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Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast
by T and A Coaching and Therapy
You co-hosts T&A, Tara Lynne Franco, Relationship and Awesomeness Coach & André Turcotte, Sex+ Psychotherapist, share their ideas and advice on how to have authentic, connected, secure and sexy non-monogamous relationships whether you're monogamish, in an open relationship, a swinger / lifestyle, polyamorous or none of these things but are curious!They bring together their years of personal experiences in polyamory, their professional practices working with individuals and couples, professional training + the best information available out there! Visit https://www.taraandandre.com/
Episodes
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84: Long-Distance Love: Making Non-Monogamous Relationships Work from Afar
Long-distance relationships can be hard. Non-monogamous relationships can be complicated. So what happens when you combine the two? In this episode of the Let’s Talk Polyamory Podcast, we’re talking about what it really takes to make long-distance love work when non-monogamy is part of the...
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83: Carversations: Anxiety, Jealousy & When Our Brains Make Sh*t Up
“I’ve lived through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened.” — Mark Twain How often do we create an entire story about what might happen and then experience the anxiety as though it’s already happening? We’re back with another carversation. 🚗 These are unscripted...
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82: Part 2: How to Get Back on Track When Your Communication Goes Off the Rails
Most people don’t realize how easily they derail the conversations that matter most, until they learn what to look for. In Part 2 of this series, we unpack the hidden patterns that quietly sabotage connection, like kitchen sinking, labeling, interrupting, blaming, mind reading, layering, and...
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81: Part 1: How to Get Back on Track When Your Communication Goes Off the Rails
It’s a quickie, but a good one! An unfiltered special episode recorded from our bed! In it, we break down a real-life situation where things built up, our communication took a nosedive, and it felt like our communication went completely off the rails. We take full ownership of the destructive...
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80: Traveling When Non-Monogamous: What to Know Before You Go
Planning a trip and your'e non-monogamous? Traveling comes with its own unique dynamics and things to plan for, whether you're heading out on a solo adventure or exploring with a partner or partners. In this episode, we dive into what that really looks like, and how those experiences can expand…
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79: Lifestyle Lingo
Ever feel like the lifestyle has its own language? Well… you’re not wrong. In this bonus T&A Alphabet Series episode, we’re breaking down some of the most common and less common terms used in swinging and the lifestyle, including: What “the lifestyle” actually means—and the different names people...
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S is For Everything You Wanted to Know About Sexual Issues But Were Afraid to Ask!
We are back with another instalment of our T&A Alphabet Series and this one is all about the letter S! We give you: S is For Everything You Wanted to Know About Sexual Issues But Were Afraid to Ask! Sexual issues are something so many people experience—but few people actually talk about. In this...
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77: Let’s Talk About Sex (When We’re Not Having It or Enough of It)
Salt-N-Pepa had it right in 1990… “Let’s talk about sex baby, let's talk about you and me, let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be…” It’s also important to talk about sex when we’re not having it — or not having enough of it. This episode explores the complexities of...
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76: R is for Really Great Relationship, Sex and Polyamory R-Words
We’re back with another episode of our T&A Alphabet Series! This is an all-new episode on the letter R — and you’re REALLY going to REVEL in this jam-packed conversation. We’re covering a range of relationship, sex and polyamory/non-monogamy terms grouped into three themes: Relationships &...
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75: Q is For Queer: Understanding Queer Identity
We’re back with another episode of our T&A Alphabet Series! Many earlier episodes were originally delivered as live trainings inside our Let’s Talk Polyamory Podcast private Facebook community. In this episode, recorded in 2021, we dive into the letter Q — Queer — exploring identity, fluidity,...
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74: P is for Polyamory and a Plethora of P Words
We’re back with another playful, passionate, and slightly provocative instalment of our much-loved T&A Alphabet Series! These episodes originally began as live trainings inside our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook community, and this one has been freshly updated and pleasantly packed just…
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73: Am I Still Polyamorous (Even If I'm Not Actively "Practicing" It)?
Welcome to Season 3! We’re so excited to be back with a brand new season filled with all the conversations you love — and more. This season, we’ll be continuing our T&A Alphabet Series with episodes dropping throughout the year, and we’ll also be welcoming new guests to the podcast. If you’d like...
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72: O is for Open Relating, Orgasms, Oral and Other Ohs…
We’re back with another juicy instalment of our T&A Alphabet Series! Many of these episodes began as live trainings inside our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook community, and this one has been freshly re-recorded, updated, and expanded just for you. In this episode, we dive into the letter O…
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71: N is for the Nine N Words You Need to Know
We’re back with another episode in our T&A Alphabet Series! Many earlier episodes were originally delivered as live trainings inside our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook community. This one is a freshly re-recorded instalment — updated, expanded, and shaped by listener requests. In this...
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70: M is for the 5 Ways to Make Sure Your COMMUNICATION is not MISCOMMUNICATION
We’re back with another episode of our T&A Alphabet Series! These episodes were originally delivered as live trainings on Mondays inside our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook community, and over the last few months we’ve been uploading them to all major podcast platforms. Today’s episode is…
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69: Consent is Sexy: Why Enthusiastic Consent Is So Important
Consent isn’t just about saying yes or no, it is much more complex than that. In this episode, Tara and André discuss and explore the nuances of consent in intimate interactions, emphasizing that consent is not a one-time agreement but an active, ongoing conversation that involves both people…
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68: Sex & Lifestyle Clubs 101: What to Expect and How to Prepare (Live from the Mermaid Lounge)
Ever wondered what it’s really like to go to a sex or lifestyle club for the first time — and what to do to prepare? Or maybe you’ve been before and the experience wasn’t what you hoped? In this special episode Tara is live on location at the Mermaid Lounge just outside Toronto, Ontario, joined…
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67: Breaking Taboos in Sex & Relationships - Part 2
In Part 2 we continue our deep dive into the complex world of sex, relationships, and the taboos that shape them. We explore what makes certain topics so charged, how our personal experiences influence what we consider “off-limits,” and why breaking taboos can lead to more honest and connected...
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66: Breaking Taboos in Sex & Relationships - Part 1 - With Special Guest Darryl Rosengreen from the Taboo Show
In this episode, Tara sits down with Darryl Rosengreen, VP of Marketing and Promotion—and one of the owners—of The Taboo Show, to explore breaking taboos in sex and relationships. Together, they talk about how events like The Taboo Show create safe, inclusive spaces for people to learn, explore,...
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65: L is for Lube, Libido, Lingerie, Lifestyle, L’Amour + More
We’re back with another episode in our T&A Alphabet Series—where we explore the big topics around non-monogamy, relationships, and sex, one letter at a time. These episodes were originally live trainings in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook group, and over the past year we’ve been…
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64: K is for Kink, Kitchen Table Polyamory & Kissing + Other K Words
We’re back with our T&A Alphabet Series! These episodes were originally live trainings in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook group. Over the last few months, we’ve been uploading them onto podcast platforms, but this time we’re bringing you a brand new episode. Today’s episode is all about...
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63: Labels in Non-Monogamy: What’s Right (or Not) for Me?
Do labels in non-monogamy give you clarity—or do they feel like a box you don’t want to fit into? Labels in non-monogamy—love them or hate them, they’re everywhere. For some people, labels bring clarity and a sense of belonging. For others, they feel restrictive or unnecessary. The truth? Whether...
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62: Carversations: Can Love Be Repaired
We’re continuing our summer 🚗 road trip through the Gaspésie in Quebec and into the Maritime provinces—New Brunswick, Nova Scotia (including Cape Breton), and Prince Edward Island and it's been beyond what we ever imagined! We've discovered parts of 🇨🇦 Canada we hadn’t visited before, and…
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61: Carversations: Road Trip Relationship Reviews & Check-Ins
Sometimes the best place for a relationship check-in isn’t over coffee or at the kitchen table—it’s in the car, somewhere between snack stops and scenic views. 🚗✨ We’re continuing our summer road trip through the Gaspésie in Quebec and into the Maritimes, and along the way we’re recording these...
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60: Carversations: Travelling When Polyamorous or Open
It’s summertime in 🇨🇦Canada, and we’re on a road trip adventure! Following the gorgeous Route 132 along the St. Lawrence in Gaspésie, Quebec, and winding our way into the Maritimes, we’re discovering more of this big, beautiful country… and, as we do we end up having plenty of short, topical...
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59: How to Attract (And Keep) Better Poly Partners
In this episode we’re digging into the archives to bring you a conversation that originally aired live in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook group. Since Facebook now only stores live videos for 30 days, we’re working behind the scenes to download and share some of those gems here on the...
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58: What Does It Mean to Be Visible? Being Out and Open as Polyamorous
At the time of recording this episode, it’s the Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy — July 7–13, 2025. This global campaign and week of action, created by Open Love NY, celebrates the many ways people love, connect, and relate outside of monogamy—including polyamory, open relationships,...
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57: Relationship Burnout: How to Make LRE feel like NRE Again
Feeling disconnected or depleted in your long-term relationship while totally lit up by someone new? You're not broken—and neither is your relationship. This is a natural progression of relationships, but it doesn't have to be the death knell! In this episode of the Let’s Talk Polyamory Podcast…
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56: Should Polyamory Be Part of 🏳️🌈Pride Celebrations?
Re-released in honour of Toronto Pride! June is 🏳️🌈Pride Month in many parts of the world, including here in Toronto, where we've proudly participated in both official and unofficial Pride events over the years—including walking in the parade. One question that often sparks lively debate is:...
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55: The 36 Questions that May Lead to Love… and the Other 36 to Stay in Love
In 1997, psychologists Arthur Aron and Elaine Aron published the results of a study in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin exploring how emotional intimacy between strangers could be accelerated through structured vulnerability. Their method? A series of 36 questions, divided into…
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J is for JEALOUSY & the 7 Things You Can Do to Feel More SECURE
Jealousy… no one wants to feel it, and many of us hope if we ignore it, it’ll just go away. But like going to the dentist, it’s something that’s good for you—and like a cavity, jealousy has to be addressed. This episode is part of our T&A Alphabet Series, where we explore the big topics around...
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53: Where Are We Now? De-escalation One Year Later
Almost a year ago and just shy of 7 years of being together, we made a decision to de-escalate our non-monogamous relationship. It was met with a lot of questions and concerns from close friends and family - are you breaking up? Do you no longer love each other etc. We even released a special...
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52: I is for INSECURITY and the 3 Things You Can Do to Feel More Secure
We’re back with another episode in our T&A Alphabet Series, where we explore the big topics around non-monogamy, relationships, and sex—one letter at a time. Originally broadcast as a live training in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook community, this episode is all about the letter I: I…
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51: Non-Monogamy and Your Mental Health
Non-monogamous relationships can offer joy, freedom, and deep connection—but they can also stir up intense emotional waves. In honour of Mental Health Week in Canada, this heartfelt and practical episode explores what it really looks like to care for your mental health while navigating...
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50: Rules vs Boundaries vs Agreements: How to Set Your Non-Monogamous Relationships Up for Success
You’ve opened up your relationship or decided to explore non-monogamy, and at first, you’re excited — until BOOM — you're hit with a wave of feelings: jealousy, insecurity, anger, hurt... You pump the brakes and set up rules to try to protect yourself and your partners from all this discomfort.…
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49: H is for Sexual HEALTH and HAIR
We’re back with another episode in our T&A Alphabet Series, where we tackle big topics around non-monogamy, relationships, and sex — one letter at a time. Originally broadcast as a live training in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook Community, this episode is all about the letter H - H is...
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48: The First 3 Steps to Opening Your Relationship (Without Crashing It)
You know that feeling when you get a new car? It’s shiny, exciting, full of possibilities—and your imagination runs wild. But then reality hits: taxes, car payments, insurance, maintenance… and suddenly, the fantasy doesn’t quite match the day-to-day. Opening up a monogamous relationship can feel...
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47: Polyamory & Transgender Inclusion, Visibility & Allyship
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions about discrimination, bullying, aggression, and suicide. Trans and non-binary people continue to face widespread hostility, including physical and verbal attacks, online harassment, exclusion in schools and workplaces, and restrictive laws…
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46: G is For GGG, G-AREA, GROOL and Other Great G-Words
We're back with another T&A Alphabet Series episode, where we break down big topics in non-monogamy, relationships, and sex—one letter at a time! Originally aired as live trainings in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook Community and on YouTube, this episode is all about the letter G—and...
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45: F is For Our Favourite F-Words: F*ck, Fetish, Foursomes, Fellatio & More
We’re back with another episode in our T&A Alphabet Series, where we tackle big topics one letter at a time (with plenty of laughs along the way)! Originally aired as live trainings in our Let’s Talk Polyamory Facebook Community, this episode is all about the letter F—and oh boy, do we have some...
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44: E is for ETHICAL NON-MONOGAMY: What Makes it Ethical?
Welcome to the fifth instalment of our T&A Alphabet Series, where we break down big topics one letter at a time complete with stories and some laughs along the way! Originally recorded as a live training in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook community and on YouTube, this episode is all...
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43: D is for DRAMA: 5 Things to Address Drama & Chaos in Relationships
Welcome to the fourth instalment of our T&A Alphabet Series where we tackle big topics one letter at a time (and throw in some laughs along the way). Originally broadcast as live trainings in our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook Community and on YouTube, this episode is all about the letter…
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42: Time Management in Polyamory: How to Avoid Burnout & Overcommitment
After jealousy, time management is often the number 2 reason why people feel that being non-monogamous and having multiple relationships wouldn't work for them at all. And one of the most common things we hear from our listeners is that they struggle with balancing multiple relationships…
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41: C is for Consensual Non-Monogamy, Communication and ... Cookies!
Welcome to the third instalment of ourT&A Alphabet Serieswhere we tackle big topics one letter at a time (and throw in some laughs along the way). Originally broadcast as live trainings in ourLet’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook Community and on YouTube, this episode is all about theletter C! We...
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40: Debunking Common Myths About Polyamory
Ever had someone question your polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships—or share misconceptions about what polyamory really is? If you’re new to exploring non-monogamy, you might even find yourself wondering the same things! In this episode, we bust five of the most common and persistent myths...
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39: B is for BISEXUALITY: Identity, Expressions, Myths & Realities
What does being BISEXUAL mean to you? Is it simply about who you're attracted to, or does it extend to your identity, expressions, and how you move through the world? Are you proudly out or navigating life in the closet? In this episode, B is for BISEXUALITY: Identity, Expressions Myths &...
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38: A is for Anorgasmia and How to Have Awesome Sexual Pleasure!
Many people think of orgasms as the ultimate destination when it comes to pleasure, but the truth is, they’re just one part of the journey. If you’ve ever struggled with orgasms or thought it was just about physical stuff, buckle up—this episode will have you rethinking a lot of things, taking...
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37: 5 Steps to Have Holly Poly-Days and Start 2025 Feeling Secure
Who doesn't want to make their way through the holidays with ease and comfort and as little drama as possible? The holiday season means time spent with friends, family and lovers. And it also can mean a few other things… having to make tough choices on where to be and when to be there, WHO to be...
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36: Your Poly Newbie Survival Kit Essentials
What essentials need to be in your Poly Newbie Survival Kit? Are you new to non-monogamy or opening up a relationship? In this episode, we’ll equip you with a list of the tools, insights, and strategies you need to thrive—and avoid some of the most common challenges along the way. These essential...
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35: Building, Rebuilding, and Maintaining Trusts in Relationships - Part 2
When there's been dishonesty, a betrayal or cheating in a relationship, it can result in a loss of trust that's hard to recover from. This episode is part 2 of a two part-series on Building, Rebuilding, and Maintaining Trusts in Relationships. In Part 1, we explored: What trust really is and why...
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You co-hosts T&A, Tara Lynne Franco, Relationship and Awesomeness Coach & André Turcotte, Sex+ Psychotherapist, share their ideas and advice on how to have authentic, connected, secure and sexy non-monogamous relationships whether you're monogamish, in an open relationship, a swinger / lifestyle, polyamorous or none of these things but are curious!They bring together their years of personal experiences in polyamory, their professional practices working with individuals and couples, professional training + the best information available out there! Visit https://www.taraandandre.com/
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You co-hosts T&A, Tara Lynne Franco, Relationship and Awesomeness Coach & André Turcotte, Sex+ Psychotherapist, share their ideas and advice on how to have authentic, connected, secure and sexy non-monogamous relationships whether you're monogamish, in an open relationship, a swinger / lifestyle,...
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