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DADDY AF

38 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -

Explore with Daddy, a veteran of kink, open relationships, non-monogamy, swinging and power exchange lifestyles since 2002. Reflections on polyamory, alternative relationships, BDSM, power exchange and kink with an emphasis on perspective through a soft DDlg / CGl dynamic. Listen in as Daddy takes you down the bunny hole of living a non-normative life. Sharing perspectives, viewpoints, opinions and stories about what worked, what didn’t and how he navigates it all to create a fulfilling, ethical, honest and meaningful journey. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/support

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Sep23 When Dynamic Matures

September 14, 2023 11:11 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

What do you do when your dynamic has become “every day”. The pull of the normative is strong. For those of us who have lived in non-normative relationships for years, and have spent years developing our relationship(s) it can be easy for our brains to fall into a normative mindset. AKA…the new normal. That’s when a lot of “shoulds” and “should nots” creep into our psyche. Take a trip down the bunny hole as Daddy returns to talk about maturing dynamics.   What does it mean that a dynamic has m...

FINDING YOUR CHEWY CENTER

December 16, 2022 23:58 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

It's happened. We've all had moments where we "just don't feel like it" whether we grin and bear it or admit it and suffer the judgement. But there is a MUCH better way that can lead you down a wonderful path of discovery. Join Daddy as we shed some light on how losing touch with our dynamic, a form of play or even our Dominant, little or submissive side can be a HUGE opportunity! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/message Support this podcast: htt...

S3E3 FINDING YOUR CHEWY CENTER

December 16, 2022 23:58 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

It's happened. We've all had moments where we "just don't feel like it" whether we grin and bear it or admit it and suffer the judgement. But there is a MUCH better way that can lead you down a wonderful path of discovery. Join Daddy as we shed some light on how losing touch with our dynamic, a form of play or even our Dominant, little or submissive side can be a HUGE opportunity! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/message Support this podcast: htt...

S3E2 The Right and Wrong Way to Evolve Dynamic

July 01, 2022 18:42 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MB

A lot of our struggle in relationships, and especially non-normative dynamics, has to do with the key aspects at play in how we perceive and govern our relationships and dynamics.  Take a stroll down the bunny hole with Daddy as we talk about the Right and Wrong way to Evolve our relationships.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/support

S3E1 When Dynamics Overrun Relationships

March 03, 2022 00:27 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

Some perspective into both the human capacity for desire and the human limitations of processing and managing our emotions around the interplay of relationship dynamics and the relationships themselves.  Join me as I hop down the bunny hole of how sometimes our relationship dynamics can take up more space than the relationships themselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddy...

S2E22 Coming Out and Living Open

December 29, 2021 02:22 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Daddy tackles a listener's question about coming out and where to begin.  With plenty of experience in tackling that exact aspect of living and loving non normatively, Daddy shares his perspective and experience on what it is to live open and what it takes to get there.  The pitfalls, challenges and benefits along the way. Send your questions, comments and suggestions to [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/message Support this...

S2E21 TRUST

December 21, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

A listener left Daddy a message regarding a DDlg relationship that recently ended.  He had questions around the notion of rebuilding eroded trust and what to do if there is a failure to communicate.  What to do when there are issues with trust?  Well...as you can imagine Daddy has a lot of thoughts around the topic.  So hop on in to the journey down the bunny hole...trust me, it's a good one!   If you would like to hear Daddy talk about a particular concern of your, if you have questions or ...

S2E20 RELATIONSHIP TRUTHS

December 12, 2021 22:10 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

Daddy shares some truths he has learned from his relationships over the past 29 years.  Marriages, play partners, poly partners, power exchange, swinging and dating.  Daddy hasn't seen it all by any stretch...but he certainly has seen enough to reveal some very real truths.  At least truths for his life.  And as we all know..we're all human.  Which means our experiences are certainly relative to this journey together.  The names may change but the stories are all very much the same.  Listen a...

S2E19 Advice For Young Listeners

November 29, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Taking the cue from listener emails Daddy shares his advice on young listeners in the DDlg, Kink and non-normative space. You can add your voice to the conversations that expand non-normative ways of life into the mainstream by emailing Daddy at [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/support

S2E18 You Don't Know What Love Is!

November 20, 2021 03:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

Daddy explores the concept of love.  How we are pre-programmed to interpret our neurological responses to love through examples we've learned from for decades before we have our first experiences of love...  And how that can flavor our experiences of love.  The complex relationship between our sense of selves and what the world around us tells us love should be.  In the world of non-normative relationships where our relationship structures already challenge the most resolved human...we also ...

S2E17 Pigeonholing Your Role in Relationships

November 01, 2021 03:59 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Have you ever been frustrated or at odds with how you THINK relationships should be going VS how they have actually played out? Have you expected things of your relationships only to be surprised that they go a completely different direction? Have you ever felt limited in your relationships but also like you needed them to be more? Do you use your past relationship experiences to govern your current or future relationship goals? Then you may be pigeonholing yourself.  Take a walk through the ...

S2E16 POLY / KINK NEEDS WHEN PARTNER IS VANILLA

October 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

What do you do when you find yourself in a long-term relationship and/or marriage when you discover (or re-discover) your kink identity?  You talk about it with your partner, Daddy hopes!  But what happens when your partner wants nothing to do with the kink lifestyle and cannot identify with that orientation?  What's more, if they are not interested in kink than what makes them inclined to be interested in a non-normative, non-monogamous or polyamorous arrangement that affords you a chance t...

S2E15 DDlg Fiction VS Reality with Honey Meyer

September 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 71 MB

Daddy has a no holds barred conversation with adult, erotic DDlg romance author Honey Meyer.  Listen as Daddy and Honey stack up DDlg fantasy fiction VS reality, breaking down the components of what makes good fiction and what makes a good DDlg relationship.  How readers of fiction take respite from life in a fantasy novel about a lifestyle that some of us live 24/7.  A fascinating look into the overlap of two, unique perspectives on DDlg. You can find Honey Meyer on her website:  https://w...

S2E14 Behind Submissive Eyes

September 07, 2021 20:30 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

This special episode comes from three, separate conversations I had in one day a listener, a DDlg erotic adult fiction author and my special little girl.  All three of them echoed sentiments that represents, what I feel, is a very significant and introspective look into the mind of a submissive little girl.  Not only is this topic poignant in and of itself but also relevant to the lifestyle and many of the conversations I've been sharing lately on Daddy AF.  Doms?  Daddies?  Pay attention!!!!...

S2E13 BEING A GOOD GIRL FOR YOUR DADDY

August 31, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MB

What happens when you discover your little side and are just bursting to explore in ways that delight your Daddy?  But...what happens if you're also very inexperienced in relationships in general, much less Ds and power exchange?  Daddy and babygirl team up to deliver a heartfelt answer to the seemingly simple yet deceptively complex question of, "how do I be a good girl for my Daddy?" Daddy AF is about community.  Sharing our journey so others can grow.  Pushing our lifestyle out of the sha...

S2E12 When Your Partner Is New To DDlg

August 20, 2021 21:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Can your new partner's caregiver inclinations be enough to support a full blown DDlg / CGl power exchange relationship?  Join Daddy on a conversation of discovery, observations and advice.  We will deconstruct how to recognize the potential and opportunities for exploring dynamic when a partner is new the sacred space of DDlg that you have come to know so well. This episode is inspired by a message from a listener in Australia.  Thanks to her questions and conversation this topic is being p...

S2E11 GUILT, SHAME AND NURTURING YOUR LITTLE GIRL SELF

August 10, 2021 23:10 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Daddy responds to emails from littles that live across the world from one another but are struggling with a common experience...finding ways to peacefully accept who they and developing a sense of self inside their dynamic.  We hear about struggles with shame and guilt as well as opportunities that can be found inside these struggles that can nurture your dynamic (and little girl self).  This isn't just for you little's out there.  Daddy's, Dom's, kinksters and anyone pioneering a non-normati...

S2E10 Pet Play and Age Play

July 30, 2021 22:20 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Daddy answers a listener's email about his experience with Pet Play, Age Play and Regression.  The differences between Pet Play and identifying as a particular persona, as well as thoughts on Age Play and Age Regression.  Let's dive in together and open our minds to some other avenues often explored by those of us boldly living a non-normative life. Email Daddy at [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/message Support this podcast:...

S239 IS IT WEIRD TO CALL THEM DADDY IN PUBLIC

July 23, 2021 03:02 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Daddy tackles a listener question common to us all.  What happens when our dynamic grows so strong it starts to show in public because, well...it just feels natural?  What are the implications of interacting through our dynamics in a public setting?  Despite the simple answer of, "do what feels right for you." it is a WHOLE LOT more complicated than that.  Join Daddy on a journey through the weeds that make this feel SO MUCH harder than it is and find your own answer to this sticky question. ...

S2E8 PART2 - NAVIGATING FETLIFE

July 12, 2021 19:17 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Daddy and babygirl return to discuss how they used Fetlife to connect with community and what they learned along the way.  From finding events to vetting potential play partners.  Let Daddy and his little share the tips and tricks, and stories, from their successes and mishaps.  It's not a perfect world and sometimes the journey is messy, but if you're new and want to explore with relative safety you won't want to miss this episode. If there are any questions you want answered, or you have c...

S2E7 FETLIFE PART 1 feat. babygirl

June 14, 2021 23:24 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Daddy is joined by his cherished babygirl to talk about their journey and experiences of the world of kink through the popular online community of Fetlife.  Discussing what Fetlife is, means of communication, the ins and outs of profiles as well as nuances of messaging.  In Part 2 they dive deeper into how to use Fetlife to access community and find your people!  We haven't seen it all by any means but we've seen enough to share a healthy perspective on best practice ideas.   As an added bo...

S2E6 DYSPHORIA AS A DADDY

June 02, 2021 23:25 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

Daddy steps out of his wheelhouse and takes on a listener message about bottom dysphoria.  Taking a journey through masculine sexuality and it's role across gender identities.  Bringing all the colors of the rainbow together at the pot of gold perspective that being a Daddy transcends social norms, gender roles, body types and identities.  Being a Daddy is far more than what we were taught and are shown masculine and feminine are "supposed to be" in this slowly evolving, but still binary, wo...

S2E5 - AFTERCARE

May 13, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Daddy explores aspect of Aftercare in a BDSM and Ds context.  What is it?  What does it look like?  Are you doing it right?  Aftercare is a term often coined in the BDSM community, particularly around the areas of play.  But how does it actually plug in to a dynamic and how can you make it work magic for you?  Join Daddy as he explores the many facets of aftercare, and what it has been in his experience. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please write Daddy at Daddy_AF@comca...

S2E4 PART 2 - BEING A DADDY

April 29, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Continue exploring as Daddy shares even more of the critical components to creating and maintaining a thriving DDlg dynamic.  Just what does it take to make your DDlg sing?  Daddy covers what he feels are some of the best practices when it comes to making the most of what you have with your little girl.    Thank you for all the recent feedback and emails!  If you have any questions, comments, want to talk to Daddy, suggest a topic or even join Daddy on an episode of Daddy AF...email Daddy a...

S2E3 PART 1 - BEING A DADDY

February 16, 2021 02:18 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Join Daddy as he shares some of the critical components to creating and maintaining a thriving DDlg dynamic.  Just what does it take to make your DDlg sing?  Daddy covers what he feels are some of the best practices when it comes to making the most of what you have with your babygirl.   If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or a desire to join Daddy on an episode of Daddy AF to share your experience email Daddy at [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://podca...

S2E2 Developing as a Daddy

February 06, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Wondering how you get from being curious about DDlg to actually identifying as a Daddy?  Daddy had a strong identification with being a Daddy very early in his relationship but had yet to truly experience what being a Daddy meant to him.  Join Daddy on a journey of discovery through what it was that took him from just curious and starting out...knowing that he had a strong desire to be a Daddy...to living every single day as a Daddy to a wonderful and amazing little girl. Send your question...

S2E1 Deconstruction (Scenes & Relationships)

January 22, 2021 20:21 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Daddy talks about the benefits of deconstructing the thoughts, feeling and emotions that surround the shared experiences we have in our relationships.  How valuable an asset that deconstruction can be as well as exploring the many aspects of how, when, where and why we do this thing called...deconstruction. Questions, comments or ideas?  Emails [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters....

S1E8 - Why Do We Dynamic?

December 12, 2020 12:39 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Let’s take a journey through BDSM dynamic. From kink activities like rope, impact, and pain to power exchange between Masters, slaves, Dominants, submissives, Daddys, littles and everything in between…with a focus on kink and power exchange, and an introspective eye, let’s dare ask the question “Why? Why do we do it?” What puts the BD in your SM? Send your questions, comments and suggestions to [email protected].   Is there a topic you want to hear me talk about?  Do you have questions a...

S1E7 - (Re)Discovering Romance / Never is six months Away

October 22, 2020 22:34 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Hear from Daddy and babygirl in babygirl’s debut appearance on Daddy AF. Together we explore how relationship landscapes can alter dramatically from how we perceive the way we are in relationships to opening up new worlds and ways of being never imagined. Listen about how the life-affirming aversions to things like romance, true love and soulmates that we had when we first met were challenged. Changing our minds, hearts and perspective about what’s possible for our life together. Also…never s...

S1E6: Evolution in poly Relationships / Desire to Please

October 11, 2020 13:42 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Regular communication and sharing can help you get the most out of your relationships even as they evolve when we're not looking!  Discover how I went from a complete freak out about the emotional shift I was experiencing, to realizing just how deep the dynamic with babygirl had evolved.  As an added surprise...babygirl unwittingly (but so clearly) uncovers how the 'desire to please' can become so strong that it overpowers needs of self and becomes primary. Questions / Comments / Suggestions ...

S1E5 - Demystifying Jealousy

September 25, 2020 01:59 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

After a 10 year crusade slamming my head against the wall of jealousy and having it hit back harder, I finally deconstructed what jealousy was to me. My gut tells me that what I found jealousy to be for me is something that most people would, in one way or another, identify with. Hear the stories, challenges, successes, setbacks and ultimate victory as I charted my course through the thorny patches of taming and even befriending the Green Monster known as jealousy. Learn how jealousy can be o...

S1E4: Vanilla VS Kink Dating

September 12, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Have you noticed the stark difference between dating in the kink vs vanilla lifestyles?  Have you ever been afraid to disclose your kinky side to a partner or potential partner?  Are you trying to date mainstream but fear listing your interest in kink or BDsM dynamics will limit your responses? Listen as Daddy gives an account of his experience and observations dating in the kink and vanilla scenes simultaneously and before he realized that he was a Daddy. Send your questions, comments and su...

S1E3: Relationship Labels & Voices in Submission

August 28, 2020 16:02 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Whether you’re monogamous, open, poly, non-monogamous or spectacularly ambiamorous you can’t escape the labels we’re all taught to use when defining relationships. Also, voices in submission. Am I a bad submissive if I don’t just shut up and take what’s given to me? But…what about my wants, needs and desires. Examining the roles and benefits of having a voice in submission. Questions / Comments / Suggestions to [email protected].  Remember, there’s no better way to make sure I stick around...

S1E2: Discovering the inner Daddy & Dominance

August 14, 2020 22:56 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

In this episode of Daddy AF we’re going to look at what it means to be a Daddy. I’ll talk about my experiences discovering when I first realized I was a Daddy and its context in my Dominance.  I’ll ask questions that might help you connect with your inner Daddy / Dominant and babygirl, littlegirl or submissive.  I'll also explore my kink as it connects to my childhood. How you could take a look back at your own origins and create a deeper and more meaningful connection to your kink identity a...

S1 - Episode 2: Discovering the inner Daddy & Dominance

August 14, 2020 22:56 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

In this episode of Daddy AF we’re going to look at what it means to be a Daddy. I’ll talk about my experiences discovering when I first realized I was a Daddy and its context in my Dominance.  I’ll ask questions that might help you connect with your inner Daddy / Dominant and babygirl, littlegirl or submissive.  I'll also explore my kink as it connects to my childhood. How you could take a look back at your own origins and create a deeper and more meaningful connection to your kink identity a...

S1 - Episode 1: Pilot / Introduction

August 04, 2020 17:42 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Learn about Daddy, the host of DADDY AF, as he explains his background, history and interests relevant to his journey and future episodes.  Questions / Comments / Suggestions to [email protected]  There's no better way to make sure I stick around than by showing support with a donation or subscription. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daddyaf/support

S1E1: Pilot / Introduction

August 04, 2020 17:42 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Learn about Daddy, the host of DADDY AF, as he explains his background, history and interests relevant to his journey and future episodes.  Questions / Comments / Suggestions to [email protected]  There's no better way to make sure I stick around than by showing support with a donation or subscription. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/support

Intro to DADDY AF

July 30, 2020 12:10 - 40 seconds - 646 KB

A short description of what you can expect listening to DADDY AF. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daddyaf/support