What if embracing dominance could unlock parts of yourself you never knew existed? We’re diving into the art (and magic) of crafting a Dom persona with our friend Yaz - the non-binary, bisexual, Middle Eastern powerhouse you may remember from our polyamory episodes. We're talking confidence, embodiment, and the kinky intersections of BDSM and gender exploration. Plus, Yaz spills their secrets on stepping into your power—whether in the dungeon or your daily life. Ready to get a little dominant?

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00:00 Intro
02:15 What is BDSM?
04:48 How did you get into BDSM?
07:22 Experience being a dom
10:34 What influences your dom persona?
12:27 Yaz's dom persona
19:11 Building your own dom persona
24:20 Core motivations of being dominant
33:01 How to develop dominance
42:26 What makes a competent dom?
47:44 Are there kinks that are wrong?
54:53 Considering safety and disclosure
01:02:42 Being a good submissive
01:09:29 Exploring gender through BDSM

Polyamory with a sprinkle of chaos, a dash of queer magic, and a whole lot of deep questions? We’re tackling the juicy challenges of ethical non-monogamy—from jealousy to ADHD-induced impulsivity—and answering real audience dilemmas with expert guests Millie & Nick from Decolonizing Love. Plus, we explore the BIPOC experience in poly spaces, unpack the power of decolonizing love, and ask if polyamory is the gayest thing ever (spoiler: it might be).

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00:00 Overview
01:46 Lacking stability
05:37 Fear of polyamory
10:59 Dealing with CPTSD
16:24 Imbalances in relationships
18:33 Navigating Jealousy
24:44 Balancing attention in group settings
30:07 Being neurodivergent
38:06 Asking to meet your partner's family
47:54 Dating someone with a long term partner
51:12 Being a better hinge
52:49 Managing conflict between metamours
01:06:09 Navigating non-monogamy for POCs
01:14:08 Hard feelings around race & ethnicity
01:18:06 Polyamory & decolonization
01:23:43 Challenging patriarchal norms
01:25:45 Is polyamory inherently queer?

Friend, foe, or messy ex, what’s psychiatry’s role in queer lives? This week, we sit down with Dr. June Lam, psychiatrist and trans healthcare expert, to tackle mental health disparities, navigating family drama, unpacking shame, and surviving the holidays. Plus, we dive into the politics of medical transitions, debunk “fast-tracking” myths, and confront detransition discourse with science (and sass). Whether you’re queer, questioning, or just chronically anxious, this episode’s here to hold your glittery, overwhelmed hand.

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00:00 Overview
02:52 Why is queer mental health worse?
05:34 Is therapy and medication the solution?
12:58 tips on managing anxiety
16:05 Boundaries aren't one size fits all
22:19 Supporting someone who is struggling
27:43 What is CBT and DBT?
40:01 Free or low cost therapy
44:14 The role of psychiatry in medical transitions
54:16 Are you ready to transition?
59:39 Are youth fast-tracked into transition?
01:06:01 Regretting transitioning
01:12:39 Delaying Transitioning