A Stripper's Guide Podcast

One of the scariest ironies of partner abuse: the survivor’s own friends often protect the abuser, because they are the abuser’s friends, too. If the survivor and the abuser are in the same social circles, the people in those circles often see the abusive dynamic and, instead of enforcing social consequences for the abuser, they enable the abuser by continuing to hang out with them.

In this episode, I examine this extremely common, extremely dangerous phenomenon by following a couple (Jax & Brittany) through a season of the reality TV show Vanderpump Rules. This episode is for survivors of partner abuse, and for the people who love us.
If you suspect you or a loved one are in an abusive relationship, I encourage you to listen, and to check out any/all of the following resources:

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline - for survivor support & informational material in English & Spanish, visit thehotline.org (for immediate help in English/Spanish, call 800-799-SAFE [7233] - TTY: 800-787-3224)
• The Network/La Red - for queer-specific survivor support & information, visit tnlr.org (for immediate help, call 1-800-832-1901)
• Becoming the Narcissist’s Nightmare - this book by narcissistic abuse survivor Shahida Arabi is jam-packed with information and resources about the phenomenon of narcissistic abuse and its effect on survivors

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Leilah
Founder of A Stripper's Guide

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Part 1 of my free Boundaries Mini-Course
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xo,
Leilah
Founder of A Stripper's Guide

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A VALENTINE'S GAY SPECIAL! In our very first podcast episode together, my romantic partner, A, and I discuss what it was like to set boundaries and assert ourselves from the very beginning of our relationship, and how that practice has led us into a partnership rooted in trust, honesty, and communication. It's our hope that by publicly talking about our relationship--both the challenges and triumphs--we can help other folks out there who might be going through something similar.
Check out my accompanying blog post here!
Wanna be featured on the pod?
If you are a femme, nonbinary person, or woman with a story about a romantic partner being jealous, controlling, or possessive about your job, I wanna hear from you. Tell me your story in a 5(ish) minute voicenote, and be sure to include your name (or fake name), and what your job was at that time. This invitation is open to people in all industries, including, but not limited to, the sex industry. Send your submission to [email protected] no later than February 28, 2022!

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Sex workers, fat folks, queer folks, and femmes are generally not encouraged to set boundaries for ourselves when it comes to sex . We’re told to act according to society’s script: please our partners, never ask for what we want, and never complain when we don’t get it. In this tarot-infused episode from Erica Sosa, the Queen of Cups and the Queen of Wands show us how to break away from all that to focus on our own joy, pleasure, and desires.

Check out Erica's blog, Revolutionary Hotness, which is all about celebrating herself as a fat femme in a world that wants her to be ashamed of it. Also, find her on Instagram here!

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Join me and my goyfriend (my gender-neutral word for a non-Jewish romantic partner) for a 2-part episode about our relationship conflicts and resolutions regarding my sex work, and the growth it's inspired in us both. In today's episode, we focus on a time that I was in the wrong; next week, my partner is in the hot seat.

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