The Dignify Podcast

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This is The Dignify Podcast, the place to be if you want to learn more about parenting, digital safety and how to navigate our increasingly online world. Hosted by CEO/Founder Helen Roberts with incredible guests in each episode ranging from comedians to futurists to headteachers, this pilot podcast is your audio-handbook on how to raise digitally resilient children. Dignify is a charity based in Hertfordshire that seeks to normalise conversations about pornography and equip young people to have healthy relationship, free from online harms. From school workshops to conversations in Parliament, Dignify is succeeding in empowering children and parents to navigate the online world safely. Find out more about what we do at dignify.org . read less
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Coming soon: Dignify’s new parenting podcast
Apr 13 2022
Coming soon: Dignify’s new parenting podcast
Introducing what's coming in May 2022 to help you as parents raise digitally resilient humans. Dignify's CEO/Founder Helen Roberts introduces what is coming your way in this series. Subscribe now so you are ready!

Episodes

12 - You Must Be Joking - Andy Kind & Tony Vino
May 24 2022
12 - You Must Be Joking - Andy Kind & Tony Vino
Ever wondered how to have the awkward conversations about porn, social media and other digital challenges with our child? Listen as Helen chats with two nationally acclaimed comedians and gets them role-playing some conversations. Let's get over the awkward moments, embrace the challenges and smile as we talk!
11 - Sense & Censorship - Reg Bailey CBE
May 23 2022
11 - Sense & Censorship - Reg Bailey CBE
Listen as Helen chats with Reg Bailey CBE about his report he submitted to the government about the commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood. Reg serves on the BBFC, ASA and has years of experience in this arena. Parents, this will help you.
10 - Beyond Awkward - talking porn with my daughter
May 20 2022
10 - Beyond Awkward - talking porn with my daughter
This one is personal. Join Helen as she chats with her eldest daughter who reveals she used to watch porn without her mum knowing. Daughter, Bethany, shares openly and provides helpful insights that all parents can learn from.
9 - Digital Dads - Elliott Rae
May 19 2022
9 - Digital Dads - Elliott Rae
Helen chats with Elliott Rae, dad, speaker, author & BBC documentary presenter about how he is working to help fathers navigate their own mental health and provide the best start for their children online and offline.
8 - In the Headteachers’ Office - Sylvia Tai & Michael Jones
May 18 2022
8 - In the Headteachers’ Office - Sylvia Tai & Michael Jones
In June 2021 Ofsted reported that sexual harassment is normalised in secondary schools and schools should assume their students are impacted by this. Helen chats with two leading Secondary Headteachers about the harsh realities in their schools and how working in partnership with parents, this toxic culture can change.
7 - A Courageous Confession - Andrew’s story
May 17 2022
7 - A Courageous Confession - Andrew’s story
Listen as Helen chats with a young man who courageously shares his story of how his internet activity, that started when he was a 10-year-old, escalated. Now, a young man on the sexual offenders register, Andrew is sharing his story to help parents talk more with their own children.  (parental advisory - this is for parents to listen to - not children)
6 - Parents Sue the Government - Cheray & Ioannis Dekas
May 16 2022
6 - Parents Sue the Government - Cheray & Ioannis Dekas
When Cheray & Ioannis' son saw sexually explicit material online Cheray & Ioannis took drastic action. They sued the government. Listen as Helen chats with them about the story that caused a national stir.
5 - Consoles, Gadgets & Safe Spaces - Otis & Traysi Matthew
May 13 2022
5 - Consoles, Gadgets & Safe Spaces - Otis & Traysi Matthew
Helen chats with parents and professionals working with children. Otis and Traysi explain how they are helping their own children and other young people understand safe spaces and healthy digital habits.
4 - Talking Porn - Ian Henderson
May 12 2022
4 - Talking Porn - Ian Henderson
Helen chats with The Naked Truth Projects' CEO Ian Henderson about the importance of parents talking to your children and teens about porn. Find out how to make these important conversations a normal part of family life.
3 - Data & the Metaverse - Mal Fletcher
May 11 2022
3 - Data & the Metaverse - Mal Fletcher
Helen chats with in-demand futurologist often featured on BBC News and other media outlets as social commentator. Here Mal talks about algorithms, the Metaverse and the impact of social media on how your children think.
2 - Body Image & Mental Health - Suzanne Samaka
May 10 2022
2 - Body Image & Mental Health - Suzanne Samaka
Helen speaks with a mum who became a campaigner. Suzanne Samaka shares about the harms of digitally altered images and why authenticity matters.
1- Brains Under Construction - Mary Sharpe
May 9 2022
1- Brains Under Construction - Mary Sharpe
Helen chats to the Reward Foundation's CEO Mary Sharpe about the elasticity of the adolescent brain and how digital activity can impact and shape your children's future. (Parental advisory: This is for you and not your children)
Coming soon: Dignify’s new parenting podcast
Apr 13 2022
Coming soon: Dignify’s new parenting podcast
Introducing what's coming in May 2022 to help you as parents raise digitally resilient humans. Dignify's CEO/Founder Helen Roberts introduces what is coming your way in this series. Subscribe now so you are ready!