113: How Parts Work Transforms Polyamory: Transforming Jealousy, Fear, and Attachment Wounds

Listen to this episode from The Pineapple Express: A Millennial’s Guide to Love, Sex Positivity, Non-Monogamy, Polyamory & Swinging on Spotify. Send us a textIn this episode, Kiley explores how Parts Work, most commonly associated with Dr. Richard C. Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, can transform your experience of polyamory and consensual non-monogamy.You’ll learn how to identify your inner Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles, and how to lead from your calm, compassionate Self — even in the middle of jealousy, fear of abandonment, or metamour conflict.We’ll also connect these tools to Jessica Fern’s Polysecure, showing how parts work can help you earn secure attachment both within yourself and with your partners. Plus, Kiley shares her own journey of meeting protective and wounded parts with curiosity and compassion instead of reactivity.Referenced Resources & Books:No Bad Parts — Richard C. SchwartzInternal Family Systems Therapy, Second Edition — Richard C. Schwartz & Martha SweezyPolysecure — Jessica FernSelf-Therapy — Jay EarleyFree IFS meditations — IFS-Institute.comJay Earley’s Parts Work Exercises — SelfTherapy.orgWhether you’re new to parts work or deep into your own IFS journey, this episode offers practical tools for emotional regulation, self-compassion, and building security in the beautiful complexity of polyamory.Support the show🎙️ The Pineapple Express PodcastSubscribe to my Substack for exclusive content: The Pineapple Express Substack. 💡 Events & Coaching Coaching sessions: Book time with me. 💜 Advocacy & Community Action Support equity and sexual freedom with the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom.OPEN's Free Peer Support Group 🛍️ Exclusive Deals Just for You Get The Non Monogamy Card Game and use my exclusive code PINEAPPLE10 for 10% Off https://www.thenonmonogamycardgame.com/products/the-game FirmTech Wearable Tech | Male Enhancement Rings | Shop now and get 15% off with code sexyswingerchick. SENSE Shop | Condoms & Lube | Explore the collection and save 15% with code sexyswingerchic. Sultry Vixen Dancewear | Exotic Outfits | Shop here and enjoy 15% off with code sexyswingerchic. 💬 Let’s keep the conversation going! Follow me for up...