The Kink Consultant

Behind The Scenes of A Non-Monogamouse Relationship (And Why It Actually Works)

The Kink Consultant

Show Notes

Non-monogamy isn't actually that complicated…our fear of talking about it is. And that fear keeps way too many people stuck pretending they want something they don't.

In this episode, I sit down with Samia Mounts, creator and host of the ClosetEd podcast, for a raw conversation about non-monogamy, jealousy, and why emotional maturity matters more than the number of partners you have. Samia shares her journey from believing in "the one" to discovering she's wired for multiple loves. We talk about her marriage that became a friendship, navigating new relationship energy, and the difference between boundaries and control. She gets real about the mistakes she made, the red flags she ignored, and what it takes to build trust when relationships shift.

If you have ever felt like you were meant to love more than one person and had no idea what to do with that truth, this conversation is for you.

Episode Highlights: 00:00 Why Everyone Is In “The Closet” and Society's Norms 12:17 Polyamory and Personal Experiences 32:42 Defining Relationship Agreements and Boundaries 34:54 Navigating Non-Monogamous Relationships 42:19 Polyamory vs. Consensual Non-Monogamy

Connect with Samia Mounts https://www.samiamounts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/samia.mounts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBkJT8ttJYCyIS8ig6gZ7pA https://www.tiktok.com/@samia.mounts https://www.samiamounts.com/podcast

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