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Mistakes Were Made

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. Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/. Logo design by roy franklin of the Whatever

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01:11:35

Ep 26: Outgrowing Non-Monogamy?

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2023/10/23

Is non-monogamy actually a sustainable lifestyle – or is it just an experiment? Sarah and Alex reflect on how the novelty of having an open marriage has worn off after three years. Reddit conversation re changes in non-monogamy styles over time mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/

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Ep 25: Polyamory Mythbusters

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2023/06/05

Season 2 finale! Sarah and Alex try to stump each other with research into some of the most common myths and misconceptions about non monogamy. mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ More about us: Bloodstar band: https://ffm.to/bloodstarattachmentpanic | [Listen to Bloodstar on Spotify] Sarah’s website: https://www.sarahstuteville.com/ Making Contact: https://www.radioproject.org/ | [Listen to Making Contact on Spotify] Mentioned in the episode: Shrimpteeth survey

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01:22:17

Ep 24: Long Term Polyamory with Zack & Madeleine

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2023/05/22

Sarah and Alex talk with friends and ethical nonmonogamy role models Zack and Madeleine about maintaining a polyamorous partnership for the long haul, and making out with cute German guys. mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/

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01:10:27

Ep 23: Why We Lie

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2023/05/08

Sarah and Alex talk about the lies they have told each other…and themselves. Also, the patriarchy and whatnot. mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ Mentioned in the episode: All about love, by bell hooks

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01:14:20

Ep 22: Finding (Self) Love in Queer Non-Monogamy with...

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2023/04/24

Sarah and Alex talk to Eli--a transmasc drag performer and progressive policy wonk--about Seattle drag, Texas BBQ, coming to non-monogamy during the pandemic and how to live our "Big Blob Best Lives." mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ More from Eli: https://www.instagram.com/sirloinseattle/ Mentioned in the episode: http://kenyonhall.org/ (All ages drag show May 12!) https://www.instagram.com/theboxbarseattle/?hl=en (See SirLoin May 13!)

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Ep 21: Anti-Racist Polyamory with Kevin Patterson

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2023/04/10

We’re back! Sarah and Alex talk about race, representation, and the benefits of being the weird kid with author Kevin Patterson. mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ More from Kevin Patterson: https://www.kevinapatterson.com/ https://unfuckyourpolyamory.com/ Love’s Not Color Blind by Kevin Patterson For Hire series by Kevin Patterson https://polyrolemodels.tumblr.com/ * https://www.instagram.com/polyrolemodels/ * https://www.facebook.com/polyrolemodels Mentioned in the

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Ep 20: Age Gaps & Gender Power Dynamics

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2023/03/13

Why do men tend to date younger women? Do all the same gender inequities play out in non-monogamy as in monogamy? Will Sarah and Alex finally figure out how to smash the patriarchy? Part one of a series about how inequities show up in non-monogamy (we think...) mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ Mentioned in the episode: SNL skit about parents opening their marriage: https://youtu.be/UWhiR8mjZSQ Leonardo DiCaprio & Eden Polani vs. Pedro Pascal & Bella Ramsey age gap:

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01:17:43

Ep 19: Desire

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2023/02/27

Let’s talk about sex (or die trying)! Sarah and Alex finally attempt to actually discuss sexual dynamics in non-monogamy without laughing or crying. mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ An actually useful explanation of how to play the three minute game (since ours went so sideways): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KCzpNBNbVM&t=80s Or download the pamphlet here: https://bettymartin.org/download-wheel/ Betty Martin explains the “Wheel of Consent” and more (she’s very

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01:24:51

Ep 18: Threesomes, Thruples and Unicorn Hunting

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2023/02/13

Real life unicorn Cassidy joins the show to talk about the joys and complications of three way relationships, and the importance of L shaped couches. mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/

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Ep 17: Dating Apps for Non Monogamy

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2023/01/30

Meeting people – especially ENM/poly folks – is easier than ever thanks to dating apps. So why do we hate them so much? Sarah, Alex and Jessica swap embarrassing app stories, dig into the dirty secrets of the online dating industry, and give advice for successufl technology assisted non-monogamy. mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ Stats we quoted wrong: Modern Romance - Aziz Ansari cited a study from 1932 that 40% of people getting married lives less than 20 blocks

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01:12:04

Ep 16: Why don't you just stop?

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2023/01/16

When non-monogamous couples fight, going back to monogamy can feel like an easy solution. But Sarah and Alex discover that there’s a core conflict in their relationship that’s illuminated by dating others, but isn't caused by it. mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/

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01:04:22

Ep 15: Platonic Polyamory (And loving your friends)...

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2023/01/02

A weekend retreat with a friend reminds Sarah that non-monogamy isn't just about sex. Opening/closing quote from Kai Cheng Thom: https://kaichengthom.com/ Ban on co-living: https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article260770552.html It's your friends who break your heart: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/03/why-we-lose-friends-aging-happiness/621305/ https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ mistakescast@gmail.com This episode was originally released on May 29, 2022.

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Ep 14: Ask A Sex Worker with Vaughn Wolff

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2022/12/19

How can sex workers help people exploring non-monogamy? Are all sex workers polyamorous? Is sex work inherently dangerous? Seattle Sex Worker Vaughn Wolff joins the podcast to talk about the intersections between sex work and polyamory, and answers all your burning questions. Find Vaughn at SeattleConfidant.com and instagram.com/thevaughnwolff mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/

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Ep 13: Mixed queer/het relationships and bi erasure

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2022/12/05

Am I Queer Enough?? Special guest and poly pro Madeleine joins Sarah and Alex to talk about mixed marriages, bi erasure, and that sexy armpit hair on those anarchy cheerleaders in that one Nirvana video. mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/

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Ep 12: We Need To Talk

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2022/11/21

Did we just get dumped!?! Or did we just ’de-escalate’ our relationships? Sarah and Alex share some changes to their, ahem, relationship landscapes, and talk about how endings are different in non-monogamy. Bonus: Sarah explains that whole ‘attachment style’ thing everyone is always talking about. mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/

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Season 2 Trailer

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2022/11/14

Season 2 is dropping next week! Get ready for more conversations with Sarah and Alex about breakups, queer erasure, couples privilege, and more! Got an idea or a question? Hit us up on instagram: @MistakesCast

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Ep 11: Advice for Opening a Relationship - Season 1...

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2022/08/08

Thinking about opening your marriage? This episode is full of advice from long-term couples who have transitioned to non-monogamy: common mistakes to avoid, arrangements that seem work best, and genuine guidance from folks who have been through it.

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01:14:03

Ep. 10: Cheating (and trust)

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2022/07/25

Sarah and Alex revisit a past infidelity. Jessica wonders if non-monogamy is an 'answer' to cheating in a relationship. Will and Jada stop by for a tearful conversation about continuing their marriage after a breach of trust. Will & Jada clip on YouTube mistakescast@gmail.com * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ * mistakescast@gmail.com

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Ep 9: Moral Autonomy (and Reproductive Justice)

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2022/07/11

Really America, forced preganacy?? What's next? Sarah, Alex and Jessica talk about the intersections between reproductive justice and non-monogamy: How free are we to define our own morality and make our own choices? Why do we cede these choices to government or religious authorities? What happens when those authorities lose their legitimacy? NPR on Abortion access impacts on men: https://www.npr.org/2022/06/27/1107715589/abortion-access-impact-on-men Pew Research on conflicting conceptions of

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01:35:34

Ep 8: The Monogamous Skeptic with Reagan Jackson

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2022/06/27

"But why tho?" A lovingly skeptical friend presses Sarah and Alex on their decision to open their marriage and gets all her nonmonogamy questions answered. Featuring Seattle artist, author, executive director and podcaster Reagan Jackson. Y-We * Reagan’s website * South End Mixtape https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ * mistakescast@gmail.com

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