Get ready for a Valentine's Day episode like no other. True to form, we're challenging some expectations, and today, it's that age-old ideal of “the couple”.  Why is it still so glorified, and what are some ways to do relationships differently?  Psychologist and sex educator Dr. Joli Hamilton is one expert who wants to shake up the monogamy paradigm. In her practice, Joli helps people explore non-monogamy and the many ways it can be implemented in a relationship. Joli specializes in helping couples develop their own self-awareness, and navigate the bumpy road of non-monogamy – a choice that for lots of people can be overwhelming. But, she says it doesn’t have to be, “a lot of times we accidentally shame people for not following the script – for not just sticking with monogamy. If we actually had these conversations, we would have a different way of approaching this and it might not be so scary”. Joli also happens to be in a consensually non-monogamous relationship herself. But when she first began living non-monogamously, she made a lot of mistakes. She developed her own coaching and therapy practice to help couples avoid the difficulties she had. On this episode, Joli shares that messy monogamy breakout story, and gives us the 101 on non-monogamy, polyamory, and all the relationship concepts we need to know. She also explains how she takes couples through “the year of opening”: a year long process to help them navigate their open relationships in healthy and empowering ways. About the Show The Breakout is the hit podcast hosted by human resources and change experts Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther. The founders of Abbracci Group, a results-driven coaching, HR Management and consulting firm, Keri and Kelly are laser-focused on getting the best out of people. They launched The Breakout in early 2023 to find the best stories and advice on busting boundaries and making change, and since then the show has charted #1 in self-improvement, #1 in education, and #7 in all podcasts. Join Keri and Kelly on The Breakout as they get advice and insights from change experts, and learn from people who have really done it how you can dive into personal growth, increase self confidence, and move your life into bold new territory. Each episode comes with lessons on living courageously, with topics on self-help, leadership, personal development, building success, setting personal boundaries, growing your confidence, overcoming self doubt, and knowing your self worth. From huge transformations to quiet shifts, The Breakout highlights why every change matters. At Abbracci Group, Keri and Kelly offer a four-step coaching process to help you increase your self-awareness, break out of expectations, and live life on your terms.  Learn more at abbraccigroup.com. Keri and Kelly’s new book Whatever the Hell You Want – An Escape Plan to Break Out of Life’s Little Boxes and Live Free From Expectations, is available for pre-order now! Dr. Keri Ohlrich’s book The Way of the HR Warrior is available now. Connect with Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther The Breakout on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/thebreakoutpod/ Abbracci Group website  https://abbraccigroup.com/podcast/ The Breakout Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/thebreakoutpodcast/ Abbracci Group LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbraccigroup/ The Breakout on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thebreakoutpodcast About Dr. Joli Hamilton Dr. Joli Hamilton is the relationship coach for couples who color outside the lines. She is a research psychologist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and AASECT certified sex educator. Joli also co-hosts the Playing with Fire podcast with her anchor partner, Ken. Joli’s been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, and NPR. She’s spent the past two decades studying and reimagining what love can be if we open our imaginations to possibility. Joli helps people create non-monogamous partnerships that are custom-bu