Normalizing Non-monogamy

Maria and Jory have been exploring non-monogamy since the start of their relationship about 15 years ago. As you will learn, they have found a blend somewhere in the middle of swinging and polyamory to be a great fit for them. Beyond that, they discuss how their relationship looks monogamous to most people but that they do not like to close themselves off to opportunities and experiences that life may present to them. It's a beautiful story with amazing people and we hope you enjoy it!See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes!Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast"Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome to Episode 2 of Focus Fridays, a series of topic specific discussions with other contributors, and a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. Today we’re talking with Catherine, a therapist and relationship coach who specializes in working with people in open relationships. We discuss how to have intentional conversations with your partner. This is the framework around how to say what you want said and how to let your partner know you’re hearing what they are saying. The content is also applicable outside of romantic relationships and this episode could easily be on a business or parenting podcast. You can also contact Catherine through her business, Expansive Connection.The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support!Show NotesDownload all 10 Focus Friday episo

Sarah and Ed discovered swinging on a work trip to Desire a few years ago... Yes, for real, apparently that's a thing. They started exploring it slowly and have always taken a very laid back and casual approach to the whole thing. Their outlook is super refreshing and a great one if you are new to non-monogamy or swinging. Beyond that, they show how just being yourself is the best approach to swinging and honestly, all things in life. We love their positive and welcoming vibe and are excited to get their story out there. Enjoy!See photos and more details of all our guests by checking out the Show Notes!Get a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast"Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Our first Focus Friday episode ever! These episodes are topic specific discussions with other contributors, a bit different from our traditional story-focused interviews. In this episode, we talk to some of our best friends, Jessica and Matt, who we came out to last summer. They have no background in non-monogamy, so we have a fun discussion with them trying to guess the meaning of vocabulary terms in the non-monogamy space and then us giving them the real meaning. This is a great episode for anyone to listen to, but especially if you’re new to non-monogamy. The remaining Focus Friday episodes will be released on our channel every Friday. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. Thank you for your support!Show NotesDownload all 10 Focus Friday episodes!https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

Daniel grew up with non-monogamy being modeled for him from an early age and actually rebelled against it for quite a while. In this episode he talks about what caused him to give it a second chance and what his model of non-monogamy looks like. He also has a great approach to self-care as it relates to being in relationships of any kind. Check it out so you're up to speed when we have him back on... With his dad. Yes, for real.Show NotesGet a 20% discount at MyOneCondoms.com using the offer code "nnmpodcast"Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Welcome to Season 1 of Focus Fridays!This is a short trailer for a new project where we have collaborated with many content creators, sex educators, and professionals to have discussions on specific topics instead of doing our normal story-focused interviews. Don't worry, there will be no changes to our regular Wednesday show. Season 1 will include 10 episodes and be released every Friday starting January 31, 2020. Alternatively, if you can't wait, you can go and download all of the episodes by clicking right here, right now for free or by paying what feels good to you. We are super excited to get this content out there and can't thank all of the contributors enough!Show NotesDownload all 10 Focus Friday episodes!https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/courses

If you are looking to introduce swinging or non-monogamy to your partner via podcast, this is probably one of the best episodes we can think of for doing that. Chris and Fred have an amazing approach to everything. Beyond that, Chris shares some vulnerable and beautiful insight into exploring swinging as a woman and just exploring what it means to be a sexual being who is a woman and mom. We can't thank them enough for reaching out and sharing their story with us.Show NotesJoin Our Patreon Community! Try BeachBody On-Demand free for 14 days!$10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

This is a super fun interview with a partner of one of our previous guests. Rachel is married to Norm from episode 80 and she is here to share her perspective on their journey together and her own personal journey. She is a ton of fun and a wealth of information and experience. She's also our first guest who got started in this journey using a website specifically designed for people to cheat on their partners. This is a great episode for anyone looking to learn a bit about boundaries and personal growth, and it also provides another perspective on non-hierarchal polyamory. Enjoy!Show NotesJoin Our Patreon Community! SafeMatch - Please fill out this short survey for SafeMatch to help improve them in their mission!Try BeachBody On-Demand free for 14 days!$10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Laura and Casey cover a ton of ground in this extremely relatable episode. They are in their mid-30's and have been together for over 20 years. In that time, one of them definitely didn't nail it when bringing up non-monogamy to the other, they have shifted their approach a few times, seen powerful shifts in their confidence, navigated raising kids, and have been having a lot of fun! This one has a little something for everyone and we think you will love it! Enjoy!Show NotesFun MyOneCondom Holiday Survey!Try BeachBody On-Demand free for 14 days!Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

In her early twenties Dedeker continually found herself wanting to cheat on her partners even though she loved them and still wanted to be with them. She never cheated, but after confessing this to a friend of hers one night, he pitched the idea of open relationships to her. After she was done being offended, she researched it extensively and began the incredible journey that led to the story she shared with us. Beyond that, her experiences and wisdom have helped her craft the incredible Multiamory podcast as one of its three co-hosts. This conversation literally takes us around the world and across pretty much the entire spectrum of non-monogamy. Enjoy!Show NotesMultiamory PodcastFun MyOneCondom Holiday Survey!Try BeachBody On-Demand free for 14 days!Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Claire and Phil met in high school but didn't end up getting together until a few years later. They've been together for over 10 years now and sort of stumbled into non-monogamy pretty early on after giving each other hall passes in college. Spoiler alert, it was a learning experience! Since then they have had some ups and downs and explored a blend of swinging and polyamory. Lately, it seems as if they're finding their groove and they are loving it!Show NotesFun MyOneCondom Holiday Survey!Join Our Patreon Community! The Monogamish Marriage Blog$10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Brian and his wife have been exploring non-monogamy in various capacities over the past few years and have ultimately decided to separate. To protect her privacy, they decided the best strategy would be for Brian to share the story on their behalf and we appreciate their vulnerability in doing so. It's a great example of how many people leap to the conclusion that non-monogamy caused the relationship to end but as you will hear, it's a lot more nuanced than that.Show NotesFun MyOneCondom Holiday Survey!Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Brandy and Will have been together less than a year and jumped into the world of swinging very early on! They both came out of long marriages and were committed early on to being wide open and transparent with each other which led to opening the relationship. If that wasn't enough, they also just started an online store to help people in the swinging lifestyle find sexy outfits and accessories for themed parties. Have a listen to their story and check out their online store and save 10% if you use the offer code "emma"!Show NotesFun MyOneCondom Holiday Survey!Friends of LS Website - Use offer code "emma" for 10% off your next purchase!Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

Lee and Ron are the first same gender male couple that we have had the opportunity to have on the show and we're so excited to help get their story out into the world. They have been together about seven years and over that time they have both had the opportunity to explore things about themselves that have led to amazing growth and experiences. Their story is powerful in many ways and we hope it finds you at a time when you're looking for inspiration to be yourself and love your partner(s) for who they are. Thank you to both of them for sharing and being a positive influence on this community.Show NotesFun MyOneCondom Holiday Survey!Lee's Etsy Store - Save 10% with offercode "NNMPC10"Join Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

One of the esteemed hosts of the Multiamory podcast joins us this week to share a bit more about his personal story. He has been exploring non-monogamy in various forms for about 14 years and has some amazing insights and advice to share on top of his incredible story. Be sure to check out the Multiamory podcast as well for over 200 episodes of pure wisdom from Jase and the rest of the team!Show NotesJoin Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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 that we can all learn from. Have a listen and then when you're done, go subscribe to her new podcast called "Making Polyamory Work."Show NotesJoin Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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 NotesJoin Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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 NotesJoin Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on KasidieThe Erotic Awakening w/ Dawn and Danhttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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 deep love and admiration for one another. They're learning to navigate a whole lot of new things together and have been discovering that while it's not always easy, they wouldn't change a thing about it.Trigger Alert... Grab a tissue. There are some emotional parts and maybe a few tears. :)Show NotesJoin Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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 NotesJoin Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI Testing6 Free Month Trial on Kasidiehttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/