Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Cunningham as we answer a question about managing your partners discomfort. We covered so much and all of it was valuable so I cut it into two easily digestible bites. I have to be honest I learned a lot from this episode and I think you will too! Make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover feel free to reach out via our website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at dearpolypodcast.  Make sure to follow, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy! 

Resources:
Elizabeth Cunningham
https://linktr.ee/ElzCunningham (the link to ALL of her things!) Go follow

Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

In this episode of Kink's we welcome Mykiroo a local wrestling kangaroo furry that I unexpected met at a local event. He was kind enough to come on Dear Poly to discuss what its like to be a furry, why one might be interest in becoming a furry and advice for those that are interest. We had to cut some of the conversation out for time but if you want to listen to the unedited version follow our patreon. Make sure you follow us on the gram and if you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover visit our website.

Resources:
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/dearpolypodcast
Webiste
https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/

Vocabulary
Furry - Furries are people who have an interest in anthropomorphic animals, or animals with human qualities. Many furries create their own animal character, known as a fursona, which functions as their avatar within furry communities.
Fursuit - Fursuits are custom-made animal costumes owned and worn by cosplayers and members of the furry fandom, commonly known as "furries"

Music: Dark 'n' Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Sky Kinsman as we answer a listeners questions about managing expectations when exploring polyamory. Sky shares some very helpful tips around communication and shares a very insightful not about what happens when you aren't communicating. Check below for links to Sky. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy. 

Resources: 
Sky Kinsman
Instragram - https://www.instagram.com/intimacycoachingwithsky/
Website - https://www.skykinsman.com/
Relationship Check in:
1. Adoration and Gratitude 
2. Continuum Reflection
- Affection
- Trust
- Communication
- Finances 
- Shared Responsibility 
- Autonomy
- Body 
- Sex
- Unexpressed fears and concerns
3. Action items/ To do list
4. Week ahead's schedule 


Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Buckle up it just gets better!!
Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. I am so excited to introduce Rebecca Minor from genderspecialist.com. I feel like this is a perfect follow up to our last episode but also looks forward to the future. Rebecca works with youth on gender and sexuality issues but also has a lot of exposure to their relationship dynamics. In this episode we discuss the entire spectrum! It is packed with really incredible conversation and I struggled to cut it down so I didn't...I cut it in two! What better way to se the future than to look into the youth of today.
If there is a topic or question you would like us to cover please reach out via our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at dearpolypodcast make sure to follow us, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy!

Resources:
Bio: 

Rebecca Minor, MSW, LICSW is a queer, Jewish clinician and coach specializing in the intersection of trauma, gender, and sexuality. As a Gender Specialist, Rebecca partners with trans and gender nonconforming youth through their journey of becoming; and is a guide to their parents in affirming it. She also offers coaching for parents and families who are looking for guidance to support their children in their journey of becoming their authentic selves. Rebecca believes in the importance of embracing human diversity and is passionate about partnering with people to cultivate the self compassion necessary to heal shame, dismantle binaries, and invite opportunities for growth and lasting change. Rebecca is an adjunct professor at Boston University School of Social work and a 200 hour level yoga instructor. In addition to her clinical work, Rebecca has provided cultural responsiveness training and consultation to organizations, schools, and business for the past decade.


Social:
Instagram: @gender.specialist

Facebook: Rebecca Minor LICSW

Links:
Download Terms: https://www.genderspecialist.com/terms
Kid Came Out, Now What?! Guide: https://www.genderspecialist.com/nowwhat
 
Books:
Trans sex
https://www.amazon.com/Trans-Sex-Approaches-Sexualities-Embodiments/dp/0367331764
Sex at Dawn
https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Dawn-Stray-Modern-Relationships-ebook/dp/B007679QTG
Polysecure
https://www.amazon.com/Polysecure-Attachment-Trauma-Consensual-Nonmonogamy/dp/1944934987


Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. I am so excited to introduce Rebecca Minor from genderspecialist.com. I feel like this is a perfect follow up to our last episode but also looks forward to the future. Rebecca works with youth on gender and sexuality issues but also has a lot of exposure to their relationship dynamics. In this episode we discuss the entire spectrum! It is packed with really incredible conversation and I struggled to cut it down so I didn't...I cut it in two! What better way to se the future than to look into the youth of today.
If there is a topic or question you would like us to cover please reach out via our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at dearpolypodcast make sure to follow us, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy!

Resources:
Bio: 

Rebecca Minor, MSW, LICSW is a queer, Jewish clinician and coach specializing in the intersection of trauma, gender, and sexuality. As a Gender Specialist, Rebecca partners with trans and gender nonconforming youth through their journey of becoming; and is a guide to their parents in affirming it. She also offers coaching for parents and families who are looking for guidance to support their children in their journey of becoming their authentic selves. Rebecca believes in the importance of embracing human diversity and is passionate about partnering with people to cultivate the self compassion necessary to heal shame, dismantle binaries, and invite opportunities for growth and lasting change. Rebecca is an adjunct professor at Boston University School of Social work and a 200 hour level yoga instructor. In addition to her clinical work, Rebecca has provided cultural responsiveness training and consultation to organizations, schools, and business for the past decade.


Social:
Instagram: @gender.specialist

Facebook: Rebecca Minor LICSW


Links:
Download Terms: https://www.genderspecialist.com/terms
Kid Came Out, Now What?! Guide: https://www.genderspecialist.com/nowwhat
 
Books:
Trans sex
https://www.amazon.com/Trans-Sex-Approaches-Sexualities-Embodiments/dp/0367331764
Sex at Dawn
https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Dawn-Stray-Modern-Relationships-ebook/dp/B007679QTG
Polysecure
https://www.amazon.com/Polysecure-Attachment-Trauma-Consensual-Nonmonogamy/dp/1944934987


Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

First I want to say the sound quality in this episode is not great but the content was so valuable to me I wanted to put it out there. In this episode I am following the advice of a good friend that once said "question everything." As I've been on this journey of self exploration I come back to questioning my gender identity but this time with more access to information and a greater understanding of the beautiful spectrum that is gender and gender expression. 
I am so excited to invite Barry Brandon better known as the queer indigo on tik tok and the gram on to discuss life, love and sex off the binary. He is making waves on the internet and jet setting around the globe setting people free of societal gender norms and I couldn't think of anyone better to discuss this topic. I hope it opens your mind, makes you feel not alone or inspires you to question everything. 

Resources:
Barry Brandon AKA the queer indigo
tik tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerindigo
IG : https://www.instagram.com/thequeerindigo

Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

DearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory.
In the first episode of the new year we are joined by Elizabeth Cunningham as we help a listener work through the difficult conversation of asking their long-term partner to move from full swap swingers into polyamory. Elizabeth shares her experience coaching couples to provide really great insight into understanding and communicating through this tough conversation.

Resources:
Website: www.elizabethanncunningham.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/elzcunningham/

FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/coachelzcunningham 

FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/221095709774825 

Books:
https://www.amazon.com/Polysecure-Attachment-Trauma-Consensual-Nonmonogamy/dp/1944934987

https://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Slut-Third-Practical-Relationships/dp/0399579664/ref=pd_lpo_2?pd_rd_i=0399579664&psc=1

Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

DearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. 
This is a special episode because you get to hear the voice and see the face of my best friend soul mate! He's been the inspiration behind so much of what happens here and I only have 4 more weeks with him before he moves. You also get to hear the voice of the wonderful man I'm dating! This episode was an absolute blast to record and it is filled with fun stories, new years resolutions and heart warming memories! I absolutely hope you love it! 

References:
Morgan
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmorgs__/

Music: Merry Christmas by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

DearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. 
Welcome to the first episode of our holiday series! With everyone's hectic holiday schedules we have decided to give our experts a little more time to spend with family and loved ones and will continue answering the important questions submitted in January. While we wont be answering questions from our listeners we will continue to create fun and entertaining content focused around sexual exploration and polyamory. 
In this episode I invite you to join me at the table for Friendsgiving, quite literally join the conversation at my Friendsgiving gathering. This was an interesting group of individuals and I had no idea where the conversation was going but I thought why not bring you along for the ride! Thanks to Morgan from https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmorgs__/ for hosting our Friendsgiving! 

Resources:

Morgan
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmorgs__/

Music: Merry Christmas by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com