"Your life doesn't stop at age 60!" Judie is emphatic about this as she moves through her sixties and Eldon, his seventies. This interview is beautiful and covers a lot things we don't often get the chance to talk about... Everything from infidelity to Eldon waking up one day and walking away from religion after being a minister for 20 years. Judie is an unashamed badass who seizes life everyday. It's amazing. A few months back Eldon brought the idea of opening up their marriage to her and well,...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast Daev is in his early forties and has been exploring non-monogamy in various ways since about 2014. He was on the show about a year ago with his partner Shannon on Episode 166 . Since our last discussion, a lot has changed... For one, Daev and Shannon are no longer together. His personal journey into solo polyamory has been very impactful for him in the last few months. We have a great conversation with him about the role having an open relationship played in their relationship ending plus how he...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast Jenna and Wendi have known each other about eight years and have been married for three. Jenna is polyamorous. Wendi is not. These two share so much love, laughter, and life together and it is beautiful. In this amazing conversation they talk about navigating the imbalances in their "mono-poly" relationship, confronting insecurities, and how much respect they have for one another and their individual relationships. We absolutely love this conversation and hope you do as well! Check out the full ...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep 209•Transcript available on Metacast Ali and Michael have been together since their high school days over 17 years ago. After their first year of college, Ali brought up the idea of opening their relationship and to her delight, Michael was up for it. Thirteen years, and many bumps and bruises later, they have dabbled in kink, swinging, and polyamory trying to find what works best for them. Right now, they've decided on the broadest description they could come up with: ethically non-monogamous. This conversation covers so much - fr...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep 208•Transcript available on Metacast Red and Jay are in their early thirties and have been together about nine years and married for five. They consider themselves social swingers and started exploring non-monogamy right at the beginning of the pandemic… Perfect timing, right?! In this conversation with us, they discuss how they have navigated opening their relationship at possibly the worst time ever, how they navigate swinging when one of them is pretty introverted and one of them is an extrovert, plus, they even came prepared wi...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep 207•Transcript available on Metacast This is our second interview with Gabby this week… In case you missed it, Gabby is a married, 37 year old, bisexual, relationship anarchist who has been exploring non-monogamy for about 10 years. In our first conversation with her, she shared with us how being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and borderline personality disorder in her late teens has impacted and informed her relationships and non-monogamy. In this episode, we lighten things up just a bit. Gabby shares a bunch of amaz...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast Gabby is a married, 37 year old, bisexual, relationship anarchist who has been exploring non-monogamy for about 10 years. In this first conversation with her, she shares with us how being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and borderline personality disorder in her late teens has impacted and informed her relationships and non-monogamy. She also talks a lot about how she navigates multiple relationships and gets support from her partners while also supporting them simultaneously. This ...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep 205•Transcript available on Metacast Jan is a 25 year old pansexual, neurodivergent, relationship anarchist from the Netherlands. He recognized at age six that he approached things a bit differently than his peers and relationships were no exception. We have a fantastic discussion on transitioning and healing damaged relationships as well as learning to set healthy boundaries. Jan is also working with a group of people he met on Reddit to design a new flag to represent the polyamory community. Their goal is to crowdsource ideas and...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast Rosie started exploring and researching the idea of non-monogamy a while ago and even tried it out briefly while she had a platonic partner. She ultimately determined it wasn’t necessarily for her, however, she ended up bringing a lot of the mindset and skills she developed and learned through non-monogamy into her monogamous relationship with her fiancé. Rosie is also an award-winning comedian, the author of “Is Monogamy Dead?” and “The Breakup Monologues” as well as the host of the podcast by ...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep 203•Transcript available on Metacast Wendy started exploring non-monogamy about six years ago as a way to save her marriage. Anthony and his wife got into it almost 20 years ago and have been in dynamics ranging from swinging to a polyamorous quad. A few years ago their forces collided. They share with us the story of how they came to be together and the challenges of coming out of difficult relationships while trying to form new ones. We also have a great conversation about negotiating a relationship from the very beginning. Wendy...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep 202•Transcript available on Metacast Crystal and Rich came out of their previous marriages knowing they wanted something different. They found one another and have been exploring a cuckold dynamic just about from the beginning of their relationship... At least having the conversations since the beginning. This is such a fantastic conversation that shows there is more to a relationship style than the name implies. Everyone does things a little bit differently and this is a beautiful example of exactly that. Check out the full show n...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep 201•Transcript available on Metacast Kacie and Marcus have been married for about eight years and exploring polyamory and non-monogamy for three of them. They started their non-monogamy journey when Kacie realized she had a crush on a coworker and decided to talk to Marcus about it. The conversation went way better than she expected and three years later they are continuing to evolve and grow together as they figure out what works best for them and how to navigate everything. This is an incredibly powerful conversation from start t...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep 200•Transcript available on Metacast Mason is an amazing queer transgender man who has been married for over a decade and exploring non-monogamy for the past five years. Everywhere Mason goes, he seems to drive change. He went to a private Christian university and went head-to-head with administration almost weekly regarding policies and treatment of the LGBTQ+ community. Now, as a sex educator who runs a business helping trans people find the best-suited sex toys for them, he continues to influence change by working with sex toy c...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep 199•Transcript available on Metacast This conversation with Javay is absolutely incredible. It's full of amazing stories, information, and a ton of laughs. Full disclosure, the rest of this description is taken straight from her website at themillennialsexpert.com because she wrote it way better than we ever could! From Javay: I am a Black, bisexual, sex educator. I use she/her pronouns. I was born in Washington, DC and grew up in PG County & Charles County, MD. I currently live in Bend, OR with my husband and our two dogs, Boris &...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep 198•Transcript available on Metacast Emily is a screenwriter and script supervisor who does cosplay and designs geek clothing. She's also non-monogamous and kinky, which she discovered after her divorce. She's been exploring the kink scene and solo polyamory for a few years, and as most of us do, continuing to evolve and figure out what works best for her. This is a fantastic conversation with a seriously badass human! Enjoy! Emily is also the creator and co-host of a new adult animated educational series, called Welcome to Kinkyvi...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep 197•Transcript available on Metacast Jaret is partnered with Jamie who was a former guest on episode 184. This deep conversation with Jaret covers his experiences in healing from a traumatic brain injury, supporting his dad and partner, Jamie, through their transitions, and releasing expectations in relationships and life. This is a powerful episode in many ways, we hope you enjoy it. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to learn about our upcoming in-person events! Click here to join our September 22 Virtual Meet and Gre...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep 196•Transcript available on Metacast In this fantastic roundtable conversation we bring Leanne, G, and Zach back on the show to talk more about their experiences creating safe and inclusive spaces to explore sexuality. G and Zach were foundational members of the orgy club/team at Yale. Leanne was a member of Oxford’s Piers Gaveston Society and also has organized many of her own orgies. We tap into their wisdom in how to build community and environments where people feel safe, welcome, and free to explore their sexuality. Some sexy ...
Aug 23, 2021•2 hr 43 min•Ep 195•Transcript available on Metacast Mandy is such a delight to talk to and is so full of positive energy! She is a bisexual badass who has been exploring solo polyamory and relationship anarchy for about four years. We have an amazing discussion about her journey, about navigating the complications of mono-poly dynamics, and of course, Fin's favorite topic... Unicorn hunting! Mandy is also the creator of the fantastic YouTube channel, Mainely Mandy. Check it out and support her work after you finish this incredible discussion. Enj...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast Sonia and Gabriel have been together for over 19 years and have been practicing polyamory for about 10 years. They have a refreshingly honest conversation with us about where they are, how they've grown along the way, and the learning experiences that have brought them here. We also talk about what being queer and kinky (or not) means to both of them. We love this interview and hope you do as well. Gabriel is also the director, producer, and editor of a new adult animated educational series, cal...
Aug 11, 2021•2 hr 44 min•Ep 193•Transcript available on Metacast Jacob is an amazing trans-masculine, non-binary human who is just about to turn 22. He (his preferred pronouns) has been exploring polyamory and non-monogamy for a few years and takes us inside the world of dating and relationships through his life experience and journey. It's a beautiful conversation and we hope you enjoy it! Check out the full show notes here. Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast This interview with Izzy is absolutely amazing! They have been exploring polyamory for a little over three years but that is just the tip of the iceberg. This conversation is really about love, adventure, kindness, and living life. Izzy's approach to all of these is inspiring. We hope you enjoy this powerful interview. Check out the full show notes here. Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast Sarah and Keith are in their early thirties and have essentially been together since they were 15, if we don't count that short break during college. They started exploring non-monogamy about six months ago after sort of stumbling across it while posting sexy photos of Sarah in various Reddit communities. They're looking to explore it all and see where the journey takes them. We love the energy and approach they bring to this adventure. Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Join Our Patreon...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep 190•Transcript available on Metacast Brea is 30 years old, queer, nonbinary, exploring non-monogamy for the last ten years, outdoorsy, a forager, professional cook, gardener, and overall badass! We have an honest and extremely powerful discussion about their struggles and what they’ve learned throughout their non-monogamy journey. Also, Brea is a partner to Ryan from Episode 181, so after you listen to this episode, go back and check out that one! Check out the full show notes here. Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI ...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast Be unapologetically yourself! This is how Amy shows up in life and it is amazing and inspiring. She’s a former sex worker, an attorney, she owns multiple pole dance studios, and she is crushing it all. She’s also been exploring non-monogamy with her husband for about a year now and their story is beautiful. If you’re in the Bay Area, definitely check out Amy’s studios in Berkley , San Francisco, and Oakland ! Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep 188•Transcript available on Metacast Norm is incredibly positive and vibrant with a zest for living life. He has been in a “don’t ask, don’t tell” dynamic with his wife since they got married. Before that, he explored non-monogamy in a variety of ways. He has some amazing stories to share along with some fantastic strategies for navigating dating as a solo guy. Enjoy! Check out the full show notes here. Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast Jacqueline is so many things... She's a mother, Latine, polyamorous, queer, pansexual, educator, organizational strategist, the co-host of the Curious Fox podcast and COO of the Curious Fox, and overall a super badass person! This discussion covers everything from raising kids in poly families to finding out your partner has been cheating on you a month before your wedding. This is a fantastic conversation and we are so excited to help support the work Jacqueline and the team at the Curious Fox ...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly has been exploring polyamory for over 30 years and as she says it “since before the word polyamory even existed.” Our conversation with her is beautiful and weaves together how she moves through the world inspiring others to be kind, take care of one another, and share love in the ways that make the most sense for themselves. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our June 23 Virtual Meet and Greet! Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normal...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast Jamie’s story is beyond powerful. They are incredibly vulnerable with us about the adversity they have overcome and continue to work through around transitioning, being autistic, surviving a stroke, poverty, and being in a relationship they don’t really have words to describe. While powerful and moving, Jamie also brings levity and humor to their story which is amazing. This isn’t one to skip… We hope you enjoy it. Check out the full show notes here. Click here to join our June 23 Virtual Meet a...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast Phillip grew up in an extremely conservative household which influenced much of how he approached love, sexuality, relationships, and life. Since coming out in high school he has been pushing back and finding what works for him and the life he wants to live. Two years ago his boyfriend presented him with the idea/ultimatum of polyamory, something Phillip had no interest in. Rather than give up on the relationship he dove in and did a ton of research and work on himself to understand how it works...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast Jessie is in her late twenties and has been exploring non-monogamy for about the past two years. Roy's been trying to turn 50 but Covid keeps getting in the way. He's been exploring polyamory for about ten years. Right near the start of Jessie's journey these two met and started on an adventure together. They share with us their individual journeys as well as what it has looked like for them exploring together while maintaining their independence and setting healthy boundaries. Roy has also rece...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep 182•Transcript available on Metacast