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Surrendering to God's calling for life can be hard to do, especially as the wife of a medical student, resident, fellow, or attending. Sarah's example of surrender in Genesis 12 shows how fruitful our lives can be when we choose to let go and obey God's call. Join us as we interview women in medical marriages striving to surrender like Sarah. We are SO glad you're here!
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Welcome to Bonding – a kinky podcast hosted by me, Sarah Butcher – AKA Sub in the City. I am a BDSM Coach, Kink Educator, Sex-Positive Therapist, and proudly collared submissive with over a decade of experience on the BDSM Scene. I’m on a mission to bring BDSM into the 21st Century and empower curious kinksters like yourselves to consciously explore what BDSM means to you. In this podcast, you’ll hear me talk about all things kink – so whether you’re new to the scene, or you’re a long-standi ...
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Sarah and Carlos ask each other three mystery questions . The result? A glorious episode of memory sharing, confessions, gratitude and love. Tune in to this bonus episode of Bonding to hear more from Sarah and her Dom/fiancé Carlos. Having established a relationship for a couple of years before bringing in kink dynamics, Sarah and Carlos share how …
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PSA Lack of experience is NOT a red flag. Top tips for vetting a partner
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Just with any dating process, determining whether someone is right for you, or has the potential to develop something with you takes time and awareness. Within the world of kink, vetting is a very common part of dating and socialising. With vetting, we are checking out a person's vibe and whether we like them. It is a process of obtaining informati…
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Creativity & Kink: Your Inner Child Loves Kink!
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BDSM and kink is all about PLAY! However the censorship of BDSM within mainstream media feeds into this societal misconception that adulting is hard, and boring, and serious. That adults are not allowed to PLAY! It is said that we lose our creativity as we get older. Even the schooling system is designed in a way to discourage us to think outside o…
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Bratting vs Topping from the bottom: How to get what you want from your Dom whilst remaining in surrender.
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Do you identify as a BRAT? Do you love to test your Dom and take control? Or do you wish you could surrender more? In this episode I break down the difference between bratting and ‘topping from the bottom’ as well as giving all submissives some top tips on the ways to ask your Dom for what you want without it taking away from your submissive experi…
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Tapping into your intuition: How to spot red flags, set boundaries from a place of alignment rather than fear.
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Today I'm sharing some top tips on tapping into your intuition to help you spot red flags, identify your boundaries, and most importantly, uphold these boundaries. Our intuition is our gut feeling, that sense that we can’t always tell what it is, but it’s a deep knowing that is often never wrong. Of course this doesn’t just apply in kink contexts, …
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Holding Grief & Joy During Residency (Part 2) | Jackie Nave, Brooke Avon, & Megan Baer
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Send us a text What better way to end Season 1 of SLS than with part 2 of Jackie Nave’s miraculous story?! Jackie is back to share the rest of her story - how a mass on her placenta during her third pregnancy turned into a placental abruption, and resulted in the most incredible outcome with her miracle baby girl. The gift of having a husband in re…
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In this episode, Carlos and I are back on the couch answering your kinky questions again. We talk about all things communication, playfulness, sex parties and libido. Want to learn more about these topics? Head to subinthecity.com to find online workshops and details about in-person events for you to expand your curiosity and get top tips from lead…
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Holding Grief & Joy During Residency (Part 1) | Brooke Avon, Megan Baer, & Jackie Nave
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Send us a text Losing a child is something no family should ever have to experience. And to walk through it during residency seems particularly wrong. How do we process and work through grief while continuing to be a mom and spouse? And how does our husband return to work at the same hospital we received this traumatic news? This week, Jackie Nave …
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Learning How to Let Your Husband Be Human | Brooke Avon & Phoebe Waller
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Send us a text WOW do we have a treat for you with today's podcast! Phoebe Waller and her husband (Emergency Medicine attending in Harrisburg, PA) were both missionary kids growing up, and within two weeks they discovered they were pregnant with their first baby and accepted into medical school. Six months after their first was born, they started m…
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Kink Magik: Releasing shame through eroticising the taboo
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In this episode, I share with you the ways in which BDSM & Kink can allow us to welcome in our shadows. Whether it be limiting beliefs, insecurities, fears or shame, I explain how eroticising these feelings helps us take back control and embody our most authentic selves with confidence. I’ll also share with you how to get started or to reflect on h…
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BDSM is NOT what it says on the tin: Looking beyond the myths & stereotypes of BDSM & Kink
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BDSM – an acronym that can sound incredibly intimidating. In this quick and dirty episode, I talk about the barriers to entry that come with the term BDSM, define what kink actually is, and explore what it truly means to explore the BDSM lifestyle. Let’s challenge what we’ve been taught about sex and start to uncover our true desires, bringing thos…
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Why Remembering is Integral to Seasons of Loss & Difficulty | Katherine Jackson, Brooke Avon, & Megan Baer
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Send us a text Katherine Jackson, wife of a second year gastroenterology fellow and mom to two sweet girls, joins us to tell her story! She shares the honest questions she asked as her firstborn was diagnosed with Phenylketonuria (PKU), she ministered to a mom with Stage 4 cancer, and walked through secondary infertility and miscarriage. All during…
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Defining the Terms (Medical Terms That May Confuse You) | Megan Baer
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Send us a text How are medical students different than residents? And what is a fellow? Your spouse is a PGY what?? Today's episode defines some of the (confusing) commonly used terms in the medical world! We reference them in our podcasts, so we thought it important to also define them. Terms defined: Medical student, Step Exams, Match Day, Reside…
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God’s Provision (and Joy!) during Med School, Residency, and Attending Life | Megan Baer & Abby Partin
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Send us a text This conversation was such a joy! Abby Partin is wife to a current Family Medicine Attending, mom of three, nurse, and faithful servant at her local church. She shares how God faithfully provided during challenging seasons like having a baby during med school, transitioning to SAHM/toddler life during residency, and having a baby dur…
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How to Trust God Through Back-to-Back Intern Years | Megan Baer & Dr. Holly Schonewald
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Send us a text We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Holly Schonewald, OB/GYN Resident doctor, on today’s podcast! Married to an Internal Medicine Resident doctor, Holly shares her unique perspective as a resident married to another resident. She digs deep into learning to trust God through two back-to-back intern years, spousal burnout, having a baby, an…
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God's Love for Me Doesn't Change (Match Day & Infertility) | Megan Baer & Brooke Avon
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Send us a text Match Day uncertainty, infertility, and navigating life in general can test our understanding of God's love for us. In this special Match Day episode, Megan interviews Brooke Avon, whose husband is a current 4th year medical student going through the match process. Brooke shares how the Lord has grown and pruned her, reaffirming His …
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How Memorizing Scripture Sustained Me Through Intern Year | Brooke Avon & Megan Baer
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Send us a text Intern year, a new baby, adjusting to life as a full-time mom, and running a marathon all have one thing in common: they all need the refreshing hope found in the Bible. Join Brooke as she interviews Megan Baer - they discuss the challenges during intern year of residency and how fruitful scripture is when we commit it to memory. Scr…
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An Introduction: How Surrendering Like Sarah Came to Be
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Send us a text A short introduction to tell you more about who we (Brooke and Megan) are, where the idea of this Podcast originated from, and what our goal is in recording each Pod. We are SO glad you're here! Scripture references: Genesis 12:1-9 SLS on Facebook and Instagram. Support the showBy Surrendering Like Sarah
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All About Collars: Symbolism, Practicality and Style
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In this episode, I discuss BDSM collars, their meaning, and why we use them. I also touch on the collars I wear, and how you can start to consider using a collar that feels aligned to you in your power play dynamic. In this episode, I talk about my stainless steel collar that I got from Him and Her Erotic Steel. I also speak about my day collar tha…
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In this episode, I am joined by my Dom/fiance as we answer some of your questions about our D/s dynamic and kink in general. We go into topics such as navigating your kinkiness in dating, long-distance must-dos, coming out about your kinks, working with your cycle in D/s, communication and so much more. We really enjoyed answering these questions a…
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My Kink Journey: Mistakes, mishaps and insights that led me to become a Kink Educator AND find the love of my life!
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Welcome back to season 2 of Bonding! In this episode, I open up about my own kink journey, where it began, some of the mishaps and learnings along the way, and give you some of my biggest insights I wish I knew in my early days. I also share how my journey led me to become a BDSM Coach & Kink Educator, AND how letting go of unrealistic expectations…
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Kink, Intimacy & Connection: What TF is Conscious Kink and how to practice it
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What TF is Conscious Kink? This term “conscious” has become a bit of a buzzword in the spiritual and sexual wellness spaces, but it’s not as intimidating as it sounds! In this episode, I debunk the idea that Kink can’t be conscious, and explain how more likely than not, you’re already practising conscious kink! Join me for an evening of Conscious K…
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Boredom, Confidence & Stuckness: Signs you've hit a plateau on your kink journey
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Have you been feeling stuck recently? Perhaps your kinky play sessions are not quite hitting the spot or you're feeling uninspired and not sure where to go next? In this episode, I discuss some common roadblocks in BDSM & Kink and how to navigate them. Support the show Join my brand-new members community! Sign up to my mailing list!…
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Long Distance BDSM: Tips for keeping the kink alive
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How do you keep things fresh when you’re in a long-distance D/s dynamic? BDSM requires commitment and consistency which means LD dynamics can be difficult to navigate at first. Whether you’re fully LD or you need some tips for when you’re apart from your partner, check out this episode on how to keep the kink alive when you’re not together physical…
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Pain, Power Exchange and Safewords Debunked!
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Isn’t BDSM meant to be painful? Isn’t the risk all part of the fun? …yes and no. There are so many misconceptions around BDSM and how it should be experienced. In this episode, I debunk some common stereotypes and talk about my own experiences of how these misconceptions are only reinforcing the stigma attached to kink. Join me on March 16th in the…
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Do monogamy and kink really go together? Isn’t playing with others an inevitable part of BDSM? What about kink parties? I get a lot of questions about feeling apart of the kink community when you are in a monogamous D/s dynamic or simply want to explore kink with one person only. In this episode, I debunk some of the common misconceptions and, give…
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What is Sub Space? Have you ever felt it? And how do we get there? In this episode, I am diving into the sought-after state known as Sub Space, discussing the pros and cons, what it might look like for you, and how to navigate it. Not everyone has experienced it, but is it really worth the hype? Also, points for anyone who catches the Friends refer…
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Consistency within Kink & re-framing 24/7 D/s dynamics
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How do we fit our kinky lifestyles around our vanilla responsibilities and commitments? The concept of the 24/7 Dominant/submissive dynamic sounds super decadent and inspiring, but also unattainable and unsustainable for many of us with other priorities and responsibilities. In this episode, I talk about what a healthy kink dynamic looks like, and …
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Forget new year’s resolutions, 2023 is all about new kinks. If you want to make 2023 the year you explore your desires in more depth and finally try out that fantasy you can’t get out of your head, then check out this episode of Bonding with Sarah for some quick and easy tips to get started on your kink journey! Download your Yes, No, Maybe Checkli…
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