Ep 415: A Sacred Slut Update

Since recording episode 399 where I introduced my ‘Sacred Slut Summer’ experiment, I’ve discovered that I'm loving the intimacy, connection, and companionship that's available in the solo polyamorous lifestyle.    From my early 20s to early 30s, I was essentially a serial monogamist. After taking about a year and a half to deeply reconnect with myself and heal after my last long-term partnership, I realized that I love dating, but not necessarily with the intention of merging my life with someone else’s.   In this episode, I describe how nourishing it’s been to create what I call a “constellation of companions” and highlight what I’m currently navigating. Whether you're interested in this lifestyle or not, I hope you hear something that resonates or sparks curiosity about where you can invite more joy into your life.    In episode 415 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (1:55) Recapping my ‘Sacred Slut Summer’ experiment (4:30) Getting back into dating in 2018  (7:51) Defense mechanisms that I’m noticing on social media and IRL  (16:13) Realizing what I actually enjoy about relationships: sex, affection, intimacy, companionship, being able to do fun things, and also having different energy in my life  (23:13) What no one tells women in their 30s and 40s about pleasure and intimacy  (24:54) What I'm loving about this lifestyle  (29:26) The biggest thing that I'm still navigating (33:23) Staying open and available for what’s out there  (35:04) A humbling epiphany I had recently  (37:34) What you can expect from our upcoming workshop    Resources mentioned in the episode: Episode 399. My Sacred Slut Summer Episode 293. Deeper Dating with Ken Page  Episode 288. Advice For The Sex and Love You Crave with Eva Clay Episode 259. If He’s So Great Why Do I Feel So Bad With Avery Neal Episode 233. Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse and Codependency with Lisa Romano      Work with me:  Learn more about the Relationship Inventory Workshop on February 26th Join the interest list for The REAL Uplevel Interview Series Check out our upcoming classes   Special offer:  FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals    Stay in touch:  Slide into my DMs on Instagram: @elizabethdialto Subscribe to my Substack  Catch the full show notes for episode 415 here Email us with questions or feedback Don’t miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast