Episode 18: Breaking the Betrayal Bond. Sometimes called Stockholm Syndrome, a betrayal bond is an inexplicable bond one makes with his/her abuser. Until that bond is recognized and broken, the victim of abuse cannot heal or move forward. Often times, we see the periods between abuse as kindness, and we start to empathize with our […]
Episode 17: For Better or For Worse. As in the traditional marriage vows, we promise to stay together for better or for worse. And yes, in rough times like through financial difficulty or illness, we must honor our commitment to each other and work through it, but what if the “worse” is losing love and […]
Episode 16: You Don’t Turn Me On. In every relationship, as time progresses and the real world settles in, sexual and passion often fall to the side. Instead of looking elsewhere for that euphoric fix, try reconnecting with your spouse/SO first, opening communication, and talking about your options together. You Don’t Turn Me On (Podcast) […]
Episode 15: Breakup > Suffering Abuse. Although breakups can be extremely painful and difficult, sometimes takes months or years to get over, it is always better than staying in an abusive or unhealthy relationship. Breakup > Suffering Abuse (Podcast) Original Blog Post
Episode 14: Sex as a Gift. Too many people in our society devalue sex, and it’s unfortunate because, ultimately, sex is a beautiful gift. Get a woman’s perspective as to why. Sex as a Gift (Podcast) Original Blog Post
Episode 13: The Strength of Inara. An exploration of the Firefly character Inara Serra and her inherent strength in the face of impossible love. The Strength of Inara (Podcast) Original Blog Post
Episode 12: Rebuilding Your Sense of Self. It is very important, as you work through the stage of grief after a failed (and especially an abusive) relationship to rebuild your self-esteem, even though we may feel shattered at the loss of a love or a betrayal. Rebuilding Your Sense of Self (Podcast) Original Blog Post
Episode 11: Love at First Sight. Do you believe in Love at First Sight? Love at First Sight (Podcast) Original Blog Post
Episode 10: Pathological Passion. The root word for passion is the greek pathos, meaning “to suffer.” Same as the root word for pathological. I talk a bit about how passion might cloud our judgement and how to tell if someone is really into you or if they’re likely lying. Pathological Passion (Podcast) Original Blog Post
Episode 9: Ethical Responsibility. If we know about a deception that could destroy a marriage or relationship, do we have an ethical responsibility to tell the wronged party? Would you want to be told? What if you found out your best friend knew and said nothing? In this podcast, I explore the ethical questions surrounding […]
Episode 8: Rewarding Misogyny. We live in a highly misogynistic culture, and we might be perpetuating misogyny by just keeping quiet when we hear misogynistic comments. Or, worse, we find humor in it, as people have done with Charlie Sheen. Let’s learn to recognize misogyny in social situations as well as in personal relationships…and stamp […]
Episode 7: The Morality of Love and Sex. How does a polyamorous lifestyle fit into the dogmatic morality of some religions? The Morality of Love and Sex (Podcast) Original Blog Post
Episode 6: Suicidal Tendencies. Suicidal tendencies and mental illness are grossly misunderstood in our society, and they carry a nasty stigma as well. Any mental illness, whether relatively mild or severe, is a physical problem first. Through education, we can begin to understand the nature of these disorders and counteract them before they become too much […]
Episode 5: Healing Yourself. Before you can take care of anyone else, you must first take care of yourself. This podcast talks a little about mental and emotional disorders like depression and anxiety, which so very many people suffer from, and how to not only support yourself but also to support your spouse/SO through the […]
Episode 4: Healing Your Relationship. Before you can even think too seriously about talking to your spouse or SO about something as serious as polyamory or other types of non-monagamy, you must first be in a very healthy, honest, and intimate place in your relationship. This podcast gives you some tips on how to start […]
Episode Three: Talking to Your SO About Polyamory. In this episode I cover how to start a conversation about polyamory with your spouse or SO, and sometimes more importantly, how not to start that conversation. Talking to Your SO About Polyamory Original blog post here.
35 second podcast promo for “Caught in the Cogs: Blood. Sex. Steampunk” for use on other podcasts. Please use it at will! Podcast Promo [audio http://www.thebluemoosepress.com/podcasts/OMG_Promo.mp3]
Episode Two speaks to some common myths about polyamory. Dispelling 5 Myths of Polyamory Original blog post here.
The following is the first of a podcast series named after this blog: Caught in the Cogs. I’ll be talking about alternative lifestyles like polyamory and other forms of non-monagamy, relationships, heartbreak, passion, sex, and love. These will start with blog posts and continue with further commentary on the subject at hand. As this is […]
