Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

Explore challenges when life's demands interfere with relationships, deescalating and ending relationships, navigating relationships with health and disability issues, custom made hair care and sexual health, supporting the show and navigating relationship changes, navigating difficult messages and realizations in relationships.

Courtney Kocak, host of Private Parts Unknown, shares her mind-expanding experience with a happy ending massage in Tokyo. She discusses her anticipation and recommendation for the massage, recounts her unforgettable evening at a Japanese restaurant and SNM club, and explores the transformative power of the experience on her views of sexuality and open relationships.

Evita Sawyers, non-monogamy coach, speaker, and educator, talks about her new book focusing on polyamory. They discuss navigating single life and polyamory, the surprising benefits of non-monogamy, transitioning to single and changing approach to non-monogamy, the importance of ending relationships early, the interconnectedness of monogamy and spirituality, and gratitude, book promotion, and audience engagement.

Today's episode is another Q&A, this time with Amanda Katherine from the Live Your F*ck Yes Life. Amanda Katherine (she/they) — — is on a mission to help you face your fears, speak your truth and get you one step closer to living your f*ck yes life. She has worked as a trauma informed coach, writer and facilitator since 2016 and as an artist, actor and storyteller for the better part of two decades. In 2018, they launched their podcast, Live Your F*ck Yes Life — the space to be for conscious conversations and candid shares around shit nobody really fcking talks about. In 2019, she shared her journey of navigating a preventative double mastectomy at the age of 27 in her self published book, I Chopped Off My Tits. And she’s spent the last few years facilitating and supporting queer folks and recovering people pleasers through her Live Your F*ck Yes Life events & workshops and 1:1 coaching around all things relationship anarchy, non monogamy, coming out later in life, demisexuality, grief and beyond.Amanda is going to help us tackle some of our listener questions today. If you want your question answered on a future Q&A episode, consider joining our Patreon subscribers!Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.com/join. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community. Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have a special episode highlighting an interview Dedeker did on the podcast Initiated Survivor, hosted by Kelsey Harper. Kelsey is a clinical psychologist and a survivor of sexual violence, and on her show she speaks directly with other survivors to hear their stories and offer practical skills for reclaiming their lives. Dedeker shares her experience with intimate partner violence within a non-monogamous context, since there are very few (if any) resources for survivors of violence that center queer people or non-monogamous people. If you enjoyed this episode, go check out the rest of Initiated Survivor! Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.com/join. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community. Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They explore the world of drama and why some people thrive on it, discussing the behaviors and science behind a need for drama. They also talk about dealing with dramatic people and the challenges of maintaining relationships with them. Exploring the reasons behind dramatic behaviors, they discuss how drama and outspokenness can be related to powerlessness and the desire to be heard.

The podcast explores different communication styles and the importance of assertive communication in improving relationships. They discuss manipulation tactics and its root causes, as well as the benefits of assertiveness training in reducing symptoms of depression and social anxiety. The hosts also emphasize the significance of setting boundaries and using assertive communication techniques in various contexts.

The podcast explores the concept of aggressive fairness in non-monogamy relationships and discusses the challenges of achieving fairness. It explores the importance of open communication in addressing income disparities in polyamorous relationships and discusses the consequences of enforcing strict guidelines on dating. The podcast also touches on sponsors for sexual health and custom hair care, and emphasizes the importance of keeping the show free and accessible.

Today we're discussing emotional safety and how our close relationships can provide a safe and comforting way to enhance our positive emotions and regulate our negative ones. Unfortunately, many relationships are lacking the feeling of safety and support necessary to facilitate honest emotional expression. We are going to look at a couple recent research questionnaires that set out to measure these qualities of our relationships and see how we can use them to improve our own romantic and platonic relationships.Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.com/join. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community. Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dedeker shares insights on the art of boundaries and effective communication in relationships. Topics include identifying boundaries, navigating changes, and applying strategies in different relationships. The podcast also explores practical considerations for insurance coverage in therapy and the importance of setting boundaries while preserving relationships.