S2 E14 AP: I Wrote a Ghost Story About the Dungeon That I Worked in for Years

When We're Not Hustling: Sex Workers Talking About Everything But

In this episode of "When We're Not Hustling: The After-Party," hosts Jessie Sage and Emily Foster are joined by guest host Melodie KG for her final episode in September. The trio discusses their experiences with managing multiple public personas and the complications that arise from separating their professional and private lives. They delve into the challenges sex workers face when publishing under pseudonyms, sharing personal anecdotes about navigating privacy and safety concerns.

The conversation then shifts to reflecting on the interview with dominatrix and writer Stephanie Parent, who authored a Gothic horror novel set in a haunted LA dungeon where she worked. The hosts reflect on the process of confronting and exaggerating real-life fears and trauma for creative purposes, highlighting the psychological complexities involved. They draw parallels with their own experiences and discuss the broader implications of grappling with personal demons through art, particularly in the context of sex work.

In This Episode:

00:11: Welcome and Farewell to Melodie KG

00:29: Importance of Community

01:10: Stephanie Parent: Dominatrix and Gothic Horror Writer

01:47: Navigating Publishing with Real vs. Pseudonyms

04:20: Complications of Public vs. Private Personas

06:48: Real-life Privacy and Digital Connectivity Challenges

10:51: Facing and Exaggerating Real-life Traumas in Writing

14:30: Shifting Preferences in Horror with Age and Experience

18:13: Interacting with Trauma and Mastery Over Fears

People:

Guest: Stephanie Parent

Hosts: Jessie Sage, Emily Foster, Melodie KG

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

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