In this episode both Jamie and Neil have big news about their lives and are diving deep into attachment. We discuss god and how belief can affect recovery of our trust in love, in life and in our partners. Little nuggets of Jamie and Neil wisdom lie within, we think. Neil has just posted a whole curriculum of 'spicy' workshops that he calls CARING K1NK. If you're interested to know more click here: https://www.positively-mindful.com/playful-desires.html Jamie is offering his world...

In this episode we summarise our own intense summers of learning, growth and processing of relationships and explore more nuggets of Jamie and Neil wisdom and mixed opinions. ------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to The Gentle Village, a place for us to connect, knowing we don't have to do it all alone. A safe space to explore Relationships. Vulnerabilities, Curiosities, Courage and a deeper connection with Life and Love in 2023 In this podcast, ⁠⁠Jamie...

In this episode we meander between subjects including death, kink, daughters, parenting, going deeper into relationships consciousness and opportunities cloaked as disaster. Little nuggets of Jamie and Neil wisdom lie within, we think. To come to Neil's in-person workshop in Bristol: 2024: April 27th:  Blindfolded Sensation Seeking Where you'll get to experience being blindfolded for hours and re-sensitizing your body to smell, taste, sound and touch in a lovely, safe and playful group...

This episode is HOT! We loved to talk about desire and pleasure and we know you'll get a lot from this one. If you're interested to work with Neil or Jamie in groups or 1:1 click to connect with us. Enjoy us talking about: Losing respect for people who love us as a result of low self-esteem The power of someone believing in you Receiving love, praise and pleasure Design flaw no1. We de-value availability and value scarcity. We take things for granted. We get hooked on mixed message...

We are back, after a few months pause. In this episode we discuss: Learned Secure Attachment Neil's changing attachment strategies Over-Sharing vs Mutual Care Emotional dumping, lubricating with logic Speech, language our lens of awareness Deserving and privilege Helping ourselves and others from Victim mindset using tentative offerings Rupture and repair Labelling and pigeon-hole-ing Triggers The damage of having your phone on you Asking what kind of response the other...

What is a reasonable request and how do we make them? Where is the balance between expressing our feelings and needs vs controlling another's actions? We explore these questions in our conversational style as we reflect on our own relationship adventures, requests, boundaries... Some references in the podcast: - Love Languages by Gary Chapman, adapted by Neil into his 6 love languages: ⁠HEARTS⁠ - ⁠WILD ⁠- adapted from Non Violent Communication - Workshops, courses and 1:1 coaching at...

Where is the line between healthy support and co-dependence? Can we reasonably put restrictions on our partner's behaviour? Can we expect our partners to care for us, including our own 'inner children'? How do we become a team and work together well? These are some of the questions we explore in this episode of the podcast (in rough order, so you can skip through and find them) - Dangers of labels and diagnosis - Wise Kind Adult vs Triggered Child - Taking time outs in difficult...

Welcome to The Gentle Village, a place for us to connect, knowing we don't have to do it all alone. A safe space to explore Relationships. Vulnerabilities, Curiosities, Courage and a deeper connection with Life and Love in 2023 In this podcast, Jamie Catto (Musician, Film-maker and author of Insanely Gitfted) and Neil Morbey (Mindfulness and Relationship Coach, Intimicacy and Kink Workshop Facilitator) talk about topics of relationships with a focus on attachment, polyamory, monogamy,...

Welcome to The Gentle Village, a place for us to connect, knowing we don't have to do it all alone. A safe space to explore Relationships. Vulnerabilities, Curiosities, Courage and a deeper connection with Life and Love in 2023 In this podcast, Jamie Catto (Musician, Film-maker and author of Insanely Gitfted) and Neil Morbey (Mindfulness and Relationship Coach, Intimicacy and Kink Workshop Facilitator) talk about topics of relationships with a focus on attachment, polyamory, monogamy,...

Welcome to The Gentle Village, a place for us to connect, knowing we don't have to do it all alone. A safe space to explore Relationships. Vulnerabilities, Curiosities, Courage and a deeper connection with Life and Love in 2023 In this podcast, Jamie Catto (Musician, Film-maker and author of Insanely Gitfted) and Neil Morbey (Mindfulness and Relationship Coach, Intimicacy and Kink Workshop Facilitator) talk about topics of relationships with a focus on attachment, polyamory, monogamy,...