Loving Without Boundaries

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

EPISODE 271: Interview with Marla Schreiber. Marla MSW, RSW (they/them) is a white, Queer, gender-defiant, neuro-fabulous therapist, educator, and author who has been practicing polyamory since 2005. They have been offering nonmonogamy (NM) workshops and consultations in academic and professional settings as of 2009. Based in Tkaronto (AKA Toronto, Canada), their therapy practice centers the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ and NM identities and relationships. In 2022, Marla introduced @polyamarla as an accessible, anti-oppressive, intersectional resource on social media. PolyaMarla has since grown into a team effort that offers education, training, and consultation for those who are practicing, or interested in understanding NM for personal and professional development. You can find Marla on social media @polyamarla, or check out their programming through polyamarla.com. Most recently, Marla wrote a book about the impact of mononormativity on non-monogamous relationships (they also had the pleasure of narrating the audiobook). “Nonmonogamy and Defying a Paradigm” will be released on August 1st, 2025, and is currently available for preorder from Thornapple Press. 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 270: Interview with Cory Wagner. Cory Wagner is an artist and entrepreneur from the middle of nowhere in Wyoming and lives in Houston, TX. He convinced his wife to do the LWB program to save his marriage, and instead, ended up saving his sanity and gave himself a chance at happiness and a new life. 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 269: Interview with Susan Taylor. Susan Morgan Taylor, MA, is a leading somatic sex therapist who helps couples deepen their intimacy and create lasting, fulfilling connections. With over 25 years of experience in somatic healing, she developed The Pleasure Keys Process™, a powerful approach to reigniting sexual and emotional harmony in relationships. After a personal awakening from a sexless marriage, Susan became passionate about helping others remove obstacles to pleasure, love, and orgasm. She is also the creator of the Pleasure Keys Retreats and host of the Sex Talk Café Podcast. When not working, she enjoys hiking and singing karaoke in the mountains of Western North Carolina. 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 268: Interview with Robert Dalbol. Rob Dalbol was married for 10 yrs in a typical relationship before they decided to open their marriage. Ultimately, the inability to communicate effectively and differences in their values led them to separate. The tools in Kitty’s coaching Program have taught Rob that he is capable of providing more in his future relationships and show up as a more confident and emotionally mature man without letting fear or trauma come between him and his happiness. 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 267: Interview with Zara Shah. Zara Shah is a Pakistani-Canadian queer sex worker. She uses her unique immigrant experience and perspective as a way to draw intersection between race, cultural background, and sexuality. Being a non-monogamous sex worker has allowed her greater control and freedom in both her social and professional life, and her book, “Nonmonogamy and Sex Work,” explores that in detail. 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