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September: A Podcast For Loveships
September is a weekly podcast for Loveships. It explores the tools and technologies that build and sustain life-changing love relationships. Hosted by writer and facilitator Alexis Pauline Gumbs and artist and entrepreneur Sangodare Wallace, this intimate show draws on their 17-year partnership built on the premise of Loveship as a spiritual practice and Loveship as a resource in community.
From conflict and contrast, responsibility and repair, to emotional intimacy and navigating the ever-changing seasons of life, Alexis and Sangodare share insights that nurture not only couples but also families, friends, and communities.
Tune in each week for heartfelt conversations that honor relationships as sacred ground—an offering to ourselves, our people, our ancestors, and spirit.
September: A Podcast For Loveships
19. Romancing the Stone: Embrace Self-Love First
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In this episode Alexis and Sangodare explore the profound importance of self-love as a foundational practice in relationships. The episode draws inspiration from black feminist literature and discusses the concept of 'romancing the stone'—the idea that we should lavish love and care on ourselves before extending it to others. Practical advice includes creating accessible self-love practices, breaking away from traditional gender roles, and nurturing deep, authentic connections. They also answer a listener's question about overcoming ingrained social patterns within a relationship.
- Self-Love and ‘Romancing the Stone’
- June Jordan's Wisdom on Self-Love
- Personal Stories of Self-Love
- Listener Questions and Advice
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To go deeper into your self-love journey access the replay of Alexis’s “I Love Your Face” writing workshop for your youngest wisest self: https://sangodare.podia.com/i-love-your-face-a-writing-workshop-for-your-smallest-most-expansive-self
Or the Inner Child Summer School Practice space: https://sangodare.podia.com/inner-child-summer-school
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