Can you train dominance or is it who you are? Today Eamon and Madeline sit down with Orpheus Black, Eamon’s teacher and one of the most respected voices in conscious BDSM, to explore dominance, archetypes, power.
This conversation dives into energetic dominance, BDSM as an embodied art form, and how archetypes like Daddy, King, and Magician can shape, (or distort) erotic power dynamics. Orpheus shares his journey from Baptist rebel to Buddhist kink educator, explains why most men get stuck in “daddy” mode, and outlines the difference between topping, dominance, and true mastery. They explore responsibility, mentorship, and how our deepest wounds often fuel our fantasies.
Orpheus Black is a Los Angeles-based teacher, certified “Behavioral Health Support Specialist,” and thought leader at the intersection of kink, polyamory, and spirituality. Known for his sexcraft demonstrations, martial arts-informed techniques, and mythopoetic approach to masculinity, Orpheus helps people reclaim power, desire, and shadow integration through conscious BDSM.
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