
Non monogamy for imperfect people. Hosted by a queer therapist and her husband of 15 years. Sarah & Alex share their experiences opening their marriage, and interview guests about the struggles & rewards of doing relationships your own way. Mistakes Were Made is part advice, part confession, part culture critique. But it's all about learning from our missteps and stumbling toward liberation. Follo... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureSexualityRelationshipsHealth & Fitness | |||

Bi men are having a moment, and we're jumping on the bandwagon! Sarah talks to Quinn and Alex about discovering their bisexuality while practicing polyamory. Warning: Heated Rivalry spoiler alert at 35 minutes!
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What does Ai and folding laundry have to do with supporting your partner through a break up? Not very much, but both things sure did come up a lot in this episode! Sarah and Alex reflect on how it felt to care for each other during recent struggles w... more
Author and Cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnnson talks about the future of family structures, her new book "Kin," and, of course, global extinction.
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Can’t wait for the episode where they discuss how Alex lies about condom use and then exposes all his partners to an STD! Mistakes were made! Lololololol
I’ll often think about episodes for days after I’ve listened to them. Being willing to learn from mistakes is easier said than done, nevermind air them for others to learn from. The humility and generosity of this goes noticed and appreciated. Thank you!
Authentic. Vulnerable. Nuanced. Thank you for sharing your mistakes and what you learned from them and in turn helping us all to learn.
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This podcast focuses on the intricacies of non-monogamous relationships as shared by hosts who bring their personal experiences and insights. The conversations often navigate the complexities of love, trauma, and societal norms surrounding relationships, aiming to offer both humor and guidance to listeners. Themes of emotional vulnerability, communication, and the importance of community support are recurrent throughout the episodes. With a blend of personal recounts and discussions featuring diverse guests, the hosts aim to destigmatize misunderstandings about non-monogamy while providing practical advice and introspection on their evolving relationship dynamics.
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