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 comes to sexual health. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Mul...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep 351•Transcript available on Metacast 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. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our th...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep 350•Transcript available on Metacast 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 free and within weeks he began the training to become a practitioner. He has also studied extensively about healing developmental trauma and shame. He is a speaker, educator and author with an international private practice, and has joined us toda...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep 349•Transcript available on Metacast 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 some techniques to help next time you're struggling to put your feelings into words. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free epis...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep 348•Transcript available on Metacast 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. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker Wins...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep 347•Transcript available on Metacast 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. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily M...
Nov 02, 2021•59 min•Ep 346•Transcript available on Metacast 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! If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Li...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 345•Transcript available on Metacast 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. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Em...
Oct 19, 2021•58 min•Ep 344•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Patrons. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was ...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep 343•Transcript available on Metacast 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 pitfalls. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was cre...
Oct 05, 2021•54 min•Ep 342•Transcript available on Metacast 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. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Di...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr•Ep 341•Transcript available on Metacast 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 you are seeking a therapist for yourself or your relationship.Martha Kauppi is a therapist, author, speaker, and educator specializing in complex relational therapy, sex issues, and alternative family structures. She trains therapists all over th...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep 340•Transcript available on Metacast 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. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase ...
Sep 14, 2021•55 min•Ep 339•Transcript available on Metacast 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 this episode. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory ...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep 338•Transcript available on Metacast 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, sexual submissive. With over a decade of experience in the BDSM scene, she isn’t shy of perverse topics. Ashley is an expert question-asker. With three teaching degrees, she’s an educator who is fed up with the idea that learning comes from a te...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep 337•Transcript available on Metacast 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 relationships. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory...
Aug 24, 2021•51 min•Ep 336•Transcript available on Metacast 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. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and E...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep 335•Transcript available on Metacast 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. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep 334•Transcript available on Metacast 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 experiences with polyamory and relationship anarchy, queerness, and Christianity. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep 333•Transcript available on Metacast 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 transactional relationships in the first place, if they're a negative thing or not, and much more. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-f...
Jul 27, 2021•56 min•Ep 332•Transcript available on Metacast 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. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker...
Jul 20, 2021•58 min•Ep 331•Transcript available on Metacast 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 when dating. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was...
Jul 13, 2021•57 min•Ep 330•Transcript available on Metacast 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. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlac...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep 329•Transcript available on Metacast We've talked about relationship expectations and goals, but what about standards? This episode is diving in to the concept of relationship standards, what "too high" standards vs. "too low" ones may look like, and how to reevaluate them as you go forward with dating. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory wa...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr•Ep 328•Transcript available on Metacast What is compassion fatigue? It's that tension coming from helping those in distress. You'll find out more about it during this episode, as well as the science behind it and some tips on how to take care of yourself and recover from it when caring for others. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created...
Jun 22, 2021•56 min•Ep 327•Transcript available on Metacast This week is all about philosophy! We're talking about Stoicism, some common issues people face in relationships, how looking at those issues from a bird's eye view can help us deal with them more objectively, and some caveats of Stoicism to make sure everyone gets a fair look at it. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and mo...
Jun 15, 2021•50 min•Ep 326•Transcript available on Metacast During this episode, we're covering how age affects relationships, sex, and dating, and how age and generation tend to affect our approach to relationships. Additionally, we'll touch on age gaps in relationships, some challenges they may pose, and how to approach them in a healthy way. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and ...
Jun 08, 2021•56 min•Ep 325•Transcript available on Metacast This week's episode is covering toxic positivity (it does exist!). We're going into detail about how toxic positivity shows up in our lives and what we can do to combat it and how to reframe it to be more helpful if we're the ones doling it out. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker W...
Jun 01, 2021•47 min•Ep 324•Transcript available on Metacast This week we're talking about anger, the beneficial aspects of it as well as the harmful and unhealthy ways we express it sometimes. If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Ins...
May 25, 2021•53 min•Ep 323•Transcript available on Metacast This week's episode covers the "spectrum of entwinement," in polyamory, or the different forms and styles of polyamory people practice, how much entwinement they entail, what healthy vs. unhealthy versions of each style look like, and more! If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more! Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winsto...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep 322•Transcript available on Metacast 
