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 with?
• having to deal with family members that don't necessarily agree with your relational choices or partner(s)
• needing to de-stress & prioritize fun and sexy times in between all the holiday obligations

And if anything is feeling shaky in terms of your non-monogamy journey, the holidays can be, as André describes "miracle grow for your feelings" and amplify those issues making things stressful or uncomfortable.

In this podcast episode we talk in detail about 5 things you can do now to set your holidays up for success and start 2025 feeling much more secure:

1. Reflect on the past year
2. Conduct a thorough RAADAR Relationship Review to assess the health and dynamics of your relationships and connections using the
3. Do some pre-planning - the who, what, where, when, and how
4. Sharpen your effective communication skills and communicate your needs, wants and desires to partners
5. Prepare and build your toolkit and get direct or indirect support!

Interwoven in this discussion as always are a ton of gems of knowledge and stories from their personal experiences and those of friends and people we work with.

And if you're looking for holiday gift that keeps on giving for your partner and yourself that will allow you start 2025 feeling FAB-U-LOUS-LY SECURE, sign up for our 7-module Poly Newbies Digital Course! And don't worry about having to do it all right away, you'll have a full 6 months to get it all done! We have a special offer for our podcast listeners and Let's Talk Polyamory community. Find out more here - ⁠https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesspecialoffer⁠

Show Resources:

• Poly Newbies Digital Course - https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesspecialoffer
• Open Relationship & Polyamory Mastery Program - https://go.taraandandre.com/polyamorymastery
• Let’s Talk Polyamory Private Facebook Group & Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly
• Multiamory Podcast - https://www.multiamory.com/podcast
• Fit Feels Good by Oonagh Duncan (the health and fitness program Tara is a part of) - https://www.fitfeelsgood.com/
• Need support and curious about coaching or therapy? Book a consultation call with us: https://go.taraandandre.com/relationshiprescue
• Find out more about us and services, programs and more at ⁠https://taraandandre.com/ ⁠

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 steps are drawn straight from our 7-module Poly Newbies Digital Course, designed to set you up for success: 1️⃣ The Basics of Non-Monogamy: Key definitions, identifying your “why,” and navigating your hopes and fears. 2️⃣ Choosing Your Style: Exploring what kind of non-monogamy aligns with your needs and desires. 3️⃣ Mastering Communication: Building connection, eliminating toxic patterns, and speaking your truth effectively. 4️⃣ Rightsizing Jealousy: Understanding this complex emotion and cultivating greater security. 5️⃣ Attachment Styles: Discovering yours and moving toward secure attachment. 6️⃣ Boundaries & Agreements: Creating personal boundaries and our signature Values-Based Relationship Agreements™. 7️⃣ Keeping It Awesome: Relationship check-ins, dating tips, and maintaining the spark!

✨ Plus, we dive into juicy extras, including:

• The stages of polyamory—from curious newbies to seasoned veterans.
• Whether there’s a “right” age to explore non-monogamy.
• Surprising challenges when opening up an already solid relationship.

All this and personal stories from our own non-monogamy journey! 🎉

Hit play and start your journey toward thriving in non-monogamy! 🎧💖

Show Resources & Special Offers:

• 💥 Black Friday Poly Newbies Digital Course Offer at $27 for 6 months of access until 11:59PM Eastern Dec 2 - ⁠https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesblackfriday⁠
• Poly Diaries Docs-Series - Subscribe and listen to our diary entries and others at https://www.youtube.com/@PolyDiaries
• Looking for therapy? Reach out to host André Turcotte and book a consultation call at andreturcottepsych@gmail.com
• Have questions about our course or looking for private individual or couple’s coaching? Book a consultation call with host Tara at https://go.taraandandre.com/15mincoffeechat
• Join the Community: Connect will other polyamorous folk here - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly⁠
• Learn more: Explore our services, programs and more at ⁠⁠https://taraandandre.com/

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 it’s essential
• How to build a strong foundation of trust
• Common trust challenges
• And how to nurture and maintain trust.

In Part 2, we pick up where we left off with a recap on what trust is and how trust can be lost specifically in non-monogamous relationships.

We then share specific strategies on how you can rebuild trust as a result of any of these things or other setbacks such as:

• Understanding the reasons behind the breach
• Releasing anger and resentment
• Rebuilding trust with consistent actions and words
• Demonstrating commitment to repair the relationship
• Communication
• And getting support

We also share how you might recognize if is an isolated situation or if this person is not trustworthy and it isn’t in your best interest to trust them again.

This episode is perfect for anyone navigating trust challenges and looking for practical, compassionate advice to create more secure, resilient relationships.

And, in celebration of Polyamory Day on November 23 our gift to you is that you can get our Poly Newbies Digital Course for just $27—a 90% savings off the regular $297 price until Cyber Monday. Learn more at ⁠⁠https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesblackfriday⁠⁠⁠

Show Resources:

• Black Friday Poly Newbies Digital Course Offer at $27 for 6 months of access - ⁠⁠https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesblackfriday⁠⁠
• Stream episode 32 Building, Rebuilding and Maintaining Trust in Relationship - Part 1 on Spotify ⁠hhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/77sWeDAKTKK2jAbTcZzOiQ?si=XhbvoPvQTpaGXdzycP0GJA⁠ or on your favourite podcasting platform.
• Looking for therapy? Reach out to host André Turcotte and book a consultation call at ⁠andreturcottepsych@gmail.com⁠
• Looking for private individual or couple’s coaching? Book a consultation call with host Tara at: ⁠⁠https://go.taraandandre.com/relationshiprescue⁠⁠
• Join our online free Let’s Talk Polyamory Facebook Group & Community - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly⁠⁠
• Find out more about us and services, programs and more at ⁠⁠⁠https://taraandandre.com/ ⁠