Cheaper Than Therapy with Vanessa and Dené

Ep 202: Relationship Anarchy Pt. 1 with Annie Undone

Feb 7, 2024

Annie Undone, a visionary artist and writer, advocates for diverse relationship styles through her expertise in non-monogamy and relationship anarchy. She challenges traditional romantic norms, emphasizing the importance of building an autonomous relationship with oneself. The conversation dives into the nuances of personal growth within intimacy, the significance of compassionate curiosity, and the parallels between addiction dynamics and relationship challenges. Annie encourages listeners to explore their authentic selves while embracing varied sexual experiences.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Relationship Diversity

01:32 • 7min

Balancing Autonomy and Intimacy in Relationships

08:29 • 13min

Exploring Relational Anarchy

21:05 • 7min

Exploring the Parallels Between Addiction and Relationship Dynamics

28:13 • 2min

Navigating Polyamory and Authenticity

30:00 • 27min

Influences of Love and Flow in Life's Journey

57:07 • 5min

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat down with Annie Undone, a visionary artist and writer working to normalize diverse relationship styles and varied sexual experiences. She is a queer, kinky, relationship anarchist on a mission to incite individuals to experience personal revolutions. Get ready for an exciting and revolutionary conversation about deconstructing not only your romantic and sexual relationships with others, but your relationship with Self.

Some Takeaways from this Episode:

✨ Decentering Romantic Relationships: The importance of an autonomous relationship with Self and the pursuit of your most authentic life, regardless of conventional societal norms and expectations.

✨Relationship Anarchy: Deconstructing what society says a romantic relationship is “supposed” to look like, and creating a sustainable model for romantic and sexual relationships that works specifically for the people in them

✨Non-Monogamy and Autonomous Growth: How ignoring societal norms and journeying into non-monogamy, kink, and relationship anarchy can lead to deep introspection and embracing your most authentic Self and genuine romantic and sexual relationships

✨ Compassionate Curiosity is Key: Staying open-minded and curious as you challenge traditional relationships while simultaneously holding compassion for your partners’ questions, fears, and desires is absolutely key when exploring polyamorous relationships and other varied relationship styles and sexual experiences

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