Ava Devine's Bad Advice

Welcome to my show, Ava Devine's Bad Advice On 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: @avadevinesbadadvice TikTok: @avadevinesbadadvice X: @avadevinespod Got questions, feedback or requests? Email me at avadevinesbadadvice@gmail.com.

Ava Devine's Bad Advice is a health podcast hosted by Ava Devine, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ava Devine hosts Ava Devine's Bad Advice, a health show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #38

  Kayla Kleevage, The Woman Who Defined an Era: Bimbofication + 90s Beauty + Extreme Plastic Surgery.

  Aug 19, 202647 min

  Send us Fan Mail Before social media made bimbofication, extreme plastic surgery, and exaggerated beauty trends part of internet culture, women like Kayla Kleeavage were already pushing beauty standards to their limits. In this episode of Ava Devine's Bad Advice, I sit down with legendary adult performer and feature dancer Kayla Kleeavage to look back at the era of big hair, big glamour, and even bigger implants, and how adult entertainment, plastic surgery, beauty standards, and sexuality have changed since the 1980s and 1990s. Kayla takes us back to the beginning of her career as a house dancer before becoming a touring feature dancer, magazine model, adult performer, and eventually the owner of her own production company. We discuss the legendary "big boob era" of the industry, when performers including Kayla, Lisa Lipps, Pandora Peaks, and other famous bombshells helped create an exaggerated aesthetic that would eventually resemble what internet culture now calls bimbofication. Kayla also opens up about the extraordinary lengths women went to achieve that look. This is a conversation about adult entertainment history, extreme plastic surgery, beauty standards, confidence, aging, reinvention, and the women who helped create an aesthetic decades before social media gave it a name. Chapters 00:00 Meet Adult Entertainment Legend Kayla Kleeavage 00:02:46 How Kayla Kleeavage Became A Household Name 00:03:32 What Was Feature Dancing? 00:04:21 Getting Extreme Breast Implants In The 1990s 00:05:08 From Men's Magazines To Adult Films 00:05:54 The Big Boob Era Of Adult Entertainment 00:06:45 Kayla's First Breast Augmentation 00:07:37 How Kayla Entered Adult Films 00:08:21 Kayla's Early Adult Film Career 00:09:23 Was There Competition Between The Big-Boob Legends? 00:10:14 Why Kayla Started Her Own Production Company 00:10:58 The Race For Bigger Breast Implants 00:11:58 Why Women Were Searching Overseas For Extreme Implants 00:12:48 Kayla's Polypropylene String Breast Implants 00:13:34 Why Kayla Has Had Around 10 Breast Surgeries 00:14:18 The Implant Complication Doctors Couldn't Explain 00:14:56 The Emotional Toll Of Breast Implant Complications 00:15:39 What Kayla's Breast Implants Are Like Today 00:17:13 The Legendary Big Boob Cruises 00:17:57 Did The 1990s Invent Bimbification? 00:18:47 Kayla Kleeavage On Modern Bimbification 00:20:20 Why Kayla Supports Plastic Surgery 00:21:01 How People React To Kayla In Public 00:21:34 How Adult Entertainment Has Changed Since The 1990s 00:23:10 How The Internet Changed Adult Entertainment Forever 00:24:00 From VHS Tapes To The Creator Economy 00:24:53 1990s Glamour vs. Today's Adult Entertainment 00:26:03 Why Adult Entertainment Looks Different Today 00:27:28 What It's Like Aging In Adult Entertainment 00:28:29 Can Women Age Gracefully In An Industry Obsessed With Youth? 00:29:16 Why There's An Audience For Women At Every Age 00:30:01 How Kayla's Fanbase Has Changed 00:31:33 What Younger Fans Ask Kayla For Today 00:32:30 Confidence In Your 20s vs. Confidence As You Age 00:33:12 What Kayla Would Tell Women Who Feel Invisible 00:34:58 Kayla's Unfiltered Advice For Getting Your Confidence Back 00:36:24 How Kayla Built Her Own Confidence 00:37:11 Staying Relevant As You Get Older 00:38:41 What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Adult Entertainment 00:39:32 How Kayla Kleeavage Made It Into Hollywood 00:41:14 Has Adult Entertainment Held Her Back? 00:42:07 The Strangest Beauty Trends Kayla Has Seen 00:43:08 Kayla's Wildest Fan Encounter 00:44:51 The Adult Entertainment Trend Kayla Wants To Disappear 00:46:36 Kayla Kleeavage's Final Bad Advice If there is one thing to take away from this episode, it's this: women do not have an expiration date. Beauty standards change. Bodies change. Industries change. What was considered extreme in one generation can become a mainstream aesthetic in another. Kayla Kleeavage built a career by embracing exactly who she wanted to be, long before social media gave that aesthetic a name, and she's still evolving today.

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  Episode #37

  Big Girls Wanted: Stefan Wilhelmy Responds To The Pearadise Allegations | The Story You Didn't Hear

  Aug 12, 20261h 4m

  Send us Fan Mail Disclosure: Certain elements of this interview have been censored because I felt they were not relevant to the question and disrespectful to the individual being discussed. The documentary Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise introduced viewers to a Las Vegas house known as Pearadise, a place created around the plus-size and BBW community that became the center of serious allegations involving consent, boundaries, surveillance, fetishization, and the treatment of women who visited the house. Now, Pearadise creator Stefan Wilhelmy responds. In this episode of Ava Devine's Bad Advice, I sit down with Stefan Wilhelmy for a direct conversation about the allegations surrounding Pearadise and his portrayal in Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise. This is not a declaration of innocence or guilt. It is an opportunity to question Stefan directly about what happened inside the house, hear his account, and challenge him on some of the most controversial claims raised by former visitors and in the documentary. Stefan explains how Pearadise began as his private Las Vegas home before becoming a gathering place for members of the BBW and plus-size community. He responds to questions about who was invited into the house, whether visitors understood what they were entering, the absence of written agreements in its early years, household responsibilities, security cameras, livestreams, social media monetization, and whether women were ever expected to provide labor in exchange for staying there. The conversation then turns to the most serious issue: consent. I question Stefan about allegations that some women felt uncomfortable saying no, claims surrounding physical contact and photographs taken at the house, and whether extensive flirting or previous sexual conversations can ever be interpreted as consent. Stefan disputes many of the allegations made against him, provides his account of specific incidents, and explains why he believes events at Pearadise were misrepresented. We also discuss what Stefan says he has changed since those events, including clearer house rules, written agreements, and asking for explicit consent , even for physical contact as simple as a hug. Whether you've watched Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise, followed the controversy surrounding Pearadise online, or are hearing about the story for the first time, this conversation offers Stefan Wilhelmy the opportunity to answer difficult questions directly. Chapters 00:00 Stefan Wilhelmy Responds To Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise 00:00:50 Consent, Safety & The Allegations Against Pearadise 00:01:37 What Was The Original Purpose Of Pearadise? 00:03:11 Stefan's History In The BBW Community 00:04:42 How COVID & TikTok Changed Everything 00:06:48 How Pearadise Began On TikTok 00:07:27 Why Stefan Says TikTok Became Part Of The Problem 00:11:04 Was Pearadise Really Just A Party House? 00:12:27 Were Visitors Required To Sign Agreements? 00:14:34 Was Pearadise A Content House? 00:16:15 Were Visitors Expected To Hook Up With Stefan? 00:17:52 Nudity, Parties & Sexual Boundaries At Pearadise 00:18:51 What Were Women Expected To Do Around The House? 00:21:58 Cooking, Cleaning & Household Responsibilities 00:23:13 Why Women Helped With Stefan's Business 00:25:15 Were Women Compensated For Their Work? 00:27:15 Why Was Pearadise Covered In Security Cameras? 00:31:10 The Real Reason Stefan Says He Installed Cameras 00:32:35 Did Visitors Know They Were Being Recorded? 00:34:28 How Stefan Says The Security Footage Was Used 00:36:36 Did Stefan Make Money From Pearadise? 00:39:25 Stefan Responds To The Consent Allegations 00:40:10 Stefan Responds To Savvy's Claims 00:42:11 Can Flirting Ever Mean Consent? 00:43:30 The Controversial Pool Photograph 00:45:25 Stefan Says Security Footage Supports His Account 00:46:50 What Happened After The Allegations Surfaced? 00:47:42 Stefan Discusses Piggy Stardust 00:50:00 What Happened With The Legal Case? 00:51:24 Stefan On Consent & Implied Consent 00:52:51 What Stefan Says He Has Changed Since Then 00:54:25 Why Consent Can Always Be Withdrawn 00:54:59 Is Pearadise Still Operating Today? 00:56:29 Stefan Responds To Feederism Claims 00:57:45 What Is Pearadise Like Today? 00:58:36 What Stefan Says He Gave The Documentary Producers 01:00:47 What Stefan Wants Viewers To Know 01:01:29 Stefan Responds To The "Escaping Pearadise" Title

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  Episode #36

  Carmela Clutch REVEALS What It Takes To Succeed In Adult Entertainment: Private Channels, Fitness & Boundaries on Set

  Aug 5, 20261h 1m

  Send us Fan Mail We discuss Carmela’s fitness and weight loss transformation, emotional eating, body image, creator marketing, personal branding, social media strategy, consent, performer safety, friendships, competition, diversity, dating, and the physical and mental demands of working in adult entertainment. Carmela explains how she entered the industry with only **$27.32**, used her marketing education to build an authentic brand, and transformed her health after experiencing obesity, prediabetes, arthritis, and disordered eating. She also shares the painful experience of being assaulted early in her career, why performers need clear boundaries and support systems, and how community and mentorship can help protect the next generation. Whether you're considering a career in adult entertainment, building an online brand, struggling with body image, or trying to understand the business behind creator platforms, this conversation offers honest insight into the work people rarely see behind the finished product. In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 Why Carmela Clutch’s Body Transformation Was Questioned 00:00:36 The Essay That Defended Her Fitness Journey 00:02:15 How Industry Rejection Motivated Carmela Clutch 00:03:05 Obesity, Prediabetes, Arthritis & Body Image 00:04:48 Carmela’s Highest Weight & Deciding To Change 00:05:30 Emotional Eating, Breakups & Starting Her Fitness Journey 00:07:37 Why Walking, Running & Exercise Helped Her Mental Health 00:08:15 Why Carmela Clutch Entered Adult Entertainment 00:09:02 Starting An Adult Career With Only $27.32 00:11:04 Body Positivity & Breaking Into The Industry 00:11:49 How Carmela Created Her Personal Brand 00:13:57 How A Marketing Degree Helped Her Adult Career 00:15:28 Using Social Media Trends To Build A Brand 00:17:26 Should New Adult Performers Pay For Career Advice? 00:18:42 Why Women In Adult Entertainment Should Collaborate 00:19:32 Carmela Clutch Opens Up About Being Assaulted 00:22:22 Safety Advice For New Adult Performers 00:24:40 Consent, Boundaries & The Right To Stop A Scene 00:25:56 How To Plan A Successful Creator Collaboration 00:27:21 Who Controls The Footage & Release Date? 00:29:58 Building Genuine Friendships In Adult Entertainment 00:31:24 Diversity, Race & Competition In The Adult Industry 00:33:45 Why Collaboration Is Better Than Competition 00:36:18 What A Day In The Life Of An Adult Performer Looks Like 00:38:31 The Business Work Behind Adult Entertainment 00:39:46 Dating While Working In Adult Entertainment 00:42:36 Sexual Health, Testing & Dating Boundaries 00:43:20 Why Carmela Clutch Avoids Dating Apps 00:44:46 Dating Apps, Hookups & Meaningless Connections 00:46:08 Relationships, Swinging & Emotional Connection 00:48:18 Separating The Performer From The Private Person 00:48:52 Finding Genuine Friendships Early In Her Career 00:50:23 How To Recognize Ulterior Motives 00:51:55 When Friends Use Your Fame For Free Access 00:53:51 Why Some Friends Resent Your Success 00:55:58 Healthy Boundaries With Emotional Vampires 00:57:16 How Adult Entertainment Changed Carmela’s Life 00:57:59 From 208 Pounds & $27 To Finding Her Voice If there is one thing to take away from this episode, it’s this: success in adult entertainment is not built on appearance alone. It requires business knowledge, physical and emotional discipline, communication, boundaries, resilience, and the confidence to advocate for yourself. Carmela’s journey is proof that your circumstances do not have to determine your future, but you must believe in yourself, protect your wellbeing, and never give up.

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  Episode #35

  The Queen of MILFs: Sara Jay Reveals The Secrets Behind A 25-Year Career

  Jul 22, 202644 min

  Send us Fan Mail For more than 25 years , Sara Jay has remained one of the most recognizable names in the adult entertainment industry. While thousands of performers have come and gone, she built a career that has stood the test of time by embracing authenticity, adapting to change, and turning herself into a global brand. In this episode of Ava Devine's Bad Advice , I sit down with adult industry legend Sara Jay to talk about longevity, success, psychology, entrepreneurship, confidence, body image, relationships, and how the internet completely transformed the adult entertainment business. Sara shares how studying psychology shaped the way she approached relationships and her career, why she never tried to fit the industry's traditional beauty standards, and how confidence, enthusiasm, and authenticity helped her build one of the longest-running careers in adult entertainment. We also discuss the evolution of the MILF genre, the rise of independent creators, directing, producing, mentoring new performers, building businesses outside the industry, and why lasting success is about far more than appearance. Whether you're curious about the adult entertainment industry, building a long-term career, entrepreneurship, confidence, or personal growth, this conversation is full of honest insights from someone who has successfully reinvented herself for over two decades. In this episode, we discuss: • How Sara Jay built a 25-year career in adult entertainment • Why authenticity beats beauty in any career • The psychology behind attraction and relationships • How the internet changed the adult industry forever • Why the MILF genre became one of the biggest categories online • Confidence, body image, and embracing curves • Why chemistry matters more than appearance • Directing, producing, and mentoring new performers • Building businesses beyond performing • Entrepreneurship, branding, and career longevity • The biggest mistakes new performers make • Aging confidently and redefining beauty after 40 Chapters 00:00 Meet Adult Industry Legend Sara Jay 00:00:57 From Psychology Student to Adult Superstar 00:02:42 Building A Career Before The Internet Changed Everything 00:05:22 How Curvy Women Changed Beauty Standards 00:09:13 How Psychology Helped Sara Jay Separate Work & Relationships 00:11:51 Why Las Vegas Changed Her Life 00:14:27 Why The MILF Genre Exploded In Popularity 00:17:09 The Fantasy Behind Age Gap Relationships 00:17:59 Why Chemistry Matters More Than Looks 00:21:20 Who Watches Sara Jay Today? 00:22:56 Aging, Confidence & Beauty After 50 00:28:19 How The Adult Industry Changed Since 2000 00:30:39 The Secret To Staying Relevant For 25 Years 00:32:47 Mentoring The Next Generation 00:33:35 The Biggest Business Lesson Sara Jay Ever Learned 00:34:34 From Performer To Producer & Entrepreneur 00:37:05 Why Sara Jay Started A CBD Company 00:38:45 What Happens When Performers Have No Chemistry? 00:41:04 Sara Jay's Life Today 00:43:31 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 Sara Jay X: @sarajay & @sarajaycbd CBD Wellness: BareSelfCare.com

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  Episode #34

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

  Jul 15, 202656 min

  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

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