Most poly families are one crisis away from a legal nightmare — and they don’t know it. In this episode, Alonzo sits down with attorney Toby Adams, who has spent 14 years specializing in family law and estate planning exclusively for poly, queer, kink, and neurodiverse communities. Toby breaks down what rights actually exist for…
Poly and the Law Toby Adams runs the Law Office of Toby Adams, a firm focused on family law and estate planning for the poly, queer, and disability communities. Toby has clerked for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Legal Aid at Work, Transgender Law Center, InterACT, and Equality California. She founded the first organization…
Cat, Joshua & Natalie Coming in May 2026 Cat, Joshua & Natalie represent partnership in profound and layered ways. As power dynamic specialists, educators, and intimate partners, they embody the very philosophy they teach — that power dynamics live in every relationship, whether professional, personal, or deeply intimate. Professionally, as the hearts and minds behind…
In this episode of PolySoCal, the panel explores one of the hardest realities in ethical non monogamy: endings. When relationships become deeply interconnected, breakups can affect far more than just two people. The conversation examines how polyamorous relationships end, how emotional fallout spreads through a polycule, and how communication, maturity, and self awareness can help…
Blunt, direct, and grounded in both psychology Coming in May 2026 Chad Taylor is an Australian clinical psychotherapist, author, podcast host, and group facilitator known for his raw, direct, and confronting approach to relationships, addiction, consciousness, and personal responsibility. He is the author of the book *It’s You. Oh Fuck. It’s ME. A Therapist’s View…
In this episode, PolySoCal brings in an East Coast triad to explore the intersection of polyamory and kink. The conversation dives into whether poly is inherently kinky, how BDSM frameworks influence communication and structure, and where emotional relationships differ from play or connection. Through real experiences, the group breaks down the overlap, the misconceptions, and…
In this roundtable episode of PolySoCal, the group takes an honest look at the harder side of polyamory. While the community often celebrates the freedom and connection that poly relationships can bring, the panel digs into the realities that come with it. Jealousy, insecurity, heartbreak, communication struggles, and the emotional work required to maintain multiple…
In this episode of PolySoCal, the panel explores a deceptively simple question: can people move in and out of poly relationships and communities, or does belonging create deeper responsibilities? The conversation looks at how connection, identity, and commitment intersect in non monogamous spaces. Panelists share personal experiences about stepping away from relationships, returning to community,…
In this episode, PolySoCal welcomes back Dr. Joli Hamilton for a deeper conversation about love languages, attachment needs, and how people experience connection in relationships. The discussion explores the limitations of rigid love language categories and how emotional needs shift based on context, life experience, and personal growth. Through personal stories and expert insight, the…
In this episode, the PolySoCal panel takes a focused look at three emotions central to polyamorous relationships: compersion, envy, and jealousy. The conversation explores how these feelings differ, how they often overlap, and how timing, communication, and emotional awareness shape the way they impact relationships. Through personal experiences, the group examines how jealousy can signal…