EPISODE 43: Interview with Jackie Stone. Jackie Stone is an award winning director/writer and a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of The Arts. Stone has a penchant for visual story telling and delivering poetic and precise work. Her films have screened at numerous festivals and she has won numerous awards and grants for her works. Jackie is the Writer/Director of the hit Web Series, Compersion, a dramatic show that follows a married couples’ journey into polyamory. Follow her work at enchant.tv or on Instagram & Twitter @theenchanttv, #compersion. On youtube, search for “compersion exchange tv” to find Episode One and start watching. And finally to help get Season Two of Compersion – the provocative new series about polyamory created, go to Jackie’s indiegogo.com campaign @compersion2 to donate. Please help support the arts and creating more awareness and education surrounding alternative lifestyles.
EPISODE 42: Interview with Liz Powell (Part Two). Dr. Liz Powell is a psychologist and coach offering therapy, business coaching, and well-being coaching through her San Francisco private practice. She blogs about sex and relationships at sexpositivepsych.com and regularly presents talks and workshops. Liz is a proud veteran with five years service in the Army. Follow her work at her website at www.sexpositivepsych.com and on Twitter and YouTube @sexpospsych as well as on Facebook @Sex-Positive Psych. She also teaches at the San Francisco Armory.
EPISODE 41: Interview with Liz Powell (Part One). Dr. Liz Powell is a psychologist and coach offering therapy, business coaching, and well-being coaching through her San Francisco private practice. She blogs about sex and relationships at sexpositivepsych.com and regularly presents talks and workshops. Liz is a proud veteran with five years service in the Army. Follow her work at her website at www.sexpositivepsych.com and on Twitter and YouTube @sexpospsych as well as on Facebook @Sex-Positive Psych. She also teaches at the San Francisco Armory.
EPISODE 40: Interview with Myisha Battle. Myisha Battle is a certified sex coach and expert. Through sex coaching and her sex-positive podcast, Down for Whatever, Myisha provides accurate sexual information, instills pride in difference, and encourages the quest for sexual satisfaction no matter a person’s race, gender, orientation, ability or age. She empowers her clients and listeners to embrace better sex for a better life. Follow her work at myishabattle.com.
EPISODE 39: Interview with Pour Votreplaisir. Pour Votreplaisir is an educator, erotica author, jester, & joyous pansexual polyamorist, reveling in all life’s wonder. In a polyamorous relationship for nearly three decades, Pour is one of the moderators of the “Polyamory Discussion” group on Facebook, with over 29,000 members. He’s a sought-after speaker on polyamory, and a regular feature at the Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit, where he presents on legislative aspects of non-mainstream lifestyles. He is also active in the kink community, but mostly because it just gives another audience for his many bad puns. Follow his adventures at pourvotreplaisir.net and the Facebook group Polyamory Discussion.
EPISODE 38: Poly Talks with Janet Hardy (Part Two). I’m thrilled to bring you this special feature episode. It is the recording of the first panel of “Poly Talks and Wry Relationships: The Ethical Slut” featuring Janet Hardy. This is recorded in Brooklyn, New York on September 10, 2016. In this recording, I am participating on a panel with Wry from A Wry Perspective; NY-based relationship coach, Effy Blue; and Janet Hardy, co-author of “The Ethical Slut”. I hope you enjoy this special feature. This is the conclusion episode, Part Two. Check out Part One if you missed it, Episode 37.
EPISODE 37: Poly Talks with Janet Hardy (Part One). I’m thrilled to bring you this special feature episode. It is the recording of the first panel of “Poly Talks and Wry Relationships: The Ethical Slut” featuring Janet Hardy. This is recorded in Brooklyn, New York on September 10, 2016. In this recording, I am participating on a panel with Wry from A Wry Perspective; NY-based relationship coach, Effy Blue; and Janet Hardy, co-author of “The Ethical Slut”. I hope you enjoy this special feature. Stay tuned for the conclusion of this episode, Part Two.
EPISODE 36: Interview with Kaleb Bollen. Kaleb is a relationship coach and thought leader thinking differently helping people navigate their minds to a better place and connect deeply and authentically in love. Follow his work at his website authenticlovecoaching.com and on Facebook @authenticlovecoaching.
Kaleb is a relationship coach and thought leader thinking differently helping people navigate their minds to a better place and connect deeply and authentically in love. Follow his work at his website authenticlovecoaching.com and on Facebook @authenticlovecoaching.
EPISODE 35: Interview with Ashley Manta. Ashley Manta likes to talk about sex—a lot. It’s not taboo for her. You know what’s else isn’t taboo for her? Cannabis. In fact, Ashley created the perfect blend of sex and cannabis forging her CannaSexual™ image. As a professional sex educator, speaker, writer, coach, and facilitator, Ashley helps you navigate these topics to make sure you are interacting, loving, and feeling your best in and out of the bedroom. By creating a safe space for people to feel and be heard, Ashley works on softening the restrictive boundaries holding you back from being your best self—and doing so in a way you’re incredibly comfortable. Ashley provides personal or group coaching, sex positive workshops and speaking engagements, or hosting events. Her mission is to help people have joyful, empowered sex lives. Follow her work at ashleymanta.com.
EPISODE 34: Interview with Christopher Smith (Part Two). Christopher N. Smith is a doctoral student at Howard University pursuing his PhD in Sociology with his research centering on consensual non-monogamous relationship trends in current and historical contexts. His prior education includes a Master of Arts in Religious Studies with a concentration in Religion and Society and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Anthropology form Howard University. He is an educator, community builder, father, relationship advocate and passionate about increasing awareness of and support for non-monogamous relationships structures in the United States. Follow his work on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat: @MrTenability and Facebook: www.facebook.com/MrTenability.
EPISODE 33: Interview with Christopher Smith (Part One). Christopher N. Smith is a doctoral student at Howard University pursuing his PhD in Sociology with his research centering on consensual non-monogamous relationship trends in current and historical contexts. His prior education includes a Master of Arts in Religious Studies with a concentration in Religion and Society and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Anthropology form Howard University. He is an educator, community builder, father, relationship advocate and passionate about increasing awareness of and support for non-monogamous relationships structures in the United States. Follow his work on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat: @MrTenability and Facebook: www.facebook.com/MrTenability.
EPISODE 32: Interview with Steven O’Dell. Steven is a self-described incurable romantic and sexy-genarian, an intellectual, and an ambivert. He is a life coach with specific focus on women's healing and empowerment, who suffers gladly from “textual addiction” and ideaphoria, and is currently collaborating to write The Care and Feeding of the Sexual Female, a Guide for the Clueless Male. His poly life began in earnest after his divorce and in his sixties. Follow his adventures on Facebook at Female Sexual Empowerment and www.impactforcoaches.org/coaches/steven-odell.
EPISODE 31: Dr. Elisabeth Sheff on Family. Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is the foremost academic expert on polyamory in the US, and the worldwide expert on polyamorous families with children. An expert witness and Guardian Ad Litem with a background in academic sociology, Dr. Sheff specializes in gender and sexual minority families, kink/BDSM, and issues facing trans* people. She is the CEO and Director of Legal Services at the Sheff Consulting Group, a think-tank of experts specializing in unconventional and underserved populations. She has written three books, published her research in academic journals, and made countless appearances on radio, television and the internet. Follow her work at elisabethsheff.com.
EPISODE 30: Interview with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff (Part Two). Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is the foremost academic expert on polyamory in the US, and the worldwide expert on polyamorous families with children. An expert witness and Guardian Ad Litem with a background in academic sociology, Dr. Sheff specializes in gender and sexual minority families, kink/BDSM, and issues facing trans* people. She is the CEO and Director of Legal Services at the Sheff Consulting Group, a think-tank of experts specializing in unconventional and underserved populations. She has written three books, published her research in academic journals, and made countless appearances on radio, television and the internet. Follow her work at elisabethsheff.com.
EPISODE 29: Interview with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff (Part One). Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is the foremost academic expert on polyamory in the US, and the worldwide expert on polyamorous families with children. An expert witness and Guardian Ad Litem with a background in academic sociology, Dr. Sheff specializes in gender and sexual minority families, kink/BDSM, and issues facing trans* people. She is the CEO and Director of Legal Services at the Sheff Consulting Group, a think-tank of experts specializing in unconventional and underserved populations. She has written three books, published her research in academic journals, and made countless appearances on radio, television and the internet. Follow her work at elisabethsheff.com.
EPISODE 28: Interview with Deborah Roth. Deborah Roth is a certified Relationship Coach who loves working with both Singles who are tired of meeting the same "duds" and with Couples… from “pre-committed couples” (those who are exclusive and trying to figure out if they’re ready to make the leap to marriage) to couples who have been married for 2 or 20 years and are committed to creating and sustaining passionate, fulfilling life partnerships. Follow her work at spiritedliving.com and on Facebook at “Spirited Living with Deborah Roth".
EPISODE 27: Interview with Tamara Pincus. Tamara Pincus is a licensed clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience in mental health treatment. She has maintained a private practice specializing in sex therapy since 2011. She has worked in agencies for the homeless and chronically mentally ill, and has provided individual, relationship as well as group treatment with a diverse group of clients in terms of race, sexual and gender orientation. Tamara also speaks at conferences around sexuality and mental health treatment issues. Follow her work at tamarapincus.com and/or submit your “coming out” story for her upcoming book at comingoutpoly.co.
EPISODE 26: Interview with Billy Holder (Part Two). Billy Holder is a polyamory activist, educator, and community organizer who helped found and manage the non-profit organization Atlanta Polyamory, as well as Atlanta Poly Weekend. Billy currently serves as the Vice President of Relationship Equality Foundation, which is a public charity where his primary role is outreach, education and new program development. Also as a member of the Polyamory Leadership Network, he is in contact with poly leaders from around the world and is up-to-date on all the happenings, conferences, news, and events. Follow his adventures at jackelxing.wordpress.com, relationshipequalityfoundation.org and atlantapolyweekend.com.
EPISODE 25: Interview with Billy Holder (Part One). Billy Holder is a polyamory activist, educator, and community organizer who helped found and manage the non-profit organization Atlanta Polyamory, as well as Atlanta Poly Weekend. Billy currently serves as the Vice President of Relationship Equality Foundation, which is a public charity where his primary role is outreach, education and new program development. Also as a member of the Polyamory Leadership Network, he is in contact with poly leaders from around the world and is up-to-date on all the happenings, conferences, news, and events. Follow his adventures at jackelxing.wordpress.com, relationshipequalityfoundation.org and atlantapolyweekend.com.
EPISODE 24: Interview with Wry from A Wry Perspective May 2016. Having gained experience in multiple forms of non-monogamous relationships over the past 13 years, Wry advocates awareness and dialogue regarding the options and alternatives to the hetero-normative, marriage-minded, and traditional way of life. In this episode, we dive into the deep end of the pool on all things fluid bonding – the good, the bad, the ugly – as well as share some racy stories. Come listen in and join us!
Follow Wry’s work at nonmonogamyconsultant.com or on Twitter, Instagram, FetLife, YouTube and Facebook @AWryPerspective
EPISODE 23: Interview with Franklin Veaux (Part Two). Franklin is a writer, polyamory and BDSM activist, and sex educator.
He writes on a number of topics, including polyamory, BDSM, transhumanism, personal philosophy, science, skepticism, and computers. He speaks at conferences and events about polyamory, ethics, and human sexuality.
He co-owns Thorntree Press, a book publisher specializing in nonfiction books on alternative sexuality, and Tacit Pleasures, a tech startup exploring ways to use direct neurostimulation to help trans* people have the physical experience of being in a body that matches their gender identity.
He is also a published writer. He wrote The Game Changer: A memoir of disruptive love and is co-author with Eve Rickert of the polyamory book More Than Two: A practical guide to ethical polyamory.
Follow his adventures at morethantwo.com, franklinveaux.com and tacit.livejournal.com.
EPISODE 22: Interview with Franklin Veaux (Part One). Franklin is a writer, polyamory and BDSM activist, and sex educator.
He writes on a number of topics, including polyamory, BDSM, transhumanism, personal philosophy, science, skepticism, and computers. He speaks at conferences and events about polyamory, ethics, and human sexuality.
He co-owns Thorntree Press, a book publisher specializing in nonfiction books on alternative sexuality, and Tacit Pleasures, a tech startup exploring ways to use direct neurostimulation to help trans* people have the physical experience of being in a body that matches their gender identity.
He is also a published writer. He wrote The Game Changer: A memoir of disruptive love and is co-author with Eve Rickert of the polyamory book More Than Two: A practical guide to ethical polyamory.
Follow his adventures at morethantwo.com, franklinveaux.com and tacit.livejournal.com.
EPISODE 21: Interview with Wendy B. Wendy – a self-proclaimed solo polyamorist – is a writer and techie who has worked in the nonprofit field for about ten years. She writes about kink and ethical non-monogamy on FetLife and is currently working on a Young Adult novel about a poly, pansexual protagonist. Follow her adventures on FetLife @SparkleMadness.
EPISODE 20: Interview with Michael Rios (Part Two). Michael is an entrepreneur and practical visionary with a creative approach to freedom and empowerment. For the past decade he has been a major organizer of “New Culture” events aimed at creating a culture based on awareness, compassion and freedom rather than on fear and judgment. In 2011, Michael became the director of Abrams Creek Center, a retreat center in the mountains of West Virginia. His current passion is creating an intentional village there – a place where people live consciously, building a life based on personal enterprise and freedom, economic independence, and a web of social interconnectedness. Follow his adventures at michaelrios.com and cfnc.us.