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

You're about to embark on one of our most powerful episodes to date. Marie gracefully blends her moving personal stories with humor as she takes us through how she deconstructed her religious upbringing and then monogamy. It truly is a beautiful story. Beyond her guest starring role on our show, she also hosts her own podcast called Everyone's Autonomous, she's a non-monogamy relationship coach, and she runs a humanist photography business. To sum it up, she's an amazing human doing powerful work and we're honored to share her story. Marie's Website Everyone's Autonomous Podcast Markei Photo and Video 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/

This is a fantastic discussion tying together infidelity, a desire to live life to the fullest, and incredible growth and communication... Sophie and Brandon are in their mid thirties and have been married for four years. This is the second marriage for both of them and they have been "intentionally non-monogamous" for about three years. The way they share how they have overcome obstacles and how they have grown together is beautiful. We are incredibly grateful to them for sharing such a vulnerable and powerful story with us. 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/

This is a wonderful discussion about self-discovery, boundaries, standing up for yourself, and communicating with compassion. Leah is a self-proclaimed relationship junky but only recently dipped her toes into non-monogamy after accidentally matching with someone on a dating app. She didn't read the whole profile... Oops! She ended up going on a date with him and his partner anyways and had a great time but ultimately things didn't work out. She details the whole story and shares with us how her approach to relationships has shifted since this experience. Additionally, a few years ago after getting ghosted she created an Esther Perel Discussion group on Facebook that has grown to almost 12k members. 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/

Our first interview with a throuple! Woop woop! Not just any throuple either... These three are incredible humans and have such an amazing attitude towards life and relationships. It's no wonder they all fell in love with one another! Rah and Tom have been married for about 10 years and open for most of their relationship. About a year and a half ago they met Mel. None of them were looking for a serious relationship, yet, here they are today happier than ever. This is a fantastic discussion about how people's approaches to relationships can evolve and more than that, it's a heartwarming and beautiful story. Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our September 19 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/

At 22, Nicki is our youngest guest so far. She has recently started exploring non-monogamy with her partner and as she puts it, she's standing at the edge of the abyss looking in... And she's super excited about it. All of it! She has a very high EQ and talks about how her experiences in exploring non-monogamy have already helped her understand and confront her anxiety and perfectionism. She's also gained a better understanding of how being highly empathetic and an HSP (highly sensitive person) fit into relationships and self care. This is a fantastic episode and we hope you enjoy it! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our September 19 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/

This episode is such a ball of positive energy and good vibes that it should be titled "How to make Covid your Biatch!" Basically, it's like this: Christy is married to David and in a long term relationship with Jason... David is also in a long term relationship with Rebecca... Jason and Rebecca aren't technically in a relationship but hey, who doesn't like to have a little fun? Oh yeah... They also all moved in together at the start of the pandemic and then had some family join them. So, if you are in need of a little something to brighten your day and to give you some inspiration, look no further. Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our September 19 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/

Rebecca's story is so amazing and inspirational! After a difficult breakup and being monogamous her entire life, she has spent the last 18 months (ish) rethinking everything. In that time, she has jumped into a non-hierarchical polyamorous relationship, started exploring kink, moved into a house with her polycule, and done an incredible amount of personal growth. This is a fantastic story and we hope you enjoy it. See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our September 19 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/

Zach is an incredibly kind and loving human who is full of joy and ready to share it with the world! He’s only 30 but has had a wildly diverse array of experiences… He’s traveled the world, accidentally joined a French Poly Cult in Paris, couch surfed his way across Europe using OKCupid, and even founded a university sanctioned orgy club during his time at Yale. This list only scratches the surface of what we dive into during our discussion with him… Do NOT miss this one! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our September 19 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/

Jane and Jay are in their early-ish forties and have been exploring swinging for the last seven years. The call themselves social swingers and for them it’s all about making friends and going with the flow. They talk with us about how much of a miracle it is that they actually ever swing with anyone because of how bad they are at picking up on vibes from others. But their communication has evolved since they started their journey! Jane also documents their adventures in a super fun, sex-positive, and body-positive weekly comic strip called Swingfessions. We love the vibes these two are putting out into the world and highly recommend you check them out! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our August 22nd 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/

Sky and Kody were destined to never be together... Or perhaps quite the opposite. Against all odds, Tinder somehow made it happen. Lucky for them and lucky for all of us who get to hear their journey! They are amazing humans who take communication and their approach to relationships to elite levels. They decided from the beginning of their relationship that it would be open but took the first few months to deepen their connection before starting to explore. As you will see, the whole journey for them is about sharing incredible experiences with one another and finding what makes them happy on an incredible adventure. See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our August 22nd 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/

Charita Marie is an incredible woman who is an unbelievable advocate and activist in the black, non-monogamous, and LGBTQ+ communities. To name just a few, she is a co-organizer of Poly Dallas Millennium as well as the Dallas lead for Black and Poly. Beyond that, she has an amazing story to share. We talk with her about a wide range of topics including navigating mismatched libidos and asexuality, nourishing relationships during Covid, raising sex-positive children, the importance of self-care, navigating the poly-mono relationship dynamic and so much more! This is a fantastic discussion and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our August 22nd 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/

Kat is a delightful and bubbly human whose journey takes us to multiple continents and is full of self-discovery and growth. She grew up very religious and was engaged at a young age before setting off on a trip to study in Argentina where her world opened up. She shares with us how she went from super religious, to engaged, to single, joined a band, got married, separated from her husband, and is now exploring solo polyamory along with dabbling a bit in some other forms of ethical non-monogamy. It's a fantastic story! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our August 22nd 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/

Amanda and Thomas are in their very early thirties and have been exploring non-monogamy since the beginning of their relationship over five years ago. They have a fluid approach and keep things independent from one another (except for when the threesomes happen), yet, they don't hide things either. They share with us how they are able to find this balance, keep lines of communication open, and how they have been adjusting to spending a lot more time together since the pandemic showed up. It's a fantastic and lighthearted episode that we know you will enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our July 23rd 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/

Jhen is a 30ish year old, hilarious, pansexual woman from Jamaica who has been exploring non-monogamy since she first shared a boyfriend with her best friend when she was six! In all seriousness, monogamy really isn't her thing and pretty much all of her adult-life relationships have been non-monogamous in some fashion. She shares a journey with us which spans multiple cultures and includes a fair amount of laughs! She is also one of the co-creators and hosts of The Monogamish Pod podcast which focuses on ethical non-monogamy through the Black Caribbean lens. See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our July 23rd 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/

Kate and Chris are right at the start of their journey...Sort of. They have been discussing ethical and consensual non-monogamy for the last couple of months but have been forced to just keep talking about it due to COVID-19. The conversation came up after Kate asked Chris for a divorce because after her third emotional affair she concluded that she must not love him anymore since she was interested in someone else. Chris wasn't about to throw away 20 years of marriage that easily and after some long nights of talking it turns out that neither of them wanted to get divorced. Gasp! These two share the incredible journey they have been on together so far and have kindly volunteered to let us track the entire thing in a multiple part series over the next, well, hopefully 40+ years! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our July 23rd 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/

We're honored to welcome Ruby Johnson, co-founder of Poly Dallas Millennium, to moderate our first panel discussion. As she mentions, this is not a race 101 discussion. While it is targeted towards the Black community, it is an invaluable resource for anyone who finds it. The amazing and accomplished panelists discuss difficult topics, share vulnerable stories, and do it all while weaving in humor and laughter. It's a very real conversation with four powerful friends. Thank you again to Ruby Johnson, Charita Marie, Dr. Justin Clardy, and of course Jhen for sharing their voices and experiences with us. See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our July 23rd 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/

Marla's story and message are incredible, you do not want to skip this episode. She is a professional sexologist, intimacy/relationship/sex coach, speaker, and author. She is the owner of Velvet Lips, a sexuality education company, as well as Contract Liberation, a company focused on research for non-profit groups. As a Lecturer at Clayton State University, she teaches Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies. As the Co-Founder of the Sex Down South Conference, Marla aims to bring diverse groups together to learn and share their experiences in the essence of being authentic and fostering sexual liberation across communities. Marla has studied human sexuality for over 19 years, has educated over 20,000 people in over 13 years, given over 400 workshops, and have served over 100 clients in her private practice, all around the world. She has had her influence in the media, as well; she has written over 200 articles, featured in over 20 magazines and books, and has been on over 50 podcasts and independent television shows. She was featured on Netflix’s Trigger Warning with Killer Mike and VH1's Love & HipHop Atlanta. In addition, she also sits on the Boards for SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW! and is on the Community Advisory Board of the Diverse Sexualities and Research Education Institute. She also recently co-wrote her first book, The Ultimate Guide to Seduction & Foreplay (2020) with Dr. Jessica O’Reilly... Seriously, do not miss this one! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our July 23rd 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/

Mrs. and Mr. Jones from the We Gotta Thing podcast join us this week to share their story. "But can't I just go listen to their story on their podcast?" you might be asking yourself... You could. But rumor has it that we have never-before-discussed top secret material. These are of course just rumors. However, what we do have is a fantastic discussion that goes much deeper than their story. Our recommendation is you listen to this episode AND go listen to their podcast. Everybody wins, especially you. See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our June 25th 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/

Felice and Bill are back for round 2! We originally talked to them in Episode 42 and they're back to give us an update on how things have changed for them in the last year and half. They discuss confronting an STI earlier in the year and how Coronavirus has forced them back into monogamy and impacted their relationship as well as their relationships with others. Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our June 25th 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/

Chloe's story is powerful in so many ways. After opening their relationship at the end of 2019, Chloe and her fiancé ultimately ended up parting ways. Starting to explore swinging and polyamory exposed some underlying issues that they each needed to work on individually. Chloe takes us through the journey of discovery and the work she has done on herself over the last few months as she looks forward to how she wants to model future relationships. See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our June 25th 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/

Mel and Carson have been slowly dipping their toes in and back out of non-monogamy for the last couple of years. It has been a slow build up sprinkled with a few speed bumps and lots of learning for them both. This is a great episode for anyone who is in the early stages of exploration or perhaps has been exploring things but it hasn't gone as perfectly as they thought it would. These two take us through all of the work they have done together and how they have come out the other side ready to keep exploring. See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our June 25th 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/

Today's episode is powerful in many ways. Perla and Chad are very vulnerable with us and share many of the challenges they have overcome in the last few years since they started opening up their relationship. Not only do they share their stories, they break down many of the feelings and motivations behind their actions in a way that is really helpful for anyone who may be struggling with similar issues. It's a fantastic discussion and we hope you take a lot from it. See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our June 25th 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/

Irene shares a powerful and moving story with us this week. She has been exploring non-monogamy for a few years and initially got into it towards the end of an emotionally challenging relationship. As you will hear, she has really found herself since she started the journey and has come to be in an incredible place in life and stronger than ever before. She also talks a bit about raising her son as a single mother and how she exposes him to love and openness in a healthy and appropriate way. We hope this story is as moving for you as it was for us. Enjoy. See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our very first Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Laura and David share an experience with us that has never been discussed on the show... Simply put, they had a baby together. It's definitely much more complicated than that. You'll see. They have now been exploring consensual non-monogamy together for about five years and have watched their dynamic evolve in many ways over that time. They are incredible people that we're honored to call friends and they have an amazing story. You won't be disappointed if you have a listen. Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! PolyCamp Northeast Click here to join our very first Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Michelle and Steve never really closed their relationship after they got together. Steve had explored non-monogamy in the past but this was Michelle's first time even hearing about it but it made so much sense to her that she was game to give it a try. After a few bumps, things smoothed out and they found their groove. Over the last few years they have been exploring various forms of swinging and polyamory all over Europe and have been having a blast. Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our very first Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Chels and Luc have been exploring non-monogamy for about seven years together and have seen the dynamic of how it works shift and grow over the years. As they say, it started off more about the bodies and has ended up being more about connections and making lifelong friends. They also own a meditation studio and work with couples who are exploring non-monogamy to help them improve their communication. Enjoy! Learn more about them at www.chelsandluc.com See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our very first Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Carrie and Jack started exploring non-monogamy, mainly of the hotwife variety, the day before we published our first podcast episode, exactly two years ago! Happy anniversary to them and to us! Over those two years they have had a LOT of fun! These two are an absolute blast and their sex-positivity and support for each other is incredible. They could easily have a spinoff show titled "The Adventures of Carrie" and it would be a smash hit. Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Click here to join our very first Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Aubrey and Jason share a beautiful story of growing their relationship and taking it to the next level after going through difficult experiences. They talk about healing from an infidelity, exploring swinging, making amazing friends, and even moving in with one of their partners. They are also the creators of the Meet The Mavericks blog where they talk about everything in their life, from their open relationship to raising their daughter and everything in between. They are an incredible resource and we highly recommend you check them out. See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! https://meetthemavericks.com/ Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast" Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

This one is a ball of pure joy and fun! Tryst and Loq join us on their one year anniversary of the Livin' The Suite Life podcast to give us a behind the scenes look and share a laugh or twenty. They were high school sweethearts who went their separate ways and then came back together over ten years later. Since then, let's just say they have been having a blast exploring the world of swinging. I mean, they went to a swing club on their wedding night! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Check out Livin' The Suite Life Podcast Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast" Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

This is an amazing and vulnerable story... Kerry and Andy's relationship started from a place of openness and honesty but wound up leading to an infidelity that spurred powerful changes in them both. Kerry shares the intimate journey her and Andy went on together to repair their relationship and it has ultimately led to an amazing dynamic that has left them in the best relationship either of them has ever been in. Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast" Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

KamalaDevi and Michael have been exploring non-monogamy in various ways for almost 20 years. KamalaDevi is a self-described muse, mystic, and mentor as well as an author, coach, educator, and activist. Michael is a musician, environmentalist, actor and a co-founder of Tantra Theater. Together, they are dedicated parents, passionate ambassadors of sex-positivity and poly-visibility, and have starred in Showtime's docuseries "Polyamory: Married and Dating." See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast" Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome to Episode 10 of Focus Fridays, a series of topic specific discussions with other contributors, and a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. For this episode we had listeners leave us voicemails or email us describing how they brought up non-monogamy to their partner. We discuss these voicemails along with other tips for discussing non-monogamy with your partner with Catherine, a therapist and relationship coach who specializes in working with people in open relationships. The bottom line: it all comes down to being a team! The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support! Show Notes Download all 10 Focus Friday episodes! https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

Dana and Happy... So much to say... Self described pansexual, hedonist, sluts. Kinky. Polyamorous. Relationship anarchists. All around amazing people with fantastic energy and outlooks on life! They explored non-monogamy separately before meeting and have continued to explore as their lives have merged and their relationship evolves. We discuss it all in this episode...enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast" Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome to Episode 9 of Focus Fridays, a series of topic specific discussions with other contributors, and a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. Our guest today is Libby Sinback, a relationship coach, educator, and host of the Making Polyamory Work podcast. We have a fun conversation about a probably not-so-fun topic, transitioning relationships or... breaking up. We discuss lots of tips for breaking up with someone as well as lots of tips for the person being broken up with. Additionally, these strategies can be applied to many types of relationship transitions, including non-romantic relationships. The key is kindness, consideration, and always having an ongoing conversation about your relationship with the other person. The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support! Show Notes Download all 10 Focus Friday episodes! https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

This is one of the most powerful episodes we have had the honor of sharing. After 30 years of marriage and kids, Mark came out to Denise as gay. Two years later, they're still married! The transformation and impact this has had on each of them and their relationship is incredible. We hope you take away as much as we did from this episode. Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast" Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome to Episode 8 of Focus Fridays, a series of topic specific discussions with other contributors, and a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. In this episode we tackle the topic of sexuality with Angela and Bradford of the By the Bi podcast. This is a lighthearted conversation on a difficult topic. We start off with some general definitions and the conversation evolves from there. We hope you enjoy this one! The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support! Show Notes Download all 10 Focus Friday episodes! https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

Rapunzel is back to talk with us again and this time she brought a partner with her. She's been married twice and swore she wasn't going to do that nonsense again... Guess what? She was wrong! This episode is an amazing look at how two people with very different levels of experience in non-monogamy have been able to come together and build an incredible partnership. See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast" Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome to Episode 7 of Focus Fridays, a series of topic specific discussions with other contributors, and a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. In this episode we continue our discussion on shame with Jill and Jack, a couple who grew up in a conservative Mennonite group and are now exploring non-monogamy. They have been working through all of the shame they have experienced in different religious communities and how to move forward. They have amazing advice for all of us and this is a heartwarming episode you won’t want to miss. The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support! Show Notes Download all 10 Focus Friday episodes! https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

A few years back, while going through a very difficult and isolated time in her life, Katt's hairdresser suggested that she should check out Fetlife... Since then she has been experiencing huge personal growth and change in her life as she has been opening herself up to new ways of exploring life, relationships, and ultimately non-monogamy. This is a powerful and vulnerable episode and we hope you get a lot out of it. See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast" Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome to Episode 6 of Focus Fridays, a series of topic specific discussions with other contributors, and a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. In this episode we discuss the topic of shame with A.J. Bond, the host of the Discomfortable Podcast. We have an incredible discussion around what shame is, the difference between shame and guilt, and how to deal and sit with shame. We learned a lot from A.J. and know you will too! The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support! Show Notes Download all 10 Focus Friday episodes! https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

Hazel and James started their relationship over a decade ago, but with a twist... Hazel was married. She talks about how she has reconciled the guilt from her infidelity and how she and James have used it as a catalyst to open their own marriage as a team. They have been exploring non-monogamy for a few years and in that short time they have covered everything from swinging to having a partner and her kids move in with them. This is an incredible story and these two are fantastic storytellers! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast" Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome to Episode 5 of Focus Fridays, a series of topic specific discussions with other contributors, and a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. In this episode we tackle a potentially sensitive, but very important topic: consent. Our guests are Ginger and Ryan from the Life on the Swingset Podcast and the Intellectual Foreplay Podcast. We hope you take this message forward, make it your own, and help spread the word. The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support! Show Notes Download all 10 Focus Friday episodes! https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

Jamie was first introduced to non-monogamy during college when her and a boyfriend started to explore swinging. Since then she has been learning what her needs are and taking care of her relationship with herself. This has led her to discovering, and dare we say, fall in love with, polyamory. She now identifies as solo poly and has been working the last few years to create and grow amazing communities dedicated to helping people understand and safely explore non-monogamy on their own terms. If you're looking to find or build a community of your own, you don't want to miss this one! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast" Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome to Episode 4 of Focus Fridays, a series of topic specific discussions with other contributors, and a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. Today we continue our discussion around sexual health with the Courtney Brame, the founder of the non-profit and podcast Something Positive for Positive People. Through his non-profit and podcast, Courtney is creating a resource to help people diagnosed with an STI feel less alone and less stigmatized as well as to let them know they have support in navigating dating and conversations around STIs. We discuss his story, including his diagnosis with herpes, tips for bringing up a STI diagnoses with potential partners, and how we can all help destigmatize STIs. You aren’t going to want to miss this one! The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support! Show Notes Download all 10 Focus Friday episodes! https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

Chanelle and Grant have been married for over 10 years and started exploring non-monogamy a few years back when their jobs kept them apart for extended periods of time. It has also helped them navigate mismatched libidos and to create a great network of open-minded friends after relocating. They have been on an amazing journey to find what works best for them, going to polyamory meetups, swinger clubs, and just about anything else they think sounds interesting! They bring a positive attitude and zest to the community and share some great tips and tricks for anyone interested in non-monogamy. Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast" Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome to Episode 3 of Focus Fridays, a series of topic specific discussions with other contributors, and a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. In this episode we talk with Dr. Evelin Dacker, a family physician with her own practice near Portland, Oregon. She is also the executive director of Sex Positive Portland and created the integrative disclosure framework, STARS. We have a fantastic discussion on the misconceptions of STIs, viral vs. bacterial infections, empowering oneself, knowing your acceptable level of risk, bringing up sexual health with your doctor, and more. This is an educational discussion for all of us and information we’re excited to get out there! The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support! Show Notes Download all 10 Focus Friday episodes! https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

Maria and Jory have been exploring non-monogamy since the start of their relationship about 15 years ago. As you will learn, they have found a blend somewhere in the middle of swinging and polyamory to be a great fit for them. Beyond that, they discuss how their relationship looks monogamous to most people but that they do not like to close themselves off to opportunities and experiences that life may present to them. It's a beautiful story with amazing people and we hope you enjoy it! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast" Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome to Episode 2 of Focus Fridays, a series of topic specific discussions with other contributors, and a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. Today we’re talking with Catherine, a therapist and relationship coach who specializes in working with people in open relationships. We discuss how to have intentional conversations with your partner. This is the framework around how to say what you want said and how to let your partner know you’re hearing what they are saying. The content is also applicable outside of romantic relationships and this episode could easily be on a business or parenting podcast. You can also contact Catherine through her business, Expansive Connection. The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support! Show Notes Download all 10 Focus Friday episodes! https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

Sarah and Ed discovered swinging on a work trip to Desire a few years ago... Yes, for real, apparently that's a thing. They started exploring it slowly and have always taken a very laid back and casual approach to the whole thing. Their outlook is super refreshing and a great one if you are new to non-monogamy or swinging. Beyond that, they show how just being yourself is the best approach to swinging and honestly, all things in life. We love their positive and welcoming vibe and are excited to get their story out there. Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes! Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast" Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing 6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Our first Focus Friday episode ever! These episodes are topic specific discussions with other contributors, a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. In this episode, we talk to some of our best friends, Jessica and Matt, who we came out to last summer. They have no background in non-monogamy, so we have a fun discussion with them trying to guess the meaning of vocabulary terms in the non-monogamy space and then us giving them the real meaning. This is a great episode for anyone to listen to, but especially if you’re new to non-monogamy. The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support! Show Notes Download all 10 Focus Friday episodes! https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses