Ava Devine's Bad Advice

Ava Devine
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Welcome to my show, Ava Devine's Bad AdviceOn this podcast, I explore sex, relationships, self-image, the taboo and healing through honest, unfiltered conversations. Drawing from my own lived experience and a background in the adult industry, I sit down with experts in psychology, sexology, recovery, and wellness to unpack the things we’re often taught to hide. Nothing is off limits, including questions from my fans.This is a space to question patterns, challenge shame, and better understand who we are so we can start asking: what does life look like without shame?Follow Me:IG: @avadevinesbadadviceTikTok: @avadevinesbadadvice X: @avadevinespodGot questions, feedback or requests? Email me at avadevinesbadadvice@gmail.com.

  1. 6 hr ago

    Weight Loss Surgeon: You're NOT Lazy! Why Diets Fail & Ozempic Is Changing Everything

    Send us Fan Mail Millions of people are told they're lazy, lack willpower, or simply need to "eat less and move more." But according to bariatric surgeon Dr. Bernie Hanna, the science tells a very different story. In this episode of Ava Devine's Bad Advice, I sit down with my longtime friend and one of Las Vegas' leading bariatric surgeons, Dr. Bernie Hanna, to unpack one of the biggest health crises in America: obesity. We discuss the science behind obesity, genetics, food addiction, processed foods, bariatric surgery, Ozempic, GLP-1 medications, Tirzepatide, Retatrutide, mental health, body positivity, and why traditional weight loss advice often fails. Dr. Hanna explains why obesity is far more complex than personal responsibility, how hormones, genetics, environment, and ultra-processed foods influence weight, and why treating obesity with compassion, not shame, is critical to improving long-term health. Whether you're considering Ozempic, bariatric surgery, struggling with food noise, or simply trying to understand why losing weight feels impossible, this conversation offers practical advice backed by over 20 years of medical experience. In this episode, we discuss: • Why obesity is not simply about willpower • The truth about Ozempic, GLP-1 medications and Tirzepatide • How bariatric surgery actually works • Why processed foods keep you hungry • Food addiction and "food noise" • Genetics vs environment in obesity • Weight stigma and mental health • Muscle loss while taking GLP-1 medications • Functional training vs endless cardio • Insurance coverage for weight loss surgery • Whether Ozempic is worth taking for cosmetic weight loss • How to choose between medication and bariatric surgery • Long-term weight loss strategies that actually work ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 Why Obesity Is One Of America's Biggest Health Crises 00:01:57 Meet Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Bernie Hanna 00:02:54 Genetics vs Environment: What Really Causes Obesity? 00:06:32 Is Sugar Actually Addictive? 00:10:32 The Biggest Challenge People With Obesity Face 00:12:21 Why "Just Eat Less" Doesn't Work 00:17:31 Ozempic, GLP-1 Medications & The Future Of Weight Loss 00:22:20 When Should Someone Consider Bariatric Surgery? 00:24:05 Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Bypass Explained 00:25:51 Why Muscle Training Matters During Weight Loss 00:26:43 Cardio vs Weight Training: Which Is Better? 00:29:08 What Is Functional Fitness? 00:31:40 How Doctors Decide Which Weight Loss Surgery You Need 00:33:25 Does Insurance Cover Bariatric Surgery? 00:36:23 Why Mental Health Is Essential For Weight Loss Success 00:39:48 Why Some People Travel Overseas For Bariatric Surgery 00:41:32 Can Bariatric Surgery Stop Food Noise? 00:43:33 Ozempic vs Bariatric Surgery: Which Should You Choose? 00:46:59 Childhood Trauma, Obesity & Emotional Eating 00:51:39 Is Ozempic Worth It For Cosmetic Weight Loss? 00:54:47 Dr. Bernie Hanna's Final Advice For Long-Term Health If this episode helped you better understand obesity, weight loss, Ozempic, or bariatric surgery, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment below. Conversations like these help reduce stigma and empower people to make informed decisions about their health. Follow Ava Devine Instagram: @theoneandonlyavadevine TikTok: @1avadevine Follow Ava Devine's Bad Advice Podcast Instagram: @avadevinesbadadvice TikTok: @avadevinesbadadvice X: @avadevinespod Follow Dr. Bernie Hanna YouTube:  ⁨@lasvegasbariatrics⁩   Instagram: @berniehannamd X (Twitter): @lvbariatrics Submit your questions for the show badadvicequestion@gmail.com

  2. 8 Jul

    Big Girls Wanted: How Big Big Cherry Survived Pearadise. | Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise

    Send us Fan Mail For years, Pearadise was promoted as a body-positive sanctuary where plus-size women could feel beautiful, desired, accepted, and finally seen. But behind the bikinis, social media videos, and messages of empowerment, many former residents have described something much more complicated. In this episode of Ava Devine’s Bad Advice, I sit down with plus-size performer, director, and creator Big Big Cherry to talk about body positivity, BBW representation, self-worth, adult entertainment, feederism, consent, community, and the darker side of what happens when belonging becomes conditional. Big Big Cherry opens up about her own journey as a plus-size woman in the adult industry, how representation helped her build confidence, and why seeing other women who looked like her changed the way she viewed her own body. We talk about BBW performers, plus-size sex appeal, body confidence, fetishization, and the difference between being desired privately versus being respected publicly. We also discuss her experience with Pearadise, the community that many women were drawn to after years of feeling isolated or unseen. Cherry shares what originally attracted her to the space, the friendships she built there, the red flags she noticed, and how the promise of acceptance can sometimes make people overlook uncomfortable dynamics. This conversation explores the fine line between body positivity and exploitation, especially when it comes to feederism, consent, social media attention, adult content, and vulnerable people searching for community. We also talk about her late friend Kass, the importance of speaking up, and why finding your own trusted circle matters more than belonging to a space that asks you to compromise yourself. This episode is about plus-size women, BBW empowerment, adult entertainment, self-worth, consent, friendship, grief, and the human need to be accepted without being exploited. So get cozy if you’re watching from home and turn up the volume if you’re listening. This is Ava Devine’s Bad Advice. What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro: Paradise, Body Positivity & Exploitation 01:54 Meet Big Big Cherry 02:42 Building Confidence as a Plus Size Woman 04:19 From Photographer to Adult Performer 06:39 Weight Loss, Body Changes & Fan Reactions 07:19 Plus Size Women, Sex Appeal & Objectification 10:08 Empowerment in Adult Entertainment 11:39 Recognition, Niches & BBW Representation 13:08 Misconceptions About Plus Size Performers 14:01 What Drew Cherry to Paradise 16:17 Adult Entertainment & the Paradise Community 20:43 First Impressions of Stefan 21:28 Consent, Touching & Fetish Boundaries 22:55 Feeling Empowered by the Women in Paradise 24:20 Red Flags, Control & Speaking Up 25:06 Loyalty Tests Inside the Community 27:06 Setting Boundaries Around Being Filmed 28:36 How Paradise Affected Her Friendship with Cass 32:17 Speaking Up for Women Who Couldn’t 33:02 When the Illusion of Paradise Broke 34:27 Why Women Continued Joining Paradise 35:58 Social Media, Clout & Content House Culture 37:23 What Is Feederism? 38:07 Feederism, Food, Fetish Content & Consent 39:41 The 700-Pound Scale in the Living Room 41:54 Fetish Shame, Disclosure & Safety 42:40 When Feederism Becomes Dangerous 47:06 Remembering Cass 50:02 Staying Connected With the Women 50:48 What Cherry Learned From Paradise 51:36 What Big Big Cherry Is Doing Now 52:21 Where to Find Big Big Cherry 53:11 Final Bad Advice: Self-Worth, Community & Speaking Up If there is one thing to take away from this episode, it’s this: community should never require you to silence yourself, ignore your boundaries, or compromise your self-worth. Real empowerment is not about being used for someone else’s fantasy or platform. It is about knowing who you are, speaking up when something feels wrong, and building a trusted circle where you are loved without conditions. Follow Ava Devine Instagram: @theoneandonlyavadevine TikTok: @1avadevine Follow Ava Devine's Bad Advice Podcast Instagram: @avadevinesbadadvice TikTok: @avadevinesbadadvice X: @avadevinespod Follow Big Big Cherry Instagram: @thebigbigcherry Submit your questions for the show badadvicequestion@gmail.com

  3. 1 Jul

    The Truth About Dating Trans Women. Do You Like Me or My Fantasy with guests, Emma Rose & Eva Maxim.

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ava Devine's Bad Advice, I sit down with two of the adult industry's most respected transgender performers to talk about friendship, dating, relationships, fame, identity, burnout, business, and what life is really like beyond the camera. Emma Rose and Eva Maxim open up about how they first met, fell in love, stayed close friends after their relationship ended, and why mutual respect has always come before ego. They share candid stories about navigating relationships as trans women, dealing with dating stereotypes, setting healthy boundaries, balancing public personas with private lives, and protecting their mental health in an industry that often expects performers to be "on" 24/7. The conversation also explores misconceptions surrounding transgender women, the difference between genuine attraction and fetishization, mentorship within the industry, representation in media, cosmetic surgery, gender-affirming care, financial independence, and why authenticity is the key to long-term success. Of course, no episode of Bad Advice would be complete without fan questions, hilarious dating stories, unexpected confessions, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you're interested in relationships, LGBTQ+ conversations, personal growth, or simply hearing two incredibly successful women tell their stories with honesty and humor, this is an episode you won't want to miss. ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction & Meet Emma Rose and Eva Maxim 02:47 – How They Met and Became Friends 04:21 – Dating Each Other in the Public Eye 07:43 – Dating as Trans Women 08:37 – Chasers vs. Genuine Attraction 10:06 – Attraction, Fetishization & Boundaries 11:52 – Dating Inside vs. Outside the Industry 12:43 – Work-Life Balance & Burnout 16:28 – Separating the Performer from the Person 18:15 – Understanding Trans Attraction 19:53 – Relationships, Independence & Personal Standards 21:29 – Mentorship, Career Growth & Business Advice 24:10 – Helping the Next Generation of Performers 26:50 – Representation & Industry Challenges 30:24 – Misconceptions About Trans Women 33:29 – Questions They're Tired of Hearing 36:15 – Media Representation & Visibility 37:49 – The Meaning Behind "The Dolls" 38:38 – Cosmetic Surgery, Body Image & Self-Acceptance 41:38 – Gender-Affirming Surgery & Personal Choices 46:20 – Fan Questions: Dating, Attraction & Relationships 53:03 – Biggest Turn-Offs 54:39 – Guilty Pleasures & Favorite Shows 55:30 – Romance, Love Languages & Friendship 58:13 – Favorite Memories Together 59:57 – Final Advice & Closing Thoughts Follow Ava Devine Instagram: @theoneandonlyavadevine TikTok: @1avadevine Follow Ava Devine's Bad Advice Podcast Instagram: @avadevinesbadadvice TikTok: @avadevinesbadadvice X: @avadevinespod Follow Emma Rose Instagram: @ohitsemmarose Follow Eva Maxim Instagram: @devils_maxim Submit your questions for the show badadvicequestion@gmail.com #AvaDevine #BadAdvicePodcast #EmmaRose #EvaMaxim #TransWomen #LGBTQ #Podcast #Relationships #Dating #Friendship #MentalHealth #AdultIndustry #Representation #SelfAcceptance #PersonalGrowth

  4. 24 Jun

    Feminist Erotica Matters: Reclaiming Pleasure, Consent & Sexuality

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when adult entertainment is created through a feminist, queer, and pleasure-centred lens instead of the male gaze? This week on Ava Devine’s Bad Advice, I sit down with Dahlia Von Knight, owner of Sinners Vault VR and co-founder of Queer Crush, two queer-inclusive adult entertainment platforms focused on ethical, authentic, and pleasure-driven erotic content. We explore how mainstream erotica shapes expectations around sex, intimacy, consent, and connection, often prioritizing performance over genuine human experience. Dahlia breaks down why feminist and queer erotica takes a different approach by centring communication, mutual pleasure, representation, and realism. We discuss the importance of foreplay, consent behind the scenes, why many viewers are seeking alternatives to traditional adult content, and how queer creators are challenging long-held assumptions about what sex is supposed to look like. We also talk about representation, inclusivity, body diversity, and why authentic intimacy can be far more powerful than fantasy alone. This conversation isn't just about adult entertainment. It's about pleasure, connection, consent, and expanding the way we think about sexuality. So get cozy if you're watching from home and turn up the volume if you're listening—this is Ava Devine’s Bad Advice. In This Episode: • Feminist and queer erotica • The male gaze in adult entertainment • Why foreplay and intimacy matter • Consent and performer safety behind the scenes • Sinners Vault VR & Queer Crush • Female and queer pleasure • Representation and inclusivity in adult content • The psychology of intimacy and connection • Body diversity and authentic sexuality • Fan Questions & Bad Advice Follow Ava Devine Instagram: @theoneandonlyavadevine TikTok: @1avadevine Follow Ava Devine's Bad Advice Podcast Instagram: @avadevinesbadadvice TikTok: @avadevinesbadadvice X: @avadevinespod Follow Dahlia Von Knight Instagram: @dvknight Submit your questions for the show badadvicequestion@gmail.com

  5. 17 Jun

    The Psychology of Online Bullying with Therapist Ryan Wynder

    Send us Fan Mail What kind of society are we creating when cruelty becomes entertainment? This week on Ava Devine's Bad Advice, I sit down with therapist Ryan Wynder to unpack a question that emerged after I became the target of public online ridicule, body shaming, and harassment: Why do some people build audiences by mocking, humiliating, and degrading others? Together, we explore the psychology behind bullying, public humiliation, and internet outrage culture. Ryan breaks down concepts like dehumanization, projection, group validation, cognitive distortions, and the emotional rewards people receive from putting others down. We discuss why cruelty is often disguised as humor, how social media amplifies toxic behavior, and why online attacks can have real consequences for the people on the receiving end. We also examine body shaming, promiscuity shaming, ageism, LGBTQ+ discrimination, toxic masculinity, parasocial relationships, and the double standards that continue to shape public conversations about women, sexuality, and adult entertainment. Most importantly, this episode is about remembering that behind every profile, every headline, and every viral clip is a real human being with feelings, experiences, and dignity. So get cozy if you're watching from home and turn up the volume if you're listening. This is Ava Devine's Bad Advice. Topics Covered: • The psychology of online bullying • Public humiliation and body shaming • Why cruelty gets disguised as comedy • Dehumanization and internet culture • Projection, insecurity, and group validation • Toxic masculinity and outrage content • Promiscuity shaming and double standards • LGBTQ+ discrimination and social stigma • Social media, anonymity, and trolling • Coping with online harassment • Trauma, resilience, and self-worth • Why every person deserves dignity Follow Ava Devine Instagram: @theoneandonlyavadevine TikTok: @1avadevine Follow Ava Devine's Bad Advice Podcast Instagram: @avadevinesbadadvice TikTok: @avadevinesbadadvice X: @avadevinespod Follow Ryan Wynder Instagram: @thevegastherapist Submit your questions for the show badadvicequestion@gmail.com

  6. 10 Jun

    Body Shaming, Sl*t Shaming and The Cost of Online Bullying.

    Send us Fan Mail This week, I go solo to address the recent online attacks directed at me from comedians, podcasts, and strangers who seem to think body shaming, age shaming, and promiscuity shaming qualify as entertainment. But this episode isn't about being offended by jokes. It's about drawing a line between comedy and cruelty and standing up for the people who do not have the platform or thick skin to defend themselves. I discuss the hypocrisy of people who claim certain topics are off limits while freely mocking appearance, age, sexuality, adult entertainers, LGBTQ+ people, and anyone they believe society will defend the least. We talk about the real consequences of online bullying, why cruelty doesn't become harmless just because it's packaged as a joke, and how public humiliation affects not only the target but entire communities. This conversation also explores society's obsession with aging women, cosmetic surgery, body count culture, and the double standards that continue to shape how women are judged for their bodies, sexuality, and profession. Most importantly, this episode is for anyone who has ever been made to feel disposable because of their age, body, identity, profession, sexuality, or past. You are not the joke. So get cozy if you're watching from home and turn up the volume if you're listening. This is Ava Devine's Bad Advice. Topics Covered: • Online bullying and public humiliation • Comedy vs. cruelty • Body shaming and age shaming • Promiscuity shaming and stigma • Adult entertainers and public perception • LGBTQ+ stereotypes and discrimination • The impact of social media harassment • Self-worth, resilience, and standing up for yourself • Why kindness still matters #AvaDevinesBadAdvice #BodyPositivity #AntiBullying #Ageism #WomenEmpowerment #LGBTQ #AdultEntertainment #MentalHealth #SelfWorth #OnlineHarassment

  7. 3 Jun

    Society Consumes Adult Entertainers But Refuses To Protect Them | Summer Hart & SWAID Collective

    Send us Fan Mail Adult Entertainers are some of the most desired people in society, yet when it comes to their safety, healthcare, legal protection, and dignity, they are often treated as disposable. In this episode of Ava Devine's Bad Advice, I sit down with therapist and SWAID Collective co-founder Summer Hart to explore the realities that adult entertainers face beyond stereotypes and stigma. We talk about discrimination in healthcare and society, the psychological impact of shame, and why community-led organizations like SWAID are providing emergency aid, harm reduction resources, and survival support where larger systems continue to fail. Summer shares the story behind SWAID, an adult entertainer-led organization providing emergency financial assistance, reproductive healthcare resources, harm reduction supplies, and crisis support for performers and adult entertainers across the country. We also explore the difference between morality and human rights, why empathy is often made conditional, and what a world that truly protects sex workers could look like. So get cozy if you're watching from home and turn up the volume if you're listening. This is Ava Devine's Bad Advice. Topics Covered: • What SWAID is and why it was created • The safety risks sex workers face • Healthcare discrimination and social stigma • Harm reduction and emergency aid • Why sex worker-led organizations matter • Human rights vs. morality debates • Fan questions • The future of sex worker advocacy and support Follow the guests: Summer Hart Instagram: @ohheysummerhart TikTok: @summerhartxxx SWAID Collective Instagram: @swaidcollective X/Twitter: @swaidvegas YouTube:  @SWAIDCollective   Follow Ava Devine's Bad Advice Instagram: @avadevinesbadadvice X/Twitter: @avadevinespod TikTok: @avadevinesbadadvice Resources Studio: Level 9 Studios Makeup: Sanaya Beauty / @sanaya_mua (IG) Submit your questions for the show badadvicequestion@gmail.com

  8. 27 May

    Adult Entertainers, Mature Women & The Myth About Who Society Says Isn’t “Relationship Material”

    Send us Fan Mail Today I sit down with Nikole Mitchell and Mellanie Monroe for one of the rawest conversations yet about love, sex work, aging, relationships, self-worth, and the double standards women face every day. Nikole opens up about going viral as the “pastor turned stripper,” leaving behind religion and shame to fully embrace her sexuality, freedom, and identity. Mellanie reflects on nearly two decades in the adult industry, falling in and out of love, taking breaks from the business, and learning the hard way that compromising herself for relationships always led to resentment. Together, they unpack the stigma surrounding adult entertainers and mature women, from being desired privately but judged publicly, to the reality of dating while working in the adult industry. The conversation explores jealousy, honesty, emotional maturity, age-gap relationships, and the difference between real intimacy and transactional sex. They also discuss: • Why many men secretly admire adult entertainers but publicly shame them • The emotional labor and communication required in healthy relationships • Dating younger vs older partners • Why adult entertainers are often safer and more communicative than civilians • How society links sex work with infidelity • The truth about aging, desirability, and confidence • Why sex workers are often portrayed as “damaged” in media • Learning to stop apologizing for who you are • Falling in love with yourself first before seeking validation from others This episode is funny, emotional, vulnerable, empowering, and deeply honest. Whether you agree with every perspective or not, this conversation challenges stereotypes and opens the door to a more human understanding of sexuality, relationships, aging, and identity. ⏱ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 00:46 – Meeting Nikole Mitchell & Mellanie Monroe 02:49 – Mellanie’s 17-year journey in the adult industry 03:25 – Nikole Mitchell: pastor turned stripper 04:41 – Being desired privately but judged publicly 07:24 – What a truly supportive partner looks like 10:21 – Relationships, compromise & jealousy 12:11 – Falling in love and leaving the industry 16:00 – Navigating boundaries in open relationships 18:45 – Misconceptions about adult entertainers 20:59 – STI stigma & sexual health myths 22:54 – What men are really afraid of 25:01 – Adult entertainment vs infidelity 29:22 – Aging, desirability & female worth 35:09 – Dating older and younger partners 37:16 – Why sex workers are portrayed as damaged 41:57 – Sex work, healing & sexuality 45:28 – Media stereotypes & social stigma 47:31 – Using social media to change the narrative 49:45 – Healthy vs unhealthy age-gap relationships 52:59 – Learning to love yourself 56:25 – Ava Devine’s Bad Advice takeaway Follow the guests: Nikole Mitchell Instagram: @mitchellnikole TikTok: @mitchellnikole Mellanie Monroe Instagram: @mellaniemonroereels X/Twitter: @mellaniemonroe7 Follow Ava Devine's Bad Advice Instagram: @avadevinesbadadvice X/Twitter: @avadevinespod Resources Studio: Level 9 Studios Makeup: Sanaya Beauty / @sanaya_mua (IG) #AvaDevinesBadAdvice #NikoleMitchell #MellanieMonroe #AdultIndustry #Relationships #Dating #SelfLove #AgeGapRelationships #Sexuality #WomenEmpowerment #Podcast #avadevine

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Welcome to my show, Ava Devine's Bad AdviceOn this podcast, I explore sex, relationships, self-image, the taboo and healing through honest, unfiltered conversations. Drawing from my own lived experience and a background in the adult industry, I sit down with experts in psychology, sexology, recovery, and wellness to unpack the things we’re often taught to hide. Nothing is off limits, including questions from my fans.This is a space to question patterns, challenge shame, and better understand who we are so we can start asking: what does life look like without shame?Follow Me:IG: @avadevinesbadadviceTikTok: @avadevinesbadadvice X: @avadevinespodGot questions, feedback or requests? Email me at avadevinesbadadvice@gmail.com.

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  • Creator
    Ava Devine
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Ava Devine's Bad Advice
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