Listen "Emotional Currents: Catharsis & Release"
Episode Synopsis
This episode dives into something a lot of us experience, but not many people talk about openly: the laughter, the tears, the shaking, the stillness. All the emotional release that can rise during a scene.Catharsis isn’t drama. It isn’t a mistake. It’s the nervous system finally letting go in a place that feels safe enough to surrender.In the episode, Chris explores: What catharsis actually is. Why intense scenes unlock emotional releaseTears, laughter, trembling, freezing. What they really meanThe Dominant’s role in holding spaceThe submissive’s responsibility to communicateHow to handle aftercare when emotions run deepA practical way to invite soft, natural release without forcing itIf emotional release has ever surprised you, or scared you, this episode will help ground it, normalize it, and give you tools to navigate it with confidence and compassion.
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