Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

Dr. Marie Thouin discusses the concept of compersion and its importance in relationships. They explore navigating compersion alongside jealousy, the significance of healthy communication in non-monogamous relationships, and factors influencing the experience of compersion, such as self-relationship security and rapport with metamores.

In this episode, the podcast delves into the detrimental effects of fear on relationships, discussing fears like intimacy, commitment, and abandonment. They explore how attachment styles and conflict avoidance can prolong relationships, while emphasizing the importance of confronting fears for personal growth and healthier connections.

Renowned psychotherapist Todd Baratz discusses the misconceptions around self-love and healing, the importance of therapy and self-exploration, and the societal tendency to over-pathologize normal struggles. The podcast also explores attachment dynamics in relationships, settling for 'good enough relationships,' and societal expectations of cutting off exes post-breakup.

Exploring personal vs. relationship insecurities, insecurities' impact on behavior, therapy benefits for addressing insecurities. The complexities of addressing insecurities in relationships, intertwining personal and relationship insecurities. Strategies for addressing insecurities, promoting audience participation and community sharing of insecurities.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss powerful communication tools like switchtracking, bids, and microscripts to improve relationships. They provide examples and practical tips for better communication. The episode also features sponsor promotions and explores the importance of acknowledging and responding to bids for emotional connection.

The podcast delves into the stages of grief after a breakup, exploring the emotional complexities and different experiences of processing grief. It includes reflections on bargaining, anger, embracing emotions for healing, dealing with depression, and moving towards acceptance and growth post-breakup.

Delve into relationship anarchy and its challenges in a mainstream world. Discover the value of non-romantic relationships and redefining connections outside traditional norms. Explore implementing relationship anarchy with effective communication and self-care amidst societal expectations.

Exploring the difference between loving and liking someone, discussing the complexities of relationships. Delving into the dynamics of love and like, highlighting the importance of both. Navigating the thin line between liking and loving, exploring the subjective nature of emotions. Balancing liking and loving in relationships, with practical takeaways for listeners. Recognizing self-care and prioritizing joy in relationships.

This podcast explores the challenges of transitioning from monogamy to non-monogamy when a partner falls in love with someone else. They discuss differentiation in relationships, navigating emotions in non-monogamous dynamics, and the freedom of exploring new connections and relationships in polyamory.

A discussion on settling in relationships, exploring compromises, expectations, and finding a balance. Topics include inner conflicts, therapy, communication, embracing imperfections, and holding out for what you deserve in relationships.