51: Non-Monogamy and Your Mental Health

Non-monogamous relationships can offer joy, freedom, and deep connection—but they can also stir up intense emotional waves.

In honour of Mental Health Week in Canada, this heartfelt and practical episode explores what it really looks like to care for your mental health while navigating non-monogamy.

Whether you're facing overwhelm, burnout, comparison, or jealousy—or just want to feel less alone—this conversation is for you.

In this episode we cover:

• Common emotional and mental health challenges in non-monogamy
• Why you don’t have to be “fully healed” or “totally secure” to do this well
• Mental health-boosting habits: self-care, alone time, personal boundaries, check-ins, and rest
• When and how to reach out for support—and what kind of support you might need (coaching, therapy, or DIY approaches)
• How we support each other through emotionally tough times

💛 Special episode resource: Non-Monogamy and Your Mental Health: Worksheet + Action Planning Guide — a free tool to help you reflect, reset, and take practical steps toward improving your mental health and your relationships! Get it here 👇 https://worksheet.letstalkpolyamory.com/mentalhealth

This episode is your reminder: struggling doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong—it means you’re human. Seeking support is a sign of strength.

Please share this episode with someone who might need it.

If you’re considering self-harm or harming others, please reach out to a local crisis line, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. You are not alone.

Show Resources:

• Free Download: Non-Monogamy and Your Mental Health: Worksheet + Action Planning Guide - https://worksheet.letstalkpolyamory.com/mentalhealth. You can download and print it and fill it in or use something like PDF Guru to upload and fill it in (https://pdfguru.com/app) 

• Book a complimentary coaching consultation call with Tara at: https://go.taraandandre.com/relationshiprescue
• Email André to arrange a complimentary therapy consultation at: andreturcottepsych@gmail.com 
• Let’s Talk Polyamory Facebook Group & Community - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly⁠⁠
• Polyamory-Friendly Professionals Directory - https://www.polyfriendly.org/
• Psychology Today - Search for Therapists, Treatment Centres and Support Groups - https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists - this is the Canada link but you change the country in the top upper right hand corner.