Episode 1: Starting Out in ENM

Episode 1: Starting Out in ENMHow We Found Ethical Non-Monogamy and What It Means to Us Curious about how people actually get into ethical non-monogamy? In this very first episode of The ENM DNM, we sit down with our full crew – Adam, Leonie, Ed, Ari, and Jacqui – to share how we each found our way into ENM, polyamory, or something a little harder to define. From queerness and curiosity to dissatisfaction with monogamy, our journeys into non-traditional relationship structures are deeply personal, sometimes hilarious, and always real. We unpack the words that have shaped us – like polyamory, relationship anarchy, and ethical non-monogamy – and how labels can be both empowering and frustrating. Whether you're still figuring out what label (if any) fits you, or you're happily dancing outside the boxes, this one’s for you.What we talk about in this episode:How we each came to non-monogamy, and whyWhy labels like polyamory, ENM, and RA can be useful… or notWhat communication, consent, and boundaries look like in real lifeEarly challenges and moments of growthHow queer identity, community, and self-discovery intersect in our relationshipsMentioned in this episode:ko-fi.com/enmdnm – Support the pod and help us keep going 💛yarnn.auhausofdizzy.comkinyalerrk.com.auclothingthegaps.com.auDecolonise Yourself Card Game by Aretha BrownLove what you hear?Join our community on Discord (coming soon!)Support us on Ko-FiSubscribe or follow wherever you get your podcastsShare this episode with your polycule, your curious mates, or your queer book clubNext episode: Navigating The Early Days of ENM– we’re diving into the messy first six months of non-monogamy and how we survived them.Loved the episode? Want to help keep The ENM DNM alive, growing and making more gorgeous chaos?ou can support the podcast with a one-off or ongoing donation here: Ko-fi.comYour support helps us make the podcast and also contributes to our broader mission of funding free and subsidised therapy for people who may not otherwise be able to access it.Come say hi or follow along:InstagramTiktokEmail us!Want to book a counselling session with Adam?Get in touch here: HalaxyWe’re also keen to hear from potential collaborators, sponsors, guests and partners.Please note: this podcast is for conversation, reflection and shared experience. It is not a replacement for therapy, medical advice or crisis support.Loved the episode? Want to help keep The ENM DNM alive, growing and making gorgeous chaos?Support the podcast hereYour support helps us make the podcast and helps fund free and subsidised therapy for people who may not otherwise access it.Come say hi: socialsWant to book a counselling session with Adam? HalaxyWe’re also keen to hear from collaborators, sponsors, guests and partners. [email protected] Please note: this podcast is for conversation and reflection, not therapy, medical advice or crisis support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.