Dear Poly

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Bianca, Ava and Mikayla, local drag queens that participate in drag story time events within the local community. We recently had an event that was attended by the Proud Boys and I wanted to give the entertainers a platform to share their experience and share their side of the story.  If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and if you listen on Spotify or Apple please give us a rating it helps others find us. Follow us on the Gram, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Bianca AvaMikaylaMusic:Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory.  In this episode we are joined by Nash, Mr Ohio Leather 2020 as he shares his thought on the past, present and future of the gay leather community.  If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy.Resources:Nash: https://www.instagram.com/nash_rambler/Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. This is part 2 so make sure you go back and listen to part 1 if you have not yet.  In this episode we are joined by Fernanda, the host of Polycurious as she shares with us her very unique journey to polyamory.  If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and if you listen on Spotify or Apple please give us a rating it helps others find us. Follow us on the Gram, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Listen to Polycurious here:https://link.chtbl.com/polycuriouspodcastInstagram https://instagram.com/polycuriouspodcast?igshid=1mrwl69kdbtasTwitterhttps://mobile.twitter.com/polycuriouspod?s=21&t=W86XAJMTncquccBm17iqFQFacebook https://m.facebook.com/PolycuriousPodcast/?tsid=0.5207405603100951&source=resultTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@polycurious?_t=8VBwNOax1Kg&_r=1Music:Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Fernanda, the host of Polycurious as she shares with us her very unique journey to polyamory.  If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and if you listen on Spotify or Apple please give us a rating it helps others find us. Follow us on the Gram, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Listen to Polycurious here:https://link.chtbl.com/polycuriouspodcastInstagram https://instagram.com/polycuriouspodcast?igshid=1mrwl69kdbtasTwitterhttps://mobile.twitter.com/polycuriouspod?s=21&t=W86XAJMTncquccBm17iqFQFacebook https://m.facebook.com/PolycuriousPodcast/?tsid=0.5207405603100951&source=resultTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@polycurious?_t=8VBwNOax1Kg&_r=1Music:Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly and welcome to the fourth episode of Kink'd our new series focused on educating and normalizing sexual exploration. In this episode we are joined by Pup Rusty and Pup Atari as they share with us what its like to get into your pup space, what's necessary to get involved in the pup community and share with us about the culture of the pup community. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and if you listen on Spotify or Apple please give us a rating it helps others find us. Follow us on the Gram, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Atari:Twitter - @VCSDOGRusty:https://www.twitch.tv/sir_leftyTwitter - @pup_rusty_nashThe Gram - @pup_rusty_nashMusic: Dark 'n' Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to Part 2 of the 5th and final  episode of our shame series. In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Cunningham and Nika Cherrelle as they share their personal and professional experiences with shame as well as share some very useful tools in overcoming and dealing with some of the struggles we face with shame.  Trigger warning there is a discussion about sexual assault.  Check below for links to Elizabeth and Nika. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources: Elizabeth Cunninghamhttps://linktr.ee/ElzCunningham (the link to ALL of her things!) Go followNika Cherrellehttps://nikacherrelles.com/ (Go visit her page!)Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the 5th and final  episode of our shame series. In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Cunningham and Nika Cherrelle as they share their personal and professional experiences with shame as well as share some very useful tools in overcoming and dealing with some of the struggles we face with shame.  Trigger warning there is a discussion about sexual assault.  Check below for links to Elizabeth and Nika. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources: Elizabeth Cunninghamhttps://linktr.ee/ElzCunningham (the link to ALL of her things!) Go followNika Cherrellehttps://nikacherrelles.com/ (Go visit her page!)Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the 4th episode of our shame series. In this episode we invite back Sky Kinsman to talk about overcoming shame. She discusses her personal experience and the tools she uses when coaching others to give us some very useful tools in overcoming and dealing with some of the struggles we face with shame.  Check below for links to Sky. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources: Sky KinsmanInstragram - https://www.instagram.com/intimacycoachingwithsky/Website - https://www.skykinsman.com/Relationship Check in:1. Adoration and Gratitude 2. Continuum Reflection- Affection- Trust- Communication- Finances - Shared Responsibility - Autonomy- Body - Sex- Unexpressed fears and concerns3. Action items/ To do list4. Week ahead's schedule Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory and welcome to the third episode of our shame series. In this episode we invite Sean Applause back to discuss what it was like growing up as an only child in a very midwestern environment and how the influences of his family impacted his life and development of self as he explored his sexuality and gender expression. We also discuss his role models  and how they helped him find community and overcome shame. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and if you listen on Spotify or Apple please give us a rating it helps others find us. Follow us on the Gram, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Sean Applause https://linktr.ee/seanapplauseMusic:Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the second episode of the Shame series. I am so excited to share this series with you! It's been a work in progress for awhile now and I hope that you learn as much as I have! In this episode we talk about shame associated with negative religious experiences and how it impacts your life. We invite Fina of serafina blog on to share her experience and how she has worked to help others. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy.Resources:IG: @serafinablogWebsite: serafinablog.com Podcast: Mindful Minds every other Friday at 6AM PST - available on ALL streaming platforms Email: contact.serafinablog@gmail.comThe Body Keeps the Scorehttps://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1659378977&refinements=p_27%3ABessel+van+der+Kolk+M.D.&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Bessel+van+der+Kolk+M.D. Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the first episode of the Shame series. I am so excited to share this series with you! It's been a work in progress for awhile now and I hope that you learn as much as I have! In this episode we welcome two guests Morgan from lifeofmorgs on the Gram and an old friend Jen form way back! Together we discuss shame associated with the body and how it occurs and how it impacts our lives. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy.Resources:https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmorgs__/https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory.  With our upcoming month of shame in August I thought this would be a great opportunity to share my experience at the nudist resort that I attended earlier this month. I was shocked by the specific insecurities that I was confronted with and thought Sky would be the perfect person to discuss this topic! Check below for links to Sky. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources: Sky KinsmanInstragram - https://www.instagram.com/intimacycoachingwithsky/Website - https://www.skykinsman.com/Relationship Check in:1. Adoration and Gratitude 2. Continuum Reflection- Affection- Trust- Communication- Finances - Shared Responsibility - Autonomy- Body - Sex- Unexpressed fears and concerns3. Action items/ To do list4. Week ahead's schedule AANR - American Association for Nude Recreation - https://www.aanr.com/Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly and welcome to the third episode of Kink'd our new series focused on educating and normalizing sexual exploration. In this episode we are joined by Columbus's very own rising star in the circuit party scene, Sean Applause. We discuss a broad spectrum of topics from sexuality and gender expression to being a pioneer on OnlyFans and exhibitionism on the dance floor. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and if you listen on Spotify or Apple please give us a rating it helps others find us. Follow us on the Gram, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Sean Applause https://linktr.ee/seanapplauseTerms:Exhibitionism - a broad term that generally refers to everything from having sex outside or in front of others to exposing yourself to other people publicly. Agoraphilia - a fetish that is defined as sexual arousal derived from open spaces or having sex in public. Disclaimer - These acts are illegal in most countries so please make sure that you only engage in this behavior in environments that are safe and supportive like fetish or sex clubs and where your audience is made up of consenting adults. Music:Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Andre and his wonderful partner Sushanna as we take on the topic of adding a 3rd to a long term relationship. This is something that can be incredibly exciting but also terrifying. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and if you listen on Spotify or Apple please give us a rating it helps others find us. Follow us on the Gram, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Andre and Sushannahttps://comingcloser.carrd.co/The Coursehttps://opentomore.mykajabi.com/offers/XdJzWBox/checkoutMusic:Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. This is part 2 and this is when it gets really good! In this episode we bring Elizabeth Cunningham back to help provide more information around a episodes 17 and 18 about managing your partners discomfort. We had a couple of listeners reach out wanting us to dig a little deeper into some of the behavior aspects of supporting your partner.  This topic is a challenging one and trying to get everything into one episode was difficult so I'm glad we got to come back to it. Make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you love our content please give us a 5 star rating. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover feel free to reach out via our website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at dearpolypodcast.  Make sure to follow, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy! Resources:Elizabeth Cunninghamhttps://linktr.ee/ElzCunningham (the link to ALL of her things!) Go followMusic: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we bring Elizabeth Cunningham back to help provide more information around a episodes 17 and 18 about managing your partners discomfort. We had a couple of listeners reach out wanting us to dig a little deeper into some of the behavior aspects of supporting your partner.  This topic is a challenging one and trying to get everything into one episode was difficult so I'm glad we got to come back to it. Make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you love our content please give us a 5 star rating. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover feel free to reach out via our website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at dearpolypodcast.  Make sure to follow, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy! Resources:Elizabeth Cunninghamhttps://linktr.ee/ElzCunningham (the link to ALL of her things!) Go followMusic: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we come full circle and I am joined by the hosts of Normalizing Non-Monogamy the podcast that started it all for me! We discuss what it was like for them to transition their relationship from swingers to polyamory. I have to say this episode really moved me. The level of raw, transparency and emotion that was shared is inspiring. It nearly brought me to tears as I put this episode together. I really hope you love it as much as I did and I hope it helps you in your journey. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss and episode. If you love our content please give us a 5 star rating on Apple or Spotify. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover reach out through our anonymous web form on our website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to follow, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Emma & Finhttps://www.instagram.com/nnmpodcast/https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. This is part 2 of Consent with Andre, if you haven't listened to part 1 go back! This is a great episode filled with valuable information! In this episode we discuss consent; where we are today culturally, what does it sound like, what does it look like, what does it feel like and how can we impact the future of consent culture. If you have a question or topic you would like us to discuss please feel free to reach out on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/  or through our anonymous web form at  https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/  Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on the Gram, like and share, but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Andre https://www.instagram.com/comingcloserwithandre/https://comingcloser.carrd.co/Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we welcome Andre as we discuss consent; where we are today culturally, what does it sound like, what does it look like, what does it feel like and how can we impact the future of consent culture. If you have a question or topic you would like us to discuss please feel free to reach out on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/  or through our anonymous web form at  https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/  Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on the Gram, like and share, but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Andre https://www.instagram.com/comingcloserwithandre/https://comingcloser.carrd.co/Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. This is part 2 of Managing your partners discomfort, I Hope you loved part 1 as much as I did and I hope you love part 2 as we wrap it up and give you some applicable tools to use in your own relationships. Make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover feel free to reach out via our website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at dearpolypodcast.  Make sure to follow, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy! Resources:Elizabeth Cunninghamhttps://linktr.ee/ElzCunningham (the link to ALL of her things!) Go followMusic: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Cunningham as we answer a question about managing your partners discomfort. We covered so much and all of it was valuable so I cut it into two easily digestible bites. I have to be honest I learned a lot from this episode and I think you will too! Make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover feel free to reach out via our website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at dearpolypodcast.  Make sure to follow, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy! Resources:Elizabeth Cunninghamhttps://linktr.ee/ElzCunningham (the link to ALL of her things!) Go followMusic: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

In this episode of Kink's we welcome Mykiroo a local wrestling kangaroo furry that I unexpected met at a local event. He was kind enough to come on Dear Poly to discuss what its like to be a furry, why one might be interest in becoming a furry and advice for those that are interest. We had to cut some of the conversation out for time but if you want to listen to the unedited version follow our patreon. Make sure you follow us on the gram and if you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover visit our website. Resources:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/dearpolypodcastWebistehttps://www.dearpolypodcast.com/Vocabulary Furry - Furries are people who have an interest in anthropomorphic animals, or animals with human qualities. Many furries create their own animal character, known as a fursona, which functions as their avatar within furry communities.Fursuit - Fursuits are custom-made animal costumes owned and worn by cosplayers and members of the furry fandom, commonly known as "furries"Music: Dark 'n' Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Sky Kinsman as we answer a listeners questions about managing expectations when exploring polyamory. Sky shares some very helpful tips around communication and shares a very insightful not about what happens when you aren't communicating. Check below for links to Sky. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources: Sky KinsmanInstragram - https://www.instagram.com/intimacycoachingwithsky/Website - https://www.skykinsman.com/Relationship Check in:1. Adoration and Gratitude 2. Continuum Reflection- Affection- Trust- Communication- Finances - Shared Responsibility - Autonomy- Body - Sex- Unexpressed fears and concerns3. Action items/ To do list4. Week ahead's schedule Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly and welcome to the first episode of Kink'd our new series focused on educating and normalizing sexual exploration. In this episode we get all tied up with Court Vox of thebodyvox.com I have to say I was really impressed with how he took the knotted up preconceived notions I had about bondage and gently released them. He helped me understand exactly what shibari is and we discussed why someone might be enjoy it. I highly recommend checking the links to his websites and his upcoming events. If there is a kink or sexual topic you would like us to cover please feel free to submit it through our anonymous form on our website  https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/  Make sure to subscribe, follow us on the gram https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/   but most importantly I hope you enjoy! Resources:GBTQ Men's Retreat: San Miguel de Allende, MXJune 7-13https://thebodyvox.com/btc%3A5-day-mexican-retreatSQUIRM: Objects for Sensory Experienceswww.EverybodySquirm.comMusic: Dark 'n' Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. I am so excited to introduce Rebecca Minor from genderspecialist.com. I feel like this is a perfect follow up to our last episode but also looks forward to the future. Rebecca works with youth on gender and sexuality issues but also has a lot of exposure to their relationship dynamics. In this episode we discuss the entire spectrum! It is packed with really incredible conversation and I struggled to cut it down so I didn't...I cut it in two! What better way to se the future than to look into the youth of today. If there is a topic or question you would like us to cover please reach out via our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at dearpolypodcast make sure to follow us, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy!Resources:Bio: Rebecca Minor, MSW, LICSW is a queer, Jewish clinician and coach specializing in the intersection of trauma, gender, and sexuality. As a Gender Specialist, Rebecca partners with trans and gender nonconforming youth through their journey of becoming; and is a guide to their parents in affirming it. She also offers coaching for parents and families who are looking for guidance to support their children in their journey of becoming their authentic selves. Rebecca believes in the importance of embracing human diversity and is passionate about partnering with people to cultivate the self compassion necessary to heal shame, dismantle binaries, and invite opportunities for growth and lasting change. Rebecca is an adjunct professor at Boston University School of Social work and a 200 hour level yoga instructor. In addition to her clinical work, Rebecca has provided cultural responsiveness training and consultation to organizations, schools, and business for the past decade. Social:Instagram: @gender.specialistFacebook: Rebecca Minor LICSWLinks: Download Terms: https://www.genderspecialist.com/termsKid Came Out, Now What?! Guide: https://www.genderspecialist.com/nowwhat Books:Trans sexhttps://www.amazon.com/Trans-Sex-Approaches-Sexualities-Embodiments/dp/0367331764Sex at Dawnhttps://www.amazon.com/Sex-Dawn-Stray-Modern-Relationships-ebook/dp/B007679QTGPolysecurehttps://www.amazon.com/Polysecure-Attachment-Trauma-Consensual-Nonmonogamy/dp/1944934987Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Buckle up it just gets better!! Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. I am so excited to introduce Rebecca Minor from genderspecialist.com. I feel like this is a perfect follow up to our last episode but also looks forward to the future. Rebecca works with youth on gender and sexuality issues but also has a lot of exposure to their relationship dynamics. In this episode we discuss the entire spectrum! It is packed with really incredible conversation and I struggled to cut it down so I didn't...I cut it in two! What better way to se the future than to look into the youth of today.If there is a topic or question you would like us to cover please reach out via our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at dearpolypodcast make sure to follow us, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy!Resources:Bio: Rebecca Minor, MSW, LICSW is a queer, Jewish clinician and coach specializing in the intersection of trauma, gender, and sexuality. As a Gender Specialist, Rebecca partners with trans and gender nonconforming youth through their journey of becoming; and is a guide to their parents in affirming it. She also offers coaching for parents and families who are looking for guidance to support their children in their journey of becoming their authentic selves. Rebecca believes in the importance of embracing human diversity and is passionate about partnering with people to cultivate the self compassion necessary to heal shame, dismantle binaries, and invite opportunities for growth and lasting change. Rebecca is an adjunct professor at Boston University School of Social work and a 200 hour level yoga instructor. In addition to her clinical work, Rebecca has provided cultural responsiveness training and consultation to organizations, schools, and business for the past decade.Social:Instagram: @gender.specialistFacebook: Rebecca Minor LICSWLinks:Download Terms: https://www.genderspecialist.com/termsKid Came Out, Now What?! Guide: https://www.genderspecialist.com/nowwhat Books:Trans sexhttps://www.amazon.com/Trans-Sex-Approaches-Sexualities-Embodiments/dp/0367331764Sex at Dawnhttps://www.amazon.com/Sex-Dawn-Stray-Modern-Relationships-ebook/dp/B007679QTGPolysecurehttps://www.amazon.com/Polysecure-Attachment-Trauma-Consensual-Nonmonogamy/dp/1944934987Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

First I want to say the sound quality in this episode is not great but the content was so valuable to me I wanted to put it out there. In this episode I am following the advice of a good friend that once said "question everything." As I've been on this journey of self exploration I come back to questioning my gender identity but this time with more access to information and a greater understanding of the beautiful spectrum that is gender and gender expression. I am so excited to invite Barry Brandon better known as the queer indigo on tik tok and the gram on to discuss life, love and sex off the binary. He is making waves on the internet and jet setting around the globe setting people free of societal gender norms and I couldn't think of anyone better to discuss this topic. I hope it opens your mind, makes you feel not alone or inspires you to question everything. Resources:Barry Brandon AKA the queer indigotik tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerindigoIG : https://www.instagram.com/thequeerindigoMusic: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

DearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. In the first episode of the new year we are joined by Elizabeth Cunningham as we help a listener work through the difficult conversation of asking their long-term partner to move from full swap swingers into polyamory. Elizabeth shares her experience coaching couples to provide really great insight into understanding and communicating through this tough conversation. Resources:Website: www.elizabethanncunningham.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/elzcunningham/FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/coachelzcunningham FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/221095709774825 Books:https://www.amazon.com/Polysecure-Attachment-Trauma-Consensual-Nonmonogamy/dp/1944934987https://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Slut-Third-Practical-Relationships/dp/0399579664/ref=pd_lpo_2?pd_rd_i=0399579664&psc=1Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

DearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. This is a special episode because you get to hear the voice and see the face of my best friend soul mate! He's been the inspiration behind so much of what happens here and I only have 4 more weeks with him before he moves. You also get to hear the voice of the wonderful man I'm dating! This episode was an absolute blast to record and it is filled with fun stories, new years resolutions and heart warming memories! I absolutely hope you love it! References:MorganIG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmorgs__/Music: Merry Christmas by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

DearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the first episode of our holiday series! With everyone's hectic holiday schedules we have decided to give our experts a little more time to spend with family and loved ones and will continue answering the important questions submitted in January. While we wont be answering questions from our listeners we will continue to create fun and entertaining content focused around sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode I invite you to join me at the table for Friendsgiving, quite literally join the conversation at my Friendsgiving gathering. This was an interesting group of individuals and I had no idea where the conversation was going but I thought why not bring you along for the ride! Thanks to Morgan from https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmorgs__/ for hosting our Friendsgiving! Resources:MorganIG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmorgs__/Music: Merry Christmas by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

DearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. So I have this policy of living as transparently as possible so I'm just gonna spill the tea...I didn't have an episode to put out due to scheduling issues with cohosts so I called in my friend Morgan from lifeofmorgs_ on the gram and we decided we would talk about setting the mood and we would call a few friends to get their input...let me tell you we were not prepared for all the tea! I went ahead and scrapped the first half and just kept the "phone a friend" portion because it's enough for one episode! If you want the full version join our patreon. Resources:MorganIG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmorgs__/Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

DearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we help a listener that's struggling with how to share their new journey with old friends. We welcome back Sky Kinsman as she helps us look inward to find the answer! Resources:Sky KinsmanbInstragram - https://www.instagram.com/intimacycoachingwithsky/Website - https://www.skykinsman.com/Relationship Check in:1. Adoration and Gratitude 2. Continuum Reflection- Affection- Trust- Communication- Finances - Shared Responsibility - Autonomy- Body - Sex- Unexpressed fears and concerns3. Action items/ To do list4. Week ahead's schedule Additional Resources Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/dearpolypodcastMusic: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

DearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we discuss the many different aspects of plus size sex, how it differs, how it is the same and how it can be fetishized. We will be joined by Morgan of lifeofmorgs on the Gram as she helps to provide personal insight her journey of sexual exploration as a plus size/body positive individual. Resources:MorganIG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmorgs__/BooksPerv : https://www.amazon.com/Perv-Sexual-Deviant-All-Us/dp/0374230897Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

 DearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we help a reader that is struggling to navigate a complicated relationship..wait not a relationship...well maybe it's a relationship...maybe we don't know what it is. I will be joined by Elizabeth Cunningham as we sort through the red flags and sticky situations. She asks some tough questions and helps us understand what it is that we need to face in order to really be happy. This is a slightly longer episode and I bounce around on a few topics but listen to the end because Elizabeth really gives some great information and always pulls us back with incredible insight that is relevant to the subject! Plus you get a sneak peak at an upcoming project by DearPoly!Resources:Elizabeth CunninghamWebsite: www.elizabethanncunningham.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/elzcunningham/FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/coachelzcunningham FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/221095709774825Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

DearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we cover a very sensitive topic, the inability to perform. I'll be joined by Sky Kinsman and incredibly talented intimacy coach! We will discuss the many causes and exercises that can help you overcome the issue. I'll even reveal the unique technique I used...and for our female bodied friends we've included information for you as well! Resources:Sky KinsmanbInstragram - https://www.instagram.com/intimacycoachingwithsky/Website - https://www.skykinsman.com/Relationship Check in:1. Adoration and Gratitude 2. Continuum Reflection- Affection- Trust- Communication- Finances - Shared Responsibility - Autonomy- Body - Sex- Unexpressed fears and concerns3. Action items/ To do list4. Week ahead's schedule Additional Resources Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/dearpolypodcastMusic: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

DearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we tackle the topic of anal sex or "butt stuff" as it's often referred to. Join us as we welcome cohost Morgan of https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmorgs__/ a sex positive, body positive, plus size lifestyle blogger while we discuss our personal experience and lessons learned exploring our bodies and sharing them with others. For the video of this episode, bloopers and additional content visit our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dearpolypodcastReferences:How to bottom like a porn star Paperback editionhttps://www.amazon.com/How-Bottom-Like-Porn-Star/dp/0989139751Audio versionhttps://www.amazon.com/Bottom-Like-Porn-Star-How-ebook/dp/B00GG16XZ8Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The story of me...Welcome to my podcast in this first episode you will hear Emma and Fin from Normalizing Nonmonogamy interview me for their show. I felt this was a great opportunity for you learn more about me and my journey. I hope you enjoy it, they are one of my favorite podcasts so make sure you go follow them as well!