I Fell in Love With My Best Friend’s Husband… Then Married Him | The Truth About Polyamory

What if the relationship you are in is not fundamentally broken, yet lacks transparency? This episode delves into the complexities of navigating feelings, desires, and questions that often remain unspoken within partnerships. We explore the aftermath of infidelity and the emotional turbulence that ensues, discussing the importance of honesty and communication in fostering genuine connection. Joined by Dr. Joli Hamilton, a distinguished relationship coach, we dissect what constitutes effective relational dynamics, what leads to disarray, and the critical self-awareness required before embarking on a journey of ethical non-monogamy. This conversation is particularly pertinent for those currently dating or contemplating their own relationship structures, as we seek to illuminate the path to authenticity and fulfillment in love.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Picking Up Where We Left Off00:42 The Reality of Non-Monogamy03:15 What People Get Wrong06:28 Boundaries and Where It Breaks10:12 Jealousy and Emotional Triggers14:05 Building Trust and Doing the Work18:22 The Hard Truth Most People Avoid22:40 When It Starts to Fall Apart27:18 What She Would Do Differently31:55 Advice Before You Try This🔗 Links & Resources ◎ Instagram: @drjoli_hamilton♪ TikTok: @drjoli_hamilton🌐 Website: Dr Joli Hamilton💡 After everything we talked about… what are you taking from this?Are you someone who values honesty above everything, or does this feel like too much?Leave a review or DM me your thoughts. I read every single one.🎧 Listen Here 👉 Apple Podcast👉 Spotify PodcastStay connected with Andrea▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms◎ Instagram: @from.mrs.2.ms♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms🌐 Website: https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm✉️ Email: [email protected] help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)Mentioned in this episode:Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)

What happens when you fall in love with someone else… while you’re married?In this wildly honest and eye-opening episode, Andrea sits down with returning guest Dr. Joli Hamilton to unpack a real-life story that sounds like a movie… but it’s very real.From a spontaneous moment on the dance floor…to blowing up her marriage…to living in a triad with her best friend…to eventually marrying the man she fell for…This conversation goes way beyond curiosity. It’s about truth, communication, jealousy, and what relationships actually require, whether you’re monogamous or not.⚠️ This is not your typical conversation about polyamory.Inside this episode:00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:11 Meet Dr. Joli Hamilton03:08 Falling for Someone Else While Married04:48 The Moment Everything Changed05:43 The Confession That Changed Everything10:08 Why This Felt Different13:57 Exploring Attraction and Sexuality24:36 Opening the Relationship and What Went Wrong27:24 Moving In and Blending Lives30:48 The Reality No One Talks About35:17 The Biggest Lesson42:38 The Unexpected Proposal44:37 Jealousy, Growth, and What It TakesThis episode isn’t about convincing you to be non-monogamous. It’s about asking better questions:What do I actually want in a relationship?Am I communicating honestly?Am I choosing my partner… or just staying comfortable?Because whether you’re monogamous or not… the real work is the same.🎯 If You’re Currently Dating…You NEED this episode if:You’re back in the dating world after divorceYou’re seeing “ENM” or “poly” on dating apps and don’t know what it meansYou’re navigating trust, jealousy, or situationshipsYou want a deeper, more intentional relationship🎧 Listen Here Apple: Dating PatternsSpotify: Dating PatternsStay connected with Joli:Website: Joli HamiltonIG: @drjoli.hamiltonStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)Mentioned in this episode:Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)

How do you know if you’re actually ready to date again… or if you’re just lonely?Because let’s be honest, a lot of us are jumping back out there thinking we’re ready… when really, we just don’t want to be alone.In this episode, Amy Watts and I get into the real truth behind that. The patterns, the mistakes, the moments we thought we were healed and clearly were not.We talk about why you keep attracting the same person, how dating apps can mess with your mindset, and the subtle ways you might be looking for validation instead of real connection.This is about getting honest with yourself. Women empowerment. Understanding your triggers. Slowing down long enough to actually figure out what you want before you go chasing someone else.Because the right relationship is not going to fix you.And it is definitely not going to come from a place of emptiness.It comes from knowing who you are… and finally choosing not to abandon yourself.Chapters:00:14 - Understanding Readiness for Dating Again04:09 - Navigating the Dating World After Divorce13:29 - Understanding Readiness for Dating After Divorce23:30 - Understanding Emotional Readiness for Dating33:00 - Understanding Your Why in DatingInstagram: @from.mrs.2.msTikTok: @from.mrs.2.msYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromMrs2MsFacebook: Amy WattsInstagram: @soshedidlifecoachingMentioned in this episode:Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)

I almost didn’t come back....After losing my mom at the end of 2025, everything shifted… including how I see love, relationships, and even this podcast.This episode isn’t perfect.It’s not polished.And honestly, I probably recorded it before I was ready.But it’s real.And sometimes, real matters more than perfect.In this deeply personal comeback episode of From Mrs. to Ms., I’m sharing where I’ve been, what I’ve been going through, and how grief has changed the way I show up in dating and relationships.Because when life reminds you how short and fragile it is… you stop wasting time on the wrong people.And that clarity? It changes everything.In this episode, I also break down the 8 things I’m no longer accepting in dating—from inconsistency and emotional unavailability to situationships and confusion—and what I’m choosing instead.This is the start of a new chapter.One rooted in intention, clarity, and self-respect.If you’ve ever had to show up when you weren’t ready…If you’ve ever had to rebuild after loss, heartbreak, or a major life shift…This one is for you.And if you’re ready to get serious about your dating life, I’ll be opening a few spots soon to help you refine your dating profile and get clear on what you actually want.🎧 Hit follow, leave a review, and let’s navigate this together—intentionally.Looking for Andrea?Instagram: @from.mrs.2.msTikTok:@from.mrs.2.msWebsite: www.frommrs2ms.comEmail: [email protected]: @FromMrs2MsMentioned in this episode:Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)

There comes a moment when you realize your parent is no longer the one holding everything together. You are.In this deeply personal episode of From Mrs. to Ms., Andrea opens up about navigating one of the most emotional role reversals many of us will face. Caring for an aging parent. As her mother’s health declines, Andrea shares what it really feels like to move from daughter to caretaker, including the quiet grief, guilt, love, and overwhelm that often go unspoken.This conversation explores the emotional reality of care-giving for elderly parents, especially during the holidays when family dynamics, memories, and expectations can feel heavier than ever. Andrea is joined by her friend Amy Watts for an honest, compassionate discussion about anticipatory grief, setting boundaries without guilt, and learning how to care for a parent without losing yourself in the process.If you are supporting an aging parent, navigating family responsibilities in midlife, or struggling with complicated emotions during the holiday season, this episode will remind you that you are not alone and that what you are feeling is valid.Andrea also shares why this episode marks the final episode of the season and how she is taking time to reflect and thoughtfully revamp From Mrs. to Ms. before returning in the new year with renewed intention.In this episode, we discussWhat it feels like when the roles reverse between parent and childThe quiet grief of caring for an aging parent while they are still aliveHow anticipatory grief shows up emotionally and physicallyNavigating guilt, boundaries, and expectations as a caretakerWhy the holidays can be especially hard when caring for elderly parentsHow to choose presence over perfection during this seasonWhat this stage of life teaches us about love, loss, and letting goIf this episode resonates, please share it with someone who may need it, leave a review, or send Andrea a message to continue the conversation.Timestamps:00:00- Navigating the Shift in Parent-Child Roles02:57- Anticipatory Grief and Emotional Complexity06:05- The Impact of Aging on Family Dynamics09:03- Finding Connection Amidst Change12:02- The Reality of Care-giving14:54- Understanding Anticipatory Grief17:53- The Challenge of Boundaries and Guilt20:57- Communicating and Delegating Responsibilities27:29- Navigating Family Dynamics During Illness30:14- Guilt and Expectations in Caregiving32:34- The Importance of Self-Care and Mental Health34:14- Supportive Relationships in Times of Crisis37:15- Adapting Traditions and Celebrations40:53- The Reality of Grief and Love43:40- Finding Joy Amidst Sorrow46:03- Embracing Imperfection in Care-givingWhere to find Amy Watts:IG: @SoSheDidLifeCoachingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.selburg.3/Looking for Andrea?Instagram: @from.mrs.2.msTikTok:@from.mrs.2.msWebsite: www.frommrs2ms.comEmail: [email protected]: @FromMrs2Ms

2025 was the year love got messy...but it might be exactly what we needed to take our power back.This week, Andrea Knoche gets real about the year we just survived. From the wildest celebrity relationship highs and jaw-dropping breakups of 2025 to the behind-the-mic evolution of From Mrs. to Ms., Andrea unpacks what these stories say about our own love lives.It’s a raw reflection on reinvention, self-worth, and choosing yourself as we head into 2026. If you’re ready for intention over impulse, clarity over chaos, and relationships that actually align with your desires, this episode is your end-of-year reset.In this episode:1. What 2025’s Biggest Celeb Breakups and Glow-Ups Reveal About Modern LoveFrom surprise engagements to long-term marriages ending, we unpack what these headline-making moments say about timing, chemistry, and the truth about relationship cycles in midlife and beyond.2. Why Reinvention Is the Real Love Story as We Head Into 2026We break down how to stop waiting for external validation, rewrite your own narrative, and choose relationships that meet your emotional standards — not societal expectations.3. How to Use the Lessons of This Year to Step Into Your Power Next YearReal talk on boundaries, emotional clarity, and self-sourced confidence so you can walk into 2026 with intention, alignment, and a whole new kind of main-character energy.And so much more...Looking for Andrea?Instagram: @from.mrs.2.msTikTok:@from.mrs.2.msWebsite: www.frommrs2ms.comEmail: [email protected]: @FromMrs2MsMentioned in this episode:Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)

Most women do not break down from love. They break down from abandoning themselves to keep it.This week on From Mrs. to Ms., Andrea Knoche sits down once again with psychologist and TEDx TALK Speaker Dr. Etel Leit for a raw and transformative conversation about self-love, boundaries and the patterns that keep us trapped in relationships that do not support our growth.Andrea and Dr. Leit dive into the truth behind people pleasing, why so many women lose themselves in relationships and how childhood wounds and generational conditioning shape the way we love. They explore the emotional toll of constantly managing other people’s needs, the silent burnout that follows and the moment many women finally ask themselves, “What about me?”Dr. Leit opens up about her own journey through adversity and addiction in her family, sharing powerful lessons about resilience, forgiveness and the courage it takes to build a relationship rooted in honesty instead of fear. Her insights offer a roadmap for choosing yourself without guilt, learning to communicate your needs without apology and breaking the cycles that have held you back.If you have ever struggled with boundaries, lost yourself in someone else’s expectations or felt disconnected from your own voice, this conversation will speak directly to your heart. This episode is your reminder that self-love is not selfish and choosing yourself is the beginning of every healthy relationship you will ever have.Tune in for an empowering, compassionate and deeply relatable exploration of how to stop performing love and start living authentically.Where to find Dr Etel Leit:Instagram: @dretelleit & @dretelleitofficialTiktok: @dretelleitYouTube: @DrEtelLeitTEDx TALK: https://youtu.be/8Dc7COD4g6M?si=nTsQBkaGKIoJODtTLooking for Andrea?Instagram: @from.mrs.2.msTikTok:@from.mrs.2.msWebsite: www.frommrs2ms.comEmail: [email protected]: @FromMrs2Ms

If you think you understand how men date… think again. Dating is messy… so Andrea Knoche and Shervin Bozorgnia are breaking it all down. They peel back the layers of long-distance love, boundary setting, and those “wait… do men really think that?” moments. Get the unfiltered male perspective on dating profiles, commitment myths, and why friends with benefits is never as simple as it sounds. Real talk, real laughs, real insight.In this episode.... 1. Are women wrong about what men want… or are men just terrible at showing commitment?2. Does long-distance make the heart grow fonder… or just make everyone a little toxic?3. Can friends-with-benefits actually work, or is someone always catching feelings and ruining the vibe?And so much more... Where to find Shervin? TikTok: @hiddeninnuendos IG: @realhiddeninnuendosLooking for Andrea?Instagram: @from.mrs.2.msTikTok:@from.mrs.2.msWebsite: www.frommrs2ms.comEmail: [email protected]: @FromMrs2Ms

Purity culture taught us to hide our desire — but what if your pleasure was your power? 🔥 Sex and relationship expert Lauren Elise Rogers joins Andrea Knoche for a raw, unfiltered conversation about breaking free from shame, rewriting the rules of monogamy, and dismantling the “good girl” conditioning that keeps women small. Together, they dive deep into the messy, magnetic world of self-discovery, desire, and sexual liberation. This episode is your permission slip to stop performing and start feeling — to own your body, your choices, and your pleasure without apology.In this episode:• Personal Transformation Lauren’s journey from traditional marriage to self discovery • Impact of Societal Scripts How cultural and religious narratives shape intimacy • Rewriting Sexual Narratives Challenging and changing beliefs about sex and relationships • Consensual Non Monogamy Misconceptions and lessons from non monogamous dynamics • Power Dynamics in Sexuality Understanding and using sexual power responsibly • Pleasure and Embodiment Reconnecting with the body and finding everyday pleasure • Overcoming Shame Strategies couples can use to heal sexual shame • Creative Monogamy Enhancing relationships through intentional, playful monogamy • Consent and Communication Why ongoing consent and open dialogue matter • Self Discovery and Empowerment Taking responsibility for your pleasure and desiresAnd so much more...Where to find Lauren Elise Rogers? Instagram: @Sex_Ed_For_You Website: www.sexedforyou.com/connectLooking for Andrea?Instagram: @from.mrs.2.msTikTok:@from.mrs.2.msWebsite: www.frommrs2ms.comEmail: [email protected]: @FromMrs2Ms

What if your “willpower problem” is really a strategy problem? This week, Andrea sits down with Terry Tateossian, midlife transformation coach and wellness entrepreneur, to unpack how she went from tech founder on the edge of burnout to vibrant, strong, and more than 80 pounds lighter. Terry shares the exact habits that worked in real life with menopause, motherhood, and a demanding career. You will learn how to rewrite emotional eating patterns, build a sustainable routine, and use community for momentum that lasts. If you are a woman over 40 ready to reclaim energy, strength, and confidence, this conversation is your GPS.In this week's episode....How do you lose weight in midlife without crash dieting or losing your mindWhat actually drives emotional eating and how to retrain it for goodWhich small daily habits move the needle on metabolism, mood, and muscleAnd so much more... Where to find Terry Tateossian? IG: @how.good.can.it.getLooking for Andrea?Instagram: @from.mrs.2.msTikTok:@from.mrs.2.msWebsite: www.frommrs2ms.comEmail: [email protected]: @FromMrs2Ms