Episode 2: Navigating The Early Days of ENM

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The ENM DNM

CT Podcasts

7 episodes

3 months ago

Welcome to The ENM DNM, the podcast where we have deep and meaningful (DNM) conversations about ethical non-monogamy (ENM).

Whether you're curious, practising, or deep in the trenches of polyamorous life, this show holds space for all the messy, joyful, complex realities of ENM.

Each episode dives into different themes, from getting started, to communication struggles, identity, dating stories, and how ENM intersects with the wider (often mononormative) world. You’ll hear honest stories, personal experiences, and the occasional bit of swearing, laughter, or tea-spilling.
This isn’t a how-to guide. It’s not prescriptive. It’s a space to reflect, connect, and hear how others are navigating ENM in all its forms. We're queer-run, community-focused, and proud of the diversity of voices we platform.

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Episode 2: Navigating The Early Days of ENM

The ENM DNM

1 hour 1 minute

4 months ago

Episode 2: Navigating The Early Days of ENM

Episode 2: Initial Struggles with ENM

Starting out in ethical non-monogamy can feel like learning to walk on a tightrope—in the dark, with no map. We’ve been there.

What we talk about in this episode:

In this episode, we get real about the messy, confusing, and sometimes magical first six months of navigating ethical non-monogamy (ENM). From awkward first dates and emotional overwhelm to finding community and unlearning monogamy norms, we share the stuff people don’t always talk about. Whether you’re newly polyamorous, deep in open relationships, or just curious about relationship structures outside the mainstream, this one’s for you. What We Talk About:

Our first steps into ethical non-monogamy (ENM) and polyamory
Where we looked for information, advice, and emotional support
Early emotional challenges like jealousy, insecurity, and loneliness
The cultural and queer identity layers that shaped our experiences
How support groups, dating apps, and community events helped (or didn’t)
Good advice, bad advice, and everything in between
Personal reflections, resilience, and learning to sit with discomfort
What we wish we’d known when we were starting out in ENM

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Next episode, we’re diving into intersectionality in ENM—how our race, gender, queerness, and lived experience shape the way we show up in relationships.

Thanks for joining us in this honest conversation about ethical non-monogamy, queer identity, communication, community, and the very real struggles of starting out.