{"podcast":{"title":"The Kink Consultant","slug":"the-kink-consultant-7008231","podcast_index_feed_id":7008231,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/faa89760/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://thekinkconsultant.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41953528/41953528-1755098082449-65db4b7abf064.jpg","author":"Amanda Dames, The Kink Consultant","episode_count":96,"summary":"Welcome to The Kink Consultant podcast, where we’re turning up the heat on all things kink in dating, relationships, and pop culture! Join Amanda each week as she dishes out the juiciest stories, expert advice, and shares a sneak peek behind the bedroom door—with some amazing guests along for the ride. Whether you're just a little kink-curious, ready to spice things up, or a seasoned pro, there's something here for you! Expect fun, laughter, and a whole lot of eye-opening conversations as we explore the wild world of intimacy, kink, and those oh-so-intriguing D/s dynamics.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T00:20:07.834133+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-kink-consultant-7008231"},"episode":{"title":"A Guide to Setting Boundaries in Kink with Melancholy Ghost","slug":"a-guide-to-setting-boundaries-in-kink-with-melancholy-ghost","published_at":"2026-07-30T13:06:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-kink-consultant-7008231/a-guide-to-setting-boundaries-in-kink-with-melancholy-ghost","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-kink-consultant-7008231","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-kink-consultant/episodes/A-Guide-to-Setting-Boundaries-in-Kink-with-Melancholy-Ghost-e3mo9k4","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/faa89760/podcast/play/123528260/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-30%2F428900370-44100-2-2c1da03181411.mp3","summary":"Melancholy Ghost, Missouri title holder and boundaries educator, joins the podcast to discuss how to set, communicate, and protect boundaries in kink. Book A Consult Call with Amanda ⁠ https://www.amandadames.com/book-a-consult⁠ This week on The Kink Consultant Podcast, Amanda sits down with Melancholy Ghost where they discuss the difference why boundaries are essential for safe play, and what to do when someone crosses a line. Melancholy shares her framework for successful negotiations, including the CATS MEOW method she created to help people remember the key elements of communication, attentiveness, time, safety, and observing warning signs. They also explore the history of the leather community, what it means to be an asexual kinkster, and why trust must be earned and not freely given. If you have ever struggled with setting boundaries, knowing how to enforce them, or navigating negotiations in kink, this episode offers practical tools and real talk about protecting yourself and your relationships. Head to https://www.swinkation.com/signup and use code TKC50 for up to $400 off Connect with Melancholy Ghost: https://www.instagram.com/missmelancholyghost/ Connect with Amanda ⁠https://www.amandadames.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_kinkconsultant/⁠ Download the BDSM Checklist Here: ⁠https://www.amandadames.com/resource_redirect/landing_pages/2151620560⁠ Courses and Resources to Help Your Kink Journey: ⁠https://www.amandadames.com/store","meta_description":"Melancholy Ghost, Missouri title holder and boundaries educator, joins the podcast to discuss how to set, communicate, and protect boundaries in kink. Boo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3972,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-kink-consultant-7008231/episodes/a-guide-to-setting-boundaries-in-kink-with-melancholy-ghost/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-kink-consultant-7008231/a-guide-to-setting-boundaries-in-kink-with-melancholy-ghost.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}