Seggs Talk Radio

Untangling Power Dynamics: Healthy BDSM vs the Abuse of Power with Kaylee Rose Friedman, LPC

Aug 4, 2024

01:13:13

In this episode, Thea and Kaylee discuss the importance of self-awareness, and healthy relationships, and dive into healthy BDSM vs the abuse of power. They differentiate between baby doms and fake doms, delve into altered head spaces, and examine how trauma and attachment styles affect dynamics. The conversation highlights the differences between BDSM and abuse, emphasizing consent, respect, and aftercare, and concludes with advice on vetting partners and the importance of open communication and self-compassion.

EPISODE THEMES 📝

03:27 Vetting Partners in the BDSM Community

18:58 Understanding Altered Head Spaces in BDSM

25:46 Cognitive Dissonance in Relationships

35:13 Attachment Styles and the Role of Trauma

45:28 Understanding Narcissism

48:51 The Role of Power Exchange in Healing Attachment Styles

56:22 The Importance of Communication and Self-Reflection

01:04:49 Differentiating Between BDSM and Abuse

01:09:25 Vetting Questions in BDSM

CONNECT WITH KAYLEE 💌

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦https://www.instagram.com/kayleerose.life/