Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"When you make someone feel safe, they want to open up more. And you always do." — Christina Aguilera
"Trauma never leaves you. You just figure out ways to try and heal it." — Christina Aguilera
"Sexuality is a beautiful thing. And we need to take care of it as women. We need to really make sure that we prioritize it and ourselves and what it means to us, because every woman is different." — Christina Aguilera
This episode features an in-depth conversation between Alex Cooper and Christina Aguilera, tracing Aguilera's multifaceted career and personal evolution. Aguilera reflects on her early entry into the music industry, starting at age nine on "Star Search," and the demanding work ethic instilled by that experience. She details the significant impact of her childhood upbringing, including experiences with abuse, and how singing became an early form of release and expression. The conversation highlights the pressures of fame, particularly the scrutiny of her image and sexuality during her early career, and the internal struggle to reconcile her authentic self with industry expectations. Aguilera emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for self-expression and discusses her pivotal "Stripped" era as a conscious decision to embrace her full identity, including her sexuality, and challenge societal norms.
The discussion also explores themes of reinvention, trauma, and healing, with Aguilera sharing insights into how past experiences have shaped her advocacy for empowering others. She touches upon the double standards she faced as a woman in the music industry and how she learned to navigate external criticism by focusing on her own purpose and authenticity. Later in the conversation, Aguilera candidly discusses her evolving understanding and ownership of her sexuality, advocating for open conversations and self-acceptance for women. She shares her experiences with Playground, a brand focused on female sexual wellness, emphasizing the importance of natural products and destigmatizing topics like lube and self-pleasure. The episode concludes with Aguilera's reflections on maintaining inner peace, her desire to move past past negativity, and her commitment to living a real and loving life.