What Does Consent Mean to You?

I'm quiet. I freeze. I don't say no. My consent is violated again and again by numerous people in different situations that still follow me today. I did a deep dive on the types of consent, what it actually means, and why the meaning of it gets tricky for people. In this episode, I explore the different types of consent and how those have gone wrong in my life.    Key Takeaways:    [0:00] Saying the quiet part out loud and sexual assault  [4:11] I don't defend myself or set boundaries  [5:47] Consent: voluntary, informed, mutual, respect personal boundaries  [7:35] Consent can't be given under the influence  [9:34] I'm always cleaning up after others  [10:40] Expressed consent: an enthusiastic yes  [12:07] Implied consent can be dangerous  [12:54] Unanimous consent in politics  [14:11] My childhood abuse set my foundation for consent  [15:37] Consent violations in my friendships  [26:31] Molly's death - I didn't listen to my gut, I was just quiet [28:50] What are the rights of marginalized communities?  [29:57] How do you give consent?  Resources:   The Cookie Podcast Episode Connect with Barb:   Leave me a message   Website   Facebook    Instagram   YouTube   The Molly B Foundation