Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast

Nov 18 2024 33 ep. 45 mins 26

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You co-hosts T&A, Tara Lynne Franco, Relationship and Awesomeness Coach & André Turcotte, Sex+ Psychotherapist, share their ideas and advice on how to have authentic, connected, secure and sexy non-monogamous relationships whether you're monogamish, in an open relationship, a swinger, polyamorous or a relationship anarchist! They bring together knowledge their years of personal experiences in polyamory, their professional practices working with individuals and couples, professional training + the best information available out there! Visit https://www.taraandandre.com/

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Casual Car Conversations: STIs, Testing & Acceptable Risk

Nov 18 2024 57 mins

You may not find it surprising but we talk about non-monogamy, relationships, sex and related topics A LOT, especially when we are driving or travelling. We were having one such conversation recently and decided to record it as we felt our listeners would find it helpful to hear as we work through and discuss a situation that arose for us personally around possible STI exposure an

What to Say? How to Talk to Kids About Non-Monogamy, Sex, Kink and Other Stuff

Nov 11 2024 76 mins

Talking to kids about topics like non-monogamy, sex, intimacy, kink and relationships can sometimes feel daunting parents. It's easy to worry about saying the wrong thing, making things awkward, or just plain messing it up. In this episode, we sit down with sexuality educator Ms. Ashley Robertson for a deep dive into guiding these conversations with kids of all ages—from toddler

Building, Rebuilding and Maintaining Trust in Relationships - Part 1

Oct 28 2024 61 mins

In this two-part series we take a deep dive into one of the most essential—and sometimes challenging—aspects of relationships: TRUST! Recently many our the Let's Talk Polyamory private Facebook group and in our individual coaching and therapy practices have raised TRUST as an issue they are currently facing in their relationships. For some it is because of a specific situatio

69 Ways To Amplify Your Sex Life with Your Partners

Oct 15 2024 49 mins

Sex... we love it, we want it, and, for many, it is part of our "why" behind being consensually non-monogamous in the first place. Having said that, if we've been intimate, or in a relationship, with someone for a longer period of time, things can sometimes feel a little stale. At the same time, the ⚡️New Relationship Energy (NRE) we may be experiencing with others we are in

Can MONO-POLY Relationships Really Work?

Oct 07 2024 43 mins

Welcome to Season 2 of the Let’s Talk Polyamory Podcast! We are kicking things off with a hotly debated topic: Can Mono-Poly Relationships Really Work? What happens when one partner is monogamous while the other embraces polyamory? Are these relationships destined for failure, or can they actually thrive? Mono-Poly relationships come with unique challenges—navigating asymmetri

Season 1: It's a Wrap!

Aug 19 2024 2 mins

Thank you for an amazing first season of the Let’s Talk Polyamory Podcast! We will be back with Season 2 and brand new episodes starting in late September 2024. In Season 2 we are inviting some very special guests to join us to take a deeper dive into how you can successfully navigate consensual non-monogamy making it secure, adventurous and even more sexy! In the meantime you

Kites and Strings: Relationship Roles and Dynamics in Non-Monogamy

Aug 12 2024 40 mins

It's said that in successful relationships, there's always a KITE and a STRING. Which are you? You may have heard of this metaphor which is often used to describe dynamics in monogamous couples, however in this episode: Kites & Strings: Relationship Roles and Dynamics in Non-Monogamy, we take a polyamory spin on it and talk about how it may apply to the world of non-mon

How Much Do I Want To Know? From DADT To All the Juicy Details

Aug 05 2024 44 mins

While we all know that open and honest communication is the key to relationships success, a recent University of California study found that there’s plenty of people would rather not know certain details about what their partner is up to! This is one of the big questions that people often struggle with, and are often at odds with, in non-monogamous relationships. Some prefer the

Pardon Me But You’re Stepping on My BOUNDARIES

Jul 29 2024 42 mins

Personal boundaries… they’re the imaginary lines we can draw around ourselves to maintain balance and protect our bodies, minds, emotions, and time for ourselves and from the behaviour or demands of others. Our boundaries are most effective when we are first clear about them ourselves and then when we communicate them to others. If you find it hard to share your boundaries, yo

Relationship Rules By the Numbers: 1-1-1 to 69!

Jul 22 2024 53 mins

You’ve probably seen the various “rules” out there that attempt to cleverly use numbers to describe what you should or shouldn’t do in a relationship or when dating. Having rules and guidelines to follow to lead you to a desired outcome can be helpful and even comforting. Like the 2-2-2 one that suggests that couples should go on a date once every two weeks, spend a weekend