Wild Souls
Welcome to the Wild Souls podcast. I’m your host, Cat Mansfield. Together, we will return to our wild instincts; reconnect to our body, to our connection to something greater, to the Truth of our divinity + infinite potential. We are here to have the raw conversations about all aspects of this human experience- the incredibly painful and the unbelievably pleasurable - the dark and the light, the death and the rebirth. This podcast is about holding space for the whole spectrum of human experience as we navigate each of our unique + divine healing journeys and step deeper into our soul’s calling. These conversations are meant to be a resource for deep self inquiry, a guidepost in cultivating a deep, unwavering self love, and ultimately, empower you to create a life so on purpose, so aligned with your authenticity, you can’t help but embody your wildest soul. Lets dive in.
Wild Souls
86. Beyond Anxious/Avoidant: Real Skills for Real Love w/ Jack Bohannan
Why do we keep attracting the same relationship dynamics—and how do we change them?
This week, Cat sits down with relationship guide, Jack Bohannan, to reframe attachment theory as a useful map rather than an identity. We unpack why “you attract your unfinished business,” the value of disappointment, and how somatic cues can point to truer boundaries, needs, and desire.
Jack’s Somatica-informed approach focuses on creating safe, new relational experiences so your body can learn a different outcome. Expect nuance on masculine/feminine without boxes, sovereignty inside commitment, and keeping attraction alive by giving each other space to grow.
We cover:
- Attachment styles as guidance, not destiny
- Relational reflexes, upper limits, and self-sabotage
- Reading the body: contraction vs. openness as a compass
- Friendship, difference, and long-term desire
- Discernment: what’s mine, what’s theirs, and what to name out loud
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