Episode 103: Exploring Non-Monogamy with Jess

Rachel talks about how imposter’s syndrome and perfectionism play into one another and shares some musings about non-monogamy.  She is then joined by Jess, who shares her own journey to non-monogamy and all that she has learned along the way. The two of them discuss terminology, rules vs boundaries vs relationship agreements, dealing with jealousy, and so much more!

Episode Notes:

Conversation with Jess begins at 00:10:45.

Follow Jess: 

Website: www.bothandcoaching.com

Instagram: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nonmonogamous_newbies/

Facebook Group “nonmonogamy newbies”www.facebook.com/groups/nonmonogamousnewbies

Programs: Non-Monogamy Newbies (https://bothandcoaching.com/nonmonogamousnewbies) and Conversation Compass https://bothandcoaching.com/the-conversation-compass 

Discussed in this episode: 

Relationship Agreements: A Simple and Effective Guide for Strengthening Communication, Reducing Conflict, and Increasing Intimacy to Design Your Ideal Relationship, by Eri Kardos (2016): ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Agreements-Strengthening-Communication-Increasing/dp/1540338487⁠ 

Rachel Wright: https://rachelwrightnyc.com/ 

Medium, “Why you should drop the ‘e’ in ethical non-monogamy” by Claire Louise Travers: https://clairelouisetravers.medium.com/why-you-should-drop-the-e-in-ethical-non-monogamy-32069e129df1 

Decolonizing Love: https://www.instagram.com/decolonizing.love/

Sister Wives: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1721666/ 

What is a metamour?: https://www.polyamproud.com/post/learn-about-polyamory-what-is-a-metamour 

What is kitchen table polyamory?: https://www.modernintimacy.com/what-is-kitchen-table-polyamory/ 

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Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers).

Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.