Asking for Myself

Feb 23 2024
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tabú presents, Asking for Myself—a podcast where we peel back the layers of sexual wellness and dive into ‘taboo’ territory. Join me, Mia Davis, as I explore the realms of sexuality and mental health with renowned sexologists, educators, therapists, influencers, and a few of my unsuspecting friends. Together, let’s navigate the topics you’re too afraid to talk about. 🙊 For more unlearning, head to talktabu.com and follow us at instagram.com/asking4myself. It’s time to start asking for YOURSELF. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askingformyself/support

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22. How do I set boundaries without feeling like a terrible person?

Feb 23 2024 73 mins  
Boundaries, Codependency, and People Pleasing Do you find yourself constantly struggling with setting boundaries, feeling caught up in codependent patterns, or finding it challenging to break free from the cycle of people-pleasing? In this episode, we navigate the delicate terrain of personal boundaries, codependency, and the art of putting oneself first. Join me as I embark on a

21. Why are all of my relationships toxic? (ft. Dr. Carli Blau + Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick)

Jul 28 2023 84 mins  
Do you have that one friend that’s always in a toxic relationship? Is that friend you? This episode is all about red flags, unhealthy dynamics, and some serious introspection. I dive into murky waters with therapists Dr. Carli Blau and Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick (aka Dr. Liz). Here’s what we get into: Are there predictors for ending up in an unhealthy relationship, such as child

20. Why does sex hurt and how can it ...not? (ft. Alyssa Harper + Dr. Sabrina Baxter)

Jul 20 2023 83 mins  
Painful Sex, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, and Pursuing Pleasure Welcome back to Asking for Myself, where I ask all the questions you're too afraid to. 🙊 Today we’re talking all things painful penetration. In this episode, I am joined by wellness influencer and podcast host Alyssa Harper and pelvic floor physical therapist and online health educator Dr. Sabrina Baxter. Th

19. How do I react to an STI disclosure? (ft. Laureen HD + Melody G of WTF is HPV?)

Jun 27 2023 84 mins  
STIs, Herpes, Genital Warts, and Taking Control of your Sexual Health This episode was born out of an Instagram DM, “was on a second date...he says: “I have genital warts” and feel like if it’s heading in that direction it something you need to know” and I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY. No one has ever prepared me for that moment except in middle school the teachers saying

18. Do we really need to love our bodies? (ft. Cat Lygate of UNGIRL)

Sep 28 2022 88 mins  
Self-love, body image, and self-pleasure Today I am joined by the one and only Cat Lygate, the founder of UNGIRL. UNGIRL is a platform to educate and empower people's sexuality and self-confidence. Cat dropped so many gems this episode! 💎 Here’s what I asked her: How did religion play a role in your attitude toward sex and masturbation? How did you cope with slut-shaming

17. How do I heal from sexual trauma? (ft. Rafaella Smith-Fiallo + Alyssa Pressman)

Sep 22 2022 71 mins  
Welcome back to Asking for Myself, where I ask all the questions you're too afraid to. Today we’re talking about a topic that’s near and dear to my heart, sexual trauma. This episode contains content about a topic that is understandably highly sensitive for many people. If this topic is triggering for you, it may be difficult to listen to this episode. That being said, the goal

16. Can we ever really escape our childhoods? (ft. Dr. Betsy Chung + Nicole Walker)

Sep 02 2022 75 mins  
How does your attachment style impact your relationships? Welcome back to Asking for Myself, where I ask all the questions you're too afraid to. Today I am joined by Dr. Betsy Chung and Nicole Walker We’re taking it back to where it all began…our childhoods. We talk about the buzzy topic of attachment styles and how we can meaningfully understand our pasts to inform a brigh

15. Do dating apps suck or is it just me? (ft. Ilana Dunn + Stevie Bowen)

Aug 25 2022 69 mins  
Being Single, Getting on Apps, and Learning How to Communicate Welcome back to Asking for Myself, where I ask all the questions you're too afraid to. Today I am joined by Ilana Dunn, host of the podcast Seeing Other People, and Stevie Bowen, author and creator of The City of Dating. Today we get into my least favorite topic…dating apps. Of course, I had a lot of questions, includ

14. How do I navigate sex now that I'm single? (ft. Amanda Pahl + Dr. Tara)

Aug 19 2022 75 mins  
Casual Sex, Hookups, and Building Sexual Confidence Welcome back to Asking for Myself, where I ask all the questions you're too afraid to. Today I am joined by sex therapist-in-training training and host of the Handy Mandy Podcast, Amanda Pahl, and sex and relationship coach Dr. Tara, host of the Luvbites by Dr. Tara podcast. Here’s what we get into on the episode: How do you ge

13. When is it time to consider couples therapy? (ft. Kaycee Polite + Shula Melamed)

Aug 03 2022 61 mins  
Couples Counseling, Navigating Conflict, and Sex Therapy Welcome back to Asking for Myself, where I ask all the questions you're too afraid to. Today I am joined by sex therapist Kaycee Polite and relationship coach Shula Melamed to talk all things couples counseling. What do I ask this week? What is the difference between therapy and coaching? What is sex therapy and who is i