Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Bianca, Ava and Mikayla, local drag queens that participate in drag story time events within the local community. We recently had an event that was attended by the Proud Boys and I wanted to give the entertainers a platform to share their experience and share their side of the story.  If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and if you listen on Spotify or Apple please give us a rating it helps others find us. Follow us on the Gram, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Bianca AvaMikaylaMusic:Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory.  In this episode we are joined by Nash, Mr Ohio Leather 2020 as he shares his thought on the past, present and future of the gay leather community.  If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy.Resources:Nash: https://www.instagram.com/nash_rambler/Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Fernanda, the host of Polycurious as she shares with us her very unique journey to polyamory.  If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and if you listen on Spotify or Apple please give us a rating it helps others find us. Follow us on the Gram, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Listen to Polycurious here:https://link.chtbl.com/polycuriouspodcastInstagram https://instagram.com/polycuriouspodcast?igshid=1mrwl69kdbtasTwitterhttps://mobile.twitter.com/polycuriouspod?s=21&t=W86XAJMTncquccBm17iqFQFacebook https://m.facebook.com/PolycuriousPodcast/?tsid=0.5207405603100951&source=resultTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@polycurious?_t=8VBwNOax1Kg&_r=1Music:Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. This is part 2 so make sure you go back and listen to part 1 if you have not yet.  In this episode we are joined by Fernanda, the host of Polycurious as she shares with us her very unique journey to polyamory.  If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and if you listen on Spotify or Apple please give us a rating it helps others find us. Follow us on the Gram, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Listen to Polycurious here:https://link.chtbl.com/polycuriouspodcastInstagram https://instagram.com/polycuriouspodcast?igshid=1mrwl69kdbtasTwitterhttps://mobile.twitter.com/polycuriouspod?s=21&t=W86XAJMTncquccBm17iqFQFacebook https://m.facebook.com/PolycuriousPodcast/?tsid=0.5207405603100951&source=resultTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@polycurious?_t=8VBwNOax1Kg&_r=1Music:Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly and welcome to the fourth episode of Kink'd our new series focused on educating and normalizing sexual exploration. In this episode we are joined by Pup Rusty and Pup Atari as they share with us what its like to get into your pup space, what's necessary to get involved in the pup community and share with us about the culture of the pup community. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and if you listen on Spotify or Apple please give us a rating it helps others find us. Follow us on the Gram, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Atari:Twitter - @VCSDOGRusty:https://www.twitch.tv/sir_leftyTwitter - @pup_rusty_nashThe Gram - @pup_rusty_nashMusic: Dark 'n' Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to Part 2 of the 5th and final  episode of our shame series. In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Cunningham and Nika Cherrelle as they share their personal and professional experiences with shame as well as share some very useful tools in overcoming and dealing with some of the struggles we face with shame.  Trigger warning there is a discussion about sexual assault.  Check below for links to Elizabeth and Nika. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources: Elizabeth Cunninghamhttps://linktr.ee/ElzCunningham (the link to ALL of her things!) Go followNika Cherrellehttps://nikacherrelles.com/ (Go visit her page!)Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the 5th and final  episode of our shame series. In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Cunningham and Nika Cherrelle as they share their personal and professional experiences with shame as well as share some very useful tools in overcoming and dealing with some of the struggles we face with shame.  Trigger warning there is a discussion about sexual assault.  Check below for links to Elizabeth and Nika. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources: Elizabeth Cunninghamhttps://linktr.ee/ElzCunningham (the link to ALL of her things!) Go followNika Cherrellehttps://nikacherrelles.com/ (Go visit her page!)Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the 4th episode of our shame series. In this episode we invite back Sky Kinsman to talk about overcoming shame. She discusses her personal experience and the tools she uses when coaching others to give us some very useful tools in overcoming and dealing with some of the struggles we face with shame.  Check below for links to Sky. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources: Sky KinsmanInstragram - https://www.instagram.com/intimacycoachingwithsky/Website - https://www.skykinsman.com/Relationship Check in:1. Adoration and Gratitude 2. Continuum Reflection- Affection- Trust- Communication- Finances - Shared Responsibility - Autonomy- Body - Sex- Unexpressed fears and concerns3. Action items/ To do list4. Week ahead's schedule Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory and welcome to the third episode of our shame series. In this episode we invite Sean Applause back to discuss what it was like growing up as an only child in a very midwestern environment and how the influences of his family impacted his life and development of self as he explored his sexuality and gender expression. We also discuss his role models  and how they helped him find community and overcome shame. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and if you listen on Spotify or Apple please give us a rating it helps others find us. Follow us on the Gram, like and share but most importantly I hope you enjoy. Resources:Sean Applause https://linktr.ee/seanapplauseMusic:Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the second episode of the Shame series. I am so excited to share this series with you! It's been a work in progress for awhile now and I hope that you learn as much as I have! In this episode we talk about shame associated with negative religious experiences and how it impacts your life. We invite Fina of serafina blog on to share her experience and how she has worked to help others. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like and share. But most importantly I hope you enjoy.Resources:IG: @serafinablogWebsite: serafinablog.com Podcast: Mindful Minds every other Friday at 6AM PST - available on ALL streaming platforms Email: [email protected] Body Keeps the Scorehttps://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1659378977&refinements=p_27%3ABessel+van+der+Kolk+M.D.&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Bessel+van+der+Kolk+M.D. Music: What A Wonderful Day by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com