Episode 012: A is for Accountability

A is for Accountability

Welcome to Polyamirite Episode 012: A is for Accountability

Ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of apologizing but not quite changing? Or maybe you've been on the receiving end of a “sorry” that felt more like a brush-off than a repair. In polyamory, where our actions impact more than one relationship, accountability isn't just important—it’s foundational.

In this episode of Polyamirite, host Chelle kicks off the ABCs of Polyamory series with a powerful exploration of what it really means to be accountable. From everyday missteps to deeper moments of harm, this episode invites you to look at accountability not as punishment—but as love in motion.

You’ll hear:

• Why accountability starts with self-awareness—not just when you’re called out, but when you notice you’ve missed the mark.

• The difference between intention and impact—and why centering impact is essential to rebuilding trust.

• How to embody accountability through follow-through, not just words.

• Real-life polyamorous scenarios—from broken boundaries to double-booked time—and how to respond with compassion and clarity.

• How emotional avoidance and over-accommodation can quietly erode relational safety.

• Scripts and reflections for how to hold others accountable with love and how to receive feedback without shutting down.

• What it looks like when accountability becomes a daily practice—and a living, breathing part of your relationships.

Whether you're just starting out in non-monogamy or are deep in the weeds of complex dynamics, this episode will help you ground yourself in truth, navigate mistakes with grace, and move toward repair—not just resolution.

You’ll walk away with tools, language, and gentle courage to keep showing up—honestly, imperfectly, and with your whole heart.

Listen now and remember:
Accountability doesn’t change the past.
But it can transform your future.

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Music Credit: Kevin Burdick, “You Still Melt Me.”

Art Credit: Kat Fiscaletti, @katfiscalettiart