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Rosalia Rivera discussed the reboot of the podcast for season 3 and what the season will bring. That includes talking about the Brave Movement's online safety campaign, Safer Internet, through an exciting new series. She's also releasing episodes about the growing influence of the pedophile movement in society. She emphasized the importance of prioritizing mental health, exposing red flags, and creating a consent culture to prevent child sexual abuse and promote healing and justice. Rivera highlighted the need for collective action to address this complex issue and ensure a safer world for all children and adolescents. She'll also be addressing issues around Indigenous abuse and school safety.

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is an organization based in the United Kingdom that works to combat the distribution of online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and other illegal content. Established in 1996, the IWF operates as an independent, self-regulatory body supported by the internet industry, law enforcement agencies, and the government.The main objective of the IWF is to minimize the availability of CSAM on the internet and protect children from online exploitation. They achieve this by actively searching for and removing illegal content hosted on websites worldwide. When the IWF identifies explicit or abusive material, they work closely with internet service providers (ISPs) to have the content blocked or taken down.The IWF also operates a hotline that allows members of the public to report suspected instances of CSAM found online. These reports are assessed by the IWF's analysts, who then take appropriate action to have the illegal content removed and ensure that the relevant authorities are notified.Additionally, the IWF plays a vital role in providing support and guidance to internet industry partners, helping them establish policies and practices to prevent the distribution of illegal content on their platforms. They collaborate with law enforcement agencies both nationally and internationally, sharing information and intelligence to aid in investigations and prosecution of offenders.Learn more about the foundation here.Read the blog post I review in the episode here.This episode was brought to you by CONSENTparenting. Learn more about CONSENTparenting here.TIME STAMPS:Introduction of the episode. (0:00)The Internet Watch Foundation's report. (2:02)What are the categories of indecent images? (3:44)Explaining the definition of child sexual abuse. (6:08)The results of the investigation. (10:44)What objects were being used for penetration? (12:03)A global crisis of our era. (14:06)Is child sexual abuse on the rise? (18:02)The rise of online abuse. (19:57)What is online safety? (22:15)

Jane, Hope and Maria, along with Brandy Black and Fiona Ward joined forces to create the non profit organization 5waves.org to help other families affected by SSA.In this episode, we talked about:The prevalence of child sexual abuse in the homeWhy this type of abuse is so often NOT discoveredAcknowledging those who have been harmedThe stigma of disclosing a child's abuseThe importance of communicationHope's story of discovering the abuse between her childrenThe challenges of finding help and informationHow children determine what's inappropriate/unsafeThe importance of teaching body safety and specificsVigilance and conversations in the homeWhat are the next steps if abuse is discoveredThe emotional toll on all family membersThe need for therapy and treatment for children & parentsHow to get support as a parent when people judge youLearn more about 5 Waves and other organizations working together to fight this issue.www.siblingsexualtrauma.comwww.5waves.orgwww.siblingstoo.comwww.ssarc.co.uk/Parents Coping With Sibling Sexual Abuse and Trauma https://www.facebook.com/groups/siblingtraumaPeer Support Group For Survivors of Childhood Sibling Sexual Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/646423866554980Social Media Links:5WAVES IG: https://www.instagram.com/5wavesorg/Maria IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariasocolofauthor/Hope IG: https://www.instagram.com/hopesittler/Jane IG:https://www.instagram.com/jane_complicatedcourage/ This episode was brought to you by CONSENTparenting™Learn more at consentparenting.com

“CONTENT WARNING” AND “TRIGGER WARNING.”Erin Merryn joins me to talk about Erin's Law that mandates schools to provide body safety education for grades K-12 in the United States. 38 states have passed the law and in this episode we talk about why she became a champion for schools to teach this education and what the results have been since passing the law in those states. She shares her own personal story of survival, and leadership.Time Stamps:0:02 Intro 2:30 What Is Erin's Law7:10 Erin's Story of Abuse9:33 Erin's diary as an outlet for anger14:13 When predators are getting away with abusing one child16:45 Children's advocacy centers23:20 What did his sister do?30:14 Erin's Law in Ohio33:26 What's the fear of Planned Parenthood38:16 What can parents do to advocate for this law41:18 The importance of writing a letter to your legislator46:53 Principals' lunch buddies program49:56 If the law is not passed, this is what needs to be talked about in schools56:24 What parents can do to reduce the risk of sexual abuseLinks Mentioned:Erin's Law WebsiteErin Merryn's WebsiteErinThis episode was brought to you by CONSENTparenting™Learn more at consentparenting.com

In this episode we cover:The orgasm gap and what it is.What cliteracy is and why it's important to become cliterate.How the orgasm gap is affecting heterosexual relationships in the bedroomWhat survivors should know about reclaiming their sexuality through becoming cliterateHow media and mainstream pornography affect the orgasm gapHow our use of language impacts our perspective of pleasureI know you'll learn so much about how you have the power to enjoy your sexuality and reclaim it, little by little or at whatever pace works best for YOU!ABOUT DR. LAURIE MINTZ:Dr. Laurie Mintz is a feminist author, therapist, professor, and speaker whose life's work has been committed to helping people live more authentic, meaningful, and joyful lives through the art and science of psychology.As a tenured Professor at the University of Florida, she teaches the Psychology of Human Sexuality to hundreds of undergraduate students each year. She also teaches and mentors graduate students in both their clinical and research training, helping them to find their own niche as psychologists. Dr. Mintz has published over 50 research articles in academic journals and six chapters in academic books. She has received numerous professional and teaching awards. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, indicating that her work has had a positive national influence on the field of psychology.She is the author of two popular press books—both written with the aim of empowering women sexually:Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It (HarperOne, 2017) and A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex: Reclaim Your Desire and Reignite Your Relationship (Adams Media, 2009).With this same goal of providing scientifically-accurate, sex-positive information to enhance female pleasure, Dr. Mintz also writes a popular Psychology Today blog. She also gives presentations and workshops to professionals and lay audiences and is often quoted in national and international media.For over 25 years, Dr. Mintz has also maintained a small private practice, working with both individuals and couples on general and sexual issues. One of her greatest honors is supporting her clients during difficult times, as well as helping them make positive changes and reach life goals.You can connect with Dr. Laurie Mintz and her work at:WEBSITE :https://www.drlauriemintz.com/INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/drlauriemintz/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/DrLaurieMintz/YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/Laurie MintzTWITTER:https://twitter.com/drlauriemintz?lang=enEPISODE SPONSOR:CONSENTparenting™CHILD PREDATOR PROTECTION MASTERCLASS:www.aboutconsent.com/protectUse code: PODCAST to get 50% off this class

“CONTENT WARNING” AND “TRIGGER WARNING.”This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. Please check the show notes for more detailed descriptions and take care of yourself.What would you do if you witnessed a family member being sexually abused? Yamisel Pence found her calling when she had to answer that very question. In this episode, Yami shares with us her journey as a police officer, ICAC, SVU detective, and then as an educator to parents. Some cases have a positive outcome where the abused child can receive the support they need. It is never too late to report, just like in the Josh Duggar case. However negative outcome cases happen too often. Why is that? Sometimes it has to do with how the parent responds to a child's accusation. Yami's goal is to teach parents on how to respond, pick up on grooming signs, and what questions to ask so their child can feel safe. About Yami Pence:Yami Pence is a former Internet Crimes Against Children, Child Exploitation, and Special Victims Unit Detective from South Florida, who currently educates parents, schools, and churches on how to Keep Our Kids Safe from abuse on the internet and in real life. Links Mentioned: Staysafewithyami.comconsentwear.comInstagram @YamiPenceTikTok StaySafewithYami This episode was brought to you by CONSENTparenting™Learn more at consentparenting.com

Links for Pam Covarrubias:https://www.spreadideasmovepeople.com/tappinghttps://www.instagram.com/cobiux/Links for Maria Elena Perez:https://www.instagram.com/maria.elenaperez/ Pam Covarrubias Pam is dynamically skilled as a Liberation Business Coach, EFT Practitioner, Podcaster, and Recovering Procrastinator. She primarily spends her time elevating first-generation business owners by helping them remove the shame around making money and connecting to their inner voice so they can create liberated business practices.She dreams of co-creating a future where work supports everyone without glorifying productivity and by honoring our inner energy seasons. Pam's approach is a dance between practical success strategy and intuitive personal discovery that helps humans stay true to their unique story as we decolonize business practices.Pam's goal is to remove the damages Calladita Culture™️ has instilled in first-generation humans in the United States. A topic she explores in her weekly podcast Cafe con Pam, staying quiet and submissive is not a stance she supports.Pam guides her clients to honor their heritage while leveraging the resiliency they've built as they've navigated existing in two cultures.Pam is grounded in the teachings of mother earth, her mother and grandmothers' wisdom, as well as technically trained in Clinical EFT. She holds a Life Coaching Certification, Crystal Healing Practitioner Certification. Pam is also rooted in practical knowledge from her BFA, certificate in Women in Entrepreneurship by Cornell University, and additional business trainings she's attended.She is honored to have been named one of the best Latinx Podcast to listen to by Oprah in 2020 and 2021. When Pam isn't guiding her clients to create liberated business models, you can find her drawing, getting lost in the woods with her partner David and dog Thor. Maria Elena Pérez:Maria Elena Pérez has 15 years of experience in social justice organizations, including ten years in executive leadership.She is the founder of HealSana, LLC and an organizational consultant and trauma-informed healing practitioner with Strategies for Social Change.Maria Elena worked at both local and national organizations including the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, the National Institute for Reproductive Health, and Make the Road New York. During her career, she's been a bilingual spokesperson on social and reproductive justice issues, led during critical leadership transitions, and has played key roles in facilitating organizational development and change management processes internally.Maria Elena is also a Certified Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Practitioner and works 1:1 and in group programs with women of color to heal generational patterns, wounds, and traumas.A Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of New York, Maria Elena holds an M.S.W. from the City University of New York, Hunter College, and a B.S. from New York University. She is a first-generation Latina born to Dominican and Puerto Rican parents. This episode was brought to you by CONSENTparenting™ Learn more at consentparenting.com

0:02 Welcome0:37 Introduction of Dr. Rosenna Bakari. 3:45 Share your journey of getting where you are, and how you're able to help others. 4:23 Dr. Bakari sharing her story. 13:26 Unpacking survivorship of child sexual assault.  17:23 Finding community after experiencing trauma. 26:22 For anyone who's listening, can you share about ACE's and shed some light on what it is for listeners who may not know. 30:07 What do you say to those survivors who are afraid or feel like they're beyond that help? 36:31 Talking about Dr. Bakari's community and how people are engaging in it.46:57 Is that a program that you do regularly, like your eight week program that you were talking about?  51:50 How can people connect with Dr. Bakari? 53:01 Wrap up. 53:49 Outro Links Mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/rosennabakari/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/rosennabakarihttps://rosennabakari.comThis episode was brought to you by CONSENTparenting™ Learn more at consentparenting.com

Known as “America's Joy Magnet”, Shari Alyse is an International Motivational Speaker, #1 Best Selling Author, and Joy Coach. Shari has built a community of over 150k+ followers and has reached over 10 million people.Shari's deep commitment to others is motivated by her own journey through childhood sexual abuse and other childhood traumas. At seven-years-old, Shari found herself having to use her voice on a witness stand to testify against the man who had abused her.She now uses her voice to speak around the world on self-worth, mindset, overcoming obstacles, and how to live a joy-filled life.In 2013, Shari co-founded one of the first online holistic wellness directories and communities. She has been featured on numerous media outlets including ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS radio, Huffington Post, Thrive Global, to name a few. She has gone on to Executive produce and host multiple online TV and radio shows, most recently, the talk show - Heart to Heart.Over the last 15 years, Shari has reached thousands of people with her inspirational videos, speaking engagements, coaching and writings. Shari's book, Love Yourself Happy, quickly became a #1 New Release and International Best Seller.
Shari believes that in the radical acceptance and connection to ourselves, we truly can live a joy-filled life. 0:02 Welcome 0:37 Intro of Shari Alyse 3:30 What does radical acceptance mean to you? 5:19 Shari shares the experience of finding radical self acceptance. 9:23 What have you done to support yourself through that memory/experience and maybe trigger? 12:54 Can you share what the impact was of speaking up about your SA experience? 15:34 Response 17:46 How did that lead to your journey of becoming a joy magnet and then writing your book? 26:44 AD Consent Wear 29:25 What helped inspire you to then write the book to really create this movement to help others recognize that they can also find joy? 32:23 Who is it meant for? What will they learn when they read it? 35:00 Is there anything that you'd like to share before we wrap up ? 38:44 How can people connect with you and how can they find you? 39:41 Outro Links Mentioned: https://sharialyse.com https://www.facebook.com/sharingwithsharihttps://www.instagram.com/sharialyse/ https://www.linkedin.com/insharialysehttps://www.youtube.com/user/sharig74 This episode was brought to you by CONSENTparenting™ Learn more at consentparenting.com

Bio: Kim Guerra is a queer woman of color. A butterfly woman who has given herself wings. She is a writer, advocate, and entrepreneur. She is the creator of “Badass x Bonita”, a brand and movement that she considers to be a work of self-love and her love for her community. She wants each person to wear “Badass x Bonita” products as a statement and shield-- a living revolution. Guerra is the author of “Mariposa” and “Mija”: collections of bilingual poems, affirmations, and revolutionary love letters. “Badass x Bonita” is for all humans who are giving themselves and their community wings through revolutionary love.  Guerra is a TEDx Speaker and received the “Agent of Change'' award from Univision's Premios Juventud and has been recognized for her work in various publications including Oprah Magazine, Today, People, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, Univision, Televisa, Remezcla, R29Somos, and FiercebyMitu. Kim Guerra continues to use her voice and platform to advocate for the immigrant, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, survivors, mujeres, and oppressed communities. :02 Welcome!:40 Introducing Kim Guerra. 3:07 Kim's story about how brown, badass bonita came to be. 7:52 What was it inside of you that you think helped you to stand tall and begin living your own life? 14:31 What would be your advice for people who are afraid to go against the norm, but want to speak up? 21:27 AD break- Consent Wear 22:13 What would it look like if I loved myself? What would that look like in terms of action? 26:31 What did I need to hear growing up? What are the messages that I wish I received as a child? 34:18 What is on the horizon for you this year? What can we expect from you? How can we support you? Where can we find you? 40:30 Wrap up 42:22 Outro Links Mentioned: https://brownbadassbonita.comhttps://brownbadassbonita.com/collectionshttps://brownbadassbonita.com/collections/bookshttps://www.instagram.com/badassxbonita/This episode was brought to you by CONSENTparenting™ Learn more at consentparenting.com

Links Mentioned:CONSENT wear website: consentwear.comChristine's website: christineg.tvChristine's Instagram: instagram.com/cosmicchristieAudible Link: audible.com/pd/I-Am-Diosa-Audiobook/0593210794

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Links Mentioned in this episode:https://www.instagram.com/milano_alyssa/https://sorrynotsorrypod.com/https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/647098/sorry-not-sorry-by-alyssa-milano/https://survivingsextraffickingfilm.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJPSSL2lSjU This Episode is Sponsored by CONSENTwear™

 I've received many requests to talk about coping with the anxiety and fears and sometimes even paranoia around teaching our children about body safety boundaries and consent. Most of the parents that have reached out about this are parents who are survivors themselves. So this episode is dedicated to you- the survivor parent that is dedicated to this cycle-breaking work. In this episode, I share the 5 key tools I used to help reduce my anxiety so I can do the needed research and work I do to teach abuse prevention and consent education, both to parents and my own children.These tools have helped me heal, reclaim my power, my sexuality and stay focused on my commitment to my family and the community of parents who depend on this work.Below are links to the resources I mention in the episode.I hope it helps you find your path to calm, healing and empowerment!If you find this episode helpful, please tag me and let me know what your biggest takeaway was and please share it with others!With gratitude,Rosalia~ LINKS MENTIONED:Previous Podcast Episodes To Support This Episode:Mindfulness Hypnosis for Healing + Resilience BuildingHow Our Anger Can Be Transformative Instead of ToxicDismantling Child Sexual Abuse Taboos Through SupportHow Sleep Impacts Mental Wellness & HealingHow Devoting Ourselves To Ourselves HealsThe Healing Medicine Inside of OurselvesBeyond Trauma and Into ResilienceSurvivor To Thriver Via Intuition and Support Additional ResourcesGuided Breathwork 8 Breathing Exercises To Try When You Feel AnxiousGuided Meditation: Peaceful, Easy FeelingGuided Meditation: Yoga Nidra for Healthy BoundariesEFT TappingTapping for Stress & WorryDance Movement TherapyA Lesson in Therapeutic Dance MovementMy Flo App (Period Tracker)How to Work With Your Period, Not Against It This Episode is Brought to You By CONSENTparenting™

In this episode we talked about: How they got started and why it was important to teach consent principles to their kidsWhat their 'freedoms' model is all aboutHow their parenting practices intersect with consent parenting and feminismHow parents can enjoy these practices and let go of the guilt of not always getting it rightAnd more!You'll enjoy this episode if you're a parent, and even if you're not, you'll see how the way you were raised may not have given you all the freedoms to fully express yourself and how you can change that now! It's never too late to heal those parenting wounds and liberate yourself now!I'd love to hear your thoughts and questions and encourage you to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the episode so others can find us!ABOUT HANNAH + KELTY OF UPBRINGING:Hannah & Kelty are twins, coaches and speakers behind the parenting movement Upbringing. Certified in Simplicity Parenting, Positive Discipline and trained in Foundations of the respectful parenting approach, RIE (pronounced "rye"), Upbringing empowers parents in over 100 countries to show up + grow up alongside their kids when it comes to daily discipline.Hannah & Kelty's top-ranked podcast, Q&A videos and research-informed Guides call parents in with humor and honesty, giving them permission to align their personal values with their parenting practices in the name of sanity + social change. Hannah & Kelty co-parent on an organic veggie farm outside Portland, OR that they share with their partners and kids, ages 5, 6, 8 and 8. LINKS MENTIONED:Website: http://www.Upbringing.coInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/upbringing.coShop: http://www.Upbringing.co/shop This Episode Was Brought To You By CONSENTparenting™Website: https://www.consentparenting.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consentparenting/  

In this episode, I speak with award-winning investigative journalist and writer, Daemon Fairless about his impactful CBC Podcast series Hunting Warhead. Warhead is the mastermind behind an online CSAM forum of millions of members. We also discuss his book “Mad Blood Stirring: The Inner Lives of Violent Men”, and his research around CSA.TRIGGER WARNING that this episode contains content discussing child sexual abuse and pedophiles. Episode Time Stamp:0:00 – Intro0:38 – Introduction of guest0:54 –  Can you give a quick synopsis of what Hunting Warhead is?3:04 – Synopsis of Hunting Warhead6:24 – Daemon's experience in the field of studying violent men and CSAM8:24 – what do you think parents should know about this issue?11:53- Daemon's response16:25 – Can you talk a bit about what you learned in terms of these communities and how they operate and why should parents know about this?18:17 – Daemon's response22:02 – The importance of parents understanding the reality of these places on the dark web and how they operate.23:21 – Child Rescue Coalition24:46 – Daemon's take on CSA/SAM Investigations30:02- Could someone who is doing work to protect against SAM actually be influenced in the same way? 34:58- Can you share where people can find your book? 38:56 – ClosingLinks Mentioned:Daemon's Book- https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01JN52W0I/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Daemon's Website- https://www.daemonfairless.comHunting Warhead CBC 6-Part Podcast - https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/387-hunting-warheadThis episode was brought to you by CONSENTparenting™Learn more at consentparenting.com 

Episode 33- About Consent Podcast "Stopping & Helping Those Surviving Trafficking in 2022" with Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti Show Notes0:00- Episode Intro0:38- Introduction of guests 2:30- Stopping Traffic film  4:40- Bringing in support for Stopping Traffic 8:26- Caring for yourself/mental wellness while doing this work 11:12- Vision for the film/overview 14:25- Creating Stopping Traffic Non-profit 15:25- AD BREAK 16:13- Impact of trafficking and next film 21:00- Supporting survivors of trafficking  22:27- Plans for next film 26:00- How people can support Stopping Traffic  33:55- Closing  Links Mentioned: https://stoppingtrafficfilm.comhttps://stoppingtraffic.orgThis episode was brought to you by CONSENTparenting™Learn more at consentparenting.com

Episode 32- About Consent Podcast “Comprehensive Consent” with Sarah Casper Show NotesEpisode Notes:0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Introduction of guest4:05 - Importance of parents teaching and practicing consent8:54 - Nuances of consent13:39 - Helping parents feel more at ease teaching consent 19:37 - Teaching adults consent/setting boundaries26:06 - AD26:55 - Starting practicing consent early 29:06 - Consent and the media36:23 - Learning to communicate39:26 - Communicating consent in relationships48:19 - Connecting with Comprehensive Consent51:24 - ClosingLinks Mentioned: Sarah's IG: @comprehensiveconsentcomprehensiveconsent.comThis episode was brought to you by CONSENTparenting™Learn more at consentparenting.com

In this episode, this call to arms even, I invite you to get brave and talk about this global issue with the people in your child's life, and if you don't have kids, to talk to the adults in your life who DO have kids.We discuss my 50/50 rule to help solve this problem as a parent.And I share some sobering statistics so that you can share them with your communities. AND I also talk about why it's SO IMPORTANT that you prioritize your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health, today more than ever- and how that relates to the safety of the children in your life.I also share some exciting news about an organization I'm honored to be part of that is creating a movement that will help create the change and the impact that I talk about in this episode.I invite you to  tune in, get inspired, motivated, and determined to join forces with me so we can FINALLY end child sexual abuse.It may sound like a big goal, but WE CAN DO THIS- if we do it TOGETHER!Are you with me?Below you can find the links  to the  articles and statistics that I reference in the episode.I also invite you to reach out with any questions you might have if you'd like to do more.Here's to a groundbreaking 2022!Links Mentioned In Episode:WeProtect Global Alliance https://www.weprotect.org/NewsHub New Zealand https://www.newshub.co.nzEpidemeologist Katelyn Jetelina report https://watermark.silverchair.comCanadian Centre for Child Protection July Report https://protectchildren.ca

In this episode, I interview Monique Chenier, my hypnotherapist, to talk about: What hypnosis can be used forMy experience with hypnotherapyHow we can tap into the unconscious to help us process and heal traumas/wounds from our pastMethods that can be used in tandem with hypnotherapyHow we can use writing practice to reclaim our narrativeHow we can lovingly discipline our mind so we can create resilient outlets for challenging feelings I hope you walk away feeling empowered by this interview, and I would love to hear your thoughts! Links Mentioned: Monique's Website: https://www.moniquechenierhypnosis.com/ The Mindful Hypnotist Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/TheMindfulHypnotist Gathering of Moons Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/agatheringofmoons The Mindful Hypnotist Instagram Account:https://www.instagram.com/moniquechenierhypnosis/ This Episode is Brought to You By:CONSENTparenting™Learn more at https://www.consentparenting.com/ About Monique Chenier:Monique Chenier is a registered consulting hypnotist, a certified yoga teacher, published poet and writer.She helps her clients take control of their lives through transformational approaches such as hypnosis, lifestyle coaching, mindfulness meditation, guided relaxation, energy healing techniques and Buddhist psychology. Her work aims to bring people back to that open space within themselves so that they can meet life's challenges in the healthiest, most fulfilling way.Monique is currently a registered Consulting Hypnotist with the National Guild of Hypnotists which is the oldest and largest hypnosis organization of its kind.She finished her initial hypnosis certification in 2012. She has advanced training in age regression, imprints removal, pediatric hypnosis, and smoke cessation.Monique received her Certification in Clinical Hypnotism, and completed her training in HypnoBirthing® The Mongan Method in 2015. She's also an official THINNER BAND HYPNOSIS® practitioner.Monique has hypnosis training in Coping with Cancer and Care for the Caregivers through the NGH, and Pain Management through the American School of Clinical Hypnotism.In 2021, she completed her Certification in Complementary Medical Hypnotism with Dr, Scot Giles through the NGH. 

In this episode we talk about the power of this non-profit organization, which is one of the largest and most robust organizations in the United States.We talked about the work they're doing to help diverse and marginalized communities.We discussed what the problem of sexual abuse looks like today compared to pre-COVID.And we talk about the many solutions that parents and caregivers alike can use to battle this problem before it continues to spiral out of control.There is so much that we can do if we are willing to start the conversations early.Child sexual abuse is preventable and it's our duty to protect all children from this violent crime.  LINKS MENTIONED IN SHOW:DARKNESS TO LIGHT https://www.d2l.org/PREVENTION TRAINING: https://www.d2l.org/education/prevention-training/HISPANIC PERSPECTIVE ON ABUSE https://www.d2l.org/spotlight-hispanic-perspective-on-abuse/ONLINE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN/ LA EXPLOTACION SEXUAL DE LOS NINOS EN LINEA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2gXwt_pCMo This episode was brought to you by CONSENTparenting™Learn more at consentparenting.com

In this episode, we talk about Jeremy's story, how he confronted his abuser, what happened when he did, what it led to, and how that experience has moved him to continue being an advocate.Jeremy's story is one of courage and defiance. It's a story of how we can look at our toxic masculinity culture and challenge it to dismantle it.This episode is not just for male survivors, but for parents of children of all genders so we can all better understand how abuse can happen and how to protect ALL children.I highly encourage you to check out all of Jeremy's work.ABOUT JEREMY:Jeremy is a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse. He spoke out for the first time when he was 27 years old, which was just short of 20 years after the abuse happened. He now speaks publicly and creates content online using film, photography and illustration, in an attempt to bring more attention to the subject. He truly believes the silence can be broken'FIND JEREMY ON:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyindika/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyindika1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM5j3x68j8gq3MHPSLzjmQ Additional Websites:1in6: https://1in6.org/

In this episode, you'll be inspired and motivated to take action! There are so many ways we can all help end sexual violence and how we, as survivors, can overcome our challenges and thrive!We talked about Daniela's journey from survivor to thriver to warrior.Daniela shared the many ways that Together for Girls is making a difference all around the world.We discussed the different strategies we can all apply in our lives on micro and macro levels to end sexual violence.We talked about what kind of support we all need to develop our own resiliency and determination to thrive and help prevent abuse for others.And we spoke about what the future looks like when we all band together. Collectively, as a global community, we can all make an impact.Let me be clear- this is not a Hallmark card statement- this is truth and a statement for action! ABOUT DR. DANIELA LIGIERODr. DanielaLigiero is the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Together for Girls, a global, public-private partnership dedicated to ending violence against children, especially sexual violence against girls. The partnership includes five UN agencies, the governments of the United States and Canada, several private sector organizations and more than 20 country governments in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, working together to generate comprehensive data and solutions to this public health and human rights epidemic. Dr. Ligiero also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children.WEBSITE:http://togetherforgirls.org/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/togetherforgirlsTwitter:https://twitter.com/together4girls Also mentioned in the episode:http://www.metoomvmt.orgTHIS EPISODE WAS SPONSORED BY:CONSENTwear™ and CONSENTparenting™

In this informative and important episode, Amy and I talk about: • At what age do you start teaching sex ed to your child• At what age to start talking to your kids about porn exposure• How to talk to kids about porn and help them stay safe• Ways to stay on top of their internet usage• How often to have these conversations• What to do if kids do get exposed to it• What to do if a child/teen find they can't stop consuming it We'd love to know what your biggest takeaways were and what actions steps you're going to take regarding teaching your kids about porn literacy.Screenshot this episode and tag Amy and me in your Instagram stories and let us know! This episode was brought to you by CONSENTparenting™ ABOUT AMY LANG, MA:Amy Lang, MA has been a sexual health educator for over 25 years. With her lively, engaging and down-to-earth style she helps parents become their kid’s go-to birds and bees source. Amy’s books, online solutions center and podcast show parents that talking about sexuality doesn’t need to be totally uncomfortable and really can be fun. She also works with early childhood educators providing childhood sexuality and sexual abuse prevention training. Amy is still married to her first husband and they are getting the hang of parenting their recently launched man-child. She lives in Seattle, WA and you can learn more about Amy and her work at BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com RECOMMENDED BOOKS + RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Books -Birds & Bees & Kids Bookstore- Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.- Good Pictures Bad Pictures- It’s SO Amazing- It’s Perfectly Normal- Every Body Book Amaze.org - great videos for kidsCircle.com - monitoring and parental controls Solutions Center- one-stop-shop with everything you need to rock the sex talks: help to get you started; age-appropriate topics; porn prevention video; and vetted, age-appropriate videos and books for kids. Use code CONSENT for 15% off. 

In this episode I talk about:• How I started learning about human trafficking• The Listen Hunnay episode with Jeannie Mai and Tera Hilliard that opened my eyes• Why trafficking IS a problem that will knock at your door in some way, shape or form if you're a parent or are a caring adult for other children in your life.• Ways that kids can be trafficked from infant to teens• How adults can be trafficked through dating sites• Why we all need to band together to solve this problem• Organizations you can support, through donations, volunteering or sharing about them. MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:Forgotten Children Inc.Listen Hunnay Episode with Terra Hilliard ORGANIZATIONS FIGHTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING THAT I SUPPORT:LOVE146.orgSAFEHOUSEPROJECT.orgPOLARISPROJECT.orgUAHT.org LEARN MORE ABOUT ABUSE PREVENTION ATCONSENTPARENTING.com

"Are you willing to feel a little uncomfortable, so your children don't have to. Because when we turn our backs to this crime, children pay the price."-Feather Berkower WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT: • How abuse prevention has changed over the last 30 years and what it looks like now • Feather shared her story for how she got started and why she's so passionate about this work • We talked about child and parent grooming and what parents need to know from a predator/offender perspective • What parents who's children have been abuse should do to help empower their children and prevent revictimization • What she has learned from offenders and what parents should know and do • How parents should respond to a disclosure from a child  • Feather also shared what is coming up for her in 2021 and how you can work with her to protect your family ABOUT FEATHER BERKOWER Feather Berkower, Founder of Parenting Safe Children, is a licensed clinical social worker and holds a Master’s of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley. Feather is one of the nation’s leading experts in child sexual assault prevention. She has dedicated her career — which now spans over three decades — to educating parents and youth professionals on how to make their communities “off limits” to child sexual assault.Using her community-based approach, she has trained over 150,000 schoolchildren, parents, and youth professionals across the United States.Feather presents her well-regarded workshop, Parenting Safe Children, in schools, youth organizations, parenting groups, and businesses nation-wide. Now, Feather offers her workshop live via Zoom so people around the world can participate.Feather co-authored Off Limits: A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Children Safe from Sexual Abuse, a parenting book that will change the way you think about keeping children safe. She also authored Conversation-Starter Cards that accompany Off Limits to help parents get conversations about body safety started with caregivers. They are both available on her website at parentingsafechildren.com.Feather makes a difficult and sensitive topic less scary, and consistently impresses audiences with her knowledge, commitment, and warmth.Feather is also available for private consultation at an hourly rate. CONNECT WITH FEATHER http://www.parentingsafechildren.com https://www.instagram.com/parentingsafechildren/ https://www.facebook.com/parentingsafechildren/ https://twitter.com/FeatherBerkower  

If you're a parent or not, this will help you reflect on how toxic masculinity has shaped your views and how you can break the cycle of toxic masculinity, mental health stigmas and reclaim your power as a child sexual abuse survivor.Quentin shared on how he manages anxiety, what it can look like for others, and why it's important to get to the root of anxiety and not deal with it as a surface symptom.We also talked about equity in communities of color and how this impacts mental health services and more! Shout out to Rebekah Borucki for making the connection for Quentin and me! ABOUT QUENTIN:Quentin Vennie is a celebrated wellness expert, philanthropist, keynote speaker, and author of the bestselling memoir, Strong In The Broken Places. He is the host of the new wellness and social justice podcast, “Freedom to Breathe”. His work has been featured in the Huffington Post, Thrive Global, Entrepreneur, Chicago Tribune, NBC News, Fox News, MindBodyGreen, and others. Quentin has been recognized as one of Black Enterprise magazine’s 100 Modern Men of Distinction and by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for his contribution in raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, as well as appearing as the wellness keynote speaker for Colin Kaepernick’s “Know My Rights” Camp. Quentin is passionate about working with youth in under-resourced communities, helping them understand their traumas and turn them into triumphs, and spearheads initiatives that make yoga and mindfulness accessible among communities and populations that don’t ordinarily have access to them. Having spent years practicing yoga and meditation, Quentin has found a recent passion in gardening and interior design as forms of anxiety management. Website:https://www.quentinvennie.com/Social Media:www.instagram.com/quentinvennieSponsor Links:www.aboutconsent.com/guidewww.consentparenting.com Subscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to the AboutCONSENT™ podcast? If you’re not, I invite you to do that today! I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding Spanish bonus episodes to the mix this year and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you’re loving the podcast and want to express your love for it, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too! Your review helps other people find my podcast and they also fuel me. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. I appreciate you!

Please note there is a TRIGGER WARNING with this episode, so please be sure to take care of your mental health and if you need to pause the video and come back to it later, please do what is best for you!  But I do want to let you know that this is an important episode to listen to, not just for the warning that online dangers are real, but because it also sheds light on how it happens, who can do it and what parents can do to be proactive and preventative.  Cara Chace is a former Special Agent having conducted countless investigations of internet crimes against children, child exploitation, and child pornography. While she is now an online entrepreneur specializing in Pinterest marketing, her in-depth and unique experience in criminal law enforcement gives her a perspective and dose of real-world knowledge that is so needed. Website:www.carachace.comwww.onlinesafetyabc.ck.page/pdf  Social Media:www.instagram.com/carachaceSponsor Links:www.aboutconsent.com/online-safetywww.aboutconsent.com/guide Subscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to the AboutCONSENT™ podcast? If you’re not, I invite you to do that today! I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding Spanish bonus episodes to the mix this year and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you’re loving the podcast and want to express your love for it, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too! Your review helps other people find my podcast and they also fuel me. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. I appreciate you!

Cue Dr. Nadine Thornhill, sexuality educator and all around awesome human! Nadine is a certified sex educator and Doctor of Education specializing in child and adolescent sexuality. She helps folks access fact-based information, and build strong communication skills so they can teach the kids in their life about for their bodies, building positive relationships, and feeling good about who they are!She strives to work within sex-positive, queer-positive, anti-oppressive, and pro-choice frameworks.In her nearly fifteen years as a sexuality educator, she's worked with thousands of people, and dozens of schools and organizations across North America. She offers regular media commentary on issues related to sex education. She's been featured on networks including CBC, CTV, and CITY TV and in publications such as Today’s Parent, Huffington Post, and Oprah Magazine.In 2018, Ontario government announced the repeal of our province’s sex ed curriculum. In response, she created #SaveSexEd, a YouTube project wherein she taught every sex education module from Ontario’s Health and Phys Ed curriculum. That same year, she was named one of Flare Magazine’s Heroes In The Fight Against Gender-Based Violence. She currently produces and co-hosts the acclaimed web series Every Body Curious . Season two premiered June 1, 2020. You can watch season one here. WEBSITE:www.nadinethornhill.comwww.everybodycurious.com INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/nadinethornhill/https://www.instagram.com/evrybodycurious/ FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/nadine.thornhill/ YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJqQvHjzDtjLEu9IjpUh68Q

In this week's episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist Nicole Schiener to talk about the power of anger and how we can use it as transformative energy instead of a toxic one that depletes us.We talked about:The conflicted relationship that many survivors and Black, Indigenous and People of Colour have with anger because of their trauma.Why is it so important for people with trauma to process their anger and not just 'get over it'.What survivors who are afraid of their anger can do, particularly if they're not sure how to express it.What reclaiming and transforming anger into healing looks like on a personal and collective level.How most survivors are told to get over things that happened a long time ago and how one can respond to these kinds of comments?What a humble warrior means and how we can all be a warrior for others.This was most definitely an empowering episode and I can't wait for you to hear it!ABOUT NICOLE SCHIENER:Nicole Schiener is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, Canada, and a published author. Her writing has been featured in the Gottman Blog and Elephant Journal. She provides counseling and supervision at a non-profit organization and sees clients privately at a wellness clinic in St. George, Ontario. Nicole is a member of her region's Sexual Assault Response Team and a mama to a teen son and 10-year-old daughter.Nicole loves helping people connect to their inner expert and learn to dance with their emotions, embracing and celebrating their authentic self and the power of the human spirit to heal and thrive.Currently, she's completing a compilation of short stories, poetry, and reflective questions on the awakening journey for highly sensitive mothers. Nicole believes, "World peace begins with inner peace." CONNECT WITH NICOLE:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceandPossiblityInstagram: @mindfulmama_nsm Linktree with a collection of writing and free offers: http://www.linktr.ee/mindfulmama_nsmFCC: http://www.fcccnd.comSTG FB for booking: https://www.facebook.com/stghealthandwellness Other mentions in the episode is Asha Frost.Find her at www.ashafrost.com SPONSOR:www.consentparenting.com/safetynetwork

It is for this reason that I invited Trauma Psychotherapist Adriana Alejandre to the podcast.In this episode we talk about the taboo that continues to surround therapy and why it matters that we all shift our perspectives, now more than ever.We also discussed why parents, particularly in the Latinx community, are still reluctant to seek mental health support, and also, how they can take steps to become more receptive to the idea.We dived into what parents, caregivers or any adult can do when a child discloses abuse so that they don't re-traumatize the child, including themselves if they are survivors.We also talked about why it's so important for kids to get the right mental health support after a disclosure so that they can lessen the long term negative effects that abuse can have and begin to heal sooner, which can dramatically improve their ability to live a happier life.There were so many little gems as well that will make you take pause and think about how you can support those in your life who are survivors or if you're a parent and never thought about these topics.I hope you take steps consistently to care for your mental health in these times of crisis so that you can be well, stay well and support your family through this time.ABOUT ADRIANA ALENJANDRE:Adriana Alejandre is a Trauma Psychotherapist and Speaker from Los Angeles, California. She specializes in adults who struggle with PTSD and severe traumas at her own private practice. She has done disaster relief work for Hurricane Harvey and Las Vegas shooting survivors. Adriana’s clinical work has been featured in Univision, LA Times, the New York Times and Buzzfeed.Adriana is also the founder of the internationally recognized, Latinx Therapy, directory and bilingual podcast that destigmatizes mental health & provides education to combat the stigma through technology and actual mental health services. In 2019, she won Hispanizice’s Best Social Good Content award. Her podcast has been featured in iTunes’ Top 200, Spotify’s Top 30 Latin shows, Fierce by Mitu , and has been heard in 112 countries. Adriana’s mission is to create spaces to spark dialogue about mental health struggles and strengths in the Latinx community. CONNECT WITH ADRIANA:Website: https://latinxtherapy.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latinxtherapyTwitter: https://twitter.com/latinxtherapyInstagram (Latinx Therapy): https://www.instagram.com/latinxtherapy/Instagram (Adriana): https://www.instagram.com/latinxtherapist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSEQTK3ijZJDTcXb2KsOz5Q 

TW: This episode contains discussions on domestic and sexual violence and loss. Please take care of your mental wellness. In this episode, Arlene Salcedo talks about her journey from witnessing domestic violence, sexual trauma in her teens, the loss of a child in her 20's, to finally tapping into her own inner wisdom, power, and awakening.Arlene's transcendence from trauma to empowered healer has been a testament to the strength of the human spirit and one that can shine as an example of how we can all step into our own power.I hope you find that you, too, can step into your own power and reclaim the parts of yourself that may feel like they were damaged, taken, broken or lost. You have the power inside you to heal and overcome your past. ABOUT ARLENE SALCEDO:Arlene is a 200 Certified RYT Yoga Instructor, Reiki Practioner, and Human Design Chart Reader. Arlene is the curator of Luna Soul Wellness; she began healing and teaching through yoga and holistic care. Her passion to support others’ healing journey had always been prevalent. She believes healing and change begin with self-love and self-awareness practices. Her principle approach is to encourage women to learn, embrace, and embody the natural lifestyle, Holistic healing, and self-care so they can live a balanced life and be their own healer. CONNECT WITH ARLENE AND HER WORK AT:WEBSITE:https://www.lunasoulwellness.com/INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/lunasoulwellness/ FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/lunasoulwellnessYOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYE6apEhV9hFZiovxrTnqMw?view_as=subscriber EPISODE SPONSOR:CONSENTparenting™Child Predator Protection Class50% Off Code: PODCASTSubscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to the AboutCONSENT™ podcast? If you’re not, I invite you to do that today! I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding Spanish bonus episodes to the mix this year and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you’re loving the podcast and want to express your love for it, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too! Your review helps other people find my podcast and they also fuel me. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. I appreciate you!

This week, in this special bonus episode, I'm excited to share the collaboration project!Denise Soler Cox, host of the Self-ish Latina Podcast and co-founder of Project Eñye, plus Rita Bautista, host of the Empowerment and All That Podcast and Nicole Hernandez of The Daring Kind Podcast, joined forces to bring this conversation to the forefront. They invited Linda Garcia, Brenda Gonzales and myself to contribute to the conversation and share our perspectives on this controversy.For me, this was timely, as I am in the process of beginning to write my own book. In fact, I recently was selected as a scholarship winner for the Hay House Diverse Wisdom Initiative Program, that is actively working to support and nurture writers of colour.So this issue, is very close to home for me, because the publishing industry has taken note. In fact, Hay House is in it's second round of this initiative now, and it gives me hope. To me, this issue of diversity, and representation is very important on many levels. And I think these deep dive conversations are necessary so that we can move the needle in the right direction. This podcast was recorded a few weeks ago, before the craziness of COVID-19, and we had hoped to release this episode last week, but waited. We felt it was ok now because we know people are in need of some positivity, reflection and direction to go somewhere from here.In this episode, we talk about: ● Linda (Luz Warrior) discusses what relationships were dampened by this book and how she used her work in journalism to investigate and evaluate the novel. ● Brenda touches on the ways American Dirt is a wake-up call for publishers, book lovers, and allies. ● Rosalia dives into the misrepresented narrative of Latinx culture and exaggerated characters within the novel. ● Rita shares a personal story about how American Dirt had an effect on her own life and speaks on what the controversy will do for Jeanine as an artist. ● As group we discuss our own Latinidad and feelings of “enoughness” within the Latinx community.  ● Finally, I give a sneak peek into our next film and how American Dirt raises questions and fears for me during the process.  Follow these amazing women on their podcasts here:Denise Soler Cox – The Self-ish LatinaRita Bautista – Empowerment and All ThatNicole Hernandez – The Daring KindBrenda Gonzales – Tamarindo PodcastLinda Garcia aka Luz Warrior – Let There Be Luz Podcast

Sleep is more valuable than we give credit for. In particular, when it comes to healing our traumas, sleep has the power to restore our mental wellness as a part of our healing process.This is one of the reasons I invited my guest Meredith  Louden on to the show. Meredith helps people with insomnia learn how to fall asleep without the use of drugs or tricks. She is the founder of Healing Insomnia from Within. She's developed an effective strategy for regaining the ability to fall asleep easily, quickly, and consistently, using the fundamental understandings of how the brain actually works.I know this episode seems oddly related to CONSENT, but you'll understand the connections when you listen! Enjoy and be sure to share your feedback on your favourite takeaways! You can connect with Meredith  and her work at:WEBSITE :https://www.healinsomniafromwithin.com/https://www.healinsomniafromwithin.com/aboutconsentINSTAGRAM:@meredithloudenFACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/groups/healinsomniafromwithin/YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/Meredith LoudenPINTEREST:https://www.pinterest.com/loudenmeredith/EPISODE SPONSOR:CONSENTparenting™Free Guide: 7 Ways To Teach Body Safety, Boundaries and Consent  Subscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to the AboutCONSENT™ podcast? If you’re not, I invite you to do that today! I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding Spanish bonus episodes to the mix this year and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you’re loving the podcast and want to express your love for it, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too! Your review helps other people find my podcast and they also fuel me. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. I appreciate you!

This is a topic that gets overlooked and shy'd away from because it feels overwhelming. But the good news is that there are ways to help our kids navigate the online space safety. This is why I'm so excited about this week's guest! I had the pleasure of interviewing Titania Joran who is the CMO and Chief Parent Officer of Bark.us, an internet safety solution that helps parents and schools keep children safer across social media, text messaging, and email. As the former host of NBC Atlanta affiliate WXIA’s weekly television show Atlanta Tech Edge, Titania has the honor of covering the latest in tech news and talent across both the city and the globe. Past roles also include serving as the CMO of KidsLink, co-founder and CMO of PRIVET, and Executive Director of Band of Coders Girls Academy. Titania travels the country serving as a tech expert and was named a tech innovator and a mother of invention by The Atlantan in 2015. Titania is mom to a tween son.WEBSITE :www.bark.usINSTAGRAM:@barktechnologiesFACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/barktechnologiesTWITTER:https://twitter.com/barktechcoYOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/BarkBARK BLOG:What Online Grooming Looks LikeMEDIUM ARTICLE:I'm a 37 year old mom Subscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to the AboutCONSENT™ podcast? If you’re not, I invite you to do that today! I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding Spanish bonus episodes to the mix this year and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you’re loving the podcast and want to express your love for it, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too! Your review helps other people find my podcast and they also fuel me. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. I appreciate you!

In this episode I'm talking about how PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and CPTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder) affect our parenting and the difficulties that survivors find themselves in.I also discuss how it is compounded when it stems from or becomes an intergenerational issue.I shared some of my own story and struggle with anxiety and fear with my oldest child about the possibility of him being abused. And I talked about a specific experience, how I dealt with it, and what the resolution was at the end.In this episode I share the things and ways that I was able to navigate that specific issue and what I recommend for you, my listeners, who have battled with a similar experience.This episode is not a prescription for what to do, but instead a motivation and inspiration for what is possible when you begin to realize that you are worthy of support.If you'd like to learn more about how my resources can help you, I invite you to check out the links below:CONSENTparenting™:http://www.consentparenting.comCHILD PREDATOR PROTECTION MASTERCLASS:http://www.aboutconsent.com/protect(use code PODCAST to receive 50% off this class)7 WAYS TO TEACH BODY SAFETY, BOUNDARIES & CONSENT:http://www.aboutconsent.com/guide 

In this episode we cover:Why a natural and holistic approach is important for physical healingHow Ayuvera can help you customize your healingHow hormones and working with your cycles helps your healingHow health and wellness is still very male influenced in studies and how that affects WOCDealing with harassment and stress and how it affects our physical and mental wellnessI know you'll learn so much about how achieving calm, especially if you're a high achiever, can help you reach all your goals faster and with more zen in your life.You can connect with Kayla Nedza and her work at:WEBSITE :https://www.kaylanedza.com/INSTAGRAM:@kaylanedza@wellnessglowuppodcasFACEBOOK:http://facebook.com/kayla.nedzaLINKEDIN:http://linkedin.com/in/kaylanedza Subscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to the AboutCONSENT™ podcast? If you’re not, I invite you to do that today! I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding Spanish bonus episodes to the mix this year and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you’re loving the podcast and want to express your love for it, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too! Your review helps other people find my podcast and they also fuel me. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. I appreciate you!

In this episode we cover:How kids learn about body safetyHow parents can put their fears aside and dive into teaching their kidsHow to help our kids become more assertive when neededWhy and how gender stereotypes need to be broken downWhy teaching/educating the adults in our kids lives is just as importantWe talked about how Jayneed started her publishing company and all the resources it now offers (in many languages!!!). You can connect with Jayneen and her work at:WEBSITE (free resources): https://e2epublishing.info/ PURCHASE HER BOOKS IN THE U.S./CANADA: https://amzn.to/3azEg7B FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/SomeSecretsShouldNeverBeKept/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayneensandersauthor/ Subscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to the AboutCONSENT™ podcast? If you’re not, I invite you to do that today! I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding Spanish bonus episodes to the mix this year and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you’re loving the podcast and want to express your love for it, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too! Your review helps other people find my podcast and they also fuel me. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. I appreciate you!

Generational trauma can go undetected by those who continue to pass it on, not realizing that they are passing on negative patterns. When it comes to sexual abuse, these patterns can be passed on because of fear and lack of information or education to change those patterns to positive ones.When we become educated about how to recognize the patterns we can learn how to become self aware and then take the steps to break the patterns that are destructive, not just for ourselves, but for the generations that came before us and the ones ahead of us. I invite you to listen to hear all the ways that you can break the cycles of abuse and create empowering patterns in your life, your family and your community! Subscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to the AboutCONSENT™ podcast? If you’re not, I invite you to do that today! I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding Spanish bonus episodes to the mix this year and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you’re loving the podcast and want to express your love for it, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too! Your review helps other people find my podcast and they also fuel me. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. I appreciate you! TRANSCRIPT:Speaker 1: those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George SantayanaSpeaker 2: Welcom e vm Benny Those two about consent. The podcast that sparks conversations about creating consent, culture, boundary repair, sexual empowerment, orgasm, equality and raising a new, sexually conscious and consent empowered generation. This is a safe shame. Free judgment Free zone. We're both survivors, and those who support survivors are welcome. I'm your host, Russell Rivera.Speaker 1: This episode is brought to you by consent Parenting My online platform for Survivor parents to learn how to keep their kids safe from abuse. Did you know that Children of Survivor parents have a five times higher chance of being abused? Because survivor parents don't know or learn the tools needed to prevent abuse, they tend to over protect instead of empower and prepare. You can change the statistics by becoming an educated parent. Get started by downloading my free guide seven ways to teach your kids about body safety, boundaries and consent by going to about consent dot com forward slash guide. The link will be in the show notes to get your free copy today. Now let's get back to the show. Welcome back to another episode of the about consent podcast. I'm really excited you're here today listening to another episode. I just wantto extend my gratitude to you again because getting your feedback is always so amazing for me. It gives me life. It gives me fuel. And I can't say enough about how important it is, really? To hear the feedback to know what are the things that you are truly resonating with? What you want to hear more about all of that is really just amazing. And so I want to thank you for all of that amazing feedback reviews. And so I wanted to start a weekly shout out of, you know, review spotlight. So if you are the kind of person that loves to give back when you receive something amazing like a review for the podcast, I want to shout you out and thank you and just let others know that it is actually resonating with other people, right? So that Ah, yeah, if you want to post review and a ratings on iTunes, I would most appreciate it, But I also want to shut you out. So I wanted to kick it off with this week, starting off with MelissaMoo87 hosted a five star ratings, and this is her review. Amazing Resource. Rosalia is such a great host and interviewer, and I love that she's willing to provide language. And resource is around a topic that is so often not talked about. More education is needed in this realm for both adults and parents and our Children, and I love that she is fearlessly leading the charge. It must listen for anyone wanting to empower themselves and the Children in their lives. MelissaMoo87 Thank you so much for that review. I truly, truly made me so happy. It made my heart smile because I absolutely agree with you. More education is needed in this realm, and I'm here for it. And I know so many other amazing educators are. So I want to thank everyone who is doing this kind of work in the space and for all of you who are supporting it. So thank you so much. Please keep the reviews coming. So today I'm talking about generational trauma. So what is generational trauma? Well, according to Tamar A. Hill, a licensed therapist and certified trauma professional, she defines intergenerational trauma as a traumatic event that begins years prior to the current generation and has impacted the ways in which individuals within a family understand, cope with and heal from trauma. For example, the patriarch of a family may suffer from an untreated severe mental health disorder, which causes him to engage in harmful behaviors towards his daughter. This daughter, having endured years of emotional and psychological abuse, now has her own family but has not been able to release herself psychologically and emotionally from the torture she endured. And as a result, she begins to exhibit many of the same behaviors of the patriarch, which leads to her own Children exhibiting similar behaviors. These behaviors, including dysfunctional ways of coping, continue for generations. Thes unhealthy behaviors become a quote unquote normal way of raising Children within the family, and that is directly from Tamara Hill explaining how she defines intergenerational trauma. Now, before we dive into this episode, this solo episode, I want to let you know that I will be talking about child sexual abuse and rape trauma. So if at any point this feels too heavy, please stop the episode and take care of your mental wellness. If you need to just take a break and come back to it. That's definitely okay. Or if you feel this is not for you at this time, that's also okay. Please, just make sure that your mental health is the most important thing that you need to care for and come back to this when and if you feel ready. I'm not diving into specific details, but I will be mentioning incidents. And so I just wanted you to be aware of it so that it's a heads up. But with all of that said and done, this episode may also be deeply eye opening and motivational, which is really what my hope is. So why am I talking about this topic? Well, if you heard Episode two of the podcast where I talk about my story and my why of creating this podcast. Well, then you know that as a survivor it didn't just start with me. And unfortunately, everyone in my family has been deeply impacted by trauma to the point that one of the members of my family has CPTSD, which if you're not familiar with that term, that acronym, it stands for complex, post traumatic stress disorder. Most people would know PTSD. That's a more familiar one. But see, PTSD is complex, and essentially what that means is that it was a number of events with different levels of intensity or severity of that particular trauma or of other kinds of traumas, which were all compact ID over a series of time. Now, Michael, on taking on the issues of abuse awareness and prevention. My goal with this is to break generational patterns in cycles. And so I wanted to open up a bit more and share more aspects of my own history with you in Hopes Sig, you may be able to relate you. It may resonate with you in different ways on different levels, Maybe help you connect the dots for yourself. And of course, more importantly for me is for you to find ways to also begin breaking your own generational traumas. So perhaps you are maybe the first in your family to experience sexual violence. You have the ability to end it there instead of it now continuing to become a cycle where passes on so it would end with you where you would not have to pass it down. And that is my hope, really, for everyone listening, no matter what level or type of trauma, no matter if it happened generations before you, maybe many multiple, long, deep generational trauma, which is probably more of a likelihood. Unfortunately, when you look at the statistics, there is a beautiful saying that yes, trauma can be passed down through generations, but healing can also be passed down. So with that, I said the intention for this episode. So it wasn't until about five or six years ago that I found out that my mother had been violently raped at 14 by her teacher, and she had never told anyone except her husband after they had been married. But beyond him, she felt too ashamed to tell anyone else for fear that she would be either ostracised or worse, not believed so. She kept the secret to herself until years ago, and it explained so much when I found out when I heard the news and it wasn't even something that I found out directly, it was through my sibling and they also had a really big eye opening moment of understanding our mother so much better, so much more clarity in an explanation of you know why she couldn't talk about sex, why she was so afraid of her Children looking too, quote unquote provocative, even though it probably wasn't at all because she was afraid of inviting unwanted attention. It explained why she was so overprotective and never let us do things like sleepovers, Which for me was something I always wanted to do because I saw all of my other American friends constantly having sleepovers. It ultimately explained why she was always so strict, especially because she was an immigrant in a new culture that she also considered to be way too liberal. Compared to the way that she grew up and with the religious background that she grew up with, which also demonized sex and sexuality. She was afraid to tell us the deep down reason that she feared boys and men even looking at us once it all explained her anxiety. She had no idea what had happened to my siblings and I because she was very worried about what could happen out in the world, so much so that she couldn't see what was happening in our home, but also because she couldn't talk to us about how to protect ourselves or that we had rights to our bodies because she didn't realize that she had rights to her own body, particularly because they were violated when she was so young. And also the culture that she grew up in, which I think we still have in our culture, is one that our bodies ultimately don't belong to us. So we went out into the world as we got older, without the understanding, without the language or the tools to know how to navigate the rape culture filled world that we live in. So I don't blame her. I understand her. I have compassion much more even now, knowing about her history about her past. I understand her and all the parents like her, who went through similar experiences and lived out their lives in similar ways. For example, this year I met a woman who had not experienced sexual violence. However, her mother is a survivor and exhibited the same kinds of behaviors that my mom did over protectiveness and strictness that almost borders on paranoia and in turn. Although this woman herself was not abused, she now has Children and finds herself exhibiting the same kind of over protectiveness and anxiety about her child's safety. So even if it doesn't get passed on directly through that experience of assault, it can be passed on through psychological and emotional experiences. Most survivors, in fact, live with even higher levels of anxiety when they become parents, especially when their child is nearing the age when the parent had begun to be abused, if it was child sexual abuse or when they had an experience of rape, even if it was just once, which is more than it should ever be. And it becomes a very taxing experience. The child, however, is the one that becomes the bearer of the anxiety until they grow up and have their own. And so the cycle repeats in one way or another. So what do we do? How can we break the cycles? And that's really what it comes down to at the end of the day. How can we stop this from repeating and happening forward? Right? And there are very many ways, and there are so many that it can almost feel overwhelming because you don't know where to begin. How do you even start but it really begins with us learning how to heal ourselves. And when I talk about healing, he can be really scary to think about it. If you are the type who has PTSD or CPTSD. Because it can feel like you've been carrying this really heavy load all your life that you haven't wanted to really look at. But it's really heavy, so you really want to put it down. But you're afraid if you put it down, you now have to look at it. And if you have to look at it, it means that you probably have to examine it. And if you have to examine it, it means that you have to unpack what's there. And that could be a really scary proposition, because what you've been trying to not look at your whole life, you are now being told to look at now. Here's the thing, though, as I've been learning about healing and as I've been going through my own healing journey, there are ups and downs. There are waves that ebb and flow. There are moments that feel really intense and others where it feels like Maybe I'm done healing. Maybe this is it. This is where I can breathe and just take it all in and enjoy life. But to be honest, healing is messy. It's not linear, and it can feel really heavy at times. But when you get through that muck through that heaviness, you feel like you've let go of a piece of it. Finally, and things start to feel later. Now healing is only one part of how we can break the cycles. Healing is a very important part, and it is probably at the foundation of all of the other parts that I'm going to recommend based on my own experience and what I've seen work for others. The next piece that's really important is learning to develop the courage. Two. Ask for support to Ask for help. To take back your voice and share your story. Now that doesn't mean to get on a podcast like I'm doing and share your story with the world. It simply means to find the person or group or therapist that you feel comfortable enough to share your story with, because when we can voice and vocalize, we can finally give less power to the thing that we're so afraid of. And then we realized it's a lot lighter and that's part of the healing. The next part is that once you've developed that courage and you start to realize that you have a lot more strength and courage than you ever believed you had, you can now start to empower others. And by that I mean specifically the offspring, the Children in your lives, the child that you are now responsible to care for, who you don't want to pass down the trauma two and you may feel like, Well, my child is now 12 and is it too late? Have I already done damage? The truth is that it's never too late. We always have an opportunity every single day, every single hour, every single moment is an opportunity and an invitation to break the cycle. So no, it's never too late. And more importantly, it's always important to step into that role of empowering and educating, because not only are we breaking the cycle by empowering and helping our child learn all of the things that we didn't get to learn when we were Children, but now they're going to be carrying on that healing and that empowerment forward, and that is truly exciting. So the ways that we can start is by one realizing that intergenerational trauma is a thing. It is something that we have experienced ourselves potentially, that we don't want to pass on, so that awareness is really important. To become aware of it and make it part of our mindfulness is the first step. The second step is to determine a path towards healing, to determine how we want to step into that. And when I say that I'm not telling you to rush to a therapist and sign up for 12 sessions with someone or figure out how you're going to, you know, do you buy books or do you take courses or do you do this or do you do that? But it may start with something a simple as learning how to be kinder to yourself, to be more loving towards yourself, to talk kindly to yourself, to take more time, to take care of your whole self. Mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and two make it a priority. And from there, when you gain strength as you gain momentum towards self love, you can then truly move into that next phase of healing, and that can look very different for everyone. It may be at that point that you were willing to share with someone. Maybe at that point you're willing to finally seek a therapist or someone who is specializing in healing of some kind. Maybe it's holistic. Maybe it's energy. Maybe it's some other kind of somatic healing, right? So there's so many different ways that we can step into that. But simultaneously, as we're doing that, as we are starting to care for ourselves as we're starting to heal, that through osmosis starts to affect our relationship with our Children. Because as we're kinder and more loving toe ourselves, we have more compassion, and we begin to see our relationship with our Children differently. And as we become more empowered ourselves, we realize how much more we need to do that for them as well. How much we need to step into that role of educator and protector, not toe over, protect the to empower right, too. Give our Children the tools, and so that is how we ultimately break the cycle. The more we educate ourselves on prevention, education and radically empowering our relationship as a parent and child, the more that we can truly help our Children become their highest Selves and break the cycles. So those are the ways that I would recommend to begin breaking the generational cycles of trauma that have come from abuse in our culture in our family lineage. Maybe we don't have any of that, and we're the first ones. So let's break it right there and not past that forward. So I hope that those ideas those recommendations, those suggestions give you some pause for thought and help you realize the ways that you can start empowering yourself and your family and break the cycles. My name is Rosario Rivera, and it is always my honor, too. Share this time with you. I thank you for spending it with me, and I hope to have you back next week for another amazing episode. Next week I have the joy of interviewing Janeane Sanders. She is an author and publisher of Children's books that are all about helping kids learn about body safety, boundaries, consent, diversity, tolerance, love, compassion and she's just simply amazing. I know you're gonna love the episode, so if you're a parent. You most definitely want to tune in. So thank you again. I look forward to seeing you. And again if you enjoyed this, please do share it with those that you love and tag me screen Share it. Tag me on instagram so I can shut you out Thanks so much. And I will see you next time.Speaker 2: Don't miss the next episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast. And I would be so grateful if you took one minute to post a five star rating and reviews on iTunes so that others can also find this information. I will be shouting you out and thanking you on the next episode. If you found this useful, be sure to share it with others as well. Let's continue to create consent Culture One conversation at a time. Stay empowered.

It is a human need to be seen and heard, to be acknowledged as a valuable and worthy being for our simple act of being. But trauma can make us feel and think that we don't have worth, and that we should not be seen and that our voice should not be heard. This is where the power of sharing your story, speaking up and voicing your questions, concerns and yes, sometimes, even traumas, can have a profoundly positive impact.Through story telling we can help others connect and realize that they're not alone, that we have common experiences that we thought were 'it's just me' perspectives.Diana, founder of The RAWW Network and Your Story To Tell Academy joins me to talk about:  - How we can shift our conversations about mental health in the Latinx community - How anxiety, depression and other expressions of our mental health can be rooted in trauma - How RAWW got started and has evolved to support women through it's 5 pillars - Motherhood and postpartum challenges, including triggers, and how talking about the struggles is important - How cracking open tough taboo topics lead to supportive community + healing- How storytelling can help us reclaim our voice - How public speaking allows women to represent and become more visible, particularly for BIPOC, to be seen and heard in the mainstream. - How support comes from the most unlikely of places.- What it takes to go after your dreams.I hope this episode inspires and motivates you to take action in your life to step into your healing and to begin thriving through reclaiming your VOICE!WEBSITES:https://rawwnetwork.com/ https://yourstorytotell.org/ SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/therawwnetwork/ https://www.instagram.com/ysttacademy/ Subscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to the AboutCONSENT™ podcast? If you’re not, I invite you to do that today! I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding Spanish bonus episodes to the mix this year and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you're loving the podcast and want to express your love for it, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too! Your review helps other people find my podcast and they also fuel me. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. I appreciate you!

You know how I roll by now... I like to go deep! And in this episode we definitely dive into all the things!There are so many parts of this podcast that will open your eyes and I can't wait to hear your feedback! In this episode Dr. Rocio Rosales Meza and I talk about:What colonial mentality isHow it influences the way we parentHow it relates directly to consentHow it infiltrates our current language and cultureThe ways that it can affect our mental wellnessHow tapping into our intuition can be liberatingThe connections that colonial history and colonial mentality have deep roots in rape cultureWhat we can begin to do to decolonize our mindsThings we can begin to do to take back our powerWhy this all matters to women's rights and WOCLinks Mentioned In The EpisodeWebsite:https://www.drrosalesmeza.com/https://www.patreon.com/DrrosalesmezaSocial:https://www.instagram.com/dr.rosalesmeza/https://www.facebook.com/drrosalesmeza Subscribe & Review in iTunesAre you subscribed to the AboutCONSENT™ podcast? If you’re not, I invite you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss any episodes. I’m adding Spanish episodes to the mix this year and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!If you love any of the episodes, I would be super grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too! your review helps others find my podcast (plus reading them gives me life!). Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part or takeaway of the podcast is. Thank you y gracias!

Here's a quick recap of 2019 from a survivor lens. This year had many challenges, but also, a lot of hope that we're moving in the right direction.Although the spotlight of truth keeps shining it's light on injustices, we can be comforted by the fact that we are bringing these hidden secrets to light.When light shines, there is no where for injustice to hide. I invite you to tune in to learn about how YOU can create consent culture in 2020 and beyond!

Asha Frost, is an Anishinaabe (Ojibway) Medicine Woman, Healer and Spiritual Mentor. She is a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation. As a Soul Seer and Visionary, Asha believes that we can all reclaim our roots and deepest medicines. Asha has facilitated healing with thousands of people through the use of Indigenous Based Ceremony, teachings and sacred circle. As a teacher and leader, her purpose is to help women connect to the magic of spirit within their lives so they can root down and be of service to the world. In this episode we talked about how Asha's own journey with chronic illness helped her discover her own internal medicine. We discussed how we all have the power to tap into our own medicine and heal, and about the ways that we can do that.Asha and I also talked about indigenous medicine and practice appropriation and how it can be honoured and used. We discussed decolonizing and generational trauma and how we can begin to heal it.We talked about chronic illness and how to step into healing in a compassionate way that works for you and your stage in life.There is so much goodness in this episode. I know you're going to love it!Find Asha Frost at the following places on the internet:www.ashafrost.comhttps://www.instagram.com/asha.frost/https://www.facebook.com/MedicineWomanAshaFrost/If you'd like to read the post that we talked about (appropriation): https://ashafrost.com/appreciate/Asha's Indigenous Healing Journey Gift:https://ashafrost.com/activation/  

Melissa Carnagey (she/they) is a sexuality educator, licensed social worker, and the founder of Sex Positive Families (SPF). Through SPF, Melissa facilitates workshops, online communities, and develops content that helps families tackle talks about sexual health in shame-free, inclusive, and pleasure-positive ways. Alongside this work, Melissa serves as the Training and Education Coordinator for EngenderHealth, facilitating sex ed classes to middle and high school aged students and delivering capacity building workshops for educators and youth-serving professionals. Melissa lives in Austin with their partner, Ryan, raising three sex positive young people ages 6-20.  Connect with her through her website: www.sexpositivefamilies.comOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexpositive_families/On Twitter: https://twitter.com/sex_positivefamOn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2saJQeV5uC4qAzgMF8XxAOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexpositivefamilies/ 

Learn more and connect with Pam Covarrubias at the following places:https://www.spreadideasmovepeople.com/Listen the her podcast here: https://www.spreadideasmovepeople.com/listenFollow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cafeconpampodcast 

Connect with Dali Rivera through her website:www.dalitalks.com 

Dr. Lydiana Garcia is a Latina licensed psychologist in Los Angeles. She is an expert in teens / young adults, parenting teens, trauma/child abuse/sexual-related traumas. Recently, she has also developed a passion for working with moms that are struggling to manage their own trauma triggers while parenting their children. Dr. Garcia has received numerous training in evidenced-based modalities that treat trauma; EMDR, Trauma Resiliency Model Level 2, Seeking Safety, and TF-CBT. If you’re interested in receiving individual or family therapy, please go towww.DrLydianaGarcia.com for more information.Listen to Dr. Lydiana Garcia's podcast at: https://www.thebeyondresiliencelife.com/

The #MeToo movement has been a catalyst to where we are now- openly discussing rape culture and calling it out for what it is. But what's next? We are at a tipping point and in order for us to move forward and being able to say #NeverAgain, we need to actively and PROactively take measures to create #consentculture. In this episode I talk about how we can do that- ALL of us!

In this episode I'm sharing my personal story, the journey that brought me here and WHY I started AboutConsent, and why it's important to have these important conversations. *TRIGGER WARNING: I discuss topics of sexual assault and sexual abuse in this episode, please listen at your discretion and pause if you need time to process. Your mental wellness is my priority. I would love to know your takeaways. You can support the podcast by subscribing to the podcast here on Anchor, iTunes, Spotify and Google Play! And if you enjoy the content, I'd truly appreciate you heading over to iTunes and giving the podcast a 5 star rating and review! Your review and rating will help others find the podcast and become educated and inspired about all things consent! If you'd like to become a PATREON member, head on over to www.patreon.com/aboutconsent And remember you can follow me on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to my (launching SOOON!) Learn more at www.aboutconsent.com/learn Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aboutconsent/message

Welcome to the very first episode! This is a short one, just to introduce to you what the podcast is all about, why you should tune in every week and a bit about me! You can support the podcast by subscribing to the podcast here on Anchor, iTunes, Spotify and Google Play! And if you enjoy the content, I'd truly appreciate you heading over to iTunes and giving the podcast a 5 star rating and review! Your review and rating will help others find the podcast and become educated and inspired about all things consent! If you'd like to become a PATREON member, head on over to www.patreon.com/aboutconsent And remember you can follow me on Instagram and Facebook and subscribe to my (launching SOOON!) Learn more at www.aboutconsent.com/learn Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aboutconsent/message