298 - Passport 2 Pleasure: Navigating Non-Monogamy with Ally Iseman
Ever thought of hiring a travel agent for your love life? Let Ally Iseman, the creator of Passport 2 Pleasure be your guide to alternative relationships. Ally shares her story with the hosts, emphasizing the importance of personal growth, understanding boundaries, and the transformative power of compersion in relationships. Ally challenges monogamous norms, spotlighting divorce rates and advocating for diverse relationship frameworks. Tune in for a conversation that offers insights applicable to all relationship types. Visit Ally's hub passport2pleasure.com for resources, featuring courses, retreats, and a couple of great prompts for self-discovery.
Key Takeaways:
- Personal growth and self-reflection are essential in navigating healthy non-monogamy.
- Understanding and communicating boundaries is crucial for personal growth and relationship success.
- Compersion, the feeling of joy and excitement when a partner experiences pleasure with someone else, can enhance relationships.
- Relationship agreements, outlining boundaries and expectations, are valuable tools for all types of relationships.
- The skills and tools learned in non-monogamy are applicable to all types of relationships, including monogamous ones. Knowing oneself is crucial for building healthy relationships.
- Monogamy is not the only relationship framework, and it may not work for everyone.
- Divorce rates for monogamous marriages are high, indicating that it may not be successful for everyone.
- There are multiple ways to relate and love others and oneself.
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Chapters:
00:00
Introduction
00:45
Allie's Journey to Non-Monogamy
02:00
Choosing a Career in Non-Monogamy Education
03:19
Exploring Non-Monogamy in a Relationship
05:14
Personal Growth and Emotional Casualties
06:11
Formal Education and Launching Passport to Pleasure
07:51
Understanding Boundaries and Personal Growth
09:46
Unrealistic Boundaries and Hindrances
11:14
Differentiating Discomfort and Lack of Safety
13:47
The Concept of Compersion
15:14
Discovering Compersion and Dealing with Jealousy
18:20
Explaining Compersion to Others
21:46
The Unique Feeling of Compersion
23:16
The Desire for a Partner to Be Everything
25:22
The Importance of Relationship Agreements
27:15
Creating Relationship Agreements
29:04
Applying Relationship Agreement Concepts to Friendships
35:02
Introduction to Passport to Pleasure
36:34
Planning Eco-Luxury Retreats
38:04
Applying Non-Monogamy Skills to Monogamous Relationships
40:19
Exploring Relationship Frameworks
41:14
Monogamy and Divorce Rates
41:53
Finding Ally Iseman
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