(TW: This episode talks about su!cide)

In this conversation, Sas discusses her journey with tattoos, growing up Iranian, her career as a makeup artist in the adult industry and esthetician, transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, and her experience with an Ayahuasca trip. She also shares her struggles with depression and her work in the adult industry. Sas emphasizes the importance of self-expression, self-acceptance, and the liberation of sex workers. In this conversation, Sas and Von discuss various aspects of the adult industry, including discrimination, talents and identities, shaming and stigma, perceptions and realities, consent and realism, and misconceptions and working conditions.

Takeaways

• Tattoos can hold deep personal meaning and serve as a form of self-expression.
• Cultural and societal stigmas can impact one's perception of tattoos and self-identity.
• Career aspirations may change over time, and it's important to pursue what brings fulfillment and happiness.
• Transitioning to a vegan lifestyle can have positive effects on health and well-being.
• Ayahuasca trips can provide profound self-realization and healing, but ongoing work is necessary for personal growth and mental health.
• Addiction is a complex issue that requires ongoing support and self-reflection.
• Sex workers deserve respect and recognition for their agency and liberation. The adult industry faces discrimination and double standards, with women often receiving hate and discrimination for their choices.
• Adult performers have talents and identities beyond their work in the industry, and it is important to recognize and respect that.
• Shaming and stigma surrounding the adult industry can have negative impacts on performers' personal and professional lives.
• There are misconceptions about the adult industry, including the belief that it is dirty or unprofessional, when in reality, there are strict working conditions and policies in place.
• Consent is a crucial aspect of the adult industry, and performers have the right to set boundaries and withdraw consent at any time.
• It is important to separate the portrayal of adult performers in movies from their real lives and treat them with respect and dignity.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction and Background

(01:07) Getting Tattoos and Their Meaning

(05:03) Growing Up Iranian and the Stigma of Tattoos

(09:29) Career Aspirations and Becoming a Makeup Artist

(13:00) Becoming an Esthetician

(16:31) Services Offered as an Esthetician

(17:19) Transitioning to a Vegan Lifestyle

(22:01) Ayahuasca Trip and Overcoming Depression

(27:22) Ayahuasca Experience and Self-Realization

(35:21) Struggles with Addiction and Recovery

(40:37) Working as a Makeup Artist in the Adult Industry

(42:31) Appreciation for Sex Workers and Liberation

(42:58) Discrimination and Double Standards

(45:01) Talents and Identities

(46:15) Shaming and Stigma

(48:31) Perceptions and Realities

(51:19) Consent and Realism

(52:29) Misconceptions and Working Conditions



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