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Welcome to Hiatus Week 1.
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Even while I'm taking some time off, I wanted to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships.
00:00:16.487 --> 00:00:26.414
I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity.
00:00:26.414 --> 00:00:36.588
So, to keep the conversations alive, I've taken a look back at my two years of episodes and noticed some exciting themes emerging.
00:00:36.588 --> 00:00:45.503
Each week during my hiatus, I'll post a specially curated playlist of episodes centered on a specific topic.
00:00:45.503 --> 00:00:55.326
Then you'll find links to those episodes in the show notes to help you dive deeper into areas that might resonate with where you are in your journey.
00:00:55.326 --> 00:01:03.728
Let's continue exploring, growing and embracing the expansiveness of relationship diversity together.
00:01:03.728 --> 00:01:09.906
This week's focus is relationship diversity foundations and exploration.
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There are clearly so many episodes I could list under this theme, because that's what this podcast is about, but here are some of my favorites.
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We'll start with episode one.
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What is relationship diversity?
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Could it really be the answer to fulfilling intimate relationships?
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In this first episode, you'll learn more about me and my history with relationships, and it's a journey with many twists and turns.
00:01:39.394 --> 00:01:41.762
I'll also define relationship diversity.
00:01:41.762 --> 00:01:51.272
Why this way of relating is so important to me and why I think it may be the new paradigm of conscious, intentional relationships.
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Next up is episode two, exploring diverse relationship structures.
00:01:56.191 --> 00:02:05.271
In this episode I explore four basic intimate relationship structures as a jumping off point for the whole discussion.
00:02:05.271 --> 00:02:12.536
These four basic structures include soloamory, monogamy, open relationships and polyamory.
00:02:12.536 --> 00:02:18.870
I also explore the idea of labels, the positives and the negatives of these concepts and ideas.
00:02:18.870 --> 00:02:25.789
The goal is to find, explore and live into our own unique identity.
00:02:25.789 --> 00:02:32.627
Then next is episode three wounded versus healed expression in diverse relationships.
00:02:32.627 --> 00:02:46.953
In this episode I explore both the wounded expression and the healed or true expression with each of the four basic relationship structures Again soloamory, monogamy, open relationships and polyamory.
00:02:46.953 --> 00:02:51.211
I hear from so many people statements like that structure just doesn't work.
00:02:51.211 --> 00:03:05.028
However, when you dive in deeper to look at what's underneath that statement, you may find that it's not the structure that isn't working, but instead it may be where the person is coming from while in the structure.
00:03:05.711 --> 00:03:11.463
The next one is episode 34, what determines if a relationship is a success.
00:03:11.463 --> 00:03:19.038
So in this episode I look at societal views about what determines whether a relationship is successful or not.
00:03:19.038 --> 00:03:33.650
This is really important to look at and dive into, because this idea of a successful relationship is very limited in the current paradigm of intimate relationships.
00:03:33.650 --> 00:03:49.574
So, within the context of relationship diversity, the qualifier of a successful relationship becomes am I being my true self in this relationship and am I honoring my needs and desires while honoring my partners?
00:03:49.574 --> 00:03:56.185
Like I said, this is foundational in relooking at our relational subconscious beliefs.
00:03:56.751 --> 00:04:08.122
The next episode in this playlist is episode 59, transcending monogamy and polyamory a deep dive into relational freedom with Dr Jorge Ferrer.
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What if we gave ourselves the freedom to move beyond the labels of monogamy and polyamory and instead focus on the diverse and complex nature of relationships themselves?
00:04:20.295 --> 00:04:34.115
In this episode, I engage in an incredibly thought-provoking conversation with Dr Jorge Ferrer, a renowned clinical psychologist and author who shares his advocacy for relational freedom.
00:04:34.115 --> 00:04:47.795
We dive into the heart of relationship diversity, challenging the entrenched binary thinking and fueling a discourse that encourages fluid identities and a more open-minded approach to relationships.
00:04:47.795 --> 00:04:59.771
He's coined the term Novogamy as a new paradigm of relationships that transcend the monogamy polyamory binary, and I'm going to give a bonus episode here.
00:04:59.771 --> 00:05:19.682
So if you'd like to hear how Novogamy is playing out on a personal level, then check out episode 120, living More Consciously and Wisely in your Relationships with Waking Youth's Carlotta Geddesh, where she talks about her thoughts on novogamy and why that term resonated so deeply with her.
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Next episode I'm going to tag is episode 74, a PSA.
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You are unique.
00:05:26.482 --> 00:05:29.492
Why are you trying to fit your relationship into a box?
00:05:29.492 --> 00:05:43.043
One of the common themes that has emerged over the past two years has been that every relationship is as unique as you are, so encouraging people to design a relationship structure most aligned with who they are.
00:05:43.043 --> 00:05:49.423
If you've been searching for permission to be your unique self in your unique relationships, check this one out.
00:05:49.423 --> 00:06:01.555
And finally, to give you an idea of an outside the box structure, check out episode 109, the Monopoly Relationship Challenges and Solutions with Dr Elizabeth Sheff.
00:06:01.555 --> 00:06:09.038
Dr Eli demystifies this structure where one person wants monogamy and the other desires polyamory.
00:06:09.038 --> 00:06:18.432
It can work for many people, but it takes education, support and a continual questioning of self-judgments and out-of-date relational beliefs.
00:06:18.432 --> 00:06:19.576
That's it.
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Happy listening and remember to stay curious.
00:00:00.119 --> 00:00:02.665
Welcome to Hiatus Week 1.
00:00:02.665 --> 00:00:16.487
Even while I'm taking some time off, I wanted to continue showing up for you and pursuing my passion, which is to help people break free from societal norms and rethink everything they know about relationships.
00:00:16.487 --> 00:00:26.414
I truly believe there's a new paradigm for relationships being birthed, one grounded in the concept and foundations of relationship diversity.
00:00:26.414 --> 00:00:36.588
So, to keep the conversations alive, I've taken a look back at my two years of episodes and noticed some exciting themes emerging.
00:00:36.588 --> 00:00:45.503
Each week during my hiatus, I'll post a specially curated playlist of episodes centered on a specific topic.
00:00:45.503 --> 00:00:55.326
Then you'll find links to those episodes in the show notes to help you dive deeper into areas that might resonate with where you are in your journey.
00:00:55.326 --> 00:01:03.728
Let's continue exploring, growing and embracing the expansiveness of relationship diversity together.
00:01:03.728 --> 00:01:09.906
This week's focus is relationship diversity foundations and exploration.
00:01:09.906 --> 00:01:19.956
There are clearly so many episodes I could list under this theme, because that's what this podcast is about, but here are some of my favorites.
00:01:19.956 --> 00:01:22.143
We'll start with episode one.
00:01:22.143 --> 00:01:24.087
What is relationship diversity?
00:01:24.087 --> 00:01:28.325
Could it really be the answer to fulfilling intimate relationships?
00:01:28.325 --> 00:01:39.394
In this first episode, you'll learn more about me and my history with relationships, and it's a journey with many twists and turns.
00:01:39.394 --> 00:01:41.762
I'll also define relationship diversity.
00:01:41.762 --> 00:01:51.272
Why this way of relating is so important to me and why I think it may be the new paradigm of conscious, intentional relationships.
00:01:52.019 --> 00:01:56.191
Next up is episode two, exploring diverse relationship structures.
00:01:56.191 --> 00:02:05.271
In this episode I explore four basic intimate relationship structures as a jumping off point for the whole discussion.
00:02:05.271 --> 00:02:12.536
These four basic structures include soloamory, monogamy, open relationships and polyamory.
00:02:12.536 --> 00:02:18.870
I also explore the idea of labels, the positives and the negatives of these concepts and ideas.
00:02:18.870 --> 00:02:25.789
The goal is to find, explore and live into our own unique identity.
00:02:25.789 --> 00:02:32.627
Then next is episode three wounded versus healed expression in diverse relationships.
00:02:32.627 --> 00:02:46.953
In this episode I explore both the wounded expression and the healed or true expression with each of the four basic relationship structures Again soloamory, monogamy, open relationships and polyamory.
00:02:46.953 --> 00:02:51.211
I hear from so many people statements like that structure just doesn't work.
00:02:51.211 --> 00:03:05.028
However, when you dive in deeper to look at what's underneath that statement, you may find that it's not the structure that isn't working, but instead it may be where the person is coming from while in the structure.
00:03:05.711 --> 00:03:11.463
The next one is episode 34, what determines if a relationship is a success.
00:03:11.463 --> 00:03:19.038
So in this episode I look at societal views about what determines whether a relationship is successful or not.
00:03:19.038 --> 00:03:33.650
This is really important to look at and dive into, because this idea of a successful relationship is very limited in the current paradigm of intimate relationships.
00:03:33.650 --> 00:03:49.574
So, within the context of relationship diversity, the qualifier of a successful relationship becomes am I being my true self in this relationship and am I honoring my needs and desires while honoring my partners?
00:03:49.574 --> 00:03:56.185
Like I said, this is foundational in relooking at our relational subconscious beliefs.
00:03:56.751 --> 00:04:08.122
The next episode in this playlist is episode 59, transcending monogamy and polyamory a deep dive into relational freedom with Dr Jorge Ferrer.
00:04:08.122 --> 00:04:20.295
What if we gave ourselves the freedom to move beyond the labels of monogamy and polyamory and instead focus on the diverse and complex nature of relationships themselves?
00:04:20.295 --> 00:04:34.115
In this episode, I engage in an incredibly thought-provoking conversation with Dr Jorge Ferrer, a renowned clinical psychologist and author who shares his advocacy for relational freedom.
00:04:34.115 --> 00:04:47.795
We dive into the heart of relationship diversity, challenging the entrenched binary thinking and fueling a discourse that encourages fluid identities and a more open-minded approach to relationships.
00:04:47.795 --> 00:04:59.771
He's coined the term Novogamy as a new paradigm of relationships that transcend the monogamy polyamory binary, and I'm going to give a bonus episode here.
00:04:59.771 --> 00:05:19.682
So if you'd like to hear how Novogamy is playing out on a personal level, then check out episode 120, living More Consciously and Wisely in your Relationships with Waking Youth's Carlotta Geddesh, where she talks about her thoughts on novogamy and why that term resonated so deeply with her.
00:05:20.451 --> 00:05:25.098
Next episode I'm going to tag is episode 74, a PSA.
00:05:25.098 --> 00:05:26.482
You are unique.
00:05:26.482 --> 00:05:29.492
Why are you trying to fit your relationship into a box?
00:05:29.492 --> 00:05:43.043
One of the common themes that has emerged over the past two years has been that every relationship is as unique as you are, so encouraging people to design a relationship structure most aligned with who they are.
00:05:43.043 --> 00:05:49.423
If you've been searching for permission to be your unique self in your unique relationships, check this one out.
00:05:49.423 --> 00:06:01.555
And finally, to give you an idea of an outside the box structure, check out episode 109, the Monopoly Relationship Challenges and Solutions with Dr Elizabeth Sheff.
00:06:01.555 --> 00:06:09.038
Dr Eli demystifies this structure where one person wants monogamy and the other desires polyamory.
00:06:09.038 --> 00:06:18.432
It can work for many people, but it takes education, support and a continual questioning of self-judgments and out-of-date relational beliefs.
00:06:18.432 --> 00:06:19.576
That's it.
00:06:19.576 --> 00:06:24.069
Happy listening and remember to stay curious.
