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AboutCONSENT™
by AboutCONSENT™, Rosalia Rivera
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!
Episodes
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Episode 57: Breaking The Frame- Exposing Family Secrets While Healing Generational Trauma
Episode 57 Duration: 56:28 Host: Rosalia Rivera Guest: Amanda Mustard Content Warning: This episode contains frank discussions about sexual abuse, incest, and family trauma. Please take care of yourself while listening. Key Topics Discussed The complexity of family abuse: Moving beyond...
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Ep 56 Gambiling With Kids Lives
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...
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Ep 55 [Part 2] The Cost of Silence: The Le Scouarnec Case with guest Mié Kohiyama
The Cost of Silence: The Le Scouarnec Case [Part 2] Host: Rosalia Rivera Guest: Mié Kohiyama Duration: 58:44 Release Date: March 16, 2025 Episode Summary In this powerful continuation of The Cost of Silence, we dive deeper into the horrifying case of Joël Le Scouarnec, one of France’s most…
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Ep 54 [Part 1] The Cost of Silence: The Le Scouarnec Case
The Cost of Silence – The Le Scouarnec Case (Part 1) Host: Rosalia Rivera Duration: 18:22 Release Date: March 16, 2025 Episode Summary In this gripping episode, we dive into the harrowing case of surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec, one of France’s most notorious serial child sex abusers. His decades-long...
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Ep 53 Grooming Uncovered: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Host: Rosalia Rivera Guest: Anna Sonoda, licensed clinical social worker and author of Duck Duck Groom: Understanding How a Child Becomes a Target Duration: 50:04 Release Date: February 12, 2025 Key Takeaways with Timestamps [00:00] Welcome & Introduction I introduce my guest, Anna Sonoda, and...
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Ep 52 Online Safety For ALL Ages in 2024
Links mentioned in this episode: BARK Technologies Titania Jordan on Instagram About Titania Jordan: Titania Jordan is the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Parent Officer of Bark Technologies, an online safety company that helps keep kids safe online and in real life. A renowned thought leader…
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Ep 51 How HEAT is Pushing Apple to Prioritize Child Protection
Here are the links from the show: Take Action link (emails to Apple and the petition): https://protectchildrennotabuse.org/take-action/ Follow and Engage with the HEAT Initiative (and sign up for their newsletter) Heat Website Twitter Instagram Linkedin THORN blog explaining KOSA (Kids Online...
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Ep 50 Season 3 REBOOT Launch
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...
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Ep 49 Category A Child Sexual Abuse Material Is Rising
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...
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Ep 48 Sibling Sexual Abuse and 5Waves.org
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 home Why this type of abuse is so often NOT discovered...
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Ep 47 Body Safety Education in All U.S. Schools
“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...
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Ep 46 Reclaiming Your Sexuality Through Cliteracy
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 bedroom What survivors should know about reclaiming their sexuality through becoming cliterate How media and...
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EP45 What To Do After Disclosure with Yami Pence
“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...
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EP 44: Tapping And Trauma with Pam Covarubbias and Maria Elena Perez
Links for Pam Covarrubias: https://www.spreadideasmovepeople.com/tapping https://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…
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EP 43: Your Healing Your Way with Rosenna Bakari
0:02 Welcome 0:37 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...
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EP 42: Love Yourself Happy To Find Joy with Shari Alyse
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...
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EP41 Being The Revolution & Giving Yourself Wings with Kim Guerra
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…
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EP40 The Journey to Healing, Self Love, and Coming Back Home to Soul with Christine Gutierrez
Links Mentioned: CONSENT wear website: consentwear.com Christine's website: christineg.tv Christine's Instagram: instagram.com/cosmicchristie Audible Link: audible.com/pd/I-Am-Diosa-Audiobook/0593210794
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EP39 Stopping Child Sex Trafficking & Supporting Survivors with LOVE146
Links Mentioned: Love146: https://love146.org
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EP38 Activism + Healing from Trauma Through Narrative Storytelling with Zanah Thirus
Zanah's Website: http://www.zanahthirus.com/ Zanah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__zanah/
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EP37 Unapologetic Activism + Authenticity with Alyssa Milano
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…
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EP 36 Coping with Anxiety As A Survivor Parent
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…
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EP 35 Upbringing by Power With Vs Power Over Parenting
In this episode we talked about: How they got started and why it was important to teach consent principles to their kids What their 'freedoms' model is all about How their parenting practices intersect with consent parenting and feminism How parents can enjoy these practices and let go of the…
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EP 34 Offending Pedophile Communities + What You Should Know
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...
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EP 33 Stopping & Helping Those Surviving Trafficking in 2022
Episode 33- About Consent Podcast "Stopping & Helping Those Surviving Trafficking in 2022" with Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti Show Notes 0:00- Episode Intro 0:38- Introduction of guests 2:30- Stopping Traffic film 4:40- Bringing in support for Stopping Traffic 8:26- Caring for...
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EP 32 How Teaching Consent Is About More Than A 'I Said No' Conversation with Sarah Casper
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 -...
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EP 31 Getting Brave in 2022
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...
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EP 30 Mindfulness + Hypnosis for Healing and Building Resilience
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…
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EP 29 Ending the Secondary Silent COVID-19 Epidemic
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...
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EP 28: Confronting An Abuser + Being A Male Survivor
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...
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EP 27 Ending Sexual Violence For All
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...
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EP 26 Porn Literacy & Parenting
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...
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EP 25: Sex Trafficking And Your Family
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…
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EP 24: Abuse Prevention By Way of Grooming Prevention
"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...
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EP 23 Breaking From + Healing The Cycle of Toxic Masculinity, Stigma and Sexual Abuse
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...
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EP 22 Former Special Agent on What Parents Need To Know About Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Abuse
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…
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EP 21 Sex-Ed As Part Of Abuse Prevention Education
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...
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EP 20 How Our Anger Can be transformative instead of toxic
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…
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EP 19 Dismantling Child Sexual Abuse Taboos Through Support
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...
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EP 18: From Trauma to Empowerment: Achieving Health & Wellness
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...
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BONUS EPISODE: American Dirt Collaboration Project
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...
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EP 17 How Sleep Impacts Mental Wellness & Healing
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…
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EP 16 Online Abuse & What Parents Need To Know
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…
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EP 15 Parenting with PTSD
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.…
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EP 14 How Devoting Ourselves To Ourselves Heals
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...
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EP 13 How Kids Can Learn Body Safety And Why It Matters To Start Early
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…
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EP 12 How To Break Cycles Of Generational Trauma
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…
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EP 11 Taboos & Storytelling To Reclaim Your Voice
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...
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EP 10 Decolonizing Rape Culture
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...
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EP 09 How To Create Consent Culture in 2020
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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!
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AboutCONSENT™, Rosalia Rivera
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