From Pro Domme to Psychotherapist

What can kink teach us about community, energy work, and trauma? In this erotic biography episode, somatic psychotherapist Elmo Painter talks about her history as a professional dominatrix, and how working with the body and energy then directly informs her therapeutic practice today. Karen shares about her own energy work in sound healing and her background in Tantra.Work with host Karen Yates in Zoom groups and one-on-one as she uses frequency to reduce stress and help repattern behavior. Go here to learn more about Biofield Tuning.In this episode:Elmo Painter - somatic psychotherapistMore about Somatic ExperiencingCléo Dubois - BDSM/kink educator (NSFW)July 2019 live showMore Elmo on the W&A pod: Anything That Moves, Get Into Your Body, What Turns You On?Exit to Eden - movie trailerLoving the show? Feeling generous? Leave a lil’ tip!April bonus for Afterglow club members on Patreon! This month, all members (new and established) receive a 25% discount off Corinne Diachuk’s "Yoga for Sexual Happiness" video course, with 16 videos and eight pleasure practices. Experience some of the liberation that can happen when we commit to our pleasure through integrating body, breath, and spirit. Available to all member levels, starting at $5 a month! With an Afterglow membership, you receive monthly bonus content, the ability to ask sexperts questions, and more! Join the juicy party!Add to your sexual library -- you never know what you might discover. Find books mentioned on the pod on our affiliate Bookshop page. Help independent booksellers and W&S!Get more Wild & Sublime on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterLike the show? Leave a rating and review on your podcast app!GET TICKETS TO OCT 25th CHICAGO SHOWSupport the showFollow Wild & Sublime on Instagram and Facebook!