Trigger Warning: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse. We share this with care, but please listen at your own pace and take care of yourself. Deep breath, friends. This is one of THOSE episodes - the kind that feels a little heavy, a little scary, but is incredibly important, because the tools here could change your kid’s life. In this episode, I (Deena) am sharing my own experience with sexual abuse as a child. Not to scare you, but to give you something I didn’t have back then: Clear, practical tools to help keep your kids safer. Because the uncomfortable reality is that sexual abuse doesn’t usually look like a stranger in a dark alley. It often happens between kids, between peers or people you know, in familiar places. And most kids don’t tell, because they’re confused, don’t have the language, or think they’ll get in trouble. So instead of fear, we’re focusing on power. This episode is your “bing bang boom - here’s exactly what to do” guide. You’ll walk away with: Concrete, simple tools you can start using TODAY The exact words + scripts to teach body safety in a way that feels natural (not awkward or scary) A clear way to explain private parts, safe vs unsafe touch, and boundaries How to teach your kid to say no, get out, and tell someone How to build a “safety team” so your child always has trusted adults And how to create a home where your child knows, “I can tell my parent anything, and they will help me.” Body safety isn’t about one, big scary talk. It’s about small, everyday conversations that build kids who know their body is theirs, trust their gut, use their voice, and feel safe coming to you, no matter what. You can give your child tools, language, and confidence that dramatically increase their safety. So take a deep breath - we’re doing this together, and it’ll be worth it, I promise. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware and upgrade to Our Place today!