Here we have an essential conversation regarding the inner dynamics of polyamory. Dr. O and I will cover religious indoctrinations that play interference within our upbringings. In addition, we cover some historical context as it pertains to “black” culture and the origins of the word polyamory and its possible humble beginnings. We also discuss the parallels of polyamory and community along with the pros and cons.

In this episode I speak on my new book, “Multi Monogamous - 3 Ex-Fiances Later”. I cover the origins of me writing a book, what it means to control your narrative, and why individual permission is so critical.

In this episode I outline and layer an abstract lecture on the history and perspectives on alternative styles of companionship from a tribal and indigenous point of view. In addition, I cover the tragedies of European contact along with a couple reasons on where monogamy and the conditioning of monogamy begins.

Tribes covered:

Eastern Woodlands, Algonquin, Guale, Pueblo, Wendat/Wyandot, Etionnontateronnon, Dakota, Ojibwa

Come feast with Jessica Addison aka Super Leo and me as we discuss companionship reconditioning, different styles of polyamory, polyamory therapy, and what it means to go against traditional odds.

In this podcast episode I dive into the layers and variables of mental health and how it relates to the participation of myself as well as others who are involved in “solo poly” companionship. Key perspectives are centered around the1st time I heard of “solo poly” along with autonomy, importance, anger issues, mental health, and space.

A brief discussion about some points of views regarding the conceptual origins of various styles of companionships in antiquity. Not to be confused with the inception or etymologies of the actual words.

sources:

Structures of Power, Law & Gender Across the Near East & Beyond

Osiris and The Egyptian Resurrection-E. A. Wallis Budge

Polygyny in the New Kingdom Thebes

Hammurabi’s Code of Laws

Pyramid Texts-1st Intermediate Period

Book of the Heavenly Cow

Maxims of Ani

Nippur tablets - Old Babylon

ifstudies.org - Our Unequal Polygamous Past

The Maudern - A Brief History of Non Monogamy (getmaude.com)

Time to take a deep dive with Licensed Professional Counselor Kendra Kelly into “social media’s” effect on how we socialize and develop relationships. We’ll also discuss various types of life transitions and relationship improvements, today's dynamics on various alternative styles of companionships, and some go to methods for therapy.

What do some alternative styles of companionships like polyamory look like in the new world of technology? Dr. Eli Sheff and I will take a deep dive from a technological point of view on what some companionships will look like in the future. We’ll cover Virtual Reality connections, polyamory and the absence of procreation, VR and Metaverse ethical boundaries, and robot companionship.

In this episode we discuss what it means to decolonize traditional/modern styles of companionships and sexuality with Dr. Zel. How can 1 recondition, rewire, and unlearn a colonial template of love along with patriarchal romance? We also discuss what “The Pluriversity”, “decolonial eroticology”, and “Osunality” mean.

On this episode I dive even deeper into what “Multi-Monogamous” means along the lines of a definition.