About this episode
Robin van Denderen joins Something For Everybody this week. Robin stepped into the hidden world behind the sex industry. She listened to women's stories, studied their realities, and sought to understand their pain and resilience. Her passion led to the founding of Stay With Me, a nonprofit that brings insider understanding to light and walks with women as they find a way out. In this conversation, Robin shares her journey from Amsterdam to the United States, discussing the cultural differences she experienced, her passion for food, and the challenges of immigration. She delves into the complexities of identity, masculinity, and the sex industry, particularly focusing on her nonprofit, Stay With Me, which aims to help women in prostitution. Robin emphasizes the importance of outreach, understanding individual stories, and the need for community support to break the cycle of intergenerational prostitution. - Timestamps: 00:00 Personal Check-in 03:00 Cultural Reflections on Amsterdam 06:00 Anticipation of Homecoming 09:09 The Impact of Immigration 11:52 Transition to American Life 15:10 Entrepreneurial Spirit in America 17:57 Expectations of Fatherhood 21:02 Understanding the Red Light District 23:53 The History of Prostitution in Amsterdam 26:52 The Complexity of Choice in Sex Work 36:59 Understanding Choices in the Sex Industry 39:50 Identity and the Journey to Healing 43:45 The Misconception of Empowerment in Selling One's Body 48:16 The Intergenerational Cycle of Prostitution 56:46 Legalization vs. Criminalization of Sex Work 01:01:03 The Mission of Stay With Me Foundation - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Social Media Links: Main Website: https://www.staywithme407.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staywithme407/ - Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Recorded on June 3rd, 2025) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #360 - War, Morality, & American Values: Navigating Complex Realities - Jake Donnelly https://everybodyspod.com/donelly/ #376 - Why You NEED to Hit the Mental Gym - Dr. Emily Anhalt https://everybodyspod.com/anhalt/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/