The Attention Cafe

The Attention Cafe

By Rachel Walker (The Play Philosophy)EducationSelf-Improvement
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The Attention Cafe episodes

  • ... to follow your heart? With Sheila Anne Murray #15
    Today I'm talking to fellow Whole Person Coach Sheila Murray about what it really means to 'follow your heart' We cover...

    - How Sheila's own relationship wasn't conventional in terms of usual 'rules' and 'timelines'.

    - Why it's hard to follow our hearts

    - Where do we start!? What does following your heart actually look like? Sheila has some great tips for this one!

    More from today’s guest Sheila

    www.sheilaanne.com

    Instagram: @sheflowsandgrows

    Facebook: @sheilaannecoaching

    Linkedin: Sheila Murray

    More from your host Rachel…

    Relationship & Life Coaching

    Instagram: @courageouslyyoucoaching

    Pinterest: Courageously You Coaching

    54 min
  • How to stop fearing relationship failure

    This one's for you if you fear that your relationship is failing or will one day fail. It's also for you if you feel like you have to fit a certain criteria, or live out your life and relationship in a particular way, to optimise the success of it.

    1. Challenging the view that because something ends, it has failed (5:06)
    2. How we define failure (and why it’s wrong)
    3. Why fear of failure is particularly strong in our relationships
    4. How it can impact us, our relationships and the choices we make.
    5. How to stop fearing relationship failure (11:55)

    6. Show notes, blog & worksheet available courageouslyyou.co.uk/failure

      22 min
    7. ... to want a prenup? With Patrick Venn #14

      My first male guest! (That's right I do speak to men.. honest). Today I'm talking to Money Coach, Patrick Venn about the awkwardness of having the 'do I need to protect myself financially?' type chats with your romantic partner.

      We talk...

      - How Patrick has moved from financial embarrassment to empowerment when it comes to money in his relationship.

      - Is getting a prenup planning for the divorce before the wedding? Or just good sense?

      - Why this dialogue extends beyond money to other types of 'value' such as contribution to the household.

      - How you can approach these conversations with your partner.

      Episode shownotes: www.courageouslyyou.co.uk/14

      More from our guest Patrick...

      www.patrickvenn.com

      Instagram: @patrickvenn

      More from your host Rachel...

      Relationship & Life Coaching

      Instagram: @courageouslyyoucoaching

      Pinterest: Courageously You Coaching

      48 min
    8. How to use comparison to your advantage

      HOW TO episode. Following my 'Is it normal to compare yourself to your partner?' conversation with Sabrina, in this episode I'm talking through HOW you can use comparison to your advantage:

      • What Sabrina and I discussed that has framed this ‘how to’ guide today (4:04)
      • How you can start to understand how you compare in your relationships (7:40)
      • How you can create a more neutral perspective when comparing, and reframe it positively (15:28)
      • Workbook for this episode (along with full notes for episode) www.courageouslyyou.co.uk/comparison

        23 min
      • ... to compare yourself to your partner? With Sabrina Caverly #13

        Today we're kicking off Series 2 with Sabrina sharing how comparison has shown up in her 15 year relationship. We cover...

        - How comparison shows up between partners over life changes including getting older and having kids.

        - How comparison can be self critical (should I be like them!?) and them critical (ffs why are they like this?!)

        - Why Brene Brown is wrong about comparison being the thief of joy (yes that's right, we said it!!)

        - Why comparison is good and necessary for making sense of ourselves!

        Show notes at: www.courageouslyyou.co.uk/13 

        More from our guest Sabrina:

        www.sabrinacaverly.com

        Instagram: @sabrinacaverly

        Facebook: @sabrinacaverlycoach

        More from your host Rachel:

        Relationship & Life Coaching

        Instagram: @courageouslyyoucoaching

        Pinterest: Courageously You Coaching

        56 min
      • Netflix 'The One' - Find your genetic love match? (Bonus episode) with Kimberley Gaynor

        In today's bonus episode, I'm having a chin wag with Kimberley, an ex-colleague, ex-client and dear friend of mine about all the things our brains have been chewing over since we watched Netflix 'The One'. *Spoilers will be heard!*

        Come listen to the unedited, full conversation!

        - What are the consequences of knowing your genetic love match?

        - Is it realistic? Would it be possible? Would it work?

        - How science and horoscopes play into our need for certainty in our relationships.

        - Whether we think it's a good idea, or potential for disaster.

        54 min
      • ... my PMS led me to anti-depressants? with ME (host takeover!) #12

        Host takeover!! This week I’m the guest, talking about my struggle with working out what’s ‘normal’ when it comes to my hormones and mental health. A huge thank you to Holly Maunders for taking over as host today and sharing her experiences too!

        We cover:

        • How I’ve tried to manage Premenstraul Syndrome, from contraception to acceptance
        • How and why I decided to start anti-depressants for PMS, and what luteal-phase dosing is.
        • Why it’s SO hard to understand, talk about, and treat PMS and how you can get empowered with knowledge.
        • Why it’s a completely individual choice.
        • We discuss the stigma around medicating for PMS and mental health generally.
        • We share our experiences (we're not medical professionals). If you want to know more about managing PMS or are concerned about your mental health, please speak to a doctor or mental health professional.

          Helpful Links:

          What is PMS? https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-menstrual-syndrome/

          The Book Hormonal by Eleanor Morgan 

          Article explaining the Menstraul Cycle  https://helloclue.com/articles/cycle-a-z/the-menstrual-cycle-more-than-just-the-period


          More from Holly, your host - www.instagram.com/hollymaunders/

          More from the guest, Rachel - www.instagram.com/courageouslyyoucoaching/

          www.courageouslyyou.co.uk


          1 hr 7 min
        • ... NOT to fight in your relationship? With Leah Morton #11

          Today I’m joined by an old colleague and friend of mine, Leah Morton, to talk about what’s normal when fighting with your partner in a media world that loves to observe drama. We cover:

          • What even is ‘fighting’? Conflict vs fighting.
          • Comparing how you fight with other’s relationships and what you see on TV.
          • How we manage crying (when sad, angry, frustrated) with our partners.
          • Our take on the ‘don’t go to bed with a fight unresolved’ advice.
          • Feeling your feelings but properly communicating.

          • More from Leah... https://www.linkedin.com/in/lclmorton/ 

            More from your host Rachel...

            Whole Person Coaching for women lost in their relationships www.courageouslyyou.co.uk

            IG - @courageouslyyoucoaching


            1 hr 8 min
          • ... to want your intimate needs met by more than one person? With Sky Studley #10

            This week I’m talking to Sex & Relationship Coach, Sky Studley, about how she’s navigated divorce, being a single parent and learning what her intimate needs are (and where she wants to get them met!). This week we’re on a shame busting mission!

            We cover a lot of ground in this episode...

            • What are intimate needs? Emotional, sexual, physical, intellectual. And how do you ‘outsource’ these when you’re in a relationship?
            • Confronting the shame that comes with wanting more in a society set up for traditional monogamy.
            • Dispelling myths about ENM (ethically non-monogamous relationships e.g. polyamoury) and how these relationships can lead to better communication.
            • How the romantic fairytale adds to our confusion, frustration and guilt around what we want from our relationships.
            • More from Sky...

              Sex & Relationship Coaching www.openskyspace.com

              More from your host Rachel...

              Whole Person Coaching for women lost in their relationships www.courageouslyyou.co.uk

              IG - @courageouslyyoucoaching


              52 min
            • ... to doubt yourself and not feel worthy? With Dee Airey #9

              Today Dee, photographer and  business coach, is sharing how she ploughed through self-doubt, comparisonities and imposter syndrome to start her business.

              We're talking:

              - self doubt as a right of passage

              - why your relationship is your business is so emotionally charged

              - how a whole life approach can help you manage doubt and not feeling worthy

              - reassurance that you aren't alone in this!

              - how to harness the FIRE in your belly to get this started

              About Dee: Dee helps photographers & creatives turn their business dreams into a reality, as well as being a wedding photographer herself.

              For coaching deelucicoaching.com

              For photography [email protected]

              Instagram: @deelucicoaching @deeluciphotography

              More from your host Rachel -

              www.courageouslyyou.co.uk

              IG - @courageouslyyoucoaching 

              1 hr 2 min

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