race. Her story is amazing as is her writing. We hope you enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our November 13 Virtual Meet and Greet! Check out the all new inclusive and diverse AltPlayGround! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Rachael shares with us a powerful and beautiful story of self-discovery. She married at a young age and realized years later that she had never had the time to find who she was. At age 32 she had zero sex drive but figured that was just normal because she was "getting old..." Then she went to see the movie Wolverine and saw Hugh Jackman with his shirt off and it hit her that she needed to make some changes. Since then, she has separated from her high school sweetheart, learned a ton about herself, gotten involved in various polyamory and kink organizations, and even started her own publication on Medium called Polyamory Today. This interview covers so much ground and is super inspiring. Enjoy! Rachael's Contact Info: Polyamory Today Fattitude Twitter: @rachael1013 Email: [email protected] See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our October 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Check out the all new inclusive and diverse AltPlayGround! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

During college Wilson had a long distance relationship with a woman in Argentina. The two of them decided to open the relationship in an effort not to limit the other's physical needs. As he describes it, they had no idea what they were doing or that open relationships were even a "thing" that you could do. They just did it. It was a rocky few years and now he has done extensive research and discovery into what kind of non-monogamy he is interested in. This is a great discussion for anyone who is sort of unsure and just starting to figure things out. Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our October 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Check out the all new inclusive and diverse AltPlayGround! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/