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Episode 32- About Consent Podcast “Comprehensive Consent” with Sarah Casper Show Notes Episode Notes: 0:00 - Intro  0:38 - Introduction of guest 4:05 - Importance of parents teaching and practicing consent 8:54 - Nuances of consent 13:39 - Helping parents feel more at ease teaching consent  19:37 - Teaching adults consent/setting boundaries 26:06 - AD 26:55 - Starting practicing consent early  29:...

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'...

In this episode, I interview Monique Chenier, my hypnotherapist, to talk about:   What hypnosis can be used for My experience with hypnotherapy How we can tap into the unconscious to help us process and heal traumas/wounds from our past Methods that can be used in tandem with hypnotherapy How we can use writing practice to reclaim our narrative How we can lovingly discipline our mind so we can cre...

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 u...

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 c...

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...

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/tee...

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 t...

"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 ch...

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 sym...

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 d...

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...

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 the...

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...

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 h...

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 m...

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...

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...

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 possib...

In this episode we cover: Why a natural and holistic approach is important for physical healing How Ayuvera can help you customize your healing How hormones and working with your cycles helps your healing How health and wellness is still very male influenced in studies and how that affects WOC Dealing with harassment and stress and how it affects our physical and mental wellness I know you'll lear...

In this episode we cover: How kids learn about body safety How parents can put their fears aside and dive into teaching their kids How to help our kids become more assertive when needed Why and how gender stereotypes need to be broken down Why teaching/educating the adults in our kids lives is just as important We talked about how Jayneed started her publishing company and all the resources it now...

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...

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 prof...

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 is How it influences the way we parent How it relates directly to consent How it infiltrates our current...

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 ab...