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individuals the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding pornography by raising

awareness on the harmful effects using only science, facts,

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My name is Garrett Johnson, and today's episode is with Alia.

She's a person who has experienced the harmful effects of pornography and sexual exploitation in some devastating

ways. She grew up in Ventura, California, with a young mother who wasn't ready to prioritize her.

At a young age, Alia experienced child sexual abuse at the hands of her mother's boyfriend.

She went on to experience sex trafficking as a child and ultimately ended up in

the porn industry. About four years ago, Alia decided to transition away from the commercial

sex industry. Today, she's an involved mother, has finished a four-year degree, and is helping

other people who have experienced sexual exploitation.

We want these conversations to be educational, uplifting, and hopeful. As we sit down with

experts, influencers, activists, and people with personal accounts, we cover a wide variety

of topics that may be triggering to some. You can refer to the episode notes for a specific trigger warning.

Listener discretion is advised.

With that being said, let's jump into the conversation.

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