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Apr 2019
27m 53s

571 Growing up poly

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About this episode

On the launch of their new book, Koe Creation shares what it was like growing up in a polyamorous household. 

0:00 Introduction and host chat

Under 18? Stop listening now and visit http://www.scarleteen.com

We had fun at It’s Complicated in Tulsa, OK!

3:00 Poly in the news

On the opposite site of the earth, is poly on the rise? Collection of media coverage in NZ over the last few years

5:15 Interview: Koe Creation, author of This Heart Holds Many

We talk about Koe’s new book, This Heart Holds Many, and the challenge of writing a semiautobiographical book about growing up in a poly family. Find them online at their website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram as @koecreate.

23:00 Happy Poly Moment
  • Kim writes in to share TWO happy poly moments about her metamour getting married (One Family Podcast)
  • Olivia writes in to share a Thanksgiving happy poly moment with her asexual partners
26:35 Thank you!

Welcome to our new Poly Weekly Playmates, Chris and Alisha!

27:00 How to make this podcast better

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