Sexual Consent, Connection, Courage - A Courageous Conversation with Kelsey Banton

To become a client, visit me at catiaholm.com or leave an anonymous question for the show by calling or texting 956-249-7930. We open a hard, necessary conversation about sex, power, consent, and culture with educator Kelsey Benton. We share personal stories, define consent literacy, unpack coercion, discuss college “red zone” risks, and offer tools that build agency and care.• making mental wellness accessible, compassionate and real• consent literacy beyond slogans; context, power and identity• nervous system responses: freeze and fawn explained• forensic exam access and survivor agency in Texas• social norms, media messages and decoding coercion• the college “red zone” and why silence persists• everyday “safety” habits vs victim-blaming myths• shifting focus to people who cause harm and enablers• practical scripts for check-ins and bystander moves• parenting with open language, boundaries and repairVisit me at gattheahhallam.com — C-A-T-I-A-H-O-L-M.comLeave an anonymous question: 956-249-7930If Couch Time with Cat has been meaningful to you, it would mean so much if you'd subscribe, rate, and leave a review. It helps others find us and it grows this community of careSend this episode to someone who needs a little light. Remind them they're not alone.To become a client, visit me at catiaholm.com or leave an anonymous question for the show by calling or texting 956-249-7930. Support the showCouch Time with Cat isn’t therapy—it’s real conversation designed to support your journey alongside any personal or professional help you're receiving. If you're in emotional crisis or need immediate support, please get in touch with a professional or reach out to a 24/7 helpline like:US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)UK: Samaritans at 116 123Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14Or find local resources through findahelpline.comYou’re not alone. Let’s take this one honest conversation at a time.Follow the show and share it with someone who’s ready for healing, hope, and a more empowered way forward.Show hosted by: Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-SYou can connect with Catia at couchtimewithcat.com and To become a client visit- catiaholm.com