Ep 53 - The Pleasure Protocol: BDSM, Coaching, and the Psychology of Power with Shelby Devlin

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In this episode, I sit down with Shelby Devlin, Somatica-certified sex and relationship coach, BDSM educator, and author of The Pleasure Protocol, to talk about her journey from working at a San Francisco fetish boutique to becoming one of the most respected BDSM coaches in the field. We talk about Barbie bondage beginnings, the psychology of power, and why shame-free exploration is the gateway to pleasure that actually lasts.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand how BDSM can become a path toward self-awareness, healing, and deeper connection, this conversation is for you.

Episode Highlights:

(00:00) Barbie Bondage and Early Curiosity

(12:00) How Somatica Training Changed Everything

(18:00) Combining Somatic Touch and BDSM Coaching

(23:00) Healing Shame and Building Safety Through Play

(38:00) Communication, Consent, and Aftercare 101

Connect with Shelby

https://www.shelbydevlin.com/bio

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