Are you Team Jeremiah, Team Conrad… or Team “Belly needs therapy and a passport”? On this episode of AW Confidential, we dive deep into the love triangle at the center of Prime Video’s hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty, but make it real. Like, painfully real.

We’re not just talking beach romances and brooding stares—we’re unpacking codependency, emotional maturity, self-worth, and the dangerous ways we lose ourselves in the name of love. With Jeremiah, Belly becomes passive and self-sacrificing. With Conrad? She shines. This episode explores how the people we date can either shrink us or help us rise, and why the kind of love we choose reflects where we are in our healing.

From toxic patterns to trauma bonds, from canceling Paris for a boy to the now-iconic peach scene (yes, we said what we said), this convo is part fangirl therapy session, part truth-telling mirror.

Whether you watch the show or not, you’ll see yourself in the mess. Because let’s be honest, we’ve all been Belly at some point.

💔 Love, identity, validation, self-sabotage… It’s all on the table. And this summer? We’re turning pretty honest.

We’re breaking all the rules in this episode of AW Confidential. Your Body. Your Story. Not Their Business.

Nationally-recognized Licensed Psychologist | Certified Sex Therapist, Dr. Shannon Chavez returns to unpack one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—topics in dating and sexuality: body count.

A contributor to the viral Men’s Health article, she helps us break down the stigma, call out the double standards, and reframe the real question: Why are we still obsessed with the number?

We explore:

• What your number really means (and doesn’t)

• How gender, culture, and belief systems shape the shame

• What to say instead of asking someone their “body count”

• Why it’s time to stop justifying your past—and start owning your story

This is not your typical sex talk. It’s a soul talk.
Truth bombs were dropped. Judgment was left at the door.

Join this important conversation!

Learn more about Dr. Chavez, visit About Dr. Shannon Chavez | Renowned Psychologist & Sex Therapist

You can also check her out on Instagram @drshannonchavez

Edel Rodriguez picked up a brush and told the world his truth.

In this soul-stirring episode of AW Confidential, we sit down with renowned Cuban-American artist Edel Rodriguez, whose iconic cover art has appeared in TIME, The New Yorker, and beyond. From escaping Cuba as a child to becoming one of the boldest visual truth-tellers of our time, Edel shares his journey of exile, identity, and creative defiance.

This conversation dives deep into the power of visual storytelling, what freedom means when you’ve had it taken from you, and how art can spark conversations that words sometimes can’t.

Expect vulnerability. Expect courage. Expect truth bombs.🎙️ Because on AW Confidential—nothing is confidential.

To learn more about Edel, visit www.edelr.com or Instagram @edelrodriguezstudio

His book, Worm, is available everywhere books are sold, and the film, FREEDOM IS A VERB, is available on PBS YT

She thought it was love, but what started as butterflies became confusion, control, and emotional chaos.

In this raw and revealing episode, Dominican entrepreneur, founder of Elite Vision Media, and philanthropist Esmeralda Baez opens up about the relationship that nearly broke her spirit. From the high of love bombing to the slow unraveling of her peace, she shares how she woke up to the truth and made the boldest decision of her life: to walk away and choose herself.

This isn’t about labels. It’s about listening to your gut, recognizing the red flags, and reclaiming your confidence after emotional betrayal. For anyone who's ever doubted their worth in the name of love, this one’s for you.

To learn more about the powerhouse - Search Esmeralda Baez.

In this powerful episode of AW Confidential, NCAA Wrestling champion and motivational speaker Anthony Robles joins me for a raw conversation about grit, purpose, and rewriting the story others wrote for you.

His journey—brought to life in the film Unstoppable, starring Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez—isn't just about winning on the mat. It's about rising when life counts you out, choosing purpose over pity, and reminding the world that limits are meant to be broken.

We dive deep into the truth behind his victories, the mindset that carried him through, and the legacy he’s building far beyond wrestling.

🎧 Tune in for truth bombs on resilience, identity, and the power of showing up—even when the world says you shouldn't.

To learn more about Anthony, visit www.anthonyrobles.com or Instagram@arobles125

Three opinions. Zero chill. Endless judgment.
In this wild ride of an episode, Yvette and two of her favorite truth-telling amigas dive deep into Reddit’s messiest “Am I the Asshole?” threads. From petty exes to family feuds and moral meltdowns, nothing is off-limits and no one is safe from side-eyes or savage honesty.

Who’s the villain? Who needs therapy? And who just needs a nap and a better attitude?
Let’s break it down—with humor, heat, and a whole lot of “Oh no they didn’t.”

Tune in for Judgment Day, AW style.

Nacho Vigalondo is a Director who has never been afraid to break the rules of cinema. His new film, Daniela Forever, takes us on an emotional journey through grief, lost love, and alternate realities. We discussed the uncomfortable truths we hide, the power of fiction to heal, and how technology can become either a refuge... or a prison. Get ready to question everything. That’s what #AWTruthBombs are all about.Hoy en AW Confidential nos sumergimos en la mente de Nacho Vigalondo, el director que no teme romper las reglas del cine. Su nueva película, Daniela Forever, es un viaje emocional por el duelo, el amor perdido y las realidades alternativas. En breve tiempo, hablamos sobre las verdades incómodas que escondemos, el poder de la ficción para sanar y cómo la tecnología puede convertirse en refugio… o prisión. Prepárate para cuestionarlo todo. Así son las #AWTruthBombs.

Daniela Forever in theatres on July 22, 2025

Actress, singer, and Latina powerhouse Myrna Cabello joins AW for a deeply moving episode about the moment that changed everything — the day she woke up and couldn’t move half her face. Diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, Myrna feared she’d lost her voice, her career, and her identity.

But what followed wasn’t the end — it was a rebirth.

In this raw and inspiring conversation, Myrna opens up about the physical and emotional toll of paralysis, finding healing through music, prayer, and acupuncture, and the unshakable faith that carried her through it all. From sharing the screen with Jon Hamm to being honored with Myrna Cabello Day in Austin, her comeback is a masterclass in grace and grit.

This episode is for every woman who’s ever had to start over, show up scared, or rebuild herself from the inside out.

To learn more about Myrna, visit Instagram@cabello.myrna,

www.myrnacabello.com