The Sanctuary

In this episode of The Sanctuary, the McGees share their origin story: from Edgar Allan Poe awakening something in Daddy McGee as a kid, to Baby McGee's leather-clad femme awakening in the Deep South, to the moment they both realised they'd found someone they could be fully themselves with. They break down how they navigate play partners (quality over quantity), why they always play together, and...

The Sanctuary Episode 181: Jacqueline Pascarl - Menopause & Sleep Expert She was a ballet dancer, a television journalist, a special advisor to Nelson Mandela, a princess who escaped, a cancer survivor, and now a menopause mentor. Meet Jacqueline, a woman who has lived more lives in 62 years than most people could imagine. In this episode, Jacqueline takes us on a journey through her extraordi...

The Sanctuary Episode 180: Nicol, Udo & Olaf - Latex & Pain NicoleTalent & Community Nicole is one of the clearest faces of Latex & Pain. She appears in many of the videos and brings a presence that is immediately recognisable — strong, controlled, expressive, and impossible to overlook. She does not simply stand in front of the camera. She shapes the emotional tone of what the vie...

The Sanctuary Episode 179: Senny Rolls - R&B Singer/Songwriter Toronto-based vocalist and songwriter Senny Rolls is a rising force defined by a striking duality. Bridging his Chadian roots with his Canadian identity, and raised across Africa, Europe, and North America, his music is a borderless tapestry where R&B, Afrobeats, and Hip-Hop collide. His journey began at age ten in the church c...

The Sanctuary Episode 178: Alyssa Harris - Founder & CEO The Karuna Lab She started her spiritual journey in survival mode, pregnant, terrified, and searching for answers. Now, Alyssa Harris is an astrology coach who helps people birth new versions of themselves, one chart at a time. In this episode, Alyssa takes us through her winding path: from tarot cards to a deep dive into astrology, from...

The Sanctuary Episode 177: Milanda - Breaking Generational Patterns Milanda is a content creator, affiliate marketer and online business owner. She built a brand around breaking generational patterns and choosing freedom over approval. Milanda left a decade of hospitality work and three jobs at once to build a high-ticket affiliate marketing business from scratch, restarting her life at 23 against...

The Sanctuary Episode 176: John Pendal - Online Coach/ Kink Educator Experienced BDSM educator John Pendal joins us all the way from England, UK. In 2003, John became the 25th person to win the annual International Mr Leather contest in Chicago. Since then he has travelled around the world leading workshops, giving speeches, hosting events and performing kinky stand-up comedy. Amongst others, John...

Dr Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project, on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy,...

TRIBZ is a genuine melting pot of styles and cultures, shared by 4 members with very diverse and distinct backgrounds in music. wwwtribzmusic.com On Lead Vocals is Juno Award winner for the R&B Canadian hit single "Angel" and adopted ASMIN Metis member Errol Starr Francis. He brings his incredible vocals, stage presence, and love for the Blues, R&B, Motown, and Reggae to TRIBZ. Enjoy the r...

She grew up in Germany, competed as a figure skater, and now she's teaching Cuban salsa on a small island in Canada. Meet Victoria, the founder of Salsa con Victoria and the woman who's making Cuban dance accessible to everyone. In this episode of The Sanctuary, Victoria opens up about her journey: from the rigorous discipline of competitive figure skating to the joy of reconnecting with her Peruv...

Elliot Justin, MD, FACEP, is a physician, entrepreneur, inventor and healthcare executive with extensive experience across emergency medicine, telemedicine, predictive cardiovascular risk management, clinical operations and digital health innovation. He is the Founder, Inventor and Chief Executive Officer of FirmTech, a company focused on advancing sexual and cardiovascular health through smart we...

What does it really mean to love more than one person at a time with everyone's knowledge and consent? How do you build relationships that are intentional instead of default? And what's the difference between a boundary, an agreement, and a rule? In this episode of The Sanctuary, Heidi, a therapist, polyamory coach, and the voice behind Steady Polyamory, shares her personal journey into polyamory,...

Jessica Reeves is CEO and Board Member of Axoniq, where she leads the company's mission to enable enterprises in complex and regulated industries to integrate AI and distributed systems in a controlled, transparent, scalable way. She brings extensive experience scaling open-source technology companies and building profitable, high-growth businesses in the enterprise software sector. Prior to joini...

What happens when two friends in Berlin decide to turn their love for electronic music into a full-fledged production duo? Meet Theatrophone, Nico and Jonathan, the creative minds behind some of the most exciting remixes coming out of Germany right now. In this episode of The Sanctuary, Theatrophone talks about their musical journey: from Nico's late introduction to guitar and Jonathan's childhood...

Seth Abstract is bringing classic poems to life as modern-day songs. His goal is to make poetry accessible to a larger audience and, hopefully, encourage more people to pick up a poetry book. He is an artist in many fields, from making videos and digital collages to game development and more. His latest project, these poetry songs, is based in AI. As someone with experience in art and computers, S...

A raw and unfiltered conversation with Sarah, a bodybuilder, competitor, and self-described sexual explorer who lives life fully on her own terms. She breaks down her journey into bodybuilding, starting competitively at 50, cutting 40 pounds in under six months, and navigating the discipline, intensity, and structure of prep life. From training routines to stage presence, she shares what it takes...

Goddess Venyx shares how she got her start in BDSM, why she's drawn to the psychology of dominance and submission, and what it's like to hold space for clients who have been denied their authentic selves for years. She breaks down the difference between kink and fetish, explains why tributes are about more than money, and opens up about her own ADHD and why neurodivergent folks often find a home i...

Steve Holt received his first JUNO nomination back in 1984 for The Lion’s Eyes in the Jazz Album of the Year category, and launched an international career performing with artists such as Archie Shepp, Eddie Henderson, Larry Coryell and James Moody. But like many jazz musicians, Holt’s recording career eventually slipped out of the spotlight. His last album appeared in 2002, and for more than two...

Sochi Azuh is a communications strategist, storytelling coach, and podcast host dedicated to exploring the power of narrative to inspire connection and change. Through his podcast, Lead with Storytelling, he facilitates thoughtful conversations that bridge literature, culture, leadership, and social impact — creating space for ideas that shape how we live and lead. Find out more @sochiazuh

Dr Catalina Lawsin, PhD, is a licensed psychologist with over two decades of experience supporting individuals and couples in strengthening their relationships and enhancing sexual well-being. With a speciality in psycho-oncology, Dr Catalina’s work has centred around the unique challenges faced by cancer survivors and those who have undergone stem cell transplants (SCT) and CAR T-cell therapy. He...

Reequal Smith is a multidisciplinary artist, choreographer, and cultural leader from the Bahamas, now based in Prince Edward Island. She is the Founder and Artistic Director of Oshun Dance Studios, where she fuses Caribbean traditions with contemporary movement to create spaces of celebration and reclamation for Black and Caribbean communities. An alumna of Holland College’s School of Performing A...

Alex, a writer, woodworker, and licensed therapist with over a decade in the BDSM community, pulls back the curtain on the world of dominance and submission. He shares his unexpected journey from a “vanilla” life to building his own home dungeon, revealing how his professional background as a therapist fundamentally shaped his approach to kink. He delves into the intricate ethics of power exchange...

Echo shares her personal "kink origin story," tracing her journey from childhood curiosity to becoming an event organiser. She recounts how early online research led to virtual workshops, mentorship, and eventually local munches, all while navigating the initial overwhelm of discovering the "Fet-verse." She opens up about her motivations for starting her own events: a desire to combat the pressure...

daniika is a writer, event organiser, and aspiring educator in the BDSM community. She’s a collared neurodivergent slave and leathergirl that lives in a 24/7 total power exchange Master/slave dynamic. Her writing focuses on her lived experience as a consensual slave, and on the knowledge she’s gained under her Master’s guidance. daniika is also the leader of Spokane’s Power Exchange Together chapt...

Damir Fisher , the founder and creative force behind DF Media , shares his unconventional journey from streaming video games in his mom's basement to becoming a sought-after photographer and videographer. He reveals how a job as a restaurant server became his unexpected business school, teaching him the human connection skills that are now the foundation of his brand. He pulls back the curtain on...