For the 43rd episode of Private Parts Unknown, your hosts Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra welcome standup comedian, cartoonist & @sex_is_weird creator Katy Fishell, who makes deeply personal cartoons about sex & body image. She shares how academia can stifle creativity, how a boring day job was a blessing in disguise, what inspired her to make comics out of radical honesty, how overcoming a fear of social media allowed her to share her art & find an eager audience, the unexpected ways she's connected with followers, why Instagram’s policies are harmful to artists & why it's not that hard to use your platform for good. We also deconstruct the myth that one can be "too old" to pursue their dreams, perpetuated by our youth-obsessed society & unpack the complexity of sharing your own grooming experience.  For more Katy Fishell: Follow Sex Is Weird on Instagram @sex_is_weird Follow Katy on Instagram @katyfishell Check out Katy's website katyfishell.com Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Sakara is a wellness company rooted in the transformative power of plant-based food. Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/PRIVATE or enter code PRIVATE at checkout. Trivia Star is a FREE mobile quiz game that’s entertaining and challenging. Trivia Star is offering 2,500 coins and 500 gems when you download and play. Just go to the Apple or Google store and search for Trivia Star. We want to connect with you on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown & Twitter @privatepartsun. If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating & sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices