Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Curious Fox
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| Consensual Non-consent, Negotiation, and the Classics with Tina Horn | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:54:54 | |
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| #polyproblems with Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla | 23 Nov 2023 | 01:00:42 | |
What are some of the most common pitfalls when couples are opening up? Which conversations are essential when discussion non monoamy? What are some of the common myths when it comes to open relationships? And what about jealousy? Listen in as they explore common misconceptions that we have to unlearn in order to successfully practice non-monogamy for the long-term, as well as answers to some of the most asked questions. Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Tolerating Disconnection in Relationships | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:55:09 | |
What exactly is connection, and what happens when we encounter disconnection in our relationships? Is there any value in temporary disconnection? How can we improve our tolerance to disconnection? Be a part of our Halloween episode! Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Love, Sex and Relationships During the Apocalypse | 17 Sep 2021 | 00:42:33 | |
When the world feels like it’s tearing itself apart, how can we keep our relationships together? When the news feels terrifying, how do we revel in the erotic safely? When meeting new people feels like a health risk, how can we nurture new connections? Effy and Jacqueline return from their Summer hiatus and kick off our Fall programming by talking about the impact of global current affairs, the hyper-fast news cycle of apocalyptic headlines, and the still restrictive new normal on our nervous system and consequently our relationships and sex lives. Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Metamours LIVE (Revisited) | 06 Aug 2021 | 01:06:53 | |
What is it like to love the same person? What kind of relationship is available for those who share a partner? Do you have to know your lover's lover? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Play Party Etiquette | 02 Aug 2021 | 01:05:11 | |
From ancient civilizations to modern times, why have people been going to play parties? Are they only all about hedonistic indulgences? What happens at a play party? Effy and Jacqueline talk about their first experience at sex parties, why they go and what they have learned from their experiences, and how to throw your own party while discussing Effy’s book Play Party Etiquette. You can get the book from playpartyetiquette.com. Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Attachment Styles, Trauma and Non-Monogamy with Jessica Fern (Interview) | 25 Jul 2021 | 01:04:52 | |
Do you think that there is a correlation between attachment style and one's propensity towards non-monogamy? How are our sex lives affected by our attachment styles? How those in a non-monogamous relationship can work towards secure attachment? You can find Polysecure on our website at wearecuriousfoxes.com/readinglist Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Roots and Wings and The Beanstalk | 17 Jul 2021 | 01:01:36 | |
Why is it that when we feel comfy and settled, we suddenly long for passion and freedom? And conversely, why do a string of spontaneous adventures have us longing for stability? Is it possible for us to be both planted and to fly? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Asexuality with Angela Chen (Interview) | 12 Jul 2021 | 00:54:42 | |
Why do some asexual folks have sex? In a hypersexualized society, what is it like to be asexual? Can asexuality be an important factor for female sexual liberation? To learn more about Angela Chen, follow her on Twitter @chengela, on Instagram at @angelaetcetera, or via her website: angelachen.org. Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Shocking. Funny. Inspirational. You Have Questions, We Have Answers. | 02 Jul 2021 | 00:05:32 | |
We are planning a listeners' questions episode in the coming weeks. We'd LOVE to hear from you.
Note that if you submit your question by audio, we’ll likely include it in the episode. If for some reason you don’t want us to, then make sure you start your message with DON’T INCLUDE MY VOICE. Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Complex Families and the Return of the Soap Box with Leigh Montavon (Interview) | 26 Jun 2021 | 00:57:14 | |
How do you imagine a family that you have never seen before? How do you make it work? What is the difference between complexity and drama? To learn more about Leigh, follow her on social media @sexcoachleigh, on her website at sexcoachleigh.com, and check out her handmade zine about sex, self-care, & relationships at queerlovezine.smvi.co. You can also tune into her podcast - Queers Next Door - wherever you listen to podcasts and find them on IG at @queersnextdoor. Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Your Stories Please | 21 Jun 2021 | 00:01:17 | |
The Curious Fox team has intentions of doing a new series we're calling Fox Tales, where we share stories of curiosity, struggle, and thriving.
We want to hear from you! Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Queer Dating with Ariella Serur (Interview) | 18 Jun 2021 | 00:56:05 | |
Is there a difference between queer dating and mono-normative dating? What are the main concerns and common strategies? What is one thing that we can all do to be braver in our dating lives? Effy and Jacqueline are joined by Queer Dating Coach Ariella Serur to talk about how to approach dating intentionally, navigate queer space when dating and remain connected to "feelings-based standards." Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Age, Affinity and Dating with Ashton Applewhite (Interview) | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:37:54 | |
What impact does a significant age gap between partners have on relationships? Are there common misconceptions surrounding women dating considerably younger men? Does age alone determine affinity, and should we limit ourselves to dating within our age group Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Bisexuality is Real | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:54:09 | |
How prevalent is bisexuality? What is it like to be attracted to all genders? Why don't see more representation of bisexual folks? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Pride March, Late to Lesbian, and To Queer or Not to Queer | 04 Jun 2021 | 00:54:53 | |
What happens when you discover your sexual orientation later in life? What does it mean to be queer? Is Pride still relevant? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Codependency, Non-monogamy, the Octopus and the Turtle | 28 May 2021 | 00:49:35 | |
Are we overuse words like codependency, trigger...etc? What does codependency look like and how can you move towards interdependency in your relationships? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Relationship Transitions Live (Revisited) | 21 May 2021 | 00:57:56 | |
People change. Relationships change. How can you navigate through those changes in a way that honors everyone involved? How can you and your partner(s) create an environment that supports evolution and growth? From monogamous to open, a couple to a triad, a partner to solo poly, to conscious uncoupling - what can you learn from other people’s experiences around transition? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Moms, Money, and Meet Ups | 14 May 2021 | 00:53:24 | |
Why is money so hard to talk about? How do finances impact non-traditional relationships? What are some of the creative ways to approach finances that reflects your relationships design? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy with Dr. Thomas Whitfield (Interview) | 07 May 2021 | 01:00:04 | |
What would it take to have shorter arguments? Can relationship bliss be as easy as being able to name your emotions? Why do we have to work so hard for our relationships? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| What's Age Got To Do With It with Ashton Applewhite (Interview) | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:52:31 | |
Do we stay in relationships longer in our older age because we think we won't find a new partner later on in life? What would online dating look like if age wasn't a part of the profile? When we "eeeew" older people having sex, do we realize we are "eeewing" our future selves? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Relationship Anarchy (LIVE) (Revisited) | 23 Apr 2021 | 00:59:25 | |
What is Relationships Anarchy? Can it be a sustaining and nurturing relationship structure that one can thrive in? Is there anything we can learn from this niche structure? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Butt-Plugs and Pick Up Lines, And F**k Your Definition of Joy | 16 Apr 2021 | 00:48:30 | |
Do you need a break from the heaviness of our last few episodes? Do you want to skip your next zoom meeting and talk about butt plugs and pickup lines instead? Do you need a new outlet to get some joy because the status quo isn’t cutting it? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Easter Special: Sex in the Bible with De-Andrea Blaylock-Johnson (Interview) | 09 Apr 2021 | 00:41:45 | |
Can your faith in the bible support your sexual expression? Is there scripture that encourages sexual exploration? Are we all going to hell because we like to give and get head? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Forks in the Road, Greener Grasses, and Subscribing to the Sucky | 06 Sep 2023 | 01:11:09 | |
How often have you second-guessed a decision, wondering if the other option would have spared you the heartache? How do we navigate life's dilemmas when every path seems to have its own set of thorns? Can we ever truly escape the consequences of our choices, or is it about finding peace in the decisions we make? Effy and Jacqueline return from their break, diving deep into the often overlooked aspect of decision-making: the inevitable challenges that accompany every choice. They candidly share the less glamorous sides of their own decisions and offer insights on how to weigh your options more holistically…and accept that things may simply suck either way. Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Unpacking Infidelity, the Other Side (Part 2) | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:51:29 | |
Why do people cheat? Are the people who cheat always the villan of the story? Can you break your relationship patterns? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Compersion and Jealousy (LIVE) (Revisited) | 20 Mar 2021 | 01:03:27 | |
Can jealousy be a revered teacher? Can you feel joy about your partner connecting with someone else? What does it take to cultivate sympathetic joy? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Unpacking Infidelity, Surviving the Earthquake (Part 1 / Take 2) | 14 Mar 2021 | 00:40:01 | |
What does your relationship look like after a betrayal? What happens when you explore the depths of your experience of infidelity? What does it take to the authentically bare your soul? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Stop the Press! A Message from Effy and Jacqueline | 06 Mar 2021 | 00:03:12 | |
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| Unpacking Infidelity, Consensual Non-monogamy After an Affair, and a Simple Request (Part 1) | 27 Feb 2021 | 00:28:15 | |
Is an affair the end of the road? Can a monogamous relationship transition into an open structure after a transgression is uncovered? What kind of a relationship can you expect if "the other" person is now your metamour? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| What About the Children with Dr. Eli Sheff (Interview) | 19 Feb 2021 | 01:07:08 | |
What about the children??? Can children thrive in a polyamorous family? What are the downsides to raising children with an open construct? In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline speak to Dr. Eli Sheff, doctor of Sociology, the author of “The Polyamorists Next Door” and “When Someone You Love is Polyamorous”, and more. They discuss Dr. Sheff's book “Children in Polyamorous Families: Research Findings in Brief", which highlights her findings from her decade’s long research on polyamorous families. To find out more about Dr. Eli Sheff on her website and on Facebook and Twitter. Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Sh*ting all over Valentines' Day, History of Everything and The Soap Box | 13 Feb 2021 | 00:43:13 | |
Valentines' Day sweeps the nation this weekend. Are you smothering your loved one in love hearts and chocolates or are you denouncing it all together? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Somatic Approach to Boundary Setting with Seza Aslanbas (Interview) | 05 Feb 2021 | 01:23:36 | |
How do know where your boundaries are -- especially faced with new experiences? Can our body give us clearer direction than our mind when it comes to knowing what feels good and what doesn't? Often considered to be an intellectual exercise, boundary setting is a key skill for life -- yet one most of us struggle with. Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Masturbation as self-love and sex nest update with Stella Harris (Interview) (Revisited) | 29 Jan 2021 | 00:56:56 | |
HAPPY SELF-LOVE MONTH! Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| I'm not ok! and Curiouser and Curiouser: Listener's Questions | 22 Jan 2021 | 00:59:44 | |
What are YOU curious about? In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline answer listener questions. How should you prepare yourself and your children when families begin to blend? Is polyamory different for demi and asexuals? How do you manage the jealousy and hurt when opening up? Should you wait to find your career or get financially stable before starting a relationship? What if you want poly and they won't open? Effy and Jacqueline dive into these questions while sharing some personal stories and reflections of their own. Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| The Self, Parts and the Highway of Life | 19 Jul 2023 | 01:00:34 | |
Why do we react in ways that seem counterproductive or self-defeating? Are our minds made up of distinct "parts" that influence our behavior? How can we understand and integrate these internal parts to create personal growth and harmony? In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline explore “parts work” and share their personal therapeutic journeys understanding, regulating, and befriending their parts. They discuss the benefits of developing "parts" from past experiences to help us navigate and respond to the world around us, and the consequences of using the outdated strategies of our parts to address current relationship fears. Referenced in the episode: Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Types of Human Bonding and Dating Apps with Dr Eli Sheff (Interview) | 16 Jan 2021 | 00:58:02 | |
You know your love language, do you know your bonding style? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| An Anticlimax, Reflections and Trying Something New | 08 Jan 2021 | 00:55:22 | |
How can we approach newness in love, sex, and relationships in the new year? How can we reflect on the year gone and embrace change? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Fox Tales: A Holiday Family Story with Ryan DiMartino (Part 2) (Interview) | 01 Jan 2021 | 00:33:26 | |
As the new year rolls in, can we renew and expand our ideas of love, parenthood, and family? Can we rethink how we approach pregnant people and the assumptions we carry around about motherhood? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Fox Tales: A Holiday Family Story with Ryan DiMartino (Part 1) (Interview) | 25 Dec 2020 | 00:38:16 | |
On a day where we often think about family the most, can we think about family differently? Can we untangle pregnancy from motherhood; motherhood from womanhood and blood from family? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Curiouser and Curiouser: Listeners' Questions | 19 Dec 2020 | 00:48:38 | |
What happens when you break up with one partner to focus on the other and remain in each others' social circles? How do you know you are ready to date? Can you ignore hypocrisy in a partner? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Fabulous 50, Falling in Love with Potential, and Picking your Pain | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:53:41 | |
If new relationship energy (NRE) can be intoxicating, how do we avoid falling in love with the potential of a person or the possibilty of a relationship? How do we separate the noble intention to grow together from the incidious wish that our partner will change? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Boredom, Sex as a Hobby and The Soap Box | 04 Dec 2020 | 01:01:51 | |
Could there be a miracle hobby that can help us stay connected to others, be creative, be physically active, and put us in a better mood? Effy and Jacqueline consider turning sex into a hobby, and explore ways to build sexual experience, become more sexually creative, and practice new sexual skills alone or with a partner(s). Looking for something to do in the comfort of your air conditioning? Sex may be the hobby you've been looking for. Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Tea & Jam, The Holiday Cluster F**k and Black Friday | 27 Nov 2020 | 00:44:13 | |
When society and cultures pack so much meaning to certain times of the year, what does it look like for those who have multiple relationships? When a simple premise of "spending the holidays with loved ones" seems not so simple, how do avoid putting your relationship(s) on trial? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| From the Mouth of Babes, Sex-Positive Parenting and Slime | 20 Nov 2020 | 01:13:17 | |
Amidst culture wars, identity politics, and the evolution of relationships as we know it, what does it take to bring up children who understand differences while remaining true to themselves? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Glass Ceilings, Friends with Benefits, and The Soapbox | 13 Nov 2020 | 00:54:01 | |
Can friends with benefits arrangement really work? What does it take to maintain a friendship with people you have sex with? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Navigating Mismatched Kinks with Partners: Finding Common Playgrounds with Miss Shayla (Interview) | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:55:51 | |
We are curious: How can we explore mismatched kinks with our partners? How do we find common ground and understand where the resistance is without creating pressure or being coercive? And what can be done if there's no common ground? Instagram: @YesMissShayla Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Anxiety, Attachment Systems, and Finding Joy | 06 Nov 2020 | 00:59:56 | |
Given the current state of affairs, how do we manage anxiety so it doesn't trigger our attachment struggles? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Halloween, Relationship Changes, and the Soap Box | 30 Oct 2020 | 01:03:14 | |
If change is the only constant, how can we be prepared for it in our relationships and in our lives? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||
| Caretaking Dynamics and the Erotic Space in Relationships | 23 Oct 2020 | 01:03:14 | |
Can a caretaking dynamic and the erotic exist in the same place within a relationship? How can you be caring without slipping into co-dependency? Connect with us on IG and more: Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com | |||