20 episodes
LessThan83 Podcast Kevin
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- Society & Culture
Elisabeth and Kevin talk about how to live, love, and thrive in ethically non-monogamous relationships. We bring in people who's lives and experiences are different from our own and speak with them about what does and doesn't work for them as well.
We've both been polyamorous for over 10 years and helped lead educational organizations that facilitate discussion and social acceptance of polyamory and ethical non-monogamy. We've been friends for a long time and have always been able to talk and laugh about any topic.
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What is Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy?
In Today’s podcast we discuss: We cover a wide range of the basics. Future episodes will touch on these topics in more depth.
What is ethical non-monogamy and polyamory?
Who are we?
Communication
Relationship check ins
How do we identify?
Online and in person communities
Dating
Jealousy
Date night anxiety
STI testing
What do we get out of ENM?
We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below.
Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised.
Contact us:
Twitter: @LessThan83Pod
Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com
Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast
Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/
Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod
Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co
Credits
Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth
Editing: Jordan Davis
Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode.
Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding
Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast -
Unicorns and an Interview with a Polyam Friendly Therapist
In this episode: We talk about unicorns and have an interview with Sarah who is a polyam, LGBT+, and kink friendly therapist.
Main topic
Definition
What's the issue around seeking a third?
You can have an ethical triad
How to do it wrong?
But, we have a lot of love to give
Our experiences in triads
Why are unicorns wanted when you first open a relationship?
Are you down with the OPP?
Are you using the right terms for the ENM you want to have?
Can you feel the same about two different people?
Can you be equal in a relationship?
Interview:
Who is Sarah?
When should you see a therapist?
Coming out
Polyam helps you with risk assessment
Recommendations around vague rules
We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below.
Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised.
Contact us:
Twitter: @LessThan83Pod
Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com
Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast
Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/
Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod
Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co
Credits
Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth
Editing: Jordan Davis
Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode.
Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding
Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast -
Long Distance Relationships & How to Find a Polyam Friendly Therapist
We discuss: long distance relationships and finish a conversation with Sarah the polyam friendly therapist.
Our experiences
Choose your own adventure
Love languages: words of affirmation, touch, gifts, acts of service, quality time
Explanation and examples of love languages
Love languages can be different in LDR
How to maintain a LDR (Visitation, Expectations)
Concerns around LDR
How do you find a polyam friendly therapist?
In what ways can our relationships impact our mental health?
We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below.
Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised.
Contact us:
Twitter: @LessThan83Pod
Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com
Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast
Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/
Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod
Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co
Credits
Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth
Editing: Jordan Davis
Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode.
Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding
Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast -
Dating, Partner Selection, and Relationship Amateur Hour
In Today’s podcast: Dating advice followed by relationship amateur hour.
This episode was recorded before the pandemic changed how we met people. Check out last week's episodes about Long Distance Relationships if this one doesn't help.
Dating within the polyam community
Crossover with other communities
Online community spaces
Friends
Cheating, honesty, and consent
When do you disclose you're polyamorous
Online Dating (OLD)
What not to do
Relationship amatuer hour:
What are your tips for dealing with a monogamous metamour?
What are some of the key questions to ask yourself before pulling the plug on the relationship?
We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below.
Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised.
Contact us:
Twitter: @LessThan83Pod
Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com
Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast
Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/
Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod
Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co
Credits
Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth
Editing: Jordan Davis
Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode.
Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding
Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast -
Hierarchy vs. Entanglement & Relationship Amateur Hour
In today’s podcast: Entanglement vs. Hierarchy, and another segment of Relationship Amateur Hour!
Hierarchy vs. Entanglement
Definitions of Hierarchy
Considerations for the "why" of hierarchy
Definition of Entanglement
Personal experiences
Are relationships a buffet?
Relationship Amateur Hour: What if I discover I'm polyamorous while in a long-term monogamous relationship?
Could that realization be why the divorce rate is high?
Media portrayals of polyamorous relationships - or lack thereof?
Finding truly helpful resources, learning useful terms
Polyamory under duress?
Research and conversation with polyamorous people as ways to avoid common pitfalls in learning about or transitioning to polyamory
Polyamory, a bouquet of options
Rules and wanting control
Relationship check-ins? Of course!
We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below.
Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised.
Contact us:
Twitter: @LessThan83Pod
Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com
Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast
Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/
Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod
Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co
Credits
Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth
Editing: Jordan Davis
Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode.
Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding
Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast -
New Relationship Energy and an Interview with Rick
In today’s podcast: New Relationship Energy
New Relationship Energy:
Personal experiences w/ NRE
Impact of NRE on relationships
Adonis effect - seeing your metamore through your partner's NRE
Mitigation strategies for NRE: keeping dates, reflecting on positives in relationship,
Duration of NRE for us and general norms
Setting boundaries around discussions about new partner
Rick Interview:
Time to date together?
What do we look for when media doesn't display polyamory.
Local communities are fun to participate in.
X-men triad relationship!?
We want to answer your questions about ethical non-monogamy or relationships. Send your questions to our contact information below.
Want to submit your relationship challenges and have the hosts help you out? Please send a brief description of what you need help with in 4 to 6 sentences and we will answer your question on the podcast. All names will be anonymised.
Contact us:
Facebook: facebook.com/LessThan83/
Email: LessThan83Pod@gmail.com
Reddit: /u/LessThan83Podcast
Patreon: Patreon.com/LessThan83Pod
Twitter: @LessThan83Pod
Website: LessThan83-Podcast.Pinecast.co
Credits
Co-hosts: Kevin Leahy and Elisabeth
Editing: Jordan Davis
Intro music, transition music, and credit music are all by Antti Luode.
Awesome logo design by Carmen Bolding
Support LessThan83 Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/lessthan83-podcast