EPISODE 70: Interview with Kevin Patterson. Kevin's an active member of the Philadelphia polyamory community and has been practicing ethical non-monogamy since August of 2002. In April of 2015, Kevin was inspired to start the blog Poly Role Models, an interview series for polyamorous folks that primarily centers on honest representation and marginalized voices. Follow Kevin’s adventures and work at polyrolemodels.tumblr.com, and @PolyRoleModels on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and you can support inclusive representations of polyamory as well on Patreon.com/PolyRoleModels.
EPISODE 69: Interview with Shadeen Francis (Part Two). Shadeen Francis, MFT is a marriage and family therapist, educator and author specializing in sex therapy and social justice. Her areas of expertise include couple’s communication, self-esteem development, sexual intimacy, and community building. Shadeen helps people of all backgrounds improve their relationships and live the lives they desire. Follow Shadeen’s work (including her trainings and workshops) at her website at shadeenfrancis.com and also on Twitter @ShadeenFrancis.
EPISODE 68: Interview with Shadeen Francis (Part One). Shadeen Francis, MFT is a marriage and family therapist, educator and author specializing in sex therapy and social justice. Her areas of expertise include couple’s communication, self-esteem development, sexual intimacy, and community building. Shadeen helps people of all backgrounds improve their relationships and live the lives they desire. Follow Shadeen’s work (including her trainings and workshops) at her website at shadeenfrancis.com and also on Twitter @ShadeenFrancis.
EPISODE 67: “Consider This: A Day of Challenging the Status Quo in Sex & Relationships” Event Review. Partially recorded the day of the event on September 16th, 2017 at House of Yes in Brooklyn, New York. The description of the event (created by Effy Blue and Sara Dahan) is: “Are you ready for some #brainforeplay? Consider this: a whole day of talks, performances, and entertainment to stimulate your curiosity cortex. Share some laughs, spark some a-ha’s, and make some new, foxy friends along the way!” Stream the presentations for a limited time only at: www.effyblue.com/considerthisonline.
Interviewees include: Kitty’s two partners, Tikva Wolf, Sara Dahan.
EPISODE 66: Interview with Jules Purnell (Part Two). Jules has done non-monogamy in some context for the past 15 years and is embarking on a journey of solo-poly for the first time ever! They love teaching on topics of sexuality and the intersections of race, class, ability, gender, and other sites of identity. Follow Jules’ adventures and their work at julesmpurnell.com, on Twitter @julesmpurnell, or email them at jules.m.purnell@gmail.com.
EPISODE 65: Interview with Jules Purnell (Part One). Jules has done non-monogamy in some context for the past 15 years and is embarking on a journey of solo-poly for the first time ever! They love teaching on topics of sexuality and the intersections of race, class, ability, gender, and other sites of identity. Follow Jules’ adventures and their work at julesmpurnell.com, on Twitter @julesmpurnell, or email them at jules.m.purnell@gmail.com.
EPISODE 64: Interview with Michelle Vaughan. Dr. Michelle Vaughan is Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor in the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University. As a researcher, clinician, and supervisor, her expertise centers on LGBTQ+ and consensually non-monogamous people as well as psychological strengths of these populations. Follow Michelle’s work and/or contact her by emailing her at michelle.vaughan@wright.edu.
EPISODE 63: Interview with Effy Blue. Effy Blue is a relationship expert specializing in non-monogamy and other alternative structures. Effy's coaching philosophy, Relationship by Design, abandons the one-size-fits-all relationship paradigm that is heavily prescribed by our society and instead, advocates conscious and active design of relationships in service of those in it. Effy guides and facilitates this creative process by fearlessly asking the tough questions while constructively offering thoughtful insights. Follow her work at effyblue.com and on Facebook @coacheffyblue.
EPISODE 62: Interview with Brenda Wiebe. Social worker by day, writer by night. Brenda has an MA in sociology from University of Oklahoma and another MA in anthropology from Texas Tech University. Utah is home now where Brenda spends time enjoying a local brew, the people, and scenery. Follow her work and adventures on her blog at blwiebe.com, on Facebook @blwiebe, and on Twitter @blweibe69.
EPISODE 61: Interview with Mango Garofalo. Mango believes life is like milk. They both have an expiration date. Mango makes sure he lives each day so that when his time comes, his carton is empty not wasting a single drop. Follow his adventures on Instagram @mgarofalo23.
EPISODE 60: Interview with Mandee Conant (Part Two). Mandee Conant is the Director of Atlanta Poly Weekend, the South’s largest polyamory focused conference. She has been actively poly in various forms and served in numerous poly-roles throughout most of her adult life. Mandee juggles a full-time corporate job as well as the needs of her 3 children and multiple partners. Follow her adventures and her work at Facebook @MandeeConant, AtlantaPolyWeekend.com, or giving a workshop at a conference near you!
EPISODE 59: Interview with Mandee Conant (Part One). Mandee Conant is the Director of Atlanta Poly Weekend, the South’s largest polyamory focused conference. She has been actively poly in various forms and served in numerous poly-roles throughout most of her adult life. Mandee juggles a full-time corporate job as well as the needs of her 3 children and multiple partners. Follow her adventures and her work at Facebook @MandeeConant, AtlantaPolyWeekend.com, or giving a workshop at a conference near you!
EPISODE 58: Interview with Wry from A Wry Perspective. 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 deep into the topic of the intersection of kink and polyamory. Fascinating as well as raunchy and hilarious at times! Find his adventures and work online at nonmonogamyconsultant.com or on Twitter @AWryPerspective.
EPISODE 57: Interview with Dedeker Winston (Part Two). Relationship coach, podcast host for Multiamory, author of The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory, and chapstick addict. Follow her adventures and her work at dedekerwinston.com, listen to her podcast Multiamory on iTunes and Stitcher, and look for her book “Smart Girl’s Guide to Polyamory” on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.
EPISODE 56: Interview with Dedeker Winston (Part One). Relationship coach, podcast host for Multiamory, author of The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory, and chapstick addict. Follow her adventures and her work at dedekerwinston.com, listen to her podcast Multiamory on iTunes and Stitcher, and look for her book “Smart Girl’s Guide to Polyamory” on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.
EPISODE 55: Interview with Angel Kalafatis. Angel is a queer, kinky, sex-positive educator, academic, and activist. She is currently a graduate student, educator, research psychologist and sexologist at the University of North Florida. She is passionate about social justice issues and creating a community that celebrates individuality while fostering inclusion, diversity, and equity. Find her work and adventures online at www.professorsex.com.
EPISODE 54: Interview with Vanessa Van Edwards. Vanessa Van Edwards is the lead investigator at Science of People, a human behavior research lab. Her latest book, Captivate, was chosen as one of Apple’s Most Anticipated Books of 2017. She is fascinated by body language, leadership and charisma and writes about these topics for CNN, Fast Company and Forbes. She also writes a monthly column for Entrepreneur Magazine and the Huffington Post. Her innovative work has been featured on NPR, Business Week and USA Today. More importantly she’s addicted to sour patch kids, airplane coffee and puppies. Follow Vanessa’s work at ScienceOfPeople.com or on YouTube @Vanessa Van Edwards.
EPISODE 53: Interview with Tim @PolyChicago. Tim at polychicago.com is a poly community organizer in Chicago. He has hosted events with the Chicago Polyamory Meetup Group since 2012, and helped co-found the Chicago Polyamory Connection in 2013. He is also co-host of the podcast, "Poly Story Repository". Follow his and others’ adventures at polychicago.com.
EPISODE 52: Interview with Lightfoot. Senior member of the CopperMoon family and Co-honcho of CopperMoon Advanced Retreat Center. He realized that he is non-monogamous about the year 2000 and has slowly learned what that means to him and is growing into that ever since. Along with his partners he is creating an intentional family on 20 acres in western Washington. Follow the adventures of CopperMoon Advanced Retreat Center at coppermoonie.com.
EPISODE 51: Interview with Wendy B. Wendy is a writer, techie, organizer, Sister of Perpetual Indulgence, and activist living in Wisconsin. She is currently shopping for an agent for a poly paranormal romance Young Adult (YA) novel. In this episode we discuss insights, challenges and emotions surrounding identifying as asexual. Follow her adventures and work on Fetlife where she writes about kink and ethical non-monogamy @SparkleMadness.
EPISODE 50: Interview with Tikva Wolf (Part Two). Kimchi Cuddles is a webcomic spreading awareness about poly, queer, and genderqueer issues in the most hilarious way possible, drawing from real life stories and experiences. Tikva Wolf has been drawing ever since she could hold a crayon, and comes from a long line of love-activists. What she primarily cares about in art (and life) is connecting to people, creating dialogue, and spreading awareness. She’s always taken delight in making people laugh, and in doing so also unveiling hidden perspectives. She uses humor as a way of encouraging others to deeply see themselves and each other. Follow her adventures and insightful work at kimchicuddles.com.
EPISODE 49: Interview with Tikva Wolf (Part One). Kimchi Cuddles is a webcomic spreading awareness about poly, queer, and genderqueer issues in the most hilarious way possible, drawing from real life stories and experiences. Tikva Wolf has been drawing ever since she could hold a crayon, and comes from a long line of love-activists. What she primarily cares about in art (and life) is connecting to people, creating dialogue, and spreading awareness. She’s always taken delight in making people laugh, and in doing so also unveiling hidden perspectives. She uses humor as a way of encouraging others to deeply see themselves and each other. Follow her adventures and insightful work at kimchicuddles.com.
EPISODE 48: Interview with Chelsea Dinsmore (Part Two). Chelsea Dinsmore is the owner and Chief Inspiration Officer of Live Your Legend, a community whose mission is to change the world by helping people find their passion and build a career around the work that only they are capable of doing. Live Your Legend hosts monthly in person meet-ups in over 250 cities in nearly 70 countries, focused on creating in-person connections with like-minded living legends. Her beautiful, loving (and monogamous) relationship with her late husband Scott Dinsmore (founder of LYL) transcends time and space, knowing no boundaries. Chelsea is a lover of food, adventure, the ocean and wine country. When she’s not helping others live their legend, you'll find her whipping up healthy vegetarian recipes, chasing sunsets or exploring the world. Follow her work and find valuable courses and resources at liveyourlegend.net. You can also reach Chelsea on her social media channels of Facebook and Instagram.
EPISODE 47: Interview with Chelsea Dinsmore (Part One). Chelsea Dinsmore is the owner and Chief Inspiration Officer of Live Your Legend, a community whose mission is to change the world by helping people find their passion and build a career around the work that only they are capable of doing. Live Your Legend hosts monthly in person meet-ups in over 250 cities in nearly 70 countries, focused on creating in-person connections with like-minded living legends. Her beautiful, loving (and monogamous) relationship with her late husband Scott Dinsmore (founder of LYL) transcends time and space, knowing no boundaries. Chelsea is a lover of food, adventure, the ocean and wine country. When she’s not helping others live their legend, you'll find her whipping up healthy vegetarian recipes, chasing sunsets or exploring the world. Follow her work and find valuable courses and resources at liveyourlegend.net. You can also reach Chelsea on her social media channels of Facebook and Instagram.
EPISODE 46: Interview with Susan Porter (Part Two). Susan Porter is currently Dep. Exec. Director of PolyColumbus in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to that she co-lead the PolyColumbus monthly gathering. She is known for her blogging on PolyTopics as PolyAnna, on the blog Looking Through Us. She is the mother to two lovely kids – now a teen and a tween. She is a 4th time attendee and 3rd time presenter at Beyond The Love. Susan loves long walks in the park and yoga, reading books and spending hours in the kitchen. She is married to her college sweetheart and partners with an all around amazing guy – with several other close relationships that round out her personal constellation. Follow her work at lookingthrough.us or email her at susan.porter@polycolumbus.org.