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Read more about the article Rediscovering the Art of Flirting

Rediscovering the Art of Flirting

  • Post author:Cate Mackenzie
  • Post published:May 17, 2023
  • Post category:Blog

Flirting is not just about romantic pursuits; it is an art that opens the doorways to friendliness, sensuality, connection and fun. Flirting is the ‘lightness’ of communication, the playful and…

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Cate Mackenzie on having fun with dating

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  • Post published:February 23, 2023
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In this episode Cate Mackenzie chats with Karis McLaughlin about the ins and outs of dating. Cate is a love coach who supports individuals to build their confidence in dating…

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The story of Valentines

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  • Post published:February 14, 2023
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The story of Valentines is about a man who was in jail for his beliefs in his Christian God. This was in Roman times. The jailor asked this man to…

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The three rules of dating etiquette

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  • Post published:November 29, 2022
  • Post category:Blog

Dating and connecting can seem quite daunting. It can bring up feelings of being tested or judged or fear of being found wanting. But from working with hundreds of people…

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Relationships resolutions for 2022

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  • Post published:January 1, 2022
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Couples, have you set any joint intentions for the year? It’s a great way to share a vision and move in the same direction together, as a team. Here are…

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Navigating commitment issues

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  • Post published:March 15, 2021
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Commitment issues can pose a challenge, whether you’re single and looking for a relationship, dating, or in a relationship. Whether you are the one that has difficulty with commitment, or…

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Couples therapy podcast with Denise Van Outen and Eddie Boxshall

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  • Post published:March 8, 2021
  • Post category:Blog

I am part of a new podcast Before We Say I Do with Denise Van Outen and her partner Eddie Boxshall which has been top of the relationship podcast charts. Denise and…

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What does it mean to experiment during sex?

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  • Post published:September 10, 2020
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People have different expectations, sensibilities and openness in terms of sexuality. Some people enjoy creating their own sex menus and discovering new and different ways to explore their sexuality. This…

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Tips to feel sexy

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  • Post published:August 8, 2020
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Get into feeling innocent – allow yourself to let go and be friendly to lots of people with no expectation, seeing yourself as an engaging loving person. Give compliments, flirt…

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    A thought about connection today… Why does laughte A thought about connection today…
Why does laughter make us feel so close to someone?

There’s a moment that happens when you laugh with someone, your body softens, your guard drops, and something in you says, I feel safe here.

Laughter isn’t just lightness.
It’s a form of emotional connection.

It tells your nervous system,
I can relax. I can be seen. I can be myself.

And often, it’s in those small, shared moments, a glance, a joke, a spontaneous laugh, that intimacy quietly begins to grow.

But many people have learned to hold themselves tightly in relationships.
To stay composed. To perform. To get it right.

And in doing so, they miss the very thing that creates real connection.

Connection doesn’t deepen through perfection.
It deepens through moments where you feel open, human, and unguarded.

Laughter is one of the simplest ways we return to that.

It’s not just about humour.
It’s about allowing yourself to be with someone, without effort.

This is something I’ll be exploring more deeply in my upcoming online event on the psychology of comedy and connection, how laughter creates emotional closeness in ways we often don’t realise.

21 May 2026, 17.00 to 19.00
Online
Early bird tickets, £17.50
General admission, £22.50

Tickets are available via Eventbrite
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If you feel drawn to this, you’re very welcome to join.

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Sometimes, it’s not that something is wrong.
It’s that something needs to be shaken.

There’s a tendency in relationships to pause too quickly.
To question, to analyse, to step back at the first sign of uncertainty.

But not everything needs to be fixed or understood immediately.

Some things simply need movement.
Energy. Playfulness. A shift in rhythm.

Like shaking a cake mixture before it settles,
connection often deepens when we stay with it just a little longer.

When we allow things to breathe, to move, to evolve.

The problem is, many people have learned to interpret discomfort as a sign to withdraw.
To close. To protect. To assume something isn’t working.

But often, that moment, that slight awkwardness, that uncertainty,
is exactly where something new is trying to emerge.

Connection doesn’t grow through control.
It grows through presence, curiosity, and a willingness to stay open even when things feel slightly unfamiliar.

Sometimes, instead of stepping back,
the invitation is to gently lean in.

To stay. To feel. To see what unfolds.

If you notice yourself pulling away the moment something feels uncertain, this is something we can explore together.

What happens for you in those small moments where connection feels slightly off?

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Join Cate Mackenzie at the Mind Body Spirit Festival for a powerful, heart-opening session

🗓 23 May 2026
📍 Ceremony Space, London Olympia

Opening your heart isn’t about becoming someone new
it’s about softening what’s been in the way

In this session, you’ll gently uncover the hidden patterns that may be blocking connection, intimacy and support
so you can experience deeper relationships, authenticity and self worth

Cate blends therapy, creativity and heart-led guidance to help you reconnect with love… starting from within

If you’ve been feeling closed off, disconnected, or ready for something more… this space is for you

✨ Come as you are. Leave more open.

🎟 Tickets from approx £16–£23 depending on release stage

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