In today’s episode we discuss things we wish we knew before opening up our relationships. We cover managing the misconceptions of others, savoring the first experiences, triggers in solo dating, planning and preparation before opening up, the non-monogamy escalator and so much more.Evolving Love Links:Website | Instagram | Substack This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s episode we chat with Emma and Fin from the “Normalising Non-Monogamy” podcast. We discuss the common denominators in successful non-monogamous relationships, building community and support networks, their opening up journey, exploring the importance of self and the individual, the role of kindness in non-monogamy, mistakes and growth, their OCD and ADHD diagnoses, the importance of living an examined life, opening your relationship together or separately and so much more.Evolving Love Links:Website | Instagram | SubstackGuest Links:WebsitePodcastCommunity This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s episode we wade into pop culture to discuss Dave Grohl and his recent public statement….Website | Instagram | SubstackWomen's Retreat - 25th-27th October 2024 This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s episode we discuss our non-monogamy before and after parenthood, feeling protective during pregnancy, maintaining our erotic connection through the early stages of parenthood, the freedom of exploring before parenthood and so much more.Website This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.comIn today’s Premium episode we discuss “negging” as a form of relating, privacy and dating, the responsibility of vouching for lovers, safety for unicorns, ethics of unicorn hunting, “Dragons”, “Bulls” and so much more!To listen to the full episode and watch the video become a Paid subscriber to access my complete writing archive, full podcasts and bonus content.

Kathy Labriola is an author, nurse, counsellor, and hypnotherapist. Kathy is author of four books on consensual nonmonogamy: The Jealousy Workbook, Love in Abundance: A Counselor's Advice on Open Relationships, The Polyamory Break-up Book, and Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships. She has also provided affordable mental health services to alternative communities for the past 30 years. Kathy has been polyamorous for over 50 years and lives with her two husbands in Berkeley, California.In today’s episode we discuss the importance of intergenerational conversation, whether she still struggles with particular emotions after 5 decades of polyamory, stigma against polyamorous grandparents, sex as an aging person, developing your own code of ethics, non-monogamy as an orientation, class and non-monogamy, advice for younger non-monogamous people, polyamorous elders and so much more.Guest Links:kathylabriola.com Evolving Love Links:WebsiteSubstack This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.comIn today’s Premium episode, we discuss our recent creative adventures, erotic texting, an evening of life modelling and much more!To listen to the full episode and watch the video become a Paid subscriber to access my complete writing archive, full podcasts and bonus content.

Today’s episode features Jase, Emily and Dedeker from the renowned Multiamory podcast. With hundreds of episodes, millions of downloads around the world, and a thriving community Multiamory has been featured in numerous publications, including NPR, Vice, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, and Elle.In today’s episode we discuss Emily’s recent transition back to non-monogamy from a long term monogamous relationship, the history of Dedeker, Jase and Emily’s own romantic relationship, connections between creativity and non-monogamy, links between communication styles and music, how the success of Multiamory has impacted their own personal dating lives, Jase and Dedeker finding non-monogamous community in Japan, and so much more. Guest Links:Multiamory WebsiteMultiamory BookDedeker’s CoachingEvolving Love Links:WebsiteSubstack This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.comIn today’s episode we share our debut live show on the 26th July 2024 at the National Film and Sound Archives of Australia. We field questions from the audience and guests Molly Roden Winter, Marie Thouin, Lawrence (Our Secret Spot) & Fernanda (Polycurious Podcast)It was an evening full of vulnerability, laughter & raucous conversations.To unlock the Full Show with Video and Audio, consider supporting Evolving Love and becoming a Premium Subscriber.Guest Links:Molly Roden WinterMarie ThouinFernanda (Polycurious)Lawrence (Our Secret Spot)

Dr. Marie Thouin is a leading expert and scholar on compersion in consensual non-monogamy. She has authored two pioneering research studies, the first-ever encyclopedia entry on compersion, and has recently authored the first-ever scholarly book on compersion “What is Compersion?Wether you are new to the concept of compersion or well versed, this conversation has something for everyone and raises some interesting questions and food for thought along the way. In this episode we discuss “What is Compersion?”, perceived and real fears, do we really need compersion?, is compersion selfish, reciprocal altruism and kin altruism, can you learn compersion, Liam proposes a new scientific study that involves refractory periods and compersive behaviours, Liam and I unpack our own experiences and so much more…Guest Links:"What is Compersion?" BookWebsiteInstagram This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe