Making Polyamory Work

By Libby SinbackSociety & Culture Relationships

Making Polyamory Work episodes

January 14, 2021 Did You Miss Me?
In this episode, Libby talks about the gift of time apart.
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Esther Perel: Sex Needs Space - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sex-needs-space_b_136540
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37 min
December 02, 2020 What's Wonderful
In this episode, Libby offers ways to create a culture of appreciation within your relationship, and why that is important, but also how it can sometimes be hard.
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SHOW LINKS
The Gottman Institute on a Culture of Appreciation: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/06/happily-ever-after/372573/
I Appreciate... Exercise: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ofEdpMG8KqhPvS0vj6hWWucTfEZdxqHvvJkydmbVuJU/edit?usp=sharing
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31 min
November 23, 2020 Got a Problem? Don't Solve It
In this episode, Libby talks about issues that seem to have no clear good solution. Her suggestion? Understanding the problem is more important than solving it
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SHOW LINKS
Dreams Within Conflict Worksheet
No Advice, Please (how to hold space)
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20 min
November 16, 2020 Libby Plus One: The Trap of Easy
On this episode, Libby is joined by her partner Kyrr to talk about why it's important to acknowledge the truth about change.
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SHOW LINKS
Giving Kickass Feedback (and When Not To): https://anchor.fm/makingpolywork/episodes/Giving-Kickass-Feedback-and-When-Not-To-ego34v
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23 min
November 03, 2020 Stress in Relationships
Lots of tips in this episode! Libby talks about techniques to manage stress and why it's so important for you and your relationships.
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SHOW LINKS
Emotional Mindfulness Exercise: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10WSyLRGERQLtlFJ8uU-3BQ8kIQUwQNYaRK7KAeA-J8Y/edit
Box Breathing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOL3isokmY4
Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/592377/burnout-by-emily-nagoski-phd-and-amelia-nagoski-dma/
Taming your Whoosh: https://anchor.fm/makingpolywork/episodes/No-Advice--Please-eb1pbg
No Advice, Please: https://anchor.fm/makingpolywork/episodes/No-Advice--Please-eb1pbg
Moving from Complaint to Request: https://vickitidwellpalmer.com/turning-complaints-requests/
Stress Reducing Conversation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11VWh8j1jGCFdxm13c-rYV8E8FexKuhnr6VYeemadhi4/edit?usp=sharing
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41 min
October 26, 2020 Hinges, Let's Talk
This episode is for you if you're a hinge or the point in a "vee." There's a very common trap that many hinge partners fall into that you must avoid if you don't want to be a sucky hinge. Want to know more? Listen to Libby to learn the most essential hinging skill.

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27 min
October 18, 2020 Libby Plus One: Mono-Poly and NRE
Libby is joined by a plus one in this special bonus episode. In it Libby and her guest provide advice to an anonymous post on Reddit in r/polyamory. This post is both about NRE and also being in a mono-poly hierarchical partnership.
Original r/polyamory post: https://www.reddit.com/r/polyamory/comments/ilmvuk/hi_guys_just_need_to_get_this_off_my_chest_and/
MPW post on NRE: https://anchor.fm/makingpolywork/episodes/How-to-NRE-eka8c1
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37 min
September 29, 2020 How to NRE
Is the thought of a new relationship exciting -- or terrifying? In this episode, Libby goes into what happens when you're in a new relationship and all wrapped up in its energy, and offers some practical tips on how to navigate it.
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SHOW LINKS
Casual Love, by Carsie Blanton: https://www.carsieblanton.com/blog/post/82149148832/casual-love
Science on the brain in love: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-05/aps-lai053105.php and https://neuro.hms.harvard.edu/harvard-mahoney-neuroscience-institute/brain-newsletter/and-brain/love-and-brain
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31 min
September 18, 2020 Intentional vs. Incidental Time
Love is infinite, but time is not, and the struggle is real. In this episode, Libby offers a frame for looking at time that may be at the root of some of your challenges around time, and some creative ideas how to navigate time limitations by looking at not just the amount, but the type of time you're spending with the people you love.
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25 min
September 11, 2020 It's Business Time
But like, serious business.
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SHOW LINKS
Listen Up Episode: https://anchor.fm/makingpolywork/episodes/Listen-Up-e9bv84
Rock the Boat Episode: https://anchor.fm/makingpolywork/episodes/Stand-Up-and-Rock-the-Boat-e9e5mf
Multiamory's RADAR: https://www.multiamory.com/radar
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28 min

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Grounded in reality and untamed honesty, Libby Sinback tackles the hard questions about how to create and maintain authentic, loving and healthy nonmonogamous relationships.