logo
episode-header-image
May 2024
1h 1m

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

Jeremy Lipkowitz
About this episode

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


-------

Interested in getting 1:1 coaching support? Apply for a free discovery call: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/intro

GET NOTIFIED WHEN DOORS OPEN TO UNHOOKED RECOVERY: https://jeremylipkowitz.mykajabi.com/unhooked

Connect with me on Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyLipkowitz
-------------------


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.

Up next
Oct 6
How to Break Cycles of Porn, Drugs & Pain with Jesse Harless, Host of the Entrepreneurs in Recovery Podcast
🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: JeremyLipkowitz.com/introIn this episode of the Unhooked Podcast, I interview Jesse Harless, the host of Entrepreneurs in Recovery and a trauma-informed facilitator specializing in addiction recovery and mental ... Show More
57m 40s
Sep 29
How to Stop Living on Autopilot and Reclaim Your Life | Jeremy Lipkowitz Interviewed by Sam Webster Harris on The Growth Mindset Psychology Podcast
🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: JeremyLipkowitz.com/introIn this special episode, I'm sharing an insightful interview I had with Sam Webster Harris on The Growth Mindset Psychology Podcast. We delve into the intricacies of addiction, offering ... Show More
51m 54s
Sep 22
Stop Chasing This Metric! 5 Things You Should Actually Focus On To See If You’re Making Progress in Porn Addiction Recovery
🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: JeremyLipkowitz.com/introIn this episode, I debunk the myth that focusing solely on maintaining a streak is the key to overcoming addiction, specifically porn addiction. Instead, I explored five real signs of p ... Show More
13m 57s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2017
Episode 01: Sexuality and Mindfulness
Welcome to episode 01 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Dr Albert Wong. Dr Albert Wong is Marshall Scholar educated at Princeton and Oxford and has received extensive training in couple’s therapy from some of the nation’s leading relationship experts. In the 1990s, he se ... Show More
30m 33s
Mar 2024
#1 Way to Find Confidence Within When You Have Low Self- Esteem with Victoria Jackson
Today, let's welcome to the On Purpose podcast cosmetics entrepreneur, medical research trailblazer, and Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, Victoria Jackson. Victoria founded the global powerhouse brand Victoria Jackson Cosmetics where she irrevocably altered the beauty landscape wit ... Show More
1h 16m
Jun 2023
#165: People-Pleasing Thought Patterns & How to Break Them (Pt.1 with María-Victoria Albina)
Have you ever said “yes” when you really meant “no”? If so, then you might be a PEOPLE-PLEASER. For those of us who were raised as girls and women, people-pleasing is an all too familiar way of relating to those around us. Today we are joined by Somatic Life Coach María-Victoria ... Show More
52m 3s
Jun 2023
Birth Control and Female Athletic Performance | Victoria Felkar
Victoria Felkar is a doctoral candidate conducting interdisciplinary research on women’s health, reproductive function, and pharmaceutical steroid hormones. Her work offers a novel and critical perspective into the use of drugs for health and performance purposes within the femal ... Show More
1h 27m
Jun 2023
#166: Perfectionism and Nervous System Regulation (Pt.2 with María-Victoria Albina)
This one is for our fellow perfectionists. Those of us who were raised as girls and women, know how easy it is to fall into perfectionism, constantly equating our worth with how “perfect” we can appear to be. This is Part 2 of our conversation with Somatic Life Coach María-Victor ... Show More
45m 35s
Aug 2023
Mastering Sex, Power, Gender Roles, & The Secret to Maintaining Relationships That Last | Sadia Khan PT 2
Let’s keep the conversation going with relationship expert and psychologist, Sadia Khan, as we dive right into part two of the complex world of relationships and social dynamics that not everyone is willing to be honest about. In part 1 we unpacked the negative implications of ov ... Show More
1h 58m
Sep 2022
Overcoming Anorexia, Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia and Abuse and Finding Deep Self-Love, with Victoria Kleinsman
Today I’m talking to Victoria Kleinsman – a Brit living her best life in the Netherlands. Victoria is a food freedom & body love coach, inspirational speaker, podcast host, and writer. She is certified in psychology, spirituality and the science of nutrition and is also inspired ... Show More
55m 44s
Mar 2020
Sex Versus Survival: The Life and Ideas of Sabina Spielrein
Author's Talk: John Launer with Dr Graham Music Who was Sabina Spielrein? Her dramatic life story is most famous for her notorious affair with Carl Jung, dramatised in the film A Dangerous Method starring Keira Knightley. Yet she was a woman who overcame family and psychiatric ab ... Show More
1h 24m
Nov 2016
Gabrielle Bernstein: The Journey From Addiction to Awareness
Gabrielle Bernstein is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Universe Has Your Back and numerous other books.She's been featured on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday as "next-generation thought leader" and leads talks, retreats and meditations for sold-out audiences around the ... Show More
55m 5s