Ep 448 - Ryan

Ep 448 - Ryan

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

June 10, 2026 · 1h 9m · Episode 448

About this episode

Ryan shares his personal journey and expertise in non-monogamous relationships, discussing his work as a Relationship Theorist.

In this fascinating interview, Ryan seamlessly weaves together his own personal journey with his work and research as he shares the origins of his expertise: three life-altering non-monogamous partnerships. One ended abruptly, triggering a severe depression that ultimately led him to recognize this work as his true calling. Ryan, a self-styled ‘Relationship Theorist’, offers articles and private sessions designed to guide singles, couples, and throuples toward lasting happiness in their connections. He reanimates established psychological and philosophical models to assist those navigating every stage of the relationship lifecycle—dating, relating, breakups, makeups, and beyond. Ryan is based in London and is getting ready to publish an extended collection of his articles. His Kickstarter to fund the professional editing of his groundbreaking book—which collates and expands on his articles about relationship etiquette and dating competence—is launching in June 2026, in sync with his own gritty, witty memoir detailing with brutal honesty the trials, triumphs, and tragedies of his adventures starting in March 2023. Ryan's background, philosophy, online tools, articles and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Emma, Fin

Guest: Ryan

Topics covered

  • non-monogamy
  • relationships
  • personal journey
  • mental health
  • dating
  • philosophy

Keywords

  • polyamory
  • swinging
  • relationship etiquette
  • dating competence
  • mental health
  • memoir

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kickstarter

Places: London

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