About Laurie

MY PATH TO OPEN RELATIONSHIPS AND POLYAMORY

My journey into polyamory and open relationships began when I decided to change how I experience relationships. Before this, I mostly had monogamous relationships. While these relationships felt safe at times, I often felt restricted—like my wings were clipped. Deep down, I knew I was accepting less than what my heart truly wanted. But, being someone who usually goes with the flow, I rarely challenged this feeling. Things changed dramatically after I found myself in a very tough, emotionally harmful relationship. Realizing only I could create the change I needed, I took the brave step of leaving. I promised myself never again to settle for less than what truly felt right for me. This commitment opened the door to new relationships that deeply aligned with my heart.

STEPPING INTO ETHICAL NON-MONOGAMY

A major turning point came when a trusted friend, who later became my primary partner, told me he was polyamorous and intended to have multiple relationships. Excited by this idea, I asked, “Does that mean I can do the same?” His enthusiastic “Yes!” changed everything. This conversation marked the start of a beautiful, new way of relating that allowed both of us to support each other’s freedom and authenticity.

EMBRACING LIFE’S CHANGES

Life doesn’t always follow our plans. In 2019, after seven wonderful years together, my primary partner and I noticed patterns we couldn’t shift, signaling that our relationship needed to evolve. We chose to consciously uncouple, gradually transitioning from primary partners to romantic partners, and finally, into a meaningful friendship. Although it was challenging, this process taught me valuable lessons about relationships and my emotional growth.

GROWING THROUGH CHALLENGES

The COVID-19 pandemic changed my relationships again. During this time, I entered a more monogamish relationship, discovering new levels of relaxation, intimacy, and trust. Tantra became an important part of my personal and professional life, guiding me to explore sacred sexuality, spirituality, and self-awareness.
When life started returning to normal, my Tantra practices and spiritual growth led me to reconsider ethical non-monogamy. Realizing my partner and I had different visions, I chose to end our exclusive relationship. For the first time in years, I was truly single and able to fully focus on myself and my own growth.

DIVERSE EXPERIENCES, RICH INSIGHTS

Since then, I’ve explored many paths, including Tantra, meditation, plant medicine, and BDSM. These experiences have deeply shaped my approach to relationships, teaching me the importance of clear communication, consent, and responsible engagement. Today, I have meaningful romantic and exploratory relationships with trusted friends, continually expanding my understanding of ethical non-monogamy.

COACHING FROM MY HEART

My personal journey, combined with professional coaching training, naturally led me to become an Open Relationship and Polyamory Coach. I deeply enjoy helping people navigate their unique relationship paths. My goal isn’t to convert anyone to polyamory; instead, I help individuals and couples discover relationships that truly feel right for them.

I feel grateful for what I do and grateful to know my life experience has value. I see how the work I do helps others make positive changes in their life and relationships.

Thank you for reading—I look forward to helping you on your path to fulfilling relationships.

My Credentials and Coaching Lens

In 2012, I completed a two-year coaching internship with The Center for Well-Being in Austin—and I’ve been actively coaching individuals, couples, and polycules ever since. With over a decade of lived experience in the Ethical Non-Monogamy lifestyle, my approach is grounded in real-life practice, not just theory.

Over the years, I’ve trained extensively in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Compassionate Inquiry (CI), and Somatic Experiencing (SE). These modalities inform my trauma-aware, parts-conscious, body-based coaching style. I’m also a certified Psychedelic Integration Coach, and I honor altered states as powerful portals for healing, clarity, and transformation.

Beyond traditional coaching methods, I weave in practices from Tantra, Sacred Sexuality, and BDSM—modalities that support deep embodiment, conscious power exchange, consent culture, and energetic alignment.

It’s important to note: I’m a coach, not a therapist. That distinction gives me the freedom to meet you human-to-human, to share insights from my own journey when it’s helpful, and to speak directly to the heart of what you’re navigating.

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