Shifting The Lens

S2 EP30: "What did polyamory ruin?" Some of you will love this one & I know youve been waiting to. know what polyamory ruined for us. From shows we cant watch, to religons we dont believe in anymore, to 'finding better'. Theres a few things that arent part of our life anymore becuase of polyamory. SUBSCRIBE & join us for this month's bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://...

S2 EP29: "How do you find good people?" Life truly is easier with good people around. Friends or partners, those who matter wont make your life harder. SUBSCRIBE & join us for this month's bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/shifting-the-len-podcast/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ShiftingTheLensPodcast/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

S2 EP28: "If I went missing for 24 hrs where would you look?" Tiktok challenge brought to the pod(cast): 1. If I went missing for 24 hours where would you first look? 2. If you lost me in a grocery store which isle would you look in first? 3. If I came with a warning label what would it be? 4. If our relationship was a weather pattern what would it be? 5. If I called you from jail what w...

S2 EP27: "Was it intimidating being with a women after only men?" HAPPY PRIDE!!! Lets talk about being gay shall we? SUBSCRIBE & join us for this month's bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/shifting-the-len-podcast/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ShiftingTheLensPodcast/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ETHANS IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.i...

S2 EP26: "When do you use Veto power?" Veto power definition: "A  veto  is the official power or right to unilaterally stop an action or decision, even if everyone else has approved it." In polyamory, this can be used to end a partner's connection or relationship . How do we use it? SUBSCRIBE & join us for this month's bonus content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify....

S2 EP25: "Why is it harder for me to find partners?" "My wife has a new poly partner & have multiple other poly partners... I cant help but feel jealous.... I wonder why its harder for me to find partners." You are not defined by the number of partners you have. If you are Polyamorous, you are Polyamorous. With no partners or 6 partners. Lets dive into how we tackle jealous...

S2 EP23: "Would you live in a house where someone died?" In part 1 with Maggie (go watch it if you havent), we chatted about some things houses & we are chatting MORE THINGS HOUSES! Home owning, dowry rights, what needs to be disclosed when buying a house, etc. FOLLOW MAGGIE WITH SCHMIDT REALTY GROUP: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maggiesinfield?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&...

S2 EP 22: "How do you regulate your polyvagal system?" Polyvagal = fight or flight 'You can increase your self-awareness of your position on the polyvagal ladder & also your personal warning signs for when you're starting to shift to a state of stress of shut down" We will walk you through the ladder & how we know our signs. SUBSCRIBE & join us for this month&#39...

S2 EP21: "What is the best part of a triad? We choose to explore connections solo but something you may not know is that we had been in multiple triads & hope to be in one again. Join us this week as we chat all things triads! SUBSCRIBE & join us for this month's bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show...⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠   / @shiftingthelenspodc...

S2 EP 20: TIKTOK ASKS "Would you date someone who is monogamous?" The first of its kind, we went LIVE on TikTok while recording & answered questions as they came in! Rapid-fire questions from you! Want to be part of the live Q& A next time? Make sure to follow us everywhere so you don't miss it! SUBSCRIBE & join us for this month's bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://cre...

S2 EP 19: "Why did you decide to start dating again?" JILLS DATING AGAIN! Why? Who? What has changed from last time? We also dive into our red & green flags when exploring connections on the dating apps! SUBSCRIBE & join us for this month's bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show...⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   / @shiftingthelenspodcast  ⁠ ETHANS IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

S2 EP18: Self-defense in k!nk w/ Randy King Speaker & Personal Protection Specialist. "I help professionals and organizations make better decisions under pressure by understanding safety, violence, and human behaviour in the real world — not fear-based or fantasy training." We dive into a conversation with Randy regarding self-defence, catching red flags & how to take care of you...

S2 EP17: Rapid fire polyamory questions On the theme of recapping / catching you up / filling you in (in a PG way) we are answer all your poly questions, rapid fire. If this sparks more questions, please drop them in the comments or shoot us a DM! We would love to hear from you. SUBSCRIBE & join us for this month's bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show... YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠...

S2 EP16: Who are we & why are we here 2.0 If youve been here since day one (or gone back to listen to Ep. 1) we kicked off Shifting The Lens with an episode called ' Who are we & why are we here?' . It been almost 2 years & things have changed. Who are we NOW? & why are we STILL here? What are our goals? Where do we stand? Are we still vibing? An overall update on how we ha...

S2 EP 15: "Is there a smarter first property to buy?' We are talking all (well some, a little) things home owning. Is it still dumb to rent? Are you wasting your money on a condo? We are two humans who have gona back & fourth MANY times on if we want to own a home so who better to ask than the expert - MEET MAGGIE! We love Maggie! FOLLOW MAGGIE WITH SCHMIDT REALTY GROUP: https://www.i...

S2 EP13: "How do you feel about parallel polyamory?" Last episode we touched on the different styles of polyamory & how we choose to practice. Which brought up a follow up question: " How do you feel about parallel polyamory?" We aren't big on definitions around here but we do have our own versions of everything! SUBSCRIBE & join us for this month's bonus conten...

S2 EP12: "What are your values and priorities being polyamorous?" A 'Who are we?' 2.0 if you will! Its been while since we answered some of the basics & let you know who we are & what we are up to as polyamorous humans. If you've been here for a while you might be surprised to hear where me stand on hierarchy now vs 2.5 years ago. SUBSCRIBE & join us for this mont...

S2 EP 11: "At what point are we OVER informed?" The Epstein files are out, the Alberta separatist are loud, the USA is chaos, sometimes times it really feels like the sky is falling. Being informed is one thing, being OVER informed to the point of anxiety & losing sleep is another. How do we know when to put our phones down? What do we do once our phones are down? SUBSCRIBE & joi...

S2 EP 10: "How do I support someone whos hyper independent?" Jill speaks pretty openly about how she is deeply hyperindependent & all that comes with it. So, how the heck do you support someone like that? How do you move through life support somone who is fully able to take care of themselves & often times prefers to. Lets chat! SUBSCRIBE & join us for this month's bonus...

S2 EP9: "Do you like Munches?" We are often asked if we go to Munches, and if so, why. If not, why not? So let's chat! If you're anything like me (Jill), when I first started exploring this life, I had NOT A CLUE what a munch was. Are they snacks? Is it people? Is it snacks with people? If you want to explore more chances to meet like-minded humans, this can be a good place to st...

EP 8: Kathie from a Room for Grief We asked: "Who are you Kathie?" Kathie answered: "Good question. I'm a lot. I'm a passionate and energetic soul. I am a proud grandmother, loving mom, devoted friend, and a widow by circumstance, not by choice. I am an author of the best-selling book" The Hardest, Not The Worst Year. A Widows Journey". I am a grief coach, educator...

S2 E5: "How do you navigate the holidays?" We know this holiday season can be challenging; our house has its own share of 'difficult to navigate' moments. We wanted to share & hold space for the fact that the holidays are not Jolly for everyone. If you are struggling with setting new boundaries or holding on to wounds that no one can see, we've got you. Whether you hate this season or find end...

S2 EP5: "How would you handle low libido/intimacy issues with a partner?" Mismatched sex drives/libido in relationships can be challenging. Let alone when you factor in self-confidence/body image issues. We have both been there & had our own experiences navigating low libido & low confidence. You aren't alone & we hope you join us in a safe space to chat about this this week. Follow-up...

S2 EP4: "We need to chat" TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains graphic content around self-harm. If you are not in a place (physically or mentally) to be able to listen safely, please catch us later or in the next episode. We love you. Lets catch up shall we? Grab a cup of coffee, (maybe some gardening), get comfy cozy & join us for a chat! Theres been lots of moving part over here...

S2 EP3: "Would you give up your kinks for the perfect partner?" A medium spicy episode for you. Which means that if you aren't subscribed, you'll get a taste of what happens behind our closed doors episodes, just at an 18+ rating rather than an R. Questions we anwser: What is a kink that you enjoy now that was a hard no? Would you give up your kinks for the perfect partner? &...