EMPOWERED POLY

YAY! THIS IS OUR 50th EPISODE!! WOOT! Join us, Greg and Leanne Million, Certified Relationship Coaches specializing in polyamory, as we dive into the weeds and discuss the challenges within Unicorn Hunting. (You know... when a couple wants to add a THIRD to their relationship.) TW: Mentions domestic violence We talk about what "Unicorn Hunting" is and why the polyamorous and non-monogamo...

Ever felt like poly was wrong? Or you were? Felt guilty? Shameful? Afraid? Yeah. Us too. In this episode we decided to share what we used to want, believe and feel as we navigated the VERY bumpy polyamorous/non-monogamous journeys we've had. And how painful they were! Join us, Greg and Leanne Million, Certified Relationship Coaches as we get real about where we fumbled and stumbled on the road...

Do you think you're experiencing Poly under duress? This is a term gaining popularity in the polyamorous community and a situation that is very serious. In polyamory, it is common when opening up a relationship to have one partner introduce the idea, sometimes in messy, unhelpful or thoughtless ways. Sometimes the boundaries they set around their own polyamorous identity or need can feel very...

What is YOUR capacity in your relationships and what affects it? In this episode join us, Leanne & Greg Million, Certified Relationship and Sexuality Coaches as we discuss what we mean by capacity, what it means to be over your capacity, the things that can impact it and recognizing when you're beyond your capacity. Knowing more about your capacity helps you have healthier relationships! C...

In this episode we're talking about the BIGGEST of the BIG FEELS in Polyamory: Jealousy, Comparison and Fear of Abandonment cuz you are NOT alone if you experience one or all three of these! We changed things up- added some segment titles and SFX this time. Let us know what you think! Curious about Coaching with Greg or Leanne Certified Relationship and Sexuality Coaches specializing in polyam...

If you've been on IG or TikTok you probably know @polyamarla - and NOW they've got an incredible book out "Non-monogamy and Defying a Paradigm"! We had such a fun time together! Follow us (if you can...three people with ADHD) as Marla takes us through their polyamorous journey, the "h" word (and why they don't want to talk about it), couple privilege, mono-normativi...

Wow! What a journey Nicole has had! With eloquence and awareness she shares what it was like to grow up in purity culture and to come to terms with her own queer and polyamorous identities. Nicole Thompson is a sex and relationship psychotherapist, host of Modern Anarchy Podcast, the author of the first published research study on Relationship Anarchy and one of the leading academic theorists on N...

Let's talk about being a good hinge! Many of the issues in a polyamorous or non-monogamous relationship can be prevented with responsible & compassionate choices made by the hinge - the person with multiple partners. Join us, Leanne & Greg Million, Certified Relationship Coaches specializing in polyamory and non-monogamy as we explore the role of a hinge and how it relates to best prac...

Join us, Leanne & Greg Million, Certified Relationship Coaches as we chat with Lola Phoenix, the delightful author of "The Anxious Person's Guide to Non-monogamy" and "The Non-monogamy Journal"!We spoke to Lola about the concept of "anchor" as a grounding tool for navigating non-monogamy, especially for anxious individuals. She shared her struggles as an intro...

Join us, Leanne & Greg Million, Certified Relationship Coaches as we chat with the one and only Kathy Labriola - author of "Love and Abundance: A Counselor's Advice on Open Relationships" (NEW EDITION AVAIL), "The Jealousy Workbook", and "The Polyamory Break Up Book". We spoke to her about her latest work "Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships&q...

Content Warning: mentions (with no detail) self-harm and abusive relationships. Celebrate 4 years and 40 episodes with us , Greg and Leanne Million Certified Relationship Coaches, as we unpack an AI-generated list of reasons (which Leanne printed but didn't "create") why people choose to cheat in Polyamorous or Non-monogamous Relationships. For those who may be considering cheating, for those who...

Join us, Leanne & Greg Million Relationship Coaches, as we dive into why boundaries are important, why they are challenging, what types there are, what they are and what they aren't! Boundaries can be a steep learning curve for some of us, so hopefully this episode helps you advocate for and honour your own and someone else's boundaries. Trigger warning: mentions sexual coercion. #empoweredpol...

Trigger warning: Contains brief references to self-harm, sexual assault, and consensual non-consent. Join us, Leanne & Greg Million, Certified Relationship and Sexuality Coaches , as we discuss red and green flags for vetting partners in BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Domination, Submission, Sadomasochism, and Masochism), explain a variety of other kinks as well as discuss the shame that many peop...

Here's what happens when you get 3 sex-positive Relationship Coaches together!! You get to learn about ALL the ways to communicate, discuss, organize and enjoy a yummy THREESOME (or more-some)! Our special guest, and our online friend - holistic Relationship Coach and TedX speaker, Ali Hendry, shares her insights on why someone might want to have a threesome, how to bring it up, what fears, my...

In this episode we discuss how we develop a self-aware foundation for building agreements based on core values and boundaries, vital categories to consider when creating Relationship Agreements, and why we chose to have what we call a "Limited Information Agreement". #consensualnonmonogamy #polyamorousrelationship #polyamory #polyamorous #polyam #healthyrelationships #healthyrelationship...

A fabulous time was had with the incredible Evita "Lavitaloca Sawyers" - as we discussed her journey as a black, queer, femme person into the worlds of non-monogamy, polyamory and kink! She shared with us her insights, wisdom and we enjoyed every minute! Evita is a coach, speaker, educator and author of "A Polyamory Devotional: 365 Days of Reflections for the Consensually Non-Monoga...

Disclaimer: This episode focuses on vaginal birth only and may contain triggering information for some listeners. The term "normal" birth is used ironically and in the video version on YouTube you can see that Anne uses quotation marks. If you or your partner has recently given birth, here's a podcast for you! In this episode, we welcome our special guest counsellor Anne Chronnell wh...

Comparison is the thief of joy! You may have heard that, recognize its importance and STILL suffer with comparison. We chat in this episode about our experiences with comparison, how it's shown up in our relationships and what we can do to help manage or reframe comparison to make it more helpful! While we focused in this episode on the differences in relationships to highlight their uniquenes...

We were super jazzed to have psychotherapist and author of "Polysecure", Jessica Fern, return with her co-author David Cooley to chat about their new book, "Polywise" which is an amazing resource on healthy relating. We discuss restorative relationship conversations, parts work, codependency, ambiamory and how Eastern philosophy helped shaped their journey, as well as we dive i...

You may not have heard about Ambiamory - the ability to be in either monogamous or polyamorous relationships. For those who identify as Ambiamorous, like Leanne, there are challenges and gifts. We invite you to explore what Leanne's journey of Ambiamory is like. If you're confused about why your mono-mind is so active when you really WANT to be polyamorous, or you wonder why as a monogamou...

#polyamory #polyamorousrelationship #openrelationships #openrelationship #nonmonogamy #ethicalnonmonogamy #relationship #relationships #healthyrelationships #entitlement #possessiveboyfriends #possessiveness #unhealthyrelationships #personaldevelopment *Content Warning: sexual assault mentioned. Steeped in the mindset of possessiveness and ownership, entitlement can show up in ANY relationship, an...

#polyamory #relationshipcoach #ethicalnonmonogamy #relationshipadvice #breakingup #breakups #endingarelationship #shiftingarelationship #polyamorous #openrelationship #openrelationships #relationshipcoaching #howtobreakup #managingabreakup In this episode, we take a look at how to mindfully frame a breakup in a healthy way, managing our feelings, holding space for the other person and dealing with...

#openrelationship #polyamory #relationshipcoach #ethicalnonmonogamy #openrelationship #polyamorous #polyamorousrelationship #polyamory #relationshipcoach #relationshipcoaching As Relationship Coaches specializing in consensual non-monogamy and polyamory, we see a lot of stress occurring around meeting your partner's partner (your "meta").   So in this episode we ask...What are some things to...

#sexualhealth #safersex #polyamory #sexuallytransmitteddiseases #std #sexuallytransmittedinfections #ethicalnonmonogamy #openrelationship #polyamorous #polyamorousrelationship #polycoach #relationships #relationshipcoach #relationshipcoaching In this VERY IMPORTANT episode, we discuss what sexual health is, address the stigma of STIs and how we can help normalize having "the talk", disclosure, con...

#consensualnonmonogamy #ethicalnonmonogamy #poly #polyamorous #polyamory #openingup #disentangling #mononormativeprogramming #codependency #enmeshment #boundaries #relationshipcoaching #relationshipcoach #ethicalnonmonogamy #ENM #CNM  Opening Up from being monogamous, whether you're solo poly or from a couple, is very challenging no matter which relationship dynamic you choose on the consensu...