Elizabeth Foreman works sober in New Orleans strip clubs these days. Here she shares her experience with sex work and sobriety which has given her insight, tactics and coping mechanisms while she continues to share her healing journey with others. 4:00 disclaimer - experiential and not academic6:00 dancing instead of full-service9:00 confusing laws around sw and trafficking 13:00 NOLA vs PDX stripper economics17:00 how she got started in sobriety self-help20:00 alcoholism in the family and the club24:00 tips to not get drunk at the strip/club27:00 check-ins reminders29:00 AD - getthelayer.com - discount code ELLE32:00 why do you use while working?37:00 mental strain of sobriety40:00 why we numb out or use it to enhance performance48:00 practicing setting boundaries54:00 don’t stop drinking abruptly57:00 what happens when you stop drinking?1:01:00 do you have the wrong prescription?1:05:00 resource share1:08:00 the downsides of AA1:12:00 ADHD and sex tips, slow downTip Elizabeth for her sobriety help to CASHAPP $liz4mannolaFor more self-help books mentioned in the episode: See this list by Raina LeGrandYour host is ElleStanger.comSee my $1 Behind-The-Scenes at Patreon.com/strangebedfellowsPlease rate and review this podcast :)

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