Today’s episode is truly something special. I’m honored to welcome the brilliant Dr. Betty Martin, creator of the Wheel of Consent, for a conversation that will change the way you relate to yourself and others.

If you’ve ever struggled with knowing what you really want, how to say no, or how to feel safe in your body and relationships—this episode is for you. We’re diving deep into somatic wisdom, empowered consent, and the radical truth of honoring your inner “yes” and “no.”

This isn’t just a conversation—it’s an invitation to transform. Tune in, take a breath, and get ready to reclaim your boundaries, your pleasure, and your power.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:44) From Somatic Experience to Empowered Consent

(00:02:69) How Embodied Awareness and Sexuality Inspired Dr. Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent

(00:12:49) Practicing the Wheel of Consent: Solo and Partnered Approaches

(00:14:29) What Opens Up for Couples Who Understand Consent, Negotiation, and the Difference Between Touch and Sex

(00:27:53) How to Teach Children Consent When It Comes to Touch

(00:35:19) The Space Between Intention and Desire: Rethinking How We Give

(00:39:09) Power vs. Protection: Finding Balance in Parenting Without Control or Permissiveness

(00:46:53) What Becomes Possible When We Expand Our Permission Fields in Touch, Intimacy, and Boundaries

(00:51:37) Listening to Your Body Isn’t Selfish: The Power of Boundaries and Honoring Your Yes and No

(00:56:52) From Transaction to Connection: Understanding the Roots of Conditional Relationships and Cultivating Compassionate Equality

(00:59:07) Unlocking Life’s Potential: The Broad Impact of Dr. Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent

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