Best Libby Sinback Podcasts (2024)

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What Makes Polyamory Work (Part 2) with Libby Sinback 38:24

15d ago38:24

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Episode 094: What Makes Polyamory Work (Part 2) with Libby Sinback This week's episode is super special to me. I got to have a conversation with my friend, Libby Sinback, a relationship coach and host of "Making Polyamory Work." We've had several long conversations, but this is one that got recorded! This is part 2 of our conversation. Check out Pa…

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Navigating Asexuality with Aubri Lancaster 1:03:05

29m ago1:03:05

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Libby talks with AASECT-certified sexuality educator Aubri Lancaster about asexuality and aromanticism. Aubri's website: https://acesexeducation.com/ Aubri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acesexeducation/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingpolywork/message…

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Wisdom From Our Polyamorous Elders with Susan Bratton, Part 1 42:55

10h ago42:55

42:55

Episode 096: Wisdom From Our Polyamorous Elders with Susan Bratton Part 1 Discover the keys to unlocking the joys of relationship diversity as I sit down with Susan Bratton, an authority on intimacy who brings a treasure trove of insights into the realms of polyamory, communication, and deep connection. This episode is a roadmap to understanding an…

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Is Hierarchy bad? 49:21

3d ago49:21

49:21

Libby shares her thoughts about debate about whether hierarchy is bad or wrong in polyamory. Additional reading: Lola Phoenix - the Hierarchy Polyamorous People Don't Talk Enough About: https://www.nonmonogamyhelp.com/the-hierarchy-polyamorous-people-dont-talk-enough-about/ Ready for Polyamory - Is there a Problem with Hierarchy https://www.readyfo…

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The Monogamous Programming in Our World Runs Deep! 33:29

7d ago33:29

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Episode 95 The Monogamous Programming in Our World Runs Deep! Have you ever found yourself questioning the long-held belief that monogamy is the one-size-fits-all solution to love and commitment? In today's episode, I peel back the mononormative curtain that has shrouded our views on relationships for centuries. Navigating the tides of traditional …

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What Makes Polyamory Work (Part 1) with Libby Sinback 43:17

22d ago43:17

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Episode 093: What Makes Polyamory Work (Part 1) with Libby Sinback This week's episode is super special to me. I got to have a conversation with my friend, Libby Sinback, a relationship coach and host of "Making Polyamory Work." We've had several long conversations but this is one that got recorded! It's a heart-to-heart talk with the insightful Li…

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Deepening Connections Through Rope Play with Sexologist, Eros 49:45

1M ago49:45

49:45

Episode 092 Deepening Connections Through Rope Play with Sexologist, Eros Have you ever found yourself feeling a void from casual sex? My special guest, certified sexologist Eros, joins me, to unravel the intricacies of rope play and BDSM within the tapestry of casual encounters. We stitch together narratives of personal histories and cultural iden…

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The Metamorphosis of Intimate Relationships For New and Seasoned Parents with Markella Kaplani 55:34

1M ago55:34

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Episode 091: The Metamorphosis of Intimate Relationships For New and Seasoned Parents with Markella Kaplani Have you ever wondered how the rollercoaster of parenthood can redefine who we are and the fabric of our closest relationships? In a heart-to-heart with the Parenting and Relationship Counselor, Markella Kaplani, we peel back the layers of em…

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Uncovering Generational Relationship Wounds and Holistic Healing with Jayden Aubryn 48:33

1M ago48:33

48:33

Episode 090: Uncovering Generational Relationship Wounds and Holistic Healing with Jayden Aubryn What an amazing conversation this was! I had the pleasure of talking with Jayden Aubryn, a trailblazing psychotherapist whose insights into intentional living challenge the norms of relationships. We talked about so much that it was hard to narrow it do…

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Dismantling Your Debilitating Inner-Critic 30:25

2M ago30:25

30:25

Episode 089: Dismantling Your Debilitating Inner-Critic There's a voice inside us that can be both a relentless critic and an encouraging coach; it's a complex presence that I know all too intimately. Join me as I share how this internal commentator has both driven me to succeed and left me second-guessing my every move. I hope to shed some light o…

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The Importance of Finding a Resonant Community with Noa Elan, CEO of Bloom 51:53

2M ago51:53

51:53

Episode 088: The Importance of Finding a Resonant Community with Noa Elan of Bloom Ever feel like your relationships are coloring outside the lines of societal norms? You're not alone. Join me as I sit down with Noa Elan, the visionary CEO of Bloom Community, for a heart-to-heart conversation about the importance of cultivating a resonant community…

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Unmet Needs in Polyamory 50:53

2M ago50:53

50:53

Most folks practicing nonmonogamy accept that no one person can meet all their needs. And yet, sometimes it can be challenging when a new partner starts meeting needs that haven't been met by an established relationship. In this episode Libby explores the trickiness when new relationships fulfill desires that established ones don't some ideas to he…

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All About Play Parties with Chez Jennings 50:11

2M ago50:11

50:11

Episode 87 All About Play Parties with Chez Jennings Ever wonder about play parties? Join my awesome guest, Chez Jennings, co-founder of Friends With Benefits and Gaze, as she gives you a 101 course all about play parties - what they are, all the different kinds of parties, how to find one, how to prepare for your first one, as well as how to creat…

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Seriously! Compassion 15:40

2M ago15:40

15:40

This week Libby shares a re-release from December 2019 about the science of compassion, and why it's key to loving relationships, including the one with yourself. The Gottman Institute on Contempt: https://www.gottman.com/blog/this-one-thing-is-the-biggest-predictor-of-divorce/The Harvard Business Review on Self-Compassion: https://hbr.org/2018/09/…

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Busting Through Relationship Programming to Experience Cosmic Love with Niki Manavi 53:11

2M ago53:11

53:11

Episode 086: Busting Through Relationship Programming to Experience Cosmic Love with Niki Manavi As part of my Lived Experiences Series, in this episode, I talk with Niki Manavi about her non-traditional relationship with her cosmic soul partner, Johnny. We unravel the complexities and wonders of non-traditional relationships that don't fit into an…

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Sacred Unraveling in Polyamory with Joli Hamilton 34:29

2M ago34:29

34:29

Part two of Libby's conversation with Dr. Joli Hamilton where they discuss how navigating differences can open a relationship and the people in it into transformation. Joli's website: https://www.jolihamilton.com/ The Year of Opening: https://www.jolihamilton.com/TYO --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingpolywor…

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How To Live Life On Your Own Terms with Relationship Coach, Randi Robbins 33:10

3M ago33:10

33:10

Episode 085: How To Live Life On Your Own Terms with Relationship Coach, Randi Robbins Have you ever felt like you're living by someone else's script, especially with your relationship? In this episode, I talk with Randi Robbins, a therapist turned life and relationship coach. Our conversation sheds light on challenging societal norms, conquering s…

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Individuation and Navigating Differences with Joli Hamilton 29:05

3M ago29:05

29:05

What happens when exploring different relationship styles reveals uncomfortable differences between you and a partner? In this episode, Libby talks with Dr. Joli Hamilton about polyamory as a sacred process of individuation and grief. Joli's website: https://www.jolihamilton.com/ The Year of Opening: https://www.jolihamilton.com/TYO --- Send in a v…

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How To Spot Red AND Green Flags in Your Relationships with Helen Snape 42:04

3M ago42:04

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Episode 084: How To Spot Red AND Green Flags in Your Relationships with Helen Snape Have you ever felt like you were wearing a mask, displaying a fake smile just to keep the peace? Helen Snape, an award-winning healthy relationship coach, joins us to unravel the complexities behind our emotional facades and guides us toward authenticity and self-lo…

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Solo Polyamory with Crystal Byrd Farmer 59:27

3M ago59:27

59:27

Long-requested, Libby discusses solo polyamory with Crystal Byrd Farmer, author, organizer, diversity consultant.. and solo polyamorist. SHOW LINKS: Crystal's website: https://crystalbyrdfarmer.com/ Crystal's book: https://newsociety.com/books/t/the-token Solo polyamory: https://solopoly.net/2014/12/05/what-is-solo-polyamory-my-take/ --- Send in a …

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Overcoming the Betrayal of Rejection: Lived Experiences with Janice Holland 46:38

3M ago46:38

46:38

Episode 083 Overcoming the Betrayal of Rejection: Lived Experiences with Janice Holland Join me as I talk with Janice Holland, a beacon of strength and a licensed professional counselor, where she shares her story of how growing up in an ultra-religious community, contributed to an emotionally manipulative marriage. Her candid recount of the pain c…

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The Hidden Message Beneath Relationship Discomfort 25:04

3M ago25:04

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Episode 82 The Hidden Message Beneath Relationship Discomfort A certain level of relational discomfort is normal in intimate relationships. When faced with an argument or disagreement, the nervous system gets activated and many people instinctively choose to fight or run away. But what if there was a different way to look at these moments? What if …

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Your Body Never Lies: How Somatic Therapy Can Catapult Your Diverse Relationship Experience with Dedeker Winston and Orit Krug 50:55

4M ago50:55

50:55

Episode 081: Your Body Never Lies: How Somatic Therapy Can Catapult Your Diverse Relationship Experience with Dedeker Winston and Orit Krug Do you feel like you have been working on your stuff for years and yet can't seem to release old hurt and trauma? Have you listened to hour after hour of podcasts, ready a bookshelf full of books and yet still …

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Polyamory and Neurodivergence with Alyssa Gonzalez Pt 2 35:45

4M ago35:45

35:45

In this part 2, Libby and Alyssa talk through some of the challenges that can show up in nonmonogamy for people who are neurodiverse --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingpolywork/message

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Struggling with Your Relationship? Jump to Your Best Resource in This Year-End Review 31:32

4M ago31:32

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Episode 080: Struggling with Your Relationship? Jump to THIS Resource in the Relationship Diversity Podcast Catalogue New to the podcast and overwhelmed with where to start? Do you want to re-listen to a particular episode? In this episode, I give a short synopsis of each episode from the 2nd half of 2023. Listen to see what resonates with you or w…

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Polyamory and Neurodivergence with Alyssa Gonzalez Pt. 1 51:58

4M ago51:58

51:58

Libby and Alyssa discuss being neurodiverse and how polyamory and being neurodiverse can complement each other beautifully. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingpolywork/message

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How to Be Intentional and Redesign Your Relationships to Prepare for 2024: A Step-By-Step Guide 21:29

4M ago21:29

21:29

Episode 079 How to Be Intentional and Redesign Your Relationships to Prepare for 2024: A Step-By-Step Guide What if you could gain clarity about your relationship needs, desires, and intentions and intentionally use those to redesign your relationship? This episode guides you through a potent 2024 relationship roadmap exercise. We reflect on the pa…

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Triangulation 29:31

4M ago29:31

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Triangles show up in relationships all over the place. In this episode Libby discusses triangulation, what it is, common ways it can show up in polyamory, and whether triangulation can harm or help. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingpolywork/message

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How to Navigate the Holiday Stress within Your Diverse Relationships - It's More Than Possible 18:02

4M ago18:02

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Episode 078: How to Navigate the Holiday Stress within Your Diverse Relationships- It's More Than Possible In this episode, I'll focus on the holiday season and offer tips to navigate this, specifically within a diverse relationship structure. The holidays are often, synonymous with stress and expectations. Through the lens of my personal experienc…

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When I Don't Use Boundaries 22:14

4M ago22:14

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Libby talks through when she personally does NOT opt for boundaries, and why boundaries are often the last move she will make in navigating relationship difficulties. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingpolywork/message

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Shattering Stigmas Surrounding the Choice to Be Single with Jess Frey 30:16

5M ago30:16

30:16

Episode 077: Shattering Stigmas Surrounding the Choice to Be Single with Jess Frey Have you ever stopped to ponder the societal expectations wrapped up in our relationship statuses? What if you could unravel these norms, embrace your independence, and discover the joy of choosing a solo life? In our latest episode, we invite Jess Frey, a single mot…

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What is a Boundary Violation? with Juliane Taylor Shore 48:57

5M ago48:57

48:57

Libby and Jules answer a listener who asks, "If boundaries are between you and you, then what is a boundary violation?" Jules also goes over her 6 steps to setting an external boundary. Jules' Website: https://www.julianetaylorshore.com/ Jules Book, Setting Boundaries that Stick: https://bookshop.org/p/books/setting-boundaries-that-stick-how-neurob…

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Harnessing the Power of Curiosity to Reshape and Reimagine Our Relationships 22:56

5M ago22:56

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Episode 076: Harnessing the Power of Curiosity to Reshape and Reimagine Our Relationships This episode is a deep dive into the realm of curiosity and its magnificent potential in reshaping our relationships. Begin by understanding the importance of curiosity in both non-monogamous and monogamous relationships, and how it can lead to more fulfilling…

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Your Brain on Boundaries with Juliane Taylor Shore 44:27

5M ago44:27

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Libby is joined by author and therapist Juliane Taylor Shore to talk about internal boundaries and how crucial they are (even though they are often not talked about or overlooked when people talk about boundaries.) Jules' Website: https://www.julianetaylorshore.com/ Jules Book, Setting Boundaries that Stick: https://bookshop.org/p/books/setting-bou…

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Anxious Attachment and People-Pleasing in Non-Monogamous Relationships with Paige Bond 42:07

5M ago42:07

42:07

Episode 075 Anxious Attachment and People Pleasing in Non-Monogamous Relationships with Paige Bond Ever been in a relationship where you felt like your needs were swallowed by the need to please your partner? This episode welcomes licensed marriage and family therapist, Paige Bond and her insights into the complexity of non-monogamous relationships…

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Codependence 23:44

5M ago23:44

23:44

The word "codependent" comes up a lot in polyamory spaces, but so often it is misused that it's losing its meaning. Libby talks about her dislike of the term, how she thinks it often is used to shame and pathologize perfectly normal human needs, and how she likes to talk about codependence differently. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster…

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A PSA: You Are Unique! Why Are You Trying to Fit Your Relationship Into a Box? 13:21

5M ago13:21

13:21

Episode 074: A PSA: You Are Unique! Why Are You Trying to Fit Your Relationship Into a Box? Are you tired of trying to fit your relationship into society's cookie-cutter mold? Ever felt like a failure because the 'right way' of doing relationships doesn't feel right for you? In this episode, I break away from societal dictations on relationships an…

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Boundaries Aren't Magic 22:08

5M ago22:08

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A lot of people are talking about boundaries now. But as Inigo Montoya once said, "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." In this episode Libby explains that boundaries are not a magic way to get people to do what you want them to do. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingpol…

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Understanding Autism and Mixed Neurotype Relationships with Angela Lauria 1:00:02

5M ago1:00:02

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Episode 073 Understanding Autism and Mixed Neurotype Relationships with Angela Lauria Unravel the mysteries of the neurodivergent brain with my special guest, Angela Lauria, host of the Autistic Culture Podcast. Drawing from her personal experiences, Angela offers a unique lens to view the world of neurodivergence, likening it to being an orchid in…

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Dating as a Couple 42:15

6M ago42:15

42:15

Nothing is a hot-button topic quite like a couple looking to date the same person. A lot of people have only one piece of advice, "Don't," often served with heaping portions of shame and ridicule. Yet, year after year, established couples seek to find a shared partner, and many folks also seek relationships with established couples. Is there someth…

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Can Embracing Imperfection Lead You to More Fulfilling Relationships? 23:27

6M ago23:27

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Episode 072 Can Embracing Imperfection Lead You to More Fulfilling Relationships? This episode is an exploration of the debilitating impact of perfectionism on relationships. We look at how striving for perfection can damage intimate relationships, specifically when engaging in more non-traditional structures. Even though I often talk about self-gr…

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Polyamory After an Affair 43:15

6M ago43:15

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Increasingly, Libby hears from folks who are interested in polyamory to solve a problem: either they or their partner cheated, and they want to repair and stay together, and nonmonogamy seems like a solution. In this episode, Libby outlines why it's rarely that simple. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingpolyw…

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Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator: A Conversation with Intimacy Coach, Daniela Stevens 44:37

6M ago44:37

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Episode 071 Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator: A Conversation with Intimacy Coach, Daniela Stevens Do you ever feel like your relationships are stuck on autopilot, dictated by societal norms rather than your own needs and desires? What if you could reimagine your relationships in a way that's not only non-traditional but also deeply fulfillin…

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Breaking Free from External Opinions to Reclaim Your Autonomy 20:03

6M ago20:03

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Episode 070 Breaking Free from External Opinions to Reclaim Your Autonomy and Design Your Own Unique Relationship Have you ever felt shackled by the judgmental voices of society, or even those closest to you? In this episode, I reveal my personal story of breaking free from the stifling expectations and opinions of others. This path of self-discove…

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Going Beyond Labels: A Deep Dive into Identity and Diverse Relationships with My Guest, L 52:37

6M ago52:37

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Episode 069: Lived Experiences Series Going Beyond Labels: A Deep Dive into Identity and Diverse Relationships with My Guest, L Picture yourself, an only child growing up in Southern California in the late 80s and 90s, with divorced parents and an evolving understanding of your sexual identity. This is the backdrop to a deeply enlightening conversa…

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Don't Freak Out! It's Time to Launch Your New Structure~Here's How to Be Intentional 18:12

7M ago18:12

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Episode 068: Don't Freak Out! It's Time To Launch Your New Structure~Here's How to Be Intentional You want to shift your relationship structure to a new form. You've done all the self-reflection. You've talked to your partner and developed agreements and boundaries. You've done all the preparation you know to do. And it's time to make a move. It fe…

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Exploring Relationship Diversity, Fat Justice, and Self-Acceptance with Tamara Pincus 41:20

7M ago41:20

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Episode 067: Exploring Relationship Diversity, Fat Justice, and Self-Acceptance with Tamara In today's episode, I have the honor of talking with Tamara Pincus, a licensed clinical social worker, certified sex therapist, and a fierce advocate for racial justice, fat justice, and LGBTQ rights. Our enlightening conversation journeys into the heart of …

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Default Vs. Intentional Monogamy 17:58

7M ago17:58

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Episode 066: Default vs. Intentional Monogamy What if the societal norms you've always followed are stifling your happiness and growth? In today's episode, I'll question the accepted narrative around monogamy and delve into embracing intentionality in relationships. I'll unpack the pitfalls of default monogamy which can often feel like a trap, and …

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Storytelling, Self-discovery, and Sex Cults: Lived Experiences with LL Kirchner 48:35

7M ago48:35

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Episode 65: Storytelling, Self-Discovery, and Sex Cults: Lived Experiences with LL Kirchner Our stories are powerful. What better way to learn about the impact of stories than from a storyteller, herself? Prepare to have your eyes opened, as I engage in a fascinating discussion with L L Kirchner, an award-winning screenwriter, author, and relations…

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Intimacy is SO Much More Than Sex! 20:29

8M ago20:29

20:29

Episode 64: Intimacy is SO Much More Than Sex! Intimacy is so much more than just physical or sexual but many times it can be confused to mean only a sexual experience. In today's episode, I take a deep dive "into me see" or better known as Intimacy. I'll talk about what intimacy is, and the barriers that could get in the way of exploring deeper in…

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