Hello, Loving Without Boundaries (LWB) community!
I am excited to share my latest podcast discussion with an incredible panel of guest speakers: Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, Dr. Heath Schechinger, and Dr. Joli Hamilton. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and insights to our discussion on the complexities, joys, and challenges of consensual non-monogamous relationships in today’s society. How did this panel come about, you wonder? Alongside these esteemed colleagues of mine, we all recently were honored to be selected and nominated as part of the Top Ten Non-Monogamy Experts of 2024 by DatingNews.com. How delightful and amazing! You can learn more about that (and see who else was nominated) on a previous blog post featured here. My team and I were thus inspired to see if we could do a celebratory-of-the-moment expert panel discussion with these intelligent, caring, thoughtful, and articulate human beings that I am honored to know, and have be part of our circle. Each one of them has been on our Loving Without Boundaries podcast previously. I actually loved our conversation so much, I am looking forward to listening again myself.
Wow, beautiful humans! THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for being willing to say “yes” to a last minute invitation to have a lively, enlightening, and thought-provoking discussion with me, in an effort to serve our ever-growing community of courageous and resilient people who color outside the lines of hetero-normative monogamy. I so appreciate you, and applaud ALL of the amazing gifts and talents that you give this world we share together! I salute you!
Here are their bios:
Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is a researcher, expert witness, coach, speaker, and educational consultant. She is the developer of The Bonding Project, a free quiz to help people understand if they want to bond one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many, or solo. With a PhD in Sociology (University of Colorado, Boulder, 2005) and certification as a Sexuality Educator from the AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, 2012), Dr. Sheff specializes in gender and sexual minority families, consensual non-monogamy, and kink/BDSM.
Dr. Heath Schechinger is a therapist, researcher, coach, and consultant, known for his groundbreaking work within the realm of family and relationship diversity. In addition to his role as Co-Founder of the Modern Family Institute, he serves as the Founding Co-Chair of the American Psychological Association Division 44 Committee on Consensual Non-monogamy, Co-Founder of the Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition, and Affiliate Faculty at the Kinsey Institute.
Dr. Joli Hamilton, is a research psychologist, TEDx speaker, and AASECT certified sex educator. She is also the author of the best-selling book Project Relationship: The Entrepreneur’s Action Plan for Passionate, Sustainable Love. She has spent the past two decades studying and re-imagining what love can be if we open our imaginations to possibility. Joli helps people create partnerships that are custom-built for their authentic selves, no more shrinking, pretending, or hiding required.
Some topics we discuss in this highly interesting, informative, and entertaining interview:
- The importance of open-mindedness and community support.
- The benefits of consensual non-monogamous relationships for individuals and families.
- The emphasis on ethical communication and self-acceptance.
- Strategies for dealing with societal pressures and stigma.
- A vision for a future where consensual non-monogamy is widely accepted and understood
- Tune in to listen to this fantastic podcast episode!
Thank you all, for being so wonderfully generous with your time, and for sharing your work and life with us via the podcast discussion! It was enlightening, interesting, and so fun! You can learn more about Dr. Elisabeth Sheff at her website elisabethsheff.com or follow her on LinkedIn. Learn more about Dr. Heath Schechinger at his website drheathschechinger.com and follow him on Instagram @drschechinger or Twitter @DrSchechinger. You can learn more about Dr Joli Hamilton at her website jolihamilton.com and follow her on Instagram @drjoli_hamilton.
To hear the podcast, go to the Podcast link here and subscribe to the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then check out Episode 248 with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, Dr. Heath Schechinger and Dr. Joli Hamilton. Also, please help spread awareness of alternative lifestyles and create more tolerance for consensual non-monogamy in the world at large by Rating and Reviewing the LWB podcast in iTunes. It only takes a few minutes..
If you would like to be interviewed either in written form or via audio on the podcast, please feel free to contact me and we will set something up. Thank you!
I recently have had the honor of being featured on these awesome podcasts:
40+ Gay Men Gay Talk Podcast by Rick Clemons, Episode 193 where I talk about throuples and polyamory.
Normalizing Non-Monogamy Podcast, Episode 179 as I share my story with them.
Indie Author Weekly Podcast, Episode 112 in which I talk about writing my book, “The Jealousy Survival Guide.”
The Open Nesters Podcast, Episode 14 and hear me chat with them on jealousy, compersion, and how to handle a deep relationship.
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Where are you on your non-traditional relationship journey? Are you just starting out, feeling alone and confused? Unsure how to navigate this new world?
On Wednesday, July 17th at 10:30am ET, I am hosting a FREE Live Masterclass called: “The 5-Step Formula My Clients Use to Create Healthy, Loving, Open Relationships (even if nothing has worked before)” in our Private LWB Facebook group.
This Masterclass will show you how to live your most authentic life free from shame & guilt with tools to liberate you from challenging emotions like jealousy once and for all. And, please know that it is USUAL for participants to VERY quickly experience relief and BIG shifts during these events… So Join the Facebook group and then reserve your seat for this life-changing event!
LWB Local Washington DC Metro Area Meetup
– If you’re local or happen to be visiting the DC metro area, come join us for a fun and engaging social gathering at 6:30 pm ET on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub (713 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314).
Join our Meetup Group to RSVP for the event!
>> Looking for more events around the globe? Check out Alan’s Polyamory List of Events to stay informed and connected.
See you on the flip side, lovely community! Keep being brave, compassionately vulnerable, and uniquely and authentically you!
Wishing you peace, love and happiness
(and thrilling, fun sex too!)
Kitty Chambliss, Master Coach, CPC
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