Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relatio...
Multiamory offers support and advice for modern relationships. Whether you are monogamous, polyamorous, swinging, casually dating, or if you just do relationships differently, we see you and we’re here for you. Multiamory is a proud member of Pleasure Podcasts. For network details, contact cameron@pleasurepodcasts.com.
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353 - De-nesting Without De-escalating
Most of the time, when a couple decides not to live together anymore, we assume it means they're breaking up. In this episode, we're discussing how to de-nest without de-escalating a relationship, why some people might want to do this, and we'll be hearing
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352 - Safer Sex Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of our safer sex series! Part 2 will explore a more personal connection to sexual wellness, including discussing the options available for practicing safer sex. We will also look at some real-life examples of how to have more effective se
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351 - Safer Sex Part 1
This week marks the start of a two-part series on sexual health. In part one we're covering STIs, STDs, and how we can have better, more informed conversations that help reduce stigma and keep us and others healthy, both physically and mentally, when it co
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350 - Abundance and Scarcity
This week we're talking about abundance and scarcity, and exploring the science behind feelings of scarcity or abundance and how it can affect our behavior when it comes to dating and relationships.
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349 - Trauma, Shame, and Post-Pandemic Recovery...
This week we're welcoming Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Brian Mahan onto the show! In 2003, Brian suffered 7-10 panics attacks a day, following a catastrophic car wreck. After just 3 sessions with a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, he was symptom fre
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348 - Transforming Feelings Into Words
This week we're discussing transforming feelings into words effectively, which is the basis of most talk therapy and is often fundamental in having successful relationships. We're going over why it can be difficult to put this into practice, as well as som
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347 - Good Enough Sex
This week's episode is covering the Good Enough Sex model, which was created in 2007 to help improve couples' sex lives. We're going to be going over the twelve dimensions of good enough sex to see what kinds of positive takeaways we can get.
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346 - Is Seeking a Third Ethical?
This week we're revisiting the concept of adding a third person to an existing dyadic relationship, the ethics surrounding it, and whether or not it can be approached in a way that respects all parties involved.
52 min
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345 - Sex Education with Sam Cat
This week we're joined by Sam Cat, creator of the website Shrimp Teeth, which provides coaching and resources for how we think about sex, queerness, and polyamory. Sam is here talking about sex education, sex positivity, and more!
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344 - Handling Rejection
Rejection is something everyone has to deal with at some point in their lives. This episode explores rejection, including how to have a better understanding of it and some ways to cope with it when you experience it.
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343 - Autism, Neurodiversity and Relationships ...
This week we're joined by Stevie Lang! Stevie is an Autistic writer from Australia and has joined us today to speak about some of the topics he writes about, Autism, non-monogamy, kink, trans experience, and sexuality, and to answer some questions from our
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342 - To Forgive or Not To Forgive
What is forgiveness really all about? Some see it as healing and restorative, and others view it as harmful and invalidating. This episode is covering some of the studies that have been done about forgiveness while we look at its benefits and potential pit
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341 - Cheating in Non-monogamous Relationships
Is it possible to cheat in a non-monogamous relationship? We're discussing this question and a whole lot more during this week's episode on infidelity and non-monogamy.
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340 - Polyamory and Therapy (with Martha Kauppi)
This week we're joined with Martha Kauppi to talk about her book, as well as discussing how therapists can best serve their non-monogamous clients, some of the most important tools that help make polyamorous relationships thrive, and what to look for if yo
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339 - The Smorgasbord of Relationships
This week's episode is all about the Relationship Anarchy Smorgasbord! We're discussing its history and creation, its significance, and how you can use it in your relationships even if you don't identify as a relationship anarchist.
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338 - The Science of Relationship Maintenance
This week's episode is all about relationship maintenance, or what we can do to ensure our relationships are as positive and fulfilling as possible for everyone involved. We're going to discuss this, as well as what kinds of maintenance are best to do, in
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337 - Kids, Consent, and Sex Education
This week's episode we are joined by Ashley Robertson to learn about age-appropriate education about sex and consent for children, as well as how to talk to your kids about non-monogamy. Ashley identifies as a feminine, bi-curious, ethically polyamorous, s
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336 - Queerplatonic and Alterous Relationships
This episode covers the origins of the term platonic, differences in language between romantic and platonic relationships, and alterous and queerplatonic relationships. Learn about these terms and how they have filled an important gap in how we talk about
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335 - Nonverbal Communication
This week's episode is about everything but the words! Learn about nonverbal communication, how to better recognize your own nonverbal cues, and actionable tools for how to improve your nonverbal communication skills.
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334 - What Makes a Good Hinge Partner
Being a hinge partner can be tough sometimes. This episode focuses on some unique struggles that hinge partners may face, some common pitfalls, and what it takes to be a good hinge partner.
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333 - Multiamory Stories: Kori Nicole Williams ...
This week's episode is another one of our Multiamory Stories, this time with Kori Nicole Williams. Kori is a writer who loves entertainment news and using her platform to help her audience understand others. During this episode, she opens up about her expe
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332 - Transactional Relationships
Sometimes there are people who only provide assistance or offer something nice when they're getting something (or expecting to get something) in return. This can result in unhealthy power dynamics and so this week, we're exploring why people have transacti
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331 - Business Time
This episode started as being about special concerns for starting a business with or working with a romantic partner. It grew to also encompass what we can learn from business relationships that can also apply to our romantic ones, and vice versa.
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330 - Identity in Relationships
This episode is about identity. Listen to hear our discussion about all of the research surrounding identity, relationships, and how one can influence and affect the other. Additionally, we're going to go over some tips about how to retain your identity wh
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329 - Validation Variety Pack
This episode is a discussion on internal and external validation, what those terms mean, how they're both important to a healthy relationship and life, and how you can work to have a better balance of both.
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