Candace Horbacz | What Does Porn Do to Your Brain? Controversial Thoughts From a Former Adult Entertainment Star KKP: 571

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Candice Horbacz. She spent the past 12+ years working in the adult industry and started out when she was just around 19. That is obviously not living life on tiptoe; rather, embracing it with open arms. Everyone's probably had a moment where you just felt pulled to something, and you couldn't articulate it and understand its nature. But you just knew that that's where you were supposed to be at that time, and that’s how Candice got into the adult industry. Candice didn't believe she would have lasted at a regular job if she hadn't been able to step into her feminine power and use that as a means to have radical confidence, tap into her sexuality, and have this ultimate form of freedom that she didn't see elsewhere. According to her, it wouldn't have worked if someone had told her where to be, how to dress, how long to work, or where to work. It would have been too much control.  For the majority of her career, she was a contract star, which was what she desired. It appeared to be the simplest, most foreseeable method to have predictable income control. To let the people she was filming know exactly what was going to happen on set and to feel in control. But this was not the case, and instead, people kept pushing her boundaries. Candice ended up starting her production company. Now, she has an agency where they're helping creators own their own content. They help them realize their worth, and potential and encourage them to diversify and use content creation as a stepping stone rather than a means to an end. The beginning: Over ten years ago, Candice started webcamming while getting her degree in Psychology. As she became increasingly mainstream (HUGE!) in the adult entertainment industry (Eva Lovia), she experienced a gamut of experiences: from webmasters trying to steal her name to having been wrongfully terminated from a massive contract for standing up for herself. When she finally left the mainstream industry, she felt passionate about supporting other creators to be empowered and protected with their content. The present: Now, Candice is an Investor & Co-Founder of an agency for content creators (both adult & mainstream) alongside her husband. Furthermore, with her newfound passion for health & wellness, she has been hosting, investing, and participating in wellness retreats that use psychedelics to improve her mental health, her wellness, and her relationships - as someone who has had a long journey of exploring the mind and connection to spirituality In this episode, Candice speaks about how can you secure your future and follow your passion. She talks about her experiences in the adult industry and how she made the shift to be aligned with what she wants to do in her life. Tune in as Candice talks about dealing with criticism, pressure and stress, OnlyFans, addiction to pornography and Hormone Replacement Therapy for women. Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- Download your FREE Vegetable Oil Allergy Card here: https://onlineoffer.lpages.co/vegetable-oil-allergy-card-download/ / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Wild Pastures: $20 OFF per Box for Life + Free Shipping for Life + $15 OFF your 1st Box! https://wildpastures.com/promos/save-20-for-life-lf?oid=6&affid;=132&source;_id=podcast&sub1;=ad BonCharge: Blue light Blocking Glasses, Red Light Therapy, Sauna Blankets & More. Visit https://boncharge.com/pages/ketokamp and use the coupon code KETOKAMP for 15% off your order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list. [06:55] What can you do with dealing with criticism from other people? Candice had a lot of people cut her off and some people never bridged that gap, even certain family members. People are our mirrors, and how you present yourselves to one another reflects how you feel about yourself and your own journeys. If something makes us feel viscerally or strongly, it probably has more to do with us personally.  The most significant people in Candace’s life still care about her despite her choices. She can screw up and they won't leave her. It's unconditional love and acceptance. [12:36] Do what is right from your heart and put everything you say into action. Candice was making decisions based on fear like, she has to keep shooting because of the scarcity mindset that she had around finances, and not truly believing that she could be successful on her own. Regardless of what industry you work in, no matter who you work for, it takes you to make a big bold move to understand your own worth. [19:04] OnlyFans: An effective way to make money while still treating your body and yourself with respect. There are creators on there that are not explicit at all. There are comedians, cooks, and personal trainers. You can make it whatever you want. If you do want to.  There's probably 15-20 % that are operating aboveboard, but they're not trying to sell sex on any level. You can do it for whatever your business is, but if you are trying to do it even if it's not explicit, like bikini photos, or sexy glamour shots, it's a cool way to build an audience. You are 100% in control of what you show, what you shoot, and you own the content. [21:31] What does pornography actually do to your brain? Sex, porn, and gambling don't actually qualify as addictions if you actually have a brain scan and go through the list of criteria for what characterizes an addiction.  Most of the people that are using that terminology have a very religious and undertone agenda to it.  Don't look at it as a threat and use it as a tool to spice up your relationship. Sex and intimacy are inextricably connected. You have to work on intimacy. Men should do the work to still keep the romance within the relationship and women should also show up to be that sexy goddess.  Whether it's porn, rom-com, or erotica, it will become a problem if you bring that entertainment into your life with the idea that it should reflect your reality. Therefore, it comes down to open and honest communication, asking your partner what they want while also being open and receptive to it, without putting any pressure on them to be the star. [36:55] The Many Benefits of a Daily Meditation Practice If you don't have 15 minutes a day to meditate, then you need to do it for an hour. It creates more time and energy. And if you do specific mindfulness meditations, it's five times more effective than sleep. [46:34] Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Valuable Tool for Women?  Find someone reputable and professional that can help you, and you can play around with your hormones. It could be as simple as just putting on cream. Just because you're a woman doesn't mean that you shouldn't be taking your Hormonal Health into your own hands, because you absolutely can. Find a doctor that supports you, and whom you trust and take a look at where you are. AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode:  Website: https://www.chattingwithcandice.com/  Follow Candice Horbacz: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicehorbacz/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicehorbacz/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/candicehorbacz  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/candicehorbacz  Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- Download your FREE Vegetable Oil Allergy Card here: https://onlineoffer.lpages.co/vegetable-oil-allergy-card-download/ / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Wild Pastures: $20 OFF per Box for Life + Free Shipping for Life + $15 OFF your 1st Box! https://wildpastures.com/promos/save-20-for-life-lf?oid=6&affid;=132&source;_id=podcast&sub1;=ad BonCharge: Blue light Blocking Glasses, Red Light Therapy, Sauna Blankets & More. 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