Things I meant to say naked

Things I Meant to Say Naked is a podcast about desire, intimacy, and the naked truths we carry in our bodies. Hosted by Figs—a certified sex therapist and chronic overthinker—this show explores the messy and beautiful parts of being human and wanting connection. Each episode blends sex education, emotional insight, cultural commentary, and the occasional confession. Some episodes are solo: just Figs unpacking love, shame, eroticism, and everything in between. Others feature guests, lovers, and listeners who want to confess things they "meant to say naked.” Whether you’re curious, confused, healing, or horny—you’re welcome here. Season 2 will resume in Summer 2026!

Things I meant to say naked is a health podcast hosted by Figs, with 13 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.

Figs hosts Things I meant to say naked, a health show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Can Relationships with a Language Barrier Work? (Part 1 of love with a language barrier duet)

  Sep 16, 202628 minS2

  As Figs travels the world, one message keeps coming up, over and over, from friends and family: she's going to fall in love with a foreigner. But falling for someone across a language barrier is hard to imagine when your love language is yapping and deep conversation. So what happens after the initial spark, once you're trying to actually know someone — to understand them on a level that requires more vocabulary and clothes? How do you repair a rupture when there's something fundamentally lost in translation to begin with? If it isn't obvious yet: Figs is a cynic. So in this episode, she puts her own skepticism on trial. Can relationships survive a language barrier? Figs interrogates her doubt and goes looking for what actually makes international relationships work. Along the way: we dive into topics such as code-switching and private language as its own love language, Figs' own dating history, every Latino family's resident Carl (you'll understand soon), and — somehow — the Addams Family. Today's episode is also part 1 of a duet series "love with a language barrier," so stay tuned. Citations and Things I've Read: Caldwell-Harris, C., Kronrod, A., & Yang, J. (2013). Do more, say less: Saying" I love you" in Chinese and American cultures. Carswell, K. L., & Impett, E. A. (2021). What fuels passion? An integrative review of competing theories of romantic passion. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 15(8), e12629. Chen, S. X., & Bond, M. H. (2010). Two languages, two personalities? Examining language effects on the expression of personality in a bilingual context. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 36(11), 1514-1528. Dewaele, J. M., & Salomidou, L. (2017). Loving a partner in a foreign language. Journal of Pragmatics, 108, 116-130. Dewaele, J. M. (2008). The emotional weight of I love you in multilinguals’ languages. Journal of Pragmatics, 40(10), 1753-1780. Parr, B. H. (2013). " Baby, Te Amo": Code Switching as a Way to Develop and Limit Intimacy in Multilingual, Romantic Relationships. Journal for Undergraduate Ethnography, 3(2), 12-22. Shin, H., & Bruno, R. (2003). Language use and English-speaking ability: 2000. (No. C2KBR-29). Washington, DC: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/main/www/cen2000.html Tien, N. C. (2013). Communication and relationships of intercultural/multilingual couples: Cultural and language differences. University of Northern Colorado. Tobore, T. O. (2020). Towards a comprehensive theory of love: The quadruple theory. Frontiers in psychology, 11, 862. Yao, S. (2026). ‘How You Apologize is Just Who You Are’—An Investigation of Apology Components and Self-Construals in Intercultural Romantic Relationships. I want to hear from you. What are things you meant to say naked— the truths, the questions, the unsent texts?

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  Episode #3

  What can we learn from Post-Partum Psychosis

  Sep 2, 20261h 29mS2

  In light of the Lindsay Clancy trial, Figs realized how little she actually knew about postpartum psychosis. Confronting her own preconceived notions, she invited advocate and author Aaisha Alvi, who wrote " A Mother Like That ," chronicling her own experience with postpartum psychosis, onto the show. And oh, how wrong Figs was. What if the warning signs everyone's told to look for are the exact ones that get mothers missed? Aaisha shares what postpartum psychosis actually looks like. Some of the topics we cover include the nature of hallucinations and delusions that can occur during postpartum psychosis, and how these symptoms can cause great emotional pain for mothers, but they're often unobservable, as many mothers can "seem" functional. Aaisha also breaks down why postpartum psychosis is often misunderstood in both clinical and public conversations, and why rushed appointments, insurance pressure, and oversimplified screening can turn a treatable condition into a preventable tragedy. A bit more about our special guest, Aaisha Alvi: Aaisha Alvi is a postpartum psychosis awareness advocate and writer. She is the author of A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis. Her book has received praise from reproductive mental health experts and organizations, including Postpartum Support International (PSI), Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP), and Library Journal. As a result of the extreme difficulty she experienced in accessing care for her PPP, her mission is to increase public and provider awareness of postpartum psychosis toward preventing unnecessary suffering and tragedy. Aaisha frequently presents to various audiences on the misdiagnosis of postpartum psychosis. She is also an active volunteer with Postpartum Support International. Educational materials she has created about postpartum psychosis are featured in trainings delivered by PSI. Feel free to follow along on her awareness @aaishaalviwrites or her website: aaishaalvi.com Free Book preview of the first five chapters: A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis - Aaisha Alvi - Google Books I want to hear from you. What are things you meant to say naked— the truths, the questions, the unsent texts?

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  Episode #2

  Why I Love Witches (as a psychotherapist)

  Aug 26, 202629 minS2

  We're seeing more and more folks coming out of the "broom closet," but we're not seeing those same numbers in the therapy office. Why? In today's episode, Figs focuses on destigmatizing witchcraft, tarot, spell work, and manifestation and makes the case for why therapists should start recognizing the identity and the healing space we can hold for our spiritual girlies. You’ll discover how grounding, intention-setting, mindfulness, and even tarot can fit naturally into psychotherapy without imposing beliefs or compromising ethics. Figs explains why witches often arrive in session already doing deep work, how their practices can strengthen the therapeutic relationship, and why spell work can be understood as goal-setting, grief work, and self-empowerment rather than something to dismiss. We also break down where clinicians need to draw the line between spirituality and spiritual psychosis, and why context, functionality, flexibility, and distress matter far more than labels. If you work in mental health, identify as spiritual, or have ever felt judged for practices that help you feel whole, I hope this opens a conversation for you. I want to hear from you. What are things you meant to say naked— the truths, the questions, the unsent texts?

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  Episode #1

  Ethics of Self-Help Books: Are They Doing More Harm Than Good?

  Aug 12, 20261h 25mS2

  Most self-help books promise quick fixes, but do they really fix anything? Self-help books may lack validity, but that doesn't mean they can't serve as entry points for growth. In this eye-opening episode, renowned psychologist Dr. Daniel Watter and I dissect the complex world of self-help literature, exposing what's real, what's risky, and what we might be missing. As we discuss self-help books, we break down the ethical dilemmas faced by authors, especially when framing issues like mental health disorders without clinical assessment. We explore the cultural biases embedded in many popular self-help titles and how one-size-fits-all may not be all that helpful. This episode isn't just a critique—it's a call to approach self-help with discernment and curiosity. Perfect for clinicians, mental health enthusiasts, and anyone seeking meaningful growth. Whether you're considering reading a new book or wondering about the future of self-help, you'll walk away with a sharper perspective on authentic healing, the importance of ethical practice, and how to make self-help work for you. I want to hear from you. What are things you meant to say naked— the truths, the questions, the unsent texts?

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  Episode #10

  How good are we at taking turns? Threesomes

  Dec 10, 202540 minS1

  <p><b>Today’s episode explores the downward spiral Figs went through after a conversation with a friend who confidently declared that only two things end a marriage: babies and threesomes.</b></p><p>Figs has thoughts...</p><p>In this episode, she challenges that claim by asking the uncomfortable (and fun) questions: Are threesome fantasies actually that common? Is this really a male-centric fantasy? Is it an even split where one person pushes to have a threesome and the other partner complies? Who’s even having threesomes? How do they impact relationships in real life? And finally, is it poss...

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