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Send us Fan Mail Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? In this solo episode of In The Thickk Of It, Amanda Thickk talks procrastination, productivity guilt, and how to actually get things done without driving yourself crazy. 🔥 In This Episode: The "Chunky Monkey" method for overwhelming tasksWhy being busy doesn't mean being productiveHow childhood conditioning creates productivity guiltOvercoming perfectionism and procrastinationWhy doing ONE important thing a day is enough⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – The Never-Ending To-Do List 02:00 – The Chunky Monkey Method 04:30 – Prioritizing What Matters 05:35 – The Emotional Side of Productivity 07:35 – Childhood Conditioning & Guilt 11:25 – Breaking the "Have To" Mentality 13:55 – One Important Thing a Day 14:35 – Lessons From Costa Rica 17:20 – Final Thoughts 🌐 https://amandathickk.com Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Could your relationship survive if your partner’s job required intimacy with other people? Dreads Way and Lyric Sky have figured out how to build a real relationship inside the adult entertainment industry while maintaining successful individual brands, growing LyricsWay together, raising families, and planning for a future far beyond performing. In this episode of 'In the Thickk of It', Dreads Way and Lyric Sky talk about how they met, the difference between on-camera chemistry and real intimacy, and why trust without control has been essential to making their relationship work. They also get into the business side of the adult industry—from professionalism and personal branding to production, advocacy, testing, fitness, and creating opportunities for other performers. Find Lyric Sky on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lyricskyceo/ Find Dreads Way on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dreads_way/ Their combo Lyrics Way Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyricswayofficial/ Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail A quick birthday trip to Nicaragua turned into a wild story about customs, a stolen Rolex, friendship, money, and what really matters. In this solo episode, Amanda shares the chaos of the trip—and the deeper reminder it gave her about prioritizing relationships, showing people you love them, and giving yourself grace when you haven’t always shown up perfectly. In this episode: • A chaotic arrival in Nicaragua • The Rolex customs disaster • Turning down thousands of dollars in work • Why friendship can be more valuable than money • Isolation, boundaries, and cutting people off • Learning to be a better friend • Prioritizing relationships before it’s too late • Giving yourself grace and choosing connection CHAPTERS 00:00 – Nicaragua begins 03:01 – The birthday trip 05:18 – The Rolex problem 09:16 – The watch is gone 10:36 – Turning down work 12:31 – Friendship over money 15:21 – Isolation & cutting people off 18:35 – Prioritizing relationships 20:16 – What the trip taught me Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail What if the relationship patterns you keep repeating are being driven by your nervous system? Summer Valentino joins In the Thickk of It to talk about somatic healing, attachment, trauma responses, limerence, and the role the body plays in love and relationships. We get into why certain connections feel so intense, how childhood patterns can shape attraction, and what it takes to regulate your nervous system and create healthier relationships. Summer also shares her own healing journey and how breathwork and somatic practices can help people reconnect with themselves, communicate better, and break old cycles. Find Summer Valentino on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/summer.valentino/ Find Summer's website here: https://the-systm.com Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Loneliness isn’t always about being alone—it can come from feeling unseen, misunderstood, or disconnected even when people are all around you. Amanda shares her own experience with loneliness and six perspective shifts that can help you build deeper connections, stop depending on outside validation, and actually enjoy being yourself. We talk about: Quality vs. quantity in relationshipsWalking away from toxic connectionsSelf-worth and lonelinessBecoming comfortable with who you areOpening up without fear of judgmentCreating more genuine human connectionSupport the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Crystal Blue has built a career by refusing to fit neatly into anyone else’s box. The AVN, XBIZ and Urban X-nominated BBW performer gets candid about the realities of the adult industry, marriage, motherhood, body image, and the surprisingly normal life behind the fantasy. From growing up in a sheltered Pentecostal environment to moving to Las Vegas with just $300 and quickly earning her first AVN nomination, Crystal shares how an unexpected path became a career. She also opens up about social media bullying, medical fat bias, BBW vs. SSBBW labels, fetishization, industry boundaries, and what she wants her future to look like. In this episode: * How Crystal Blue broke into the adult industry * Professional porn sets vs. independent content creation * Body positivity, social media hate and medical fat bias * Marriage, jealousy and making sex work work in a relationship * Motherhood and maintaining a life outside of her public persona * Moving to Las Vegas with $300 and earning an AVN nomination * BBW vs. SSBBW labels, fetishization and fan fantasy * Career longevity, money and planning for what comes next Find Crystal Blue on Instagram: @crystalbluepov Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Should you keep dating when what you really want is physical intimacy—or is there a more straightforward option? In this solo episode, Amanda answers a listener who wants a genuine relationship but hasn’t been able to move from dating into physical intimacy. She weighs whether he should wait, move on, or consider hiring a professional—and gets into dating intentions, sexual compatibility, sexless relationships, and why she doesn’t judge people who choose to see providers. Amanda talks about: Dating for a relationship vs. dating just to hook upHow to move toward intimacy without rushing someoneKnowing when to wait and when to move onWhy sexual compatibility mattersUnmet needs inside long-term relationshipsThe pros and cons of seeing a professionalHer response to questions sparked by the Ash Lauren episodeHave a question for a future solo episode? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/DCxcvwvafJfcAgY38 Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Finding the right people to collaborate with shouldn't require digging through endless DMs, hoping someone is legitimate, or relying on social media algorithms to connect you. Ted Buras created Collab GPS to give content creators a more professional way to find each other, organize collaborations, connect while traveling, and eventually handle more of the business that happens behind the scenes. In this episode, we talk about: • The problem Collab GPS is trying to solve for creators • Shadowbanning and the frustration of relying on social media • Vetting collaborators, creator verification, and safety • Why releases and 2257 documentation are so important • Ted's journey from working behind the camera to creating content himself • Building a startup while raising his son as a single father • Becoming comfortable with his sexuality later in life • His next project, Joystiq, and his vision for a different kind of LGBTQ platform • The deeper theme connecting both of his businesses: helping people find each other What starts as a conversation about creator technology becomes a much bigger discussion about entrepreneurship, risk, fatherhood, sexuality, self-acceptance, and building something you genuinely believe can help people. Sign up for CollabGPS.com with my referral code: REF98E9763A Find Ted Buras on Instagram @the.denverdaddy Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda gets real about procrastination, overwhelm, and the trap of waiting until everything is “perfect” before you start. From a messy house and unfinished to-do lists to putting off filming altogether, this episode is about recognizing how easily preparation can become avoidance. Sometimes the thing standing between you and the life you want isn’t ability—it’s simply doing the thing before you feel completely ready. If you’ve been waiting for the right time, the right mood, or the right circumstances to finally start… this one is for you. Submit your questions for Amanda to answer on future episodes: https://forms.gle/WGMDfxviHPMyG7Ye9 Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build a 20-year career in adult entertainment and still keep evolving? Krystal Davis’ story goes far beyond what people see on screen. Before entering the adult industry, she worked in healthcare, earned a business degree, and spent 15 years teaching children with special needs. Today, she’s an award-winning creator, producer, entrepreneur, and Urban X Hall of Fame inductee. In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Krystal talks about the business mindset behind her longevity, raising children while working in adult entertainment, the role her husband plays behind the scenes, and what years of rejection taught her about confidence and knowing her worth. We also get into: Building a sustainable career without losing yourselfMarriage, motherhood, and life behind the personaBody image, rejection, and industry expectationsFinally winning after years of nominationsHer move into directing, producing, and the next chapter of her careerKrystal’s story is proof that sometimes the people who don’t fit the mold are the ones who build the most interesting careers. Find Krystal Davis on X @krystaldavisxxx Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail After 20 years in the adult entertainment industry, Shaundam has learned that longevity has a lot less to do with what happens on camera — and a lot more to do with business, professionalism, adaptability, and constantly learning. Shaundam brings two decades of hard-earned experience to a conversation that goes far beyond performing. He breaks down how he’s built a sustainable career while balancing fatherhood, production, entrepreneurship, and multiple income streams — including a deep dive into the world of VR. From immersive storytelling and expensive equipment to the surprising earning potential of VR content, Shaun gets into the business decisions behind his longevity, what new creators consistently get wrong, and why professionalism matters just as much as what happens on camera. In this episode: How Shaun built a 20-year career in adult entertainmentWhat it really takes to succeed as male talentBalancing parenting, travel, and an unconventional careerTurning performing into production and entrepreneurshipThe business and technology behind VR contentWhy VR became significantly more profitable for himThe cost of cameras, editing equipment, and storageBuilding multiple income streams beyond performingWhy professionalism and appearance matterHis advice for new male and female creatorsSeparating your personal struggles from your public brandMaking money and thinking bigger at industry eventsCHAPTERS 00:00 – Why business comes first 03:00 – How Shaundam entered the industry 05:00 – What male performers really need 12:00 – Balancing fatherhood and work 14:00 – From performer to entrepreneur 18:00 – Building production companies & VR 22:00 – Creating an immersive VR experience 27:00 – The expensive reality of VR production 30:00 – Why VR makes more money 32:00 – Teaching yourself editing & technology 35:00 – Life outside the industry 43:00 – Advice for new male talent 49:00 – Professionalism, image & longevity 50:00 – Personal life vs. your public brand 57:00 – Making money at industry events 58:00 – What’s next for Shaundam Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Ash Lauren joins Amanda Thickk for a candid conversation about losing over 50 pounds, overcoming food addiction, navigating body dysmorphia, and rebuilding her confidence through fitness and cosmetic surgery. She shares the realities of using Ozempic and peptides, recovering from multiple surgeries abroad, and why changing your body doesn't always change the way you see yourself. The conversation also dives into the business of adult entertainment, why escorting became her primary career, what thousands of clients have taught her about men, relationships, and infidelity, plus how a lifelong love of gaming unexpectedly launched her into the adult industry. Honest, funny, and full of unexpected insight, this episode goes far beyond the headlines. Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail Ken from BBW Highway has spent nearly two decades helping launch careers while staying almost entirely behind the camera. In one of his first on-camera interviews, he joins Amanda Thickk for an honest conversation about what really happens behind the scenes of the adult industry—and why professionalism, boundaries, and reputation matter far more than most people realize. They discuss how performers break into the business, the reality of STI testing and industry safety, common mistakes newcomers make, dating after years in adult entertainment, traveling the world while running a production company, and why resilience, emotional maturity, and protecting your peace are essential both in business and in life. Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with veteran performer Carmen Valentina for a candid, funny, and surprisingly insightful conversation about life in the adult industry, intimacy, creativity, and staying authentic after nearly two decades in the business. Carmen shares how she got her start through Craigslist, what has changed over the years, and why communication, boundaries, and genuinely enjoying the work have been key to her longevity. The conversation dives into industry misconceptions, domination and fetish content, fan encounters, social media struggles, and the difference between on-camera performance and real-life connection. Carmen also opens up about being an introvert, her love of painting and art, navigating industry politics, and the advice she would give to anyone thinking about entering the business today. In This Episode: *How Carmen got started in adult entertainment *Industry myths and behind-the-scenes realities *Intimacy vs. performance *Domination, fetishes, and custom content *Life as an introvert in a public industry *Art, painting, and creativity *Advice for new performers *Industry politics and professionalism *Building a brand beyond adult content Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of In the Thickk of It, Amanda Thickk sits down with one of her closest friends, Kris Cherry, for a raw, funny, and deeply personal conversation about life outside the adult industry. Kris opens up about everything from attending swingers parties and navigating modern relationships to surviving toxic relationships, raising a daughter as a single mom, and coping with the devastating loss of her twin sister. The two discuss red flags, green flags, dating after heartbreak, why Kris still believes her person is out there, and how friendship, family, and hope can carry us through even the darkest seasons of life. This episode is filled with laughter, vulnerability, relationship advice, and a reminder that no matter what you've been through, it's possible to keep your heart open. Topics Discussed: *Dating and relationships after 40 *Why some women don't see porn as cheating *Swingers parties, open-mindedness, and modern sexuality *Single motherhood and raising children alone *Red flags vs. green flags in relationships *Domestic violence and recovering from toxic relationships *Grief after losing a twin sibling *Maintaining hope after heartbreak *Friendship, healing, and emotional resilience *Why Kris still believes in true love Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Finding Out Amanda's Secret Job 03:00 Women Watching Porn 04:15 Swingers Parties & The Green Door 08:00 Wild Party Stories 10:00 Becoming a Mom at 37 12:00 Is Porn Cheating? 13:30 Still Believing in Love 15:00 Surviving a Toxic Relationship 20:00 Forgiveness & Boundaries 22:00 Dating the Wrong Men 25:00 Losing a Twin Sister 28:00 Dating Advice for Amanda 29:00 Red Flags vs Green Flags 32:00 The Little Things Matter 35:00 Staying Positive Through Hard Times 36:00 Grief, Depression & Healing 40:00 Never Giving Up on Love 42:00 Final Thoughts Support the show 🔥 Find all Amanda's links HERE: https://solo.to/amandathickk Thank you for listening!