Listen "166 - Between monogamy and polyamory"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode Nicoleta explores relationships and happiness with Jessica Fern, psychotherapist from North Carolina, USA. How we grow up with the unconscious expectations of fun, pleasure and excitementWhen the happiness is more the byproduct than the goal itselfPresence, contentment and gratitude as the source of happinessThe neglect surrounding an “easy child” perceived as not-needyUnderstanding transgenerational traumaWhy our nervous system is key in happinessConnected with people and feeling alive supporting othersFrom psychology to somatic healing and international conflict resolutionHow education and mentoring shapes our choices and actions in lifeAre there many ways to do love and relationships?The romantic ideal as the fairy tale happinessWhy statistically 25% to 50% of people pretend to be monogamous The experience of consensual non-monogamy Monogamy between default programming and the conscious choice Deconstructing the social construct of monogamyWe are in the early stages of accepting polyamoryWhen states and cities see polyamory as a protected characteristicHow to cultivate secure attachment and feel polysecure?Polyamory as an expression of who you areThe stress of opening relationship in the paradigm of loveHow to deal with a reluctant partner to open a relationshipWhen you feel “I love you, but that does not mean we are compatible”More love, more diversity, more sexual experiences and more resources in polyamoryUsing polyamory as a path to awakening Alternative sexuality and the move towards the non-binary Healing trauma in the LGBTQ and polyamorous communities Reembody, connect with the earth, and be grateful Connect with Jessica here: https://www.jessicafern.com
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