#authenticintimacy #authenticityinrelationships #sexualfreedom #selfadvocacy #intimacy #autonomy #newrelationshipenergy #feelingtakenforgranted #polyamory #ethicalnonmonogamy #monogamy #ENM #poly #authenticity

Greg and Leanne share their own personal discoveries about what intimacy is and isn't, how it can be nurtured and how it can be lost, and how it's different from sex. Getting vulnerable about how intimacy shows up in relationships and how we often take it for granted is what this episode is all about. They look at how much we value sex as a form of intimacy and how sexual autonomy might look if one person isn't feeling sexual. Does sex have to be at the heart of our shared intimacy? They examine the issue from both a monogamous relationship p.o.v. and also touch on new relationship energy and how it can impact established relationships for poly/CNM folx. 

#chronicillness #chronicconditions #chronicpain #mentalhealth #relationshipcoaching #relationshipadvice #relationships #autonomy #listentoyourpartner #relationshipbuilding #healthyrelationships

In this episode Relationship and Emotional Wellness coaches Leanne and Greg Million offer their insight into the challenges of coping with chronic illness or conditions within a relationship. They provide perspective about how to help your partner, how to respect their independence and how to connect using these 4 pillars: Listen, Self-care, Relationship Building and Being Real.   

For more details check out Leanne's blog article here: https://www.leannemillion.com/2021/08/29/managing-chronic-illness-conditions-in-a-relationship/ 

This episode is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Leanne's father, Mel Maschmeyer 1944-2021. 

#compersion #consensualnonmonogamy #ethicalnonmonogamy #polyamory #nonmonogamous #polyamorous #jealousy #relationshipadvice #relationshipcoaching #sexuality

Greg, an Emotional Empowerment Coach, and Leanne, a Relationship and Sexuality Coach explain the term "compersion" as used by the Poly/CNM community. They explore it's origins, why people think they need it, and how it feels to have it, in both comfortable and uncomfortable ways.   

#groupsex #threesomes #orgies #multiplepartners #ethicalnonmonogamy #consensualnonmongamy #monogamish #openrelationships #polyamory #sexualautonomy #safesex #elleciapaine #relationshipcoach #sexcoach #sexadvice #relationshipadvice

Join Greg and Leanne in welcoming fellow Love, Sex and Relationship Coach, Ellecia Paine to the show! Sometimes a silly yet still very informative discussion about sex with multiple partners at once including things like how to address STI safety, offering really practical advice about how to manage your physical and emotional well being as well as what challenges, red flags and joys might be encountered when engaging with more than one intimate partner at a time.  A must-see for those curious, who want to try or who just really enjoy group sex!  

Where you can find Ellecia:

www.elleciapaine.com/course

www.facebook.com/elleciapaine

www.instagram.com/elleciapaine

Download the SPIEL .pdf: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pVSpJsvvgCKmpJ6ixmouvrue9vD3YLwN/view?usp=sharing

#relationshipadvice #compassion #communication #relationshipcoach #polyamory #consensualnonmonogamy #ENM #poly #selfadvocacy #autonomy #authenticity #vulnerability 

Join Emotional Wellness and Relationship coaches Greg and Leanne Million as they explore what being a compassionate partner is, and what it isn't. With a slight detour into what the differences and similarities are between a Relationship Anarchist and Greg's coined term, "Relationship Autonomist", the Millions explore compassionate partnering and surprise even themselves with how much it means to them. 

NOTE: This is a poly-friendly podcast, and the content is applicable to all types of relationships. 

IMPORTANT: While it is important to self-advocate in our relationships, if you feel unsafe, please consult a local therapist, social worker or shelter to help you plan an exit strategy. 

#polyamory #consensualnonmonogamy #ethicalnonmonogamy #relationshipadvice #relationshipcoaching #nonmonogamy #boundaries #nonmonogamynewbies #couplesprivilege #hierarchicalpolyamory #disentangling

So...you're considering Polyamory or Consensual Non-Monogamy? Or you've already started the journey and hit a few road bumps? Greg and Leanne Million Relationship, Sexuality and Emotional Wellness Coaches offer up some advice based on their years of combined and separate experiences in exploring Poly and CNM. Everything from Unicorn Hunting (though they don't use that term in this episode) to hierarchy, to the importance of disentangling as a couple and many more important considerations are explored. 

If you'd like a copy of the list of 26 Tips for Those New to Poly/CNM, feel free to email them at [email protected] or [email protected]. 

#polyamory #consensualnonmonogamy #ethicalnonmonogamy #needtofeelspecial #relationshipadvice #relationshipcoaching #empowerment #boundaries #polyrelationships

Greg and Leanne delve into what we can do in our Poly/CNM relationships - OR any relationship structure - to address the very foundational need to feel special. There are things we can request, advocate for and create for our relationships to foster and recognize our unique connection with each person in our lives.   

​​#jessicafern​ #polysecure​ #authorlove​ #nonmonogamy​ #ethicalnonmonogamy​ #polyamory

Greg and Leanne are completely jazzed to have had the opportunity to meet with the author of "Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy", Jessica Fern! She unpacks some really important points for us, offers a lot of insight, and was just a joy to talk with!  

Jessica is a psychotherapist, public speaker and trauma and relationship expert. Reach out to her at www.jessicafern.com, and you can get a copy "Polysecure" on Audible, Kobo, at Thorntree Press, Indigo or on Amazon.  

Note: Please excuse the sound quality at times, as Leanne had to rely on her laptop mic and there was some distortion over Zoom.  ​

#jealousy #consensualnonmonogamy #ethicalnonmonogamy #relationships #howtomanagejealousy 

Join Greg and Leanne, Wellness and Relationship Coaches, as they examine what creates jealousy in consensual non-monogamy, how it feels and how to manage it, both from the perspective of the partner experiencing jealousy and the partner who is witnessing jealousy.   Some additional tips if you're partner is jealous: give reassurances, avoid oversharing or making comparisons between partners. Join us next time for our interview with JESSICA FERN author of the book POLYSECURE! Also remember to listen until the end for our outtakes!! :) 

In this episode Leanne and Greg provide an overview of various relationship structures, discuss why new terminology is being developed and used and address some misconceptions about these structures.  

Leanne mentions that the graphic will be added in post production but for a host of reasons, we decided against that. However, if you would like to access the graphic that Leanne created on this topic, please reach out to [email protected].

#relationshipstructures #relationshipdynamics #relationshiporientation #ethicalnonmonogamy #monogamy #relationshiptypes