I’m Christine Evangelista and I am obsessed with what is underneath. While designing my lingerie line I came to realize that conversations about our undergarments are often a gateway to a much more (ahem) revealing conversation. On this weekly podcast, my
Kelsey Darragh is a comedian, mental health advocate, filmmaker, and author, who recently released her first book/workbook, “Don't F*cking Panic: The Sh*t They Don't Tell You in Therapy About Anxiety Disorders, Panic Attacks & Depression.” She and Christine take a walk down memory lane starting with 1990's Limited Too style nostalgia. They talk about growing up, dealing with anxiety throughout their adult lives and the tools we can use to cope with anxiety in our daily lives.
Sheila Kelley is an actress (The Good Doctor, L.A. Law), author and body whisperer. She is the founder and developer of S Factor, a feminine movement practice for women. Sheila and Christine talk about her new documentary, “Strip Down, Rise Up,” the power of pole dancing and sensual movement, and their mutual love of the feminine.
Cindy Eckert is a pink powerhouse. She is the creator of Addyi, the first ever female viagra, and founder of the “Pinkubator” a female-friendly startup incubator. Cindy bets on herself. She and Christine talk about taking on the FDA, her battle to make female sexual health a priority and leading from a place of empathy.
Stefanie Marco is on a radical mission to normalize sexual education, pleasure and feminism. With two certifications in Kundalini and Tantra, Stefanie talks with Christine about how we can connect with our masculine and feminine energies to find true balance. Stefanie's workshop, 5 Elements of the Awakened Man starts this month. You can learn more at www.aloverevolution.com.
Shan Boodram is an intimacy educator and relationship expert. She and Christine talk about past sexual experiences and how that shaped them into who they are today. Shan gives tips for partners experiencing intimacy struggles and singles who are looking to keep it casual. Half Naked is proudly supported by The Underargument. Visit www.theunderargument.com and use code HALFNAKED for 20% off your purchase for the entire month of May.
Jillian Turecki is a relationship coach and teacher. She and Christine talk about how to work on “emotional fitness” and how focusing on self is key to a healthy relationship. Half Naked is proudly supported by The Underargument. Visit www.theunderargument.com and use code HALFNAKED for 20% off your purchase for the entire month of May.
Veladya Chapman is a mother, herbalist, holistic nutritionist and performer with a passion for women's health and ancestral living. She speaks with Christine about simple, daily practices women can utilize to live a healthier, more holistic life. Half Naked is proudly supported by The Underargument. Visit www.theunderargument.com and use code HALFNAKED for 20% off your purchase for the entire month of May.
Ellen Lewis, founder of Lingerie Briefs, is an intimates-industry veteran. With over 35 years of experience in lingerie and intimate apparel, she and Christine speak about shifts in the industry and why lingerie is such a complex garment. Half Naked is proudly supported by The Underargument. Visit www.theunderargument.com and use code HALFNAKED for 20% off your purchase for the entire month of May.
Hannah Berner (Summer House, Berning in Hell, Bravo's Chat Room) is a former collegiate tennis player, stand-up comedian and reality TV star who plays by her own rules. She and Christine talk about growing up in NYC and breaking out of the boxes the entertainment industry tries to keep women in. Half Naked is proudly supported by The Underargument. Visit www.theunderargument.com and use code HALFNAKED for 20% off your purchase for the entire month of May.
On the final episode of season one, Christine shares her most revealing moments and what inspired her to create the Half Naked Podcast. Half Naked is proudly supported by On Gossamer. Visit www.ongossamer.com and use code HALFNAKED25 for 25% off your purchase for the entire month of March.
Asi Efros is a trend forecaster, writer for Lingerie Briefs, designer, painter and A true renaissance woman. As the lingerie industry evolves, Asi notes the positive impact up-and-coming lingerie brands have on self-esteem, body acceptance, the environment and female empowerment. She and Christine talk about the intricate nature of lingerie design and what we can look for in the future. Half Naked is proudly supported by On Gossamer. Visit www.ongossamer.com and use code HALFNAKED25 for 25% off your purchase for the entire month of March.
Shanina Shaik is an Australian supermodel, a Victoria's Secret Angel and a wellness warrior. She talks to Christine about her struggles getting started in the modeling industry and the moment she found out she was going to be a VS angel. Shanina is focused on her health and wellness and tells us how she cares for her body from head to toe. Half Naked is proudly supported by On Gossamer. Visit www.ongossamer.com and use code HALFNAKED25 for 25% off your purchase for the entire month of March.
Jennifer Zuccarini is the Founder & CEO of one of Half Naked's favorite lingerie brands, Fleur du Mal. She speaks to Christine about how she got her start in the fashion industry, the emotion conveyed through lingerie and opening Fleur du Mal's new, Los Angeles location.
Sydney Sadick is a fashion journalist and national broadcast contributor (TODAY's Hoda & Jenna, E! Daily Pop, Inside Edition). Sydney and Christine talk about how the undergarments we choose to wear set us up to feel good in the clothes we put on. Her book, "Aim High: How to Style Your Life & Achieve Your Goals" is available everywhere.
Dr. Jennifer Berman, MD (The Doctors, Today, CNBC, CNN) is a urologist and sexual health expert. Christine and Dr. Berman talk about sex drive during quarrantine and what we can do to take control of our sex lives and, of course, our orgasms. Not surprisingly, underwear and the under-self, have a lot to do with sexual health and happiness. Half Naked has partnered with Negative Underwear to offer you 10% off your purchase through February 27! Visit https://negativeunderwear.com/ and use code HALFNAKED for 10% off your order. Special thanks to our partner, Thigh Society. Visit www.thighsociety.com and use code HALFNAKED15 for 15% off your purchase for the entire month of February. Half Naked is proudly supported by On Gossamer. Visit www.ongossamer.com and use code HALFNAKED25 for 25% off your purchase for the entire month of February.
Melissa Wood-Tepperberg is the founder of Melissa Wood Health, a mother of two and a health & wellness champion. She opens up to Christine about using meditation to cope with anxiety and why consistency is the key to forming healthy habits. H alf Naked has partnered with Negative Underwear to offer you 10% off your purchase through February 27! Visit https://negativeunderwear.com/ and use code HALFNAKED for 10% off your order. Special thanks to our partner, Thigh Society. Visit www.thighsociety.com and use code HALFNAKED15 for 15% off your purchase for the entire month of February. Half Naked is proudly supported by On Gossamer. Visit www.ongossamer.com and use code HALFNAKED25 for 25% off your purchase for the entire month of February.
AJ Andrews is quite the catch, literally! In 2016 she became the first woman ever to receive a Rawlings Gold Glove award given traditionally to baseball players who exhibited superior fielding. She is a professional softball player, a fierce fashionista and according to her Instagram bio, the Yoncé of Softball. AJ and Christine talk about dating, athleisure and what AJ does to take care of her mind and her body. Special thanks to our partner, Thigh Society. Visit www.thighsociety.com and use code HALFNAKED15 for 15% off your purchase for the entire month of February. Half Naked is proudly supported by On Gossamer. Visit www.ongossamer.com and use code HALFNAKED25 for 25% off your purchase for the entire month of February.
Emily Duke is many things: a 90's and 2000's TV expert, standup comedian, producer, fat activist and all-around hilarious human being. Emily is the host of the Melodramatic Teen Universe Podcast. She blew Christine away with her knowledge of even the most obscure TV characters and, of course, what underwear they would rock! Emily talks to Christine about her road to acceptance of her own body, what fat activism is and how it's different from body positivity. Special thanks to our partner, Thigh Society. Visit www.thighsociety.com and use code halfnaked15 for 15% off your purchase the entire month of February.
The woman who needs no introduction, Serena F*cking Kerrigan (and yes, that is her legal name). Serena is a confidence coach, entrepreneur and host of her Instagram Live dating show, “Let's F*cking Date.” She talks about how lingerie is a great way to be “naked with yourself” and how her goal is to remove shame from the choices we make with our bodies.
The always stylish actress and activist, Cinthya Carmona (The Tax Collector, Greenhouse Academy, East Los High) talks to Christine about celebrating the female body - a conversation we're always here for! Whether she's rocking a chic, black turtleneck or an Agent Provocateur corset, Cinthya dresses for her. She talks about her Columbian heritage, the strong and powerful women in her family and how she brings her Latinx culture into the roles she plays.
The Dress Doctor is in! On the premiere episode of Half Naked, Christine talks to Dr. Dawnn Karen, fashion psychologist and author of “Dress Your Best Life,” about how the garments we choose to wear reflect something even deeper. When it comes to our undergarments how can we dress from the inside out in order to truly dress, and live, our best lives? Christine and Dr. Dawnn Karen rip off the outer layers of this taboo topic and discuss the evolving lingerie industry, mood illustration vs. mood enhancement dress, and the question we've all been wondering… why do we pack so much underwear when we travel?
Welcome to Half Naked with Christine Evangelista. Christine is a successful television and film actress hailing from Staten Island, New York. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she is in the last stages of developing her own eponymous lingerie line. Now, combining both her love of lingerie and media, Christine launches her underwear obsessed podcast, Half Naked.