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Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

554 - Persuasion or Coercion? Navigating Polyamory Under Duress

Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

Multiamory, LLC

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

4.9970 Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Today we're talking about polyamory under duress (PUD). Being non-monogamous comes with its own set of challenges, and sometimes when external pressure or internal conflicts can make it even more stressful. Dealing with polyamory under duress can be very difficult for our mental and emotional wellbeing, so today we're going to discuss why someone might be feeling duress in polyamory and who might be vulnerable to it. We'll also talk about how to recognize if you might be in a situation that qualifies as polyamory under duress, whether persuasion or coercion is involved in PUD, and how to bring a sense of equilibrium back to the relationship if you think it might resemble a PUD situation. From Nonmonogamy Help by Lola Phoenix: https://www.nonmonogamyhelp.com/what-is-polyamory-under-duress-pud/ Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.com/join. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Whatever you want to learn, MasterClass has something for you, taught by experts in their fields. Support the show and keep learning at multiamory.link/masterclass.Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creators. Everything from graphic design and video editing to photography, writing, and business. Get a free month of Skilllshare at multiamory.link/skillshare.Record your own podcast or videos with the same platform as us! Check out multiamory.link/riverside to try it yourself for free.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

Hey there, Multiamry listeners. We're going to Portugal for the next somatic poly retreat. So myself

0:08.1

and my lovely colleague, the dance and movement therapist, Orit Krug, are going to be headed to

0:14.1

Lagos, which is on the southern coast of Portugal. That's where our next somatic retreat for

0:19.2

polyamorous folks is going to be from March 3rd to

0:22.0

the 6th of 2026. So if you've been feeling like maybe your brain is on board with non-monogamy,

0:28.6

but your emotions are having a hard time catching up, or maybe you've been struggling to access

0:33.8

feelings of joy or safety or ease, Or maybe you're just feeling isolated in your

0:40.4

non-monogamy journey and you want to be able to kick back in a hammock or go for a walk in nature

0:45.2

with other polyamorous people without having to explain yourself or your relationships.

0:50.8

If that sounds like you, please consider joining us. We handle all of the details so that

0:56.7

you can be totally present. So your accommodations are covered. You don't have to clean or cook.

1:02.9

All of your meals and snacks and drinks are taken care of. We really want people to feel as

1:08.1

cared for as possible. You are welcome to come solo. We've had a lot of

1:12.7

solo people come on our past retreats, or you can bring a partner or all of your partners. We offer

1:18.4

sliding scale pricing, so if cost is a concern, please don't let that stop you from applying.

1:23.5

We're happy to explore options that work for your financial situation.

1:31.8

We have already got some people signing up for this one, and there are limited spots as always.

1:36.9

So go to multimry.com slash retreat to apply today.

1:43.4

Again, that's multiamory.com slash retreat, and I hope that I can see you in Portugal.

1:54.0

Yeah, the image that keeps coming up for me listening to these different definitions is white knuckling, right?

1:56.0

Where if you're in a relationship situation where you feel like your only recourse is just to find better ways to

2:03.9

white knuckle through a situation that you just like absolutely hate. To me, especially when I'm

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