Hello, Loving Without Boundaries (LWB) community!
I am absolutely delighted and thrilled to share my latest podcast interview with Shannon Hamaker, certified sex coach, sexual health educator, and somatic practitioner. I had the wonderful pleasure of getting to meet Shannon in person this past January at the Interfusion Festival here in the Washington, DC area. It was my first time attending this event that had been recommended to me by two of my former clients. I only had one day available to attend, yet I was determined to finally check it out. At the registration counter, the assistants there had tech challenges accepting my credit card, and Shannon and her partner came to my rescue – just in time for us to get to a connection workshop where I made a new live music friend. What an adventure! This all led to me getting to know Shannon and her work better, and excitedly inviting her to come on my podcast. What a fantastic conversation we had! I am deeply inspired by Shannon’s heartfelt work, which is very much in alignment with the sex positive work that I do as well. I’m a huge fan, and can’t wait to see Shannon at the next Interfusion Festival this coming January in 2026. Will you be there? Shannon! What a bright light you are to the world! I applaud your dedication to all things healthy sex positive relating and dating! Thank you for making the world a more pleasurable and joyful place for all desiring healthy intimate relationships, no matter their age!
Here is her Bio:
Shannon is on a mission to help people shed the layers of misunderstanding around sexuality and intimacy, unlocking the magic that comes with self-discovery and deeper connection. What began as a personal journey to enhance her 19-year marriage has transformed into a movement to support others in embracing their sexual wellness.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a B.S. in Human Ecology (Marriage & Family focus), Shannon is a Certified Sexual Health Promoter and Educator (Indiana University), Certified Sex Coach, and Somatic Practitioner (TCS™ Method). She is passionate about breaking myths around human sexuality through intimacy education and promoting products that support sexual health, especially for those affected by medication side effects, pelvic pain, peri & post-menopause, and cancer treatments.
This is your invitation to reconnect, rediscover, and reclaim your pleasure. Let’s (s)explore together!
Some topics we discuss in this highly interesting, informative, and thought-provoking interview:
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How patterns learned in childhood are not fixed identity traits but can be recognized and transformed.
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The “Five Personality Patterns” and how they manifest in relationships.
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Using essential nervous system regulation techniques to address overwhelming situations calmly before crises arise.
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Meeting defensiveness with compassion rather than matching energy.
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Understanding that most adults don’t know their own values. There is a need to deconstruct childhood experiences and reconstruct adult value systems.
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Personal development is a pathway to fulfilling relationships.
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Looking within rather than to others for validation.
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Tune in to listen to this fantastic podcast episode!
Thank you, Shannon, for being so wonderfully generous with your time, and for sharing your work and life with us via the podcast interview! It was enlightening, interesting, and so fun! You can learn more about Shannon on her website, and Instagram.
To hear the podcast, go to the Podcast link here and subscribe to the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then check out Episode 274 with Shannon Hamaker. 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!
ANNOUNCEMENT — GUEST PODCAST APPEARANCES
I recently have had the honor of being featured on these awesome podcasts:
Open Window Institute Podcast with Jesse Dean, released February 10, 2025, where we discuss struggling with debilitating stress and anxiety on my journey to emotional freedom fulfilling my mission.
The Sensitivity Doctor Podcast by Dr. Amelia Kelley, Episode 109 where we discuss healing codependency.
Indie Author Weekly Podcast, Episode 112 in which I talk about writing my book, “Jealousy Survival Guide.”
Normalizing Non-Monogamy Podcast, Episode 179 as I share my story with them.
Poly Weekly Podcast, Episode 540 in which I talk about my insights on jealousy and my book, “Jealousy Survival Guide.”
Multiamory Podcast by Dedeker Winston, Episode 140 where I talk about the lessons I’ve learned as a polyamorous person who struggles with jealousy.
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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, August 20th 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 6:45 pm ET on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 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 Certified Coach (MCC), CPC, TIC
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