Episode 115: Behind the Film, “Open: A Journey Through Love’ with Filmmaker Roderick Stevens II In this episode of the Relationship Diversity Podcast, I talk with filmmaker Roderick E. Stevens II about his new documentary, 'Open: A Journey Through Love.' The film aims to de-stigmatize ethical non-monogamy and explore its positive impacts on individuals and relationships. Roderick shares his journey into the non-monogamous community, his filmmaking process, and the challenges and rewards of creating the documentary. The conversation delves into various aspects of relationship structures, including swinging, polyamory, and body positivity, while emphasizing the importance of communication and intentionality in relationships. 00:00 Introduction: Challenging Relationship Norms 00:48 Welcome to the Relationship Diversity Podcast 01:50 Introducing Roderick Stevens and His Documentary 03:01 Roderick's Journey into Filmmaking and Non-Monogamy 05:58 The Impact of Non-Monogamy on Relationships 15:41 Creating the Documentary: Inspiration and Process 18:24 Exploring Different Forms of Non-Monogamy 33:02 The Future of Non-Monogamy and Final Thoughts 35:10 Conclusion and How to Watch the Documentary 41:55 Closing Remarks and Additional Resources Connect with Roderick: WEBSITE Yes, It's a Painting Website This is Relationships Reimagined. Join the conversation as we dive into a new paradigm of conscious, intentional and diverse relationships. ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Get Your Free Relationship Diversity Guide Connect with me: Website Get my book, “Why Do They Always Break Up with Me?