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Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

537 - Breaking the Cycle: Releasing the Grip of Control

Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

Multiamory, LLC

Sexuality, Self-improvement, Relationships, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Education

4.9935 Ratings

🗓️ 8 July 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Welcome back to our series on control! This week, we're talking about control from the perspective of the person who wants to have the control or power in the relationship. There are a multitude of reasons why someone might want to control another person, which we're going to explore in this episode. We'll also discuss the science of control, and talk about a few ways one can move away from controlling behavior and towards a more loving and equitable relationship. Join Dedeker and Orit Krug for our polyamory somatic retreat in northern Spain (September 22-25, 2025) - sliding scale pricing available, use code MULTI when you apply at www.multiamory.com/retreatJoin our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.supercast.com. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hello, multiamery folks and friends. Let's go to Spain together. That's right, Orit Krug and I are hosting a

0:07.2

somatic retreat, especially for polyamorous folks that's going to be in beautiful northern Spain

0:13.2

from September 22nd to the 25th, 2025. We're going to be spending four days together in a beautiful

0:20.6

natural setting, and Orit and I are going to guide you through somatic practices that can help shift long-held patterns and help you develop some powerful tools for navigating non-monogamy with more ease and confidence.

0:34.0

We handle all the details so that you can be fully present. Your accommodations are taken care of. You don't have to clean or cook. All your meals are taken care of. We really want people to feel as cared for as possible. You're welcome to come solo or to bring a partner or to bring all of your partners. Everybody is welcome. We also offer sliding scale pricing, and if

0:55.9

cost is a concern for you, please don't let that stop you from applying. We're happy to explore

1:00.3

options that work for you and for your financial situation. So we already have people signing up

1:06.7

for this one, which is nuts. We do have limited spots. So if you're interested, go to

1:11.9

multi-amory.com slash retreat. To apply today, mention the Multiamary podcast when you apply. Again,

1:18.4

that's multi-amry.com slash retreat. And I hope that I can see you in Spain.

1:27.3

You know, like my sister and I both have this thing where if life is stressful,

1:33.1

there's something, we both kind of compulsively feel a need to bring chaos into order by it

1:38.6

being like, okay, I'm going to drop everything and like organize this bookshelf right now, right?

1:42.1

Or I'm going to drop everything and I need to break down these cardboard boxes right now.

1:45.8

I remember that one time Jace got mad and be about because I did it like two minutes before we had to start record.

1:50.8

Yeah, I remember that vividly.

1:52.6

Yeah, where like I was stressed out about something entirely different.

1:55.6

I think it was when I was going through my bad breakup.

1:57.9

Like, yeah, I think that's what it was going on.

1:59.3

I just got to do these boxes.

2:02.7

And it was just like, no, I have to.

2:03.6

Jeez, I have to. I have to break down these boxes right now.

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