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...

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://anchor.fm/daddyaf/message Support this podcast:...

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://anchor.fm/daddyaf/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daddyaf/support

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://anchor.fm/daddyaf/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daddyaf/support

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://anchor.fm/daddyaf/message Support this podcast:...

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...

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...

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://anchor.fm/daddyaf/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daddyaf/support

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...

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...

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 to...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daddyaf/support

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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]. --- This episode is sponsored by ·...