
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 | Monthly | Episodes | 63 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SexualitySociety & CultureRelationshipsHealth & Fitness | |||

Has a relationship ever made you feel like a scared little kid? You might be resurfacing trauma from an earlier life stage. In the Season 5 premiere Sarah and Alex welcome spooky season with a deep dive into the many ways unexplored trauma could be w... more
What are my boundaries? What are my needs? How do I share them with my partners? Sarah and Alex try to understand the differences between rules and boundaries, needs and desires.
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Hollywood made a movie about open relationships (sort of). We watched it so you don't have to!
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Sarah and Jessica are fasting this week, so we're sharing an episode that first aired in the spring of 2024. Is polyamory inherently apolitical? Is it just an excuse for rich people to avoid thinking about climate change? Did Sarah accidentally make ... more
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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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Exploring the theme of non-monogamy through the lens of personal narratives and cultural critique, the hosts share their own experiences of navigating open relationships while interviewing a diverse array of guests. Discussions often include personal stories about the complexities and triumphs of love and intimacy, addressing topics such as parenting, the impact of social structures on relationships, and the challenges of communication in non-monogamous contexts. The podcast offers a blend of advice, reflection, and humor, aiming to create a supportive community for listeners grappling with their own relationship dynamics and the imperfections that come with them. Unique aspects include the candid conversations about societal norms and emot... more
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Recent guests on Mistakes Were Made include:
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2. Dean Spade
3. Reagan Jackson
4. Mattise Wood
5. Maxx Hill
6. Dr. Eric FitzMedrud
7. Riki Thompson
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