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Hiatus Week 8:
Opening Up Relationships – Playlist on Shifting Structures and Exploring Non-Monogamy

Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity.

So, to keep the conversations alive, I've taken a look back at my two years of episodes and noticed some exciting themes emerging. Each week, during my hiatus, I'll post a specially curated playlist of episodes centered on a specific topic. Then you'll find links to those episodes in the show notes to help you dive deeper into areas that might resonate with where you are in your journey.

Let's continue exploring, growing, and embracing the expansiveness of relationship diversity together.

This week focuses on opening up a monogamous relationship or shifting relationship structures. In this playlist, I include episodes delving into ethical non-monogamy, steps for exploring open relationships, the impact of timing, navigating differing desires to open a relationship, and launching new relationship dynamics. Listeners are encouraged to explore, grow, and embrace the expansiveness of relationship diversity.

Episode 11: Let’s Take a Deeper Look at Ethical Non-Monogamy

Episode 24: Do These 3 Things Before Attempting to Open Up a Monogamous Relationship

Episode 48: Shifting Your Relationship Structure - How Timing Can Influence Your Decision

Episode 56: Opening Up (Part 1): When YOU want to Open Your Relationship and Your Partner Doesn't

Episode 58: Opening Up (Part 2): When Your Partner Wants to Open Your Relationship and You Don't

Episode 68: Don't Freak Out! It's Time To Launch Your New Structure~Here's How to Be Intentional

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Hiatus Week 7:
Swinging and The Lifestyle Playlist – Myths, Play Parties, and Relationship Lessons

Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity.

So, to keep the conversations alive, I've taken a look back at my two years of episodes and noticed some exciting themes emerging. Each week, during my hiatus, I'll post a specially curated playlist of episodes centered on a specific topic. Then you'll find links to those episodes in the show notes to help you dive deeper into areas that might resonate with where you are in your journey.

Let's continue exploring, growing, and embracing the expansiveness of relationship diversity together.

This week focuses on Swinging or as some call it, The Lifestyle. This week's highlights include Episode 61, featuring Jo Leavitt, who sheds light on swinging myths and the importance of communication, trust, and respect. In Episode 87, Chez Jennings discusses the ins and outs of play parties, providing insights useful for people in diverse relationship structures. Lastly, Episode 122 with Lauren Hayes explores lessons monogamous couples can learn from swingers, emphasizing self-awareness, emotional sovereignty, and communication to enrich all types of relationships.

Episodes tagged:

Episode 61 An Open Conversation about Swinging with Jo Leavitt

Episode 87 All About Play Parties with Chez Jennings

Episode 122 What Monogamous Couples Can Learn from Swingers to Transform Love and Intimacy with Lauren Hayes

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Hiatus Week 6:

Exploring Soloamory - Curated Playlist to Dive Deeper into Consciously Choosing to Be Single

Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity.

So, to keep the conversations alive, I've taken a look back at my two years of episodes and noticed some exciting themes emerging. Each week, during my hiatus, I'll post a specially curated playlist of episodes centered on a specific topic. Then you'll find links to those episodes in the show notes to help you dive deeper into areas that might resonate with where you are in your journey.

Let's continue exploring, growing, and embracing the expansiveness of relationship diversity together.

This week focuses on the relationship structure of soloamory, where individuals prioritize their relationship with themselves and choose to be single. An often-stigmatized relationship structure, soloamory, is a great choice for many people who desire autonomy and value their time alone.

Episodes mentioned:

Episode 009: Let’s Take a Deeper Look at Soloamory

Episode #021: Conversations with Elana Israel about Soloamory

Episode 077: Shattering Stigmas Surrounding the Choice to Be Single with Jess Frey

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Hiatus Week 5:

Rethinking Monogamy – Playlist on Long-Term Resilience, Creative Monogamy, and Conscious Monogamy

Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity.

So, to keep the conversations alive, I've taken a look back at my two years of episodes and noticed some exciting themes emerging. Each week, during my hiatus, I'll post a specially curated playlist of episodes centered on a specific topic. Then you'll find links to those episodes in the show notes to help you dive deeper into areas that might resonate with where you are in your journey.

Let's continue exploring, growing, and embracing the expansiveness of relationship diversity together.

In Hiatus Week 4, I’ve curated a special playlist of episodes revolving around monogamy. This includes episodes focused on deep dives into monogamy, conversations about long-term relationship resilience, discussions on creative monogamy, and explorations into intentional versus default monogamy. Additionally, an episode addresses the concept of transitioning to a 'monogamish' relationship structure. The goal is to encourage listeners to question societal norms and explore diverse, intentional approaches to relationships.

Episodes discussed:

Episode 10: Let’s Take a Deeper Look at Monogamy

Episode 25: Conversations with Debra Lee May about Resiliency and Reinvention through Long-Term Relationships

Episode 47: Creative Monogamy with Dr Joli Hamilton

Episode 66: Default vs. Intentional Monogamy

Episode 103: From Monogamy to Monogamish: Reimagining Modern Relationships

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Hiatus Week 4:

Relationships and Healing: Curated Playlist for Growth, Self-Awareness, and Breaking Patterns

Sponsor for this episode: Poly Healing Retreat with Dedeker Winston and Orit Krug~APPLY HERE

Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity.

So, to keep the conversations alive, I've looked back at my two years of episodes and noticed some exciting themes emerging. During my hiatus, I'll post a specially curated playlist of episodes centered on a specific topic each week. Links are provided below.

Let's continue exploring, growing, and embracing the expansiveness of relationship diversity together.

The theme for this week is centered on relationships and healing. The playlist features episodes on topics such as wounded versus healed expression in relationships, the non-linear healing journey, navigating the Bardo after a breakup, understanding relational discomfort, and breaking free from relationship patterns. These episodes offer tools and insights for deeper self-awareness and lasting relationship fulfillment.

Highlighted episodes include:

Episode 3: Wounded Vs. Healed Expression in Diverse Relationships

Episode 19: There Is No Magic Finish Line with Your Healing Journey

Episode 54: Navigating the Bardo: Embracing Personal Growth and Healing After a Breakup

Episode 82: The Hidden Message Beneath Relationship Discomfort

Episode 121: Break Free from Relationship Patterns: Tools for Deep Healing and Lasting Growth

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Hiatus Week 3:

Polyamory Insights: Curated Playlist of Stories, Challenges, and Relationship Wisdom

Sponsor for this episode: Poly Healing Retreat with Dedeker Winston and Orit Krug~APPLY HERE

In this week's episode, I continue my hiatus series by reflecting on emerging themes from two years of episodes.

This week’s theme: Polyamory.

I introduce a curated playlist focusing on polyamory, featuring selected episodes that cover various aspects of polyamorous relationships, including foundational concepts, challenges, and personal stories. Notable episodes include discussions on relationship dynamics, wisdom from polyamorous elders, and the concept of solo polyamory.

Episodes mentioned include:

Episode 13: Let’s Take a Deeper Look at Polyamory

Episode 93: What Makes Polyamory Work (Part 1) with Libby Sinback

Episode 94: What Makes Polyamory Work (Part 2) with Libby Sinback

Episode 96: Wisdom From Our Polyamorous Elders with Susan Bratton Part 1

Episode 97: Wisdom From Our Polyamorous Elders with Susan Bratton Part 2

Episode 101: Exploring the World of Solo Polyamory

Episode 109.5 Is Polyamory an Identity or a Lifestyle Choice? With Rich and Siobhan of The Poly (Pod) Cast

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Hiatus Week 2:

Cultivating a Healthy Relationship with Self – Playlist on Self-Awareness and Self-Understanding

Sponsor for this episode: Poly Healing Retreat with Dedeker Winston and Orit Krug~APPLY HERE

Even while I'm taking some time off, I want to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity.

So, to keep the conversations alive, I've taken a look back at my two years of episodes and noticed some exciting themes emerging. Each week, during my hiatus, I'll post a specially curated playlist of episodes centered on a specific topic. Then you'll find links to those episodes in the show notes to help you dive deeper into areas that might resonate with where you are in your journey.

Let's continue exploring, growing, and embracing the expansiveness of relationship diversity together.

In the second week of hiatus, I share a curated playlist focused on the theme of 'relationship with self.' Emphasizing the importance of cultivating a healthy self-relationship, the playlist includes episodes discussing self-awareness, self-acceptance, and the balance between selfishness and selflessness.

Episodes mentioned:

Episode 5: Your #1 Relationship ~ Relationship with Self

Episode 6: How Do I Get to Know Myself

Episode 14: Is It Selfish to Love Yourself

Episode 118: Let’s Be Real with Our Relationship Experiences – Wisdom from Evita LaVitaloca Sawyers

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Hiatus Week 1:

Exploring Relationship Diversity – Playlist on Relationship Models, Breaking Societal Norms, and Novogamy

Even while I'm taking some time off, I wanted to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships. I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity.

So, to keep the conversations alive, I've taken a look back at my two years of episodes and noticed some exciting themes emerging. Each week, during my hiatus, I'll post a specially curated playlist of episodes centered on a specific topic. Then you'll find links to those episodes in the show notes to help you dive deeper into areas that might resonate with where you are in your journey.

Let's continue exploring, growing, and embracing the expansiveness of relationship diversity together.

In this first week of hiatus, I curate a playlist focused on the foundations and exploration of relationship diversity. The playlist features standout episodes covering topics such as definitions of relationship diversity, various relationship structures, the concept of novogamy, and the importance of embracing unique relationship models. Highlights include discussions on societal norms, wounded vs. healed expressions in relationships, and deep dives with experts like Dr. Jorge Ferrer.

Episodes mentioned:

Episode 1 What is Relationship Diversity? Could It Really Be the Answer To Fulfilling Intimate Relationships?

Episode 2 Exploring Diverse Relationship Structures

Episode 3 Wounded Vs. Healed Expression in Diverse Relationships

Episode 34 What Determines If a Relationship Is a Success?

Episode 59 Transcending Monogamy and Polyamory: A Deep Dive into Relational Freedom with Dr. Jorge Ferrer

Episode 120: Living More Consciously and Wisely in Your Relationships with Waking Youth’s Carlota Guedes

Episode 74 A PSA: You Are Unique! Why Are You Trying to Fit Your Relationship Into a Box?

Episode 109 The Mono/Poly Relationship: Challenges and Solutions with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff

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