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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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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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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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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.

To cast your vote, visit:
https://avn.com/awards/voting/favorite-adult-podcast

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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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:
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In this Christmas Eve episode of Spicy Spectrum, I explore what happens when life becomes so loud that desire starts to fade into the background. The holidays can amplify overstimulation, loneliness, and emotional burnout, and I share how constant news, social media, and expectations can disconnect us from our bodies, creativity, and libido.

I talk about my own experience transitioning from a high stress career in news production to my work now, and why learning to slow down was essential for reconnecting with myself. When our minds are overloaded, desire does not disappear, but it does get quiet. I explain how giving yourself permission to pause, unplug, and reflect can help bring imagination and intimacy back online.

I am then joined by Russell Van Brocklin, a New York State Senate funded dyslexia researcher, for a deeper conversation about communication and connection. We discuss how overstimulation affects language, not just arousal, and why so many people struggle to express emotional and sexual needs. Russell shares insights into male loneliness, the difficulty men often have naming what they want, and how simplifying communication can create stronger, more honest relationships.

This episode is about learning how to turn the volume down on the world so you can hear yourself again. It is an invitation to approach the holidays with self compassion, curiosity, and honesty, and to remember that desire is not gone, it is waiting for space and language to return.

Learn more about Russell’s work at https://dyslexiaclasses.com/

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In this episode of Spicy Spectrum, I explore desire from both a clinical perspective and behind closed doors. In the first segment, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, CRNP, a specialist in urology and sexual medicine, as she breaks down common myths around libido, arousal, and desire. We talk about why couples experience mismatched desire, how emotional and medical factors impact intimacy, and why communication outside the bedroom matters more than most people realize.

In the second segment, I shift into a solo Pepper’s Perspective episode, Role Play Roulette Playing With Personas. Drawing from my lived experience in the adult industry, I explore how personas and role play become a language for desire when direct communication feels difficult. From fantasy and creativity to boundaries and emotional regulation, I share how desire is often expressed in ways people rarely talk about openly.

Together, these conversations offer a full-spectrum look at desire, blending science, fantasy, and real-world experience.
Learn more about Dr. Zwonitzer at betweenthesheetswithdrz.com

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In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Louise to explore the real meaning of pleasure, the truth about sex magic, and how our subconscious shapes desire more than we realize. Melissa breaks things down in a grounded, practical way, from somatic connection to sexual confidence, showing why pleasure is a biological need, not a luxury.

Last longer here!
Learn more about her work at MelissaLouise.world.

A short but powerful conversation.

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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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Spicy Spectrum has been nominated for Favorite Adult Podcast at the 2026 AVN Awards for the second year in a row and we are now ranked in the top 10% globally. Voting is open until Saturday January 24 2026 at 3 p.m. You can cast five votes per day. I would truly appreciate your support so we can bring this home together. The voting link will also be at the bottom of every episode until voting ends.

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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:
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