I Opened My Marriage: Kellie Edson

Over the pandemic as families were together in the home, some long time desires were able to be discussed with more intention and more clarity. This was the case for Kellie Edson and her husband as they decided they wanted to explore polyamory. This has always been in the back of their mind from the beginning, but over the past year or so they decided now was the time. For them, it has been a great experience and has made their relationship better. Kara and Kellie talk about Kellie’s journey into polyamory. Kellie dispels some myths, explains terminology, and provides a different lens onto how to look at all relationships.

About Kellie: I’m Kellie, polyamorous, queer 🏳️‍🌈 mother to two wonderful, fierce little girls and founder of The Root. When I first gave birth to my first daughter more than 8 years ago, I fell in love with birth work and started on a journey to support new families through this life-changing threshold experience.

I founded The Root to bring wellness, education and support resources to expecting and new families under one roof. The Root is the only holistic perinatal wellness center serving the greater Sacramento Area - your hub for everything Birth, Babies and Beyond. The inspiration for the studio name is two-fold. When speaking about the Chakra System - the subtle energetic bodies often described in yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic practices starts with the first chakra, the ROOT chakra. This chakra is located at the base of your spine and is formed during birth and infancy.  It has everything to do with the feelings of safety and security, grounding, trust and letting go of fear.  I wanted the Root to be a community built around perinatal wellness, where all parents would feel safe and seen and lay the foundation for the roots of new families to grow.  In addition, in the smaller classroom of the studio, you will notice a beautiful stained glass of plant roots in the ceiling. We hope that the images of the grounding Root Chakra and the growth of literal roots inspires you on your parenting journey. 

Personally, over the last 8 years I have gathered a wide array of modalities to and experience to support folks through their childbearing years. I am continuously learning, evolving and growing my offerings. It’s a common refrain in our house to hear me say, “Hey, so...I want to take this new training…” 😉

Books Kellie discussed in the podcast:
Polysecure
The Ethical Slut
Opening Up