Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing.
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Today's guest is Margo Steines, author of
Brutalities: A Love Story. In this episode, we discuss Margo's experience as a dominatrix, sex work then vs. now, the toxic societal pressures on women's bodies in the 90s and how that resulted in eating disorders for both of us, her stint as a high-rise welder, advice she would give her former self about an abusive relationship, what it was like to be pregnant during the pandemic, how she feels about motherhood, and more. Follow Margo on Instagram
@redstateblues.
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