In this episode, we sit down with Cat Orme and Joshua Rodriguez (Master Joshua), co-founders of The Kink Collective in East Harlem, NYC. With decades of combined experience in kink, education, and counseling, they explore how kink intersects with PTSD, alcoholism, sexuality, emotional healing, and energy exchange. Their philosophy — “People Before Kink” — emphasizes trust, consent, communication, and personal reflection as the foundation for meaningful play and conscious power dynamics.

After recording, I had the pleasure of spending a weekend in their East Harlem studio, where their leadership and commitment to safety were unmistakable. Cat brings therapeutic insight and a grounding presence, while Joshua’s intentional Dominant leadership creates a space where kink becomes a tool for self-discovery, healing, and deep community connection.

You can learn more about their work at kinkcollective.net, and follow them on Instagram @kink_collective.