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Normalizing Non-Monogamy -  Personal Stories of Polyamory, Swinging, and Beyond

Normalizing Non-Monogamy - Personal Stories of Polyamory, Swinging, and Beyond

Emma and Fin 510 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Normalizing Non-Monogamy is hosted by married couple Emma and Fin, who have been exploring non-monogamy for over 15 years. Each week they interview people across the spectrums of gender, sexuality, and relationship styles to share their personal stories. Many guests identify as swingers or polyamorous, while others have created unique non-monogamous dynamics of their own. The podcast aims to give a voice to the diverse non-monogamy community, show listeners they are not alone, and inspire authentic living without shame.

Episodes

Ep 461 - Rainey + Paco: Round 2
Ep 461 - Rainey + Paco: Round 2 Oct 14, 2026 4841 It’s been four years since we first talked with Rainy and Paco way back on Episode 262. They’re back today with an update about how their relationship and approach to non-monogamy has evolved and what it’s meant to more fully embrace who they are. They talk about finding freedom in being fully themselves, building chosen family through deep friendships and shared experiences, and embracing their v
Ep 460 - Trixie
Ep 460 - Trixie Oct 7, 2026 4453 In this episode, we talk with Trixie, a non-binary genderqueer sex educator, coach, and activist, about their journey to embracing polyamory and overcoming the shame and societal expectations that once made it difficult to express who they were. We explore their expansive approach to love and relationships, where partners, metamours, and deep friendships all have a place, and why honest communicat
Ep 459 - Steve
Ep 459 - Steve Sep 30, 2026 4712 In this episode, we speak with Steve about life after a 25-year marriage and how seven years of dating and exploring relationships have changed the way he thinks about connection. He shares stories of friendships that became romantic and then returned to friendship, relationships that moved between exclusivity and openness, and the lessons he’s learned about being clear and intentional about what
Ep 458 - Victoria
Ep 458 - Victoria Sep 23, 2026 4982 This week we talk with Victoria about her relationship history and the different paths that led her to non-monogamy, from early experiences with infidelity to exploring swinging and an open marriage with her ex-husband. She takes us through the complicated evolution of that relationship, including the challenges of secrecy, boundary-setting, and discovering her needs for affection, desire, and con
Ep 457 - Forrest
Ep 457 - Forrest Sep 16, 2026 6398 Forrest has been together with his wife, Joanne, for over 25 years, and about six years ago they decided to open their relationship after navigating mismatched libidos for much of their partnership. Throughout our conversation Forrest discusses how they’ve maintained a deep connection and intimacy throughout their relationship regardless of this mismatch. He also shares the impact of menopause on
Ep 456 - Amanda (The Kink Consultant)
Ep 456 - Amanda (The Kink Consultant) Sep 9, 2026 4776 This fascinating interview with Amanda is a bit kinkier than usual and it comes with a twist… Amanda and her partner are actually monogamous at the moment. Gasp! We have a wonderful conversation about her current 24/7 D/s relationship, how she and her partner practice bringing jealousy and possessiveness into the light, and their ongoing conversations about possibly opening their relationship. She
Ep 455 - Bekki
Ep 455 - Bekki Sep 2, 2026 3703 In this lovely episode, Bekki shares their journey of embracing non-monogamy and how, for them, it extends far beyond romantic relationships to include community, career, parenting, and the many meaningful commitments that make up life. We also discuss legal protections for unmarried partners, including cohabitation agreements, parenting arrangements, medical decision-making, and challenges that c
Ep 454 - Cat + Natalie + Joshua
Ep 454 - Cat + Natalie + Joshua Aug 26, 2026 5577 This week we’ve got our fourth and final (for now) interview with the team from the Kink Collective! In this conversation we bring together the two founders, Joshua and Cat from Episodes 451 and 452, along with Natalie from last week, on Episode 453, for a beautiful look into how they run a business, live together, and are all romantically and sexually intertwined in various ways. It's a fabulous
Ep 453 - Natalie
Ep 453 - Natalie Aug 19, 2026 4491 Natalie shares a ton of incredible insights about her sexuality, relationships, power exchange, and personal growth in this beautiful conversation. She’s been kinky her whole life and “officially” entered the kink scene when she went to college at age 18. She’s also been exploring various relationship models including polyamory for the last few years and is currently 25 years old and in a triad wi
Ep 452 - Cat
Ep 452 - Cat Aug 12, 2026 4086 The mid-nineties were a time of powerful transformation, self-discovery, and healing for Cat. After getting sober, she had a bit of a reckoning with her sexuality, first thinking she was a lesbian before realizing she was pansexual while at the same time discovering the world of kink and BDSM. She's now been exploring some form of non-monogamy for over 30 years and today she shares her incredible
Ep 451 - Joshua
Ep 451 - Joshua Aug 5, 2026 4803 In this beautiful interview with Joshua he shares how his family, culture, and upbringing helped shape his ideas and approach to masculinity, sex, power, and intimacy. As he describes it, he was a habitual cheater who was seeking "power over" in his partnerships and the pattern was subconscious until he met his partner Cat, and everything started to change. Joshua’s story is a powerful reminder th
Goodbye For Now...
Goodbye For Now... Jul 1, 2026 104 We'll be back soon! 😘

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