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524 - From Worried to Empowered: Taking Action for Relationship Rights with Experts Diana Adams and Brett Chamberlain
524 - From Worried to Empowered: Taking Action for Relationship Rights with Experts Diana Adams and Brett Chamberlain

We're excited to welcome Diana Adams and Brett Chamberlain back to the show to discuss advocacy, relationship rights, and more.

Diana Adams (they/them) is an international legal leader in advocacy for queer family forms beyond the romantic dyad. Diana is the Executive Director of Chosen Family Law Center, a nonprofit advocating for diverse family structures, & runs a boutique law firm providing mediation services nationwide for those hoping to negotiate intentional or polyamorous families. Diana’s TED talk ‘Why US Laws Must Expand Beyond the Nuclear Family’ explains their expansive vision of family. Find them on all socials @DianaAdamsEsq.

Brett Chamberlin (he/him) is a social impact organizer with over a decade of leadership experience building a more just and joyous future. He is the founder and Executive Director of OPEN, the Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy. Prior to launching OPEN, Brett worked in the environmental movement as the Director of Community Engagement at The Story of Stuff Project and the co-founder of the Post Landfill Action Network.

Check out the legislative toolkit from OPEN for ways to help further local legislation in your area: harvard.turtl.co/story/polyamory-legislative-toolkit.

Download the 5 calls app to contact your representatives and hold them accountable: https://5calls.org/.

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PodcastMultiamoryDiana Adams, Brett Chamberlin, Chosen Family Law Center, law, relationship rights, OPEN
523 - How do I cultivate polyamorous community? Listener Q&A
523 - How do I cultivate polyamorous community? Listener Q&A

We're back with another Q&A episode! Today we're answering some questions from our Supercast subscribers about organizing local polyamory meetups, how to handle guilt you feel even when a partner is telling you not to feel guilty, and strategies to deal with missing a partner you don't live with.

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PodcastMultiamoryQ&A, Q&A episode, listener questions, supercast, supercast subscribers, community, guilt
522 - The Power of Denial: Are You Lying to Yourself?
522 - The Power of Denial: Are You Lying to Yourself?

Today we're tackling a heavy topic: denial. Most of us have dealt with this at one point or another, especially when it comes to relationships, whether it's denial that that relationship is over or whether or not someone is attracted to you. We'll be doing a deep dive into why we often fall into denial, whether or not denial can be a helpful force in our lives, and how to know if you're in denial.

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PodcastMultiamorydenial, relationships, lying
521 - Finding Fairness in Non-monogamy
521 - Finding Fairness in Non-monogamy

Today we're talking about equity, equality, and fairness in all relationships, but particularly non-monogamous ones. We'll discuss the differences between equity and equality, perceived fairness, equity among multiple partners, and more! As always, we'll have some practical takeaways at the end of the episode to help you be more aware of equity and fairness in your relationships and how to communicate about it better.

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PodcastMultiamoryfairness, equity, equality, relationship equality
520 - Do You Treat Your Partner Worse Than You Treat Your Friends?
520 - Do You Treat Your Partner Worse Than You Treat Your Friends?

Today we're chatting about romantic relationships, friendships, and the ways we often treat the two differently. Why do we think of our romantic partners as our most intimate and important connections, and yet sometimes don't treat them with the same respect and kindness we do our friends? We'll be talking about why we tend to do this and how we can foster more understanding in romantic relationships.

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PodcastMultiamorypartners, partner relationships, friendships, friends
519 - Competing for Attention: Why Your Partner's Distraction Hurts
519 - Competing for Attention: Why Your Partner's Distraction Hurts

Today we're talking about attention and attentiveness as a relationship resource. It's natural for us to want to feel loved, important, and listened to, especially by our partners and family. But distraction happens, particularly nowadays in a digital age, and if your partner is distracted by work, their phone, other partners, or just other life priorities, it can be really distressing to feel like there’s a lack of attention. We're going to be discussing why this can be so upsetting, the most important things to know about attentiveness, and how to cope if you’re feeling that lack of attention.

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PodcastMultiamoryattention, distraction, attentiveness
518 - Talking to Kids about Non-Monogamy (with Evolving Love)
518 - Talking to Kids about Non-Monogamy (with Evolving Love)

Today we're answering some more listener questions, and we're also being joined by Abbey and Liam from the Evolving Love Project to get their perspectives on non-monogamy and parenting. We'll be discussing some questions about parenting, meeting like-minded people, guilt, and missing non-nesting partners.

Abbey and Liam have been together for over twelve years and non-monogamous for over a decade. Together they started the Evolving Love Project which hosts monthly conversation nights for non-monogamous or curious folk in Canberra and Sydney, Australia and co-host the acclaimed podcast Evolving Love. Abbey also publishes weekly on Substack with her musings on non-monogamy, parenthood & sexuality. They believe that by removing the stigma from these topics, collectively we can push the culture in a positive, caring and more loving direction.

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PodcastMultiamoryQ&A, Q&A episode, Evolving Love, guests, listener questions
517 - Breaking the Approval Cycle
517 - Breaking the Approval Cycle

Today we're talking about the need for approval many of us feel every day and the impact it can have on our relationships. We're discussing what approval-seeking and people-pleasing are, whether seeking approval is always harmful in a relationship, pros and cons of seeking approval, and more. As always, we'll also share some actionable tools at the end of the episode to increase self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and keep relationships healthy and happy.

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PodcastMultiamoryapproval, approval-seeking, people pleasing
515 - Romanticization: Friend or Foe?
515 - Romanticization: Friend or Foe?

Today we're talking about romanticization and its role in our relationships, our lives, and more. We all idealize something, whether it's a place, a person, or a choice, but what happens when our idealized version clashes with reality? We'll be discussing whether romanticization is helpful for us and our life choices or if it ultimately hurts us in the long run.Today we're talking about romanticization and its role in our relationships, our lives, and more. We all idealize something, whether it's a place, a person, or a choice, but what happens when our idealized version clashes with reality? We'll be discussing whether romanticization is helpful for us and our life choices or if it ultimately hurts us in the long run.

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PodcastMultiamoryromanticization, romanticizing, idealizing
513 - Our Body and Brain are Not Always on the Same Page: Remastered
513 - Our Body and Brain are Not Always on the Same Page: Remastered

We're bringing back a special conversation between Dedeker and Orit Krug! Orit is an award-winning Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. Orit helps individuals & couples expand their capacity for self-love and intimacy in relationships by processing past trauma stored in the body. Orit is polyamorous, partnered, and a parent to a toddler.

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PodcastMultiamoryOrit Krug, somatic coaching, somatic
512 - Before, During, and After Opening Up Your Relationship
512 - Before, During, and After Opening Up Your Relationship

Today we're going back to some polyamory 101 basics and talking about opening up previously monogamous relationships. We'll be talking about some helpful things to consider before opening up your relationship, what to do during the critical period where things are shifting, and how to maintain your partnership(s) after the initial opening up.

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PodcastMultiamorypolyamory 101, opening up, relationships, monogamy, non-monogamy
511 - Protecting Your Relationship from the News
511 - Protecting Your Relationship from the News

Happy New Year! We're starting back up again this year talking about negativity bias, how it affects our media landscape, and in turn, how it affects our wellbeing and relationships as well. We'll go over some research about how consuming negative or fearful news can bleed over into your relationships, and share some ways to combat the effects so you can stay informed but also have happier partnerships.

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PodcastMultiamorynews, media, negativity, negativity bias, positivity ratio
510 - Don't Let Envy Ruin Your Relationship
510 - Don't Let Envy Ruin Your Relationship

Today we're talking about the green-eyed monster...envy! We've talked a lot about jealousy in the past, but this time we're focusing on envy, which is often conflated with jealousy. Sometimes we feel inadequate or resentful in our relationships, but it doesn't quite feel like jealousy. You might be dealing with envy! For today's episode we're going to talk about the difference between envy and jealousy in non-traditional relationships, why you might be feeling envious, and as always, and as always, we'll discuss some practical tools for transforming envy into personal growth and stronger connections.

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PodcastMultiamoryjealousy, envy
509 - Frank Smith Gets Real about Queer Polyamory
509 - Frank Smith Gets Real about Queer Polyamory

Today we're welcoming back writer, director, actor, and producer Frank Arthur Smith to talk about non-monogamy in queer media.

Frank is a queer writer/director/actor/producer originally from Boston. He was most recently staffed on children's comedy OCEAN EXPLORERS on YouTube. Previously, he wrote on Disney Channel’s RAVEN’S HOME. He also starred in Episode 5 of Emmy Award-nominated TIDYING UP WITH MARIE KONDO on Netflix.

His LGBTQIA+ comedy series, OPEN TO IT, in which he stars, writes, directs, and Executive Produces, debuted at Outfest, the largest queer film festival in the world, and received over 1 million views online, before being acquired by OUTtv, a Canadian cable channel available in over 15 million homes, and US streaming service with over 1 million subscribers. The show can be seen worldwide at opentoitseries.com and features RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE stars Manila Luzon, Laganja Estranja, Honey Davenport, and Pandora Boxx, as well as Deaf drag queen influencers, Deafies in Drag.

Find Frank on TikTok and Instagram @frank.arthur.smith and check out his comedy series’ Instagram @opentoitseries!

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PodcastMultiamoryFrank Arthur Smith, Open To It, comedy, LGBTQ, LGBTQIA+, media, queer media
508 - Four Steps to Stop a Conflict Spiral
508 - Four Steps to Stop a Conflict Spiral

Today we're discussing conflict spirals, or what happens when you're arguing with a partner and it's no longer productive, you're exhausted, and you just want things to be over with. We're talking about how to stop that spiraling conflict, soothe yourself, and get back to a place where you can co-regulate with your partner instead of getting trapped in the same spiral again and again.

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PodcastMultiamoryconflict, co-regulation, conflict management, relationships
507 - Putting Your Values into Action with Jaime Gama
507 - Putting Your Values into Action with Jaime Gama

Today we're joined by Jaime Gama of the popular Instagram account Gotitas de Poliamor. We'll be discussing non-monogamy, identity, community, and much more with him.

Jaime is a psychologist with a master's in Gestalt psychotherapy who specializes in ethical relationships, both monogamous and non-monogamous. He uses his account to share his experience and journey deconstructing the ways he connects with his partners. At the moment he offers webinars, on-line sessions and is working on writing his first book. Find more about Jaime at www.gotitasdepoliamor.com, or follow him on Instagram @gotitasdepoliamor.

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PodcastMultiamoryguest, Jaime Gama, values, identity, community
506 - How do I prioritize my career and my relationships? Listener Q&A
506 - How do I prioritize my career and my relationships? Listener Q&A

Today we're back with a Q&A episode! We're answering some questions from our listeners and talking about balancing relationships and a burgeoning career, asking a partner to be more visible in their life, and how to reconcile with decisions others make that affect you.

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PodcastMultiamoryQ&A, Q&A episode, Q & A, listener questions