174: Untangling Resentment, “Needs” + Patterns of Enduring Unwanted Touch with Dr Betty Martin

Dr. Betty Martin, creator of the Wheel of Consent and author of
The Art of Receiving and Giving joins me for a powerful
conversation on intimacy, boundaries, and self-trust. With
decades of experience in body-based healing, Betty shares simple
yet profound insights on how we give, receive, and relate.
Whether you're partnered or solo, this episode offers fresh
perspective on connection, consent, and reclaiming your authentic
desires.


In this episode you’ll hear:


00:27 Intro


13:19 Nuance in Consent and Touch


15:15 When 'Yes' Doesn’t Mean Perform


27:56 Trusting Your Inner “No”


38:57 Owning Your Sexual Expression


54:44 Are you making choices from fear or inner knowing?


THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST


Dr. Betty Martin is a retired chiropractor, surrogate partner,
and renowned educator with over four decades of experience in
therapeutic touch and somatic practices. She is the developer of
the Wheel of Consent, a groundbreaking framework for
understanding the dynamics of giving and receiving, applicable in
both touch and non-touch settings. As the author of The Art of
Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent, Dr. Martin has
trained professionals around the world and now mentors
practitioners across a range of disciplines, including
psychotherapy, sex education, and bodywork.


LINKS:


https://www.wheelofconsent.org/Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@BettyMartin


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