Ep 444 - Andre

Ep 444 - Andre

From Normalizing Non-Monogamy - Personal Stories of Polyamory, Swinging, and Beyond by Emma and Fin

May 13, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 444

About this episode

Andre shares his journey of self-discovery and growth in the context of non-monogamy and intimacy.

In this beautiful conversation, Andre takes us through the powerful journey of self-discovery and growth he’s been on since stepping away from the military and into the liberating culture of San Francisco about 12 years ago. Andre loves the freedom to explore the endless possibilities of each unique connection he makes and he’s learned so much about himself, and what it means to be human, along the way. From learning to befriend jealousy to practicing boundaries in order to better care for himself, Andre shares a ton of wisdom in this interview. We also dig into some incredible stories from his adventures over the years… Have you ever been banned from a hospital? Andre has. Stick around for the bonus episode to hear all about it! Andre has since moved from The Bay Area but his adventures and explorations in non-monogamy and open relating have continued and expanded into his work and career as a Somatic Intimacy Guide and Coach. Through his practice, Coming Closer, Andre supports individuals and couples across a wide range of needs: men facing midlife performance concerns, survivors of trauma seeking safety, long-term partners wanting to revive passion, and those exploring…

People in this episode

Hosts: Emma, Fin

Guest: Andre

Topics covered

  • self-discovery
  • non-monogamy
  • intimacy
  • personal growth
  • boundaries
  • jealousy

Keywords

  • self-discovery
  • non-monogamy
  • intimacy guide
  • jealousy
  • boundaries
  • personal growth
  • Somatic Intimacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coming Closer, Virgin Island

Places: San Francisco, The Bay Area

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