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Dealing with depression is not something that you should be ashamed or embarrased of. We need to open the conversation about depression and help each other. There are many avenues to receive help and the first one that you should start with is a medical doctor. Tell your friends and family that you are struggling and learn that your are not alone. It may feel that way at times but you are never alone. I struggle with depression, do you?

This week we talk about how imagery in media effects us as humans in our lifestyle and the vanilla world. This all started with a the movie poster for Xmen which depicted the main villain with his hands around Mystique's throat. There had to be an apology released and so many people were upset. Really?? Have we really gotten to the point where we are offended by any image that is not calm and peaceful? It's a movie with fictional characters. What do you think? Do you think it's a bad thing? Is there too much sexual imagery and violence in media, movies, games?

What does it mean to be free? I think it means letting go of the negative, the hate and the judgement. We also need to let go of our past mistakes and be open to living in the moment. It means forgiving ourselves and letting the negative parts of our past go. We also have to be willing to let the energy sucking people in our lives go too. You have all the power to surround yourself with good and positive people. Find your tribe or your family and get rid of the garbage that holds you back from being happy and most importantly from being FREE.

Traeonna is back again to talk about everything leather! If you love leather, the leather lifestyle or want to learn more about it then this is show for you! This will be Traeonna's 3rd time on the show! Come join us LIVE!

AuntieSocial is someone who stands up for what she believes in. She is not afraid to have her voice heard and is more than happy to discuss and debate her opinions and writings. It is these exact traits that we at TPOK look for in a host. You can listen to AuntieSocial's live show "Stereo-Typed" on TPOK Radio starting in July.

Change is hard for most people. The path of least resistence is comfortable but it that really living? What if change brought new excitment and experiences? If change was to open a door for you...would you walk through it?

NOTE: WE HAD A TECHNICAL ISSUE ON THIS EPISODE AND THERE IS A LOT OF WHITE NOISE. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE BAD AUDIO. This week on the show we are taking our subject from a writing that Crazy Heart did on The TPOK Profile. The point of the writing was to get people talking and debating. We want to raise the level of conversation and debate in our lifestyle. The world moves forward when people choose to look at things in new and exciting ways. It's easy to get comfy about something in your life. It can almost take on legendary status for some, especially when groups are involved. But is it the only thing that matters? Is there something different? Is it for everyone? Sometimes people don't want to be apart of the majority and will strike out on their own to be unique and expand their experiences. It's those people who push us forward.

Pandora is a poly, submissive, masochistic, sadist from New Hampshire. We hear how she got her start and made many mistakes but then found her way. She now enjoys a rich and kinky life by having put the work in. As always, communication is the key. She is listed on FetLIfe as "Evolving". I think that describers her perfectly. You can find Pandor on FetLife here: https://fetlife.com/users/499341

We talk this week about doing kink and things in your life purely for the love of it. Find what you love in kink and do that thing so that it fills your soul. Don't do things because that's what is popular or that's what the majority says you should. Do your kink because it is simply the thing that makes you happy. If the people around you are not happy with your kink then find some people that are for you. On the flip side of all this is that we should not pressure people do our kinks or go to the same events that we go to because that's what we love. Tell them about it and let them find their joy and love for whatever it is that fills that void in their kink and life.

All about sex toys with __MissTee__ Do you love sex? Do you love using toys on yourself and your partners? Not sure what is good and what is bad? __MissTee__ will clear up the confusion and recommend some brands, and manufacturers that she thinks can help you get your sex life soar! Not all toys are made equal and sometimes we don't know how to properly use the toys. This week it's all about toys and sex! Don't ya love it?!?!?

snstrmnstr never felt like he belonged in his vanilla life. Soon after a hard time in his life he found kink and a place that felt like home to him. He very quickly made friends and before long was co-hosting a local munch. He proves that you don't have to be in kink for years before you volunteer or organize something. You just have to have to want to help your community. He loves to help but also loves to play and has developed a reputation as being someone to play with and to feel safe. Play doesn't necessarily mean sex to him. The rush of play keeps him going and the rest is just gravy. https://fetlife.com/users/1438909

In order to create community we have to be willing to be involved. People have to get to know each other on a deeper level than just knowing what turns each other on. We all have to come together to educate, organize and create safe space. Bad behaviour needs to be addressed and corrected as a group. A community is not one person leading. A community is a group of people coming together to create something that is fluid and safe. We all have it in us to do all of these things. The questions is will you choose to?

This week on the show we simply talk kink and have a good time. There is a lot of laughing and giggling. This should be a nice change of pace and show the lighter side of kink. We don't have to be so serious all the time! Kink is fun! Thank to Rubee Tuesday and Solotaire for bringing this together at the very last minute!

Crazy Heart talks about the symbiotic relationship between sadism and masochism. At the TPOK Celebration Weekend Master T'Hayla and her demo bottom Countess_Mercia both talked about what they were thinking and feeling during there demonstration. Crazy Heart elaborates on what they said and talks about both sides of the coin. People can have very deep relationships with pain for many reasons. It helps to understand both perspectives and what they bring to the table.

If you missed the TPOK Celebration Weekend you missed a kick ass event. The Celebration Weekend is about celebrating kink. We all need safe space and that's what it's about. Fly your freak flag! If not here, then where? We will summarize the workshops that we saw over the weekend that were put on by our awesome presenters Master T'Hayla, Heather, IronTempleDog & Tormenta. We heard about body language in Rough Body Play, How to do pickup play, Creating Community for yourself, Masochism and Sadism and Fear Play. Every workshop was absolutely thought provoking and audience participation was excellent. We truly enjoyed each workshop. It was educational, informative and just plain fun.

Cypress is the Master to Rainbow who was on the show last week. This couple are both hosts on TPOK Radio. Cypress is a man who has really thought thru his kink. He knows what he wants. He stands by his convictions and goes about this business and doesn't worry about what others think. He's passionate and smart. He is also loyal to his chosen family and pack. We are lucky to have him on TPOK Radio.

This minicast was inspired by a writing that I recently did on my being gender fluid. https://fetlife.com/users/1359/posts/3749348. I wrote this piece because of listening to the latest show on The Rainbow Connection on TPOK Radio. Rainbow talked to a trans friend about their journey and the struggles and triumphs of being trans. It gave me the strength to make an important decision to not be worried about what others think and to know that dressing does not make me weak or any less than any other person out there. I hope you enjoy as I poured my heart into this one!

Alice is back with us on TPOK Radio again. Alice is known for putting the fun back into kink. One of the biggest complaints that Dom/mmes have is how people approach them for for play or more. Alice is going to help us to understand what she likes to see and hear. She will help guide you to use better methods to find more success.

We talk to the host of the new show on TPOK Radio called "The Rainbow Connection" hosted by Rainbow. She is a smart, well spoken person and slave. She gets who she is and where she is going. In a kink world that is going faster and faster Rainbow has taken her time in everything that she does. She enjoys the moment and knows that when things are right she will move forward and knows exactly how to communicate it. Next week we will interview her Master Cypress.

This minicast is inspired by a writing by my friend and the co-host of The 3rd Rail on TPOK Radio Cypress. If you are on Fetlife here is the link to the writing. https://fetlife.com/users/4314/posts/3737389 Cypress talks about his poly and who he is as anything but lucky. I totally agree with everything he says. Kink is general has very little to do with luck. It takes hard work and dedication to look at yourself and the people around to figure it out. Every great relationship and player in this lifestyle has put in the work and understands that work is never done. Thank you Cypress!