Best Pam Shaffer Podcasts (2024)

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Pam Shaffer on ADHD & AuDHD within Relationships - Ep 52 1:04:52

17d ago1:04:52

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Have you noticed lately that everybody feels like they have ADHD? Do you really have it or is it simply all the doom scrolling that has you scattered? Well, today we have a guest that might help you take a step towards having that sorted out. Please welcome, Pam Shaffer, who specializes in ADHD, non-monogamy, and creative practices. She is the foun…

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Jane Whitlock , A Death Doula on Life's Mystical Final Chapter, Ep 53 1:05:03

1h ago1:05:03

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In this episode, the amazing death doula, Jane Whitlock, joins us. In the U.S., there is so much avoidance of understanding death and preparing for death, but if we lean in to learning and feeling, we can learn so much from dying and the death process including how to live, the mysteries and spiritual aspects of death, and how to die under the best…

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Ian Ferguson's Journey: Erotic Blueprint to Prostate Cancer - Ep 51 1:16:47

1M ago1:16:47

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Please join us for episode fifty-one, with Ian Ferguson, expert trainer in the Erotic Blueprint Methodology and co-founder, along with his partner, Jaiya, of the Blueprint Breakthrough, Inc., a company educating clients to use Jaiya’s revolutionary Erotic Blueprint framework. In this episode, Ian tells the story of how the Erotic Blueprints were ma…

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Kate Loree's Cancer and Psychedelic Journey - Ep 50 53:09

2M ago53:09

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Please join us for episode fifty in which Open Deeply’s co-host, who is a psychotherapist and a two-time cancer survivor, discloses the intertwined psychedelic journey and cancer journey that she experienced throughout 2023. The story begins with a psychedelic journey at a retreat center deep in jungles of Costa Rica that changes the trajectory of …

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Zola Jesus on creativity, collaboration, and moving the woods 1:11:10

6M ago1:11:10

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WNB Full Circle presents our past interviews with artistic luminaries that explore the ways we can lead our most creative, passionate, multi-faceted lives. We all joke about running away to the woods to live out our creative witchy fantasies but musician Zola Jesus actually did it. She spoke with us about the dynamic tension between being an auteur…

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Kathleen Hanna on creativity and sharing your platform 1:07:38

6M ago1:07:38

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WNB Full Circle presents our past interviews with artistic luminaries that explore the ways we can lead our most creative, passionate, multi-faceted lives. Punk rock musician Kathleen Hanna is a feminist icon. From her bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre to her non profit Tees4Togo, she embodies the kind of multipassionate creative energy that inspires …

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Allison Russell on how community is vital to creativity 48:27

7M ago48:27

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WNB Full Circle presents our past interviews with artistic luminaries that explore the ways we can lead our most creative, passionate, multi-faceted lives. This episode features Grammy award winning musician Allison Russell. In this interview, Allison emphasizes the importance of collaboration and community when it comes to leading a creative life.…

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Julien Baker of Boygenius on queer narratives and diverse creativity 1:01:28

7M ago1:01:28

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WNB Full Circle presents our past interviews with artistic luminaries that explore the ways we can lead our most creative, passionate, multi-faceted lives. This episode features musician Julien Baker, a brilliant solo artist and member of the supergroup BoyGenius along with Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus. In this interview, Julien talks about how w…

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Jensen McRae on creativity, self-compassion, and storytelling 1:42:03

7M ago1:42:03

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WNB Full Circle presents interviews with artistic luminaries that explore the ways we can lead our most creative, passionate, multi-faceted lives. This episode features musician, writer, and podcaster Jensen McRae. In this interview, Jensen described how she navigates through life as a professional creative artist by embracing change and exploring …

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Ólafur Arnalds on creative obsession and finding new ways to express old ideas 1:00:19

7M ago1:00:19

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WNB Full Circle presents interviews with artistic luminaries that explore the ways we can lead our most creative, passionate, multi-faceted lives. Our first Full Circle episode features Grammy nominated electronic neo-classical musician Ólafur Arnalds, who spoke to us from his hometown of Reykjavik about the importance of slowing down to appreciate…

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Notes of an Aging Pervert with Janet Hardy - Ep 49 1:06:13

10M ago1:06:13

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Please join us for episode 49 of Open Deeply with the legendary, Janet Hardy. Janet is most known for the Ethical Slut, but she is a prolific writer of over a dozen groundbreaking books. In this episode, she reads from her soon to be published book, Notes of an Aging Pervert. This novel is SO kind, vulnerable and honest regarding the uncomfortable …

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Pleasure Focused BDSM with Midori - Ep 48 58:32

10M ago58:32

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Please join us for episode 48 of Open Deeply with the legendary kink expert, Midori, as we explore pleasure within BDSM. We start off the interview discussing her Women’s Dominance Weekend Intensive called Forte Femme in which her teachings go to the core of BDSM and even takes a step beyond kink to include profound truths about human sexuality and…

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Punk Rocking Menopause with Dr. Kelly Casperson - Ep 47 54:10

11M ago54:10

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In my personal life, my many of my dear friends are sex positive thought leaders. This is a group of incredibly sexy, powerful, sexually embodied humans who identify as women. Despite all of our strength and knowledge, many of us were completely blind-sided by menopause. Here are just a few symptoms: decrease clitoral sensitivity (oh, fuck no), bra…

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Queering Psychedelics with Dr. Alex Belser - Ep 46 50:06

12M ago50:06

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In this episode, Alex Belser, PhD joins us to discuss how psychedelics can help LGBTQIA+ people heal from bigotry and embracing their identity. After seeing him speak on stage at the Denver Psychedelic Science Convention on the topic of Queering Psychedelics, I knew we needed to have him on Open Deeply along with his co-presenter, Justin Natoli, wh…

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Best Of Why Not Both: Zola Jesus x Lauren Mayberry x Kae Tempest 53:47

1y ago53:47

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by ⁠musician⁠ and ⁠therapist⁠ Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and ⁠photographer⁠ Laura Studarus. Over the years we have interviewed so many amazing guests that we are releasing a series of Best of Why Not Both episodes which feature clips from our favorite cha…

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Fluid Relationships: An Alternative to the Mono/ENM Binary with Kate & Sunny - Ep 45 53:58

1y ago53:58

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In this episode, we explore a mind expanding alternate to the traditional binary of choosing either a monogamous or non-monogamous relationship. Non-monogamy was created in reaction to the confines on monogamy. However, isn't it time to break free from this binary? If either one of these choices works for you, then great! But for many relationships…

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How Psychedelics May Shift Polyamory with Justin Natoli - Ep 44 54:30

1y ago54:30

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In this eye-opening episode, Jason Natoli, JD, LMFT, and founder of the Queer Medicine Community, tells us about his amazing chapter within the book, Queering Psychedelics entitled, “How Psychedelics Can Guide the Transformative Journey of Polyamory”. He discusses how psychedelics can help with three primary struggles within polyamory: shame, past …

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Tools for Non-Traditional Relationships with Dedeker Winston - Ep 43 57:53

1y ago57:53

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In this episode, relationship coach and co-host of the Multiamory podcast, Dedeker Winston joins us to discuss her new book, “Multiamory: Essential Tools for Modern Relationships” that she wrote along with co-authors Jase Lindgren and Emily Sotelo Matlack. Dedeker unpacks some fascinating key concepts in her book, like RADAR check ins and the Trifo…

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Goddess Amina: The Politics of Sex to San Pedro - Ep 42 45:22

1y ago45:22

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This episode is part two with Goddess Amina (Amina Peterson). In this episode, we talk about everything from the politics of sex to psychedelics. Regarding sexual politics, Amina feels the best was to buck our patriarchal system is by offering and teaching something that is way better than anything patriarchy can ever offer…next level pleasure. Wit…

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Goddess Amina on Tantra & Somatics - Ep 41 55:22

1y ago55:22

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In this episode, the Goddess Amina tells us her story from running away at age fourteen to becoming the tantric powerhouse that she is today. She explains the import of somatic healing and expounds on her belief that your orgasm is expansive energy, a way to experience your higher self. And her goal is to guide you home to your body, where your mag…

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Best of Why Not Both: Harvey Guillen x Julien Baker x Anjimile 42:55

1y ago42:55

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by ⁠musician⁠ and ⁠therapist⁠ Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and ⁠photographer⁠ Laura Studarus. Over the years we have interviewed so many amazing guests that we are releasing a series of Best of Why Not Both episodes which feature clips from our favorite cha…

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Sex & Psychedelics with Dr. Cat Meyer - Ep 40 52:58

1y ago52:58

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Licensed psychotherapist, Dr. Cat Meyer, joins us to discuss her two areas of expertise, sex and psychedelics, while disclosing much about her own personal sexual journey, such as the time she first discovered her Dominant side while at BDSM party. However, her wild soul was not always so free. Cat’s childhood was mired with an eating disorder and …

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Open Relating in Polyamory with Megan Bhatia - Ep 39 1:10:02

1+ y ago1:10:02

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In this episode, Megan Bhatia of Amory Podcast joins us to tell us about her two long term loves, husband Marty & partner Kyle. She unpacks the joys and challenges of open relating in polyamory and explains why polyamory is a spiritual journey. Of all the podcasts on non-monogamy, Amory podcast has the strongest heartbeat. It is by far, the most vu…

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Best of Why Not Both: David Duchovny x William Shatner x Jon Hopins 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by ⁠musician⁠ and ⁠therapist⁠ Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and ⁠photographer⁠ Laura Studarus. Over the years we have interviewed so many amazing guests that we are releasing a series of Best of Why Not Both episodes which feature clips from our favorite cha…

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When Kink & Non-monogamous Relationships Turn Toxic with Rachel Krantz - Ep 38 42:10

1+ y ago42:10

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Rachel Krantz, the author of Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-monogamy joins us as we continue the discussion from the previous episode about grooming in the kink scene. However, in this episode, we broaden the conversation by including non-monogamy and we deepen it by exploring Rachel’s first- hand experience with it. In the…

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Grooming in BDSM Relationships with Sunny Megatron - Ep 37 1:09:44

1+ y ago1:09:44

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Sometimes this podcast is about what BLOCKS us from opening deeply. When I heard Sunny's episode on American Sex about grooming within the kink scene, I knew that I wanted to be sure that Open Deeply listeners heard it as well. So we are reposting it here!. Adult grooming is often misunderstood — from what it looks like, to who is most vulnerable, …

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Best of Why Not Both: Devon Gilfillian x Allison Russell 24:40

1+ y ago24:40

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by ⁠musician⁠ and ⁠therapist⁠ Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and ⁠photographer⁠ Laura Studarus. Over the years we have interviewed so many amazing guests that we are releasing a series of Best of Why Not Both episodes which feature clips from our favorite cha…

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Transition: Sexual Authenticity, Plant Medicine, & Beyond - Ep 36 38:20

1+ y ago38:20

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It’s time to transition to season three! In season one, the United States’ climate of suppression, led us to create a podcast designed to amplify voices that are often suppressed. We brought on the most impactful sex positive social justice leaders and icons that we know from many walks of life. Each guest got two episodes. The first is an intimate…

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Porn Star Love with Jetsetting Jasmine & King Noire - Ep 35 1:12:04

1+ y ago1:12:04

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Season two is about love that our culture pushes into the shadows and this episode is about love between two porn performers, Jetsetting Jasmine and King Noire. When we asked other porn performers what couple they felt are the best example of a healthy, amazing love, Jetsetting Jasmine and King Noire were always the reply. So often our culture proj…

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Best of Why Not Both: Aurora x Sudan Archives x HANA 43:30

1+ y ago43:30

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. Over the years we have interviewed so many amazing guests that we are releasing a series of Best of Why Not Both episodes which feature clips from our favorite chats. Th…

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Neurodiverse Love & ADHD with Anne Hodder-Shipp - Ep 34 1:05:25

1+ y ago1:05:25

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Season two is about love that gets pushed into the shadows and this episode is about neurodiverse love, specifically, ADHD, with our guest, Anne Hodder-Shipp. In this episode, we cover the whole range of experiences related to love and ADHD. This scope includes how she was loved as a child, how she fought to get love as a young woman, and how she a…

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Bonus Ep 8: How Jeffrey Leiser made the ultimate Icelandic opera 1:01:50

1+ y ago1:01:50

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We got to chat with Jeffrey Leiser about why he decided that he absolutely had to make Freydís and Gudrid, an Icelandic opera film, the magic of sound design, and how he wants to set a positive example of a life well lived for his kids. Did we catch your interest? You can also keep up with Jeffrey's work at Albino Fawn Productions and on Instagram.…

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Ep 131: Elias Rønnenfelt of Iceage on how death is the ultimate boss 47:36

2y ago47:36

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. We partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. Between wild adventures on Russian trains and music fans with mac…

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Ep 130: Harper Simon x Julia Holter on creativity, crime and medieval love affairs 1:14:35

2y ago1:14:35

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. We partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. We chatted with Harper Simon and Julia Holter about medieval love…

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Kinky Love with Hudsy Brooke of "Sing, Spank, Scrub" - Ep 33 49:05

2y ago49:05

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Season two is about love that gets pushed into the shadows and this episode is about kinky love as experienced by ex-Pro Domme turned kink coach, Hudsy Brooke. Hudsy starts out by telling her amusing kink origin story with her first surprise Dom. This initial experience created a sub frenzy within her that catapulted her down a kink rabbit hole whi…

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Ep 129: Tove Lo on creative joy and the magic of body acceptance 49:11

2y ago49:11

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. We partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. Tove Lo spent a fair bit of time in her youth fighting with her b…

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Ep 128: S.G. Goodman on powerful songs and political activism 39:15

2y ago39:15

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. We partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. In an increasingly divisive landscape, S.G. Goodman makes music t…

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Ep 127: Eerie Wanda and the art of near death experiences 1:11:20

2y ago1:11:20

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. We partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. Near death experiences, unusual moments, and novel drum parts are…

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Consensual Non-monogamy Part 6: Coming Out - Ep 32 58:34

2y ago58:34

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This is the last episode in our six part series on consensual non-monogamy (CNM). In this episode, Kate Loree, specialist in CNM and licensed psychotherapist, discusses with Sunny Megatron the topic of coming out as non-monogamous. First, we discuss our own personal stories of coming out. Then, we discuss the benefits of coming out, whether you sho…

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Ep 126: Bryce Drew on collaboration and the importance of leading a colorful life 55:42

2y ago55:42

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. We partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. Bryce Drew has moved around to many colorful locations, from her …

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Ep 125: John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats on creativity and absurdity 1:22:05

2y ago1:22:05

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. We partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. John Darnielle lives purely in the creative moment, whether he is…

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Ep 124: MØ on music and microcosms 44:11

2y ago44:11

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. We partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. As a songwriter and artist, MØ is not so secretly everywhere, wit…

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Consensual Non-monogamy Part 5: Maintaining Connection within CNM - Ep 31 49:54

2y ago49:54

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This is episode five in our six part series on consensual non-monogamy (CNM). In this episode, Kate Loree, specialist in CNM and licensed psychotherapist, discusses how to maintain a connection while practicing CNM. Four threats to maintaining a connection are discussed: NRE, typecasting, greater attunement with the new lover and technology. Three …

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Ep 123: Dana Schwartz and Korama Danquah on vampires, historical accuracy, and being terminally online 1:06:10

2y ago1:06:10

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. We partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. Best selling author/podcast host/journalist Dana Schwartz and wri…

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Ep 122: Pony Sweat on the tender magic of dance aerobics 1:06:26

2y ago1:06:26

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. We partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. Emilia Richeson is the magical musical mind behind Pony Sweat, th…

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Consensual Non-monogamy Part 4: Mental Health Issues within CNM - Ep 30 1:13:03

2y ago1:13:03

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Please join us for part four in our series on non-monogamy. This episode is all about how mood disorders and personality disorders can impact non-monogamous relationships. According to NAMI, one in five American adults experienced mental illness in 2020. When we couple this fact with the knowledge that consensually non-monogamy pokes at our unresol…

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Ep 121: Why Zola Jesus moved to the woods 1:13:48

2y ago1:13:48

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. For our fifth season, we partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. Sometimes you have to retrace your steps to…

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Ep 120: Ellie Pritts on collaborating with AI, following your intuition and the importance of frogs 59:04

2y ago59:04

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. For our fifth season, we partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. You know that friend introduces you to bran…

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Consensual Non-Monogamy Part 3: Communication & Triggers - Ep. 29 52:04

2y ago52:04

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Please join us for part three in our series on non-monogamy. This episode is all about how to handle difficult emotions, such as jealousy, envy, insecurity or feeling disempowered along with managing what may trigger you within your non-monogamous relationships. We discuss why it’s important to be in your “resilient zone” during difficult non-monog…

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Ep 119: Stoya on making art you love, valuing mental health, and dressing up as your favorite wrestler 1:38:13

2y ago1:38:13

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Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. For our fifth season, we partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. As a sexual content creator, columnist, aut…

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