In this episode of the Rearranged Marriage podcast, Brig and Monica Tison discuss the ups and downs of their non-monogamous relationship. They address feedback from listeners, the importance of predictability and authenticity, and share their personal experiences, including being criticized for not being 'authentic' enough. The episode features Dakota, a polyamorous artist from Austin, Texas, who shares her journey and experiences in polyamorous relationships, including dating couples and a deep connection with a married woman. The episode wraps up with audience questions about transparency, time spent with partners, and meeting each other's partners.

00:00 Introduction to the Rearranged Marriage Podcast
02:39 Navigating Non-Monogamous Relationships
05:53 Exploring Romantic and Loving Relationships
25:10 Interview with Dakota: A Self-Proclaimed Unicorn
30:41 Exploring New Social Spaces
31:07 Focusing on Personal Freedom
31:26 Navigating Non-Monogamous Relationships
32:03 Seeking Connection After a Breakup
33:10 Discovering Polyamory
36:07 Therapy and Support Systems
37:46 Health and Communication in Polyamory
40:46 Balancing Multiple Relationships
49:01 Deep Questions and Reflections
55:37 Listener Questions and Answers

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In this episode of the 'Rearranged Marriage' podcast, hosts Brig and Monica Tison openly discuss their journey from a traditional marriage to an open relationship. They detail their four fundamental rules for maintaining harmony: individual freedom without judgment, avoiding volatile relationships, prioritizing family responsibilities, and complete honesty with new partners. They share personal stories, the dynamics of dating outside their marriage, and the positive and negative experiences they’ve encountered, including criticisms and misconceptions. Additionally, they introduce upcoming interviews with various experts and individuals experienced in consensual non-monogamy to provide broader perspectives. The episode emphasizes their happiness and better relationship as a result of their new lifestyle.

00:00 Introduction to the Rearranged Marriage Podcast 

00:57 Listener Feedback and Juicy Secrets

02:24 Recap of Open Marriage so Far

04:26 Defining Happiness and Setting Rules

07:01 Challenges and Commandments

10:05 Honesty and Relationship Dynamics

13:07 Understanding Different Dynamics in Relationships

13:47 Challenges of Early Success in Open Relationships

14:31 Personal Experiences and Fumbling Moments 

15:29 Finding the Right Person for Non-Traditional Relationships 

16:53 Respect and Boundaries in Open Relationships 

19:37 Current Partners and Their Impact 

23:56 Future Plans and Upcoming Interviews 

25:20 Engagement and Final Thoughts

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Navigating New Beginnings: Brig and Monica expand on their journey by sharing the evolution of their relationship over the last decade. Despite various challenges, including health issues, addiction, and childbirth-related struggles, they chose to redefine their marriage. The couple discusses their initial foray into non-monogamy, the role of 'the witch' in their exploration, the necessity for transparent communication, and the support they've received after their first podcast episode. They also touch on societal perceptions of open marriages and the importance of emotional honesty and support from friends and family. 

00:00 Introduction to the Rearranged Marriage Podcast

00:48 Meet Brig and Monica

01:44 Clearing Up Misconceptions

02:53 Catching Up and Future Plans

04:58 The Witch and Our Journey

07:14 Navigating New Dynamics

19:22 Emotional Relationships and Open Marriage

27:15 Listener Reactions and Final Thoughts

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Navigating the Open Marriage Journey

In this debut episode of the Rearranged Marriage Podcast, Brig and Monica Tison share the story of their ten-year relationship, covering their traditional milestones and recent decision to move from a monogamous to an open marriage. They candidly discuss their motivations, the challenges they faced, including fertility struggles and the impact of these on their intimacy and mental health, and their aspirations for the podcast. The episode sets the stage for their future discussions on redefining modern relationships and encourages listeners to question societal norms around marriage and intimacy.

00:00 Introduction to the Rearranged Marriage Podcast

00:44 Meet Brig and Monica 

02:28 Why Start a Podcast?

06:25 Our Relationship Journey

11:11 Fertility Struggles and Health Challenges

22:36 Rebuilding Our Relationship

23:36 Exploring New Paths in Marriage

30:15 Teaser for the Next Episode

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