Author: Multiamory

Our own Dedeker Winston’s book, The Smart Girl’s Guide to Polyamory comes out internationally today and we are so excited to be able to interview her about the book and share our own experiences with reading it. Dedeker talks to us about the importance of creating a book that empowers women to have agency in their relationships and shares some of the insights she gained and experiences she had during the two-year process of writing this comprehensive guide to Polyamory for the modern world. Though the book may be aimed toward women, it’s inviting and accessible to anybody regardless of…

This is a very special live presentation by the Multiamory crew that took place in Santa Monica on January 20th, 2017. In this episode we are discussing the various ways polyamory and non-monogamous relationships are portrayed in fictional movies, TV, and webseries. From hilarious to touching to bizarre, we explore what stories are currently being told in our mainstream media, including clips from House of Cards, Orange is the New Black, Futurama, and many more. If you want to support our show, the best way is to become one of our patrons at www.patreon.com/multiamory. In addition to helping us continue to create…

This week we are very pleased to speak with Eri Kardos, international speaker, coach, and author of the newly released book Relationship Agreements. Eri takes us through the basic philosophy of using agreements to strengthen your relationships, whether you are polyamorous or monogamous. We also learn how a small, blue, furry monster named Fred can help change the way you think about your romantic relationships. Eri’s book will be released on Tuesday, February 24th. You can download it for FREE, but only on the release date! You can find more info here: https://goo.gl/VJ85zy If you want to learn more about Eri and her…

If you’ve ever been in a relationship with a human being, chances are you’ve encountered some emotions within yourself and the other person. Until the day we are dating Vulcans or robots, our relationships will continue to be sticky, emotional, and not always rational. But all is not lost — a healthy dose of emotional responsibility can go far! In this episode we deconstruct exactly what emotional responsibility is, and how it can bring clarity and calm to moments of conflict. We explore what it looks like if there’s  not enough emotional responsibility in a relationship, as well as what it…

This week on Multiamory, Jase and Emily get all Gender Non-Specific with our special guest, professional cuddliest and dominatrix, Tate Ashley!  Tate helps us explore queer theory, gender “extremes” vs. gender “middle ground,” and language and its inefficiency when referring to gender non-conformity. The three of us also reveal the childhood experiences that helped shape our own personal gender identity and sexuality. You can find out more about Tate Ashley, their work, and their writing at http://www.tateashley.com. If you want to support our show, the best way is to become one of our patrons at www.patreon.com/multiamory. In addition to helping us continue…

It’s Multiamory’s 100th episode! It’s a new season! It’s a new year! And that means….New Year’s Resolutions. Download the worksheet here to use in your own relationships! In this episode we are discussing how to make resolutions for your relationships in 2017. However, this isn’t your typical discussion on goal-setting. We are going to be taking you through a process to dig deeper into your relationships and uncovering what will be the best driving force for you and your partners in the coming year. If you want to support our show, the best way is to become one of our patrons at www.patreon.com/multiamory.…

2016 was a challenging year, but the Multiamory crew is tired of all the doom and gloom. In this episode, we review the good parts of 2016. A lot of great things happened for the Multiamory podcast, for the polyamory community, and for all three of us! Join us in generating some positivity to combat all the crap that happened in 2016. If you want to support our show, the best way is to become one of our patrons at www.patreon.com/multiamory. In addition to helping us continue to create new content and new projects, you also get extra rewards and exclusive…

The holidays are upon us, and so is the holiday stress! This week we are talking about all the aspects of the holidays that makes us fall into a temporary stress-induced insanity. We also give insights on managing the holidays with multiple partners and how to tackle coming out to your family members. But most exciting of all, we play a very special Christmas edition of Two Truths and a Lie. If you want to support our show, the best way is to become one of our patrons at www.patreon.com/multiamory. In addition to helping us continue to create new content and…

This week we are discussing a unique communication system to try out in your relationships: agile scrum. The agile scrum system was originally developed to be applied to software development, but writer Alanna Krause adapted the system to become a new system for communication in her relationship.  The Multiamory crew tested out holding monthly scrum meetings with our partners, and today we’re going to tell you all about the results! If you want to support our show, the best way is to become one of our patrons at www.patreon.com/multiamory. In addition to helping us continue to create new content and new projects, you…

This week we are excited to speak with Jackie Stone, director of the poly-themed web series, Compersion. Jackie shares with us her inspiration to tell the story of a monogamous couple opening up their marriage, and her commitment to bringing gritty realism to her storytelling. We also open up the discussion surrounding race, diversity, and representation of people of color within the media and within the poly community itself. You can get started with Compersion episode 1 by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rsCdxctICE You can contribute to Compersion Season 2 by visiting their Indiegogo page here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/compersion-let-s-make-season-2-drama#/ The best way to support our show is to become one of…