Embracing identity Weekend

Embracing identity, Loving your body and ageing with grace

Details

In this immersive experience with a small group of men (all male identifying people)we will explore our personal histories, issues and opportunities as we...

  • Review, update and embrace our identities,

  • Explore our relationships with our physical bodies,

  • Accept our pasts, step into conscious ageing and self-care.

Artist, actor, professional wrestler, martial artist, podcaster and MenSpeak community man Philip John Bedwell will share an exclusive performance that takes us through his professional, personal and deeply emotional journey with his body and how he's used, abused and shared it with the world.

"What makes us who we are? What shapes us and what happens when we no longer identify with who we were?" asks Philip.

Check out Philip's short, powerful video here - his live performance, exclusively for our group, will be potent, powerful and provocative! Can you imagine our debrief group after that?

In traditional MenSpeak style, we'll share our own stories, our thoughts and feelings, as we explore:

  • Self-judgement about our bodies and issues around body dysmorphia.

  • Issues around self-worth connected to our physical bodies.

  • How we've taken care of our physical bodies and how to do better.

  • How our physical, emotional, sexual and social bodies are connected.

  • How our bodies have changed, how they will change, what we need.

  • Life transitions and pressure from society, (social) media, etc...

Yup, it's a mine-field and if we explore this together and navigate with conscious clarity and choice we can avoid things blowing up! Not everyone need suffer ill health and breakdowns, so best get together and explore what we need to, learn from the experts, as well as one-another's experiences, and get with the programme for a healthy, happy life ahead with sound body, mind and spirit.

As a bonus, for those who wish to stay into the afternoon on Sunday, there will be an open group with local men (and male identifying people) facilitated by Kenny and Paul. Philip's performance will have had a local public run the week before our arrival, so there will be plenty of publicity and a live buzz for Philip's work already.

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FOOD
Paul will provide all our meals. They will be healthy, nutritious, abundant and full of goodness. Once booked, please let us know your dietary needs. Here's Paul at work at a previous MenCamp.

ACCOMMODATION
We've booked a beautiful, quirky Georgian house with a country cottage feel. It was built in 1832 and sits in its own grounds with large, quiet, secluded gardens, a fire pit, five single / twin bedrooms, a large kitchen diner and a comfortable lounge.

We are perfectly located in a head of land with easy access to the beach towns of beautiful Broadstairs, magnificent Margate, Ramsgate, Westgate, near the town, nature, the sea and the caves. Gateways...

We'll have indoor and outdoor fires to sit around, as we move from our heads and relax into a depth of be~ing space together, feelings our feelings and letting old stuff go.

If you prefer not to share a room, or you like to sleep under the stars near an open fire, then bring your own tent. There's limited space for camper vans too!

GETTING THERE
We'll have a WhatsApp group for car-sharing, lifts from the station, etc.

COSTS
£450 for MenSpeak facilitators / closed group men*****
£500 for MenSpeak MightyNetworks members www.mensgroups.co.uk
£550 for non-MenSpeak men (if spaces are available)
£600 for single occupancy (book early!)
£350 for men in tents / camper vans.
*****You have priority booking.

If you'd like to contribute to our Brother Fund and support a man currently strapped for cash, please let Paul know.

Email paulharrild@gmail.com for more info and to apply for your place. (This event is claimable from your business). Paul will send you a payment link.

If you can't make this event but would like to join us for other events, just let us know and we'll put you on our mailing list.

OUR GROUND RULES
Please read the Ground rules before attending a group - alternatively, you can watch them here.
(Feel free to use our Ground Rules, citing ©️ Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz “The Man Whisperer”)

DISCLAIMER
All activities are undertaken entirely at your own risk. No responsibility will be taken and no compensation discussed for loss or injury. By taking part, each participant accepts full responsibility for his own safety and wellbeing.
*If in doubt, please seek professional advice before participating.