Ep 425 - Marcia

Ep 425 - Marcia

Author: Emma and Fin December 31, 2025 Duration: 1:19:56
When Marcia’s high school boyfriend left for college they decided to try opening their relationship… However, it was the late nineties in Georgia so there weren’t many resources or support available for anyone exploring non-traditional relationships or their sexuality and queerness. But that didn’t stop her! It’s now been over 25 years and Marcia still hasn’t been in a monogamous relationship unless you count that time she was forced into it by the pandemic.  One of the main themes of Marcia’s story is her focus on friendship as the foundation for all of her connections. Over the years Marcia has explored many different relationship styles and dynamics as she’s deconstructed norms and figured out who she is and what she wants. This conversation is full of powerful wisdom and insight Marcia has learned along the way. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did. Marcia Baczynski is an internationally-recognized coach, writer and presenter on sexual communication, boundaries, consent and desire. Her primary mission is to help adults who want more connection and intimacy to overcome shame and get in touch with what they truly want – romantically, sexually and relationally – even if it’s off the beaten path. You can learn more about Marcia and all of her work by checking out her website! Check out the full show notes here. Join us at Relationship Recess in May 2026! Join the most amazing community of open-minded humans on the planet!   Click here to order your very own NNM shirt! $10 Off - Online STI Testing

Emma and Fin have spent more than fifteen years navigating the landscape of non-monogamy together, and their conversations extend far beyond their own marriage. In their Normalizing Non-Monogamy-Personal Stories of Polyamory, Swinging, and Beyond podcast, they create a space for the kinds of honest, nuanced discussions that often happen only behind closed doors. Each episode is built around a conversation with someone from across the vast spectrums of gender, sexuality, and relationship structure. While you’ll hear from many people who identify as polyamorous or within the swinging community, a significant number of their guests share stories that defy easy categorization-they’ve crafted unique, personal dynamics that work specifically for them. The result is a collection of genuine narratives that highlight the practical realities, emotional complexities, and profound joys found in these varied ways of loving and connecting. By focusing on individual experiences rather than abstract theory, this podcast moves the topic from the realm of taboo into everyday life. Listening feels like sitting in on a thoughtful, compassionate, and sometimes surprisingly ordinary chat between people who are simply figuring out what brings them fulfillment. Emma and Fin’s long-term perspective as a couple provides a steady, relatable foundation for these explorations, making the entire series feel grounded and accessible whether you’re deeply familiar with these concepts or just curiously learning.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Normalizing Non-Monogamy -  Personal Stories of Polyamory, Swinging, and Beyond
Podcast Episodes
Ep 458 - Victoria [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:02
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Ep 457 - Forrest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:38
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Ep 456 - Amanda (The Kink Consultant) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:36
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Ep 455 - Bekki [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:43
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Ep 454 - Cat + Natalie + Joshua [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:57
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Ep 453 - Natalie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:51
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Ep 452 - Cat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:06
The mid-nineties were a time of powerful transformation, self-discovery, and healing for Cat. After getting sober, she had a bit of a reckoning with her sexuality, first thinking she was a lesbian before realizing she wa…
Ep 451 - Joshua [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:03
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Goodbye For Now... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44
We'll be back soon! 😘
Ep 450 - Kalah [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:33
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