The Poly (Pod)Cast

Richard Lewis and Siobhan Kenna

On The Poly (Pod)Cast we lift the lid on what life's like in a polyamorous relationship. We answer common questions, debunk misconceptions and contribute to the growing conversation around ethical non-monogamy (ENM). Whether you're polyamorous, monogamous or elsewhere on the spectrum, this podcast is for every person, regardless of relationship style or status.

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Top 10 The Poly (Pod)Cast Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Poly (Pod)Cast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Poly (Pod)Cast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Poly (Pod)Cast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Discover Your Bonding Type feat. Dr. Eli Sheff

The Poly (Pod)Cast

05/27/24 • 90 min

We are joined by Dr. Eli Sheff, the world's foremost academic expert on polyamorous families with children.

In this episode, we discuss The Bonding Project, her endeavour to help people across the relationship spectrum learn more about how they bond. We took The Bonding Project tests and discuss our results with Dr. Eli, plus we get an update on her work studying polyamorous families.

But first, Siobhan tells Rich about an article that compares being single and being polyamorous.

We can't thank Dr. Eli enough for joining us on the show. Check out The Bonding Project, Dr. Eli's website and her blog on Psychology Today.

Complete OPEN's 2024 Non-Monogamy Community Survey and read The Conversation article.

You can follow us on socials, @poly_podcast on Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube and Threads. Find us at our website, the-poly-podcast.captivate.fm. Get in touch with us at our email address, [email protected].

Being A Secondary

The Poly (Pod)Cast

04/15/24 • 49 min

Does anyone actually like being a secondary?

Today, we dive into some of your good, bad and mixed experiences of being a secondary. We chat about the term 'secondary' and how it could be improved, some of the reasons why being a secondary can work and the difference between implied and intentional hierarchies.

Thanks so much to everyone who shared their experiences with us for this episode.

You can buy tickets for our workshop Polyamory: Lifestyle of Orientation here.

Be A 'Responsible Slutty Person' feat. Noa Elan

The Poly (Pod)Cast

04/01/24 • 78 min

WARNING: We have a brief discussion about self-harm in this episode.

We are joined by the CEO of Plura Noa Elan. Plura is an app that facilitates connections between burner, queer, artist, creative, polyamorous, wellness, kink, conscious, spiritual, and alternative people.

We chat to Noa about the difficulties of cultivating consent in online spaces and the ways that social media is limiting meaningful virtual discussions about sex and sexuality.

Find out more about Plura at their website. Download the Plura App at the App Store or on Google Play.

Check out Siobhan's latest article for i News.

Does Non-Monogamy Make You Repeat Toxic Relationship Patterns? feat. Meg Wilson

The Poly (Pod)Cast

03/18/24 • 70 min

Our very first Australian-based guest joins us on the show!

Meg Wilson is the founder and lead therapist of Unison Counselling, a practice that focuses on issues relating to polyamory, non-monogamy, open relationships, and the LGBTQIA+ communities.

We chat to her about how being non-monogamous might impact your nervous system and if maintaining multiple romantic or sexual relationships could increase your risk of repeating destructive relationship patterns. We also delve into increased hyper-individualism in western society and why it's especially important to build connection in this context.

But first, Siobhan shares a 'radical' new thing she's trying out.

A massive thanks to Meg for starting her day incredibly early to accomodate the 11-hour time difference between London and Melbourne so she could come on the show. Find her offerings at the Unison Counselling website.

Check out Siobhan's latest article about non-monogamy and step-parenting.

How To (Safely) Come Out At Work Feat. Dr. Lily Lamboy

The Poly (Pod)Cast

03/04/24 • 91 min

We are joined by the talented and inspiring Dr. Lily Lamboy. She's the co-founder and managing director of the Modern Family Institute and a director at the Organisation for Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy (OPEN).

We chat about things poly people should consider when coming out at work and how employers can support their workers' family and relationship structures. We also discuss the constant conflation between sex and non-monogamy and the need for all family and relationship structures to be protected in law.

But first, Rich and Siobhan discuss sexism, jealously, discrimination and other fun stuff!

A huge thanks to Lily for joining us on the show. Check out the Modern Family Institute and OPEN's Open Workplaces Initiative. Visit OPEN's website and you can join OPEN's Discord. Rachel Lark's song is here.

Read The Guardian article on polyamory that we discuss.

Growing Up With A Poly Parent feat. Jon Simons

The Poly (Pod)Cast

02/19/24 • 56 min

In this episode, we're joined by Jon Simons, a certified life coach who works with people within the gender, sexual, and romantic minority communities. Their dad also came out as poly when they were 11-years-old.

Jon shares their personal experiences of growing up with a poly parent, what it was like knowing non-monogamy was an option at such a young age and how this impacted their understanding of their own sexuality and orientation. We also discuss BDSM relationships and the limitations of seeing the end of a relationship as a 'failure'. To round out, we play Poly Quest with Jon.

But first up, Rich and Siobhan discuss some exciting poly news out of California.

A massive thanks to Jon for coming on the show. You can find them and their offerings at their website.

If you'd like to get involved in OPEN's work in Berkley and Oakland you can at this link.

Unlock Your Authentic Sexual Self feat. Gigi Engle

The Poly (Pod)Cast

02/05/24 • 64 min

Today we are joined by award-winning author and certified sex & relationships psychotherapist Gigi Engle.

We talk about how shame can manifest around sex and sexuality, why it can be so hard to overcome and some strategies to beat it. We also discuss stigmas, stereotypes and hypersexualistion that are often applied to non-monog folk, plus we delve into the power of masturbation.

First, Rich and Siobhan discuss some recent news stories around non-monogamy and the possible economic benefits of being poly!

A huge thanks to Gigi for joining us on the show. You can find Gigi and her offerings at her website. She works at The Therapy Yard and is on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. Her book is 'All The F*cking Mistakes'.

Uncoupling, Jealousy And Radical Honesty feat. Nicole Pacent

The Poly (Pod)Cast

01/22/24 • 94 min

It's a longy, but a goody.

Today we are joined by actor, producer and writer Nicole Pacent to talk about everything from jealousy, to commitment, to starting new relationships and transitioning in others. For the first time, Nicole talks about uncoupling from a long-term partner who is a parent to her son and the difficulty navigating this when there is no social script.

We also talk about the risks of being out as Poly, the power of radical honesty and myths around Poly people and feeling jealous.

This is a raw, honest and funny episode and we are so excited to share it with you.

We can't thank Nicole enough for her openness and vulnerability in sharing her story with us. You can find Nicole on Instagram and check out Coming Out Pod. You can find out more about As Love Goes here.

If you'd like to continue to support the show, please leave us a review, a five-star rating and share this episode with someone in your network.

Hierarchy: Good Or Bad?

The Poly (Pod)Cast

01/08/24 • 73 min

To ring in the new year, we dive into the topic of relationship hierarchy. We discuss the arguments for and against hierarchical non-monogamy, ethical considerations when structuring your relationships and if there is a difference between structural hierarchy and emotional hierarchy.

We also chat about if it's possible to practice non-heirarchical non-monogamy when you're married and how we see our future marriage looking.

If you'd like to continue to support the show, please leave us a review, a five-star rating and share this episode with someone in your network.

Our First Ever Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy feat. Brett Chamberlin

The Poly (Pod)Cast

07/08/24 • 62 min

Happy Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy!

To discuss the first ever week of its kind we welcome back the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Organisation of Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy (OPEN) Brett Chamberlin. We discuss how the week came about, each of the day's themes and how each of us can get involved.

A huge thanks to Brett for coming on the show. You can find out more about the Non-Monogamy Week of Visibility and about OPEN. During our interview, Brett also mentioned OPEN's campaign on Facebook's AI Chatbots, the Centre for Intimacy Justice and the Woodhull Freedom Foundation.

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How many episodes does The Poly (Pod)Cast have?

The Poly (Pod)Cast currently has 46 episodes available.

What topics does The Poly (Pod)Cast cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Podcasts and Relationships.

What is the most popular episode on The Poly (Pod)Cast?

The episode title 'Be A 'Responsible Slutty Person' feat. Noa Elan' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Poly (Pod)Cast?

The average episode length on The Poly (Pod)Cast is 68 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Poly (Pod)Cast released?

Episodes of The Poly (Pod)Cast are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Poly (Pod)Cast?

The first episode of The Poly (Pod)Cast was released on Apr 15, 2023.

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Richard Lewis and Siobhan Kenna

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