36: Your Poly Newbie Survival Kit Essentials

What essentials need to be in your Poly Newbie Survival Kit?

Are you new to non-monogamy or opening up a relationship? In this episode, we’ll equip you with a list of the tools, insights, and strategies you need to thrive—and avoid some of the most common challenges along the way. 

These essential steps are drawn straight from our 7-module Poly Newbies Digital Course, designed to set you up for success:

1️⃣ The Basics of Non-Monogamy: Key definitions, identifying your “why,” and navigating your hopes and fears.

2️⃣ Choosing Your Style: Exploring what kind of non-monogamy aligns with your needs and desires.

3️⃣ Mastering Communication: Building connection, eliminating toxic patterns, and speaking your truth effectively.

4️⃣ Rightsizing Jealousy: Understanding this complex emotion and cultivating greater security.

5️⃣ Attachment Styles: Discovering yours and moving toward secure attachment.

6️⃣ Boundaries & Agreements: Creating personal boundaries and our signature Values-Based Relationship Agreements™.

7️⃣ Keeping It Awesome: Relationship check-ins, dating tips, and maintaining the spark!

✨ Plus, we dive into juicy extras, including:

• The stages of polyamory—from curious newbies to seasoned veterans.
• Whether there’s a “right” age to explore non-monogamy.
• Surprising challenges when opening up an already solid relationship.

All this and personal stories from our own non-monogamy journey! 🎉

Hit play and start your journey toward thriving in non-monogamy! 🎧💖

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• Poly Newbies Digital Course Community Offer at $97 for 6 months of access - https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesspecialoffer 
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