
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 | 85 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SexualityHealth & FitnessRelationshipsSociety & Culture | |||

Masculinity seems to be having a moment. But what does it even mean? Sarah & Alex talk masculine archtypes and wonder if poly creates the conditions for a hero's journey with no end.
Mentioned in the episode:
Carl Jung | The Will to Change, by b... more
Alex and Sarah's kids grab the mic to discuss how being the children of poly parents impacts them -- from having to explain to babysitter what poly is, to their experience of rolling breakups. And their parents explore the uncomfortable possiblity th... more
The founder of Seattle's fastest-growing non-monogamous community The Pleasure Suite joins to talk about fostering safe, consent-forward spaces that are fun and sexy af.
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The Pleasure Suite | FRIES - 5 Pillars of Consent... more
Sarah and Alex delve into Jungian analysis and find out that sometimes it's our darker parts that bring us closer together with partners. If you've felt yourself struggling once New Relationship Energy starts to wear off, this might be the episode fo... more
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In the word "scintillating" the C is silent. Sounds like "sintillating." Not "skintillating."
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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Candid conversations about non-monogamy, polyamory, and building intimate relationships outside conventional expectations. Sarah, a queer therapist, and her husband Alex draw on their experience opening their marriage, combining personal stories and therapeutic perspectives with cultural critique and practical discussion of topics such as jealousy, boundaries, consent, parenting, gender, and community.
The format alternates between host-led discussions and interviews with therapists, academics, writers, and people with hands-on experience in non-monogamous communities. Its distinctive approach is self-critical and grounded in imperfect real-life choices: relationship structures are examined alongside the effects of trauma, power, and socia... more
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Recent guests on Mistakes Were Made include:
1. Cassandra Schwartz
2. Tabitha Kirkland
3. Calvin Burnap
4. Sophie Lucido Johnson
5. Dr. Nicole Thompson
6. Elizabeth Cunningham
7. Dean Spade
8. Reagan Jackson
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