Send us a text Hiatus Week 13: Playlist About Advocacy and Relationship Diversity, Exploring Intersectionality, Justice, and Representation Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity. So, to k...
Mar 27, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Send us a text Hiatus Week 12: Playlist on Sensuality, Sexual Healing, and Redefining Intimacy Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity. So, to keep the conversations alive, I've taken a loo...
Mar 20, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text Hiatus Week 11: Self-Care, Self-Work, and Somatic Healing Playlist for Personal Growth Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity. So, to keep the conversations alive, I've take...
Mar 13, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text Hiatus Week 10: Playlist on the Importance of Community when Exploring Relationship Diversity Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity. So, to keep the conversations alive, I'...
Mar 06, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text Hiatus Week 9: Playlist on Transformative Tools and Insights for Deeper Connections and Enhanced Relationships Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity. So, to keep the conver...
Feb 27, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text Hiatus Week 8: Opening Up Relationships – Playlist on Shifting Structures and Exploring Non-Monogamy Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity. So, to keep the conversations al...
Feb 20, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Hiatus Week 7: Swinging and The Lifestyle Playlist – Myths, Play Parties, and Relationship Lessons Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity. So, to keep the conversations aliv...
Feb 13, 2025•4 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text Hiatus Week 6: Exploring Soloamory - Curated Playlist to Dive Deeper into Consciously Choosing to Be Single Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity. So, to keep the conversat...
Feb 06, 2025•3 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text Hiatus Week 5: Rethinking Monogamy – Playlist on Long-Term Resilience, Creative Monogamy, and Conscious Monogamy Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity. So, to keep the conv...
Jan 30, 2025•5 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text Hiatus Week 4: Relationships and Healing: Curated Playlist for Growth, Self-Awareness, and Breaking Patterns Sponsor for this episode: Poly Healing Retreat with Dedeker Winston and Orit Krug~ APPLY HERE Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, o...
Jan 23, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text Hiatus Week 3: Polyamory Insights: Curated Playlist of Stories, Challenges, and Relationship Wisdom Sponsor for this episode: Poly Healing Retreat with Dedeker Winston and Orit Krug~ APPLY HERE In this week's episode, I continue my hiatus series by reflecting on emerging themes from two years of episodes. This week’s theme: Polyamory. I introduce a curated playlist focusing on polyamory, featuring selected episodes that cover various aspects of polyamorous relationships, including...
Jan 16, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text Hiatus Week 2: Cultivating a Healthy Relationship with Self – Playlist on Self-Awareness and Self-Understanding Sponsor for this episode: Poly Healing Retreat with Dedeker Winston and Orit Krug~APPLY HERE Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed,...
Jan 09, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text Hiatus Week 1: Exploring Relationship Diversity – Playlist on Relationship Models, Breaking Societal Norms, and Novogamy Even while I'm taking some time off, I wanted to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity. So, to kee...
Jan 02, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text Episode 125: Looking Back and Ahead: The Journey and Future of The Relationship Diversity Podcast In this episode, I reflect on the past year, expressing gratitude for you and recounting memorable episodes from July 2024 to the end of the year. I highlight key conversations with the amazing guests I’ve had on since July and explore topics such as healing sexless relationships, decolonizing relationships, the role of fear in personal growth, and exploring non-monogamy. I also annou...
Dec 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 125
Send us a text Episode 124: Feeling Overwhelmed by Kink Exploration? Welcome to Kinkyville is Here to Guide You with Creator Emily Blake In this episode I have a conversation with Emily Blake, creator of the animated series 'Welcome to Kinkyville.' We discuss Emily's cautious exploration of kink and BDSM, her journey of healing from past trauma, and the importance of releasing sexual shame. Emily shares her insights into starting with kink safely, the creation of her animated series, and how ope...
Dec 19, 2024•39 min•Ep. 124
Send us a text Episode 123: Healing Power Dynamics, Overcoming Judgments and Building Authentic Relationships Winter is approaching in my corner of the world. Winter always has me slowing down and going into deep introspection. In this episode, I explore what’s most on my mind. This includes the themes of enemy perception, power dynamics, agendas in relationships, judgments, and the quest for community. Reflecting on my own experiences and observations, I discuss how societal and personal behavi...
Dec 12, 2024•23 min•Ep. 123
Send us a text Episode 122: What Monogamous Couples Can Learn from Swingers to Transform Love and Intimacy with Lauren Hayes In this episode , I interview lifestyle coach Lauren Hayes about her new book on the swinging lifestyle and what monogamous individuals can learn from non-monogamous relationships. Lauren shares her journey into the swinging lifestyle with her husband, the challenges they faced , and lessons they learned—ranging from the importance of self-expression and emotional sovereig...
Dec 05, 2024•54 min•Ep. 122
Send us a text Episode 121: Break Free from Relationship Patterns: Tools for Deep Healing and Lasting Growth In this episode , I dive into how resurfacing patterns in relationships are opportunities for growth and healing. I share my personal experiences and introduce a four-step process to break free from autopilot reactions: pausing to notice, separating the past from the present, getting curious, and making conscious choices. With practical advice and self-reflection tools, I guide listeners ...
Nov 28, 2024•22 min•Ep. 121
Send us a text Episode 120: Living More Consciously and Wisely in Your Relationships with Waking Youth’s Carlota Guedes In this episode I welcome Carlota Guedes, an author and podcaster from Portugal, to discuss the concept of Novogamy—a new paradigm of relationships that encompasses intentionality and constant communication. The conversation covers Carlota's personal journey from a conventional monogamous background to exploring diverse relationship structures, influenced by questioning societa...
Nov 21, 2024•54 min•Ep. 120
Send us a text Episode 119 Healing Sexual Shame to Transform Relationships with Flo Oliveira In this episode , I speak with sex educator, therapist, and relationship coach Flo Oliveira about the impact of sexual shame on relationships. We discuss the origins and effects of sexual shame, the journey of healing, and the potential of BDSM and kink as tools for healing. Flo shares their personal story and professional insights, highlighting the importance of safety, vulnerability, and unlearning soc...
Nov 14, 2024•45 min•Ep. 119
Send us a text Episode 118: Let’s Be Real with Our Relationship Experiences: Wisdom from Evita Lavitaloca Sawyers In this episode, I have a rich discussion with Evita Sawyers, a black, queer, non-monogamous educator, speaker, coach, and author. The conversation sheds light on the importance of emotions and personal growth within diverse relationship structures. Evita shares her evolution from monogamy to non-monogamy, including her initial challenges and experiences with swinging and polyamory. ...
Nov 07, 2024•59 min•Ep. 118
Send us a text Episode 117: Relationships are Political with Michelle Hy, Polyamorous While Asian In this episode , I have a thought-provoking conversation with Michelle Hy, a second-generation Asian American and advocate for polyamory within the BIPOC community. We discuss the deeply political nature of relationships, how politics impact who and how we love, and the intersectional challenges faced by non-monogamous people of color. Michelle shares her personal journey into polyamory, her missio...
Oct 31, 2024•35 min•Ep. 117
Send us a text Episode 116: Fear’s Role in Relationship Exploration and Growth In this episode , I explore the multifaceted nature of fear and its role in personal growth and relationship diversity. I discuss how fear can both protect and limit us, offering practical strategies for self-reflection and understanding our relationship with fear. I explore the questions: When should you push through the fear and when should you listen to it and pull back? Fear is a natural and normal emotion, especi...
Oct 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 116
Send us a text Episode 115: Behind the Film, “Open: A Journey Through Love’ with Filmmaker Roderick Stevens II In this episode of the Relationship Diversity Podcast, I talk with filmmaker Roderick E. Stevens II about his new documentary, 'Open: A Journey Through Love.' The film aims to de-stigmatize ethical non-monogamy and explore its positive impacts on individuals and relationships. Roderick shares his journey into the non-monogamous community, his filmmaking process, and the challenges and r...
Oct 17, 2024•44 min•Ep. 115
Send us a text Episode 114: Decolonizing Relationships: BIPOC Perspectives with Dr. Badiee, PolyTherapist In this episode of the Relationship Diversity Podcast, I have a profound conversation with Dr. Badiee, a polytherapist and professor of psychology at California State University. We discuss the complexities faced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) individuals in polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships within the context of white supremacy. Dr. Badiee shares her personal and p...
Oct 10, 2024•37 min•Ep. 112
Send us a text Ep. 113: Polyamory on Purpose: 4 Pillars to Thrive in Your Relationships with Chaneé Jackson-Kendall In this episode of the Relationship Diversity Podcast, I welcome Chaneé Jackson Kendall, a polyamorous educator and activist. We discuss Chaneé's journey into polyamory, her work in polyamorous education and activism, and her concept of 'intentional polyamory.' The conversation delves into Chaneé's four pillars of intentional polyamory - self-work, relational culture, information s...
Oct 03, 2024•45 min•Ep. 113
Send us a text Episode 112: Relationship Diversity: A Crash Course In this episode, I celebrate my 2nd anniversary and the return of the Relationship Diversity Podcast with a special crash course on relationship diversity. I dive into the various relationship structures including soloamory, monogamy, open relationships, and polyamory, emphasizing the importance of knowing oneself and creating unique, conscious relationships that evolve over time. I highlight the value of going beyond societal pr...
Sep 26, 2024•22 min•Ep. 112
Send us a text Episode 111: Self-Care as a From of Self-Advocacy In this episode I discuss the essential practice of self-care, emphasizing its role as a form of self-advocacy. I share my personal journey of integrating a daily self-care practice, advocating its importance for maintaining balance and well-being. I offer practical suggestions for incorporating simple self-care rituals into daily life and discuss how self-care can extend to advocating within relationships and the wider community. ...
Aug 08, 2024•14 min•Ep. 111
Send us a text Episode 110: Is There a RIGHT Way to do Non-Monogamy? with Emma and Finn from Normalizing Non-Monogamy In this episode , I have an enlightening conversation with my friends, Emma and Fin, the hosts of the Normalizing Non-Monogamy podcast. They discuss the endless possibilities of relationship structures, their personal journey into non-monogamy, and the lessons they've learned from interviewing hundreds of people over the years. The episode emphasizes the importance of living an a...
Aug 01, 2024•57 min•Ep. 110
Send us a text Episode 109: The Mono/Poly Relationship: Challenges and Solutions with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff In this episode I speak with my friend, renowned researcher and coach Dr. Elisabeth Sheff returns to discuss the mono-poly relationship dynamic. We explore the challenges, misconceptions, and potential strategies for making such relationships work, emphasizing the importance of meeting partners' needs, effective communication, and mutual understanding. Dr. Sheff shares insights from her rese...
Jul 25, 2024•58 min•Ep. 109
