Navigating Non-Monogamy with Dr. Joli Hamilton

Author: Andrew Phipps
Published: Wed 25 Jun 2025
Episode Link: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-intimacy-inquiry/2086874

Navigating Non-Monogamy with Dr. Joli Hamilton

In this episode of Intimate Inquiry, join Dr. Joli Hamilton, a research psychologist and certified sex educator specializing in consensual non-monogamy and jealousy, as she delves into her personal journey and professional insights.

Dr. Hamilton shares her early experiences with sexual inquisitiveness and trauma, her transition from a monogamous marriage to exploring non-monogamy at age 32, and how she helps others create custom-built non-monogamous partnerships.

She discusses the importance of communication, handling jealousy, and the misconceptions surrounding non-monogamy. The conversation also touches on the impact of life transitions, such as midlife and empty nesting, on relationship dynamics, and the broader implications of non-monogamous living.

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Joli Hamilton

01:01 Formative Years and Early Experiences

02:37 Navigating Early Relationships

05:46 Transition to Non-Monogamy

11:59 Understanding Jealousy and Communication

19:13 Challenges and Misconceptions in Non-Monogamy

25:28 Guiding Clients Through Non-Monogamy

29:12 Navigating Relationship Nuances

30:06 Exploring Non-Monogamy

31:37 The Role of Fantasies

33:30 Imagining Non-Monogamy

35:28 Communication Challenges