The Badass Grandma ( GJ Scarlet) : Authenticity, Kindness, and Keeping Kids Safe - Free & Open Mind

In this episode of Free & Open Mind, Hardy Brooklyn and Stan Nelson sit down with C.J. Scarlett – “The Badass Grandma”: survivor, advocate, Marine Corps vet, and creator of the Heroic Kids Safety Game.She shares how she:Turned childhood sexual abuse, PTSD, and autoimmune illness into a mission to protect kidsBuilt a statewide victim notification system that became a national model Uses acts of kindness, boundaries, and authentic self-love to live on her own terms—and teach kids to do the samePerfect for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone healing from trauma who wants real, authentic tools—not toxic positivity.3 Key Takeaways you will walk away with:    Authentic boundaries beat people-pleasing: “Nice girl syndrome” keeps kids and adults unsafe; clear, authentic no’s are an act of kindness.    Kids can be taught to protect their authentic selves: With practice, they can trust their gut, speak up, and tell safe adults.    Authentic Healing is active: small, daily acts of kindness and genuine, authentic self-love can shift a victim mentality into purpose.Contact:C.J. / Heroic Kids & resources: ⁠thebadassgrandma.com⁠Find Hardy Brooklyn at  ⁠https://boxofrain.com⁠ and ⁠https://hardybrooklyn.com⁠ Connect with Stan Nelson at ⁠https://coachingwithstan.com.au⁠Podcast website: ⁠FreeAndOpenMind.com⁠🎧 Listen now, then do one act of kindness today. That's the whole assignment.