Enthusiastic Consent When Words Are Hard

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“Enthusiastic consent” sounds great — but what if your body doesn’t do loud, verbal yeses? For neurodivergent folks, trauma survivors, and anyone who struggles with words in the moment, enthusiasm might look like presence, softness, or subtle signals. In this episode, we unpack what enthusiastic consent really means, why verbal expression isn’t the only valid language of desire, and how to honor body-based yeses and noes. Because consent isn’t about volume — it’s about clarity, congruence, and safety.

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Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction to Enthusiastic Consent
• (00:00:41) - The Problem with Mainstream Consent Education
• (00:02:25) - Redefining Enthusiastic Consent
• (00:08:12) - Challenges with Verbal Consent
• (00:14:01) - Nonverbal Enthusiastic Consent
• (00:20:05) - Practical Consent Practices
• (00:27:51) - Reflecting on Personal Consent Signals
• (00:30:13) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts