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Musings over Coffee

by Ari Amala

A couple of sex-positive, anti-capitalist, polyamorous psychotherapists discuss intimacy, secure attachment, polyam dynamics and their favourite therapeutic theories and processes. Join Ari Amala and Alexander Jenkins as they explore emotional and relational intelligence, structuralism and other key components of community building and social change.

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Episodes

  1. Time for a Catch-up?

    It's time to admit this is an annual podcast at best and it's time for a catch-up. Ari and Alexander talk about where their attention has been recently and their burgeoning and burning desires. They explore their directions of growth, the things that are grinding their gears and breaking their...

  2. Back in the game! (for now)

    Ari and Alexander are back on the podcast train after an unintentional 9 month hiatus. They discuss moving to Melbourne and starting a new cycle of work, study, and finding time for creativity through slowing down.

  3. The Horrors of Privatised Aged Care

    In this episode, Ari and Alexander talk about the privatised aged care industry in Australia – in particular, Aveo Group. They interview Amanda* whose parents lived in one of Aveo’s retirement villages and the challenges and injustices they faced in coming up against this aged care giant. *Name…

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  4. Depolarisation

    Is it possible to have depolarised and curious conversations with people you radically disagree with? What if those conversations are about climate change, politics, lockdowns or... vaccinations? What helps or hinders our capacity to have a conversation with good faith and kindness? We don't have...

  5. Capital, Communism and COVID-19

    Ari and Alexander are joined once again by New Zealand's sweetheart, Tim Restieaux. Tim is a Marxist, polyamorous powerlifter who enjoys making candles and making out with Ari. The topic for this episode arose after Alexander saw one too many Facebook posts declaring that, Australia was becoming…

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  6. A Peek into our Polycule

    Ari, Alexander, and Tim reflect on the challenges, changes, and pivotal moments of relating within their polycule.

  7. Feminism, Spirituality and Systems

    This episode focuses on a possible allyship between the feminist movement and spiritual ideals. What are the similarities and how can they support each other to progress?

  8. Personal to Transpersonal Doorways

    Alexander shares an experience of being inspired by a beautiful man and how his interaction unlocked dormant qualities inside him. Ari and Alexander explore the process of accessing the full spectrum of archetypes and energies that live within us: 1. Appreciate 2. Acknowledge 3. Amplify

  9. Playful Baby Birds

    Alexander and Ari unpack one aspect of the nestling process: the baby birds, and the joy and laughter that comes when their baby birds are playing well together. More information about the nestling process can be found at https://nestling.ariamala.com/

  10. The Plot Thickens

    Ahhh, life is so comfortable. I feel relaxed and safe. Things are in cruise control. What, if anything, would compel me to leave the cosiness of the village? It could be heartbreak, it could be a transformational workshop, it could be boredom, it could be… Jude Lawrence. Check out Jude’s poetry…

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  11. The Art of Facilitation

    After witnessing Hamish Daley's finesse in facilitating an 'Understanding Adult Attachment' workshop at Resolution Festival, Ari and Alexander invite him on the podcast to talk about facilitation. What is facilitation? How do you create safety when working with edgy themes? How do you stay...

  12. Social Media is not a Substitute for Community

    Social media platforms are engineered to capture and capitalise on our attention, yet market themselves as a way of finding community and nourishing existing connections. How do we engage with social media knowing that its loyalties lie with capital, rather than people? How do we continue to…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A couple of sex-positive, anti-capitalist, polyamorous psychotherapists discuss intimacy, secure attachment, polyam dynamics and their favourite therapeutic theories and processes. Join Ari Amala and Alexander Jenkins as they explore emotional and relational intelligence, structuralism and other key components of community building and social change.

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Ari Amala

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How many episodes does Musings over Coffee have?

Musings over Coffee currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Musings over Coffee about?

A couple of sex-positive, anti-capitalist, polyamorous psychotherapists discuss intimacy, secure attachment, polyam dynamics and their favourite therapeutic theories and processes. Join Ari Amala and Alexander Jenkins as they explore emotional and relational intelligence, structuralism and other...

How often does Musings over Coffee release new episodes?

Musings over Coffee has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Musings over Coffee?

Musings over Coffee is created and hosted by Ari Amala.
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