Episodes
In todays episode we respond to a listener question asking us: “Have you ever broken each others trust? How did you navigate it?” Evolving Love Links: Website | Instagram | Substack This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe
Published 11/16/24
Published 11/16/24
Laura Boyle is an educator, podcast host of “Ready for Polyamory” and author of the book “Monogamy in this Economy?” You may have seen this book recently featured in the New York Times Article titled “6 Books About Non-Monogamy, Recommended By Therapists”. In today’s conversation we discuss common polyamorous living arrangements, Conflict resolution tools, blended families, the rental market for polyamorous people, parent teacher interviews when polyamorous, de-escalating relationships and so...
Published 11/09/24
Abbey and Liam discuss red flags in non-monogamy, before the episode takes an unexpected turn... Evolving Love Links: Website | Instagram | Substack This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe
Published 11/02/24
Together for fifteen years and parents to three children, Andrew and Christina’s relationship is a wonderful example of consciously choosing monogamy. In this conversation we cover the role of independence in romantic relationships, exploring compersion in a monogamous context, maintaining the erotic connection over time, what constitutes an infidelity in their relationship, flirting, honesty and trust, what monogamous couples and non-monogamous couples can teach each other and so much...
Published 10/21/24
In today’s episode we discuss our first play party experience in New York, eating sushi off naked bodies, human candelabras, play party nerves, etiquette of group play environments and so much more… Evolving Love Links: Website | Instagram | Substack This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe
Published 10/07/24
In today’s episode we discuss things we wish we knew before opening up our relationships. We cover managing the misconceptions of others, savoring the first experiences, triggers in solo dating, planning and preparation before opening up, the non-monogamy escalator and so much more. Evolving Love Links: Website | Instagram | Substack This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe
Published 09/29/24
In today’s episode we chat with Emma and Fin from the “Normalising Non-Monogamy” podcast.  We discuss the common denominators in successful non-monogamous relationships, building community and support networks, their opening up journey, exploring the importance of self and the individual, the role of kindness in non-monogamy, mistakes and growth, their OCD and ADHD diagnoses, the importance of living an examined life, opening your relationship together or separately and so much more. Evolving...
Published 09/21/24
In today’s episode we wade into pop culture to discuss Dave Grohl and his recent public statement…. Website | Instagram | Substack Women's Retreat - 25th-27th October 2024 This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe
Published 09/14/24
In today’s episode we discuss our non-monogamy before and after parenthood, feeling protective during pregnancy, maintaining our erotic connection through the early stages of parenthood, the freedom of exploring before parenthood and so much more. Website This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com/subscribe
Published 09/08/24
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com In today’s Premium episode we discuss “negging” as a form of relating, privacy and dating, the responsibility of vouching for lovers, safety for unicorns, ethics of unicorn hunting, “Dragons”, “Bulls” and so much more! To listen to the full episode and watch the video become a Paid subscriber to access my complete writing archive, full podcasts and bonus content.
Published 09/01/24
Kathy Labriola is an author, nurse, counsellor, and hypnotherapist. Kathy is author of four books on consensual nonmonogamy: The Jealousy Workbook, Love in Abundance: A Counselor's Advice on Open Relationships, The Polyamory Break-up Book, and Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships.  She has also provided affordable mental health services to alternative communities for the past 30 years. Kathy has been polyamorous for over 50 years and lives with her two husbands in Berkeley,...
Published 08/16/24
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com In today’s Premium episode, we discuss our recent creative adventures, erotic texting, an evening of life modelling and much more! To listen to the full episode and watch the video become a Paid subscriber to access my complete writing archive, full podcasts and bonus content.
Published 08/09/24
Today’s episode features Jase, Emily and Dedeker from the renowned Multiamory podcast. With hundreds of episodes, millions of downloads around the world, and a thriving community Multiamory has been featured in numerous publications, including NPR, Vice, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, and Elle. In today’s episode we discuss Emily’s recent transition back to non-monogamy from a long term monogamous relationship, the history of Dedeker, Jase and Emily’s own romantic relationship, connections...
Published 08/02/24
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com In today’s episode we share our debut live show on the 26th July 2024 at the National Film and Sound Archives of Australia. We field questions from the audience and guests Molly Roden Winter, Marie Thouin, Lawrence (Our Secret Spot) & Fernanda (Polycurious Podcast) It was an evening full of vulnerability, laughter & raucous conversations. To unlock the Full Show with Video and Audio,...
Published 07/30/24
Dr. Marie Thouin is a leading expert and scholar on compersion in consensual non-monogamy. She has authored two pioneering research studies, the first-ever encyclopedia entry on compersion, and has recently authored the first-ever scholarly book on compersion “What is Compersion? Wether you are new to the concept of compersion or well versed, this conversation has something for everyone and raises some interesting questions and food for thought along the way. In this episode we discuss “What...
Published 07/19/24
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com On this weeks Premium Episode, Abbey reflects on her recent Salsa dancing night, drawing parallels between the world of dance and non-monogamy. Dancer Daddies, power dynamics, vulnerability, a dance with a lover and so much more… Evolving Love Podcast Live Tickets
Published 07/12/24
Alex Alberto is a queer and polyamorous storyteller and educator. They grew up in Montreal and currently live in upstate New York. Alex is the author of the genre-blending memoir, Entwined: Essays on Polyamory and Creating Home. They co-founded Quilted Press, a collective of independent authors who reshape traditional narratives of love, family, and identity. You can connect with Alex on Instagram and TikTok (@thatalexalberto), and learn more about their work at alexalberto.com  In today’s...
Published 07/04/24
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com In todays episode we answer your “Would You Rather” questions that were submitted on Instagram. * “Be monogamous for the rest of your life or have to eat a bowl of worms every morning?” * “You never date someone again…. or Liam never date someone again?” * “Date someone with a hot body or a great personality?” Evolving Love Podcast Live Tickets
Published 06/28/24
Casey Calvert is an award-winning Adult director, writer, performer, and content creator.  An eleven-year veteran of the industry, she won Director of the Year and Best Screenplay at the 2023 XBiz Awards - the "Golden Globes" of porn. In today’s wide ranging conversation we discuss Casey’s own journey in non-monogamy and polyamory, porn stars’ approaches to monogamy, parasocial relationships, dating as a famous adult actress, the recent shifts in her marriage and the process of...
Published 06/22/24
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com In todays Premium “Ask Us Anything” episode we answer your questions and discuss Hillsong, “The Idea of You” and so much more. Questions include: * “Does it ever get tiring making the ENM thing your whole world?” * “Do you actively look for people to connect with, or does it happen organically?” * “How do you communicate you want more than friends with benefits?” * “How do you and Liam get back...
Published 06/14/24
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com In todays episode we take the Love Languages Test LIVE on the podcast and discuss the questions and our answers in real time… To Unlock the Full Video episode, become a Premium subscriber! Show Links: Take The Love Languages Test! Evolving Love Podcast Live Tickets
Published 06/07/24
To celebrate the re-release of her cult classic Queer novel, “WOMEN”, we are overjoyed to be joined by writer Chloe Caldwell. Named one of Cosmopolitan UK's Best Erotic Novels of All Time, WOMEN intimately explores one young writer’s whirlwind and whiplash affair as she falls deeply in love with a woman for the first time. In WOMEN, Caldwell lays bare the fierce obsession of addictive love, and asks the question: what, if anything, can who we love teach us about who we are? Chloe’s essays...
Published 05/31/24
Dr. Eli Sheff is one of a handful of global academic experts on polyamory, and the foremost academic expert on children in polyamorous families. Specializing in diversity and underserved populations, Sheff is an expert witness, relationship consultant, public speaker, and author. Her first book,  The Polyamorists Next Door: Inside Multiple-Partner Relationships and Families was released in 2014 and details Sheff’s findings from the first 15 years of the Polyamorous Families Study. Stories...
Published 05/24/24
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit evolvingloveproject.substack.com On today’s Premium Video episode, Abbey and Liam reflect on Ashley Madison, the ethics of cheating, what constitutes infidelity in a non-monogamous relationship & more. Premium Episodes are now Video Episodes!!! To Unlock the Full Video episode, become a Premium subscriber!
Published 05/19/24