Mel Cassidy (@radicalrelating), sex-positive nerd, cultural rebel, Queer, psychedelic-friendly polyamorous relationship coach and founder of Radical Relating and the Monogamy Detox (monogamydetox.com) course

Mel Cassidy (they/them/she/her) is a relationship coach and sex-positive nerd who guides social misfits and cultural rebels to experiences of joyful, embodied, authentic open relationships. Creator of The Monogamy Detox course, they are dedicated to creating somatically-integrated and trauma-sensitive spaces where all can flourish.

Mel is a sought after expert in non-monogamy, presenting with conferences and institutions internationally, a frequent podcast guest, and has been featured by numerous media publications. Co-founder of the Solo Polyamory group and a prolific writer, they are currently working on their first book. Mel is queer, explores relationships as a polyamorous relationship anarchist, and lives, loves, and dances on the unceded territories of the K’omoks Nation in BC, Canada.

“My experience of working through the trauma of profound loss with the support of psilocybin, nature, and somatic meditation practices, has led me to be an advocate for responsible relationships with plant medicines.” - Mel Cassidy