Bow Down

Lessons from Dominatrixes on How to Get Everything You Want

By: Lindsay Goldwert, Lindsay Goldwert - introduction

Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan

*One of Glamour’s Best Books of 2020*

Popular podcast host and personal finance expert Lindsay Goldwert explores what professional dominatrixes can teach us about confidence, power, and happiness.

Imagine, for a moment, a world where the usual power dynamic is turned on its head. Where women not only stop apologizing, but seize—and enjoy—control. This is the quickly mainstreaming world of BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism, masochism)—and it has a lot to teach women about empowerment, negotiation, open-mindedness, and more. Journalist Lindsay Goldwert, intrigued by this seismic cultural shift, traveled across the United States to meet the stars of the subculture, who spoke frankly with her about their lives and work.

In this “lively, funny, thoughtful channeling of wisdom” (Sara Benincasa, author of Real Artists Have Day Jobs), these Alpha women show you how you can reset the power dynamic in any situation to get what you want—whether it’s from a husband, a boss, or partner. They share strategies for revolutionizing not only your sex life, but your career, your relationships, and most importantly, your inner foundations.

With bondage gear popping up on the big screen, the runway, the red carpet, and in celebrity lingerie lines, BDSM is officially moving out of the dungeon and into the sun. Let Bow Down help you learn how to use it. “Whether your fantasies lie in the bedroom or the boardroom, Lindsay will give you the courage to go forth and dominate.” (Sarah Cooper, author of How to Be Successful without Hurting Men’s Feelings).

Loved it. Many great take-aways.

Loved it. Many great take-aways. Would certainly listen to it again. Very relatable even if you're not a Dominatrix.

Informative

Learned a lot. Very easy to understand. I like to No BS approach, helps to make the point.

disappointed in narrator

narrator was so unenthusiastic. book was great. get your power back. good life lessons. good read

Empowering

Honestly written!
Amazing truths that touches your core. I’m listening to this again, everyday if I have to . I am more and strong for it! Thank you.

A good emotional overview of sensual identity

I think it’s worth reading as a great basic intro to the topic. It has limitations but those limitations don’t hamper the simple messages.