19 - I am a Living, Breathing Unicorn w/ SHELLEENA, CHRIS, and MATTHEW

Like many other podcasts, we’ve had to change our format due to
the continued physical distancing procedures that are in place to
combat COVID-19. This week, our co-hosts and producer meet once
again, but over a Zoom video call, to check-in and chat with our
amazing guests! After touching base about the various ways in
which we are all experiencing the effects of the pandemic, Nneka
shares some crucial information about the impacts physical
distancing has had on survivors, and their families, who are
experiencing male-perpetuated violence. To learn more, please
check out her latest blog post.


We are then so excited to welcome our guests this week! Nneka had
the pleasure of interviewing our very own Shelleena, her husband
Chris, and their partner Matthew to talk about their relationship
and their experiences with polyamory. Shelleena opens up the
conversation by sharing some definitions and terminology, and
then Chris and Shelleena both take us through their relationship
history and the ways in which they have decided to open up their
marriage. While they share some of the struggles they experienced
when disclosing their relationship to their family, they also
share some incredible stories of supportive and encouraging
responses! We then invite their partner Matthew Eldracher (AKA
Tucker, @matteldracher) to share his experiences
of joining this throuple!


Like always, we invite you to listen to this podcast with an open
mind and kind heart, and if you are interested in learning more
about polyamory or the poly community please check out the
following resources: The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet
Hardy; Stories from the Polycule by Dr. Elisabeth Sheff; Turn Me
On (Podcast); The L Word (TV Series); Polyamory: Married &
Dating (TV Series); Esther Perel (Podcast & Books); Local
events called “Munches”; & Oasis Aqualounge (Toronto based
Sex Club)


This week we’re drinking Bottega Vino Dei Poeti Brut Rose,
Ruffino Prosecco, and Bottega Vino Dei Poeti Prosecco DOC. We
gave these wines a buzz rating of 2.5/5, 3/5, and 4.25/5
respectively.


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Amazing intro music by: @wanderallwinter


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