Best Multiamory | Pleasure Podcasts Podcasts (2025)

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558 - This Is Your Brain on (Jealousy) Drugs 1:13:35

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1d ago1:13:35

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Today we're bringing back a remastered episode from way back in the day. We're going to be revisiting our first episode about jealousy, diving into the science behind it, why we feel it in certain situations, what's happening inside our bodies, and some tips on how to manage struggling with jealousy. We'll also be sharing a discussion about evoluti…

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557 - Is Sexual Rejection Hurting Your Relationships? 50:56

8d ago50:56

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Today we're exploring rejection, specifically sexual rejection, and how it can affect our relationships. We'll first get into rejection itself and bids for connection, then discuss why we struggle with this. We'll go over Emily Nagoski's Dual Control model, and lastly, we'll talk about how to become pros at receiving no. Join our amazing community …

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556 - How Much is Too Much Information About My Other Relationships? Listener Q&A 46:21

15d ago46:21

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Today we're tackling a listener question about sharing information within polyamorous relationships. We'll be talking about how much information is okay to share in relationships and how to make sharing it easier so everyone involved retains their autonomy. 2024 study by Dr. Sharon M. Flicker referenced: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38177605/ If…

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Let's Have Some Fun For a Change! See You On The Foosball Court - Relationship Recess 2026 4:17

19d ago4:17

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Get your tickets now before prices go up! Tickets and details here: multiamory.link/recess2026 Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.supercast.com. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community. Multiamory was created by Dedeker Wi…

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555 - Reclaiming Spirituality as a Queer, Polyamorous Person with Brian G. Murphy 1:04:07

22d ago1:04:07

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We're thrilled to be welcoming back Brian G. Murphy as a guest to the show! Brian is an organizer, author, and certified relationship coach helping LGBTQ+ and polyamorous people build thriving relationships on their own terms... without shame or "should"s. Brian is also co-founder of QueerTheology.com, a resource hub, podcast, and online community,…

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554 - Persuasion or Coercion? Navigating Polyamory Under Duress 55:02

29d ago55:02

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Today we're talking about polyamory under duress (PUD). Being non-monogamous comes with its own set of challenges, and sometimes when external pressure or internal conflicts can make it even more stressful. Dealing with polyamory under duress can be very difficult for our mental and emotional wellbeing, so today we're going to discuss why someone m…

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553 - What Can Swingers and Polyamorists Learn From Each Other? With Mr. and Mrs. Jones of the We Gotta Thing Podcast 1:24:41

1M ago1:24:41

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We're excited to present a collaborative episode with Mr. and Mrs. Jones of We Gotta Thing podcast! Mr. & Mrs. Jones are the hosts of the We Gotta Thing podcast. They are social swingers who place the highest importance on their primary relationship while seeking friendships and meaningful sexual experiences with others, together as a team. Their p…

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552 - Why Your Partner Doesn’t Plan Stuff (And What You Can Do About It) 1:02:10

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Today we're talking about planfulness, or thinking ahead and planning things like scheduling time together, managing life's obligations, or making date or travel plans. Some of us struggle with this, while others are skilled at it. We'll be discussing the individual differences in planfulness, why they exist, and what you can do to lessen the load …

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551 - My Partner Dates People Just Like Me: Listener Q&A 55:59

2M ago55:59

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Today we're tackling a question from a listener about managing jealousy and fear around a relationship where your partner dates other people like you. We'll be discussing insecurity, jealousy, self-love, and more while we break down this question and try to provide actionable advice. If you want your question answered on a future Q&A episode, consi…

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550 - We Still Play Medieval Dating Games 59:13

2M ago59:13

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Today we're joined by a special guest we've had on the show before, Professor Annalisa Castaldo, to explore 'The Art of Courtly Love,' a medieval manuscript written 900 years ago that resembles a strange combination of romance novel, pickup artist manual, and incel manifesto. Professor Castaldo will be talking with us while we connect these medieva…

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549 - What's Really Driving Your Love Life: The 8 Worldly Concerns 54:55

2M ago54:55

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Today we're discussing the Eight Worldly Concerns, or four things we desperately chase and four we desperately avoid, that have driven human behavior for more than 2500 years. We'll go over the origin and history of these eight concerns, why they matter to relationships, and of course, we'll be talking briefly about each concern and some practical …

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548 - Conversations to Have Before Moving in Together 1:07:06

2M ago1:07:06

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Today we're dusting off an old episode about cohabiting with a partner. In it, we talk about why people move in together, questions to ask yourself about possibly moving in with a partner, and of course, conversations to have with your potential living partner. We also discuss some specific points about non-monogamy and cohabitation, and how to be …

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Help us make history: The biggest non-monogamy study ever conducted! 4:21

3M ago4:21

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Participate in this anonymous 20-30-minute survey here: Chapman University Study This year, we've partnered with OPEN and Dr. Amy Moors at Chapman University, a leading non-monogamy researcher, to bring a new level of academic rigor to this research! Why participate: This data directly supports advocacy work – previous surveys helped win legal prot…

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547 - Help! My Partner is Dating My Best Friend: Listener Q&A 36:46

3M ago36:46

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Today we're back with another Q&A episode from one of our Supercast subscribers. We'll be talking about relationship dynamics and what to do when a partner is dating a close friend, how to navigate the situation, and tips on better communication for everyone involved. Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.com/join. We offer sliding …

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546 - Therapy Myths That Hurt Your Relationships (with therapist Joe Nucci) 1:06:01

3M ago1:06:01

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Today we're welcoming therapist Joe Nucci to the show to talk about myths about therapy and the effect they can have on your relationships. Joe is a licensed psychotherapist and content creator. His debut book, published by Harper, is called Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths and the Truths to Set You Free. It's available wherever you get book…

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545 - AI Relationships: Ethics, Intimacy, & Algorithms with Dr. Julie Carpenter 1:02:41

3M ago1:02:41

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Today we're chatting with Dr. Julie Carpenter about AI and its role in our relationships. Dr. Julie Carpenter is a social scientist who studies how people relate to AI in its many forms, and how these interactions inform evolving ideas about self, identity, agency, and connection. Her research investigates the stories people construct around artifi…

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544 - Are You Sabotaging Your Relationships by Seeking Security? 58:51

3M ago58:51

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Today we're discussing our drive to seek security in relationships, especially as economic uncertainty increases, and how sometimes, that can turn around and bite us. We'll be talking about why we seek security in relationships, some paradoxes of security, and as always, some tools to help better understand your own behavior around seeking security…