How can we teach our kids to be true to themselves when we are all constantly putting our best selves forward on social media and in the real world?

Actress Charlotte Hemmings joins us on the denmother podcast today to talk about what it means to not only be authentic in our own lives, but also how to model authenticity for our kids.

*Note: we had some audio issues on this record, but the episode is so worth it, so please bear with us. :)

Charlotte's Bio:

Charlotte Hemmings is an actress with a long history in the film industry. She grew up on set with her father, the late British actor, David Hemmings and then spent her formative years working behind the scenes in LA as both a Production and Art Assistant. She has performed on stage in San Francisco and New York City and can be seen on screen in Great American Family's Destined at Christmas 1 & 2, and on Prime Video’s Beauty & the Billionaire: Bali, among others and of course, she’s also a mom to a sweet daughter.

You can follow Charlotte on Instagram and check out here art here.

Have you ever considered entering a beauty pageant? Or, like me, is pageant life simply the furthest thing from your current experience?

Today's guest, Chelsi Rasmussen, knows exactly what it's like to feel like an outsider in the pageant space... until she won her first ever pageant and was crowned Mrs. Utah America 2024! Not only that, but Chelsi shares other surprising outcomes from her pageant experience including, but not limited to: a refresh for her marriage, new body confidence, a legacy for her children, inner healing and so much more. You won't want to miss her story!

Chelsi's Bio:

Mrs. Utah America 2024, Chelsi Rasmussen, is a dedicated certified life coach with a profound background in social work. As an abuse survivor, she channels her personal experiences into a powerful advocacy for victims of abuse, demonstrating that the journey from surviving to thriving is not only possible but also transformative. Through her work, Chelsi spreads awareness by providing prevention education and serving as a beacon of hope for those in need. She is also proud mom of four and wife.

Find Chelsi on Instagram at @ChatWithChelsi and @ChelsiRasmussen

And Check out her Etsy shop, CrownHerCollective.

The topics of consent and body safety can feel daunting... but not the way Rosalia Rivera teaches it! Rosalia teaches parents how to talk to their kids about body safety in a way that feels easy, conversational and accessible. She also shares tips on how to talk to other adults and caregivers about body safety in non-scary, non-confrontational ways. Best of all? Rosalia says up to 90% of child sexual abuse cases can be totally prevented through education, information and communication. This is an episode every parent needs to hear.

Rosalia Rivera is a consent educator, abuse prevention expert, child rights advocate, two time TEDx speaker, founder of CONSENTparenting and host of the AboutCONSENT Podcast. She is also a child sexual abuse survivor turned thriver. Rosalia’s work focuses on helping parents learn how to educate their children on body safety, boundaries and consent so that they can empower their children to prevent abuse.

You can watch Rosalia's latest TEDx talk here

Find more information about consent at ConsentParenting.com

Listen to the About Consent Podcast

Or connect with Rosalia on LinkedIn and Instagram.