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Spicy Spectrum is officially nominated for Favorite Adult Podcast at the 2026 AVN Awards in Las Vegas, and your support matters.

In this short announcement, Pepper Kat reminds listeners that voting is open now and closes Saturday, January 24th at 3 PM. Fans can vote up to five times per day to help Spicy Spectrum finish strong.

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You can also find the voting link at the top of designyourdreamgirl.com or in the show notes of every Spicy Spectrum episode.

Thank you for supporting independent, sex positive conversations and helping Spicy Spectrum continue to grow.

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We are officially nominated for Favorite Adult Podcast at the AVN Awards. Voting is open now and ends Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 3 PM. You can vote up to five times per day.

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In this episode of Spicy Spectrum, I explore why so many of us are drawn to darker stories, taboo themes, and fantasies that live just outside what we are taught is acceptable.

I am joined by Bria Rose, a dark romance writer known for her fairytale retellings, kink positive themes, and emotionally complex characters. We talk about how storytelling creates a safe space to explore the shadow self, why darker narratives resonate so deeply, and how fiction allows us to examine desire, power, fear, and vulnerability without shame. Bria shares insight into her creative process, her personal journey with sexual liberation, and the responsibility that comes with handling sensitive themes thoughtfully.

After the interview, I take the conversation deeper by unpacking the concept of the shadow self, a term coined by Carl Jung to describe the hidden or repressed parts of our personality. I talk about why these urges often surface through fantasy, kink, and erotic play, and how exploring them safely and consciously can support self awareness, communication, and intimacy rather than guilt or repression.

This episode is an invitation to approach fantasy with curiosity instead of judgment, to understand what darker desires are trying to teach us, and to integrate the parts of ourselves we were taught to silence.

Learn more about Bria Rose and her work at https://authorbriarose.com/

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Vote for Spicy Spectrum for Favorite Adult Podcast at the AVN Awards
We are officially nominated for Favorite Adult Podcast at the AVN Awards. Voting is open now and ends Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 3 PM. You can vote up to five times per day.

Make your vote count by visiting:
https://avn.com/awards/voting/favorite-adult-podcast

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In this episode of Spicy Spectrum, I explore how fantasy shapes the way we see other people, and what happens when curiosity turns into projection.

I am joined by photographer Elizabeth Waterman, whose work documents the lives of strippers, entertainers, and sex workers with depth, dignity, and humanity. We talk about her ongoing project in Thailand, where she photographs transgender women working in nightlife and entertainment, and how Western fantasy often flattens complex human realities. Elizabeth shares insight into her creative process, the responsibility of representation, and why seeing people clearly matters.

Our conversation touches on gender, power, agency, and the tension between fantasy and lived experience. We also discuss her past project Candyland and her upcoming series Propulsion, which continues her exploration of movement, transformation, and performance.

After the interview, I shift inward and invite listeners to reflect on their own inner world. As we close out the year, I talk about releasing shame, examining fantasy with honesty, and approaching curiosity with intention and accountability. Fantasy is not something we get to place onto others without care. It starts with self awareness.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, see more clearly, and carry that awareness into the year ahead.

You can explore Elizabeth’s work at elizabethwaterman.com
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Vote for Spicy Spectrum for Favorite Adult Podcast at the AVN Awards
We are officially nominated for Favorite Adult Podcast at the AVN Awards. Voting is open now and ends Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 3 PM. You can vote up to five times per day.

Make your vote count by visiting:
https://avn.com/awards/voting/favorite-adult-podcast

or
https://designyourdreamgirl.com

Thank you for supporting Spicy Spectrum and helping us shine on the red carpet!

Step into Your Experience and Design Your Dreamgirl™ | Join our email list | Sign up here and never miss out.

🎙 Be Part of the Show - Dreamgirl Hotline

Got a spicy confession, fantasy, commentary or question?| Leave your message here

1. Spicy Spectrum After Dark – Get your VIP Spectrum Supporter access on Patreon

2. Check out my What He’s Thinking — https://thespicyspectru...