Our Diverse Universe

Hi explorers! Have you been feeling a growing sense of existential dread for the past three years? Us too! 🌀 Join us as we get real about how and why the pandemic has changed our sense of identity as neurodivergent humans and how we are navigating. 🚀

Howdy explorers! Join us in this episode as we discuss unconditional love and the importance of upholding boundaries within adult relationships - including with ourselves. 

In this episode, we discuss mononormativity and the social script known as The Relationship Escalator. Join us as we explain these concepts and explore their role in social norms. We reference an article by Rachael Hope that can be read here and Amy Grahan's book Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator.

Join us as we revisit a few of the tenets of the Relationship Anarchy Manifesto outlined in Episode One and discuss how they intersect with neurodivergence.

In this episode, we discuss neurodiversity, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), late identification, and self-acceptance. 

Hey, explorers! We are back from an impromptu but much needed break with an episode breaking down everyone's least favorite emotions, jealousy and envy. In this episode, we reference polyamorous content creator @remodeledlove on Instagram and Jessica Lanyadoo's astrology podcast, Ghost of a Podcast, and recommend you check them out and give them a follow!

In this episode, we break down attachment theory and how it can be helpful to understand your attachment style.

In this episode, we introduce the concept of relationship check in and different things you may want to discuss with your partner(s) during these check ins. We review an outline Kay has created for herself to help guide these conversations. If you'd like us to create a distributable copy, let us know! 

In this episode, we discuss the Relationship Anarchy Smorgasbord and some ways in which it applies to out relationship.

In this episode, we answer some listener questions and give a brief introduction to the Relationship Anarchy Smorgasbord, which we will be looking at in more detail in episode three. Thanks for joining us, explorers!

In this first episode, we explore Relationship Anarchy: what it means generally and to us individually, and through the lens of the Relationship Anarchy Manifesto, created by Andie Nordgren.   In this episode, we also reference the following articles and books:  Relationship anarchy could be the key to liberation in 2021 by Tracey Anne Duncan  How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community by Mia Birdsong  Lastly, check out the Relationship Anarchy Smorgasbord that we'll be discussing in our next episode.  Until next time, explorers!

Welcome to Our Diverse Universe, a podcast that will explore relationship anarchy, neurodiversity, queerness, and the intersections therein! In this episode, you'll meet Kay and Teresa, your hosts for this wild ride. Strap in and let's start exploring 🚀!