Lori Dawn is a scientist (biochemist), artist, and long-time participant in the punk/hardcore/metal subcultures.  She’s also one of the founders of “Women of the Pit” – a women’s support organization rooted in the hardcore music scene. The two discuss her background, music (punk/hardcore/metal and their respective scenes),  changes in the hardcore scene throughout the years, being a woman in underground music scenes, social anxiety and shows, the Women of the Pit organization, her scientific and artistic endeavors, living abroad, life in general, and more!   For more info: IG: @loridawn_art / @womenofthepit   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Old Bike Barn (IG: @oldbikebarn / www.oldbikebarn.com) - Manscaped (IG: @manscaped / www.mandscaped.com) – use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order and free shipping!! - Law Tigers (IG: @lawtigers / www.lawtigers.com) - Crater Lake Clear CBD ( www.craterlakeclear.com) – use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order - VetCS CBD for Animals  (www.vetcs.com) – Use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 10% off your order - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Chopcult (IG: @chopcult / www.chopcult.com) - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Pitchfork (IG: @pitchforkny / www.pitchforkny.com) - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com) - Full Speed Ahead (IG: @fullspeedaheadshow / www.fullspeedaheadshow.com)