Raw & Real: Interviews with BDSM experts, released weekly

Plus, you're invited to sit-in on the next interviews about the therapeutic potential of BDSM

Over the past year and a half, I've had the privilege of engaging in profound conversations with leading experts in BDSM, touching on everything from neuroscience and psychology to personal transformation and healing.

As any journalist, producer, or podcast host knows, for each hour-long interview, you might pull a few clips or lines that capture a few main points to include in the final product.

But, as I was deciding what to include in my book, I didn’t want to leave the rest of the interview “on the cutting room floor.” There were too many gold nuggets of wisdom!

Which is why each week, I’m releasing an interview in full.

Plus, for certain interviews going forward, I will once again be offering the opportunity to be part of the Zoom audience to hear the conversation live. Don’t forget to stick around until the end of the interview for a Q&A with the guest. (Make sure you’re subscribed to my Substack to get the details, invite, and link sent straight to your inbox).

Upcoming Live Interviews:

• Dossie Easton: Co-author of The Ethical Slut and a pioneer in consensual non-monogamy and BDSM communities.

• Miss Malissia: Former Dominatrix, female empowerment coach and the CEO of Mistress Mindset.

What You Can Expect

• Audio Snippets: Get a taste of each interview with curated audio clips that capture pivotal moments of the conversation.

• Teaser Quotes: Thought-provoking excerpts that hint at the depths of our discussions.

• Transcriptions: Read the full-length interviews, complete with links to sources where applicable.

Interviews:

1. Orpheus Black: A renowned erotic educator and author, Orpheus specializes in integrating spirituality with BDSM practices.

2. Brad Sagarin: A professor of psychology at Northern Illinois University, Brad's research encompasses social influence, resistance to persuasion, and the physiological effects of BDSM activities.

3. Domina Dia Dynasty: An esteemed dominatrix and Shamanatrix, she combines spiritual and ritual modalities into her BDSM practices.

4. Madeline Pryor: Sex educator, intimacy coach, NYC-based Dominatrix, and co-host of You Like It podcast.

5. Richard Sprott: A computational linguist and BDSM community member, Richard discusses the intersection of language, technology, and kink.

6. Giap Tongsayor: Certified female pleasure facilitator.

7. Dr. Neil Cannon: A world-renowned sex therapist, Dr. Cannon is a pioneer of “kink-aware” therapists.

8. Om Rupani: A BDSM educator and author, Om teaches the art of dominance and submission as pathways to personal growth.

9. Mistress Seren: NY-based Dominatrix, also sharing perspectives on empowerment through kink on her Substack: The BDSM Insider

10. Susan Wright: Founder of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, Susan discusses advocacy for BDSM practitioners.

11. Natasha NawaTaNeko: Certified Sexological Bodyworker specializing in rope bondage, Natasha explores the therapeutic potential of Shibari.

12. Andrew & Dawn from Infinite Devotion: This duo specializes in Dominance and submission to deepen connections.

13. Jaiya: An award-winning Somatic Sexologist and creator of the Erotic Blueprint Breakthrough™, Jaiya explores the diversity of erotic expression.

14. KJ Praise: A trailblazer for conscious kink and founder of the Prayerotic Way.

15. Charles Moser: American physician, a clinical sexologist, sex therapist, and sex educator practicing in San Francisco, California. He is the author of numerous academic publications and books in the fields of transgender health, paraphilias including BDSM, and sexual medicine.

16. Lady Delphine: Professional Dominatrix.

17. Lauren Harkness: Co-founder of The Tantra Institute. Trained Tantrika and Advanced Certified Tantra Educator with Charles Muir’s Source School of Tantra. Trained in the D/s arts and Shamanism with Om Rupani, Somatic Experiencing with Peter Levine, and is a Mastery Graduate of Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts.

18. Master Joshua: With over a decade of experience as a Professional Dominant, Joshua has created Non-Traditional Sexual Behavior (NTSB) Counseling, a unique approach aimed at facilitating self-actualization and personal growth.

19. Marla Renee Stewart: Lecturer at Clayton State University and a co-founder of the Sex Down South Conference. She is a sexologist, a professional sex, intimacy, and relationship coach, and sexuality educator. She is also the creator of Velvet Lips, a sexuality education company that works to empower people of all ages to embrace, educate, and enjoy their sexuality.

20. Thomas Weinberg: Professor of sociology at the State University of New York College at Buffalo. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut and has authored or edited six books, including "S and M: Studies in Dominance and Submission."

21. Sara Shashkes: Cognitive neuroscientist.

22. Tani & Leslie: Founders of the Light Dark Institute

23. Priestess Francesca: Revered and trusted Sexologist, Dominatrix, and Temple Priestess.

24. Zetsu Nawa: Member of Yukimura Haruki’s kinbaku school in Japan under the name Haru Yutaka. He runs the Los Angeles Rope Dojo.

Weekly releases

I hope you'll find the same 'aha' moments I did—those beautiful instances when the right words at the right time shift something deep within you.

Whether you are new to this world or a seasoned player, I promise you’ll find something valuable in these conversations. (Check out this interview with Dr. Zhana Vrangalova on intimacy for personal growth as an example).

Okay, now back to organizing my book notes…