Introducing a New Book Club Video Series: Composting Competition and Moving Toward Compersion

Discussing Marie Thouin's new book, "What is Compersion?" with my metamour and fellow non-monogamous relationship coach, Salina Mae

Salina and Aria at Marie’s recent What is Compersion? book launch party in Oakland, CA

I’m so excited about this new book club video series, Composting Competition, that my metamour Salina Mae and I decided to record and share with you as we discuss Marie Thouin's new book, "What is Compersion? Understanding Positive Empathy in Non-Monogamous Relationships." Salina and I are both relationship coaches supporting people practicing non-monogamy, we both have backgrounds in somatics and mindfulness, and we’re learning how to balance everyone’s needs as we both relate to Justin McGahan, MA, PhD, a therapist supporting polyamorous individuals and couples.

Justin is Salina’s husband, and Justin and I started dating in January of 2024, which is about the same time that Salina started working with Marie Thouin as her personal coach. We’re incredibly grateful to Marie for her work in the world, and for blessing this project.

As Salina and I read and reflect on this book together, we’ll be sharing…