Ep. 119 Secrets from the Porn Industry From Brazzers to Porn Hub: The Journey of Vic LaGina

Apply for a free Intimacy Breakthrough Call to learn about Heather’s Pathway to Passion coaching method. https://heathershannon.co/new-clients/  From Porn Industry to Author: The Journey of Vic LaGinaIn this episode, we sit down with Vic LaGina, a former producer and director in the adult entertainment industry who has transitioned to becoming an author. Vic recounts his 20-year career, the challenges he faced, and the path that led him to write his novel, 'Filthy: The Rise and Pending Death of Vic LaGina.' We delve into his experiences, from the surreal beginning of his career in Los Angeles to the ethical dilemmas and dark realities of the porn industry. Vic shares candid insights on consent, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, and his personal journey through addiction and recovery. Tune in for a raw and unfiltered conversation that explores the complexities and transformations of a life in porn.00:00 Introduction to Vic LaGina00:26 Vic's Journey into the Adult Entertainment Industry02:21 The Move to LA and Personal Struggles05:31 First Steps in the Porn Industry07:04 Building a Career in Porn10:17 Challenges and Realities of the Porn Industry15:26 Personal Reflections and Relationships29:46 Struggles with Addiction30:26 Turbulent Relationships31:54 Cleaning Up and Moving On33:00 Drug Use in the Porn Industry33:31 Consent and Compliance Challenges47:31 The Future of Porn54:44 Ethical Porn and Final ThoughtsWORK WITH HEATHER:Apply for a free Intimacy Breakthrough Call to learn about Heather’s Pathway to Passion coaching method. https://heathershannon.co/new-clients/  LET’S CONNECT! FIND HEATHER HERE ⤵️:Heather’s Website - https://HeatherShannon.co Heather’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/AskASexTherapist Heather’s YouTube - Check out the video version of this podcast & more! - https://www.youtube.com/@AskASexCoach  Heather’s Pathway to Passion- https://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/pathway Heather’s Courses- https://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/storeHeather’s Amazon Storefront- https://www.amazon.com/shop/heathershannonlcpc Connect with Vic LaGina:Vic’s website with book information: https://viclagina.com/Vic’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viclagina/ Vic’s X: https://x.com/viclagina SIMILARLY AWESOME EPISODES:Liked the episode? Here’s a few more episodes of Ask A Sex Therapist that you'll enjoy:Interviews with Authors Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNk9UKFYOfS6rCE0ZSz0Y8ifua7yNKYBJ&si=qcpQx53sWWCbNdmn Better Boundaries with Nookie https://youtu.be/_QfZw5u4NCM?si=fEcEd2zrADCEmBQy  RATE & REVIEW US!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here. https://podfollow.com/AskASexTherapist This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp