EP32: Soma Snakeoil on Creative Edges as an Artist, Activist & Dominatrix

July 15, 2020—Soma Snakeoil is an artist, activist, dominatrix, and all-around fascinating human being. In this episode, we talk about living and working on the edge of creativity and how radical honesty can lead to deep intimacy.

Show Notes

1:00 Soma’s introduction.

1:31 Oscillating between exploration and going deep on one project.

3:16 Setting art down when you don’t have something to say.

4:16 Filling a void vs accepting a void. Lean into having space.

5:07 Stripping and learning how to “walk” in your body.

6:18 Owning your space. Confidence creates boundaries.

8:11 Why is itself-care harder than caring for others?

9:07 Choosing and stepping into a new name.

10:56 At what point does a name become a point of no return?

12:19 Aggressive honesty. Deciding not to hide yourself anymore.

13:50 When do you pass on 100% honesty?

15:24 Starting with the “hard thing” leads to intimacy.