Best Spanko Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 0109 - Lone Star 2024 35:20

4d ago35:20

35:20

An evening of Glitter and Glam, or an evening at a creepy carnival? Why not have both, and so much more! These are the themes for this year’s Lone Star Spanking Party November 7-11, 2024 Join Sarah Gregory and Paul “Tubaman” Rogers as they tell us all about everything we can expect at Lonestar 2024. Brats, Littles, Breakfasts, Brunches, Male Events…

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The Beauty and Benefits of Music Therapy 59:07

2d ago59:07

59:07

In today’s episode, Beth Furlong, RN, Community Relations Manager, and Hilary Camino, a certified neurologic music therapist at Sage Living in Jackson, Wyo., sit down with Susan Ryan. Furlong offers a history of the Living Center and its evolution into Sage Living, emphasizing the need for a larger, more home-like space. She describes the collabora…

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Working Toward Equity in the Aging Experience 41:18

6d ago41:18

41:18

Equity in aging is a topic that must be discussed more often in the field of eldercare. Today, Susan Ryan sits down with guest Marvell Adams Jr. to address this topic head on. Together, they unpack the many ways in which he is working to dismantle inequities in aging and create communities of inclusion. Leveraging his two decades of work in the agi…

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A Pacesetter for Positive Change in Dementia Care 1:00:14

13d ago1:00:14

1:00:14

To be the developer of The Green House Project’s BEST LIFE Approach for supporting persons living with dementia, it takes a very special commitment to person-directed living, the dignity of risk taking, and maintaining mobility. This is certainly the case for today’s guest, Anne Ellett. As a certified nurse practitioner and gerontological nurse, a …

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Episode 0108 - Princess Kelley May 29:21

19d ago29:21

29:21

We had a great time at GASP 2024 and finally got to meet and interview Princess Kelley May - whom you might also know as Miss Kelley May. “We are all grown ass adults.” Find out how Princess Kelley May went through her spanko journey and discovered she did not need to break herself in order to keep being rescued or saved. Enjoy listening as this Pr…

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The Quest for Dementia-Inclusion 58:27

20d ago58:27

58:27

Upholding civil liberties, addressing fear, and creating flexible systems to support individuals who are living with dementia are passionate goals for the three guests on this episode of Elevate Eldercare. Susan Ryan sits down with Jennifer Carson, PhD, director of the Dementia Engagement, Education, and Research (DEER) program at the Univ. of Neva…

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From Corporate Exec to Homeboy Industries 45:53

27d ago45:53

45:53

If you’ve never heard Homeboy Industries, you’re just a brief Google search away from discovering an incredible nonprofit that is considered to be the most the most successful gang intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program in the country. In this episode, Susan Ryan talks with Homeboy CEO Tom Vozzo, who will also give the opening keynote ta…

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Episode 0107 - Aria Lennox 26:58

1M ago26:58

26:58

At the Lone Star Spanking party 2023 we met with Aria Lennox. She’s a performer, a model, a switch, and a wonderfully bubbly personality. She shares her experience with self-care as she returns from a spanking party hiatus. Join us as we discuss some of our favorite things about spanking parties and the importance of building spanking friendships. …

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The Social Prescription Connection 49:02

1M ago49:02

49:02

Biophilia, the desire or tendency to commune with nature, is top of mind for author Julia Hotz, who joins the podcast to talk about her new book “The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.” Hotz explains how the phenomenon of social prescribing, a non-medical approach to improving health by connect…

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Protecting Elders’ Right to Vote — Wherever They Call Home 48:53

1M ago48:53

48:53

It’s a presidential election year in the United States, with politics dominating the headlines from now until November. For many older people living in communal care settings, the ability to vote isn’t always guaranteed, even though it’s a baseline right that citizens do not lose as they age. Kate Poppenhagen, formerly the long-term care ombudsman …

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Episode 0106 - Spanking University with Princess Kelley May 25:09

2M ago25:09

25:09

Education is so important in Kink. Both SpankoPodcast and Princess Kelley May both feel strongly about promoting education in the spanking scene. Possibly the busiest woman we know, Princess Kelley May was able to sit down with us at GASP and was generous enough to share a few minutes of her time. Join us as we discuss Spanking University, her YouT…

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The Secrets of Resilient Leadership 46:02

2M ago46:02

46:02

The ability to navigate crises is a vital trait for any leader — and so is the ability to emerge from a crisis stronger, bolder, and better than before. Dr. George Everly, a renowned psychologist who helped to pioneer the field of disaster mental health, joins the podcast to discuss the keys to strong, steady leadership both during and after crises…

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Building a Longevity-Ready Eldercare System 1:08:26

2M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

So many of the systems in place to support older Americans were created at a time when people didn’t expect to live much longer than 65, and the concept of retirement was a handful of years at most. Part of true system reform is acknowledging that elders today and tomorrow aren’t the same as they were decades ago, and that we must create new struct…

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Episode 0105 - Isabella Dollish 32:49

2M ago32:49

32:49

We were lucky enough to sit down with model and professional switch Isabella Dollish at Lone Star, and wow, does she have a story to share! You won’t see some of these twists and turns coming, but Isabella shares it all with a calm demeanor and a beautiful smile! Not only that, but her poise comes through with all of her wisdom and advice she share…

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Aligning Regulations with What Residents, Workers Want 51:28

2M ago51:28

51:28

Deke Cateau is the kind of leader that the eldercare community desperately needs more of: committed to creating better environments for elders regardless of the challenges, willing to have nuanced conversations about the need for smarter regulations, and always inspiring others to do more than the status quo. The A.G. Rhodes CEO joins the podcast t…

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The Universal, International Language of Small Homes 52:10

2M ago52:10

52:10

We go down under this week to speak with Angela Raguz, the chief operating and risk officer for HammondCare — a pioneering operator of small-home eldercare cottages in Australia, and one of CFI’s partners in the Household Model International Consortium. Angela dives into her 30-year career at the forefront of dignified and radically non-institution…

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Episode 0104 - Matilda Caesar 36:11

2M ago36:11

36:11

Swish… Crack… Do you love the sound of a cane? Our guest, Matilda Caesar, does. Get to know this professional spankee from London, England and some of her very favorite spanking things! She regails us with tales of her adventures in the London spanking scene, some mansion roleplays, her origins as a professional, and how a photoshoot changed her li…

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Building Bridges Between Eldercare and Disability Advocacy 53:23

3M ago53:23

53:23

Tireless advocate Carrie Leljedal returns to the podcast to discuss her work to bridge the worlds of advocacy for elders and people living with disabilities, which began after her adult son experienced a prolonged lockdown away from family and friends during the pandemic. She turned her anger and frustration into a new career as a champion for esse…

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Grow Bolder with Green House and Pioneer This Fall 46:16

3M ago46:16

46:16

It’ll soon be that time again: We’re gathering the Green House Project and Pioneer Network communities together at the Center for Innovation conference, coming to Grand Rapids, Mich. from November 11-13. This week, join CFI team members Susan Ryan, Marla DeVries, and Stacey Bergmann for a preview of the conference, a discussion of why in-person con…

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Episode 0103 - GASP 2024 Before & After 25:27

3M ago25:27

25:27

Join us on our road trip to GASP 2024! Recorded in the car on our way, we discuss everything we hope to experience at this brand new national spanking party! What are we most excited for? Is it better to go with a plan or to be spontaneous? Then, in the 2nd half, we’re back in the car reminiscing about our experiences on our way home. What were our…

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Rethinking Technology’s Role in Eldercare and Senior Living 44:59

3M ago44:59

44:59

Across all industries, it can be difficult to separate promising, useful tech solutions from the hype — especially in senior living and eldercare, which have historically been slow to adopt even basic systems like electronic health records and high-speed wifi. Parasol Alliance CEO Amber Bardon has spent nearly a decade trying to change that reality…

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Episode 0102 - Ehlane & Sir T 27:30

3M ago27:30

27:30

Meet Ehlane and Sir T, an adorable couple from Scandinavia. They join us to discuss their first American spanking party at Lone Star 2023. Listen as they recall some of their favorite activities at the party including British Discipline, the Workshops, the Female/female event, and judicial spankings. But more importantly, they recall how kind every…

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Learning from Household Models Around the World 51:12

3M ago51:12

51:12

While the Green House model is the most widely implemented small-home nursing care concept in the U.S., it’s not alone — innovators around the world have developed person-directed, human-scale communities where elders of all abilities can thrive. Belong, a non-profit provider organization, has brought its own household model — the Belong Village — …

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Leading with Love: Celebrating and Supporting LGBTQ+ Elders 44:09

4M ago44:09

44:09

With each year that passes, Pride celebrations become more and more mainstream — but in our current political and social climate, LGBTQ+ people of all ages continue to face demonization and stigmatization, a reality that is sometimes magnified for elders. Today in the United States, about half of older LGBTQ+ adults live in states where they can le…

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Episode 0101 - Implement Care 43:52

4M ago43:52

43:52

Just as your bottom gets worn out from a spanking, so can your implements. We sat down with returning guest MotownCouple to discuss how we clean and care for our implements. Wood can expand and contract with the temperature and humidity, leather gets dried out with use. There are ways to keep your implements in good shape so they last. We discuss s…

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Fighting Ageism Everywhere — Even Within the Eldercare Sector 49:00

4M ago49:00

49:00

Just about everyone who works in the eldercare space has heard about the negative effects of ageism in our society, but we can’t truly fight age-based discrimination until we look inward — even within our own sector. Jordan Evans, co-founder of Art Against Ageism, joins the podcast to discuss his experiences as a younger person in the eldercare lan…

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Building Intentional, Active Communities for Elders — and Everyone Else 46:24

4M ago46:24

46:24

Steve Nygren, visionary founder of the Serenbe community outside of Atlanta, returns to the podcast to discuss his vision for intentional communities where elders can age well — but not because they’re designed exclusively for older adults, but for people of all ages to stay active, stay connected, and stay engaged with day-to-day life. If you miss…

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Episode 0100 - Our 4th Anniversary 47:34

4M ago47:34

47:34

WOW can you believe it’s been 4 years?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Come celebrate with us!! 100 episodes and our 4-year anniversary! Reminisce with us on some of our favorite episodes and interviews. Shout outs to some of the people who helped us on this journey. We’ve had so many adventures, and learned so much along the way! Never did we imagine we’d get to thi…

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Determined to Spread Design Equity in Eldercare and Beyond 51:59

4M ago51:59

51:59

nequities in eldercare affect not just the quality of services but the physical spaces themselves: Far too many operators, policymakers, and investors believe that people receiving Medicaid-funded services simply deserve lower-quality, older, more institutional buildings to call home. Kia Weatherspoon, the founder and president of Determined by Des…

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Creating Person-Directed Alternatives to Guardianship 44:38

5M ago44:38

44:38

As the proportion of older Americans grows, so too will the ranks of “solo agers” – people navigating the aging process without children or other relatives. And for elders who need extra assistance in making major decisions around housing and finances, solo aging may lead to legal guardianship and outcomes that don’t align with their values, prefer…

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Episode 0099 - Neuro-Spankology 41:43

5M ago41:43

41:43

“And all this science, I don’t understand, It’s just my job, Five days a week…” Rocket Man, Elton John & Bernie Taupin (1972) What’s going on inside your head when it comes to spanking? Like, on a scientific level. Who would we even begin to ask about such a thing? Well, we met someone in the community who happens to study neuroscience (among other…

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Meet the Nursing Leaders Building the Next Generation of Eldercare 1:00:56

5M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

In honor of National Nurses’ Week, we’re sitting down with Dr. Donna Fick – director of the Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at Penn State University – and three of her Ph.D. student-researchers, Thakshila Dasanayake, Olivia Rubio, and Nahida Akter. While their backgrounds and upbringing couldn’t be more different, these nursing leaders are b…

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Inside the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center 38:30

5M ago38:30

38:30

Workforce development remains the number-one issue for eldercare providers of all types, and this week, we’re taking you inside a comprehensive, nationwide effort to build the care force of tomorrow. Laura Thorn, director of the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, joins the podcast to discuss this vital project from the Administration for Comm…

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Episode 0098 - TASSP 2024 45:22

5M ago45:22

45:22

The Texas All-State Spanking Party is Back is in Dallas, Texas coming up on June 6-9, 2024 Join Princess Kelley May, TASSP Host and YouTuber extraordinaire, as she tells us about everything we can expect at TASSP this year! Brats Littles Multiple Male Events GNC (gender non-conforming) and BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) events a Dar…

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Lessons from a Lifetime of Advocacy 54:50

5M ago54:50

54:50

From a very young age, Paddy Moore learned the value of speaking her mind and advocating for those facing discrimination and exclusion, and she turned those lessons into a lifetime of fighting for others – whether it was creating anti-poverty programs under the federal Office of Economic Opportunity, working to de-institutionalize care for people l…

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Improving Nursing Home Care with Transparent Data 39:51

6M ago39:51

39:51

You can’t fix what you can’t measure, and for too many years, advocates and officials have attempted to reform the nursing home system without an accurate accounting of multiple metrics – including the flow of money and the track records of owners. CFI strategic advisor Anne Montgomery joins the podcast to discuss her efforts to bring greater trans…

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Episode 0097 - The Kink Assistant 21:04

6M ago21:04

21:04

How do you go from doing make-up, to three months later being a professional dominatrix attending a spanking party? The thought blew our minds as well!! But when Miss Katherine stopped by our hotel room at Lone Star and said “boy, do I have a story for you,” we just had to hear about it! Join us as Miss Katherine and her protege, Miss Layla, share …

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Opening Creative Doors for People Living in LTC 52:51

6M ago52:51

52:51

When Jennilie Brewster first started inquiring about volunteering at the Coler nursing campus on New York City’s Roosevelt Island, she never imagined that her work with the residents would have a national impact. Brewster – a writer, painter, and film producer – joins the podcast to discuss her work with OPEN DOORS NYC and the Reality Poets, a grou…

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Balancing Risk, Responsibility, and Reward with Aging Tech: Part II 58:48

6M ago58:48

58:48

The topic of responsibly integrating technology into eldercare communities is so rich and complex that we needed two episodes with Joe Velderman, vice president of innovation at Cypress Living in Fort Myers, Fla. to capture it all. Velderman returns to dive into the specific tech solutions that his organization has adopted across its life plan comm…

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Episode 0096 - Miss Iceni 44:57

6M ago44:57

44:57

While she may be firm, it’s for your own good! Join us as we sit down with Miss Iceni, London’s Premier Disciplinarian! *gulp* Actually, she was sweeter with us than she may be with you. But that’s the point! Get to know a bit of Miss Iceni’s background, how she got into the spanking scene, how the COVID lockdown sparked her desire to take a new pa…

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Tackling Diversity and Inclusion on All Fronts 52:36

6M ago52:36

52:36

Marvell Adams, Jr. not only talks the talk when it comes to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in eldercare – he walks the walk, holding multiple roles across the eldercare spectrum where he brings people of all ages, races, socioeconomic backgrounds, and points of view together to move the sector forward. Adams, who serves on the Center fo…

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Equipping Solo Agers for Success 56:11

7M ago56:11

56:11

Reminiscent of the ageist discourse around the “silver tsunami,” the concept of people aging without the support of children or a spouse – once referred to as “elder orphans” – is far too often discussed as a problem, and not a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a new phase of life with friends, neighbors, and other people who bring us joy. Sara Geber …

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SpankoPodcast2Go 005 - Communication at Parties 17:42

7M ago17:42

17:42

Sky and Eric were traveling home from a small house party and decided to record a discussion about the necessity of communicating while at parties. And yes, of course this all stemmed from Karina and some of her antics. It can be difficult to ask for what you want, but it’s important to be able to use your words. And since people communicate differ…

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Building New Frameworks to Tackle Racial Inequality in Eldercare 53:28

7M ago53:28

53:28

The idea that structural racism has a direct impact on all facets of American life – including the experiences of elders in care settings – shouldn’t be a controversial statement in 2024, but far too often, the question of equity and race-conscious policymaking gets wrapped up into a broader political discourse. Shekinah Fashaw-Walters, an assistan…

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Remembering Naomi Feil, a Pioneer of Dignified Dementia Care 53:34

7M ago53:34

53:34

Naomi Feil, who originally developed the Validation method of supporting and communicating with people living with dementia, died this past December 24 at the age of 91. This week, we’re celebrating Naomi’s life with her daughter – and fellow champion for the dignity of people living with dementia – Vicki de Klerk-Rubin, executive director of the V…

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Episode 0095 - Red Flags 34:09

7M ago34:09

34:09

Warning: This episode contains important safety information, but also references to physical assault, sexual assault, kidnapping, human trafficking, and the trafficking of children. If these topics are triggering for you, please join us in another episode. A very special episode of SpankoPodcast: How to identify Red Flags in the community and what …

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Finding the Will to Change Systems and Champion Equity 53:26

7M ago53:26

53:26

Tetyana Shippee first became fascinated with the power of structural forces to shape individual lives as a grad student from Ukraine studying the sociology of addiction in the United States. That academic interest soon expanded into gerontology and elder issues – including a two-year stint living in a continuing care retirement community as part of…

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Balancing Risk, Responsibility, and Reward with Aging Tech 49:38

7M ago49:38

49:38

Artificial intelligence is the tech buzzword of the moment, but as eldercare providers know, implementing any technology in the aging space comes with its own unique set of concerns – even solutions that don’t go as far as generating complex written narratives or autonomously analyzing resident data. At Cypress Living, a senior living and home heal…

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Episode 0094 - Lovely Lady Luxe 43:01

8M ago43:01

43:01

Join us as we talk to the Lovely Lady Luxe: a woman of multiple outfits, and personas to match! Her personality sparkles like a diamond, and like a diamond she has many facets to explore. She’s a Top: a gorgeous, sexy goddess who commands a space. She’s a Bottom: a playful, bratty babygirl who enjoys a warm bottom. She’s a sadist, a masochist, a mi…

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Banding Together to Protect Empowering, Non-Profit Care 51:32

8M ago51:32

51:32

As non-profit nursing home operators continue to shutter their doors and cede ground to for-profits, one organization in New England is helping mission-driven organizations honor their unique legacies while providing vital, centralized logistical support. Legacy Lifecare chief philanthropy officer/founding executive Barry Berman and chief operating…

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