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269 - Close Quarters Relationships
There's tons of advice about long distance relationships and how to manage them, but what about the opposite? In this episode, we're discussing how to navigate a relationship where you don't have much time apart, whether due to global circumstances like the pandemic, or simply a career change.
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268 - Sex Worker Rights with Alice Little
This week we're joined by Alice Little to talk about sex work, the stigma around it, and steps to take to start moving towards a more sex positive society. Alice is a sex entrepreneur and educator at the Moonlite BunnyRanch in Carson City, Nevada, and is here to offer us her valuable insight about the industry.
267 - Reducing Stress Together
The world is fairly stressful right now, and some of us are particularly prone to anxiety and stress already. This week, we're talking about some different stressors and how to try to reduce stress in a healthy way, including some tips to have less stressful conversations with your partner(s).
266 - The Worst Relationship Advice
Let's talk about some of the bad, outdated relationship advice we've come across, and how it can negatively affect modern dating. As times change, dating advice needs to as well, so don't buy in to all the traditional advice.
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265 - Real Voices of Multiamory
For this week's special episode, we're joined by several of our listeners to hear their real-life experiences with polyamory, instead of the common fictionalized stories in the media. Listen to these different stories for a broader take on non-monogamy and polyamory.
264 - Are You a Chewer or Spewer?
How do you process your feelings? Are you an internal processor (chewer)? Or an external one (spewer)? In this episode, we're covering what it means to be a chewer or a spewer, some drawbacks to both, and some positive aspects to them.
262 - Making a Polyamorous Dating App
This week's guests are Amanda Wilson and David Epstein, co-founders of the app #open, a sex positive and polyamory-friendly dating platform. Amanda and David will be walking us through some of the difficulties they faced creating the app, as well as what distinguishes it from all the other dating apps available.
261 - Restorative Justice
This week, we're talking about restorative justice with Senior Legal Director Andy Izenson from the Chosen Family Law Center, Inc. We're covering what restorative justice is, what many people think it is (spoiler: it's wrong), and how to give more support to your communities and make them better and healthier.
260 - Black Poly Pride with Chanee Jackson Kendall and Cheri Calico Roman
This week, we're joined by Chanee Jackson Kendall and Cheri Calico Roman from Black Poly Pride, who are here to talk about the Black polyamorous community and some of the unique struggles and experiences that it faces.
259 - What NOT to do in Non-Monogamy with Dr. Liz Powell
Dr. Liz Powell is an author, sex educator, and psychologist who specializes in queer, kinky, and non-monogamous relationships. They are the author of Building Open Relationships, and have joined us this week to talk about their book and beliefs about non-monogamy.
258 - Minimalism
Sometimes, the amount of clutter in our homes and lives can negatively impact our mental health, our happiness, and our relationships. This week, we explore some reasoning behind why it's so easy to find yourself with too much stuff, and how to take measures to avoid the ramifications of clutter.
257 - Codependency
What does it mean to be codependent? Is it always a bad thing? Let's dive into our first episode dedicated solely to codependency, and talk some about what codependency is, as well as why there are so many rampant criticisms about the term and subject itself.
256 - Polyamory and the Trans Experience with Marissa Alexa McCool
This week we're joined by Marissa Alexa McCool, author, podcaster, actor, grad student, and activist. She's sharing her experience as a transgender woman navigating non-monogamy in a rapidly changing world.
255 - Why You Make Bad Decisions
Have you ever made a decision that you regretted, either immediately or later? This week, we're diving into the reasons behind bad decision-making (supported with research, of course!) and talking about ways to be more cognizant about when you might be prone to making bad decisions.
254 - When You're Unsure about an Open Relationship
Thinking of opening up your relationship? If you're having doubts, listen to our advice about what measures you can take when you're unsure about becoming non-monogamous!
253 - Resilience and Overcoming Obstacles: More Tools!
Let's talk about resilience, grit, and the scientific research behind resiliency, and some measures you can take to increase resiliency in your life.
252 - Reflection, Impending Plans, and Our Appreciation (short episode)
Happy holidays from the entire Multiamory team! We're so grateful to each and every one of you for making this show possible and it's been quite the year! We're excited for what's to come and ready to leap into 2020 with all of you.
251 - Polyamory in Science Fiction with Kevin Patterson
This week we're joined with science fiction author Kevin Patterson to discuss representation of polyamory in media, specifically in books, TV shows, and video games. Kevin also reads a bit from one of his books!
250 - Mental Health with Ruby Bouie Johnson
This week we're welcoming Ruby back to the show to talk about mental health, which can be a tough topic for a lot of people, and even more difficult to address with a professional if you're polyamorous. Ruby gives her insight on some questions that our listeners provided, and talks about her experience as a mental health professional for the community.
249 - Scheduling and Productivity
This week we're tackling an issue that's a nation-wide epidemic, but particularly prevalent among the non-monogamous community: how to schedule your time in a way that makes your life easier, not harder. Whether you're polyamorous or not, there are sure to be some tips here that you can apply to your life!