Spirit worker, witch, artist, and educator Tommie StarChild joins Lee for a previously unpublished podcast. Recorded at the end of 2017, StarChild shares their life journey that led to their call to authenticity, a path that goes beyond the boxes that spiritual and sexual communities find themselves locked in. Exploring “ecstatic bliss and ecstatic fear,” they look at the nature of our inner spirit, and how self-awareness allows for an exploration of gender that lay beyond the form we are given ...
Oct 08, 2018•52 min•Ep. 108
Leather community powerhouse Tyesha Best joins Lee on the show to talk about her journey as a strong black woman in America and kink. From the political act of out loud sexual deviance in the face of gay assimilation to the vulnerability of transformation after abuse, Tyesha pulls no punches as the two of them discuss embracing authenticity and compassion alike. ** Full Episode Notes: https://www.passionandsoul.com/blog/audio/leather-sex-and-personal-power-with-tyesha-best-ps107 Contact Tyesha B...
Oct 12, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 107
Erotica author Daphne Matthews joins Lee Harrington for a discussion of writing sexy stories, indulging the senses, and connecting with others. From favorite authors to having discretion when talking about the scene, they playfully share how kink is not a competition and that we all have the capacity to be exactly who we are during our explorations. ** Full Episode Notes: https://www.passionandsoul.com/blog/audio/106-daphne Contact Daphne Matthews: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Writing_Daphne Sma...
Aug 10, 2017•45 min•Ep. 106
Sex educator and therapist Aida Manduley joins Lee for a conversation about social justice, gender, passion… and gardening? Whether it is tools for change after making mistakes in communities or making communities in the first place, tools for connecting with ancestors of both blood and life journey, or being authentic in one’s faith or identity, come listen in to learn and be inspired for your next steps forward. Contact Aida Manduley: Website: http://www.aidamanduley.com Facebook: bit.ly/FBaid...
Jul 11, 2017•53 min•Ep. 105
Lee is joined by marriage and family therapist Sar Surmick as they discuss the work of The Consent Academy that his helping teens and adults alike understand what consent is and is not. Examining the topic far beyond “no means no,” they dive into some muddy waters in everything from consent violations vs. accidents and consent in advance vs afterwards. Sar also includes tools for how to thrive and make your life more aware, as well as laughter along the way during this sometimes challenging topi...
Jun 13, 2017•55 min•Ep. 104
After the podcast, Lee and Italian sexuality expert and author Ayzad continued their discussions on sexuality communities, projects, and history. From changing the minds of medical professionals (abuse is not usually symmetrical) to keeping international kink history alive, come learn about the first public dominatrix in Italy and some of the activists today doing the work. Whether it is representing kink presenter diversity er to some of the challenges between gay and straight kink communities,...
May 08, 2017•45 min•Ep. 103
No two people have exactly the same taste in art or music – why should it be any different for erotica or pornography? Leading up to Seattle Erotic Art Festival (where Lee was a judge this year), he shares an erotic tale about pony play, some erotic poetry, and discusses how music and storytelling can be embedded in our sexual journey. Let’s examine what is sensual and sexual for you, and consider being profoundly present with the tastes and interests of others. ** Passion And Soul Podcast: iTun...
Apr 17, 2017•40 min•Ep. 102
Italian sexuality expert and author Ayzad joins Lee as they discuss how our sexuality and private lives are inherently political, especially in the face of oppressive governments. They talk about universal concepts vs. cultural contexts, and how they inform sex, and the flaws of porn being read as fact, rather than fiction. The only sex educator in Italy subjected to Parliamentary Enquiry, and author of BDSM: A guide for explorers of extreme eroticism, Ayzad opens up perspectives on connection u...
Mar 26, 2017•57 min•Ep. 101
Lee is joined by the hosts of the Walking the Unnamed Path podcast, Michael Greywolf and Mathew Sydney, for a discussion of magic, connection, and the wisdom found as men who love men. From the politics and ethics of hexing modern politics to how traditions shift after the passing of their founder, their passion is explored from a place of serious introspection and humor alike. ** Full Episode Notes: https://www.passionandsoul.com/blog/audio/ps100-unnamedpath Walking the Unnamed Path Podcast: We...
Mar 13, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 100
As the new year begins, The Pageist joins Lee to discuss delicious books to curl up with this winter. From hot erotica to invigorating writing to bring excellence to your sex life, they look at their favorite reading from the past year and beyond. Examining the shift from local bookstores to online-megamarts, they compare books and kinky toys, while encouraging everyone to find the best opportunities for learning and inspiration for them. Passion And Soul Podcast: Full Episode Notes: https://www...
Jan 03, 2017•56 min•Ep. 99
Lee is joined by author, educator, and activist Raven Kaldera as they discuss transgender issues, power dynamics in relationships, and paganism. From the issues facing trans and pagan peoples who are incarcerated to the passion and collaborative possibilities present in conscious relationships, their rich dialogue offers up opportunities for learning and reflection alike. Passion And Soul Podcast: Full Episode Notes: https://www.passionandsoul.com/blog/audio/ps098-raven Contact Raven Kaldera: We...
Nov 22, 2016•51 min•Ep. 98
Whimsey and reflection are afoot this week on the podcast, as Lee is joined by the author of “A Little Queermas,” Sassafras Lowrey. They discuss stigma and myths around age play, queer identity, and building holiday traditions that serve the people observing them. Exploring the notion of the “other,” they also reflect on the experiences of LGBTQ people having been kicked out in youth, and how being seen in literature can help people not feel alone. ** Full Episode Notes: https://www.passionandso...
Nov 07, 2016•36 min•Ep. 97
Lee is joined by Canadian podcaster Crazy Heart, whose The People of Kink show has been bringing different people’s stories to the world for a number of years now. They talk about their personal experiences of gender transition, learning from others, and opening up our hearts and minds. Sharing that others can’t see our internal process, and discuss letting others having their own journeys too. ** Passion And Soul Podcast: iTunes Subscription: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-soul-pod...
Oct 24, 2016•53 min•Ep. 96
Discussing the benefits of personal spiritual and emotional health, Lee is joined this week by Reiki Master Teacher and health coach Cazembe Abena. Exploring his experiences with Spiritual Hygine, he shares concepts of how dis-ease and disease tie together, and how vulnerability with ourselves and with others can help our success in life. From the impacts of the patriarchy on men’s journeys to building a higher vibration – including not constantly explaining one’s self – they share their own vie...
Oct 10, 2016•49 min•Ep. 95
From Safe, Sane and Consensual to building a Consent Castle, join Lee has he explores 6 models for consent, as well as two common non-verbal systems. Noting the various layers, opportunities, and definitions for sex, these tools help make sex the collaborative sport it truly can be. But don’t worry – there are sexy interludes to enjoy too, as we dive in deep, moving towards having everyone win. ** Passion And Soul Podcast: iTunes Subscription: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-soul-pod...
Sep 19, 2016•45 min•Ep. 94
Discussing dating as a polyamorous person to being aware of your personal needs, Lee is joined this week by Cunning Minx from Poly Weekly Podcast. We talk frustrations and poly families, connections in open relationship dynamics and deciding how we want to spend our time. Can you still be poly when your relationship looks monogamous? Will my approach to poly match theirs? Join us as we lay it all on the table while Minx shares her personal journey to explore these topics ** Passion And Soul Podc...
Aug 30, 2016•45 min•Ep. 93
Sexuality and social awareness expert Frenchie Davis joins Lee this week to talk about our capacity to love, this culture’s challenges with skin starvation, and the issues around African-American women on reality TV. Coming from a place of compassion that tells it like it is, Frenchie shares some deep truths about how governmental programs affected black homes, and the need to have each of us build bridges to help one another. Join us as we learn how to ask for our needs, and forgive each other ...
Aug 16, 2016•52 min•Ep. 92
Lee is joined this week by Switch Jake from Denver - kinky sex educator and dungeon monitor trainer – as they discuss the difference between facilitating erotic spaces and purely enforcing rules. They take a tour through his various classes, consider ways to make travel to events a way to connect with a play partner, look at ways to interact with the TSA as a kinky traveler, and peek at diverse types of animal role play beyond human puppies… like squirrels. ** Passion And Soul Podcast: iTunes Su...
Jul 21, 2016•53 min•Ep. 91
Communication is key in a wide variety of sexuality communities, and this week Lee is joined by Mistress SinD and Reverend Jon of the Bliss Bringers Podcast to share some of the knowledge they have learned in the swinger communities and beyond. From conferences with full floors of themed play spaces to fun parties they have attended, they share their life experiences as well. Negotiation for play in 30 seconds, levels of safer sex in different social groups, talking with our partners… join the e...
Jul 12, 2016•48 min•Ep. 90
When assessing personal journeys, the choices we make are profoundly personal. Lee Harrington takes us on a journey into ourselves and what we decide in this podcast that discusses breath play, $18 dollar sandwiches, attending events, gender transition, being out, diet, types of kinky play, and so much more. From negotiation styles to privilege to why someone else’s choices may not be your own, join him on this quest into worth, worthiness, and self-determination – complete with a side ramble ab...
Jun 13, 2016•48 min•Ep. 89
Lee joins the First Lady of the Louisville Leather community, Ms Constance, in a discussion of leather title contests, community building, and earning one’s place. She shares her journey from radical lesbian separatism to building a world that would meet her needs – one munch and one play partner at a time. Journeying beyond stigma and fear through giving back, she shares her heart and tribe, while offering tools to help long-term life success. ** Full Episode Notes: https://www.passionandsoul.c...
May 31, 2016•49 min•Ep. 88
Priorities and passion fuel this week’s podcast with Lee Harrington and sexuality educator and activist Tillie King Tardigrade. Exploring relationship dynamics and compassion, they help each of us weigh out the value of external achievement as compared to internal success. From examining how we cannot truly serve others without serving ourselves, to the sexual liberation learned through Star Trek, join them as we examine worth through the eyes of our toughest critics – ourselves. ** Full Episode...
Apr 24, 2016•48 min•Ep. 87
Join Lee and Cleo as they dive into the history of hook pulls, the intimacy of erotic exploration, and the deep openings possible through heart connection. We each carry archetypes she argues, and by using the light and shadow of these parts of self, a path unfolds through life, by following our spirit. Ranging from a journey to Thaipusam in Thailand to the beautiful story of a ritual on the beach in Italy, Cleo shares her own journey through the concentric circles of tribe and family of choice....
Apr 10, 2016•43 min•Ep. 86
In this fascinating, heartfelt, and passionate podcast, Lee is joined by Char, a men’s, women’s, and father’s rights activist from Arizona. From the gender roles that hold men back from being their authentic selves to the shame involved with sharing abuses they have experienced, career expectations to generational trauma, homeless shelters to making change, there is so much to chew on from Char’s thoughts. Listeners SHOULD BE AWARE that this episode includes frank discussions of domestic abuse a...
Mar 20, 2016•54 min•Ep. 85
Join Lee Harrington in this rich discussion with Master Skip Chasey as they travel through his spiritual journey from crappy zen student to expansive leather Christian and active leader in the MCC, and finally onto a path of radical happiness. Acknowledging the sacred and blasphemous possibly in every altered state and tyranny of technique, they talk sexual mysticism, repentance for personal growth, and leather as being another form vestment. On a path to integration, we do not blend roles, but ...
Mar 09, 2016•54 min•Ep. 84
Artist and educator Coral Mallow joins Lee for a dive into art, consent of the viewer, and the bridge that curiosity offers into a world of possibility. Just because someone explains life or sexual potential we cannot understand it until we try, and together they examine affects art, life, and how we can expand the human landscape with the power of ALSO. Stories change lives, and so does the exploration of our own heart. . Full Episode Notes: https://www.passionandsoul.com/blog/audio/083-coral-m...
Feb 02, 2016•46 min•Ep. 83
As our communities mourn the passing of various icons of culture, Lee takes a moment to reflect on the concept that certain people, memories and moments leave thumbprints upon the clay of our sense of self. Looking back on his life he notes some of those moments (from TLC to moments of trauma), but asks us each to reflect on our own experiences that shaped us. From those seeds, however, we get to choose where they grow, and consider that each of us get to craft our clay, no matter how many thumb...
Jan 21, 2016•23 min•Ep. 82
From the bathhouses of Chicago to the social media of today , join as Lee interviews Rick Storer, Executive Director of the Leather Archives and Museum. Together they explore the shifting language of sexuality, listening to oral histories, the academics of kink… and his fetish for the Dewey Decimal system. As we unpack boxes of memorabilia and the world of leather and alt sex back to the 1920s, he reminds everyone that their stories matter, and that leather is more than a material. Leather Archi...
Jan 07, 2016•55 min•Ep. 81
Sharing their journey from stripper to monk to tantra teacher, Lee Harrington is joined this week by Devi Ward. Join them as they discuss erotic dance, meditation as usable escapism, and the integration of ourselves with our selves. Tantra is more than hot sex, but that the separation of sex into a different category at all is one of the greatest woundings to our planet. Come learn new tools for being present, learn from our “yum,” and how embracing pleasure can help everyone live more fully. . ...
Dec 10, 2015•52 min•Ep. 80
Discussing the power of intention and the diversity of passion, Lee is joined this week by former dominatrix and current pastor/priestess Goddess Lakshimi. They dive into her 30 years of experience in the Kink and Leather communities, before examining how spirit is part of that journey and power of being in the now. Come learn about the concept of implied consent, the power of the word “no,” walking our own path and letting go of that which hurts us. Passion And Soul Podcast:iTunes Subscription:...
Nov 30, 2015•50 min•Ep. 79
