Getting Your Needs Met: Relationship Boundaries with Shadeen Francis

Therapist Shadeen Francis joins Dr. Alexandra to respond to a listener who is interested in opening up her marriage, but is facing resistance from her partner. They use this question as a springboard to explore the topic of disclosed non-monogamy, unmet needs, mental health and communication in a long-term partnership. Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/subscribe/ Shadeen’s Website: https://shadeenfrancis.com/ Shadeen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadeenfrancis/ Terry Real's book, "I Don't Want to Talk About It": https://terryreal.com/product/i-dont-want-to-talk-about-it/   Learn more about the topics covered in this episode: The Flexibility of Female Sexuality with Wednesday Martin (The Psychology Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz3JiuNGnGs Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and Consensual Nonmonogamy (Jessica Fern): https://bookshop.org/p/books/polysecure-attachment-trauma-and-consensual-nonmonogamy-jessica-fern/3871723b9baf49f9?ean=9781944934989&next=t Relationship Bill of Rights (Eve Rickert and Franklin Veaux): https://www.morethantwo.com/relationshipbillofrights.html Join Esther Perel's annual clinical conference Sessions Live 2026! Learn in person in Brooklyn, New York or virtually on May 15th and 16th. Use code SOLOMON50 for $50 off a virtual ticket or SOLOMON100 for $100 off in-person. Get your tickets at https://sessionslive2026.estherperel.com/Learn more about the Options Transition to Independence Program which offers education, vocational, independent living, and emotional support for young adults with complex learning needs. https://www.experienceoptions.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.