Ask Ava

Do you have questions about dating violence? Or, do you ever wonder what makes a relationship healthy? Look no further than the Ask Ava Podcast, where experts weigh in on these topics and more - like blackmail, gender, consent, and sexual assault. Questions come directly from New Jersey-based classrooms & groups.

This podcast is recommended for listeners 12+. Subscribe and stream all Ask Ava episodes wherever you get podcasts! Some episodes are also available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@safesoundsomerset

The Ask Ava Podcast is produced by Safe+Sound Somerset. Located in Somerset County, we provide survivor services and prevention programs for domestic, dating and sexual violence. If you need support, please call or text our trained advocates on our confidential, free, 24/7 Helpline: 866-685-1122.

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Episodes

Ask Ava, Episode 51: Helping a Friend series - "How Can I Be an Active Bystander in Difficult Situations?"

Episode 51: Helping a Friend series - "How Can I Be an Active Bystander in Difficult Situations?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Mar 18, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 51

Ask Ava, Episode 50: Helping a Friend Series - "Should I Get Involved with My Friend's Toxic Relationship?"

Episode 50: Helping a Friend Series - "Should I Get Involved with My Friend's Toxic Relationship?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Mar 11, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 50

Ask Ava, Episode 49: Helping a Friend series - "What If I Feel Guilty Because I Missed Warning Signs in My Friend's Relationship?"

Episode 49: Helping a Friend series - "What If I Feel Guilty Because I Missed Warning Signs in My Friend's Relationship?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Mar 04, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 49

Ask Ava, Episode 48: "What If I'm Ashamed or Scared to Reach Out for Help?"

Episode 48: "What If I'm Ashamed or Scared to Reach Out for Help?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Feb 25, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 48

Ask Ava, Episode 47: "What Are Some MORE Myths about Teen Dating Abuse?"

Episode 47: "What Are Some MORE Myths about Teen Dating Abuse?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Feb 18, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 47

Ask Ava, Episode 46: "What Are Some Myths about Teen Dating Abuse?"

Episode 46: "What Are Some Myths about Teen Dating Abuse?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Feb 11, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 46

Ask Ava, Episode 45: "What is Teen Dating Violence and How Can I Help End It?"

Episode 45: "What is Teen Dating Violence and How Can I Help End It?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Feb 04, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 45

Ask Ava, Episode 44: Helping a Friend series - "When Should I Get An Adult Involved in Difficult Situations?"

Episode 44: Helping a Friend series - "When Should I Get An Adult Involved in Difficult Situations?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jan 28, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 44

Ask Ava, Episode 43: Helping a Friend series - "How Do You Help a Friend in Denial About Their Abusive Relationship?"

Episode 43: Helping a Friend series - "How Do You Help a Friend in Denial About Their Abusive Relationship?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jan 21, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 43

Ask Ava, Episode 42: "What Do I Do If My Partner is Jealous of My Friends?"

Episode 42: "What Do I Do If My Partner is Jealous of My Friends?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jan 14, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 42

Ask Ava, Episode 41: "How Do I Know That I Can Trust My Partner?"

Episode 41: "How Do I Know That I Can Trust My Partner?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jan 07, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 41

Ask Ava, Episode 40: Holiday series - "What Are Some Healthy New Year Goals for My Relationship?"

Episode 40: Holiday series - "What Are Some Healthy New Year Goals for My Relationship?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jan 04, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 40

Ask Ava, Episode 39: Holiday series - "How Much Arguing is 'Too Much' In Front of Company?"

Episode 39: Holiday series - "How Much Arguing is 'Too Much' In Front of Company?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jan 04, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 39

Ask Ava, Episode 38: Holiday series - "Is It Healthy if My Partner Gives Me a Gift, and Expects Something in Return?"

Episode 38: Holiday series - "Is It Healthy if my Partner Gives Me a Gift, and Expects Something in Return?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Dec 21, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 38

Ask Ava, Episode 37: Holiday series - "How Do I Know That My Partner is Purposefully Keeping Me from Others?"

Episode 37: Holiday series - "How Do I Know That My Partner is Purposefully Keeping Me from Others?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Dec 18, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 37

Ask Ava, Episode 36: Holiday series - "What Can I Do If My Partner's Parents Won't Accept Me?"

Episode 36: Holiday series - "What Can I Do If My Partner's Parents Won't Accept Me?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Dec 03, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 36

Ask Ava, Episode 35: Holiday series - "I’m Stressed Out! How Do I Make Sure My Relationship Stays Healthy?"

Episode 35: Holiday series - "I’m Stressed Out! How Do I Make Sure My Relationship Stays Healthy?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Nov 25, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 35

Ask Ava, Episode 34: "How Do I Rebuild My Confidence After an Abusive Relationship?"

Episode 34: "How Do I Rebuild My Confidence After an Abusive Relationship?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Nov 19, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 34

Ask Ava, Episode 33: "How Long Does It Take to Heal from an Abusive Relationship?"

Episode 33: "How Long Does It Take to Heal from an Abusive Relationship?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Nov 12, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 33

Ask Ava, Episode 32: "How Do Restraining Orders Work?"

Episode 32: "How Do Restraining Orders Work?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Nov 05, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 32

Ask Ava, Episode 31: "Is it Anger Management if My Partner Punches a Hole in the Wall Next to Me?"

Episode 31: "Is it Anger Management if My Partner Punches a Hole in the Wall Next to Me?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Oct 29, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 31

Ask Ava, Episode 30: "Why Is Cyberbullying So Serious?"

Episode 30: "Why Is Cyberbullying So Serious?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Oct 22, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 30

Ask Ava, Episode 29: "How Can I Get Involved with Ending Domestic Violence in my Community?"

Episode 29: "“How Can I Get Involved with Ending Domestic Violence in my Community?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Oct 15, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 29

Ask Ava, Episode 28: "What Do I Do if I'm Afraid to Leave My Partner?"

Episode 28: "What Do I Do if I'm Afraid to Leave My Partner?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Oct 08, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 28

Ask Ava, Episode 27: "Why Don't Teens in Abusive Relationships Just Leave?"

Episode 27: "Why Don't Teens in Abusive Relationships Just Leave?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Oct 01, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 27

Ask Ava, Episode 26: "What are the Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship?"

Episode 26: "What are the Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Sep 24, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 26

Ask Ava, Episode 25: Healthy Relationships Series - "How Do I Break Up With My Partner in a Respectful Way?"

Healthy Relationships Series - "How Do I Break Up With My Partner in a Respectful Way?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Sep 17, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 25

Ask Ava, Episode 24: Healthy Relationships Series - "What If My Boyfriend Expects Me to Answer Texts Immediately, But It Makes Me Anxious?"

Healthy Relationships series - "What If My Boyfriend Expects Me to Answer Texts Immediately, But It Makes Me Anxious?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Sep 10, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 24

Ask Ava, Episode 23: Healthy Relationships series - "What If My Girlfriend Wants My GPS Location, But I Value My Privacy?"

Healthy Relationships series - "What If My Girlfriend Wants My GPS Location, But I Value My Privacy?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Sep 03, 2020•4 min•Season 1Ep. 23

Ask Ava, Episode 22: Healthy Relationships series - "How Do You Argue Respectfully in a Healthy Relationship?"

Healthy Relationships series - "How Do You Argue Respectfully in a Healthy Relationship?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Aug 27, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 22

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