This episode delves into the complexities of love, relationships, and non-monogamy, highlighting conversations with Noa from the Plura (formerly Bloom) community, an app that fosters connections among individuals exploring non-traditional relationship dynamics. 

The discussion covers topics including the challenges faced by non-monogamous individuals, the importance of community support, the negative impacts of dating apps on genuine connections, and the role of consent and communication in healthy relationships. 

The episode also touches on societal perceptions of non-monogamy, the journey of finding personal identity and fulfillment within alternative relationship structures, and the mission of the Bloom community to provide a safer, more inclusive platform for people to explore and discuss these aspects of their lives openly.

00:53 Diving into Dr. Phil's Non-Monogamy Episode Controversy

01:55 The Realities of Non-Monogamy and Family Dynamics

07:26 Exploring Identity and Finding Community in Non-Monogamy

09:59 The Mission of Bloom: Building a Counterculture Community

11:47 Navigating the Digital World of Connection and Dating Apps

17:48 The Importance of Community Support in Non-Monogamy

22:52 Redefining Relationships and Sexuality in the Digital Age

32:33 The Future of Connection: Beyond the Swipe Culture

43:21 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Bloom Community

Noa Elan has been building communities for as long as she could convince her parents to print out summer camp invitations in their office xerox machine. Before Plura, Noa helped grow some of the biggest brands in the world, including Lyft, Adobe, Tide, Square, and more.  Noa has been part of the non-monogamy community in Oakland for more than a decade and continues to learn as much as she can about psychological safety, power dynamics, consent best practices, and restorative justice. 

Connect with Noa Elan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noa_elan/ 

Meet others on Plura: https://heyplura.com/ 

Apple Download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1528252601 

Android Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=community.together.bloom 

Connect with Paige Bond

Instagram: @paigebondcoaching

Facebook: @paigebondcoaching

TikTok: @paigebondcoaching

Website: https://paigebond.com

Paige Bond hosts the Stubborn Love podcast, is a Licensed Marriage Therapist, and a Polyamory Relationship Coach. Her mission is to help people-pleasing millennials navigate non-monogamy so they can tame their jealousy and love with ease. Her own journey from feeling lonely, insecure, and jealous to feeling empowered and reassured is what fuels her passion to help other people-pleasers to conquer jealousy and embrace love.

Free Jealousy Workbook: 

⁠⁠http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download⁠⁠

Free People Pleasing Workbook: 

⁠⁠https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbook⁠⁠

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