Things get a little NEWD in Episode 3 of Being Poly! 👀😂

Ana and Greg welcome Kyle Daniels, owner of Rising Star Fitness, personal trainer, former bodybuilder, and anime enthusiast, for a conversation packed with unexpected connections, hilarious double entendres, and plenty of laughs. And yes, Kyle trains out of NEWD Gym, but don't worry—you don't have to be naked to work out with him!

When asked about his relationship status, Kyle explains why he doesn't identify as either polyamorous or monogamous. He's simply being himself and loving who he wants to love.

That opens up a conversation about the many ways people experience love, relationships, and nonmonogamy. Just because our poly looks different from someone else's doesn't make either experience any less valid.

Kyle compares it to the age-old anime debate: Sub vs. Dub. Who gets to decide what makes someone a real anime fan? And just like there's no single right way to enjoy anime, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to fitness—or love. It's about discovering what works best for YOU.

Along the way, we explore the surprisingly interconnected fitness world (which might have more in common with the Polynesian community than you'd expect), gym fashion, bodybuilding, Thundercats, and whether Kyle should dress as Panthro for Halloween.

And when Kyle reveals he's loyal to just one gym, Greg discovers that maybe Kyle isn't monogamous after all… he's MonoGYMous! 😂

Between the dad jokes, playful innuendos, and unexpected moments of insight, this episode reminds us that authenticity isn't about fitting into someone else's definition of who you should be. It's about being comfortable enough to define life, love, and happiness on your own terms.

💜 Being Poly explores identity, authenticity, connection, and purpose through honest conversations about the many ways we live and love.

🎙️ Hosted by Ana Aiono Dowden and Greg Dowden.

🌐 www.beingpoly.com

#Polyamory #Authenticity #Fitness #Anime #NonMonogamy

What if the stories you want to see are the ones you're meant to create?

Inspired by Mindy Kaling’s Why Not Me?, actress, writer, and producer Myhraliza Aala joins Ana and Greg to explore what it means to find your voice and create your own opportunities.

From growing up as a first-generation American to leaving education to pursue acting, Myhraliza shares the experiences that shaped her creative journey. Known for Oh Myh Dating Hell and her newest project, Chismosas, she's now writing and producing stories that reflect her experiences and perspective as a Filipina.

Together, we explore dating, cultural expectations, following your passions, representation, and the importance of telling authentic stories.

As we continue Season 1's exploration of authenticity, Myhraliza reminds us that sometimes being true to yourself means refusing to wait for permission.

Why not me? Why not now?

Being Poly explores identity, authenticity, connection, and purpose through honest conversations about the many ways we live and love.

Hosted by Ana Aiono Dowden and Greg Dowden.

www.beingpoly.com

For the very first episode of Being Poly, Ana and Greg sit down with someone who helped inspire them to do exactly that: Donato Fatuesi.

Donato is an actor, producer, speaker, host, and content strategist whose work centers on authentic storytelling and elevating voices that too often go unheard. As one of the hosts of the hit podcast, Island Fever, Donato shares her experience as a Trans woman and Samoan fa'afafine. Her work, advocacy, and the conversations she creates have built spaces where people can feel seen, understood, and empowered to embrace who they are.

But this conversation is personal, too.

Donato's willingness to live openly and authentically helped inspire Ana and Greg to publicly share their own journey with polyamory, bisexuality, and what it means to be a QTPI.

Together, they explore Polynesian culture, gender and identity, representation, visibility, community, and the freedom that can come when we stop trying to fit ourselves into someone else's definition of who we're supposed to be.

Because “poly” means more than one thing here.

And maybe authenticity isn't about choosing which part of yourself gets to be seen.

Maybe it's about finally allowing yourself to be all of them.

Being Poly — Season One: Authenticity What does it look like to live authentically?

Hosted by Ana Aiono Dowden & Greg Dowden An Island Hotwife Media production.