In this episode, Dee talks about effective communication and how to reconcile differing communication methods. Beyond communication, what does it mean to really comprehend what another person is saying? What are some strategies to translate your unique language and someone else's unique language so you are fully comprehending what you each want to get across?
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I believe that life is a journey - and although our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed day by day. My journey is one of a spiritual, kinky, polyamorous, pansexual survivor. I am these things and much more.
I discovered a wonderful way for me to process, decompress, and heal – writing. Of course, I found this out years ago when I was diagnosed with depression. I started a blog back then. Sometimes I go back and read it to reflect on my growth (and oh the places I have been!). I stopped writing for a long while, until I realized that writing helps center me – and I need it. So I've started back!
Points of Compatibility
In this episode, Dee talks about compatibility. What is compatibility? What are some points of compatibility to discuss with people you are in close relation to? (This episode sets up the next few episodes about how to determine compatibility, negotiating relationships, how to reconcile differing communication methods, and navigating and communicating relationship expectations.)
Emotional Intelligence
In this episode, Dee talks about emotional intelligence. What is emotional intelligence? How do you determine how much emotional intelligence a person has? When do you know you're not compatible with someone in regards to emotional intelligence, and what do you do with that information? Things mentioned in the episode: Summer Rain - Dwell Tea… Continue reading Emotional Intelligence
Let’s Talk About Sex, Part 1: Addressing Shame & Stigma
In this episode, Alex Rich joins DeeRae to talk about sex, sexuality, sexual health, addressing the sexual shame that comes from purity culture, and destigmatizing STIs. GUEST INFO: Alex Rich, Sexologoy Bae Instagram: @sexologybae Twitter: @GeauxSeeTheLady Things mentioned in the episode: Winter Wake Up Tea Just Add Honey Tea Co Study re: ENM & STI… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Sex, Part 1: Addressing Shame & Stigma
Being Vulnerable
In this episode, Dee talks about vulnerability - what is it and what are ways to foster vulnerability in your relationships. Things mentioned in the episode: Spellbound LLC TRANSCRIPT
Connections, Not Configurations
In this episode, Dee talks about the importance of cultivating intimacy and connections -- instead of focusing on what kind of super specific configuration you want. Things mentioned in the episode: Biron Tea SipsBy Tea What Will Had To Say TRANSCRIPT
Foundations: Steps to Discovering What You Really Want in Non-Monogamy
In this episode, Dee talks about the thing she wish most people thought about in regards to non-monogamy foundational work: determining what you want out of nonmonogamy and relationships, in general and specifically. Things mentioned in the episode: Relationship Anarchy Smorgasboard (clearer picture here) Relationship Manifesto/Care & Feeding Manual TRANSCRIPT
“I Can Barely Keep One Happy!”: Exploring the Concept of Bandwidth
In this episode, Dee talks about the idea that the capacity someone has for giving versus receiving love is scalable, exploring what your bandwidth is, and Dunbar's number. Things mentioned in the episode: Adagio Teas Kentucky Bourbon Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing Dunbar's Number TRANSCRIPT
Down with Amatonormativity: Aromanticism & Relationship Anarchy
In this episode, Dee talks about the concept of amatonormativity, discovering how she was aromantic, and what relationship anarchy looks like and means to her. Things mentioned in the episode: Dollar Tea Club Mulled Wine Amatonormativity Aromantic Spectrum Relationship Anarchy TRANSCRIPT
Sunny Dee Answers: Questions from Listeners
In this episode, Dee gives an overview of non-monogamy, talks about some non-monogamous terms, and answers ten questions from listeners. Things mentioned in the episode: Dwell Tea Co Stepping Off The Relationship Escalator book & other resources Designer Relationships book TRANSCRIPT