Neurodivergence and Power Exchange D-Type Panel

Caterpillar is a New York State based switch with more than two decades of experience in the kink scene. Their primary focus is on service and M/s relationships, while presenting power exchange through the lens of practicality and sustainability. They hold a Masters in Psychology, and they are also an avid martial artist, holding several black belts in competitive disciplines.

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“I am Di4bL0, Papi if Y/you bout that life," (pronouns Cee/Cim/Cir, They/Them/Their, Fae) is a multimedia artist/poet/author from Atlantic City, NJ, with roots in Sacramento, CA and Hampton Roads, VA.

Formally and holistically known as WitchDoktor CC, They have been known around the globe as an Alternative/Indigenous healer, plant medicine advocate, tribal fusion Gothic bellydancer, UU ordained Metaphysician, Intersex social/environmental justice activist, sex- positive/kink-aware educator, and conscious parenting enthusiast.

With the professional experience spanning over three decades they have mentored, advised, counseled hundreds of people on their journey. It is most important to Cim to welcome you into their wealth of knowledge and insperience coupled with the practicality of experience. Above all, they InJoy sharing their craft with all respectFull seekers.

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Gloria Jackson-Nefertiti has long been interested in the idea of "Intersectionality." And when you consider her many intersections and multiple identities (Black, Autistic, Bisexual, Elder, Breast Cancer Survivor, Polyamorous, etc.), this makes total sense! Gloria is a workshop presenter and panelist ("Transcending Shame" and "Polyamory 101”), as well as a frequent podcast guest. She is also hard at work on her memoir entitled, "A Different Drum: A Black, Autistic, Polyamorous, Mentally Ill, Former Fundamentalist Christian/Cult Member and Breast Cancer Survivor WHO JUST WANTS TO FIT IN."

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Mistress Cas is an intersectional scientist-practitioner, educator, love/pleasure guide and mental health clinician who lives with her partners and fur babies in San Antonio, Texas. She started her career as a public health scientist and is now a mental health professional/advocate and sex therapist dedicated to helping people understand themselves and others. She is also a fat, disabled, crazy, Queer Leatherwoman who has been active in kink and polyamory her whole life. She is passionate about providing multicultural, sex-positive trainings/workshops on mental health, relationship health, consent, and sexual wellness. She also provides mental health counseling/sex therapy via her maiden name at Respark Therapy.

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Integrating spirituality, self-awareness, 12-step recovery, and moon manifestation into BDSM and kink is my passion.  In 2012, I began an 8-year education in BDSM and kink. My foundation was rooted in personal responsibility, spirituality, relationship building, and respect for the process.

I chose not to enter the scene until 2019 because I wanted to address some of my traumas, limiting beliefs, and comorbidities (addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD) before engaging in play.  In 2020, I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 43. My diagnosis came with a sigh of relief, intense heartbreak, and fear.  LOTS of fear. I have experienced healing from childhood trauma and deep spiritual connections from engaging in BDSM.  Additionally, I uncovered that there is more healing to be had because of play.

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Her purpose is rooted in education, self-awareness, and building a community of educators who want to share their love of all things kinky! Knowledge is no good if we keep it all to ourselves. I have created and facilitated quite a few workshops in my vanilla life and 12-step recovery. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my knowledge of self-awareness, communication, and relationship-building with my kink community.

I enjoy laughing uncontrollably as I administer CBT. I am an avid spanker, spankee, energy healer, career and life coach, a budding rope Top, a passionate Pegger, and a Sadist in training. And as always, I look forward to learning more about myself along the way.