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Marisa Hunter: Glow-Up Through Pleasure, Power & Radical Bragging

What happens when you mix mindset magic, erotic self-expression, and unapologetic pleasure? You get freedom—in your body, your life, and even your bank account.
In this episode, I chat with Marisa Hunter, a life, sex, and business coach for high-achieving humxns, who teaches her clients to tap into the energy of pleasure as a source of power and expansion. Together we dive into:
How to unlock your true erotic, authentic self-expression
Why ass play can open surprising doors to presence and joy
The seasons of sexuality—and why they all deserve celebration
How bragging becomes a radical act of rebellion (and a magnet for rewards)
It’s a bold, playful, and deeply affirming conversation—come listen in, then try bragging about it to a friend!
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Dropping Into Trance: HypnoKink Through the Bottom’s Eyes with Panda

Ever wondered what it feels like to be hypnotized in a kinky context—mind buzzing, agency intact, and every sense amplified—or even manipulated to the point where broccoli becomes… arousing? Dive into this wildly honest, cheeky, and brave conversation.
Description:Join host Gwyn Isaacs and the incomparable PandaPet (it/they), co-founder of PandaStory.love and CONsolation, as they unpack the experience of hypnokink from the bottom’s perspective. Panda, a polyamorous pet and staunch advocate for the neurodivergent, queerdos, darklings, pets, and age players in the kink community, shares what it’s like to be entranced, fractionated, and floating between headspaces with crystal clarity—even while your brain is somewhere else entirely 
In this freewheeling, deep dive conversation, they explore:
What hypnosis physically and mentally feels like, including subspace-like bliss and fractionation, and why it quiets the overactive mind.
The ethical boundaries and the power of "hypnotic agency"—how to consent, negotiate, and retain control even when your brain feels off in another world 
Wildly vivid scenarios, from hypnotic orgasms and phantom impact to broccoli cumshots and tentacle play—where the only limit is imagination.
How they gamified safety by practicing pulling out of trance on command—and what it means to own your power as a submissive.
The journey of building trust and skill: from rapid inductions to deepening neural pathways—and how practice makes hypnokink a shared, creative language.
This episode is unfiltered, enriching dialogue—for anyone curious about the emotional and sensory depths of hypnokink, the intersection of ethics and eroticism, or just craving a bizarre, mind-bending ride through someone else’s brain.Please visit: Panda & Hypnpstory’s website: pandastory.loveDirectly to the Hypnosis 101: pandastory.love/101The Discord Server CONsolation: https://discord.gg/Cnsb8UYfaASleeping Girl - https://sleepingirl.carrd.co/And of course - whatexcitesus.com 

Exploring HypnoKink Safely: Agency, Play, and Nuance with HypnoStory (part2)

What does it really mean to consent in a trance, and how can hypnosis safely amplify pleasure and connection?
Episode Summary:In this two-part series, I sit down with HypnoStory, a seasoned hypnotist with over 25 years of experience, who shares the fascinating world of erotic and recreational hypnosis. Together, we unpack myths about hypnosis, discuss the importance of personal agency in trance, and explore how to navigate kink play safely and ethically.
HypnoStory dives into:
The misconception that “you can’t do anything in trance you wouldn’t normally do” and why agency matters.
Practical ways to practice agency in hypnosis scenes and kink play.
How to negotiate and explore different qualities of play, even when you’re unsure what you want.
Recognizing red flags and vetting potential partners safely.
How mood, communication, and mutual understanding enhance erotic and hypno kink experiences.
Tips for beginners, including why education, community, and experience are essential.
Fun, safe alternatives to substances in erotic play using hypnotic suggestion.
This episode is both a guide to safely exploring hypno kink and a deep dive into the nuances of connection, control, and consent.
Resources & Links:
Learn more about HypnoStory and Panda: pandastory.love
Join their 18+ Discord community: CONsolation
HypnoStory on FetLife: hypno_story
Lube recommendations mentioned in the episode: Uberlube and Good Clean Love

What Is HypnoKink? Exploring Consent, Fantasy & Hypnosis with HypnoStory

This episode plunges us straight into the exhilarating world of hypnokink with the unstoppable HypnoStory (they/them) — a hypno educator with over 25 years of experience who’s as inquisitive as they are wickedly playful.
We unpack what hypnosis is (and what it absolutely isn’t), explore the nuances between erotic hypnosis, stage hypnosis, and therapeutic “change work,” and dig into how hypnokink can amplify intimacy and consent in fresh, unexpected ways. HypnoStory also shares hilarious (and often mind-melting) personal stories—like when they suggested a tentacle fantasy that just happened to match what someone secretly fantasized about—proof that play and connection are powerful.
We also journey through their communities: the Hypnokink 101 video course (accessible via sliding scale), and CONsolation, their ongoing Discord-based kink and hypno kink community that grew from a canceled conference into a thriving, inclusive space for education, connection, and spicy conversations.
If you’ve ever been curious about hypnosis, consensual power exchange, or just want a wild, thoughtful, and freakin’ fun conversation—start here.The Hypnokink 101 class is available on a sliding scale at - https://www.pandastory.love/101The discord group is called - CONsolation - https://discord.gg/UrtkFT5dOther Mentions: Read Only Mind - https://readonlymind.com/James Tripp - https://www.hypnosiswithouttrance.com/Sarah Sloan - https://www.sarahsloane.net/Devyn Stone & his property Guan Xuan - https://www.devynstone.com/Hannah the Scribe - https://hannahthescribe.com/

Soft Cock Week, Cuddles, and Consent: A Sex Geek’s Deep Dive with Michelle Renee

What happens when you mix professional cuddling, surrogate partner therapy, and a playful rebellion against toxic masculinity?
📄 Episode Notes:In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Michelle Renee — Surrogate Therapy Partner, Professional Cuddler, and all-around sex geek. We explore her trauma-informed approach to intimacy work, the inspiration behind the delightfully subversive Soft Cock Week, and how understanding responsive desire can change the way we think about sex.
Michelle also opens up about her own journey, and we wander into all kinds of delightful rabbit holes — from the Wheel of Consent to why safe, non-sexual touch is just as important as sexual pleasure.
Whether you’re curious about the world of surrogate partner therapy, want to rethink desire, or just enjoy unapologetic conversations about pleasure and connection, this episode has you covered.
📚 Resources & Mentions:
Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent
Brian Gibney
Cuddlist
Embrace Surrogate Partner Resource Group
Movember
Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski — Website
Shameless Sex Podcast
Reid Mihalko
🌐 Connect with Michelle:
Website: meetmichellerenee.com
Social: @meetmichellerenee
Soft Cock Week: softcockweek.com
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Kink Doula, Truth Teller, and All That & Mo’ with Mollena Williams-Haas

"What happens when you blend radical honesty, deep kink wisdom, and laugh-out-loud real talk? You get Mollena."
In this episode of What Excites Us, I’m joined by the incomparable Mollena Lee Williams-Haas — writer, educator, International Ms. Leather 2010, host of All That and Mo’, and the fierce voice behind the Kink Doula project.
We dive into how Mollena is helping folks step into their truth through personalized kink and leather coaching, why inclusive education matters (and how it so often misses the mark), and what it really means to prepare your body — and your mind — for kinky play.
You’ll hear wisdom, side-eye-worthy truth bombs, and one of the best comebacks of all time, alongside warm and hilarious banter about travel quirks, overpacking, and more.
💥 Heads-up: There’s a bonus episode coming next week exclusively to Patreon, where I share the raw, unedited version of this conversation — even more laughter, tangents, and intimacy. You're going to want to hear it.
🔗 Mentioned in the episode:
🎧 All That and Mo’ Podcast📚 Playing Well with Others by Lee Harrington & Mollena Williams📚 The Toybag Guide to Playing With Taboo📸 The Adipositivity Project by Substantia Jones — Visit the site

Creating Safer, Sexier Communities: Sex Positive World Explored with Jamie Cawelti

How Do We Build a More Sex Positive World? A Candid Conversation with Jamie Cawelti
What if healthier, happier sex lives started with community, consent, and compassion?
In this inspiring and educational episode of What Excites Us, I sit down with Jamie Cawelti of Sex Positive World, a global volunteer-run nonprofit working to shift societal attitudes around sexuality through education, empowerment, and connection.
We explore:🌍 How Sex Positive World supports communities across the U.S. and Europe💬 Why open conversations about boundaries, consent, and touch are essential💡 Tools for cultivating more confidence, freedom, and joy in your erotic life🏳️‍🌈 How sex positivity intersects with gender, relationship styles, and justice✨ Jamie’s personal journey into sex positivity—and how you can start your own
Whether you're curious about kink, polyamory, safer sex, or pleasure activism, this conversation offers tangible takeaways and trusted resources to support your growth.
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Organizations & People
🌐 Sex Positive World
📱 Jamie Cawelti – @ExploringJamie on all socials
💬 MakeTimeForTheTalk.com
🎓 Marla Renee Stewart
🎤 Andrea Allan – @andreacomedy69
Books to Explore📘 Love's Not Color Blind by Kevin A. Patterson📘 The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy & Dossie Easton📘 Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree Brown📘 Good Sex: Getting Off Without Checking Out by Jessica Graham
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Tell-All with Master Arch: Findom, Sadism & Sexual Power

Master Arch is my guest for this episode. He is an OG findom and lifetime sex worker who identifies as an emotional sadist and slut. He’s constantly pushing the envelope in content creation and in how he shows up in his fetish work.This conversation is not for the faint at heart or timid sexual explorer.We dive into some extreme play talk and views on being a dom, living life to the fullest, and exploration of mining trauma for play. Arch describes himself as an arrogant master financial dom who knows what he wants and has clients who provide it for him. I ask that if you choose to listen you do so with an open mind. You don’t have to agree with everything he says, but to be able to understand you do need to truly hear.To learn more about Master Arch he can be found onTwitter at @AllForArchHe is MasterArch on FetLifeOr his website is www.AllForMasterArch.comWe met online as a part of a Facebook group for sex professionals who have been to Sex Geek Summer Camp, a wonderful place to learn how to better promote your sexuality business, and network.Find out more at sexgeeksummercamp.com

Swipe Left on the B.S.—Modern Dating with Tonya Holliday

Online Dating Can Be a Mess—But It Doesn’t Have to Be
This week on What Excites Us, I’m joined by the fabulous Tonya Holliday, host of the Swipe Left (or Right) podcast, where modern dating meets hilarious honesty. We talk about how her show was born from her own wild online dating experiences—and she brings the same juicy, real-talk energy to this episode.
We get into the gritty and the gorgeous parts of dating apps, including:
💥 How to create an online dating profile that actually works💥 The truth about “first contact” and meeting in person💥 Why coffee dates are the MVP of first dates💥 Setting boundaries and staying safe without killing the vibe💥 Dating fatigue, green flags, and surviving ghosting with grace (or rage)
Whether you’re swiping left, right, or just deleting the apps again, this episode is full of relatable laughs and seriously helpful tips.
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Exploring Light and Dark Eros with Lucia Gabriela

What If Healing Could Be… Sexy?
This week on What Excites Us, I’m joined by the powerful and passionate Lucia Gabriela, a trauma-informed intimacy coach, Tantra facilitator, and the creator of Tantrikink®—a method that fuses the sacred energy of Tantra with the raw power of kink and BDSM.
Lucia shares her personal journey from healing cancer as a teen to becoming a transformational guide helping others reclaim their sensuality, erotic power, and body-based wisdom. We dive into:
💥 How resentment shows up in the body—and relationships💥 The role of intention, sensation, and energetics in conscious kink💥 The importance of full-body awareness in every scene or intimate experience💥 Her Tantrikink® approach to healing through erotic exploration💥 Why your nervous system needs slowness and reverence
While the July workshops mentioned in this episode have now passed, the conversation is packed with insights and practical gems you can start using right now to deepen connection, embodiment, and pleasure in your life.
Whether you're curious about conscious kink, tantra, or integrating trauma-informed tools into your intimate world, this is one you don’t want to miss.
🔗 Learn more about Lucia’s work at SacredLoveTemple.com and FloridaKinkBDSM.com🎧 More episodes, resources, and coaching at WhatExcitesUs.com