Welcome! Join us, Alexis Pauline Gumbs and Sangodare Wallace, as we share our 17-year journey of approaching our romantic relationship as a sacred gift and offering to the community. In this podcast, we explore the transformative power of relationships and discuss what it means to love as a spiritual practice. Each week, we will share our insights and respond to questions from the community, focusing on joy, intimacy, and rituals that keep love alive. Whether you are partnered or single, nurturing friendships, family ties, or romantic bonds, this podcast is for anyone who believes in the power of love to change the world.

In this episode hosts Sangodare and Alexis explore the multifaceted concept of intimacy as a vital part of loving relationships, romantic, platonic and otherwise. They discuss various forms of intimacy, reflecting on personal experiences and offering practical advice for expanding love and self-love. Listener questions address how to build healthy relationships despite past toxic experiences. Additionally, the episode highlights the influence of historical and cultural practices on contemporary dedication rituals, and announces upcoming events like virtual playdates and trust-building cohorts for those seeking romantic partnerships.

• Exploring Intimacy as a Spiritual Practice
• Defining Key Forms of Intimacy
• Personal Reflections on Intimacy
• Listener Question on Creating Healthy Relationships
• Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events

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Are you seeking intentional partnership? Consider our 8 week cohort: TRUST FALL: Activation and Accompaniment for Lovebirds. For more information click here: https://sangodare.podia.com/trust-fall-activation-and-accompaniment-for-lovebirds

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https://www.mobilehomecoming.org/loveship

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In this episode, hosts Sangodare and Alexis explore the concept of the 'love ship' as a profound spiritual practice and a journey in relationships. With references to black feminist thought and their personal experiences, they outline three 'North Stars' guiding love ships: spiritual depth, mutual participation, and constant compassion. The episode also addresses a listener's question on balancing differing spiritual perspectives in a partnership, emphasizing the importance of mutual consent and intention in forming a true love ship. They conclude by inviting listeners to join their upcoming cohort for those seeking intentional partnerships.

• Navigating Relationships through the lens of the Love Ship
• Unpacking June Jordan's definition of love as a creative life force greater than any individual, which aligns with their 'love ship' philosophy.
• The purpose and Practice of 'Love Ship': The hosts explain that the essence of 'love ship' is spiritual growth and creative transformation, not merely avoiding loneliness or meeting conventional relationship milestones
•  Metaphor of Nautical Terms: They delve into nautical metaphors such as 'whale sighting' for miracles and 'overboard' for relationship struggles, reinforcing the journey aspect of 'love ship.'

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you thought through the social channels below, and please leave a review so that like-minded people can find us. 

Are you seeking intentional partnership? Consider our 8 week cohort: TRUST FALL: Activation and Accompaniment for Lovebirds. For more information click here: https://sangodare.podia.com/trust-fall-activation-and-accompaniment-for-lovebirds

For more on all of our offerings, Click Here
https://www.mobilehomecoming.org/loveship

RESOURCES 

https://sangodare.podia.com/

alexispauline.com

sangodare.com

CONNECT WITH US

See a Film School version of Sangodare’s Dreamgirl Music Video on Patreon (FREE)

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In this episode, hosts Sangodare and Alexis introduce Dedication as a spiritual technology for enriching relationships and community, emphasizing that recognizing our connections to others can transform mundane interactions into powerful experiences. They explore the importance of dedication in bringing forth the best versions of ourselves and fostering deeper connections. They also share practices to help cultivate self-love and improve relationships, highlight the influence of historical and ancestral connections and encourage listeners to integrate dedication into their daily lives. The episode ends with listener questions about self-love and expanding love in material ways, offering insights and practical advice for deepening one’s spiritual and relational growth.

• Practicing Dedication: Personal anecdotes on how dedication has impacted their relationship.
• The Importance of Community: Discussion on how dedication helps in understanding that we are part of a broader community and not isolated.
• Expanding the Concept: How dedication can transform various types of relationships and interactions.
• Listener Questions: Addressing inquiries about self-love and practical ways to expand love.
• Mirroring Ancestral Practices: How historical and cultural practices inform current dedication rituals.
• Upcoming Events: Announcement of virtual playdates and trust-building cohorts for lovebirds seeking romantic partnership.

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you thought through the social channels below, and please leave a review so that like-minded people can find us. 

Are you seeking intentional partnership? Consider our 8 week cohort: TRUST FALL: Activation and Accompaniment for Lovebirds. For more information click here: https://sangodare.podia.com/trust-fall-activation-and-accompaniment-for-lovebirds

For more on all of our offerings, Click Here
https://www.mobilehomecoming.org/loveship

RESOURCES 

https://sangodare.podia.com/

alexispauline.com

sangodare.com

CONNECT WITH US

See a Film School version of Sangodare’s Dreamgirl Music Video on Patreon (FREE)

Facebook

Instagram

Website

Produced by Wowow Podcasts

In this heartfelt first episode of their podcast, Sangodare and Alexis celebrate their 17th anniversary and discuss their journey of relationship as a spiritual practice. They delve into topics such as manifesting a partner through self-awareness and intention, healing from past relationships, and the importance of knowing and articulating desires. They share personal stories, including Sangodare’s meticulous creation of a list of desired partner traits and Alexis's healing journey from a past abusive relationship. The episode emphasizes three “North Stars” for a successful relationship: getting clear on desires, being willing to change, and sharing those desires openly. The episode also includes a special dedication to Uncle Dwayne and Aunt Carol Gumbs for their exemplary love and support. Additionally, they answer listener questions on finding supportive partners and staying open to love while maintaining self-trust.

• Welcome and Anniversary Celebration
• Dedication to Uncle Dwayne and Aunt Carol
• Introduction to Relationship as Spiritual Practice
• The Power of a List and Self-Development
• Manifesting Love and Personal Growth
• Navigating Love and Trust After Heartbreak
• Three North Stars for Relationship Success
• Finding a Supportive Partner
• Staying Open to Love After Grief
• Q&A: Aligning with Spirit in Relationships
• Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you thought through the social channels below, and please leave a review so that like-minded people can find us. 

Are you seeking intentional partnership? Consider our 8 week cohort: TRUST FALL: Activation and Accompaniment for Lovebirds. For more information click here: https://sangodare.podia.com/trust-fall-activation-and-accompaniment-for-lovebirds

For more on all of our offerings, Click Here
https://www.mobilehomecoming.org/loveship

Produced by Wowow Podcasts