We're talking about polyamory! For Black and brown queer people, and queer people in general, polyamory, open relationships and dating in nontraditional relationship structures has been a really sticky topic. In part 1 of this 2-part episode, Ryan Sides speaks with his former therapist, Dr. Karissa Doster-Hoffman, about what what his experience in poly relationships have been like, things he's learned through trial and error and what are some tools to develop in ANY relationship.

These are Ryan's experiences and may not be yours; but if they aren't yours (or if they are!) let us know at wave@byryansides.com

Production Note:

Soulfully Rooted Wellness is no longer an affiliate of DHTC, however, the wonderful owner of that private practice remains in practice: Courtney Butts, LCSW-S

You can find the practice's Dr. Karissa leads with her husband here:

dnhtc.org —> DHTC

BPOQe.org —> BPOQe

wholehealingtherapy.org —> WHT

-Facebook (DHTC; BPOQe; WHT)

-Instagram (@dnh_tc ; @bpoqe_dnhtc ; @wht_dnhtc)

-TikTok (@bpoqetherapy)

-LinkedIn (Doster & Hoffman Therapy and Consultation, PLLC)

And the books that were mentioned (Bookshop links, support local bookstores!!)

Polysecure by Jessica Fern

Polywise by Jessica Fern & David Cooley

The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy & Dossie Easton

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