Before we dive in: this episode includes discussion of masturbation, sex and other adult topics.

You're listening to Voices of Your Village and today's episode is such a treat. I got to sit down with Rachelle Bergstein to talk about her work on the incredible Judy Blume, and the impact her stories have had across generations. We talk about censorship, the importance of letting kids ask big questions, and what it means to create space for children to explore who they are without shame. We dig into the nuances of parenting and what it looks like to support individuality while staying deeply connected. Don't forget to check out Rachelle's book, The Genius of Judy Blume. All right, folks, let's dive in.

Connect with Rachelle:

Instagram: @rachellewb

Website: https://www.rachellebergstein.com/

Order the book: The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us

Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

How (and When) to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett

Setting the Stage for Shame-Free Puberty with Melissa Pintor Carnagey

How To Make Puberty and Sex Talks Less Awkward with Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett

Connect with us:

Instagram and TikTok: @seed.and.sew

Seed and Sew's NEW Regulation Questionnaire: Take the Quiz

Order Big Kids, Bigger Feelings now!

Website: seedandsew.org

Credits:

Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell

Co-host: Rachel Lounder

Production/Editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh

Graphics: Kayla Kurkland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig

Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices