"Thunder is just energy dissipating," she notes as our time wraps up. "It’s loud, yes. But it’s also the sound of pressure releasing. That’s what I want my legacy to be. Not the crash, but the release."
The entertainment industry is notoriously unkind to those who leave it. Yet LaCroix has managed to pivot her brand from adult stardom to a legitimate lifestyle curator. She runs a small but devoted YouTube channel focused on sound baths and forest bathing—a far cry from her previous life, but one she insists is more authentic.
She serves as an unofficial mentor to a small group of younger performers looking to exit the business, helping them draft resumes, apply for small business loans, or simply learn how to cook a meal that isn't delivered. Thundercock - Remy LaCroix -24.09.2024-
As the sun sets on this September evening, Remy LaCroix stands up to adjust the needle on her record player. The first chords of a classical guitar fill the room. For a woman who once lived at the mercy of the crowd’s roar, she has finally found the volume that suits her soul.
Her daily routine is a ritual of intentionality. Mornings begin with a "digital sunrise"—no phone for the first 90 minutes. Instead, she practices Qigong, a practice she discovered during a difficult transition period in 2018. "Thunder is just energy dissipating," she notes as
"I don't judge anyone who stays," she says carefully. "But the economics of fame have shattered. When I started, there was a clear line between the work and your life. Now? The audience expects 24/7 access. That level of 'thunder' would have broken me."
That realization sparked her lifestyle blog, "Remy’s Roots," which launched quietly last spring. The blog eschews the typical influencer aesthetic. There are no sponsored detox teas or filler-heavy skincare routines. Instead, LaCroix writes long-form essays about the psychology of touch, recipes for sourdough bread, and playlists for "processing grief." LaCroix is keenly aware that the industry she left behind has changed radically. The rise of AI-generated content and the normalization of creators on platforms like OnlyFans have democratized adult entertainment, for better or worse. That’s what I want my legacy to be
"I hit a wall," she recalls. "I realized I had spent years performing for the gaze of others. I didn’t know what I liked to eat, read, or wear when no one was watching."