EMPOWERED POLY

Join us, Leanne & Greg Million, Certified Relationship Coaches as we chat with the one and only Kathy Labriola - author of "Love and Abundance: A Counselor's Advice on Open Relationships" (NEW EDITION AVAIL), "The Jealousy Workbook", and "The Polyamory Break Up Book".

We spoke to her about her latest work "Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships" and had a frank exploration about how aging impacts our polyamorous relationships, what poly elders bring to the table and considerations that poly elders (and their partners) may have that are unique.

You can reach Kathy at [email protected], call (510) 841-5307 or visit her website at www.kathylabriola.com.

We refer to the Empowered Poly episode 27 on Safer Sex as well as Episode 31 All About Ambiamory.

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Content Warning: mentions (with no detail) self-harm and abusive relationships.

Celebrate 4 years and 40 episodes with us, Greg and Leanne Million Certified Relationship Coaches, as we unpack an AI-generated list of reasons (which Leanne printed but didn't "create") why people choose to cheat in Polyamorous or Non-monogamous Relationships. For those who may be considering cheating, for those who have, and for those who seek to understand cheating and perhaps reflect on what contributes to cheating in a relationship.

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NOTE: When we refer to a singular partner/relationship, we are aware that many of us have multiple partners, and that these conversations/conficts may occur in multiple relationships.

References made:

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Trigger warning: mentions sexual coercion.

Trigger warning: Contains brief references to self-harm, sexual assault, and consensual non-consent.

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NOTE for clarification: Drag artists are often not only entertaining, but they are part of a political, subversive movement intended to deconstruct gender.

NOTE for clarification: We recognize that many submissives in subspace become non-verbal. We encourage Doms to rehearse and reward the use of safe words and implement physical signals (as discussed) that will make the Dom aware that the sub needs something to change.

Here's what happens when you get 3 sex-positive Relationship Coaches together!! You get to learn about ALL the ways to communicate, discuss, organize and enjoy a yummy THREESOME (or more-some)!

In this episode we discuss how we develop a self-aware foundation for building agreements based on core values and boundaries, vital categories to consider when creating Relationship Agreements, and why we chose to have what we call a "Limited Information Agreement".

A fabulous time was had with the incredible Evita "Lavitaloca Sawyers" - as we discussed her journey as a black, queer, femme person into the worlds of non-monogamy, polyamory and kink! She shared with us her insights, wisdom and we enjoyed every minute!

Disclaimer: This episode focuses on vaginal birth only and may contain triggering information for some listeners. The term "normal" birth is used ironically and in the video version on YouTube you can see that Anne uses quotation marks.

If you or your partner has recently given birth, here's a podcast for you! In this episode, we welcome our special guest counsellor Anne Chronnell who specializes in helping us navigate major life events such as childbirth and parenting.

Comparison is the thief of joy! You may have heard that, recognize its importance and STILL suffer with comparison.

We chat in this episode about our experiences with comparison, how it's shown up in our relationships and what we can do to help manage or reframe comparison to make it more helpful!

While we focused in this episode on the differences in relationships to highlight their uniqueness, it is also worth noting that you may find yourself comparing similarities - which can lead to feeling "replaceable". Again, refocusing on what makes you special and unique as a human will help with those feelings. Also asking for reassurances from your partner(s).

Books recommended: "Polywise" by Jessica Fern and David Cooley, and "The Body is Not an Apology" by Sonya Renee Taylor as well as the Workbook "Your Body is Not an Apology" by the same author.

Error: Around 2:20 Leanne said "I'm comparing myself to my partner" but what she meant was "comparing myself to my meta" - although it also points out that you may feel competitive with your partner as well!

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We were super jazzed to have psychotherapist and author of "Polysecure", Jessica Fern, return with her co-author David Cooley to chat about their new book, "Polywise" which is an amazing resource on healthy relating. We discuss restorative relationship conversations, parts work, codependency, ambiamory and how Eastern philosophy helped shaped their journey, as well as we dive into their own relationship history. Eye-opening and genuine conversation with two awesome humans! We had a blast!

NOTE: Outtakes at the end!

"Polywise: A Deeper Dive into Navigating Open Relationships" by Jessica Fern and David Cooley @Thornapple Press