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Keisha Grey on The Adult Industry, Addiction & A Love Story - Chatting with Candice EP 38

Written By Candice Horbacz on Wednesday, Apr 14, 2021 | 12:00 AM

 
Keisha Grey is a highly acclaimed former adult star with more than 1.5 million fans on Instagram. Her meteoric rise to become one of the most sought-after actresses in the industry was not without a few hiccups, though. First, Keisha battled addiction, and her fall from grace led to a short stint at Dunkin Donuts. Nonetheless, her determination to kick out the habit and subsequent journey to sobriety is a story of perseverance, gratitude, and love. Interestingly, Keisha is our most requested guest, and she talks about her exit from mainstream shooting, finding love, and why pornography is an art. WEBSITE: https://www.chattingwithcandice.com ***PLEASE NOTE*** Chatting With Candice is a significant break from the typical content viewers have come to expect from ⚠DISCLAIMER⚠ Under no circumstances does the cast of Chatting With Candice endorse, support, or condone all views and opinions presented by guests on the show. The cast of Chatting With Candice is here to provide balanced discussion about a variety of hot-button topics and encourage all viewers to do their own due diligence before purchasing, supporting, sharing, or promoting anything mentioned by our hosts or guests. The Chatting With Candice platform is for informed discourse on a variety of topics and designed to provide a balanced view of current events, sensitive subjects, and relevant matters that permeate our current culture. Listen responsibly and do your due diligence accordingly. Timestamps [00:03:50] Introducing Keisha Grey [00:07:45] Learning to say No [00:09:48] Having standards and setting an excellent example for other girls [00:10:50] The link between poor sex education and early pornography indulgence [00:15:00] Keisha's fight against child trafficking [00:17:20] Keisha's struggle with addiction [00:20:50] How Keisha balanced a long-term relationship and her onscreen career [00:24:14] Surviving an overdose and the road to recovery [00:28:01] Battling a relapse  [00:34:40] Affirmations and gratitude lists [00:36:30] Handling cyberstalking and personal privacy [00:41:50] The competitive nature of the adult industry  [00:43:44] Porn as an art [00:49:48] Keisha's encounter with manipulative agents [00:51:37] Dissecting the proposed 21 and Over rule [00:55:50] Using social media to make a difference [00:59:30] Keisha's transition from mainstream to self-production [01:01:37] How value impacts on-screen performances [01:06:25] The difference between fantasy and glorified abuse [01:08:20] Regulating the industry using a paywall  [01:13:34] Keisha's love story [01:15:40] Keisha's exist from mainstream shooting [01:16:40] Losing everything and starting from the bottom [01:19:13] Working at Dunkin Donuts [01:21:15] Adult stars dealing with different personalities off-screen [01:24:40] Battling anxiety issues [01:26:20] Keisha's goals and ambitions #Podcast #mentalhealth #addiction