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A Stripper's Guide PodcastAnti-SWer Stigma and Anti-Fat Stigma (feat. Aubrey Gordon)A Stripper's Guide pod is taking a little breaky-break for now, but I am very active on Substack, and I'm making a documentary.This is the season finale, hosted by Leilah and her friend Erica Sosa, who writes about fat femmes, desirability politics, and erotic autonomy on her Substack. Today we are geeking out because we get to speak with someone who inspires us both a lot.Aubrey Gordon is an author, columnist, and the cohost of Maintenance Phase, a podcast that debunks the diet industry. She was featured in a 2023 d...2023-05-2344 minA Stripper's Guide PodcastErica Sosa on Finding Fat Joy Through Pole DanceToday is an ADHD-riddled hot girl ride through some sexy and nuanced ideas! Leilah interviews her super cool friend, and friend of le pod, Erica Sosa (We love you Sose!) Sosa is a pole dancer, sex worker, and fat Puerto Rican femme. Her Substack and her social media are a love letter to fat femmes, including herself. Erica Sosa's Instagram & TwitterSupport the show2023-03-2232 min
A Stripper's Guide PodcastDecolonize Sexy - PART 2 (with Erica Sosa)Both sex workers and fat people must contend with a mainstream culture that feels entitled to our bodies in a way that is violent, objectifying, and dehumanizing. I wanted to explore this connection because it’s an important overlap that allows us to very clearly examine root causes. In the second half of this 2-part episode, me and my guest, Erica Sosa, look at just some of the real world effects of discrimination against both sex workers and fat folks. Check out my accompanying blog post, “Decolonize Sexy”, for more!Follow A Stripper's Guide on Instag...2022-03-1447 min
A Stripper's Guide PodcastDecolonize Sexy - PART 1 (with Erica Sosa)Both sex workers and fat people must contend with a mainstream culture that feels entitled to our bodies in a way that is violent, objectifying, and dehumanizing. I wanted to explore this connection because it’s an important overlap that allows us to very clearly examine root causes. In this 2-part episode, me and my guest, Erica Sosa, look at how media representations of both sex workers and fat folks reflects and perpetuates social stigma. Check out my accompanying blog post, “Decolonize Sexy”, for more!Follow A Stripper's Guide on InstagramFollow Erica Sosa o...2022-03-0747 min