Evolving Love

Ep. 15 - Jessica Fern & David Cooley on "Polywise"

Sep 13, 2023

Psychotherapist Jessica Fern and restorative justice facilitator David Cooley discuss opening up, attachment, codependency, psychedelics in polyamory, and their new book Polywise. They share personal experiences, relationship dynamics, setting limits, codependency challenges, collaborative book projects, and the impact of psychedelics on consciousness and relationships.

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Jessica Fern

David Cooley

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Exploring attachment and codependency in non-monogamous relationships can lead to self-discovery and personal growth.

Establishing clear communication, boundaries, and gradual progression is essential in navigating the opening of polyamorous relationships.

Community support and 'kitchen table polyamory' play crucial roles in enhancing familial intimacy and raising children in non-monogamous settings.

Deep dives

Exploring Non-Monogamy and Polyamory

The podcast delves into the world of non-monogamy and polyamory through the experiences of an author and a therapist who have co-authored books on the subject. They share their journey from monogamy to polyamory, highlighting the challenges and growth experienced.

Codependency in Relationships and Non-Monogamy

01:53

Importance of Working with Someone Who Has Gone Through Attachment Ruptures

01:35

Gradual Exposure and Vessels in Non-Monogamous Relationships

01:14

Choosing Interdependence Over Codependency

01:23

Introduction

2min

Navigating Polyamory: A Personal Journey

16min

Exploring Relationship Security Through Vessels and Limits

2min

Navigating Non-Monogamy and Relationship Dynamics

7min

Exploring Codependency in Polyamorous Relationships

14min

Collaborative Love Project

5min

Psychedelic Influence on Consciousness and Relationships

6min

Jessica Fern is the author of "Polysecure". She is a psychotherapist, public speaker, and trauma and relationship expert. With David Cooley, Jessica co-authored her new book "Polywise".

David Cooley is a professional restorative justice facilitator, diversity and privilege awareness trainer, and bilingual cultural broker.

In this episode Jessica and David share about their own experiences with opening up, their thoughts on attachment and codependency, psychedelics and polyamory and their new book, Polywise.

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Jessica Fern
https://www.jessicafern.com/
David Cooley:
https://www.restorativerelationship.com/

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Evolving Love

Ep. 15 - Jessica Fern & David Cooley on "Polywise"

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Exploring Non-Monogamy and Polyamory

Attachment and Codependency in Relationships

Opening Up Relationships Gradually

Community Support in Non-Monogamy

Psychedelics and Transformation

Codependency in Relationships and Non-Monogamy

Importance of Working with Someone Who Has Gone Through Attachment Ruptures

Gradual Exposure and Vessels in Non-Monogamous Relationships

Choosing Interdependence Over Codependency

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts