Living Authentically Kinky: The Journey of HiThereCatsuit

Living Authentically Kinky: The Journey of HiThereCatsuit

What happens when a lifetime of hidden desires meets a microphone, a spandex suit, and 35 years of broadcasting experience? In this powerful episode of Kink Your Way, host Leann welcomes Jon—known in the kink world as HiThereCatsuit—for an inspiring and deeply human conversation about kink awakening, vulnerability, and the power of authentic storytelling.

Jon is the creator and host of Authentically Kinky (formerly What Women—and Other Wonderful Humans—Want), a podcast with nearly 300 episodes that has become a cornerstone in the kink community. With seven Emmy Awards and a TEDx talk to his name, Jon brings professional polish and heartfelt curiosity to every conversation he hosts—but this time, he’s the one opening up.

We discussed:

Breaking down perceptions and stigmas through TEDx education.

How his background in media shaped the respectful, nuanced tone of Authentically Kinky.

His childhood fascination with Catwoman and how it hinted at deeper desires.

The challenges of navigating kink while in a long-term vanilla marriage.

The power of words.

The beginning of HiThereCatsuit.

No doubts, 100% in his personal truth, after a lifetime journey to self.

Kindness classes at relationship conferences - Are you ready to be seen?

Leann's story of starting over, finding her identity, and finding kink and BDSM.

The emotional journey of stepping into his kink identity publicly—with a spandex suit and a mic.

Who do you see when you look in the mirror?

Nice guys do finish last.

Teaching kindness.

What it means to “reclaim your desires” later in life, and his message to others feeling unsure or afraid to explore their own. "Don't dream it, Be it. Give yourself the permission to be the person you always wanted to be" - HiThereCatsuit

Above all, Jon's story is a celebration of self-acceptance, transformation, and the courage to live your truth—no matter when you start.

🖤 Listen to this episode to hear how one man turned personal liberation into a platform for community connection, one respectful, real conversation at a time.

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