Rachel Krantz on Non-Monogomy and Spiritual Growth

Jul 26, 2022

Rachel Krantz, a founding editor of Bustle and author of the acclaimed memoir 'Open,' dives into non-monogamy and personal growth. She distinguishes non-monogamy from polyamory, sharing her motivations for exploring these relationships. A Buddhist monk's insights helped her confront attachment issues and find compassion with boundaries. Rachel candidly discusses her struggles with jealousy and how embracing discomfort fosters emotional growth. This engaging dialogue encourages listeners to reflect on love, relationships, and societal expectations.

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INSIGHT

Dynamics Over Models

Relationship dynamics matter more than the model (monogamy or non-monogamy).
Controlling behavior can exist within both structures.

INSIGHT

Emotional Responsibility

You are responsible for your emotions, but others shouldn't dictate them.
Disavowing negative emotions like jealousy can strengthen them.

ADVICE

Compassionate Boundaries

Practice compassion with boundaries in relationships.
You can acknowledge someone's feelings while setting limits on what you can tolerate.

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Rachel Krantz is one of the three founding editors of Bustle, the recipient of the Peabody Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights International Radio Award, The Investigative Reporters and Editors Radio Award, and The Edward R. Murrow Award for her work as an investigative reporter for YR Media. Rachel is also the host of Help Existing, a new interview podcast offering help with different aspects of existence.

In this episode, Eric and Rachel discuss her book, Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-Monogomy.

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Rachel Krantz and I Discuss Non-Monogomy, Spiritual Growth and …

Her book, Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-Monogomy
The difference between Non-Monogomy from Polyamory
What made her want to try a polyamorous relationship
The key insights her teacher, a Buddhist monk, helped her realize about her attachment tendencies
What it means to have compassion with boundaries
Her surprising experience with jealousy and how it encapsulates so many of the things that humans struggle with
When leaning into difficult emotions turns from being helpful to masochism
The questions – What are the symptoms of the love you have in a relationship?
How important rest is in the pace of life
The difference between intuition and fear
Asking will this decision cause more or less suffering?
Defining gaslighting
How she learned to love herself

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