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Episode 114:
Decolonizing Relationships: BIPOC Perspectives with Dr. Badiee, PolyTherapist

In this episode of the Relationship Diversity Podcast, I have a profound conversation with Dr. Badiee, a polytherapist and professor of psychology at California State University. 

We discuss the complexities faced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) individuals in polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships within the context of white supremacy. Dr. Badiee shares her personal and professional journey, emphasizing the need to center BIPOC voices in polyamorous discourse. The conversation covers the importance of critical self-reflection, decolonizing relationships, and increasing representation in academic literature. 

Dr. Badiee reveals insights from her recent research on polyamorous BIPOC communities and highlights the rich contributions these communities bring to the understanding of love and relationships.

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00:00 Understanding the Challenges of BIPOC in Non-Monogamous Relationships

00:42 Introduction to the Relationship Diversity Podcast

01:43 Meet Dr. Badiee: A Pioneer in Polyamorous Therapy

05:33 Dr. Badiee's Personal Journey and Professional Focus

07:14 The Intersection of Race, Culture, and Polyamory

08:48 The Importance of Community in Polyamorous BIPOC Experiences

19:44 Dr. Badiee's Research and Contributions to Polyamory Literature

30:37 Final Thoughts and Future Visions for Diverse Relationships

33:32 Conclusion and How to Connect with Dr. Badiee

This is Relationships Reimagined.

Join the conversation as we dive into a new paradigm of conscious, intentional and diverse relationships.

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