95 episodes
Making Polyamory Work Libby Sinback
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- Society & Culture
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4.9 • 162 Ratings
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Grounded in reality and untamed honesty, Libby Sinback tackles the hard questions about how to create and maintain authentic, loving and healthy nonmonogamous relationships.
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The Heart Wants What it Wants
Libby offers an uncomfortable but necessary reality check: love alone doesn't conquer all.
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Uhauling
Maybe you know the joke, maybe you don't, but showing up for a second date with a uhaul can be risky. In this episode, Libby goes over why she thinks cohabiting during the new relationship energy (NRE) phase might not be the best idea, and what to do instead.
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What’s Your Story?
We all carry stories with us about who we are, our place in the world, how others will see us, and what's possible for our lives. Some of these stories are stories we like, some are stories we want to write a new ending to. But did you know that try as you might to change the story, there's an invisible force that may be acting on you that might sabotage your efforts? In this episode, Libby talks about how your very own brain can stop you from changing your story, and some ideas for what you can do about that.
Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett: https://bookshop.org/a/91754/9780358645597
Juliane Taylor Shore: https://www.cleariskind.com/
Implicit memory and memory reconsolidation: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10615-020-00754-z
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Revoke Your Moral License
Do you sometimes use doing "the right" or "good' things as an excuse to then turn around and do "bad" or "selfish" things? There's a name for this - it's called moral licensing, and it may not just be messing up your goals, but possibly your relationships.
The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonagal: https://bookshop.org/a/91754/9781583335086
Article on Moral Licensing: https://www.businessinsider.com/what-moral-licensing-means-2017-11
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell with Jessica Fern (Part 2)
In Part 2, Polysecure author, Jessica Fern and Libby talk about a very specific arrangement that relates to privacy/secrecy: the Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) relationship. Together they discuss why you might want a DADT arrangement, when it can work, and when it might not.
Polysecure books: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-complete-polysecure-bundle-jessica-fern/19677933
Southwest Lovefest (use code 'go slow' for 10% off): https://www.swlovefest.com/events/southwest-love-fest-2023
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Privacy, Secrecy, and Transparency with Jessica Fern (Part 1)
Polysecure author, Jessica Fern joins Libby to talk about a much-asked for topic, Privacy, Secrecy and Transparency. Together they share their own experiences, what they've learned, and how they advise people to handle sharing information. It can be tricky, but there are ways to make it easier!
Polysecure books: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-complete-polysecure-bundle-jessica-fern/19677933
Southwest Lovefest (use code 'go slow' for 10% off): https://www.swlovefest.com/events/southwest-love-fest-2023
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Customer Reviews
Fantastic show in every way
I'm new to polyamory, and my partner and I have been sharing episodes of this fantastic show, and it has been so helpful in navigating our journey. Libby is so knowledgeable, articulate, warm and supportive, and the show is the perfect length to stop and absorb and inspire some thought-provoking conversations.
Best resource on the topic yet
FINALLY this addresses the feelings and emotions around navigating open relationships or the changes in relationships around emerging levels of intimacy in couples and more
Such wonderful advice for any and all who value relationships and communication
I stumbled across this podcast and it’s been such a wonderful gem. Libby is so thoughtful and caring in how she works through the problems and challenges (and joys!) of relationships. The open and honest (yet gentle) way she provides insight is so refreshing. I’ve learned so much about myself and my relationships and have found the tools and techniques that Libby provides to be very useful. I absolutely recommend this if you want to learn more about what makes relationships work well.
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