
Thrive 2025
#ThriveCon
Welcome to Thrive April 25th - 27th, 2025!THRIVE is hosted and organized by a small team. Meet the team - https://thrivevirtualcon.com/team
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Discover The Warrior Within
THRIVE IS A 3 DAY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE AIMED TO BRING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, SMASH STIGMA, BUILD SUPPORT, AND PROVIDE A SPACE FOR BDSM/KINK/LEATHER FOLX TO LEARN, GROW, AND CONNECT BY MOVING THROUGH SHAME AND DISCOVERING THE WARRIOR WITHIN.
Registration
Register now to join us in April
for this amazing all virtual conference!
Registration is free but you must be registered to access the Zoom links.
Registering early helps us get an accurate count to ensure that we can accommodate everyone.
Donate
We are still free to anyone who needs financial access to the amazing event we bring to you every year! Our previous model allowed attendees to donate to individual speakers. This year, we are taking the burden off you and placing the task on our shoulders. Funds received will be divided between speakers, staff, and volunteers that opt to receive them. So EVERYONE who helps make THRIVE happen can be compensated for their labor. We suggest a donation of $5 USD per session you plan to attend or $40 USD if you plan to attend many/all of our sessions.
Are you excited about the THRIVE experience and want to help it continue? Consider donating to help PK/THRIVE continue to provide education.
(please include "THRIVE 2025" in the transaction note)
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Resource List
We have compiled a guide to some great community resources on mental health, hotlines, therapy guides & directories, LGBTQIA+, BDSM and much more.
Please view and download this free resource.
Presenters
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We have an amazing lineup planned with some of the best presenters from around the world.
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AJ Renard
she/her
(details)Presenting:
How to find a therapist?
Humiliation without Body Negativity -
Amanda Jepson
she/her
(details)Presenting:
From the Shadows: Empowerment and Healin... -
Barb
She/Her
(details)Presenting:
The Importance of Shadow Work and Kink &... -
Bratty “BossBaby” Azzassin
she, her, girl
(details)Presenting:
Spoons, Tortoises, & Bad Chargers in You... -
Celestial
They/them
(details)Presenting:
Disability, Neurodivergence, and Trauma ... -
Dare Campbell
they/them
(details)Presenting:
Why My Therapist Doesn’t Know: Barrier... -
Dr rebelista
she/her
(details)Presenting:
Neurodiversifying and Cripping Kink: Ref...
Towards a critical and intersectional ne... -
Drummer Pony
He/Him
(details)Presenting:
Everyone Else Feels Alone Too - Agency i...
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange AMA P...
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange s-Typ... -
Em Marshall
Presenting:
Why My Therapist Doesn’t Know: Barrier... -
Garou
she/it
(details)Presenting:
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange s-Typ...
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange AMA P... -
Gloria Jackson-Nefertiti
she/her
(details)Presenting:
We Do Not Live Single-Issue Lives: an in... -
Goblin
They/them and others
(details)Presenting:
Putting Queer/Kink Affirming Care into p...
Plurality and Kink: navigating parts and... -
Harmony
Varies
(details)Presenting:
Many for the Price of One: How Does a Re...
Voices, Visions, & Odd Beliefs: Support ...
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange s-Typ...
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange AMA P... -
Hunter
He/They/It
(details)Presenting:
Pawtism: Neurodivergence and Petplay -
Idris Dior Onyx
they/them
(details)Presenting:
Opening Ceremonies and Keynote Speech -
J Baby
all accepted
(details)Presenting:
Service and Neurodivergence Panel -
Jace The Caveat
He/They
(details)Presenting:
Closing Ceremonies and Keynote Speech -
Jardinero
He/They
(details)Presenting:
Symptom Management as Service and Careta... -
jasmine/jay
they/them
(details)Presenting:
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange s-Typ...
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange AMA P...
Service and Neurodivergence Panel -
Jessie & Twisted Fox Training
he/they/it
(details)Presenting:
Hypermobility in your Neurodivergent Cli... -
Joy Perez
she/her
(details)Presenting:
BPD, PTSD & M/s -
Kade Sharp
he/they
(details)Presenting:
Aspec, Autism & Kink: Supporting Therapy... -
Lee Harrington
he/him
(details)Presenting:
Cutting and Kink: Examining Self-Injurio... -
Master Castle
he/him
(details)Presenting:
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange AMA P...
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange D-Typ... -
Max Xavier
He/Him
(details)Presenting:
Many for the Price of One: How Does a Re...
Voices, Visions, & Odd Beliefs: Support ...
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange D-Typ...
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange AMA P... -
Meredith
she/they
(details)Presenting:
ADHD on Both Sides of the Slash -
Monday
Any/All
(details)Presenting:
Accessibility in Hypnokink -
Mrs. Dee Supreme & MoniqueButtaflyy
She/her/Princess
(details)Presenting:
Bound by Understanding: Building Emotion... -
Mxstress Rowen
They.Them/We
(details)Presenting:
Everyone Else Feels Alone Too - Agency i...
Aromantic & Asexual Agency & BDSM Commun... -
Mz Locs
She/her
(details)Presenting:
Can I wear this MOO MOO to the Dungeon? ... -
Nerdyprinncess
She/her
(details)Presenting:
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange D-Typ...
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange AMA P... -
Nikki A. glaze
she/her
(details)Presenting:
Mental Mastery: slayvhood As A Gateway T... -
Nyx Lunaea
they/them
(details)Presenting:
Pet Space, Decompressing, and Quiet Heal...
Aromantic & Asexual Agency & BDSM Commun... -
O.Y.K.
she/her/girl
(details)Presenting:
Who’s In Charge Around Here? -
Prairiedarling
They/them
(details)Presenting:
Fawning, Masking, & Navigating Consent -
Rooster Chantico
they/them
(details)Presenting:
"I'm Overstimulated!": Making Use of Neu... -
Rose
Pronoun Neutral
(details)Presenting:
Service from a Low Empathy Submissive
(B)DSM-5: The Clinicalization of Kinky P... -
Sasquatch
he/him
(details)Presenting:
ADHD on Both Sides of the Slash -
Slave Chy
shey/they
(details)Presenting:
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange AMA P...
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange s-Typ... -
slave joy
she/her
(details)Presenting:
The Self-Healing Potential of Age Play
PTSD and CPTSD on the Path of Submission...
Service and Neurodivergence Panel -
Snake and Liz
They/them
(details)Presenting:
Neurodivergence within our O/p
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange D-Typ...
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange AMA P... -
Sol Vorare
They/them
(details)Presenting:
"I'm Overstimulated!": Making Use of Neu... -
Starr Lynn
They/them/he/him
(details)Presenting:
B(P)DSM -
the Averyn System
they/them
(details)Presenting:
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange D-Typ...
Neurodivergence and Power Exchange AMA P...
Kinky Neurodivergent Erotica Is A Thing -
valuableboy
he/they
(details)Presenting:
Service and Neurodivergence Panel
Schedule
April 25th - 27th, 2025
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(All times are displayed in your local time, )
Clicking on the class name will take you to the class details
All classes will have Closed Captioning
Classes and Panel discussions will have a 500 person limit.
Marking "Going" does not guarantee a spot in the class so don't be late.
Zoom links will be published the opening day of the confernece and can be viewedby clicking the class name in the schedule above, once you are registered and logged in.
Friends of Thrive
We would like to thank the following people, groups or businesses that helped make Thrive a success through time donations and helping to promote us!
Thrive Team
We would like to express our gratitude to the team that made Thrive possible!
Thrive 2025
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