Pearl is in her early thirties and has been exploring polyamory for a little over two years. She describes her introduction to non-monogamy as being poly under duress. Her ex-fiancé brought up the idea of threesomes and a triad and she felt she didn't really have much of a choice other than to go along with it. Two years later, she is on her own solo poly journey and has grown and learned so much about herself along the way. This is a beautiful conversation and we hope you enjoy it. Check out th...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep 171•Transcript available on Metacast This conversation with Alice and Sam is absolutely beautiful. For them, life is about having incredible experiences with amazing people from all over the world. They have spent the last four years together globetrotting and building a global network of open-minded people using their Instagram account . Their open-minded approach to living life to the fullest and exploring together is enviable and something to aspire to. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we enjoyed having it. Remembe...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep 169•Transcript available on Metacast Cooper is a polyamorous queer author and podcaster who has been exploring non-monogamy for over a decade. He started the Life on the Swingset podcast with his close friend Dylan just nine months into his journey. It began with him and his wife both individually expressing to their therapist that they wanted to sleep with other people. Eventually they shared this scary revelation with each other and started an incredible adventure together. Over the last 10+ years his journey has evolved many tim...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep 168•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Power of Witness Series! This is the final episode of the series in which all of the participants reflect back on the experience and talk about their takeaways and what lays ahead for them. If you haven't listened to the introduction episode for the Power of Witness series yet, we highly recommend it before jumping into this episode. Power of Witness is a collaboration project with Catherine from Expansive Connection . She is a licensed counselor and relationship coach who wo...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 1016•Transcript available on Metacast Anna and Groot met at a munch about four years ago while she was married and Groot was starting to explore non-monogamy. Since then, they have become primary partners and are currently in a mono - poly dynamic. They share some amazing insight with us into how this dynamic evolved and how it is the healthiest relationship either of them have ever been in. Groot also is a hobbyist writer on Literotica and wanted us to share this link to his work . Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Click h...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 167•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Power of Witness Series! This week we have Laura and Casey on the hot seat. They shared their story on our show on Episode 105 . If you haven't listened to the introduction episode for the Power of Witness series yet, we highly recommend it before jumping into this episode. Power of Witness is a collaboration project with Catherine from Expansive Connection . She is a licensed counselor and relationship coach who works with people that are exploring consensual non-monogamy. P...
Feb 05, 2021•2 hr 40 min•Ep 1015•Transcript available on Metacast Shannon and Daev started their relationship as part of a loose triad which quickly fell apart due to distance. The two of them stayed together and continued exploring swinging. They have recently began the transition to seeing if more of a polyamorous dynamic may be a better fit for them. Everything is still pretty new and they are very open and vulnerable about the challenges and difficulties they have faced together. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our February 20 Virtua...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 166•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Power of Witness Series! This week we have Amanda and David on the hot seat. They shared their story on our show on Episode 53 . If you haven't listened to the introduction episode for the Power of Witness series yet, we highly recommend it before jumping into this episode. Power of Witness is a collaboration project with Catherine from Expansive Connection . She is a licensed counselor and relationship coach who works with people that are exploring consensual non-monogamy. P...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep 1014•Transcript available on Metacast Courtney is the founder and executive director of the non-profit Something Positive for Positive People . This organization serves as an intervention resource at the intersection of the sexual and mental health stigma that connects people who are navigating the trauma of an STI diagnosis to mental health resources. Courtney has also been exploring non-monogamy for about a year and shares with us his journey in doing so while navigating pandemics, stigma, and life. He is an amazing human and this...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep 165•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Power of Witness Series! This week we have Jill and Jack on the hot seat. They shared their story on our show on Episode 97 and Focus Fridays 1.7 . If you haven't listened to the introduction episode for the Power of Witness series yet, we highly recommend it before jumping into this episode. Power of Witness is a collaboration project with Catherine from Expansive Connection . She is a licensed counselor and relationship coach who works with people that are exploring consens...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep 1013•Transcript available on Metacast Lea and Mark met at a nudist camp 20 years ago while Mark was leading birdwatching tours. Since then they have slowly opened their relationship at different times while taking breaks for themselves and to raise a kid. Their calm and collected journey into non-monogamy is a great example for anyone who is apprehensive or nervous. It is a great discussion and we hope you enjoy it! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our February 20 Virtual Meet and Greet! Check out the Romantic ...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep 10002•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the Power of Witness Series! This week we have Felice and Bill on the hot seat. They shared their story on our show on Episode 42 and Episode 130 . If you haven't listened to the introduction episode for the Power of Witness series yet, we highly recommend it before jumping into this episode. Power of Witness is a collaboration project with Catherine from Expansive Connection . She is a licensed counselor and relationship coach who works with people that are exploring consensual ...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep 1012•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Power of Witness Series! This is a collaboration project with Catherine from Expansive Connection . She is a licensed counselor and relationship coach who works with people that are exploring consensual non-monogamy. Power of Witness is a group coaching course in which each week a different couple is on the "hot seat" and will work one - on - one with Catherine while the other couples in the group "witness" them and then provide feedback at the end of their session. Specifically, ...
Jan 15, 2021•2 hr 44 min•Ep 1011•Transcript available on Metacast We absolutely love Jeff's approach to life. You'll hear throughout the conversation how he is always up for new adventures and looking at the world in a new way. His positivity and willingness to learn new things is inspirational and extends far beyond his exploration of non-monogamy. We're really excited to get his story out into the world and hope you enjoy it. Jeff is also a filmmaker and the director of a new animated documentary called Romantic Chorus that is premiering online the weekend o...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep 163•Transcript available on Metacast Tessa and Amir have been together for over 30 years and opened their relationship just about a decade ago. The discussion with them is all about enjoying the journey in life. Their first exposure to non-monogamy was when a friend told them they should check out a swinger's club because the dancing was great and the rest is history! Over the years their dynamic and approach has evolved but they haven't stopped enjoying the adventure together. If you love what these two have to say, you're definit...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep 162•Transcript available on Metacast Happy New Year everyone! We have a fun bonus episode for you all today that is full of listener bloopers, what everyone is thankful for in 2020 even with it being a difficult year, and how we all plan to crush 2021! Thank you to everyone who left us voicemails. We hope you enjoy this and have a fantastic 2021! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our January 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.co...
Jan 01, 2021•56 min•Ep 10001•Transcript available on Metacast Giselle is a free spirit who has lived a very full life of adventure and as best we can tell, she is just getting started! She's been exploring polyamory for close to 40 years and currently identifies as solo poly. This conversation is full of energy, excitement, and endless craziness. Boredom is not on the agenda for the next 90 minutes if you listen to this episode! Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our January 16 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! ...
Dec 30, 2020•2 hr 37 min•Ep 161•Transcript available on Metacast Krista and Brendan are a couple of 30 somethings who met at band camp in high school and have pretty much been together ever since. Early on in their relationship they began having conversations about non-monogamy and even had an occasional serendipitous threesome along the way. A few years back they dove in a little deeper and started having the conversation again which led them to exploring a variety of dynamics including swinging and friends with benefits before arriving at "kitchen table pol...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep 160•Transcript available on Metacast Kristen and Austin started exploring swinging early on in their relationship after they got pregnant and she lost interest in sex. Her solution was to outsource the task. Since then, they have leaned on non-monogamy to help them navigate their mismatched libidos, which have persisted even after the pregnancy. Over the years their dynamic has moved fluidly across the spectrum of non-monogamy and at times completely back to monogamy. They are currently in a triad with a woman named Lindsey in whic...
Dec 16, 2020•59 min•Ep 159•Transcript available on Metacast Fear doesn't stop death. It only stops life. Amazing insight straight from the Cheating on Fear website , as is the following bio (not because we're lazy but because we're efficient!). Dante is an anthropologist by training and has traveled the world diving, climbing, and conducting research. Beatrice is a kinesiologist by training and is an avid Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and educator. Together they have traveled extensively devouring life, culture, food, and libations. Join them on their...
Dec 09, 2020•2 hr 49 min•Ep 158•Transcript available on Metacast Jade self-describes as a cyborg who combines provocative thought with moving furniture. Clearly, you're in for an interview that blends a sharp sense of humor with a powerful story. Beyond cyborg, Jade is a comedian, performer, and artist. We're excited and honored to share with you this conversation that gives us a glimpse of exploring love, dating, relationships, sex, and life from a perspective few of us have. Jade is also featured in the upcoming animated documentary "Romantic Chorus" which ...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 157•Transcript available on Metacast Chloe and Drew were such amazing guests that we decided to have them back a second time! It's not critical that you listen to their first episode ( Ep 89 ) before listening to this one but it will provide some context. Their first episode resulted in a handful of listener emails concerned for Drew's wellbeing in the relationship. In this episode they address those concerns and talk about the incredible amount of growth they have both experienced in the last year. We also have a few laughs and ma...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep 156•Transcript available on Metacast Imani started exploring non-monogamy in 2013 when she was in a relationship that was fading out. Her and her partner decided to give it a try as a last ditch effort to save the relationship but it ended up not working out quite like that. Since then she has continued to explore and learn what works best for her. Her thoughtfulness and insight in this discussion is incredible and wide-ranging. She is also the owner and creator of an online adult pleasure shop called Decadent d'Vices . It is incre...
Nov 18, 2020•57 min•Ep 155•Transcript available on Metacast Mistakes are inevitable and when they happen, communication is critical. Mariana and Rob are a young couple from Brazil who share their amazing story with us and prove that if you can communicate there is nothing you can't accomplish together. One of the other things we love about these two is that they prefer not to define their non-monogamous dynamic. As Rob says, the just do things and they try to understand them together. Also! Mariana is the author of "A Color Named Love", the first childre...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep 154•Transcript available on Metacast Scarlett is in her early forties and was married for 10 years before getting divorced a few years ago. Since then, she has started exploring just about everything under the sun! She identifies as solo poly and also has been loving the kinkier side of life. She even credits BDSM with helping her quit smoking! She brings incredible energy and personality to this powerful episode and we love it! Enjoy! See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes ! Click here to join...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 153•Transcript available on Metacast Emily and Matt both thought they were broken and not meant to be loved like everyone else. Then they met and together decided to openly explore their sexualities and non-monogamy and everything changed for them. It has been an amazing journey but definitely not one without some bumps along the way. In fact, they describe their first experience as a "trial by fire" and it is full of learning opportunities for everyone. They are amazing people who have grown so much together and we can't thank the...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep 152•Transcript available on Metacast Gabrielle grew up in Jamaica Queens with various forms of non-monogamy happening around her. She has been exploring it herself since the beginning of her dating life around age 17. Since then she has experienced a variety of dynamics and is currently happily identifying as solo poly. She is also a freelance writer who covers polyamory, sex, mental health, relationships, and the intersections of race. Her story is amazing as is her writing. We hope you enjoy! See photos and more details of all ou...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 151•Transcript available on Metacast Rachael shares with us a powerful and beautiful story of self-discovery. She married at a young age and realized years later that she had never had the time to find who she was. At age 32 she had zero sex drive but figured that was just normal because she was "getting old..." Then she went to see the movie Wolverine and saw Hugh Jackman with his shirt off and it hit her that she needed to make some changes. Since then, she has separated from her high school sweetheart, learned a ton about hersel...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep 150•Transcript available on Metacast During college Wilson had a long distance relationship with a woman in Argentina. The two of them decided to open the relationship in an effort not to limit the other's physical needs. As he describes it, they had no idea what they were doing or that open relationships were even a "thing" that you could do. They just did it. It was a rocky few years and now he has done extensive research and discovery into what kind of non-monogamy he is interested in. This is a great discussion for anyone who i...
Oct 12, 2020•56 min•Ep 149•Transcript available on Metacast You're about to embark on one of our most powerful episodes to date. Marie gracefully blends her moving personal stories with humor as she takes us through how she deconstructed her religious upbringing and then monogamy. It truly is a beautiful story. Beyond her guest starring role on our show, she also hosts her own podcast called Everyone's Autonomous, she's a non-monogamy relationship coach, and she runs a humanist photography business. To sum it up, she's an amazing human doing powerful wor...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep 148•Transcript available on Metacast 
