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Podcast: On The Whorizon
Episode: EP 144: The dark side of porn: Angel Rivera on trauma, recovery & taking back your power
Description: In episode 144 of 'On the Whorizon, ' SWCEO founder and host MelRoseMichaels sits down with award-winning adult performer Angel Rivera for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the realities behind the camera. Angel shares their seven-year journey in the porn industry, revealing the hidden traumas, power struggles, studio exploitation, and the battles with addiction and burnout that many creators quietly endure. Together, they discuss the challenges of reclaiming your name, developing self-respect in a high-pressure environment, and finding healthier paths to creativity and personal fulfillment. Listeners will hear firsthand about surviving toxic studio culture, navigating the mental pressures of adult w...