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May 2024
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85. Victoria Sinis - The Dark Side of On...

Jeremy Lipkowitz
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In this episode of 'Unhooked,' host Jeremy interviews Victoria Sinis, a former marketing professional for an OnlyFans agency who now speaks out against the platform. Victoria shares her journey from being captivated by the perceived glamour and financial allure of OnlyFans to witnessing its darker side. She discusses the manipulation, coercion, and long-term consequences for women and men involved in the industry. The conversation also delves into the broader societal impacts, such as the distortion of healthy relationships and the objectification of women. Victoria offers practical advice for young women considering OnlyFans and highlights the importance of education and self-awareness. Tune in for a comprehensive look into the hidden struggles behind the OnlyFans facade.

00:00 Welcome to Unhooked: A Deep Dive into OnlyFans

00:34 The Allure and Reality of OnlyFans

05:09 The Turning Point: From OnlyFans to Advocacy

09:30 The Dark Side of OnlyFans: Exploitation and Objectification

14:30 Navigating the Complexities of Porn and OnlyFans

22:08 Addressing the Objectification and Manipulation in the Industry

31:24 The Porn Industry's Overwhelming Influence

34:33 Championing a Holistic Approach to Sexuality and Self-Worth

35:41 Navigating the Temptations of OnlyFans and Pornography

42:06 The Role of Education in Shaping Young Minds

57:44 Final Thoughts


Connect with Victoria online: IG- Victoria.sinis Tiktok- Vic.sinis


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ABOUT JEREMY LIPKOWITZ

Jeremy overcame addiction, shame, self-judgement, and depression in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness not only helped him let go of destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning and purpose in his life.

For the past 10 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, and companies throughout Asia and the US. He holds a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Genetics and Genomics, and spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching mindfulness.

Jeremy is also an ICF certified Executive Coach. As a former scientist and academic, Jeremy has a great passion for bringing his EI based coaching skills into the corporate and professional world. He realizes how powerful & transformative these practices can be for skeptics and senior-level managers. He is known for his calm and grounded demeanor, his expertise in habits and high-performance, and his compassionate approach to transformation.

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