Ep. #122: Empowering Youth: Real Talk on Consent and Boundaries with Mike Domitrz

🚸✨ How do you teach your kids to say "NO" 🛑 and respect boundaries confidently? In this episode of the Generation Youth Podcast, 🎙️ host James McLamb sits down with Mike Domitrz, Hall of Fame Speaker, author, subject matter expert, and 🎓 founder of the Center for Respect, to talk about teaching teens the importance of boundaries, consent, and healthy relationships. 💬 Mike shares personal stories, real-life challenges teens face, and practical advice 📚 for parents on having tough but necessary conversations. 💡 Whether you're a parent, student 🎒, or educator 🧑‍🏫, this episode is filled with helpful tips and tools 🛠️ to support young people 👫 in making safe 🔒 and respectful choices in today’s world. 🌟🙌💬🚀✨

Connect with Mike Domitrz:

Website: https://www.centerforrespect.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedomitrz/ 

X: https://x.com/MikeRespects 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikedomitrz 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikerespects 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/centerforrespect 

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:55) Mike's journey and motivation

(4:47) Current challenges youth face regarding consent and boundaries

(8:18) Impact of teaching consent and bystander intervention

(9:56) When parents should start having these critical conversations with kids

(12:39) The importance of parents getting uncomfortable with their kids

(17:22) Empowering students with the tools to say "NO" and help others

(23:25) School programs that support ongoing education on respect

(27:26) Reactive Vs. Proactive

(29:17) Importance of body respect and digital boundaries in today’s world

(37:45) Outro