Somatic Sex & Relationship Coach James Buckley on Non-Monogamy, Jealousy & The Crisis of Masculine Identity
What We Explore in This Episode
- The crisis of masculine identity — what happens when men grow up without healthy role models and how they can rebuild from the ground up
- Navigating non-monogamy — how to have honest conversations about alternative relationship structures without triggering your partner's nervous system
- The gift of jealousy — why leaning into jealousy (rather than suppressing it) can unlock profound relational and personal growth
- Homo-hysteria and male isolation — how fear of intimacy between men keeps them dangerously disconnected from each other and themselves
- Somatic approaches to sexuality and relating — why healing happens in the body, not just the mind
Why This Matters
So much of what brings couples into therapy — jealousy, disconnection, unspoken desires, fear of vulnerability — lives in the body long before it reaches words. James's work reminds us that healing relationships requires more than communication strategies; it asks us to come home to ourselves first. Whether you're exploring alternative relationship structures or simply longing for deeper intimacy, this conversation offers permission to be human, messy, and whole.
Ready to explore what's underneath your relationship patterns?
Book a free discovery call https://www.theembodiedmind.com.au with Rachel or Bevan to see how couples therapy could support your journey.
