Loving Without Boundaries

EPISODE 281: Interview with Lindsay Hayes. Lindsay Hayes holds dual master's degrees in Communication and in Couple and Family Therapy. Her graduate research focused on the lived experience of being in a polycule, a project she has since expanded into a longitudinal study, interviewing the same participants since 2022. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Counseling Studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland (primarily by distance), where her scholarship continues to explore the dynamics of consensual nonmonogamy. Alongside her academic work, Lindsay works part-time as a therapist and resides in Denver. If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

EPISODE 280: Interview with George Goulburn. George is a mature, straight male escort who left the corporate life behind years ago to enter this line of work. He swapped the boardroom for the bedroom after spending more than a decade in ENM relationships. If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

EPISODE 279 Interview with Wendy Newman. Wendy Newman has spent over 20 years in relationships, has taught 90k+ people, and has identified as ethically non-monogamous since 2013. She is the author of "121 First Dates: How to Succeed at Online Dating, Fall in Love, and Live Happily Ever After (Really!)." In this book that is based on years of research and 121 real-life first dates, relationship expert Wendy Newman dishes up practical wisdom for navigating the online dating trenches with grace, efficiency, and a strong dose of humor. If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries 14 Questions for Monthly check-ins in relationships: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/66f0abe00a24ce656c86bde0/t/66f5dafb032b3d1944198ce0/1727388413497/14-Questions.pdf

EPISODE 278 Interview with Jessica Fern & David Cooley. Jessica Fern holds a Master's degree in Conflict Resolution, is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, and an integrative therapist drawing on 25 years of experience in somatic, narrative, psychotherapeutic, and spiritual healing modalities. She is the internationally recognized author of Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and Nonmonogamy, The Polysecure Workbook, and Polywise: A Deeper Dive Into Navigating Open Relationships. Through her international private practice, Jessica works with individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships to break free from reactive patterns, cultural conditioning, insecure attachment, and past trauma—empowering them to embody new possibilities in life and love. David Cooley is a professional Restorative Justice facilitator, diversity and privilege awareness trainer, and bilingual cultural broker. He is the creator of the Restorative Relationship Conversations model, a process that transforms interpersonal conflict into deeper connection, intimacy and repair. In his private practice, David specializes in working with non-monogamous and LGBTQ partnerships, incorporating a variety of modalities including trauma-informed care, attachment theory, somatic practices, narrative theory, and mindfulness-based techniques. If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

EPISODE 277 Interview with Lola Phoenix. Lola Phoenix is an American born writer living in Sweden, working within digital marketing while trying to find an agent to represent their fiction work. Lola is the author of "The Anxious Person's Guide to Non-Monogamy", "The Non-Monogamy Journal" and "Supporting Someone Polyamorous" as well as a weekly advice column and podcast called Non-Monogamy Help. Lola is also an amateur Strongman athlete and has a special interest in fitness and nutrition science. When not writing books, Lola is either at the gym, talking walks in nature, learning about sciencey stuff or baking new treats. If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

EPISODE 276: Interview with Bethany Snyder & Kris Maul. Bethany Snyder and Kris Maul are a queer couple living in Urbandale, Iowa with their amazing 14-year-old kiddo and adorable pets. Bethany grew up in Altoona and attended the University of Iowa, while Kris was born in Illinois and moved to the Madison, WI area in middle school. They have lived all over the country from Washington, DC, to Minneapolis, and Northern California, before moving to Iowa in 2019. If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

EPISODE 275: Interview with Ellecia Paine. Ellecia Paine helps people break free from monogamous conditioning, guiding them through the exciting world of ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, and swinging. She turns challenges like jealousy and insecurity into trust and open communication. As the host of the "Nope! We're Not Monogamous" podcast, Ellecia champions authentic connections. With a decade of living and coaching non-monogamy, she shares insights that resonate deeply, making her clients feel understood and empowered. If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

EPISODE 274 Interview with Shannon Hamaker. Shannon is on a mission to help people shed the layers of misunderstanding around sexuality and intimacy, unlocking the magic that comes with self-discovery and deeper connection. What began as a personal journey to enhance her 19-year marriage has transformed into a movement to support others in embracing their sexual wellness. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a B.S. in Human Ecology (Marriage & Family focus), Shannon is a Certified Sexual Health Promoter and Educator (Indiana University), Certified Sex Coach, and Somatic Practitioner (TCS™ Method). She is passionate about breaking myths around human sexuality through intimacy education and promoting products that support sexual health, especially for those affected by medication side effects, pelvic pain, peri & post-menopause, and cancer treatments. This is your invitation to reconnect, rediscover, and reclaim your pleasure. Let's (s)explore together! If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

EPISODE 273: Interview with Mike Barsamian. For 25 years Mike has coached, counseled, and pastored teens and families from conflict to connection helping them grow together for a lifetime. He developed the PACE method for parenting and lives in California with his wife and two boys. If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

EPISODE 272: Interview with Lauren Elise Rogers. Lauren Elise Rogers is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach, celebrated for her warm and approachable style. Her holistic and embodied approach to education and coaching is deeply rooted in her own pain-to-purpose journey. Lauren brings an empathetic and non-judgmental approach, offering practical tools that empower her clients to take ownership of their pleasure and grow in confidence and connection. She is known for creating shame-free spaces, where she invites individuals and couples to navigate complex topics like long-term partnerships, consensual non-monogamy, life transitions, purity culture and LGBTQIA+ issues. If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries