Normalizing Non-Monogamy - Personal Stories of Polyamory, Swinging, and Beyond

Libby is a relationship coach and educator as well as a brand new podcaster! Emma said I can't call this the "Mom-isode" so I won't... But I will say that Libby has some incredible stories of how she navigated dating, community building, and networking as a new mom. Not a mom yourself? Me neither and I took a ton away from this episode. Libby is overflowing with positive vibes and life experiences...

This is an amazing and powerful story of two strong people who have come out of incredibly oppressive religious backgrounds and are working together everyday to overcome shame and find their way in exploring non-monogamy. We hope you find this story as useful and moving as we did. Enjoy!   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   6 Free Month Trial on Kasidie   htt...

Dawn and Dan have been together and exploring non-monogamy in a variety of ways for the past 20 years. Eleven years ago they started their podcast called The Erotic Awakening and have published over 500 episodes since then! They are here to share some insights and stories from their journey as well as some of the things they have learned along the way.   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!  ...

Eliza and Scott have been best friends for 25 years, they may have also hooked up a few times over the years. A recent car accident awakened something inside of them and now they're married. Not only that, they have an open marriage agreement. Sound simple enough? Didn't think so.. And it's actually a lot more complicated than it sounds.   These two have an incredibly heartwarming story and a very...

Reagan is a 58 year old polyamorous, kinky, liberal, atheist, legal sex worker who has been exploring non-monogamy since her 20's! She is full of wisdom and life experiences that we can all learn from regardless of our relationship dynamic. She shares her beautiful and touching story with us and we hope you will enjoy it and take as much away from it as we did.   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Comm...

Amy and Scott started exploring non-monogamy fairly recently after Amy *technically* cheated on Scott... Luckily, it seems like the only problem Scott had was that he wasn't there for it! These two are so much fun and a great example of how introverts can successfully navigate swinging with a touch of polyamory!   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   6 Free Mon...

Amanda and MC are a queer couple who were friends first and have now been exploring non-monogamy together for about two years. Amanda is a queer woman in her early 30's who has explored non-monogamy in past. MC is in their late 20's, queer, trans, non-binary and is exploring non-monogamy for the first time in their life. Together they tell a beautiful and diverse story!   Show Notes   Join Our Pat...

Robert shares an emotional story with us that spans the 18 year relationship with his partner as they navigated non-monogamy together. Ultimately, the relationship did not work out and he talks with us about why that is and how he is moving forward after a very difficult situation. This is a pretty intense and powerful episode and we're touched that he was willing to share it with us. We hope you...

Kathy is an author, nurse, counselor, and hypnotherapist... She has been exploring non-monogamy for over 50 years and talks with us about what it has been like on her journey and how she has seen things change over the years. This is a great conversation that covers a lot of ground. She also recently published a new book called "The Polyamory Breakup Book", so be sure to check it out as well!   Sh...

Chloe and Drew share an incredibly powerful and moving story with us this week. Their 10+ year relationship has withstood challenges that are hard to comprehend. Throughout the journey they have had to redefine who they each are, what their relationship team looks like, and how they take on all future challenges. Oh yeah, and they're not even 30 yet... We hope this interview is as moving for you a...

This week we get a fantastic look at how different partners can fulfill different needs in your life. Mark and Eliza have been together for a few years and have been exploring polyamory since the beginning. One of the best quotes from the episode is "We love each other and our relationship but it's not the most important thing in either of our lives."   We also recorded an addendum for this episod...

Boom! Surprise bonus episode! Lara and Patrick are both in the third act of their lives and are living it up! They are loving exploring the world of swinging together and the amazing friends they have been making. Going to Desire last year with Life on the Swingset has supercharged their journey and they are super excited to do it again in approximately 30 days from now!   Show Notes   Join Our Pa...

Kenneth has one of the more fascinating backgrounds that we have ever heard and it is captivating. He spent over 30 years as part of the Amish community and has since found his way out. He now identifies as an Amish Atheist Polyamorist. A first for us, for sure! It's an incredible story and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do!   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   Come meet us in person a...

You are going to laugh your butt off at the same time your heart is going out to these two amazing people. In their own words, Em and Steve proclaim that they are THE example of how not to get into swinging... We agree that their first steps out of the gate weren't the smoothest but we think they are a perfect example of how to correct the course and grow together. Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Co...

Steve and C.C. are our first interview with a couple who is exploring the world of hotwifing! They got into it a little over a year ago and when you listen to Steve talk about how amazing their experiences have been, you'll be as happy for them as we are! These two have a great approach to hotwifing and non-monogamy in general. There are applicable life lessons in here regardless of your style!  ...

Gina and Matt stumbled into the swinging lifestyle a little over a year ago... by accident. It was a super intense beginning and it has changed their relationship for the better since then. They both have a fantastic sense of humor and they tell a hilarious and heartwarming story. Plus, we cover some important cooking tips. You can't miss it.   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off -...

Basically, here's what happened... Karen left her husband after 27+ years and went to a swinger's club the same week... She met Jim on the first night and now they are inseparable. There's a lot more to this amazing story and these two are so full of love and laughter that you will be glad you got in here for a listen. Hear how they navigate their relationship blurring the lines between polyamory...

Norm has an incredible story and is a fantastic storyteller... And he has some stories! He and his wife of 30 years started exploring polyamory a few years ago and have learned a lot along the way. So much so that they have created multiple discussion groups in the greater Washington DC area. He is a wealth of knowledge without being judgmental. This episode is full of good stuff.   Show Notes   J...

Stephanie and Jason are brand spankin' new to swinging and are super excited about starting to explore lots of things. Not to mention, Jason just came out to his wife as bi-sexual! They share some incredibly vulnerable things about themselves in this amazing conversation that is going to go down in history as one of the best resources for new couples looking to explore swinging. They also took it...

Michelle and Orlando join us for one of the best conversations we've had for anyone who is looking to get into swinging. They've been tinkering with the idea for years but went for it all out last fall by booking a trip to Desire with a group takeover. They talk through what it's like to explore a lifestyle resort as a relatively new couple plus we have one of the best STI conversations we have ev...

Author O.M. Wills comes by today to share with us the difficulties he and his wife have had trying to break into the swinging community over the last few years. His wife is super pregnant so she didn't join us for the interview, but it is a story full of learning opportunities and things to be aware of as you navigate the world of non-monogamy and in particular, swinging. He is also the author of...

Kelly joins us to tell the story of her and her husband Frank who is on tour and couldn't join us. They have been weaving in and out of non-monogamy since they started their dating lives around age 12. They're both in their late 20's now and Kelly shares all of the ups and downs they have struggled with while trying to find their own way in polyamory. They are incredibly kind and ethical people an...

Koe is an amazing bada$$ sex educator, speaker, artist, activist, and.... Author of the new book "This Heart Holds Many"! They talk with us about what it was like growing up in a polyamorous family, how to come out to family and friends, and navigating consent while keeping your flirt on. We also learn some new terms like "cometing" and "metaparenting"! Come check out the interview and then go fin...

Suzie and Jay have been married for over a decade and started exploring non-monogamy less than a year ago. Since then they have mostly been exploring the swinging side of things but we're tasting notes of poly on the pallet as well. They share some amazing strategies and information as well as some hilarious stories. Have a listen and let us know what you think!   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Com...

Whitney Miller is the former Miss USA 2012 but she's all about destroying stereotypes. One of her goals has always been to redefine what it means to be a pageant girl. This has taken the form of being a professional wake surfer, exploring Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA, as well as backpacking around the world on her own after a breakup. Beyond that, she has been in a publicly open relationship with h...