Ep. 17 - How I Found Healing After 7 Years in Prostitution | Andrea Heinz & Benjamin Nolot

Sep 12, 2023

Guest Andrea Heinz, a Canadian feminist, shares her journey of entering and leaving prostitution, while discussing the harms of 'sex work' ideology. The podcast examines the connection between trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, challenges misconceptions about the experience of the commercial sex industry, and explores the healing power of shared stories. It also addresses the complexities of the healing journey, the overrepresentation of indigenous populations in prostitution, and the importance of addressing what it means to be human in the fight against exploitation.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Understanding the Experience of the Commercial Sex Industry

01:53 • 18min

Reflections on Seeking Therapy for Emotional Connection

19:59 • 9min

The Healing Power of Shared Stories

28:50 • 3min

The Complexity of the Healing Journey

32:16 • 18min

The Alarming Overrepresentation of Indigenous Populations in Prostitution

50:25 • 7min

Exploring the Importance of What It Means to Be Human

56:55 • 5min