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Polycurious

Hosted by Fernanda

  • ENM Basics
  • Opening Up
  • Practical

Fernanda guides curious listeners through the world of polyamory and ethical non-monogamy with practical advice, lived experience, and real talk for couples opening up.

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Latest episodes (88 total)

  1. Oct 13, 202625m

    85. The Invite: Does The Movie Get Non-Monogamy Right?

    Today I share my thoughts about The Invite, a movie about a married couple who invite their neighbors over for dinner. Things are awkward from the start, but they get even more awkward, funny, and real when an unexpected invitation to…

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  2. Oct 6, 20261h 2m

    84. Could I Live Without Non-Monogamy?

    Sarah Stroh talks about her book, Monogamaybe, her process coming to terms with her non-monogamous identity and finding a partner who supported her in that journey. We discuss how to manage and process jealousy and what agreements look…

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  3. Sep 22, 20261h 8m

    83. Opening Up After Infidelity, Breakups and Living with Your Metamours with Natalie Davis (author of Saying Yes)

    Natalie Davis, author of the memoir Saying Yes: My Adventures in Polyamory, shares her journey into polyamory, from opening up her marriage in her 40s after her husband’s infidelity to navigating living with her metamours.Natalie also…

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  4. Sep 8, 20261h 10m

    82. Lessons From Building a Triad with The Kink Collective

    Cat, Natalie, and Joshua from The Kink Collective talk about their experience building a triad.We talk about honesty and transparency in non monogamy, especially when telling the full truth feels scary because you’re worried about your…

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  5. Aug 26, 20261h 1m

    81. When Your Partner Doesn't Want Non-monogamy with Courtney and Nate (the Mono-Poly couple)

    When Courtney proposed opening their marriage on their 17th anniversary, their relationship was struggling. Nate was a devoted father and provider, but he had become emotionally distant. Courtney’s proposal was initially met with anger,…

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  6. Jul 16, 20261h 30m

    Open to Open Panel Recording

    In this special episode, I'm sharing a live recording from Open to Open, a panel discussion I joined in Denver hosted by coaches Bella Schauer and Booster Blake. We share our personal experiences and answer questions about New…

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  7. Jul 8, 202627m

    80. How To Process Jealousy and Difficult Emotions

    In this solo episode, I'm sharing the emotional processing tool that's completely changed the way I handle difficult emotions. It's called RAIN, and while I didn't create it (it was popularized by meditation teacher Tara Brach), I've…

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  8. Jun 18, 202646m

    Opening Up Without The Mess (Meet-up)

    What We CoverHow to know if your relationship is readyWhat to expect: jealousy, guilt & imbalanceCommon mistakes to avoidWhy you should move at the pace of the slowest partnerHow to handle jealousy Jealousy is normal and…

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  9. May 26, 202620m

    Bonus ep.79 Exploring Bisexuality as a Man

    In this episode, Sam opens up about discovering his attraction to men later in life, what it was like having his first boyfriend, exploring sexual compatibility for the first time, and working through internalized shame around…

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  10. May 26, 20261h 11m

    79. The Problem with NRE (New Relationship Energy) with Sam Charles

    Sex and relationship coach Sam Charles joins me to explore the shadow side of New Relationship Energy: the nervous system rollercoaster. We also talk about the reasons he is no longer over-compromising in romantic relationships, and he…

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  11. May 12, 202637m

    78. Domming at a Sober Kink Party & My Daddy Issues

    Today I share my experience unexpectedly domming someone for the very first time at a sober kink party, and how stepping into my dominant side helped me rethink my relationship with non-monogamy, begin to untangle some of my daddy issues…

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  12. Apr 28, 20261h 9m

    77. Kink, Power Dynamics & Knowing When to Walk Away with Vee from Girls Gone Deep

    Today, Vee from Girls Gone Deep shares her journey into kink, what makes a great dom, and what people can actually gain from exploring BDSM dynamics. We also dive into what it feels like to want a level of commitment your partner can’t…

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