Optimized Geek | Reboot Your Life

In this week's Get Yourself Optimized episode, we dive deep into the world of parental influence, societal pressures, and the journey to spiritual and emotional empowerment with our remarkable guest, Chelsey Goodan. As the founder of The Activist Cartel and serves as mentorship director for DemocraShe, Chelsey brings a wealth of experience in promoting gender justice and empowering teenage girls. In this episode, Chelsey shares poignant personal anecdotes, including the lasting insecurity sparked by a single comment from her mother, and highlights the profound intergenerational impact such remarks can have on girls' self-perception. Delving into the delicate subject of handling divorce, Chelsey offers insights into the often-underestimated emotional toll on children and the unintended push towards perfectionism and people-pleasing. Chelsey's book "Underestimated," supported by Oprah, lends a powerful voice to teenage girls, emphasizing the necessity of understanding and open dialogue. From advice on healthy s