- Awake and Aware Part 2 of 2: Todd Nielson - Protecting Our Families and Opening Our Eyes
In the second half of this powerful episode, the conversation shifts from the streets to the home.
Todd Nielsen shares practical, empowering wisdom for parents, grandparents, and guardians — how to keep your children safe in public spaces, spot red flags in parking lots, and teach awareness through games, connection, and confidence.
He and Julie explore real-life scenarios: what to do if you see something suspicious, how to handle public restrooms with kids, and how to help children develop instinct and courage without living in fear.
This episode ends on a note of hope — the power of strong families, present fathers, and real connection as the first line of defense against a broken world.
Keywords:
Awake and Aware, Julie Haslem, Garth Haslem, Todd Nielsen, family safety, parenting awareness, child protection, situational awareness, teaching kids awareness, parking lot safety, self-defense for women, protecting children, confidence, anti-trafficking education, law enforcement insights, fatherhood, family connection, prevention, intuition, awareness training, personal safety
32m - Oct 14, 2025 - Awake and Aware Part 1 of 2: Todd Nielson - Protecting Our Families and Opening Our Eyes
In this first half of the Awake and Aware conversation, former law enforcement officer Todd Nielsen takes us behind the curtain into the hidden realities of narcotics, prostitution, and human trafficking.
From his years on the streets of San Jose to his insights on how people — often children — are drawn into exploitation, Todd reveals how family breakdown, addiction, and emotional starvation create vulnerability.
This is an unfiltered, eye-opening discussion about what trafficking really looks like, why many victims know their traffickers, and how we can begin to recognize the signs right around us.
Julie and Garth ask the hard questions, uncovering the truth that awareness isn’t about fear — it’s about compassion, education, and courage.
Keywords:
Awake and Aware, Julie Haslem, Garth Haslem, Todd Nielsen, human trafficking awareness, prostitution realities, law enforcement stories, child exploitation, family protection, trafficking prevention, men’s awareness, situational awareness, parenting, family safety, San Jose police, emotional neglect, addiction, survival, self-worth, anti-trafficking podcast, true stories
25m - Oct 14, 2025
