In S3 E5 of When We're Not Hustling, Jessie Sage sits down with Jet Setting Jasmine, an award-winning adult film director, psychotherapist, and master fetish trainer, to discuss perimenopause, evolving identities, and the challenges of navigating life, family, and sex work with autonomy and care. They explore the impact of bodily changes, the importance of boundary-setting, and Jasmine’s unique approach to parenting and education through travel. This episode offers a candid look at embracing new phases of life with confidence, community, and self-acceptance.

In this Episode:

00:02:51 Introduction of guest Jet Setting Jasmine
00:03:47 Discussion on perimenopause and its impact on daily life.
00:06:33 Conversation about the symptoms and lack of awareness regarding perimenopause.
00:10:28 Exploration of mood changes and personality shifts during perimenopause.
00:14:37 Concerns about sex drive changes due to perimenopause and how it affects sex work.
00:19:23 Discussion on adaptability in sex work as one ages and changes.
00:26:51 The impact of perimenopause on relationships and personal life.
00:41:51 Changes in family dynamics and embracing new roles as children grow.
00:54:49 Traveling with children and accommodating their needs in new environments.
01:01:32 Closing thoughts on perimenopause, its broader impacts, and the importance of sharing experiences with others going through similar life stages.

Guest:

Jet Setting Jasmine is an award-winning adult film director, entertainer, and master fetish trainer. She is also a licensed psychotherapist and educator who uses her expertise in mental health to advocate for a more inclusive and ethically-sound adult entertainment industry. Challenging Conventional Approaches to Sex, Jasmine is the co-owner, along with partner King Noire, of Royal Fetish Films, a multi-channel adult-entertainment business that resists the discriminatory tropes common in the art of entertainment and the mainstream adult industry. The filmmakers at Royal Fetish Films combine love for artistic and sensual film, with the need for authentic sexual representation. The result is blazing-hot content that stimulates the audience to explore their sexual boundaries in an area free from stigma. Her work on the decolonization of sex and pornography, as well as her advocacy for sex-positive parenting, recently landed her on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. She has also appeared in major publications such as Vice, Playboy, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, NPR, Essence, BBC, and Psychology Today.

Instagram:

X: @JetSetJasmine

Bluesky: @JetSettingJasmine.bsky.social

XXX Content: RoyalFetishXXX.com

Website: jetsettingjasmine.com

The Rest:

Host: Jessie Sage

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

Sponsor: Assembly Four

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In this episode of When We're Not Hustling, Jessie Sage sits down with long-time friend Xanthe Rhea to discuss her journey from stripping to full-service sex work. Xanthe shares insights into the financial pressures dancers face, including the challenges of "pay-to-work" club systems, and how these experiences shaped her transition within the industry. Beyond sex work, the conversation explores Xanthe's passion for urban farming, her background in herbalism, and her commitment to holistic health practices. They discuss the philosophical differences between herbalism and Western medicine, as well as the social and environmental benefits of local, organic farming. The episode delves into the challenges of urban gardening, including community resistance and regulatory hurdles, and reflects on the intersection of climate change, empowerment, and personal growth. Xanthe concludes by sharing her vision for balancing her farming aspirations with her work in the sex industry.

In this Episode:

00:00:06 Introduction to When We're Not Hustling
00:02:49 Guest introduction: Xanthe Rhea
00:05:00 Experiences in dancing and stripping
00:09:52 Labor issues and female labor struggles
00:14:10 Urban gardening and farming experiences
00:16:11 Herb school and herbalism
00:21:39 Code switching between herbalism and Western medicine
00:30:19 Midwives and naturalistic approaches
00:37:02 Health tips and firewater benefits
00:42:33 Importance of organic, local produce
00:51:48 Interpersonal skills learned from sex work
00:57:57 Vision for future farming and community living
01:01:20 Plans for 2025 and touring goals
01:05:02 Where to find Xanthe Rhea online

Guest:

I'm a traveling stripper from Pittsburgh who is transitioning to in-person sex work. Right now, I'm also working on aerial skills to become a traveling feature performer. I have a formal education in nursing. Once I finished my nursing program and obtained my license I ran screaming into herbalism education and started getting serious/obsessive about travel dancing. I also trained with a trail-building non-profit when I was a teenager. This experience stays with me in the form of desire to find sweet hiking spots or natural swim spots wherever I travel. I'm looking forward to continue to build community resilience within the SWer community and the femme community at large that's built on radical honesty, pleasure and connectedness. P.S. In my future there will be chickens.

Website: xantherhea.com

Bluesky: x-rhea.bsky.social

Recommendation:

Books:

Saturn Return Survival Guide by Lisa Stardust

Dreaming the Soul Back Home by Robert Moss

The Rest:

Host: Jessie Sage

Producer: Emily Foster

Music: Benjamin J Benamati

Sponsor: Assembly Four

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When We’re Not Hustling is a 501(c)(3) non-profit project of the Social Good Fund.

You can support our show with your tax-deductive donation HERE.