EPISODE 130

TAYLOR SPARKS

Taylor Sparks is a passionate erotic educator and sex goddess, certified in both holistic aromatherapy and human behavior. With over a decade of experience in the natural skin care/cosmetics industry, and more than 15 years in retail/merchandising, Ms. Sparks launched OrganicLoven.com, a site that focuses on improving adults sexual wellness and enhancing their sex lives. They specialize in organic intimate body products, body-safe sex toys, sex-positive books and erotic educational seminars that she presents world wide at adults only cruises and events.

RELATED LINKS | OrganicLoven.com | Social Media @OrganicLoven

EPISODE 129

MARIAH FREYA

Mariah Freya is your sex coach for inside the bedroom and beyond, founder of Beducated – the online academy for more *wow* between the sheets. Mariah is creatrix of the Yoni & Lingam Massage Online Course. She opens up the topic of sexuality in all its diversity. Mariah has a powerful global mission: Changing the World with Conscious Sex, One Orgasm at a Time. She desires to Liberate sexuality from below the belly button up, and helping the individual grow through pleasure into fulfillment.

RELATED LINKS | Beducated.com

EPISODE 128

SHEFFA ARIENS

Sheffa Ariens is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Durham, NC, specializing in non-monogamy and kink, focusing on how trauma and attachment affect individuals practicing polyamory.

RELATED LINKS | sheffaariens.com | Facebook

EPISODE 127

PHOENIX MANDEL

Phoenix Mandel has been a sexuality educator and consultant since 2006, workshopping on sex positivity, kink, ethical non-monogamy, LGBTQ+, and other issues of sexual health. Phoenix has taught classes internationally, and currently resides in Los Angeles. Phoenix has an intersectional approach, with a mission to make sex education more queer.

RELATED LINKS | altsexualityeducation.org | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

EPISODE 126

MICHAEL CONROY

Michael Conroy is a filmmaker born and raised in Southern New Jersey. He went to film school at Boston University and took a couple of internships out in Los Angeles. He ended up making this “City of Angels” his adopted home and worked as a freelance editor, cutting features, short films, music videos, and corporate videos. Since his film school days, he’s also written and directed over a dozen short films.

RELATED LINKS | Facebook | Instagram

EPISODE 125

EVE RICKERT

Eve Rickert is the co-author of the books “More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory” and “Black Iron”, and the co-founder and publisher of Thorntree Press.

RELATED LINKS | thorntreepress.com | brighterthansunflowers.com

EPISODE 124

JORDAN GRAY

Jordan Gray is a #1 Amazon best-selling author, public speaker, and relationship coach with a decade of practice behind him. His work has been featured in The Huffington Post, The New York Times, BBC, Self, Cosmo, Psychology Today, Business Insider, Yahoo!, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Elephant Journal, The Good Men Project, and countless other publications around the globe. He has made it his life’s mission to make thriving relationships attainable to everyone. Within two years of starting his website, he had five #1 best-selling e-books on Amazon and, since launching, his writing has reached an audience of over 70 million people from around the world. Jordan has worked with over a thousand clients privately in the past decade and has helped people of all ages, orientations, and backgrounds have more deeply fulfilling love lives. When he’s not coaching clients or writing a new blog post, he loves to play music with friends, zip around town on his electric skateboard, and savor slow-motion hang outs with his closest companions.

RELATED LINKS | jordangrayconsulting.com

EPISODE 123

MAX RIVERS – part two

Max Rivers was one of the pioneers in the shift from marriage counseling to marriage mediation. He has developed a six-session process which he calls the Teamwork Method. In 9 hours or less, he can teach people in intimate relationships how to use Embodied-Nonviolent Communication (E-NVC) to translate their conflicts into what they really are: opportunities to deepen the intimacy of the relationship. He is the author of “Loving Conflict,” a book about this work which is available (in paperback, Kindle, audio and other formats) on his website. He is available worldwide over video conferencing. Appointments can also be made at his website: maxrivers.net. His book “Loving Conflict” can also be found on Amazon.com as well.

RELATED LINKS | maxrivers.net/ | Loving Conflict book

EPISODE 122

MAX RIVERS – part one

Max Rivers was one of the pioneers in the shift from marriage counseling to marriage mediation. He has developed a six-session process which he calls the Teamwork Method. In 9 hours or less, he can teach people in intimate relationships how to use Embodied-Nonviolent Communication (E-NVC) to translate their conflicts into what they really are: opportunities to deepen the intimacy of the relationship. He is the author of “Loving Conflict,” a book about this work which is available (in paperback, Kindle, audio and other formats) on his website. He is available worldwide over video conferencing. Appointments can also be made at his website: maxrivers.net. His book “Loving Conflict” can also be found on Amazon.com as well.

RELATED LINKS | maxrivers.net/ | Loving Conflict book

EPISODE 121

LIVE PODCAST with SFS19 ATTENDEES – kevin patterson, ruby johnson, gloria jackson-nefertiti

In this episode, I am so proud to share with you our first ever Live Podcast Recording of LWB with an esteemed panel of various Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit attendees: Kevin Patterson, author of “Love Is Not Color Blind” and co-author of “For Hire: Operator”; Ruby Johnson, founder of the PolyDallas Millennium conference; and Gloria Jackson-Nefertiti, creator of the Transcending Shame workshop. This recording took place at Kitty Chambliss’s home in Alexandria, Virginia on Thursday, August 15th, 2019 in front of a live audience of wonderful and enthusiastic folks, including my two nesting partners. The topic of discussion is the Intersection of Polyamory and various themes such as shame, divorce, infertility/family creation, and people of color. I hope you enjoy this show as much as I did creating it. I do hope that you will consider supporting the creation and continuation of this podcast by becoming a patron. Thank you so much for listening and being here as part of our community. We love you all!

RELATED LINKS | polyrolemodels.tumblr.com/ | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook @polyrolemodels | https://blacksexgeek.net | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook @blacksexgeek | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook @polydallas | Twitter @gloriajn | Facebook, Instagram @gloriajacksonnefertiti

EPISODE 120

DIRTY LOLA – sexedagogo

Dirty Lola is a performer, edutainer, sex educator, and the creator and host of the live sex Q&A / variety show and podcast Sex Ed A Go Go. During the last six years, she has shared her distinctive brand of kickass body and sex-positivity and her personal journey into the kink and poly lifestyles on and off stage.

RELATED LINKS | sexedagogo.com/ | dirtylola@sexedagogo.com | Twitter, Instagram @dirtylola

EPISODE 119

RACHAEL ROSE – hedonish

Rachael Rose is an educator, writer, and activist whose work focuses on sex-positivity and the intersections of chronic illness and sex. She uses her website, Hedonish, to educate others by providing inclusive, sex-positive, pleasure-focused education and teaching people how to advocate for their sexual health and the sex lives they want to have.

RELATED LINKS | hedonish.com | geneticlemon.com | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @hedonish

EPISODE 118

MARLA RENEE STEWART – sex down south

Marla Renee Stewart, MA is a professional sex, intimacy and relationship coach, sexologist, and sex educator. Not only is she a Lecturer at Clayton State University, she is also the Co-Founder of the Sex Down South Conference and the Sexual Liberation Collective. She also created the sexual education company, Velvet Lips, 9 years ago to empower people of all ages to embrace, educate and enjoy their sexuality and their sexual lives.

RELATED LINKS | velvetlipsllc.com | sexdownsouth.com | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @velvetlipssxed | marla@sexdownsouth.com

EPISODE 117

SARAH NEAL

As a life, spiritual, and relationship coach, Sarah serves as a guide to her clients, assisting them with unpacking and navigating through the messiness of their lives and embracing what is authentic for them. Sarah received her coaching certifications through World Coach Institute. She has been walking on the Pagan path for almost 30 years and serves as a Priestess to her community. Sarah and her husband have been consensually non-monogamous for over 9 years.

RELATED LINKS | aswithin-coaching.com | Twitter @aswithincoach | Facebook and Instagram @aswithingcoaching

EPISODE 116

DR. LIZ POWELL – building open relationships

Dr. Liz believes that Great Sex Can Change the World™. She’s a speaker, coach, and licensed psychologist specializing in work with sexual and gender minorities, She’s the author of “Building Open Relationships”, a practical how-to guide for non-monogamy. Dr. Liz helps people be authentic in their relationships.

RELATED LINKS | buildingopenrelationships.com | drlizpowell.com | Twitter @sexpospsych | Instagram @drlizpowell

EPISODE 115

CHANEE JACKSON KENDALL

Chaneè Jackson Kendall is a black polyamorous vlogger, activist, and event planner. She has openly identified as non-monogamous for the past decade, and polyamorous for the past 7 years. She discovered the online polyamorous community in 2012 and has been an active, and often outspoken member ever since. She is passionate about normalizing polyamory as a relationship choice. As an admin of Black & Poly and Young, Black & Poly, she volunteers a lot of her time to polyamorous education, outreach, and activism.

Together with co-founder Cheri “Calico” Roman, she is planning the inaugural Black Poly Pride; a celebration of the Black polyamorous lovestyle which will take place in Dallas, Texas July 11-14, 2019.

RELATED LINKS | blackpolypride.com | Facebook @chaneejacksonkendall | Twitter @therealchanee | Facebook @blackpolypride

EPISODE 114

ALEX BOVE

Alex Bove, Ph.D. is a college professor and sexologist specializing in Men & Masculinities. He curates Talk Like a Man, a social media conversation about 21st Century masculinity. Talk Like a Man also has a podcast! In his spare time, he can be found baking vegan cupcakes and playing tabletop board games.

RELATED LINKS | alexbovephd@gmail.com | Facebook @AlexBove | Social Media @talklikeaman

EPISODE 113

JONATHAN LANE

Jonathan Lane is an attorney and mediator at JD Lane Law, a law firm in Maryland and Washington, DC. His practice focuses primarily on family law, including divorce, child custody, and protections for non-traditional families. He is interested in protecting the rights and self-determination of all individuals, partnerships, and families. He is especially focused on representing members of sexually diverse communities, including clients who identify as kinky, LGBTQ, polyamorous, and swingers. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he served as Executive Editor of the Journal of Law and Social Change and received the Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award.

RELATED LINKS | jdlanelaw.com

EPISODE 112

ANDRE SHAKTI

Andre Shakti is a journalist, educator, consultant, activist and professional slut living in Baltimore, MD. She is devoted to normalizing alternative desires, de-stigmatizing sex workers and their clients, and not taking herself too seriously. Advice columns: “I Am Poly(amorous) & So Can You” at IAmPoly.net, #AskAndre at Slixa.com/blog/askandre, and Baltimore OUTloud’s “The In & Out”.

RELATED LINKS | Facebook & Twitter @AndreShakti | IAmPoly.net

EPISODE 111

GLORIA JACKSON-NEFERTITI

Gloria Jackson-Nefertiti is a speaker, model, former fundamentalist Christian/cult member, and breast cancer survivor (5 years in remission). The 2013 diagnosis showed how short life is, causing her to come out as sex-positive/bisexual/polyamorous. She is interested in helping others identify shame, recognize shaming behavior, and transcend shame.

RELATED LINKS | Facebook & Instagram @GloriaJacksonNefertiti | Twitter @GloriaJN

EPISODE 110

MEL MOSELEY

Mel Moseley is a storyteller, musician, theatre artist, and teacher. She is touring her one-woman show “Sexology: The Musical!” from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine this summer spreading the gospel of sex-positivity. The show follows her journey from monogamy to solo-polyamory in musical and theatrical form.

RELATED LINKS | melaniemoseley.com | Instagram & Twitter @sexologythemusical

EPISODE 109

LEON MITCHELL POWELL

León (they/he) is an artist, designer, translator, and multi-passionate nerd. He is currently serving as an intern at the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico, and is also studying massage therapy. He looks forward to bringing compassionate touch to his community. León identifies as queer, non-binary, transmasculine, and of mixed ancestry.

RELATED LINKS | leonpowell.online | leon@mitchellpowell.com

EPISODE 108

MELISSA DASILVA

Melissa DaSilva is an entrepreneur, podcast host, therapist, hypnotist and artist. Melissa started her career in the social work field. She has worked in agencies and schools for many years. Always wanting to make more of an impact on society, she started the mental health agency East Coast Mental Wellness. She has created an environment that gives clinicians a place to do work that they love, so they can help clients make the change they so desperately want. Melissa’s specialties include helping others get unstuck in their lives through the use of coaching, therapeutic techniques and hypnosis. Melissa is also the creator and host of the successful LGBTQ+ podcast Pride Connections. She has been published on many website blogs and featured as a guest on several international podcasts. When not working Melissa enjoys spending time creating art, reading and connecting with others. She is a proud wife and pet parent.

RELATED LINKS | MsMelissaDaSilva.com | EastCoastMentalWellness.com | PrideConnections.com | Facebook @APrivatePracticeMadeEasy

EPISODE 107

KOE CREATION

Koe Creation’s award winning sex education, LGBTQ activism, and public health advocacy in polyamorous and kink communities began in 2005. Their first book: “This Heart Holds Many”, is the first book written on multi-generational polyamorous families, from the child’s perspective. Living in San Francisco, Koe is available for speaking and workshops.

RELATED LINKS | KoeCreation.com | koecreation@gmail.com | Social Media @KoeCreate

EPISODE 106

LINDSEY ELLISON

Lindsey Ellison is founder of “Start Over Find Happiness”, a coaching practice dedicated to helping people through a divorce or break-up.

RELATED LINKS | LindseyEllison.com | BreakFreeFromYourNarcissist.com| Facebook @ThriveWithLindsey | Twitter @startovercoach | iTunes @Start Over Find Happiness

EPISODE 105

MICHELLE VAUGHAN, JESSICA ROUSH, ADAM TAYLOR – div44cnm

As authors of the first-ever published empirical study on medical care of polyamorous people, these two nurses and a shrink bring their personal and professional insights to healthcare needs and experiences for our community.

Michelle Vaughan is a licensed psychologist, professor, researcher, and polyamorist practicing non-hierarchical poly in Central Ohio. She is the Executive Director of PolyColumbus, and serves on the Task Force on Consensual Non-Monogamies within Division 44 of the American Psychological Association.

Jessica Roush is polyamorous and mother of three young boys, and is a registered nurse with experience in adult critical care and pediatrics.

Adam Taylor has been in polyamorous relationships for over a decade. He is a registered nurse with experience in the Emergency Department and Pediatric care. He is a military veteran of the conflict in Afghanistan and a staff member of PolyColumbus.

RELATED LINKS | div44cnm.org | Facebook @div44cnm | Twitter @div44cnm

EPISODE 104

JESSICA COOLEY

Jessica Fern Cooley is a psychotherapist, coach and national speaker, specializing in non-monogamous relationships. Jessica loves working with people who no longer want to be limited by their reactive relational patterns, cultural conditioning, internalized stories, emotional triggers and insecure attachment styles, so that they can embody new possibilities in life and love.

RELATED LINKS | JessicaFernCooley.com | YouTube @ThePolyPriestess

EPISODE 103

THE PAGEIST

A writer, reviewer and podcaster of all things kinky, the Pageist is passionate about sex education and words.

RELATED LINKS | ThePageist.com | Twitter @ThePageist

EPISODE 102

SARAH SLOANE

Sarah is a sexuality and relationships educator, writer, and coach focusing on creating “light bulb moments” for her readers, clients and students. With over 20 years experience in kink and ethical non-monogamy, and 18 years of teaching all over the U.S., her work helps other people find their authentic bliss.

RELATED LINKS | Twitter @SarahSloane | Facebook @PlotTwistCoaching

EPISODE 101

MATT CONNOLLY

Matt is a member of the Polyamory Leadership Network and a facilitator of the Arizona Chapter of Loving More. As a polyamory community leader, Matt hosts regular meetings on a variety of Poly topics for Arizona’s most active Poly group, Arizona Polyamory Events. He’s currently helping create an alternative relationship men’s support group as well as Arizona’s first conference on ethical non-monogamy, Southwest Love Fest (SWLF).

RELATED LINKS | swlovefest.com | coastghost@gmail.com

EPISODE 100

FRANKLIN VEAUX

As a child, Franklin heard a fairy tale about a princess forced to choose between two handsome princes, and thought, “Everyone knows princesses live in castles. And castles are big enough for both princes. So why does she have to choose?” Franklin has been writing about polyamory since 1997. He started his website as a resource for his former self: the Franklin who didn’t know that there were other people like him, had never heard the word polyamory, and who had no idea how to navigate polyamorous relationships. The site has grown over the years, and since 1999 has been one of the Internet’s top destinations for information about polyamory. He speaks and writes about polyamory, BDSM, nontraditional sexuality, and more. In 2011, he moved the site from its old home at xeromag.com to its current home at morethantwo.com. In 2014 he co-authored a book on polyamory by the same name: More Than Two: A practical guide to polyamory. He currently has several long-term partners and lives in Portland, Oregon with one of his partners, while his wife lives in Orlando, Florida.

RELATED LINKS | MoreThanTwo.com | FranklinVeaux.com

EPISODE 99

ZACH BUDD – consent warrior

Zach is a self-proclaimed nerd, sex geek and consent junkie. Zach is also a proud member of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom. He has been actively polyamorous for ten years. He has served on polyamory discussion panels, conducted workshops, and recorded podcast episodes on the subjects of polyamory, consent, relationships and kink. Current projects include being a writer and co-editor of The Sex Positive Blog on Medium.com and creating and curating a polyamory, kink, and sex positive library and reading list. Zach became interested in consent as a topic more than five years ago as a personal research project. He is currently working towards a Master’s of Social Work degree at the University of Houston to be of even more benefit to his community. He lives, works, laughs, and loves in Houston, Texas where he enjoys listening to and playing music, converting from a fat boy to a runner, all things Star Trek, reading, gaming, hockey, cooking and being owned and loved by rescue dogs including a spoiled rotten boxer named Jadzia.

RELATED LINKS | ConsentWarrior.com | Twitter @black_sexgeek

EPISODE 98

SCARLETT ROSS

Scarlett is a writer, teacher and wild woman with 20+ years in polyamory – which is good since she is a poly educator and a Director for the Relationship Equality Foundation. Through careful consideration and continuous exploration, she hopes to have just the right question at the right time.

RELATED LINKS | Relationship Equality Foundation | Facebook @ScarlettRoss

EPISODE 97

ERIKA KAPIN

Erika is a photographer and creator of The Open Photo Project, which showcases the lives of consensually non-monogamous people. She is from the Pacific NW and has been based in NYC for over 10 years. Currently most of Erika’s time is spent building her freelance photography business and building The Open Photo Project.

RELATED LINKS | TheOpenPhotoProject.com | Patreon Crowd Funding | Facebook @theopenphotoproject | Twitter @theopenphoto

EPISODE 96

PAGE TURNER

Page Turner is a former psychological researcher and current psych nerd who has authored two books on polyamory. She posts daily about alternative relationships with a special focus on consensual non-monogamy at her site.

RELATED LINKS | Poly.Land | Facebook @polydotland | Twitter @polydotland

EPISODE 95

ASHTON APPLEWHITE – part two

Author and activist Ashton Applewhite is the author of “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.” She has been internationally recognized as an expert on ageism, speaks widely at venues that have included the TED main stage and the United Nations, and is a leading spokesperson for a movement to mobilize against discrimination on the basis of age.

RELATED LINKS | thischairrocks.com | Facebook @thischairrocks | Twitter @thischairrocks

EPISODE 94

ASHTON APPLEWHITE – part one

Author and activist Ashton Applewhite is the author of “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.” She has been internationally recognized as an expert on ageism, speaks widely at venues that have included the TED main stage and the United Nations, and is a leading spokesperson for a movement to mobilize against discrimination on the basis of age.

RELATED LINKS | thischairrocks.com | Facebook @thischairrocks | Twitter @thischairrocks

EPISODE 93

ARI SHAFFER

Ari Shaffer is an author, coach and counselor. As a psychotherapist, her focus has been trauma and addictions with a specialty in dissociative disorders. Her latest book, “The Timeshare” reflects that. It’s a psychological thriller with a strong element of unconditional love and polyamory. When an editor reviewed it she said;  “The concept of this story is wonderous, but it’s not exactly your mother’s happily ever after. It’s gorgeous, poignant, loving, redefining romance. While it’s got all the trappings of a romance, readers will expect that the happy couple will be – you know – a couple, rather than a poly group. Yes, I love this idea. The concept is brilliant.”

RELATED LINKS | booksbyari.com | Instagram @sebi_godwulf

EPISODE 92

OLIVE PERSIMMON

Olive is a writer, speaker, and communication coach. She’s currently working on her second book, “The Coitus Chronicles”.

RELATED LINKS | olivepersimmon.com | Twitter @OlivePersimmon | Facebook @OlivePersimmon

EPISODE 91

SAMANTHA MANEWITZ

Samantha Manewitz is an educator and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. She has given presentations to mental health professionals, sex educators, and alt-sex communities on healthy communication, abuse prevention, and mental health in BDSM.

RELATED LINKS | beyondsafewords.com | Twitter @beyondsafewords | Facebook @beyondsafewords

EPISODE 90

KAIT SCALISI

Kait Scalisi, MPH is an acclaimed sex educator for women who crave a sex life that’s as intimate, exciting, & fulfilling as the rest of their relationship. She gives them the tools to say OMGYES to their desires & hell no to whatever holds them back – while feeling totally comfortable.

RELATED LINKS | passionbykait.com | Twitter @passionbykait | Instagram @passionbykait | Facebook @passionbykait

EPISODE 89

MINDY RAF – part two

Mindy Raf is a published author, storyteller, stand-up, and musical comedian. Her critically acclaimed solo comedy show completed a 26 show run at Edinburgh Fringe and was named an “LGBT best bet’ by TimeOut New York, “hilariously quirky” by Theatre Is Easy, and “barrier-breaking” by The Edinburgh Reporter.

RELATED LINKS | mindyraf.com | Twitter @mindyraf | Instagram @mmmindela

EPISODE 88

MINDY RAF – part one

Mindy Raf is a published author, storyteller, stand-up, and musical comedian. Her critically acclaimed solo comedy show completed a 26 show run at Edinburgh Fringe and was named an “LGBT best bet’ by TimeOut New York, “hilariously quirky” by Theatre Is Easy, and “barrier-breaking” by The Edinburgh Reporter.

RELATED LINKS | mindyraf.com | Twitter @mindyraf | Instagram @mmmindela

EPISODE 87

SARA D – curious fox

Sara is a passionate activist, writer, scientist, and one of the two original Curious Foxes (working with relationship coach Effy Blue). She earned a Masters in Epidemiology at NYU and a Bachelors in Neuroscience at MIT. In other words, she’s a bona fide nerd. Sara is dedicated to empowering people to make conscious choices in their lifestyles and explore their evolving identities with open minds. She has done this through writing and building an inspiring community of Curious Foxes in Brooklyn, NY. Keep it curious!

RELATED LINKS | wearecuriousfoxes.com | Facebook @wearecuriousfoxes

EPISODE 86

RUBY B JOHNSON – part two

Ruby Bouie Johnson is a sex therapist and educator in private practice in Plano, Texas. Mrs. Johnson is a speaker, writer, and therapist who has several publications and interviews in many media outlets.

RELATED LINKS | www.inamorata.me | rubyjohnsonlcsw@gmail.com | Twitter @polydallas

EPISODE 85

RUBY B JOHNSON – part one

Ruby Bouie Johnson is a sex therapist and educator in private practice in Plano, Texas. Mrs. Johnson is a speaker, writer, and therapist who has several publications and interviews in many media outlets.

RELATED LINKS | www.inamorata.me | rubyjohnsonlcsw@gmail.com | Twitter @polydallas

EPISODE 84

MANGO > BRYCE > KITTY – part two

In this unconventional interview, Kitty sits with good friends and colleagues Mango (LWB Episode #61) and happily monogamous and married friend Bryce. Mango and Kitty – supporters of consensual non-monogamy – offer to let Bryce ask them anything from his monogamous point of view and background! At times, Mango and Bryce also ask Kitty candid and revealing questions about her unconventional life, home, and polycule. Nothing is held back in this fun, entertaining, and deeply introspective interview! Learn more about polyamory as a healthy relationship choice at lovingwithoutboundaries.com.

RELATED LINKS | www.lovingwithoutboundaries.com | Become A Patron | Twitter @polytalkbykitty

EPISODE 83

MANGO > BRYCE > KITTY – part one

In this unconventional interview, Kitty sits with good friends and colleagues Mango (LWB Episode #61) and happily monogamous and married friend Bryce. Mango and Kitty – supporters of consensual non-monogamy – offer to let Bryce ask them anything from his monogamous point of view and background! At times, Mango and Bryce also ask Kitty candid and revealing questions about her unconventional life, home, and polycule. Nothing is held back in this fun, entertaining, and deeply introspective interview! Learn more about polyamory as a healthy relationship choice at lovingwithoutboundaries.com.

RELATED LINKS | www.lovingwithoutboundaries.com | Become A Patron | Twitter @polytalkbykitty

EPISODE 82

BEN SCHENKER – part two

Attorney focused on LGBT family law and estates and trusts, with a special interest in polyamorous families.

RELATED LINKS | www.polyamory.law | Twitter @polyamorylawyer

EPISODE 81

BEN SCHENKER – part one

Attorney focused on LGBT family law and estates and trusts, with a special interest in polyamorous families.

RELATED LINKS | www.polyamory.law | Twitter @polyamorylawyer

EPISODE 80

TIMAREE SCHMIT – sex with timaree podcast

Philly-based sexuality educator, writer, performer, and community organizer for queer performance artists; host of the Sex with Timaree podcast and LGBT issues contributor to Philadelphia Weekly.

RELATED LINKS | www.sexwithtimaree.com | Facebook @sexwithtimaree | Twitter @timaree_leigh

EPISODE 79

NOLAN LAWLESS

Nolan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and sex educator who has presented in the United States and Canada on polyamory, kink, and mental health.

RELATED LINKS | www.infiniteheartcounseling.com | Facebook @infiniteheartcounseling | Facebook @LawtonPolyamory

EPISODE 78

EMILY DAHLQUIST

Emily Dahlquist is an artist and creative producer based in Chicago and has recently launched a new project called COUP/3 GOALS, which focuses on non-traditional relationships, and the importance of the relationship with yourself.

RELATED LINKS | www.couplegoals.club | Instagram @coupl3goalss | Instagram @emdahlquist

EPISODE 77

TIKVA WOLF – gender fluidity

Kimchi Cuddles is a webcomic spreading awareness about poly, queer, and genderqueer issues in the most hilarious way possible, drawing from real life stories and experiences. Tikva Wolf has been drawing ever since she could hold a crayon, and comes from a long line of love-activists. What she primarily cares about in art (and life) is connecting to people, creating dialogue, and spreading awareness. She’s always taken delight in making people laugh, and in doing so also unveiling hidden perspectives. She uses humor as a way of encouraging others to deeply see themselves and each other.

RELATED LINKS | KimchiCuddles | Twitter @Kimchi_Cuddles

EPISODE 76

LOLA HOUSTON

Lola Houston is a trans* female teacher, healer, guide and facilitator, who is skilled in many topics including consent, gender, touch, body image, relationships and pleasure. An anthropologist by training, she is active in multiple communities, locally and nationally, and she’s a strong advocate for visibility and unity.

RELATED LINKS | LiveATrueLife.org | Facebook | Twitter @onetruelola

EPISODE 75

FRANK MACRI – namasgay summit

Frank Macri is a highly-acclaimed business coach and leadership development trainer who has invested in the professional development of over 1,000 high-performing leaders and purpose-driven entrepreneurs seeking to create thriving businesses or become influential leaders in their organizations.

Frank is more recently recognized as the president and founder of a mindful LGBTQ community called Namasgay. Namasgay is a growing movement of thousands of LGBTQ people seeking spiritual awareness and deeper connection to themselves to others. Namasgay offers an annual three-day Summit, local social events, and virtual master-classes that bring together the queer spiritual community in transformative and fun ways. Follow Frank’s work at Namasgay.com to learn more about the upcoming Summit. Use the discount code “KITTY” for a special 25% discount for tickets as our gift to you!

RELATED LINKS | The Frank Life | Namasgay Summit | Discount Code: KITTY

EPISODE 74

JOELLEN NOTTE – part two

JoEllen is a writer, speaker, researcher and mental health advocate whose work explores the impact of depression on sex and relationships. Since 2012 she has written about sex, mental health, and how none of us are broken on her award-winning site The Redhead Bedhead.

RELATED LINKS | The Redhead Bedhead | JoEllen on Patreon | Twitter @JoEllenNotte

EPISODE 73

JOELLEN NOTTE – part one

JoEllen is a writer, speaker, researcher and mental health advocate whose work explores the impact of depression on sex and relationships. Since 2012 she has written about sex, mental health, and how none of us are broken on her award-winning site The Redhead Bedhead.

RELATED LINKS | The Redhead Bedhead | JoEllen on Patreon | Twitter @JoEllenNotte

EPISODE 72

ACTIVE LISTENING BURST

Active Listening Educational Burst by Kitty Chambliss. Part of a new series, Kitty reviews various techniques that help ANY healthy relationship in short educational bursts. In Kitty’s book “Jealousy Survival Guide: How to feel safe, happy, and secure in an open relationship,” she discusses this technique in Chapter 6 that is at the heart of great, compassionate communication. There are three levels of listening described here in this episode with our goal being the last: Active Listening.

RELATED LINKS | “Jealousy Survival Guide” | LWB on Patreon

EPISODE 71

NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION BURST

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Educational Burst by Kitty Chambliss. Part of a new series, Kitty reviews various techniques that help ANY healthy relationship in short educational bursts. In Kitty’s book “Jealousy Survival Guide: How to feel safe, happy, and secure in an open relationship,” she discusses this technique that she learned from Marshall Rosenberg’s book of the same name. “I found this to be incredible – I think NVC should be required reading for humans who deal with other humans! It touches on many topics such as empathetic listening, learning to express your feelings in a loving, productive way that diffuses conflict and anger, and builds trust.”

RELATED LINKS | “Jealousy Survival Guide” | “Nonviolent Communication” | LWB on Patreon

EPISODE 70

KEVIN PATTERSON

Kevin Patterson is an active member of the Philadelphia polyamory community and has been practicing ethical non-monogamy since August of 2002. In April of 2015, Kevin was inspired to start the blog Poly Role Models, an interview series for polyamorous folks that primarily centers on honest representation and marginalized voices.

RELATED LINKS | polyrolemodels.tumblr.com.com | Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @PolyRoleModels

EPISODE 69

SHADEEN FRANCIS – part two

Shadeen Francis, MFT is a marriage and family therapist, educator and author specializing in sex therapy and social justice. Her areas of expertise include couple’s communication, self-esteem development, sexual intimacy, and community building. Shadeen helps people of all backgrounds improve their relationships and live the lives they desire.

RELATED LINKS | shadeenfrancis.com | Twitter @shadeenfrancis

EPISODE 68

SHADEEN FRANCIS – part one

Shadeen Francis, MFT is a marriage and family therapist, educator and author specializing in sex therapy and social justice. Her areas of expertise include couple’s communication, self-esteem development, sexual intimacy, and community building. Shadeen helps people of all backgrounds improve their relationships and live the lives they desire.

RELATED LINKS | shadeenfrancis.com | Twitter @shadeenfrancis

EPISODE 67

CONSIDER THIS – challenging the status quo

“Consider This: A Day of Challenging the Status Quo in Sex & Relationships” Event Review. Partially recorded the day of the event on September 16th, 2017 at House of Yes in Brooklyn, New York. The description of the event (created by Effy Blue and Sara Dahan) is: “Are you ready for some #brainforeplay? Consider this: a whole day of talks, performances, and entertainment to stimulate your curiosity cortex. Share some laughs, spark some a-ha’s, and make some new, foxy friends along the way!” Stream the presentations for a limited time only at: www.effyblue.com/considerthisonline. Interviewees include: Kitty’s two partners, Tikva Wolf, and Sara Dahan.

RELATED LINKS | effyblue.com | Facebook

EPISODE 66

JULES PURNELL – part two

Jules has done non-monogamy in some context for the past 15 years and is embarking on a journey of solo-poly for the first time ever! They love teaching on topics of sexuality and the intersections of race, class, ability, gender, and other sites of identity.

RELATED LINKS | julesmpurnell.com | Twitter @julesmpurnell | jules.m.purnell@gmail.com

EPISODE 65

JULES PURNELL – part one

Jules has done non-monogamy in some context for the past 15 years and is embarking on a journey of solo-poly for the first time ever! They love teaching on topics of sexuality and the intersections of race, class, ability, gender, and other sites of identity.

RELATED LINKS | julesmpurnell.com | Twitter @julesmpurnell | jules.m.purnell@gmail.com

EPISODE 64

MICHELLE VAUGHAN

Dr. Michelle Vaughan is Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor in the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University. As a researcher, clinician, and supervisor, her expertise centers on LGBTQ+ and consensually non-monogamous people as well as psychological strengths of these populations.

RELATED LINKS | michelle.vaughan@wright.edu

EPISODE 63

EFFY BLUE

Effy Blue is a relationship expert specializing in non-monogamy and other alternative structures. Effy’s coaching philosophy, Relationship by Design, abandons the one-size-fits-all relationship paradigm that is heavily prescribed by our society and instead, advocates conscious and active design of relationships in service of those in it. Effy guides and facilitates this creative process by fearlessly asking the tough questions while constructively offering thoughtful insights.

RELATED LINKS | effyblue.com | Facebook @coacheffyblue

EPISODE 62

BRENDA WIEBE

Social worker by day, writer by night. Brenda has an MA in sociology from University of Oklahoma and another MA in anthropology from Texas Tech University. Utah is home now where Brenda spends time enjoying a local brew, the people, and scenery.

RELATED LINKS | blwiebe.com | Facebook | Twitter @blweibe69

EPISODE 61

MANGO GAROFALO

Mango believes life is like milk. They both have an expiration date. Mango makes sure he lives each day so that when his time comes, his carton is empty not wasting a single drop.

RELATED LINKS | Instagram

EPISODE 60

MANDEE CONANT – part two

Mandee Conant is the Director of Atlanta Poly Weekend, the South’s largest polyamory focused conference. She has been actively poly in various forms and served in numerous poly-roles throughout most of her adult life. Mandee juggles a full-time corporate job as well as the needs of her 3 children and multiple partners.

RELATED LINKS | Atlanta Poly Weekend | Facebook @MandeeConant

EPISODE 59

MANDEE CONANT – part one

Mandee Conant is the Director of Atlanta Poly Weekend, the South’s largest polyamory focused conference. She has been actively poly in various forms and served in numerous poly-roles throughout most of her adult life. Mandee juggles a full-time corporate job as well as the needs of her 3 children and multiple partners.

RELATED LINKS | Atlanta Poly Weekend | Facebook @MandeeConant

EPISODE 58

A WRY PERSPECTIVE – intersection of polyamory + kink

Wry advocates awareness and dialogue regarding the options and alternatives to the hetero-normative marriage-minded, and traditional way of life. In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of the intersection of kink and polyamory. Fascinating as well as raunchy and hilarious at times!

RELATED LINKS | nonmonogamyconsultant | Twitter @AWryPerspective | YouTube

EPISODE 57

DEDEKER WINSTON – part two

Relationship coach, podcast host for Multiamory, author of The Smart Girl’s Guide to Polyamory, and chapstick addict.

RELATED LINKS | Dedeker Winston | Multiamory

EPISODE 56

DEDEKER WINSTON – part one

Relationship coach, podcast host for Multiamory, author of The Smart Girl’s Guide to Polyamory, and chapstick addict.

RELATED LINKS | Dedeker Winston | Multiamory

EPISODE 55

ANGEL

Angel is a queer, kinky, sex-positive educator, academic, and activist. She is currently a graduate student, educator, research psychologist and sexologist at the University of North Florida. She is passionate about social justice issues and creating a community that celebrates individuality while fostering inclusion, diversity, and equity.

RELATED LINKS | Twitter

EPISODE 54

VANESSA VAN EDWARDS – human behavior researcher

Vanessa Van Edwards is the lead investigator at Science of People, a human behavior research lab. Her latest book, Captivate, was chosen as one of Apple’s Most Anticipated Books of 2017. She is fascinated by body language, leadership and charisma and writes about these topics for CNN, Fast Company and Forbes. She also writes a monthly column for Entrepreneur Magazine and the Huffington Post. Her innovative work has been featured on NPR, Business Week and USA Today. More importantly she’s addicted to sour patch kids, airplane coffee and puppies.

RELATED LINKS | Science Of People | YouTube

EPISODE 53

TIM @POLYCHICAGO

Tim at polychicago.com is a poly community organizer in Chicago. He has hosted events with the Chicago Polyamory Meetup Group since 2012, and helped co-found the Chicago Polyamory Connection in 2013. He is also co-host of the podcast, “Poly Story Repository”.

RELATED LINKS | PolyChicago

EPISODE 52

LIGHTFOOT – of coppermoon

Senior member of the CopperMoon family and Co-honcho of CopperMoon Advanced Retreat Center. He realized that he is non-monogamous about the year 2000 and has slowly learned what that means to him and is growing into that ever since. Along with his partners he is creating an intentional family on 20 acres in western Washington.

RELATED LINKS | CopperMoon Advanced Retreat Center | Facebook

EPISODE 51

WENDY B – asexuality

Wendy is a writer, techie, organizer, Sister of Perpetual Indulgence, and activist living in Wisconsin. She is currently shopping for an agent for a poly paranormal romance Young Adult (YA) novel. In this episode we discuss insights, challenges and emotions surrounding identifying as asexual. Follow her adventures and work on Fetlife where she writes about kink and ethical non-monogamy.

RELATED LINKS | Fetlife @SparkleMadness

EPISODE 50

TIKVA WOLF – part two

Kimchi Cuddles is a webcomic spreading awareness about poly, queer, and genderqueer issues in the most hilarious way possible, drawing from real life stories and experiences. Tikva Wolf has been drawing ever since she could hold a crayon, and comes from a long line of love-activists. What she primarily cares about in art (and life) is connecting to people, creating dialogue, and spreading awareness. She’s always taken delight in making people laugh, and in doing so also unveiling hidden perspectives. She uses humor as a way of encouraging others to deeply see themselves and each other.

RELATED LINKS | kimchicuddles.com

EPISODE 49

TIKVA WOLF – part one

Kimchi Cuddles is a webcomic spreading awareness about poly, queer, and genderqueer issues in the most hilarious way possible, drawing from real life stories and experiences. Tikva Wolf has been drawing ever since she could hold a crayon, and comes from a long line of love-activists. What she primarily cares about in art (and life) is connecting to people, creating dialogue, and spreading awareness. She’s always taken delight in making people laugh, and in doing so also unveiling hidden perspectives. She uses humor as a way of encouraging others to deeply see themselves and each other.

RELATED LINKS | kimchicuddles.com

EPISODE 48

CHELSEA DINSMORE – part two

Chelsea Dinsmore is the owner and Chief Inspiration Officer of Live Your Legend (LYL), a community whose mission is to change the world by helping people find their passion and build a career around the work that only they are capable of doing. Live Your Legend hosts monthly in person meet-ups in over 250 cities in nearly 70 countries, focused on creating in-person connections with like-minded living legends. Her beautiful, loving (and monogamous) relationship with her late husband Scott Dinsmore (founder of LYL) transcends time and space, knowing no boundaries. Chelsea is a lover of food, adventure, the ocean and wine country. When she’s not helping others live their legend, you’ll find her whipping up healthy vegetarian recipes, chasing sunsets or exploring the world.

RELATED LINKS | liveyourlegend.net | Facebook | Instagram

EPISODE 47

CHELSEA DINSMORE – part one

Chelsea Dinsmore is the owner and Chief Inspiration Officer of Live Your Legend (LYL), a community whose mission is to change the world by helping people find their passion and build a career around the work that only they are capable of doing. Live Your Legend hosts monthly in person meet-ups in over 250 cities in nearly 70 countries, focused on creating in-person connections with like-minded living legends. Her beautiful, loving (and monogamous) relationship with her late husband Scott Dinsmore (founder of LYL) transcends time and space, knowing no boundaries. Chelsea is a lover of food, adventure, the ocean and wine country. When she’s not helping others live their legend, you’ll find her whipping up healthy vegetarian recipes, chasing sunsets or exploring the world. 

RELATED LINKS | liveyourlegend.net | Facebook | Instagram

EPISODE 46

SUSAN PORTER – part two

Susan Porter is currently Dep. Exec. Director of PolyColumbus in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to that she co-lead the PolyColumbus monthly gathering. She is known for her blogging on PolyTopics as PolyAnna, on the blog Looking Through Us. She is the mother to two lovely kids – now a teen and a tween. She is a 4th time attendee and 3rd time presenter at Beyond The Love. Susan loves long walks in the park and yoga, reading books and spending hours in the kitchen. She is married to her college sweetheart and partners with an all around amazing guy – with several other close relationships that round out her personal constellation.

RELATED LINKS | lookingthrough.us | Poly Columbus

EPISODE 45

SUSAN PORTER – part one

Susan Porter is currently Dep. Exec. Director of PolyColumbus in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to that she co-lead the PolyColumbus monthly gathering. She is known for her blogging on PolyTopics as PolyAnna, on the blog Looking Through Us. She is the mother to two lovely kids – now a teen and a tween. She is a 4th time attendee and 3rd time presenter at Beyond The Love. Susan loves long walks in the park and yoga, reading books and spending hours in the kitchen. She is married to her college sweetheart and partners with an all around amazing guy – with several other close relationships that round out her personal constellation.

RELATED LINKS | lookingthrough.us | Poly Columbus

EPISODE 44

BEYOND THE LOVE PRODUCERS – karen, dawn & dan

Karen, Dawn and Dan are the co-producers of Beyond The Love, a yearly polyamory event held in Columbus, OH since 2013 typically in November. For more information about this spectacular and well-planned event, email them at producers@beyondthelove.org.

RELATED LINKS | beyondthelove.org | Twitter @btlevent

EPISODE 43

JACKIE STONE

Jackie Stone is an award winning director/writer and a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of The Arts. Stone has a penchant for visual story telling and delivering poetic and precise work. Her films have screened at numerous festivals and she has won numerous awards and grants for her works. Jackie is the Writer/Director of the hit Web Series, Compersion, a dramatic show that follows a married couples’ journey into polyamory.

RELATED LINKS | enchant.tv | youtube | Twitter @theenchanttv | Indiegogo

EPISODE 42

LIZ POWELL – part two

Dr. Liz Powell is a psychologist and coach offering therapy, business coaching, and well-being coaching through her San Francisco private practice. She blogs about sex and relationships at sexpositivepsych.com and regularly presents talks and workshops. Liz is a proud veteran with five years service in the Army.

RELATED LINKS | sexpositivepsych.com | Twitter @sexpospsych

EPISODE 41

LIZ POWELL – part one

Dr. Liz Powell is a psychologist and coach offering therapy, business coaching, and well-being coaching through her San Francisco private practice. She blogs about sex and relationships at sexpositivepsych.com and regularly presents talks and workshops. Liz is a proud veteran with five years service in the Army.

RELATED LINKS | sexpositivepsych.com | Twitter @sexpospsych

EPISODE 40

MYISHA BATTLE

Myisha Battle is a certified sex coach and expert. Through sex coaching and her sex-positive podcast, Down for Whatever, Myisha provides accurate sexual information, instills pride in difference, and encourages the quest for sexual satisfaction no matter a person’s race, gender, orientation, ability or age. She empowers her clients and listeners to embrace better sex for a better life.

RELATED LINKS | myishabattle.com | Twitter @MyishaBattle

EPISODE 39

POUR VOTREPLAISIR

Pour Votreplaisir is an educator, erotica author, jester, & joyous pansexual polyamorist, reveling in all life’s wonder. In a polyamorous relationship for nearly three decades, Pour is one of the moderators of the “Polyamory Discussion” group on Facebook, with over 29,000 members. He’s a sought-after speaker on polyamory, and a regular feature at the Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit, where he presents on legislative aspects of non-mainstream lifestyles. He is also active in the kink community, but mostly because it just gives another audience for his many bad puns.

RELATED LINKS | pourvotreplaisir.net | Facebook | Twitter @PSVWriter

EPISODE 38

POLY TALKS with JANET HARDY – part two

I’m thrilled to bring you this special feature episode. It is the recording of the first panel of “Poly Talks and Wry Relationships: The Ethical Slut” featuring Janet Hardy. This is recorded in Brooklyn, New York on September 10, 2016. In this recording, I am participating on a panel with Wry from A Wry Perspective; NY-based relationship coach, Effy Blue; and Janet Hardy, co-author of “The Ethical Slut”. I hope you enjoy the second half of this special feature.

RELATED LINKS | janethardy.com | effyblue.com | nonmonogamyconsultant.com

EPISODE 37

POLY TALKS with JANET HARDY – part one

I’m thrilled to bring you this special feature episode. It is the recording of the first panel of “Poly Talks and Wry Relationships: The Ethical Slut” featuring Janet Hardy. This is recorded in Brooklyn, New York on September 10, 2016. In this recording, I am participating on a panel with Wry from A Wry Perspective; NY-based relationship coach, Effy Blue; and Janet Hardy, co-author of “The Ethical Slut”. I hope you enjoy this special feature.

RELATED LINKS | janethardy.com | effyblue.com | nonmonogamyconsultant.com

EPISODE 36

KALEB BOLLEN

Kaleb is a relationship coach and thought leader, thinking differently helping people navigate their minds to a better place and connect deeply and authentically in love. Passionate about bringing women into their sexual freedom and closer to authentic love.

RELATED LINKS | authenticlovecoaching.com

EPISODE 35

ASHLEY MANTA

Ashley Manta likes to talk about sex—a lot. It’s not taboo for her. You know what’s else isn’t taboo for her? Cannabis. In fact, Ashley created the perfect blend of sex and cannabis forging her CannaSexual™ image. As a professional sex educator, speaker, writer, coach, and facilitator, Ashley helps you navigate these topics to make sure you are interacting, loving, and feeling your best in and out of the bedroom. By creating a safe space for people to feel and be heard, Ashley works on softening the restrictive boundaries holding you back from being your best self—and doing so in a way you’re incredibly comfortable. Ashley provides personal or group coaching, sex positive workshops and speaking engagements, or hosting events. Her mission is to help people have joyful, empowered sex lives.

RELATED LINKS | ashleymanta.com

EPISODE 34

CHRISTOPHER SMITH – part two

Christopher N. Smith is a doctoral student at Howard University pursuing his PhD in Sociology with his research centering on consensual non-monogamous relationship trends in current and historical contexts. His prior education includes a Master of Arts in Religious Studies with a concentration in Religion and Society and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Anthropology form Howard University. He is an educator, community builder, father, relationship advocate and passionate about increasing awareness of and support for non-monogamous relationships structures in the United States.

RELATED LINKS | Twitter @MrTenability | Facebook

EPISODE 33

CHRISTOPHER SMITH – part one

Christopher N. Smith is a doctoral student at Howard University pursuing his PhD in Sociology with his research centering on consensual non-monogamous relationship trends in current and historical contexts. His prior education includes a Master of Arts in Religious Studies with a concentration in Religion and Society and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Anthropology form Howard University. He is an educator, community builder, father, relationship advocate and passionate about increasing awareness of and support for non-monogamous relationships structures in the United States.

RELATED LINKS | Twitter @MrTenability | Facebook

EPISODE 32

STEVEN O’DELL

Steven is a self-described incurable romantic and sexy-genarian, an intellectual, and an ambivert. He is a life coach with specific focus on women’s healing and empowerment, who suffers gladly from “textual addiction” and ideaphoria, and is currently collaborating to write The Care and Feeding of the Sexual Female, a Guide for the Clueless Male. His poly life began in earnest after his divorce and in his sixties.

RELATED LINKS | impactforcoaches.org/coaches/steven-odell | Facebook @FemaleSexualEmpowerment

EPISODE 31

DR. ELISABETH SHEFF on FAMILY with JJ CHAMBLISS

Dr. Elisabeth Sheff on Family – featuring a special guest as well! Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is the foremost academic expert on polyamory in the US, and the worldwide expert on polyamorous families with children. In this episode, we go completely off-script as we discuss what family looks like in America as well as worldwide today. We have this discussion as the host Kitty Chambliss’s husband JJ prepares dinner at their home! Listen in to this unique and interesting episode creating magic and memories as we go.

RELATED LINKS | elisabethsheff.com

EPISODE 30

DR. ELISABETH SHEFF – part two

Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is the foremost academic expert on polyamory in the U.S., and the worldwide expert on polyamorous families with children. An expert witness and Guardian Ad Litem with a background in academic sociology, Dr. Sheff specializes in gender and sexual minority families, kink/BDSM, and issues facing trans* people. She is the CEO and Director of Legal Services at the Sheff Consulting Group, a think-tank of experts specializing in unconventional and underserved populations. She has written three books, published her research in academic journals, and made countless appearances on radio, television and the internet.

RELATED LINKS | elisabethsheff.com

EPISODE 29

DR. ELISABETH SHEFF – part one

Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is the foremost academic expert on polyamory in the U.S., and the worldwide expert on polyamorous families with children. An expert witness and Guardian Ad Litem with a background in academic sociology, Dr. Sheff specializes in gender and sexual minority families, kink/BDSM, and issues facing trans* people. She is the CEO and Director of Legal Services at the Sheff Consulting Group, a think-tank of experts specializing in unconventional and underserved populations. She has written three books, published her research in academic journals, and made countless appearances on radio, television and the internet.

RELATED LINKS | elisabethsheff.com

EPISODE 28

DEBORAH ROTH

Deborah Roth is a certified Relationship Coach who loves working with both Singles who are tired of meeting the same “duds” and with Couples… from “pre-committed couples” (those who are exclusive and trying to figure out if they’re ready to make the leap to marriage) to couples who have been married for 2 or 20 years and are committed to creating and sustaining passionate, fulfilling life partnerships.

RELATED LINKS | spiritedliving.com | Facebook

EPISODE 27

TAMARA PINCUS

Tamara Pincus is a licensed clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience in mental health treatment. She has maintained a private practice specializing in sex therapy since 2011. She has worked in agencies for the homeless and chronically mentally ill, and has provided individual, relationship as well as group treatment with a diverse group of clients in terms of race, sexual and gender orientation.

RELATED LINKS | tamarapincus.com | comingoutpoly.co/

EPISODE 26

BILLY HOLDER – part two

Billy is a polyamory activist, educator, and community organizer who helped found the non-profit organization Atlanta Polyamory and Atlanta Poly Weekend. Billy serves as the Vice President of Relationship Equality Foundation, which is a public charity where his primary role is outreach, education and program development. As a member of the Polyamory Leadership Network, he is in contact with poly leaders from around the world.

RELATED LINKS | jackelxing.wordpress.com | atlantapolyweekend.com

EPISODE 25

BILLY HOLDER – part one

Billy is a polyamory activist, educator, and community organizer who helped found the non-profit organization Atlanta Polyamory and Atlanta Poly Weekend. Billy serves as the Vice President of Relationship Equality Foundation, which is a public charity where his primary role is outreach, education and program development. As a member of the Polyamory Leadership Network, he is in contact with poly leaders from around the world.

RELATED LINKS | jackelxing.wordpress.com | atlantapolyweekend.com

EPISODE 24

A WRY PERSPECTIVE – fluid bonding

Wry advocates awareness and dialogue regarding the options and alternatives to the hetero-normative marriage-minded, and traditional way of life. In this episode, we dive into the deep end of the pool all things fluid bonding – the good, the bad, the ugly – as well as share some racy stories.

RELATED LINKS | nonmonogamyconsultant.com | Twitter @AWryPerspective

EPISODE 23

FRANKLIN VEAUX – part two

Franklin is a writer, polyamory and BDSM activist, and sex educator. He co-owns Thorntree Press, a book publisher specializing in nonfiction books on alternative sexuality, and Tacit Pleasures, a tech startup exploring ways to use direct neurostimulation to help trans* people have the physical experience of being in a body that matches their gender identity. He is also a published writer, having authored The Game Changer: A memoir of disruptive love and is co-author with Eve Rickert of the polyamory book More Than Two: A practical guide to ethical polyamory.

RELATED LINKS | morethantwo.com | franklinveaux.com | tacit.livejournal.com

EPISODE 22

FRANKLIN VEAUX – part one

Franklin is a writer, polyamory and BDSM activist, and sex educator. He co-owns Thorntree Press, a book publisher specializing in nonfiction books on alternative sexuality, and Tacit Pleasures, a tech startup exploring ways to use direct neurostimulation to help trans* people have the physical experience of being in a body that matches their gender identity. He is also a published writer, having authored The Game Changer: A memoir of disruptive love and is co-author with Eve Rickert of the polyamory book More Than Two: A practical guide to ethical polyamory.

RELATED LINKS | morethantwo.com | franklinveaux.com | tacit.livejournal.com

EPISODE 21

WENDY B – solo polyamorist

Wendy – a self-proclaimed solo polyamorist – is a writer and techie who has worked in the nonprofit field for about ten years. She writes about kink and ethical non-monogamy on FetLife and is currently working on a Young Adult novel about a poly, pansexual protagonist.

RELATED LINKS | Fetlife @SparkleMadness

EPISODE 20

MICHAEL RIOS – part two

Michael is an entrepreneur and practical visionary with creative approach to freedom and empowerment. For the past decade he has been a major organizer of “New Culture” events aimed at creating a culture based on awareness, compassion and freedom rather than on fear and judgment. In 2011, Michael became the director of Abrams Creek Center, a retreat center in the mountains of West Virginia.

RELATED LINKS | michaelrios.com | cfnc.us

EPISODE 19

MICHAEL RIOS – part one

Michael is an entrepreneur and practical visionary with creative approach to freedom and empowerment. For the past decade he has been a major organizer of “New Culture” events aimed at creating a culture based on awareness, compassion and freedom rather than on fear and judgment. In 2011, Michael became the director of Abrams Creek Center, a retreat center in the mountains of West Virginia.

RELATED LINKS | michaelrios.com | cfnc.us

EPISODE 16

CELESTE QUINN

When Celeste Quinn isn’t working as a ghostwriter, copywriter, or freelance editor, she’s working on her novella series, “Diary of a Swinging Wife”. Though much of it is fiction, more than a smidge is memoir-ish, drawn from her experiences in the psychologically rich world of ethical non-monogamy. She has a weakness for shelter cats and books (especially vintage Modern Library editions) and has more than her landlord allows (cats, not books that is…she hopes he’s not reading this…). She and her husband live in Austin, Texas.

RELATED LINKS | Twitter @CQuinnWrites

EPISODE 15

BARRY and CATHY SMILER – part two

Part Two of Two: Barry and Cathy are experts on sex positivity, self-determination and topics related to deepening connections. They have been presenters and organizers in polyamory and related communities for many years, on both the east and west coast. They are both members of the global Polyamory Leadership Network, and former organizers of East Bay Poly in California. They now live in Maryland, where they lead and produce events for the polyamory and related communities through BmorePoly.

RELATED LINKS | bmorepoly.org

EPISODE 14

BARRY AND CATHY SMILER – part one

Part One of Two: Barry and Cathy are experts on sex positivity, self-determination and topics related to deepening connections. They have been presenters and organizers in polyamory and related communities for many years, on both the east and west coast. They are both members of the global Polyamory Leadership Network, and former organizers of East Bay Poly in California. They now live in Maryland, where they lead and produce events for the polyamory and related communities through BmorePoly.

RELATED LINKS | bmorepoly.org

EPISODE 13

LAURIE ELLINGTON

Laurie is an open relationship and polyamorous lifestyle coach. She works with individuals and couples who are curious about, considering and/or actively involved in open relationships, polyamory, polyamorous dating, and anything in between. Laurie’s teaching is deeply rooted in a polyamorous lifestyle. Through this open way of living and loving, she has discovered her true freedom of expression in all of her relationships, most importantly with herself. She is currently living in Austin, Texas.

RELATED LINKS | poly-coach.com | Twitter @polycoaching

EPISODE 12

HEINA DADABHOY

Heina is a Southern-California based writer on secular social justice topics. They self-identifies mostly as a nerd but also as a polyamorous, kinky, queer, pansexual feminist. They have been on-and-off poly since 2008, full-time since 2010.

RELATED LINKS | freethoughtblogs.com/heinous | Twitter @heinousdealings

EPISODE 11

KATHY SLAUGHTER

One of the presenters at Beyond The Love 2015 and a life-long student, Kathy pursues the craft of mental health therapy as her full-time gig. Her passion for personal growth and self-development is matched only by her interest in teaching others, through 1-to-1 interactions and the classroom.

RELATED LINKS | www.soaringheartcounseling.com | Twitter @SoaringIndy

EPISODE 10

FERRETT STEINMETZ

Ferrett is a long-time blogger, author and teacher, and was the keynote speaker at the Beyond The Love Conference 2015. Ferrett is popular on FetLife as an author of various relationship essays, and is the Nebula-nominated author of urban fantasy novels FLEX and THE FLUX. Follow his adventures on FetLife as theferrett

RELATED LINKS | www.theferrett.com  | Twitter @ferretthimself

EPISODE 9

NEIL WEHNEMAN

Neil was one of the presenters at Beyond The Love 2015. Neil also chairs the board of directors for PolyColumbus. An attorney by training, he is passionate about amplifying and spreading good ideas, such as polyamory.

RELATED LINKS | moresensibly.com | facebook.com/wehneman

EPISODE 8

A WRY PERSPECTIVE – hierarchies

Wry advocates awareness and dialogue regarding the options and alternatives to the hetero-normative marriage-minded, and traditional way of life. In this episode, we dive into the deep end of the pool on the concept of hierarchies in non-monogamous arrangements – specifically Descriptive Hierarchy and Prescriptive Hierarchy. Come listen in!

RELATED LINKS | nonmonogamyconsultant.com | Twitter @AWryPerspective

EPISODE 7

REBECCA RITTER

Close friend of Kitty Chambliss who introduced Kitty to the book “The Ethical Slut.” Becky lives a fun adventurous life. She happily enjoys a fantastic polyamorous relationship with her poly married partner. Also she takes pole dancing classes and is a grandmother and proud mother. Follow her adventures on Facebook or her occasional guest blog posts here, such as “The A, B, C’s of Addiction.”

RELATED LINKS | Facebook

EPISODE 6

LOUISA LEONTIADES

Louisa is the author of The “Husband Swap” and “Lessons in Love and Life to my Younger Self”. She’s also a contributor to Huffington Post, Salon, Nerve, Jezebel and the Guardian. She lives a life which makes for a lot of stories. Louisa lives in an open relationship with her partners and two children in Sweden.

RELATED LINKS | postmodernwoman.com | Twitter @FreeLeontiades

EPISODE 5

SAUL of HEARTS

Saul of Hearts is a writer, musician and videographer based in Portland, Oregon. He lives in an intentional community and is a trained yoga instructor and regular Burning Man participant. His work has appeared at Slate, Modern Poly, Kinkly and Brazen Careerist and more.

RELATED LINKS | Twitter @saulofhearts

EPISODE 4

RICK CLEMONS

Rick’s work as a Coming Out Coach and Podcaster (Coming Out Lounge) has proven his talent to guide people out of hiding – regardless of sexuality – even if what they are hiding is their own brilliant differentness. He works with people to help them step into their most authentic self. He is also an author, speaker, blogger and generally awesome guy.

RELATED LINKS | rickclemons.com | Twitter @RickClemons

EPISODE 3

A WRY PERSPECTIVE – part two

Part Two of Two: Interview with Wry from A Wry Perspective. Having gained experience in multiple forms of non-monogamous relationship over the past 13 years, Wry advocates awareness and dialogue regarding the options and alternatives to the hetero-normative marriage-minded, and traditional way of life.

RELATED LINKS | nonmonogamyconsultant.com | Twitter @AWryPerspective

EPISODE 2

A WRY PERSPECTIVE – part one

Part One of Two: Interview with Wry from A Wry Perspective. Having gained experience in multiple forms of non-monogamous relationship over the past 13 years, Wry advocates awareness and dialogue regarding the options and alternatives to the hetero-normative marriage-minded, and traditional way of life.

RELATED LINKS | nonmonogamyconsultant.com | Twitter @AWryPerspective

EPISODE 1

INTRODUCTION: What Is The Loving Without Boundaries Show?

In this introductory episode, I discuss the concept of the show and who might benefit from subscribing, introduce myself describing my background as well as why I decided to create the podcast in the first place. Some fun tidbits here!

Find and subscribe to the Loving Without Boundaries show and podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and SoundCloud! Please feel free to rate and/or review episodes on iTunes to help further awareness of alternative lifestyles such as polyamory!

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