In this episode of Tripping Over Love, Courtney and Keith sit down with Betty Martin, author of The Art of Receiving and Giving, to explore intimacy, consent, desire, and the often-overlooked challenge of receiving.
Betty shares the framework behind the Wheel of Consent, a powerful somatic model that helps people understand who an experience is for, how giving and receiving actually work, and why so many couples struggle with sex, desire, and communication—even when they love each other deeply.
This conversation goes beyond legal or verbal consent to explore:
- Why receiving is more vulnerable than giving
- How low libido often develops from unspoken compromise
- The difference between touch, sexual connection, and connection
- Why "going along with it" quietly kills desire
- How consent dynamics show up at home, at work, and in everyday life
Whether you're in a long-term relationship, navigating intimacy after burnout or resentment, or simply curious about healthier communication around touch and desire, this episode offers grounded, practical insight.
🔗 Learn more at wheelofconsent.org and bettymartin.org
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