The Poly Tantra Kink Podcast
The Poly Tantra Kink Podcast is a space for honest conversations about love, desire, power, and conscious relating. Hosted by Laurie Ellington, the show explores polyamory, tantra, kink, and nervous system–aware intimacy through personal stories, expert interviews, and embodied practices that help you move from confusion to clarity.
Episode 10: Parenting, Poly, & Play with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff
In this enlightening episode of The Poly Tantra Kink Podcast, Laurie Ellington sits down with Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff, the foremost academic expert on polyamorous families with children.
Episode 9: Jealousy as a Portal to Growth with Kathy Labriola
In this episode of The Poly Tantra Kink Podcast, Laurie sits down with counselor, author, and longtime polyamory educator Kathy Labriola for a grounded, honest conversation about jealousy as one of the most powerful teachers in open relationships. Together, they explore why jealousy is normal, how it shows up in the nervous system, and what actually helps people move through it without shame.
Episode 8: Keeping Your Relationship Solid While Opening Up with Joli Hamilton
What actually keeps a relationship strong while opening up? Dr. Joli Hamilton breaks down the myths, the nervous system work, and the growth required for sustainable non-monogamy.
Episode 7: The Spiritual Edge of BDSM With Shadi Terra
The Spiritual Edge of BDSM & Polarity explores power exchange as ritual and initiation. Laurie Ellington speaks with Shadi Terra about conscious kink, polarity beyond gender, and engaging erotic power with integrity and presence.
Episode 6: Understanding Men & Women in Relationships with Alison Armstrong
What if understanding differences, not fixing each other, is the key to lasting connection? Relationship researcher Alison Armstrong joins Laurie Ellington to explore how men and women experience life, love, and safety differently, and how listening with curiosity instead of assumption can transform relationships.
Episode 5: Play, Party Prep & Integration: Jedi Skills for Navigating Group Social Sexual Spaces with Reid Mihalko
In this episode, Laurie talks with sex educator and consent pioneer Reid Mihalko about navigating group social sexual spaces with more confidence and care. They explore how to prepare for play parties and retreats, understand different party cultures, and have clearer safer sex conversations.
