The discussion covers topics including the challenges faced by non-monogamous individuals, the importance of community support, the negative impacts of dating apps on genuine connections, and the role of consent and communication in healthy relationships.

In this episode of Stubborn Love, host Paige Bond is joined by Lianna Purjes, a licensed therapist and empowerment coach. They dive deep into the topics like overcoming childhood trauma and dysfunctional family dynamics, particularly those stemming from alcoholic homes.

Lianna shares valuable insights on understanding attachment styles, regulating stress responses, setting boundaries, and nurturing healthy relationships. You’ll walk away from this episode with practical strategies for emotional regulation and communication skills.

Do you want a fulfilling love and sex life but find yourself in never ending fights and avoiding intimacy altogether? This is podcast episode with Katie Ziskind, LMFT goes over CRUCIAL conversations you need to get your sex and love life back on track. 

This episode digs deep into the journey of strengthening relationships through the Gottman method, sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights. 

Simon Rinne is a licensed social worker and shared his personal journey of dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, overcoming alcohol misuse, and his experience finding the right therapists, leading to his commitment to men's mental health.

Betrayal in relationships, discovering cheating, or realizing the person is not who you thought they were. All of these are painful relational experiences that can take quite the journey to recover from, but it doesn’t have to be painful or long with the help of Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

Accelerated Resolutions for Heartbreak uses brain-based procedures that involve imagined exposure, image replacement, somatic focus, eye movements, and hypnosis—memory reconsolidation steps to change how the brain stores an emotional memory.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can be used in healing relational trauma and promoting personal growth. Discover how ART uses bilateral stimulation to move stuck images, sensations, and emotions in the brain, allowing individuals to find relief, gain a new perspective, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Annie Robershaw shares her personal narrative and unveils the Dare to Dream process. Tune in to explore how to craft a self-fulfilling life, shatter societal expectations, and the importance of having a clear vision that can lead to unexpected magic.

Dive deep into love, communication, and advice where Nate shares insights delving deep into the core of trust in relationships. He outlines how the bonds within a band mirror the trust required in partnerships. Whether it's trusting your bandmates on stage or your partner in life, the foundation is the same: understanding, respect, and relying on each other.

Struggling to snooze in your open relationship? Dive into how sleep and non-monogamy collide in this chat with therapist and sleep expert, Savannah Hipes. Get ready for sleep tips that'll make you want to dream on!

Not sure how to express what you want in your open relationship as you navigate polyamory, swinging, or some other CNM dynamic? We get down to business talking about how you can ditch people-pleasing so you can feel empowered in expressing yourself without sacrificing your desires or preferences.

Who are you and what do YOU really want? Carrie’s mission is to spread the message about how relationship diversity can transform your relationships.

Finding it hard to navigate dating in your non-monogamous relationship? This podcast episode interviews THE FIRST CNM MATCHMAKER!

Learn about Velvet Ties and their approach to helping CNM relationships find their perfect match.

Interested in learning more about play parties? This podcast episode will dive into the differences between a swingers party and play party and everything you need to know before attending.

Alain and Marz are part of the team that runs Top Floor club in New York. It’s not just a party for sexual self-expression, it’s a place for connection and transformation.

Not sure where to start when it comes to opening your relationship? Look no further than this episode with Non-Monogamous Coach, Jess Lynn with her best tips to get you started on the right track!

Ever feel like you’ve suffered such a loss that it feels like you are floating, untethered from the grips of your soul? Dr. Emy Tafelski shares her story of reweaving the tapestry of her soul after the loss of her mother and how she helps others do the same.

Dr. Terrie Lewine is a coach in nonviolent communication. In this episode we talk about how couples can focus on observations, feelings, needs, and making requests instead of blame.

Adam discusses how extreme sports have influenced his perspective on non-monogamy and how facing challenges such as jealousy and self-worth issues have led to personal growth.

Stephanie shares her knowledge on the use of psychedelics, specifically Ketamine-assisted therapy to treat mental health concerns and how it may be useful in couples therapy.