The Relateful Podcast

In this intimate, vulnerable and emergent conversation, Liz and Philip discussed their experiences building Relateful communities with facilitator and founder of Relateful Charlotte, James Dial. James left a successful job at FritoLay to dedicate himself full-time to the practice of Relatefulness. This conversation was a raw exploration of how it has been for him to build a community in Charlotte, North Carolina, and how it has been for Philip and Liz building communities in Latin America. They touched on subjects like: -Trusting emergence and timing vs. trying to force things to happen -Embodying the practice as a way of organic community-building -Their own growth edges around inclusion, empathy and boundaries -Creating community from a place of self-nourishment and enjoyment and much more! For opportunities to practice Relatefulness online and in-person, please visit relateful.com

Welcome to Relatefulness! We're so glad you're here. Whether you're new to this practice or you've been doing it for years, it can be really nourishing to explore what it's like to initially dive into a Relateful space, and what can be helpful when doing so. For this episode, Liz and Philip sat down with Relatefulness facilitator and "present, self-development nerd" Shane Orton for a lively, candid conversation on starting out with relational presence practices such as Circling and Relatefulness. They all share stories about their first experiences as well as pointers and tips for newcomers. As Shane likes to say: "If all you do is say 'I feel _____' and share what you're feeling (an emotion or sensation in the body) you'll be able to master this practice. It's really that simple, and of course it's super complex and nuanced.." To practice and train in relational presence with us, check out relateful.com or reach out to us at [email protected]

Marc "Marco" Beneteau is a long-time practitioner and thought leader in the world of relational practice. In this conversation with Marco, Philip and Liz explore the relationship between Relatefulness and other relational practices like Circling and Authentic Relating, discuss experiences bringing these practices to business settings and intentional communities and even engage in a bit of "noticing practice" which even in its simplicity can often be very profound. : ) For more, please check out relateful.com

In this episode, Relatefulness facilitators and musicians Annabeth, Liz and Philip discuss the concept of erotic wholeness, emphasizing the importance of being present and non-goal oriented in sexual experiences. Their conversation explores how cultural perspectives shape our understanding of sexual energy and the potential for reconnecting with eroticism in a healthier way. Practical exercises and the significance of consent and communication in intimacy are highlighted, along with the importance of self-discovery and understanding one's desires. The episode concludes with thoughts on future workshops and the ongoing journey of exploring erotic wholeness. Key Takeaways Erotic wholeness involves being present with one's desires. Sexual energy can be expansive and not solely goal-oriented. Cultural upbringing influences our relationship with sexuality. Practicing slowness can enhance intimacy and connection. Desire is fluid and should be explored in the moment. Consent should be an ongoing conversation, not a one-time agreement. Relatefulness fosters deeper connections in relationships. Exercises can help bring presence and clarity to intimacy. Understanding one's true longings is essential for sexual health. Workshops can provide tools for exploring erotic wholeness.

In this episode Liz and Philip interview entrepreneur, software engineer and Relatefulness facilitator Chad Phillips about his experience being on the jury for a murder trial. Chad co-founded CircleAnywhere with Jordan Myska Allen over a decade ago, and developed the amazing technology that was used for the first iterations of the platform that is now RelatefulAnywhere. Besides discussing many of the fascinating details of Chad's first-hand experience in the trial, they delve into the moral and psychological implications of developing emotional intelligence and of the choices we all make. For more on the practice of Relatefulness and all we have to offer, please visit relateful.com