Kink Your Way
Welcome to the Kink Your Way Podcast. Through honest communication and compelling personal stories, everyday people share their experiences, knowledge, education, and opinions on all things Kink and BDSM. Your Host, Leann Herron, is a Kink Aware Professional Certified Health, Life, and Relationship Coach. BDSM and Kink Practitioner and Educator and married collared submissive. Whether you're a seasoned kink enthusiast or just beginning to explore alternative lifestyles, Kink Your Way is here to guide and support you on your journey to embrace your desires.
Episodes
Explore how unconscious belief systems influence your love life, identity, and how we can break destructive patterns. Join Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards and Leann Herron as they delve into raw personal stories, spiritual insights, and practical tools to transform your relationship patterns and rebuild your sense of self.
Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards is an international speaker, spiritual counselor, and author of The Venus Fly Trap. Dr. E...
What if the key to navigating alternative relationship dynamics wasn’t secrecy or guessing—but education, community, and honest conversations?
Discover how education, community, and honest dialogue are transforming the landscape of alternative relationship dynamics. Nicole Harlow shares her journey, her platform Swinky Things, and innovative tools like her upcoming app that empower individuals and couples exploring consensual n...
Dopamine and Desire: Understanding Pleasure Pathways
What if pain isn’t just pain—and pleasure isn’t always what we think? In the world of BDSM, the lines between agony and ecstasy blur in ways neuroscience is only beginning to explain. Join us as groundbreaking sex researcher Nishita Rao unpacks the neurobiology of kink, revealing how your brain processes pain, power, and pleasure.
In this episode of Kink Your Way, host Leann He...
Handcrafted Pleasure: The Legacy and Lifestyle Behind The Kink Shop
In this episode of Kink Your Way, host Leann Herron and Ben from the Kink Shop discuss the intersection of community, craftsmanship, and kink culture. They explore their personal journeys into kink, the importance of education and consent, and the Kink Shop's philosophy of being 'by kinksters for kinksters.' The conversation highlights the significan...
Conscious Kink, Community, and Connection - The Kink Collective
In this conversation, host Leann Herron speaks with Cat Ormeand Joshua Rodriguez, co-founders of the Kink Collective, about the transformative power of kink as a path to healing and empowerment. They discuss the importance of community, the philosophy of 'people before kink', and the necessity of education in navigating kink safely. The Kink Collective offer...
Beyond Safe Words: The Psychology of Trust and Power Exchange
In this episode of Kink Your Way, host Leann Herron is joined by the dynamic duo—Enchantress Shane Kulman and Dr. Steve Bodansky. Together, they bring a fresh, playful, and deeply insightful perspective to intimacy, love, and personal growth.
Shane and Steve share their PARN framework—Play, Attention, Reveal, Notice, a practical and transformative guide to building trust ...
Liberation Through Art, Sex, and Healing
What if kink could be more than play—what if it could also be art, healing, and liberation? In this episode of Kink Your Way, host Leann Herron sits down with Tiffany Hall—visionary filmmaker, performer, Reiki Master, yogi, and holistic wellness practitioner—whose work lives at the sacred crossroads of sexuality, spirituality, and design.
With roots in theater, dance, film, yoga, and Reiki...
Navigating Kinky, Non-Monogamous, and Lifestyle Relationships
What does it really take to build healthy, shame-free, and joy-filled relationships in kink, non-monogamy, and lifestyle spaces?
In this episode of Kink Your Way, I’m joined by Dr. Ashley—Sexologist, Relationship Coach, and proud member of the kink and swinging lifestyle communities. With nearly two decades of experience and a “no-nonsense, don’t f*** around” appr...
Healing Codependence Through Conscious Kink
Cheryl Fidelman, the Conscious Codependence Coach, joins the show to discuss how trauma can influence behaviors in kink, including people-pleasing and power dynamics. Learn about codependency in relationships and how understanding these patterns can lead to deeper healing and self-awareness. Discover how to set boundaries and prioritize self love in your power exchange.
Cheryl share...
Kink, Community, & Conference Life: The World of Smut Lovers
In this fiery and inspiring return episode, host Leann welcomes back USA Today Best-Selling Romance Author Nikki Rome to discuss how she transformed her passion for steamy, kink-positive romance into a thriving, inclusive empire: Smut Lovers.
Nikki shares the journey behind Smut Lovers: The Community, The Podcast, and The Conference, revealing how her frustration with t...
Living Authentically Kinky: The Journey of HiThereCatsuit
What happens when a lifetime of hidden desires meets a microphone, a spandex suit, and 35 years of broadcasting experience? In this powerful episode of Kink Your Way, host Leann welcomes Jon—known in the kink world as HiThereCatsuit—for an inspiring and deeply human conversation about kink awakening, vulnerability, and the power of authentic storytelling.
Jon is the creator a...
Unlocking Sexual Enlightenment: Intimacy, Power & Tantra
In this transformative episode of Kink Your Way, we explore how your intimacy can be a gateway not just to better sex, but to your creativity, confidence, and deepest personal power. I was joined by the renowned Tantra teachers Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver, co-founders of the TantraNova Institute, authors of Sexual Enlightenment, and the visionaries behind N...
Safe, Sane, Consensual: Safety in Play Starts Here
Today’s bonus episode is a foundational one. We’re talking about something that is absolutely essential in every corner of the kink world—Safety in Play.
This isn’t just about avoiding physical harm—although we’ll talk about that, too—it’s also about protecting your emotional and psychological safety. Because let’s be real: kink has the potential to be deeply healing or deeply harmfu...
Benefits of Regular Check-In's
Regular check-ins are an essential practice within BDSM relationships that offer numerous benefits. Regular check-ins provide an opportunity to assess and address emotional well-being. Partners can openly discuss their feelings, concerns, and any emotional challenges they may be experiencing, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.
In this bonus episode, I discuss:
- Key Benefits...
Risk, Kink, and BDSM: Embracing the Thrill While Staying Safe
Risk-taking plays a unique role in kink and BDSM. For many, the allure of exploring power dynamics, pain, and taboo activities comes with a thrilling sense of adventure. However, unlike reckless or impulsive risk-taking in other areas of life, BDSM encourages participants to approach risk with intentionality, communication, and care.
In this bonus episode, I discu...
AVAIYA University is advertising a free, seven-day online series, "Embracing Shame-Free Sex & Healthy Intimacy," featuring 30+ experts. The series offers instruction on various topics, including overcoming sexual shame, improving communication, reigniting passion in relationships, and exploring diverse sexual expressions. The program aims to help participants achieve greater sexual confidence and fulfillment. It emphasizes prac...
The documentary Touch Kink, directed by Todd “Max” Carey, explores the nuanced worlds of kink, BDSM, and fetishism, inviting audiences to see these communities through an intimate, authentic lens. Carey, a first-time director with global travel experience across 137 countries, brings a unique perspective to the film. His focus is on breaking down societal misconceptions and showcasing how consensual kink fosters trust, communicatio...
Unveiling the Art of Bondage
Today we're embarking on an exciting journey into the art of bondage.
Are you ready to dive into the alluring world of bondage? Today, we're uncovering the different types of bondage techniques and the essential gear that can take your intimate experiences to new heights. Let's explore the art of restraint and submission with confidence and curiosity.
In this bonus episode, I discuss:
- Different Types...
Understanding Sub Frenzy: Risks and Tips for Newbies in the Kink and BDSM Lifestyle
Today, we’re diving into an important topic for those exploring the kink and BDSM lifestyle—especially for new submissives. We’re talking about "Sub Frenzy," a phenomenon that can be both exhilarating and risky. So, let’s unpack what Sub Frenzy is, the potential pitfalls, and how you can navigate this exciting journey safely.
In this bonus episode, I...
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