Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast

About Let's Talk Polyamory Podcast

You co-hosts T&A, Tara Lynne Franco, Relationship and Awesomeness Coach & André Turcotte, Sex+ Psychotherapist, share their ideas and advice on how to have authentic, connected, secure and sexy non-monogamous relationships whether you're monogamish, in an open relationship, a swinger / lifestyle, polyamorous or none of these things but are curious! They bring together their years of personal experiences in polyamory, their professional practices working with individuals and couples, professional training + the best information available out there! Visit https://www.taraandandre.com/

Publisher

T and A Coaching and Therapy

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Dec 2022

Latest episode

11 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

84 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Sept 2026

   84: Long-Distance Love: Making Non-Monogamous Relationships Work from Afar

   Long-distance relationships can be hard. Non-monogamous relationships can be complicated. So what happens when you combine the two?In this episode of the Let’s Talk Polyamory Podcast, we’re talking about what it really takes to make long-distance love work when non-monogamy is part of the equation. And as two people who love each other while living five and a half hours apart, we have some personal experience with this one and share that throughout!But what actually makes a relationship “long-distance”? Is it really about kilometres, or is access a better measure?We explore the surprising benefits of loving from afar, including autonomy, intentionality, anticipation and space for other relationships. We also get into some of the harder stuff: time and travel logistics, jealousy and FOMO, navigating nesting partners and family responsibilities, and what happens when your limited time together starts to feel more like a romantic vacation than everyday life.We talk about how to stay connected when you’re apart without trying to recreate living together through your phone, why sharing the mundane parts of life can matter just as much as date nights, and why reunions AND goodbyes deserve more attention than we often give them.And perhaps most importantly, we ask a question that goes beyond whether long-distance relationships can work:Does THIS version of a long-distance relationship work for YOU?Because success doesn’t have to mean eventually living in the same city, moving in together or following the traditional relationship escalator. In non-monogamy, we get to think more intentionally about what we want our relationships to look like.So whether you’re already loving someone from afar, considering a long-distance relationship, or simply curious about whether you could ever make one work, this episode will give you plenty to think and talk about.🎧 Listen in and then come tell us: Could YOU do long-distance love?Show Resources:Andy Morollo - Connecting here and there: A model of long-distance relationship maintenance - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1475-6811.2011.01392.x (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1475-6811.2011.01392.x )We love travelling using Home Exchange as it allows us to stay in amazing places in exchange for our home - use this link to get 250 bonus points when you sign up (that's a 2 night stay in most places)- ⁠⁠https://www.homeexchange.com/?sponsorkey=taraandandre-cbef0 ⁠⁠ (https://www.homeexchange.com/?sponsorkey=taraandandre-cbef0)Looking for community? Join our Let's Talk Polyamory private Facebook group - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly)New and looking to build a secure foundation? Our Poly Newbies Digital Course is for you! Get it for only $97 for a limited time for our listeners- ⁠https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesspecialoffer⁠ (https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesspecialoffer) Looking for therapy?  Arrange a complimentary therapy consultation with André at ⁠⁠⁠https://book.a-psych-online.com/therapyconsultation⁠⁠⁠ (https://book.a-psych-online.com/therapyconsultation) Book a complimentary coaching consultation call with Tara at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.taraandandre.com/relationshiprescue⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://go.taraandandre.com/relationshiprescue)

2. 

   11 Aug 2026

   83: Carversations: Anxiety, Jealousy & When Our Brains Make Sh*t Up

   “I’ve lived through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened.” — Mark TwainHow often do we create an entire story about what might happen and then experience the anxiety as though it’s already happening?We’re back with another carversation. 🚗 These are unscripted conversations we record while travelling the world!This is one of two episodes we recorded while road-tripping through Morocco in June 2026. We had some mic issues and have done our best to correct the audio, however there are some spots where it isn’t perfect. We hope the conversation will make it worthwhile for you!  We start with a real-life moment from our trip. Tara thought she’d put the wrong location into the GPS and, with only 15 minutes left to our destination, suddenly thought we might have another two hours of driving ahead of us instead. Spoiler: we didn’t. But the anxiety she felt in that moment was very real, and André’s response was exactly what she needed.That gets us talking about what happens when anxiety takes over, what we can do to manage it in the moment, and how we can respond when we notice it showing up in our partners. What actually helps? What doesn’t? And why doesn’t reassurance always land the way we intend it to?And yes, even as a coach and a therapist who help other people navigate this stuff, sometimes we still have to figure out how to coach our damn selves through it.From there, we bring the conversation into relationships, particularly the anxiety and jealousy that can surface when opening a relationship or navigating consensual non-monogamy.What happens when our brains take uncertainty and turn it into “If my partner meets someone else, they might leave me”? And what if we could shift that story to “My partner can connect with other people and continue to choose me”?We talk about the stories underneath jealousy, strategies for managing anxiety when it shows up, and how clear relationship agreements based on our values, using our Values-Based Relationship Agreement Model™, can help create security without trying to control every possible outcome.In this episode, we also cover:Practical strategies for managing anxiety in the momentHow to respond when you sense your partner is feeling anxiousJealousy and anxiety when opening a relationshipFuture forecasting and imagining worst-case scenariosReframing what it means to be chosen by a partnerBecause knowing the tools doesn’t mean we don’t struggle with this stuff too. Sometimes we just have to remember to use them on ourselves.Show Resources:We love travelling using Home Exchange as it allows us to stay in amazing places in exchange for our home - use this link to get 250 bonus points when you sign up (that's a 2 night stay in most places)- ⁠https://www.homeexchange.com/?sponsorkey=taraandandre-cbef0 ⁠ (https://www.homeexchange.com/?sponsorkey=taraandandre-cbef0)Check out our episode we recorded while on our East Coast road trip in the Summer of 2025 -  Carversations: Travelling When Polyamorous or Open - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KIL4RSyr4T7sZymJLjxbD?si=mZsxR5oiSyCE2iZRSIcTNA (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KIL4RSyr4T7sZymJLjxbD?si=mZsxR5oiSyCE2iZRSIcTNA) Addressing Worry - The Worry Tree and Other Methods - https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/self-help-cbt-techniques/tackling-your-worries/ (https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/self-help-cbt-techniques/tackling-your-worries/) The Thought Model / Life Coaching Model - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnWfkWaNQuA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnWfkWaNQuA)Another Thought Model article with examples - https://simplysquaredaway.com/the-model/ (https://simplysquaredaway.com/the-model/)Looking for community? Join our Let's Talk Polyamory private Facebook group - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly)New and looking to build a secure foundation? Our Poly Newbies Digital Course is for you! Get it for only $97 for a limited time for our listeners- https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesspecialoffer (https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesspecialoffer) Looking for therapy?  Arrange a complimentary therapy consultation with André at ⁠⁠https://book.a-psych-online.com/therapyconsultation⁠⁠ (https://book.a-psych-online.com/therapyconsultation) Book a complimentary coaching consultation call with Tara at: ⁠⁠⁠https://go.taraandandre.com/relationshiprescue⁠⁠⁠ (https://go.taraandandre.com/relationshiprescue)

3. 

   3 May 2026

   82: Part 2: How to Get Back on Track When Your Communication Goes Off the Rails

   Most people don’t realize how easily they derail the conversations that matter most, until they learn what to look for.In Part 2 of this series, we unpack the hidden patterns that quietly sabotage connection, like kitchen sinking, labeling, interrupting, blaming, mind reading, layering, and passive-aggressive habits. More importantly, we show you how to recognize these patterns in real time and shift them into clear, grounded, and effective communication.We also explore how outside influences, like stress, emotional triggers, and past experiences can take over your conversations without you even noticing. From there, we guide you back to presence, empathy, and solution-focused dialogue using practical, easy-to-apply tools.You’ll learn frameworks like Non-Violent Communication (NVC) and our Attunement Communication Method™, designed to help you move from conflict to connection, without losing your voice.If you’re tired of feeling unheard, misunderstood, or stuck in the same arguments, this episode offers a clear path forward. Honest, effective communication isn’t just a “nice to have”, it’s the foundation of strong, thriving relationships, especially in non-monogamous dynamics where trust and transparency matter deeply.Whether you have a partner, dating or single, this episode will help you break negative cycles and build more authentic, connected conversations.And if you want to go deeper, join T&A live for Deep Dive Thursdays at the Mermaid Lounge on May 14 at 8PM for a special talk: The Other Sexy Talk: More Foreplay for Better Sex. Details and tickets available at: https://thexclub.net/event_description.php?event=697 (https://thexclub.net/event_description.php?event=697)Resources:Get our free How to Shift From Destructive to Effective Communication Worksheet - https://worksheet.letstalkpolyamory.com/communicationworksheet (https://worksheet.letstalkpolyamory.com/communicationworksheet) Looking for community? Join our Let's Talk Polyamory private Facebook group - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly)New and looking to build a secure foundation including how to effectively communicate with your partners? Our Poly Newbies Digital Course is for you! Get it for only $97 for a limited time for our listeners- https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesspecialoffer (https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesspecialoffer) Looking for therapy?  Arrange a complimentary therapy consultation with André at ⁠https://book.a-psych-online.com/therapyconsultation⁠ (https://book.a-psych-online.com/therapyconsultation) Book a complimentary coaching consultation call with Tara at: ⁠⁠https://go.taraandandre.com/relationshiprescue⁠⁠ (https://go.taraandandre.com/relationshiprescue)

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4.6 / 5

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3.9 / 5

29 ratings

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Engagement

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