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As more and more of us share our stories and begin to normalize polyamory, we need people like Heath Schechinger to work systemically to shift policies, laws and societal structures to support the NEW modern family. I was lit up after this conversation with Heath, and share the vision he described at the end of the podcast! Please take a few minutes to check out some of the advocacy work he is doing, and see if you are called to jump on board any of the initiatives! Dr. Heath Schechinger is an internationally recognized therapist, researcher, and consultant, known for his groundbreaking work within the realm of family and relationship diversity. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Modern Family Institute, and Founding Co-Chair of the Committee on Consensual Non-monogamy housed in the LGBTQ Division of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Schechinger has dedicated over a decade to studying the dynamics of both monogamous and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. He is also Co-Founder of the Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition and Affiliate Faculty at the renowned Kinsey Institute at Indiana University. Dr. Schechinger's work serves as a catalyst for both academic discourse and practical support, with his initiatives paving the way for a more nuanced understanding of what constitutes a healthy, fulfilling relationship in contemporary society. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

OMG, I LOVED this conversation with Melanie Curtin...and for men who have sex with women, this will be paradigm shifting for you! Ladies - you're also going to be soooooo validated listening to Melanie's sex research findings! In this podcast you'll hear Melanie share about: - The important information that women are NOT telling men about sex...and why! - What women are craving from men (inside and outside the bedroom) - And...the Heart/C0ck Matrix - what it is and how men can cultivate heart AND power. Melanie is a sex researcher and men’s coach with a Master’s in Communication from Stanford University.She is a columnist at Inc. magazine, and has been published or seen on TODAY, Huffington Post, Forbes, Business Insider, The New York Observer, and more.She has been coaching men for over six years, and specializes in bringing a woman’s perspective to men, so they can connect and succeed with women in fun, inviting, and meaningful ways that lead to fulfilling sex and relationships. www.melaniecurtin.com www.pleaseherinbed.com spotify podcast - Dear Men: How to Rock Sex, Dating and Relationships with Women Thanks for listening to Amory Podcast! www.amorypodcast.com Self-Love & CNM Relationship Support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

In this solo episode, I not only give you a relationship update, but I also go deep into how to use boundaries to create a MORE loving relationship. If you resonate with this episode and want to work together: - Schedule a FREE 20 minute consultation call - click here. - Join the 6 month Self-Love Journey - Work one-on-one to transform the relationship with yourself and others - Grab a spot on the Costa Rica Retreat Nov 9th-14th!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

Melissa Stangl is a Founding Partner and COO for Soltara, a healing center in Costa Rica. She is passionate about using her technical, managerial, and problem-solving skills to help bridge the gap between the Western world and the incredible healing potential of plant medicines and holistic health. www.soltara.co for more information about upcoming plant medicine retreats! Use code 'AMORY' for $200 off of your retreat! www.themaloca.com to join a community of people all around the world who are interested in plant medicine, holistic wellness and spiritual growth. Curious about alternative relationship structures, and how they might catalyze personal growth and healing? Check out www.amorypodcast.com for self-love and relationship support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

"Everything you think you know about kink, throw it out the window!" - Sunny Megatron I am LOVING the conversation I had with Sunny Megatron, host of American Sex podcast, where we dig deep into the essence of kink. There are many overlaps with open relating as it relates to creating mutual agreements, seeking consent, communicating boundaries, intentionally exploring emotional states, and so much more! Sunny Megatron is an award-winning Clinical Sexologist, BDSM & Certified Sexuality Educator, and media personality. She’s the host & executive producer of the Showtime original series, Sex with Sunny Megatron, co-hosts AASECT Award-winning American Sex Podcast and Open Deeply Podcast, and was 2021's XBIZ Sexpert of the Year. Currently, she’s the Editor-in-Chief of kink-focused Zipper Magazine. Known for her one-of-a-kind, build-your-own-adventure approach to sex, kink & relationships, Sunny coined the BDSM community catch-phrase, Kink is Customizable™. In her sell-out workshops, her unique brand of “edutainment” seamlessly combines her humorous teaching style, interactive exercises, and the latest sexuality research. Sunny’s passion is helping others overcome shame and find their power through play and pleasure. She’s also working on her first book, “Customizable Kink: A Strategic Guide to Adult Play.” Want more? Find Sunny at... sunnymegatron.com tiktok.com/ @sunnymegatrontwitter.com/ sunnymegatroninstagram.com/ sunnymegatronfacebook.com/ sunnymegatronamericansexpodcast.compatreon.com/ americansexdirect.me/ sunnymegatron http://youtube.com/sunnymegatron Are you exploring ethical non-monogamy? Follow @amorypodcast on Instagram Looking for support in your unique journey of open relating? Contact megan@amorypodcast.com for one-on-one support or online self-love courses. www.amorypodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

Kyle and I (Megan) share about the transformation of our relationship as Kyle moves to Oregon. Instead of closing our hearts, we are focusing consciously on building more secure attachment practices and new relationship agreements. For anyone in a long-distance relationship, or currently restructuring a relationship, this episode might provide you some context to see your relationship challenges in a new light. Special Invitation!!! One of our secure attachment practices is to create together...and you are invited into the process! We will be holding a 6 week group program "Secure Attachment Practices in Polyamory" where we build our skill sets and better relationships! Limited to a small number of participants so message megan@amorypodcast.com if you are interested. Starts July 19th. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

This episode of Amory is very different! It's actually an exchange of WhatsApp messaging with a friend who was sharing a major breakthrough in his healing journey. He describes the moment he realized the pattern between his emotions, and his thoughts...not getting overly identified with them, nor denying them. The ability to "be with" both his emotions and thoughts is creating the space for him to see himself as the loving witness. From that place, he is free to act instead of react, and therefore create the life he truly desires. I am sharing this because his realization is raw and authentic and may support you on your journey of relating (with yourself and others). After I recorded the beginning and ending of this episode, my friend Dojo created an account so you can reach him on Instagram - @bustout_dojo. If you are called to send him a direct message - please do! If you are interested in the 6-month group program, please message megan@amorypodcast.com or DM @amorypodcast It starts June 12th and runs through mid-November with bi-weekly meetings, bi-weekly one-on-one's, weekly videos/exercises, group support and will catalyze your relating to the next level! There are a few spaces left so message ASAP to learn more! Resources mentioned: - The Unteathered Soul by Michael Singer - 'How do you Relate to Your Feelings?' - Self-Love Journey podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

Dr. Marie Thouin is the founder of Love InSight, a mindful dating & relationship coaching practice where she supports people of all backgrounds and relationship styles in creating a vibrant love life. Marie is also a leading scholar and researcher on the topic of compersion in consensually non-monogamous relationships. Download her free compersion handbook at whatiscompersion.com and visit www.loveinsight-dating.com for dating and relationship support from Marie! ***Apologies for the sound/video being off on my end (Megan's side)!!! I decided to publish this with video anyway because it's so nice to be able to hear AND see Marie:) IG @amorypodcast www.amorypodcast.com for more on Self-Love and Polyamory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

Do you know what you are feeling? Do you avoid feelings or get flooded by them? How do you relate to the different emotions that arise? This is a short excerpt from the Self-Love online course which is created to support you to become more aware of your body, heart, mind and spirit. Only when we truly listen to ourselves can we love ourselves, which may require understanding how feelings are information, learning how to translate our emotions, and processing past emotions. If you enjoyed this short podcast, you may find value in the full Self-Love online course. A gift from me to you...$50 off the course with the code selflove50. https://amorypodcast.com/product/self-love-journey-online-course/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

In this episode I share my own limiting beliefs that I'm working through, how to use anger as "change energy", what it means to "do the work" and why it's so important. I'll be hosting a FREE Self-Love workshop on Tuesday February 7th - please join me! Or, if you know you want to dig into your own Self-Love in a powerful way, you can join the 8-week Self-Love Journey which starts Feb 21st. www.amorypodcast.com IG - @amorypodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

Self-expression is not only what we say, but how we are able to move our bodies. When you are cut off from moving your body in certain ways, parts of you are not being accessed. Confidence radiates as you feel strong, flexible and integrated in your body and mind. Lisa Chaves radiates confidence and joy! In this limited edition Amory podcast, Lisa shares her philosophy about the healing power that comes from a joyful movement practice! Check out the video version so you can be inspired and...

Wow, how long has it been since Kyle and I shared openly about our relationship? Too long! We catch you up on all of the recent learning we've had together, and where we are headed (spoiler alert, it's the title of this podcast!). We share this with special gratitude for our Amory Patrons - thank you for your continued support as it allows us to continue sharing our journey. If you have enjoyed Amory Podcast, please consider becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/amorypodcast Looking to deepen the relationship with yourself or others? Visit www.amorypodcast.com to learn about the Self-Love Journey and Transforming Jealousy online courses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

Do you consider yourself to have a polyamorous identity? How important is it to you to have a visual representation (flag) of polyamory? Kristian Einstman and I dig into so many amazing topics - identity, truth, the nature of reality, the limitations (and connection) through language, and of course, that it means for us to be polyamorous in this changing world. I share my 180 degree change from apathetic...to being a big supporter of the work that Polyam Proud is doing to connect our international polyamorous community through a flag!!!! If you want to be a part of the process, join the 20,000 already registered at www.polyamproud.com/vote - voting occurs Nov 1st - 22nd! Connect on IG @polyamproud www.polyamproud.com Gratitude to our Amory Patrons! To become a patron - www.patreon.com/amorypodcast www.amorypodcast.com for access to the Self-Love Journey (online & virtual course) and Transforming Jealousy (online course) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

As a 2nd time guest on Amory, Amber Gordon and I dive into one of the biggest parts of our lives - our work. Amber looks at relationships systemtically - not only our romatic relationships, but also and especially the relationships we have in the workplace. She gives incredible insight around how we can revolutionize the workplace to be an environment that supports our personal growth and development. Amber is committed to sharing tools with people around communication, accountability of nervous system regulation, and so much more! You can connect with Amber on IG @letgo.and.lead - she's incredible and will support you in creating the workplace relationships you desire! Thank you Amory Patrons for your support! Final invitation for the retreat in Costa Rica...see you Nov 10th! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

Leah Marshall is the founder and leader of the Esther Perel Discussion Group on Facebook, a community of approximately 15,000 members from across the globe who regularly discuss relationships, intimacy, sex, desire, and infidelity. Leah practices solo polyamory and shares some of what she has learned, her challenges, and her love of learning about relationships! You can connect with Leah here: - YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/leahkmarshall/videos - Blog at: https://leapcastlife.wordpress.com/ - Esther Perel Discussion Group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/793115204193690 Resources mentioned in the podcast: Relationship Smorgasbord - A Conversation-Starter for Discussing Relationship Wants & Needs https://www.reddit.com/r/polyamory/comments/ehmjaq/i_made_my_own_version_of_the_relationship_anarchy/ Interview with Esther Perel and Tao Ruspoli, the filmmaker behind the documentary Monogamish https://youtu.be/kAmK5ZiqqjI --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

Opppppsss! I didn't intentionally mean to go MIA there for 2+ months! There was a lot happening and I share some of it...an ego death, stepping into a new spirituality through Amory, plant medicine and more! Also, there are still a few spaces left for the retreat in Costa Rica in November...check it out at: https://bit.ly/amoryretreat or message us ASAP to reserve your spot - megan@amorypodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

Riane Eisler is a systems thinking, author and speaker who is passionate about construct a more equitable, sustainable, and less violent world based on Partnership rather than Domination. She is internationally known for her bestseller The Chalice and The Blade: Our History, Our Future. Dr. Eisler is president of the Center for Partnership Systems (CPS), and has created a framework around 4 pillars: Childhood/Family relations, Gender relations, economic relations and narratives that will support us in shifting towards a parternship society. If you'd like to talk more about about the Domination/Parternship spectrum, join a free Amory call on July 12th from 11am-noon! Links to learn about Riane Eisler and the Center for Parternship Systems. Please consider becoming a monthly donor! www.amorypodcast.com @amorypodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

Dr. Joli Hamiliton is a research psychologist, certified sex educator, she and her partner Ken are the hosts of Project Relationship. They have a combined total of 40 years of open relationship experience between the two of them so they have so much wisdom to share! We were featured in the same Vogue article (April 2022 edition) and have had so much fun talking, and soon will be hosting a live event together on July 2nd in Hudson Valley New York! Come and join us for an in-person experience - LOVE EXPANDED! To learn more about Joli & Ken and their offerings: https://www.jolihamilton.com/ www.amorypodcast.com Consider supporting us by becoming an Amory Patron! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

Are you about to open your relationship and wondering what you're heading into? Are you currently practicing polyamory and could use some support and additional skills? In this episode, I share some key themes that can support you in the process! The learning curve is steep, but with some information and awareness, you can really enjoy it! Plus, there are a few spots open in my new small group course called PolyCurious! Check out www.amorypodcast.com or DM me on Instagram @amorypodcast - thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support

You probably already know Jessica Fern. She is the author of Polysecure, where she shares her take on Attachment Theory from the lens of polyamory. In this episode of Amory, gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming book called Polywise. Her focus is on the deeper root issues in engaging in open relationships. The topics include understanding the paradigm shift from monogamy to polyamory, exposing the cracks in existing relationships, new skills needed for relationship success, opportunity to catalyze a personal awakening...and so much more. Jessica will be publishing a Polysecure workbook later this year, and her next book Polywise in 2023. Don't worry - there are more resources on Jessica's website (www.jessicafern.com) so you don't have to wait! Resources mentioned in the podcast: Robert kegan Ken wilber www.amorypodcast.com for resources: Transforming Jealousy, Self-Love Journey, one-on-one support, and more! IG @amorypodcast Thanks for listening and for being a part of this paradigm-shifting revolution! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amorypodcast/support