Can Ethical Non-Monogamy Save your Relationship? w/ Norma Montenegro LCSW

Jul 11

Can Ethical Non Monogamy save your relationship?

Norma’s lived experience as a Mexican bi-cultural woman, combined with her education + expertise as a licensed therapist makes her a special guest for today’s episode.

She is passionate about setting a safe non-judgmental container for couples to explore unconventional ways to make their relationships work. Norma works with all types of relationships and specializes in LGBTQ+ relationship dynamics.

In this episode, we dive into:

0:00 Introduction

1:20 How Norma’s upbringing got her passionate about becoming a licensed therapist

4:00 Norma’s way to hold space for the messy things couples go through

6:45 What to do if you find out your partner has been unfaithful

13:33 Suppressing your needs and desires leads to disconnection in relationships

15:40 What is the difference between ethical non-monogamy and polyamory?

18:22 Unlearn what you think you know + create a safe space to explore your kinks, pleasures + joys will lead to emotional connection + deeper intimacy

21:21 Connect with your partner without the ego so you can create a judgment free space and put down your defensive walls

25:30 Tools Norma uses with her couples to help them connect deeper

31:00 A woman’s right to reclaim her body and sharing herself intimately is a sacred act

34:15 The difference between guilt + shame

40:00 People’s opinions about your life choices is none of their business -DO YOU

& SO MUCH MORE

This episode went in so many expansive directions and there is so much juiciness in this conversation - you do NOT want to miss this one.

Connect with Norma here:

⁠https://www.therapycollab.com/

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