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 Weekly informational, inspirational & motivational episodes about: Consent education, sex positivity, body safety for kids, healing, sexual autonomy, orgasm equality, survivor support and advocacy, and current events. Join me in having an open, transparent and inspirational dialogue about all of these important topics that will move the sexual empowerment movement forward!AboutCONSENT™ Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting Relationships Self-Help Success
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  • Episode 57: Breaking The Frame- Exposing Family Secrets While Healing Generational Trauma

    Episode 57: Breaking The Frame- Exposing Family Secrets While Healing Generational Trauma
    Jul 3 2025
    Episode 57Duration: 56:28Host: Rosalia Rivera Guest: Amanda MustardContent Warning: This episode contains frank discussions about sexual abuse, incest, and family trauma. Please take care of yourself while listening.Key Topics DiscussedThe complexity of family abuse: Moving beyond black-and-white narratives to understand the messy reality of being abused by someone you loveNormalization within families: How abuse becomes normalized when no one knows how to address itBreaking generational cycles: The courage required to be the first person in a family to speak upThe role of religion: How spiritual bypassing can both harm and help survivorsComplicity vs. survivorship: Understanding the difference between enabling and survivingThe power of acknowledgment: Why being seen and heard can be more healing than criminal justicePrevention perspectives: How speaking up earlier could protect more childrenTherapeutic journey: The importance of professional mental health support throughout the healing processKey Takeaways with Timestamps[00:00-02:00] Introduction and film trailer audioAmanda's background as a photojournalist turned filmmakerThe personal nature of exposing family trauma[02:00-08:20] Film Overview and PurposeWhat "Great Photo, Lovely Life" is aboutWho the film was made for: survivors and those impacted by child sexual abuseMoving beyond simplified narratives of abuse[08:20-13:15] The Decision to DocumentWhy Amanda chose to film such personal family traumaUsing journalism tools to investigate her own familyThe power of having the perpetrator acknowledge his actions[13:15-21:11] The Normalization ProcessHow abuse became normalized in Amanda's familyLeaving home and gaining perspective on her childhoodUsing photojournalism skills to seek truth within her family[21:11-28:37] Family Dynamics and RelationshipsThe impact on Amanda's relationship with her motherNavigating co-dependency and the desire to "fix" family membersThe role of survival mode in preventing healing[28:37-35:53] Religion and Spiritual BypassingHow evangelical faith both helped and hindered healingThe problematic nature of forced forgivenessUnderstanding religion as both toxic and helpful for coping[35:53-42:19] The Complexity of PerpetratorsWhy people who abuse can still be charming and lovedHow this complexity makes prevention more difficultThe importance of understanding grooming behaviors[42:19-47:19] Justice and Healing OptionsWhy criminal justice isn't always what survivors wantThe power of acknowledgment over prosecutionIntroduction to restorative justice alternatives[47:19-52:34] Resources and Next StepsDiscussion guide created with Johns Hopkins Moore CenterUpcoming projects addressing cultural reactions to the filmThe importance of professional therapeutic support[52:34-End] Closing ThoughtsPracticing compassion while maintaining boundariesUnderstanding that everyone is carrying unseen traumaThe ongoing work of breaking generational cyclesAbout AmandaAmanda Mustard is an award-winning photojournalist turned filmmaker, born and raised on a Christmas tree farm in rural Pennsylvania. She spent over a decade as a photojournalist based between Cairo and Bangkok, working for prestigious outlets including The New York Times, National Geographic, and the Associated Press. Her HBO documentary "Great Photo, Lovely Life" represents an eight-year journey examining decades of sexual abuse within her own family.Connect with Amanda:Website: amandamustard.comFilm Website: greatphotolovelylife.comResources Mentioned Film and Discussion Guide"Great Photo, Lovely Life" - Available on HBO MaxExtended Discussion Guide - Available through Johns Hopkins Moore CenterCrisis and Support ResourcesNational Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or online.rainn.orgCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or crisistextline.orgNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or suicidepreventionlifeline.orgSAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 or samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineAdult Survivor ResourcesRAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): rainn.org - comprehensive resources for adult survivors1in6: 1in6.org - support specifically for men who experienced sexual abuse as childrenNational Center for Victims: victimsofcrime.org - trauma recovery resourcesSurvivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP): snapnetwork.org - support for institutional abuse survivorsAdult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA): ascasupport.org - peer support and healing resourcesTherapy and Healing ResourcesPsychology Today Therapist Directory: psychologytoday.com/us/therapists - find trauma-specialized therapistsEMDR International Association: emdria.org - find EMDR therapists for trauma treatmentThe Body Keeps the Score Resources: besselvanderkolk.com - trauma-informed healing approachesTrauma Recovery Network: traumarecoverynetwork.org - comprehensive trauma treatment resourcesFamily and Relationship SupportNational Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or ...
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    56 mins
  • Ep 56 Gambiling With Kids Lives

    Ep 56 Gambiling With Kids Lives
    Apr 23 2025

    In this eye-opening episode, I discuss Meta's platforms and their impact on young users' safety and wellbeing. Despite public messaging about prioritizing safety, internal research and whistleblower testimonies reveal alarming gaps in protection that expose children to sexual predators, harmful content, and dangerous interactions. I examine Meta's business decisions when faced with implementing life-saving safety features, how their algorithms can create harmful content "bubbles," and most importantly, what parents and advocates can do to demand accountability and change!

    Key Takeaways with Timestamps

    [00:00] Introduction

    • The reality behind Meta's safety promises
    • The personal impact on families and young users

    [04:15] The Statistics vs. Public Messaging

    • Internal research findings Meta tried to hide
    • Disturbing statistics about unwanted sexual advances and discrimination

    [10:30] Real-World Consequences

    • Stories of suicide following online harassment
    • Impact on mental health, eating disorders, and substance abuse

    [17:45] The Algorithmic Problem

    • How engagement-focused algorithms promote harmful content
    • Meta's research on content "bubbles" and escalating harm

    [23:30] Predator Playground

    • Internal acknowledgments of safety gaps
    • Results of investigations and test accounts

    [32:15] Profit Over Protection

    • Business decisions that prioritized engagement over safety
    • Rejected safety features that could save lives

    [40:00] Taking Action as Parents and Citizens

    • The multi-organization petition to Mark Zuckerberg
    • Three key demands for platform safety

    [48:30] What Parents Can Do Now

    • Immediate steps to protect your children online
    • Resources for families affected by online harm

    [54:45] Final Thoughts & Call to Action

    • How to support the Design It For Us campaign
    • Resources for those affected by online harassment

    Instagram is Full of Openly Available AI Generated Child Abuse Content: Pulitzer Center Article

    Online Safety Resources:

    Child Online Protection Resources:

    • https://www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-online-safety
    • https://www.connectsafely.org/resources-for-parents/

    Mental Health Support:

    • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
    • https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf

    Report Online Exploitation:

    • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children CyberTipline: https://report.cybertip.org/
    • FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: https://www.ic3.gov

    Parent Education:

    • https://www.waituntil8th.org/
    • https://digitalwellnesslab.org/
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    31 mins
  • Ep 55 [Part 2] The Cost of Silence: The Le Scouarnec Case with guest Mié Kohiyama

    Ep 55 [Part 2] The Cost of Silence: The Le Scouarnec Case with guest Mié Kohiyama
    Mar 17 2025
    The Cost of Silence: The Le Scouarnec Case [Part 2]Host:Rosalia RiveraGuest:Mié KohiyamaDuration:58:44Release Date:March 16, 2025Episode SummaryIn this powerful continuation of The Cost of Silence, we dive deeper into the horrifying case of Joël Le Scouarnec, one of France’s most prolific child sex abusers. Joining us is Mié Kohiyama, a French journalist, survivor, and leading activist in the fight against child sexual violence.Mié shares her groundbreaking legal battle that challenged France’s statute of limitations laws, revealing how institutional silence allows abuse to persist for decades. We also explore the shocking judicial failures that enabled Le Scouarnec’s crimes, the devastating impact of repressed memory on survivors, and the urgent need for systemic change.This episode is a call to action—for justice, reform, and survivor advocacy.Trigger Warning: This discussion contains references to child sexual abuse, repressed memory, and institutional failures. Please prioritize your well-being and use the provided resources if needed.Key Takeaways with Timestamps[00:00] IntroductionRecap of Part 1 and why this case mattersIntroducing guest Mié Kohiyama[03:15] Mié Kohiyama’s StoryHer personal experience with abuse and repressed memoryLegal battle against France’s statute of limitations[08:42] Statute of Limitations & Justice DelayedWhy survivors struggle to seek justiceThe need for legal reform in cases of child sexual abuse[15:30] Judicial & Institutional FailuresHow France’s legal system failed to protect victimsThe role of hospitals, law enforcement, and courts in enabling abuse[21:10] CSAM & Digital ExploitationWhy child sexual abuse material (CSAM) isn’t taken seriously enoughHow law enforcement overlooked Le Scouarnec’s early offenses[27:45] The Trauma of DiscoveryThe impact of repressed memories on survivorsHow victims were retraumatized by law enforcement’s handling of the case[33:20] Family & Institutional SilenceWhy families protect perpetrators over victimsThe role of cultural attitudes and systemic cover-ups[40:00] The Urgent Need for ReformAbolishing statutes of limitations for child sex crimesEducating institutions on trauma-informed approaches[46:55] Call to ActionHow listeners can support survivors and advocate for changeResources for survivors and alliesAbout Mié Kohiyama:Mié Kohiyama is a French-trained journalist and a dedicated child rights activist with over a decade of advocacy experience. As a survivor of child sexual violence (CSV), she made history as the first survivor in France to appeal to the Supreme Court on the issue of the statute of limitations and repressed memory.Since then, she has been a key figure in the collective movement to end CSV in France. Her activism contributed to major legal victories, including the establishment of a legal age of consent in France and the extension of the statute of limitations for sexual crimes against minors to 48 years. However, the fight to abolish these limitations entirely is still ongoing.Mié is also the author of Le Petit Vélo Blanc, written under the pseudonym Cécile B, in which she shares her journey as a survivor and activist. In 2022, she joined the Brave Movement and now serves as an executive member.Instagram: www.instagram.com/miekohiyamaX: x.com/MiKohiyamaLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mie-kohiyamaSurvivor Resources:Global Help Lines:https://www.bravemovement.org/get-helpU.S. Healing Resources + Survivor Support:https://metoomvmt.org/explore-healing/https://metoomvmt.org/how-can-we-help-you/U.S. Victims Advocacyhttps://trynova.org/About Child Traumahttps://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/about-child-trauma
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    59 mins
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