September: A Podcast For Loveships – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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11. Partner and Parent Patterns!

Sunday, November 30, 2025 • Duration 14:29

In this episode, Alexis and Sangodare reflect on the impact of family-of-origin dynamics on how we love romantically. With a grounding sacred text from Audre Lorde's essay “Eye to Eye”, they reveal how recognizing these patterns can lead to healing and liberation. The episode emphasizes intentionality in relationships, the importance of community support, and celebrates the love and influence of family, exemplified by a super special listener testimonial. The session concludes by inviting listeners to embrace these insights for personal transformation.

Navigating Relationships and Family Dynamics

Personal Reflections and Breakthroughs

North Stars for Healing and Growth

A special listener testimonial

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The mother ourselves manifesta is here: https://blackfeministmind.wordpress.com/2011/01/16/motheringourselves-manifest/

To access Repetition is Sacred: Practicing Seven Generations (the course Alexis mentioned) go to: https://sangodare.podia.com/repetition-is-sacred-practicing-seven-generations

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2. The Power of Dedication: Cultivating Love as Spiritual Practice

Sunday, September 28, 2025 • Duration 27:59

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.

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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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1. Manifesting Love as a Spiritual Practice: Technology

Sunday, September 21, 2025 • Duration 23:14

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

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Trailer - Welcome to September: A Podcast For Loveships!

Thursday, September 11, 2025 • Duration 02:42

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.

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10. AffOrmations: The Answer is in the Question

Sunday, November 23, 2025 • Duration 15:52

In this solo episode, Sangodare unpacks afformations (not to be confused with affirmations) and their transformative power in all areas of life. Sangodare explores their learnings from the book ‘Afformations: The Miracle of Positive Self-Talk’ by Noah St. John, emphasizing the importance of belief, generative practices, and asking the right questions. They highlight how altering self-talk can create new possibilities and enrich the relational experience while addressing the challenges of balancing self-love and community engagement.

Affirmations vs. Afformations
Exploring Afformations and Self-Talk
The Science Behind Afformations (Brain Science)
Practical Application of Afformations
Listener Question: Balancing Boundaries and Community

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9. Embracing Celebration: Celebrating Community, Relationships, and Personal Growth

Sunday, November 16, 2025 • Duration 13:14

In this episode hosts Sangodare and Alexis celebrate the power of joy and gratitude within their community, relationships, and personal growth. they emphasize the importance of celebrating their elders, relationships, and the journey of black lesbians. The hosts introduce celebration as a technology, which they leverage to foster community and progress. They share personal anecdotes about turning gratitude into tangible growth, illustrating three 'North Stars' guiding their practice: always finding something to celebrate, celebrating before manifestations, and embracing creativity in celebrations. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on and practice gratitude daily, amplifying the impact of positive energy in their lives.

The Power of Celebration
Gratitude as a Practice, not Toxic Positivity
Gratitude and Manifestation

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

8. Embracing the Power of Requests: A Loveship Practice

Sunday, November 9, 2025 • Duration 20:19

In this episode, Alexis and Sangodare unpack the power of making requests, emphasizing the importance of learning to make and receive requests in relationships as a practice of vulnerability and community building. They discuss how asking for what we want can enhance cooperation and trust. The episode encourages listeners to see requests as acts of generosity and steps towards deeper connections.

The Power of Requests
Practicing Requests in Relationships
The Importance of an Honest Yes and an Honest no.

Thanks for listening! Also, Sangodare mentions QUIRC which you can learn more about at https://quirc.app.

We also mentioned the activities that dive deeper into requests in our online course Sustaining Sweetness. You can learn more about the course here: https://sangodare.podia.com/sustaining-sweetness-a-practice-for-loveships

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7. Boundaries as Blessings in Loveships

Sunday, November 2, 2025 • Duration 35:14

In this episode, hosts Sangodare and Alexis discuss profound themes around communicating desires and boundaries in Loveships. They share personal anecdotes, highlight insights from black feminists like June Jordan and Prentis Hemphill, and provide guidance on practicing healthy caring, non-codependent relationships. They emphasize the importance of community, mutual respect, and open communication in fostering spiritual growth within intimate relationships, and they address a listener's question about maintaining boundaries while valuing community.

Boundaries as Blessings
The Importance of Communication
Practicing Accountability in Relationships
Community and Support Systems
Innovation and Growth in Relationships
Understanding Fear in Relationships
Listener Question: Communicating Boundaries in Community
Final Thoughts and Farewell

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6. Inherently Valuable: Worthiness in Relationships

Sunday, October 26, 2025 • Duration 21:13

This discussion highlights our universal need for love and intimacy, and how the perceived scarcity of these elements can lead to lowered standards and feelings of unworthiness. Drawing on Ntozake Shange’s mantra “I found God in myself and I loved her fiercely, the episode underscores the importance of recognizing our intrinsic worth and the examples of love and intimacy that truly resonate with our authentic selves.

The Universal Need for Love and Intimacy
Scarcity and Compromising Standards
Knowing you are inherently Deserving of Love
Perceptions of Love and Intimacy

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