Since recording episode 399 where I introduced my ‘Sacred Slut Summer’ experiment, I’ve discovered that I'm loving the intimacy, connection, and companionship that's available in the solo polyamorous lifestyle.
From my early 20s to early 30s, I was essentially a serial monogamist. After taking about a year and a half to deeply reconnect with myself and heal after my last long-term partnership, I realized that I love dating, but not necessarily with the intention of merging my life with someone else’s.
In this episode, I describe how nourishing it’s been to create what I call a “constellation of companions” and highlight what I’m currently navigating. Whether you're interested in this lifestyle or not, I hope you hear something that resonates or sparks curiosity about where you can invite more joy into your life.
In episode 415 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss:
(1:55) Recapping my ‘Sacred Slut Summer’ experiment
(4:30) Getting back into dating in 2018
(7:51) Defense mechanisms that I’m noticing on social media and IRL
(16:13) Realizing what I actually enjoy about relationships: sex, affection, intimacy, companionship, being able to do fun things, and also having different energy in my life
(23:13) What no one tells women in their 30s and 40s about pleasure and intimacy
(24:54) What I'm loving about this lifestyle
(29:26) The biggest thing that I'm still navigating
(33:23) Staying open and available for what’s out there
(35:04) A humbling epiphany I had recently
(37:34) What you can expect from our upcoming workshop
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Episode 288. Advice For The Sex and Love You Crave with Eva Clay
Episode 259. If He’s So Great Why Do I Feel So Bad With Avery Neal
Episode 233. Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse and Codependency with Lisa Romano
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