Crystal Hefner's Journey to Freedom: How to find strength after manipulation and control

A Gay and A NonGay

W!ZARD Studios

Sexuality, Health & Fitness, Comedy, Mental Health

4.3 • 632 Ratings

🗓️ 6 March 2024

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

Crystal Hefner sheds light on her time at the infamous Playboy Mansion, from the glamour of the mansion to the shadows of manipulation, abuse and control. James and Dan discuss Hugh Hefner's legacy and the dark underbelly of the Playboy empire. From the pressures of maintaining physical perfection to the emotional and financial exploitation. Crystal shares her conflicting feelings about her relationship with Hefner and her eventual realisation of the toxic dynamics at play. Crystal's journey highlights the importance of self-respect and empowerment in breaking free from abusive situations. Follow our instagram and TikTok to view this episode, search 'GayNonGay'. Grab a copy of Crystal Hefner's book Only Say Good Things here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Domestic abuse isn't funny, but my show is, Hey, Babes, it's me, James, and my stand-up hour.
0:06.0	Sorry, I hurt your son, said my ex to my mum, is playing London at my first ever off-West
0:11.3	End venue, Park Theatre in Finsbury Park on Saturday, the 12th of July, and listeners to a gay
0:17.7	and non-gay can grab a discount with the code gay 10 because I love you.
0:23.1	Mu-man-mo-ma-moa. That sounded gross. Book now at James Barcom. I'm also back in Edinburgh this summer
0:28.9	from the 30th of July to the 24th of August. You can grab tickets for both shows at my website,
0:34.3	James Barcom. Love you. Enjoy today's episode.
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1:11.0	I think he was gay.
1:12.6	I don't know.
1:13.8	I mean, I've heard stories.
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