Making Polyamory Work

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Grounded in reality and untamed honesty, Libby Sinback tackles the hard questions about how to create and maintain authentic, loving and healthy nonmonogamous relationships.

Recent Episodes
  • Is Hierarchy bad?
    Apr 16, 2024 – 00:49:21
  • Unmet Needs in Polyamory
    Feb 20, 2024 – 00:50:53
  • Seriously! Compassion
    Feb 13, 2024 – 00:15:40
  • Sacred Unraveling in Polyamory with Joli Hamilton
    Feb 6, 2024 – 00:34:29
  • Individuation and Navigating Differences with Joli Hamilton
    Jan 30, 2024 – 00:29:05
  • Solo Polyamory with Crystal Byrd Farmer
    Jan 23, 2024 – 00:59:27
  • Polyamory and Neurodivergence with Alyssa Gonzalez Pt 2
    Jan 2, 2024 – 00:35:45
  • Polyamory and Neurodivergence with Alyssa Gonzalez Pt. 1
    Dec 26, 2023 – 00:51:58
  • Triangulation
    Dec 19, 2023 – 00:29:31
  • When I Don't Use Boundaries
    Dec 12, 2023 – 00:22:14
  • What is a Boundary Violation? with Juliane Taylor Shore
    Dec 5, 2023 – 00:48:57
  • Your Brain on Boundaries with Juliane Taylor Shore
    Nov 28, 2023 – 00:44:27
  • Codependence
    Nov 21, 2023 – 00:23:44
  • Boundaries Aren't Magic
    Nov 14, 2023 – 00:22:08
  • Dating as a Couple
    Nov 7, 2023 – 00:42:15
  • Polyamory After an Affair
    Oct 31, 2023 – 00:43:15
  • The Heart Wants What it Wants
    Apr 25, 2023 – 00:26:07
  • Uhauling
    Apr 18, 2023 – 00:31:16
  • What’s Your Story?
    Apr 11, 2023 – 00:35:11
  • Revoke Your Moral License
    Mar 28, 2023 – 00:20:41
  • Don't Ask, Don't Tell with Jessica Fern (Part 2)
    Mar 21, 2023 – 00:25:34
  • Privacy, Secrecy, and Transparency with Jessica Fern (Part 1)
    Mar 14, 2023 – 00:30:58
  • The Ladder of Accountability
    Mar 7, 2023 – 00:21:05
  • What if We Don't Have Sex? With Chaneè Jackson Kendall
    Feb 28, 2023 – 00:45:08
  • Relational Privilege with Akilah Riley-Richardson Part 2
    Feb 21, 2023 – 00:33:12
  • Relational Privilege with Akilah Riley-Richardson Part 1
    Feb 14, 2023 – 00:41:58
  • Values and Belonging, Part 2
    Feb 9, 2023 – 00:38:42
  • Values and Belonging, Part 1
    Feb 7, 2023 – 00:36:13
  • Coming Out To Your Kids
    Dec 6, 2022 – 01:13:56
  • [Replay] The Holiday Minefield
    Nov 22, 2022 – 00:34:13
  • There's Nothing to Fear
    Nov 17, 2022 – 00:13:57
  • New Information Shock
    Nov 15, 2022 – 00:19:25
  • The Most Important Step of Repair
    Oct 18, 2022 – 00:24:24
  • Breadcrumbing and Signposting
    Oct 11, 2022 – 00:20:01
  • Agreements Are Great
    Oct 4, 2022 – 00:36:03
  • Where Is This Going?
    Sep 27, 2022 – 00:44:19
  • How Do I Know if I'm Polyamorous?
    Sep 20, 2022 – 00:46:40
  • Food
    Sep 15, 2022 – 00:15:48
  • Leave Room in a Crisis
    Sep 13, 2022 – 00:41:58
  • 9 Relationships of a Modern Marriage
    Apr 19, 2022 – 00:31:54
  • Know Your Power
    Apr 12, 2022 – 00:27:23
  • On Drop
    Apr 5, 2022 – 00:15:03
  • Veto Happens
    Mar 29, 2022 – 00:31:35
  • Yes Intent Does Matter
    Mar 22, 2022 – 00:28:46
  • For Your Mom
    Mar 15, 2022 – 00:29:57
  • Are you Checking Out or Checking In?
    Mar 8, 2022 – 00:22:00
  • Doing It in a Group
    Mar 1, 2022 – 00:44:07
  • The Still Face
    Feb 22, 2022 – 00:33:15
  • Asking Needs To Be Okay
    Feb 15, 2022 – 00:21:57
  • This May Be a Bitter Pill
    Feb 8, 2022 – 00:53:41
Recent Reviews
  • TKPippin
    New to Poly
    I’m new to polyamory and recently came out to my husband of 20 years about this after having an affair. It has not been my first affair to be transparent. It has been a struggle but we are managing to communicate our feelings with each other peacefully for the first time in all these years. He doesn’t feel the same as I do, but is trying to understand. Amicable divorce and coparenting is an option on the table. But he is open to learning and I’m hoping he will change his mind over time. Your podcast was recommended in a Facebook forum I’m in, and I couldn’t be more grateful that I’ve found it. So far, it has really helped me understand the different dynamics that can happen in polyamory. Also in figuring out why polyamory resonates with me and being able to effectively articulate that with my husband. As someone raised in a religious conservative family, my feelings, thoughts, and ideas would not be received well and I learned growing up not to talk about things that went against this narrative. I’m an artist and have always had friends in the LGBTQ+ community, and while I’ve always been an out of the box type of thinker, I never really understood the trials and struggles related to them “coming out” to family and friends as I am not queer. I have a much better understanding of that now…and greater empathy. What I really appreciate about your podcast is the kindness and love you demonstrate when addressing difficult topics such as using polyamory to fix a relationship, and trying to push something too fast, as I have really been ready to jump right in, while my husband is trying to heal and mourn the loss of something he thought he had. I have gained a lot of insight into my own motives and what I feel would really be authentic for me in my life, being carefully honest and forthright, while being there for my partner, listening to him, and leaning into each other. The way you address topics in such a way shows me that you really care about your audience and want to see the transitions and choices they make go as smoothly as possible. It answers a lot of questions I’ve had on polyamory and has me thinking a lot about what that might look like for my family, how it could affect the things that I do hold dear and important in my life. I still have not figured all this out, and have a tendency to idealize relationships, but through these messages I have been able to kinda step back and realize that it is all fluid and not to try to force something that needs to work out organically, but to also be proactive in areas that do need attention, including reconciliation, healing, and communicating my needs and distinguishing them from my wants, and being my authentic self, loving and forgiving myself for knowing now what I didn’t know then. Can’t really thank you enough for what you do! Just listening everyday to learn more, and open myself up to possibilities, whether good or bad, and preparing myself for both.
  • the mighty meatshield
    Massively helpful
    We have been in the lifestyle for a couple of years, but recently stumbled in to something that may be more. I was feeling confused and a bit lost and decided to look for something to help me navigate how I’ve been feeling. This podcast has been immensely helpful both in the strategies and hearing the experiences of others which has made me feel less alone in the journey. I can’t say thank you enough.
  • megalithasaurus
    Calmly presented and universally relevant relationship basics
    This podcast is relevant for anyone wanting to improve at doing relationships: to get better at readiness, at dating, and at maintaining and growing lifelong connections. Very little in here is specific to polyamory, and that makes it perfect for anyone looking to improve their interpersonal skills in any kind of family. The creator’s voice (literal and figurative) and the thoughtful organization and careful phrasing package the subject matter in a palatable and digestible format. It’s definitely worth a listen. I’m hooked.
  • DeannaDarling
    Fantastic show in every way
    I'm new to polyamory, and my partner and I have been sharing episodes of this fantastic show, and it has been so helpful in navigating our journey. Libby is so knowledgeable, articulate, warm and supportive, and the show is the perfect length to stop and absorb and inspire some thought-provoking conversations.
  • Boat Lover guy
    Best resource on the topic yet
    FINALLY this addresses the feelings and emotions around navigating open relationships or the changes in relationships around emerging levels of intimacy in couples and more
  • ac light guy
    Such wonderful advice for any and all who value relationships and communication
    I stumbled across this podcast and it’s been such a wonderful gem. Libby is so thoughtful and caring in how she works through the problems and challenges (and joys!) of relationships. The open and honest (yet gentle) way she provides insight is so refreshing. I’ve learned so much about myself and my relationships and have found the tools and techniques that Libby provides to be very useful. I absolutely recommend this if you want to learn more about what makes relationships work well.
  • EmbraceTruthCreations
    I have learned so much from this podcast!
    Libby is insightful and intentional with her episodes, speaking with such heart-centered thoughtfulness. I have listened to her episode “For Your Mom” five times, and cried every time. This episode helped me come out to my family with as much grace as possible. Thank you, Libby!
  • Nickster27
    It feels like magic…
    …but it is really a focus on actionable ways to be present in our nontraditional relationships. We loved the podcast, Libby‘s perspective and expertise so much that we signed up for her private coaching. Our lives have been completely changed by the work that we are doing with her and will forever be grateful for having the algorithm and search word gods help us find this podcast! We listen in the car most often and have not yet once found an episode that did not start a meaningful conversation that has led us to better understanding and deeper connection.
  • Watauga1966
    Awesome
    Great podcast with lots of in depth details about non monogamous relationships!
  • username432
    Amazing Helpful Perspective
    I love the way Libby approaches and explains things. She goes into detail and explains how to approach a problem instead of giving black and white rules. Much of what the advice applicable to healthy monogamous relationships too not just polyamory.
  • Cruisemedicine
    Love this podcast
    One of the best Poly podcasts out there. I was hooked after the first episode.
  • mr. won
    So far very useful!
    I can’t review every episode, I haven’t heard them all, but I really like the emphasis on truth, compassion and transparency
  • REMims
    Longtime listener.
    As someone who has consumed A LOT of polyamorous content, I really appreciate this podcast because it goes beyond all the intro poly topics that have been talked about to death & really digs into the complexities of relationships & how to make them work. It’s always practical & straightforward, with great examples. I think people of any relationship style, intimate or otherwise, monogamous or otherwise, will find it useful. Also, as a Black, queer person, this podcast does not necessarily cater to me, but I also don’t feel excluded or alienated or othered by the content. I think it tries to acknowledge & address power dynamics and the isms, without being overbearing.
  • MarieThouin
    Lovely podcast!
    Absolutely love this podcast!
  • PedramF1977
    Helped Right Out the Gate
    Usually podcasts help me in general over a period of time. Every episode so far in this podcast has had a direct application somewhere on my life. Not only in my poly world either. A lot of the advice translates to all my relationships.
  • Anna-Jayne
    Amazing relationship content
    This podcast is a gem. The insight is nuanced, to the point, and compassionately delivered. I am grateful for this show, and everything I have learned about myself and relationships by listening to it.
  • ElleTenebrus
    Exactly what I needed
    The timing couldn’t have been better for finding this podcast. Past trauma can make nonmonogamy really difficult at times, and I feel really validated when I listen. I’ve been able to use some the skills and I’m already feeling differences. I feel much more settled and regulated and I’ve only gotten through about half a dozen episodes. Thank you ❤️
  • LGBTJewIA
    So helpful and insightful
    I am fairly new to healthy polyamorous relationships. I am so glad that I was introduced to Libby Sinback's work. I have learned a lot from Libby's podcast, not only about building and maintaining healthy romantic/sexual relationships, but even my platonic ones. I have even learned from great useful trips on dealing with my trauma and maintaining my parasympathetic nervous system when I'm under stress instead of fawning or trying to fix everything. I'm not much of a podcast person and I have made sure to never miss an episode of this one. I think that it helps me be a better boyfriend,stepparent,friend and person. This one is worth a subscription.
  • curlyblue80
    Can’t say enough good things about it
    There are far too many polyamory podcasts now, and they are by and large complete self-absorbed rubbish. Libby Sinback’s Making Polyamory Work is brilliant and one of only two or three polyamory podcasts worth listening to. Almost very other podcaster could learn from Libby’s humility and wisdom. I adore this podcast. It has helped me navigate so many things that have come up in many relationships. Libby is so smart and compassionate. I always find something useful in every episode.
  • Scramblewitme
    This is saving my poly life
    I didn’t know how many topics I would need to engage with once I realized that I loved and wanted to share my life openly and honestly with two partners. I also didn’t even think about the nuances of if a partner came partnered and the delicacy of doing your best to make it work. This podcast has educated me, affirmed me, loved me and allowed me a safe space to navigate a plethora of feelings and emotions. Even as a black, masculine of center, queer woman, I was able to connect and really hear the message. I will continue to share it out with those I come across as a “so you’re ready to navigate ploy” resource. I’m so grateful for this project.
  • BriC_91
    Everything I needed
    I came to this podcast wanting to hear from others in the poly life as my husband and I are new to it. This podcast offers so much other poly podcasts don’t. Libby teachers how to be better yourself as well and how to have nourishing relationships. Also I love that it’s relationship based and not sex based like many of the other poly podcasts I have came across!
  • allie6886
    Informative
    This podcast addresses communication, boundaries, and self-care in a really easy, informal way!!! Great resource!!!!
  • EnemaMan
    Amazing!
    As my wife and I are new to polyamory, we were looking for ways to get get helpful info to help on our journey. This podcast has been a truly inspiring and helpful source. Thanks Liby!
  • mercurini
    Great podcast
    Libby gives solid, practical, clear and very thoughtful advice on polyamory and relationship practices in general. Give a listen!
  • newtothisMHTX
    True talk
    I am new to this and love how Libby explains all of the challenges that come with this lifestyle. I also like how she references Beene Brown who I am also a fan of when it comes to being open and vulnerable with emotions. These podcasts are informative and I am learning so much.
  • Bknickie
    Hooked!
    I am loving this podcast! Third episode on disentanglement got me hooked. It hit home hard. Thank you, Libby, for making this podcast. ❤️
  • Cville Cutie
    Incredible Insight Easy to Learn
    This podcast has taken my polyamorous marriage to the next level. I find myself applying Libby’s sage wisdom in treating all my partners better and loving myself more. She is gifted with the ability to make all poly struggles relatable and she finds the silver lining in challenges to turn them into growth opportunities. Her voice is Also soothing and I can easily listen to this podcast all day , in the car or while doing chores around the house .
  • 2 Spirit
    Compassionate and Intelligent
    I absolutely love Libby. Her coaching style is compassionate, kind and caring. Everything about the podcast meets every need I have when receiving advice and coaching. Libby’s delivery is pleasant from the cadence and tone of voice to her non-judgemental and sincere manner. She is intuitive, intelligent and continues to bring new and up to date information and research to the table. This has been one of my favorite tools for helping me to tap into my true self so that I can bring my best self to the table. Thank you Libby for all that you do.
  • alltheknamesaretaken
    Great Series
    Love this podcast it’s a great resource and entertaining too!
  • JeraldWR
    Relationships explained
    This is one of the best podcasts I’ve listened to on creating secure relationships and I listen to a lot. Whether you are interested in polyamory or not, everyone would benefit from this sound advice and thoughts. It’s easy to listen to as well
  • sway1470
    Libby is Approachable
    I love Libby’s style as well as the thought she puts into every episode. Right now, I feel like I have a much better shot at making polyamory work because of her.
  • PMah22
    Solid advice for all intimate relationships
    Libby is clear, calm, and compassionate in how she approaches each topic. She has a friendly style and lovely voice. I think the topics she covers are perfect for any intimate relationship, whether one is poly or monogamous.
  • Tryingtolovemyself
    Libby!!
    I love everything about this podcast. The length, her voice and most of all the applicable and intelligent topics. Keep them coming! Thank you 🙏
  • KeziaVida223
    Awesome!!
    You are great! Love what you’re creating here. Thanks
  • tpowsam
    Great concise info
    I love this podcast, the information always seems clear and actionable. Every episode has had something really useful in it!
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