Pineapple Support Sets 2022 Support Group, Webinar Schedule

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Pineapple Support has announced an initial schedule of support groups and webinars for 2022.

The program includes both drop-in and specialist support groups, as well as a range of webinars on topics critical to performer health.

“I’m optimistic that, after two very difficult years, we’ll see a healthier 2022,” said CEO and founder Leya Tanit. “We’ve targeted our work where the need and demand is greatest, but we’ll be announcing more in the coming weeks and months. Be sure to follow us on social and sign up for our newsletter so that you can hear about upcoming events as they’re announced.”

All events are free unless otherwise specified.

DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUPS

  • Motivational Support Group For Performers & Producers (sponsored by CAM4)
    • Weekly drop-in support group with Nicki Line and Abigail Maher
    • Mondays, 4 p.m. (PST)
  • BIPOC Support Group
    • Weekly drop-in support group with Jasmine Johnson
    • Wednesdays, 4 p.m. (PST)
  • Male Support Group
    • Monthly drop-in support group with Jason Meisel
    • First Thursday of each month, 4 p.m. (PST)

SPECIALIST SUPPORT GROUPS

  • Strengthening the 6 Pillars Of Self-Esteem (sponsored By Pornhub)
    • Six-week support group with Nicki Line
    • Begins Feb. 1, 3 p.m. (PST)
  • DBT – Distress Tolerance (sponsored by Streamate)
    • Six-week support group with Sophia Graham
    • Begins March 3rd, 11 a.m. (PST).
  • Sexual Trauma
    • Six-week support group with Holly Mackin
    • Begins April 28, 12 p.m. (PST)
  • Resolving Sexual Compulsivity
    • Six-week support group with Silva Neves.
    • Begins June 7, 11 a.m. (PST)
  • Sex Work on the Spectrum (sponsored by Streamate)
    • Six-week support group with Nicole Landwehr
    • Begins July 11, 1 p.m. (PST)
  • Reflecting on Loss
    • Six-week support group with Rachael Wells
    • Begins Sept. 1, 2:30 p.m. (PST)
  • DBT — Interpersonal Effectiveness
    • Seven-week support group with Sophia Graham
    • Begins Oct. 6, 11 a.m. (PST)
  • Complex-PTSD — Exploring and Understanding Attachment Trauma
    • Six-week support group with Alex Zoloto
    • Begins Nov. 7, 4 p.m. (PST)
  • Preparing For and Making It Through December Holidays
    • Six-week support group with Emily Richman
    • Begins Dec. 2, 10 a.m. (PST)

WEBINARS

  • What To Expect From Therapy: You Are The Expert! (sponsored By SexyJobs)
    • Hosted by Devin D’shae
    • Feb. 17, 10 a.m. (PST)
  • Healing Through the Mind-Body Connection (sponsored by Xlovecam)
    • Hosted by Lindsay Rothschild
    •  March 21, 9 a.m. (PST)
  • Burnout, Ambition and Self-Sabotage (sponsored By Streamate)
    • Hosted by Steven Mollura
    •  April 21, 12 p.m. (PST)
  • Boundaries On Set (sponsored by Playboy)
    • Hosted by Jasmine Johnson
    • May 5, 10 a.m. (PST)
  • Would I Benefit From Therapy? (sponsored by Rabbit Reviews)
    • Hosted by Devin D’shae
    • Aug. 18, 10 a.m. (PST)
  • Suicidal Ideation
    • Hosted by Nicki Line
    • Sept. 21, 10 a.m. (PST)
  • Situational Anxiety: Engaging Your Whole Brain To Ease Stressful Situations (sponsored by Imlive)
    • Hosted by Emily Richman
    • Oct 14, 10 a.m. (PST)
  • Happy & Distracted: Living With Adult ADHD
    • Hosted by Katherine Smith
    • Dec. 6, 10 a.m. (PST)

For more information, and to make a reservation, click here

Leya Tanit Named 2022 XBIZ Honors ‘Community Figure of the Year’

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Pineapple Support founder and CEO Leya Tanit was named “Community Figure of the Year” by the 2022 XBIZ Honors, online industry edition.

“I want to thank XBIZ from the bottom of my heart for this recognition,” Tanit said. “This award only increases my determination to meet the increased demand we’re seeing. We’re pulling out all the stops in 2022, with extra support groups, workshops and online events scheduled to be announced over the coming months. This award is for everyone on the Pineapple team, for all the hard work they’ve been putting in.”

Pineapple Support, founded by Tanit in 2018, has so far connected over 5,000 adult performers and industry members to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support.

Winners of the 2022 XBIZ Honors, online industry edition, were presented Wednesday, Jan. 5 during the XBIZ 2022 conference. Click here for a full list of recipients.

Pineapple Support Announces Events Schedule for January

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Pineapple Support has announced its events schedule for the month.

The organization and its founder and CEO Leya Tanit will participate in a number of panels and events at XBIZ 2022, unspooling through Thursday this week in Hollywood, and the inaugural X3 Expo Friday and Saturday:

XBIZ 2022: Wednesday

  • 12 p.m. (PST): “Pineapple Support Presents: New Year, Same You?”
  • 1 p.m. (PST): “Chaturbate Presents: Knowledge is Power — Advocating for Your Adult Business” (panelists include Tanit)
  • 3 p.m. (PST): “State of the Industry: 2022 New Year Edition” (panelists include Tanit)
  • 7:30 p.m. (PST): XBIZ Honors 2022, online industry edition (hosted by Tanit and Austin Fiascone)

X3 Expo: Friday, Saturday

  • Performer chill-out lounge

On Monday, Jan. 10, Pineapple Support will host the Malibu Wellness Retreat.

The event, sponsored by Chaturbate, is free to all performers and will take place at a rural retreat center in Malibu with a schedule centered on relaxation and wellbeing, including facials, massages, tarot readings and yoga.

Pineapple Support will also host three workshops at the InterNext Hybrid Expo, which runs Jan. 14-17.

InterNext: Saturday, Jan. 15

  • 4 p.m. (PST): Community Processing and Motivation Workshop

InterNext: Sunday Jan. 16

  • 2 p.m. (PST): “Shadow Work” seminar
    4 p.m. (PST): “Mindful moderation” seminar

“After a short break over the holidays, myself and the rest of the Pineapple Support team are raring to get started with the new year and I’m thrilled with this lineup of events, workshops and panels that we’re hosting and taking part in this month,” said Tanit.

“Many performers are eager to start a more positive, healthier and happier year in 2022, so we’re making sure we have a strong presence at major industry events where we can help them make that happen,” she added.

Pineapple Support, Chaturbate Partner on ‘Malibu Wellness Retreat’

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Pineapple Support will host a free daylong wellness retreat in Malibu, sponsored by Chaturbate, Monday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (PST).

The event is described by a rep as “perfect relax-and-reset experience to balance your body and mind after the excitement of the XBIZ Show, X3 and the XBIZ Awards. Unplug from your busy daily life and recalibrate the mind and body for a day of relaxation surrounded by nature at our exclusive Malibu wellness retreat.”

A schedule of activities designed to help attendees unwind includes breathwork, yoga, a sexual wellness seminar, massage, tarot, facials and a sunset sound bath.

Free transport from the Kimpton Everly Hotel, site of the XBIZ Show, to the location will be provided along with a free welcome smoothie.

“Chaturbate is happy to be the exclusive sponsor of Pineapple Support’s Malibu Wellness Retreat,” COO Shirley Lara said. “The overall health and wellness of the Chaturbate community, including mental, physical and sexual health, is extremely important to the our team. The Malibu Wellness Retreat is the perfect opportunity to take a step back and refocus yourself and your overall health for a successful year.”

Pineapple Support, founded by Leya Tanit in 2018, has so far connected over 5,000 adult performers and industry members to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support.

“Thanks to the generosity of Chaturbate, our sponsor for this retreat, we’ve created the perfect experience to relax, reset and balance,” Tanit said. “We’re so excited to invite you to our exclusive Malibu Wellness Retreat for the chance to really unplug from busy, daily life and reconnect with yourself, all while surrounded by nature.”

Click here for additional details and to register; space is limited.

Pineapple Support is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States; click here for sponsorship details and follow the group on Twitter.

Leya Tanit’s personal journey, including the founding of Pineapple Support, was the cover story for the November issue of XBIZ World; click here to read it.

Leya Tanit, Austin Fiascone to Co-Host Online Industry Edition of XBIZ Honors

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Leya Tanit and Austin Fiascone have been named hosts of the online industry edition of the 2022 XBIZ Honors, set for Wednesday, Jan. 5 at the Kimpton Everly Hotel in Hollywood.

In addition to honoring the best of the best from the business community, select web/tech categories from the flagship XBIZ Awards will be presented during the ceremony.

Tanit is the CEO and founder of Pineapple Support and Fiascone the head of business development for SK Intertainment and SKinfluential Media.

“I’m honored to host the 2022 XBIZ Honors Awards this year, along with my good friend Austin,” Tanit said. “XBIZ has always been an outspoken advocate of Pineapple Support, and the mental health of our industry more broadly. After two long years, I cannot wait to be with and celebrate so many of our industry’s leaders and trailblazers.”

Fiascone echoed Tanit’s enthusiasm.

“I’m thrilled and honored to be co-hosting the XBIZ Honors ceremony,” he said. “The opportunity to share hosting duties with someone who’s making a real difference in the community makes the evening even more special for me. It will be my pleasure to help welcome the industry back to in-person events this year.”

XBIZ Events Director Moe Helmy described the pair as “a dream team.”

“Leya and Austin are beloved members of the community. They possess the charisma and positive vibes we sought for XBIZ Honors as we return to live events,” he said. “We’re looking forward to a fantastic, long-awaited celebration.”

Click here for the complete list of XBIZ Exec Awards nominees and stay tuned to XBIZ.com for event updates.

Pineapple Support to Host Mental Health Summit This Week

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Pineapple Support will host its third annual Mental Health Online Summit on Thursday and Friday this week starting at 10 a.m. (PST).

The theme is “Security in an Uncertain World,” which will cover the topics of resilience, support, security and planning for the future; the event is free and will take place entirely online via Zoom.

Friday’s panels and presentations coincide with the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

The schedule for both days follows:

Thursday

  • 10 a.m. (PST): “Legal Update” (Corey D. Silverstein, Lawrence G. Walters)
  • 11 a.m. (PST): “Self-Esteem Rocks!” (Dr. Tracy Moore)
  • 12 p.m. (PST): “Discrimination” (Lotus Lain, Amberly Rothfield, Ana Foxx)
  • 1 p.m. (PST): “The New Yo” (Dr. Tracy Moore)
  • 2 p.m. (PST): “Industry Insiders” (Andra Chirnogeanu and panelists Corey Silverstein, Austin Fiascone, Alex Lecomte, Nikki Night, Michelle LeBlanc, Vanessa Eve)

Friday

  • 10 a.m. (PST): “Money, Money, Money” (Steven Mollura and panelists MelRose Michaels, Jonathan Corona, Chris Viser, Michelle Marriot)
  • 11 a.m. (PST): “Creating & Maintaining Boundaries for Adult Entertainers” (Stephanie Sigler)
  • 12 p.m. (PST): “It Really is Okay to Not be Okay” (Rachael Wells)
  • 1 p.m. (PST): “Support Systems” (Nicki Line)
  • 2 p.m. (PST): “Advice From The Inside” (Alex Lecomte and panelists Isla Cox, Callum & Cole, Ela Darling, Brandon Areana)

“After the turbulence of the last 18 months, this year the Pineapple Support annual Mental Health Summit is focused on security,” said founder and CEO Leya Tanit. “I’d like to thank our generous partners for helping to make this event possible. We’ll have some of the top therapists and industry experts from around the globe discussing different aspects of mental and physical health, therapy and coping skills.”

Pineapple Support, founded in 2018, has so far connected over 5,000 adult performers and industry members to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support.

“This event is 100% free and open to all adult industry performers, to watch from wherever they are in the world, so you don’t even need to get dressed,” Tanit added. “Registration is open now for anyone that wants to learn about others’ experiences, coping skills and tips and tricks to stay secure both mentally and financially during a time when disruption has become the new normal. This might be the most important summit you attend.”

Event partners include Chaturbate, Flirt4Free and Pornhub with BabeStation, Loyalfans, MyOnly.chat and Xlovecam.

Visit PineappleSummit.org for additional details, including how to register.

Pineapple Support is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States; click here for sponsorship details and follow the group on Twitter.

Leya Tanit’s personal journey, including the founding of Pineapple Support, is the cover story for the November issue of XBIZ World; click here to read it.

Zubb Media Renews Sponsorship of Pineapple Support

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Zubb Media, in association with Gamma Entertainment, has renewed its sponsorship of Pineapple Support at the Bronze level for a second year, joining over 60 adult businesses in committing funds and resources to the organization.

“I have always been a big advocate for Pineapple Support and I believe they are a critical resource in our industry. I am proud to extend our overall support of Pineapple to include our latest studio from Zubb Media, Disruptive Films,” said Bree Mills, CCO of Gamma.

Pineapple Support, founded in 2018 by Leya Tanit, has so far connected over 5,000 adult performers and industry members to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support.

“I’m extremely thankful to Zubb Media for their continued support, especially during a time when requests for mental health services are skyrocketing,” Tanit said. “We’re ramping up our schedule of events to respond to this increased need, with extra support groups, workshops and online events. The support of all of our sponsors is critical to allowing us to continue providing these services to performers. I’d like to thank Zubb Media and its team for continuing to give back to the adult industry.”

Pineapple Support is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States; click here for sponsorship details.

Pineapple Support to Host Roundtable Discussion With European Industry Orgs

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Pineapple Support will host a free, online roundtable discussion with leading European organizations that provide resources to the adult industry, sponsored by AdultWork and XBIZ.

The event will take place via Zoom on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. (GMT).

The “Community Collaboration UK” roundtable discussion is free for members of the adult industry and will feature representatives from London-based sexual health clinic 56 Dean Street, FSC Europe and nonprofit community interest company Support Network for Adult Professionals (SNAP).

“Join us for this important discussion to find out what resources are available to you and how the impact of the last 18 months has affected change within the industry,” said Pineapple Support founder Leya Tanit. “I’d like to extend a huge thank you to AdultWork and XBIZ for sponsoring this event. Their support helps us to connect European adult performers with the vital resources available to them.”

For additional details, and to register, click here.

Those with specific questions for any of the participating organizations are encouraged to email contact@pineapplesupport.org.

Pineapple Support, Chaturbate to Host ‘Beyond Abuse’ Industry Support Group

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Pineapple Support and Chaturbate have partnered on a free six-week webinar series titled “Beyond Abuse,” beginning Tuesday, November 9, at 3 p.m. (PDT).

The series will be led by therapist Miki Anderson, LPC.

“The ‘Beyond Abuse’ support group is yet another example of the excellent work that Pineapple Support does to provide accessible and educational resources to the entire adult entertainment community,” Chaturbate COO Shirley Lara said. “From Pineapple Support’s very inception, Chaturbate has been an enthusiastic supporter of the amazing goals and objectives of the organization in creating a supportive space for adult performers to feel heard, seen and understood.”

The group, founded in 2018 by Leya Tanit after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses, has so far connected over 5,000 adult performers and industry members to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support.

“We’d like to thank Chaturbate for their ongoing support and generosity and helping to make events like this possible,” said Tanit. “Anyone that wants to learn more about how to heal from abuse, as well as those interested in supporting others in their community, will benefit greatly from this safe and stigma-free space to explore the topic under Miki’s guidance. Miki is a fantastic counselor, with more than 10 years of experience and knowledge in the realms of kink and ethical non-monogamy.”

Each session is scheduled to run 90 minutes.

For additional details, and to register to secure a place in the group, click here.

Pineapple Support Appoints Leah Mahi, Mark Hassell as Community Liaisons

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Pineapple Support has appointed Leah Mahi and Mark Hassell as community liaison officers to act as “approachable and trusted sources of information for performers that want to know more about working with the organization,” noted a rep.

Mahi serves as XBIZ’s director of marketing and advertising for the digital media market, while Hassell counts “over 17 years of experience working with leading companies in the adult industry,” the rep said, and will help provide access to Pineapple Support and “its network of trained and licensed counselors and therapists, though won’t provide advice or support directly.”

Founder and CEO Leya Tanit explained that “stigma around accessing emotional support, or even just not knowing what to expect, can act as barriers to performers getting access to the services they need.”

“Mark and Leah are both highly respected and trusted members of the adult industry, so anyone that might feel more comfortable approaching a familiar face for stigma-free information about accessing our support can do so, safely and easily,” Tanit said. “I’m thankful to them both for helping to provide performers with a safe bridge to support, and in doing so, championing access to mental health services in our community.”

The group, founded in 2018 by Leya Tanit after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses, has so far connected over 5,000 adult performers and industry members to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support.

Performers and members of the adult entertainment industry are encouraged to approach Mahi or Hassell directly for information about Pineapple Support and its services.