Making Polyamory Work

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By: Libby Sinback

Grounded in reality and untamed honesty, Libby Sinback tackles the hard questions about how to create and maintain authentic, loving and healthy nonmonogamous relationships.

Unmet Needs in Polyamory
#106
02/20/2024

Most folks practicing nonmonogamy accept that no one person can meet all their needs. And yet, sometimes it can be challenging when a new partner starts meeting needs that haven't been met by an established relationship. In this episode Libby explores the trickiness when new relationships fulfill desires that established ones don't some ideas to help you navigate this situation well.

There’s Nothing to Fear: https://www.makingpolyamorywork.com/episodes/theres-nothing-to-fear
9 Relationships of a Modern Marriage: https://www.makingpolyamorywork.com/episodes/9-relationships-of-a-modern-marriage
Where is this going? https://www.makingpolyamorywork.com/episodes/where-is-this-going
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Seriously! Compassion
#105
02/13/2024

This week Libby shares a re-release from December 2019 about the science of compassion, and why it's key to loving relationships, including the one with yourself.


The Gottman Institute on Contempt: https://www.gottman.com/blog/this-one-thing-is-the-biggest-predictor-of-divorce/ The Harvard Business Review on Self-Compassion: https://hbr.org/2018/09/give-yourself-a-break-the-power-of-self-compassion About the Carleton University Study on Self-Compassion and Procrastination:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dont-delay/200903/self-forgiveness-reduces-procrastination Kristin Neff's Website on Self-Compassion:

https://self-compassion.org/

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Sacred Unraveling in Polyamory with Joli Hamilton
#104
02/06/2024

Part two of Libby's conversation with Dr. Joli Hamilton where they discuss how navigating differences can open a relationship and the people in it into transformation.

Joli's website: https://www.jolihamilton.com/

The Year of Opening: https://www.jolihamilton.com/TYO

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Individuation and Navigating Differences with Joli Hamilton
#103
01/30/2024

What happens when exploring different relationship styles reveals uncomfortable differences between you and a partner? In this episode, Libby talks with Dr. Joli Hamilton about polyamory as a sacred process of individuation and grief.

Joli's website: https://www.jolihamilton.com/

The Year of Opening: https://www.jolihamilton.com/TYO

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Solo Polyamory with Crystal Byrd Farmer
#102
01/23/2024

Long-requested, Libby discusses solo polyamory with Crystal Byrd Farmer, author, organizer, diversity consultant.. and solo polyamorist.


SHOW LINKS:

Crystal's website: https://crystalbyrdfarmer.com/

Crystal's book: https://newsociety.com/books/t/the-token

Solo polyamory: https://solopoly.net/2014/12/05/what-is-solo-polyamory-my-take/


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Polyamory and Neurodivergence with Alyssa Gonzalez Pt 2
#101
01/02/2024

In this part 2, Libby and Alyssa talk through some of the challenges that can show up in nonmonogamy for people who are neurodiverse

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Polyamory and Neurodivergence with Alyssa Gonzalez Pt. 1
#100
12/26/2023

Libby and Alyssa discuss being neurodiverse and how polyamory and being neurodiverse can complement each other beautifully.

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Triangulation
#99
12/19/2023

Triangles show up in relationships all over the place. In this episode Libby discusses triangulation, what it is, common ways it can show up in polyamory, and whether triangulation can harm or help.

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When I Don't Use Boundaries
#98
12/12/2023

Libby talks through when she personally does NOT opt for boundaries, and why boundaries are often the last move she will make in navigating relationship difficulties.

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What is a Boundary Violation? with Juliane Taylor Shore
#97
12/05/2023

Libby and Jules answer a listener who asks, "If boundaries are between you and you, then what is a boundary violation?" Jules also goes over her 6 steps to setting an external boundary.


Jules' Website: https://www.julianetaylorshore.com/

Jules Book, Setting Boundaries that Stick: https://bookshop.org/p/books/setting-boundaries-that-stick-how-neurobiology-can-help-you-rewire-your-brain-to-feel-safe-connected-and-empowered-juliane-taylor-shore/19642175

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