FULL FRONTAL: Coloring Outside The Lines; How To Navigate Jealousy in Consensual Non-Monogamy with Dr. Jolie Hamilton (Part 1) S3: Ep:20
Apr 9, 2023
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Dr. Jolie Hamilton, a relationship and jealousy expert, joins the podcast to discuss how to navigate jealousy in any type of relationship. They explore the beauty of jealousy in consensual non-monogamy and the different approaches to non-monogamy. They also touch on understanding the nervous system, navigating non-monogamy, and exploring different relationship configurations.
The double standard in non-monogamy, where it is more accepted for women to explore relationships with other women but not with men, is a significant challenge that needs to be addressed.
Compersion, the feeling of joy or happiness when your partner experiences pleasure with someone else, is an essential aspect of non-monogamous relationships and should be embraced and understood.
Careful consideration, clear boundaries, and access to education and resources are vital when entering into non-monogamous relationships to avoid potential mistakes and navigate the complexities in a healthy and consensual manner.
Deep dives
Opening up about non-monogamy
Dr. Jolie Hamilton shares her personal experience with opening up her marriage and the challenges that arose. She discusses the double standard when it comes to non-monogamy, where it is more accepted for women to explore relationships with other women, but not with men. She highlights the importance of communication and consent in navigating open relationships.
The concept of compersion
Dr. Jolie Hamilton introduces the concept of compersion, which is the feeling of joy or happiness when your partner experiences pleasure with someone else. She explains that jealousy and compersion are opposite sides of the same coin, and that experiencing compersion is a beautiful and positive aspect of non-monogamous relationships. She emphasizes the importance of reframing jealousy and understanding it as an indication of desire for your partner.
Lessons learned and advice for exploring non-monogamy
Dr. Jolie Hamilton reflects on her own journey and the mistakes she made when first exploring non-monogamy. She advises against rushing into complex arrangements, such as becoming part of an existing polyamorous relationship, without careful consideration and clear boundaries. She also stresses the need for education and resources to support individuals and couples who are interested in exploring non-monogamy in a healthy and consensual manner.
Navigating Jealousy in Non-Monogamy
Non-monogamy has a long history and is not exclusive to humans. Most primates and animals are not monogamous. Jealousy is inevitable in non-monogamy, so it's important to develop strategies to cope with it.
Regulating the Nervous System in Non-Monogamy
Regulating the nervous system is crucial in handling jealousy and other emotions in non-monogamous relationships. Neuro-somatic intelligence provides effective tools to regulate the nervous system and bring the body back to homeostasis.
Hello Humans! We have a seriously HUGE episode for you! Dr. Joli Hamilton; relationship and jealousy expert, joins us for a two part episode all about how to navigate the inevitable emotion in ANY relationship; jealousy. We discuss the opposite of jealousy, how to embrace and use jealousy and she breaks down her 5 step process to begin a journey into a happier and healthier relationship, whether it be polyamorous, open or monogamous. This episode changed my life. Join us and make sure you check out part 2!
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