In this episode, the PolySoCal panel explores the difference between structured time and unstructured time in polyamorous relationships, and why both matter. The conversation digs into intentionality, spontaneity, coexisting versus connecting, and how different kinds of time can fill different emotional needs. Through personal examples involving dating, cohabitation, errands, house swaps, and day-to-day life, the group examines how structured…
Sex, Love & Relationships: with Kevin Anthony Kevin Anthony is a Certified Sexologist, Tantra Counselor, NLPPractitioner, and Sex, Love & Relationship coach.For over 10 years, he has worked with men, women, and couples tohave the relationships of their dreams, and the best sex of theirlives! He is also the host of “The Love Lab Podcast”,…
Break patterns: A Conversation with Briana Bass Briana Bass, therapist, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and former corporate executive. She helps high-functioning, emotionally intelligent individuals and couples break patterns, heal relationships, and transform their lives through direct, no-BS therapy. Her work bridges emotional insight with real-world impact, tackling everything from modern dating and burnout to intimacy,…
In this episode of PolySoCal, we welcome relationship expert Jim Fleckenstein for an in-depth conversation on emotional intelligence, jealousy, conflict resolution, and communication within polyamorous and non-traditional relationships. Rather than a roundtable of shared experiences, this episode centers on thoughtful questions from the panel and practical, experience-based insight from Jim. Topics include managing emotional reactions, understanding jealousy…
Depth Psychology: with Dr. Deborah Lukovich Deborah Lukovich, PhD, never set out to write a memoir. But when her life – and sense of identity – began to unravel, it coincided with a surprising calling to study depth psychology. Her research and lived experience merged during a collision of spirituality and sexuality, leading to soul-level…
Emotional Intelligence: A Conversation with Jim Fleckenstein Jim Fleckenstein is a nonmonogamy educator, coach, researcher and activist. His professional coaching practice is The Earth Moved, LLC. He created the Affirmative Intimacy® approach to healthy and sustainable relationships. A polyamory activist since 1998, in 2000 he co-founded ITCR, now the Foundation of the National Coalition for…
This milestone episode celebrates 25 weeks of honest conversations, community bonding, and emotional evolution on the PolySoCal Podcast. The cast reflects on how being part of the show has changed them from deeper communication and personal confidence to stronger connections both inside and outside their relationships. Together they explore how vulnerability has strengthened friendships, how…
This episode dives into the chaotic world of wingmanning and wingwomaning in polyamorous dating. The cast shares real-life stories of how helping a partner flirt can easily turn into blocking them instead. There is a strong mix of humor and truth as the group explores what enthusiastic consent looks like in public spaces — and…
This week’s PolySoCal conversation centered around gratitude — and it turned deeply personal fast. The group shared what they’re most thankful for in life, exploring how trauma, resilience, and identity shape the love we give and receive. Themes of healing from injury and illness, releasing grief, and supporting partners through transformation were woven throughout the…
This episode dives into the emotional landscape of aging within polyamorous and kink-friendly relationships. The group explores vulnerability, sexual confidence, physical changes, emotional safety, and the evolving experience of intimacy between partners of different ages. What starts as a discussion about sexual safety expands into honest storytelling about ED, communication, demisexuality, confidence, being seen, and…