September: A Podcast For Loveships

Alexis Pauline Gumbs

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.

  1. FEB 15

    22. Let’s Get Physical Embracing Physical Intimacy and Embodied Love

    Sangodare and Alexis delve into the importance of physical intimacy and the practice of embodying love. They reflect on their personal journeys with working out, the significance of ancestral figures like Pat Parker and Audrey Lorde, and the scholarship of Mecca Jamila Sullivan. They emphasize the interconnectedness of our hearts and bodies, providing practical insights into embracing one's physicality, and the role of dance in reclaiming one's body. Through gratitude practices and personal anecdotes, listeners are encouraged to honor their bodies, communicate needs in relationships, and explore physical intimacy with curiosity and care. The episode also includes a listener question on reclaiming bodily autonomy and offers actionable advice for developing a loving relationship with one’s own body. Dedication to Mecca Jamila Sullivan and Pat ParkerExploring Embodiment and Physical IntimacyListener Question on Reclaiming the Body For more info about our interactive Valentine’s Day adventure Where is the Lovevisit our webpage you can play solo, with a (romantic or non romantic) partner, or with a group: https://www.mobilehomecoming.org/loveship And save the date! We will be having our first live podcast taping on Feb 20th at 7pm at Gladys Books and Wine in Brooklyn NYC: https://gladysbooksandwine.com/ Let us know what you think through the social channels below, and please leave a review so that like-minded people can find us.  RESOURCES  https://sangodare.podia.com/ alexispauline.com sangodare.com CONNECT WITH US Facebook Instagram Website Produced by Wowow Podcasts

    21 min
  2. FEB 1

    20. Embodied Conflict: Relax, Relate, Release

    In this episode Alexis and Sangodare explore what happens when relationship conflict shows up in the body. They discuss the powerful practice of expressing emotions and using physical manifestations, like a crick in the neck, as signals to address hidden feelings. Drawing on wisdom from classic TV and their own experiences, they encourage listeners to relax, relate, and release. They address a listener's question about maintaining realistic views of relationships while staying open to their magic, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and emotional honesty. The episode wraps up with an invitation to a Valentine's Day practice, 'Where's the Love?', promoting love and connection in various forms. The Power of Speaking Our TruthPhysical Manifestations of EmotionsRelax, Relate, Release: A Useful TechnologyListener Question: Idealized RelationshipsValentine's Day Practice: join us in “Where's the Love?” For more info about our interactive Valentine’s Day adventure visit our webpage: https://www.mobilehomecoming.org/loveship And save the date! We will be having our first live podcast taping on Feb 20th at 7pm at Gladys Books and Wine in Brooklyn NYC: https://gladysbooksandwine.com/ 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 Let us know what you think through the social channels below, and please leave a review so that like-minded people can find us.  RESOURCES  https://sangodare.podia.com/ alexispauline.com sangodare.com CONNECT WITH US Facebook Instagram Website Produced by Wowow Podcasts

    24 min
  3. JAN 25

    19. Romancing the Stone: Embrace Self-Love First

    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-LovePersonal Stories of Self-LoveListener Questions and Advice For more on our coaching and community building offerings, Click Here https://www.mobilehomecoming.org/loveship 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 Let us know what you think through the social channels below, and please leave a review so that like-minded people can find us.  RESOURCES  https://sangodare.podia.com/ alexispauline.com sangodare.com CONNECT WITH US Facebook Instagram Website Produced by Wowow Podcasts

    16 min
  4. JAN 18

    18. Wingspan (not Wingman)

    Hosts Sangodare and Alexis delve into the concept of 'Wingspan' to illustrate how supporting each other enhances our capacity for love and connection. Drawing on Audre Lorde’s challenge “I am not supposed to exist.  But I do,” the episode meditates on flocking, and the supposedly impossible flights on bees to celebrate the power of shifting the energy and moving towards the futures we envision for ourselves through collaboration.  The hosts address a listener's question about managing intense emotions for someone who may not reciprocate and offer insights on self-reflection and healthy emotional redirection. They also share their upcoming offerings for those seeking support in their love and partnership journeys. The episode emphasizes the power of community, playfulness, and celebrating wins in the continuous journey of love and self-discovery. Community and Love as Spiritual PracticeExploring the concept of ‘Wingspan’Listener Questions and AdviceValentine's Day Offerings and Farewell For more on our coaching and community building offerings, Click Here https://www.mobilehomecoming.org/loveship For this episode we especially recommend “Sustaining Sweetness”: https://sangodare.podia.com/sustaining-sweetness-a-practice-for-loveships 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 Let us know what you think through the social channels below, and please leave a review so that like-minded people can find us.  RESOURCES  https://sangodare.podia.com/ alexispauline.com sangodare.com CONNECT WITH US Facebook Instagram Website Produced by Wowow Podcasts

    16 min
  5. JAN 11

    17. Turning Towards Love: Embracing Levity in Relationship Challenges

    In this heartwarming and insightful episode, Alexis and Sangoare highlight the philosophy of 'staying in the ship' despite disagreements and hardships. It includes a hilarious anecdote involving nature and it’s wild things, a powerful insights from Bayard Rustin about the enduring power of love and a listener’s question about self-acceptance and readiness for partnership. This question initiates a thoughtful discussion on the importance of being present, loving, and having faith in the unpredictable journey of life and love.  The power of levity: keeping things light and connected in moments of panicReadiness for partnership: faith, worthiness and growing together For more on our coaching and community building offerings, Click Here https://www.mobilehomecoming.org/loveship For this episode we especially recommend “Sustaining Sweetness”: https://sangodare.podia.com/sustaining-sweetness-a-practice-for-loveships 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 Let us know what you think through the social channels below, and please leave a review so that like-minded people can find us.  RESOURCES  https://sangodare.podia.com/ alexispauline.com sangodare.com CONNECT WITH US Facebook Instagram Website Produced by Wowow Podcasts

    18 min
  6. JAN 4

    16. Loveship Is and Loveship Ain't

    How do you reconcile a childhood vision of knights, white horses, and Babyface soundtracks with the reality of queer love and liberation? To kick off the new year, Sangodare circles back to a foundational conversation about the definition of Loveship. While technically still on hiatus (Alexis returns next week!), this episode bridges the gap between Sangodare’s childhood "hopeless romantic" past and the liberative, spiritual partnership practiced today. Sangodare and Alexis break down the distinction between a relationship of convenience and a true spiritual partnership, a Loveship. Tune in to learn why Loveship is a vehicle, not just a ride; a co-creation, not just cohabitation; and a joyful work, not suffering nor compromise. In this episode, we explore: The Vision vs. The Reality: Moving from fairy tale proposals to intentional partnership.Loveship Defined: Why it is a vehicle for living out one’s highest spiritual purpose.What Loveship Ain't: A candid look at why Loveship is not just "loving the one you're with" or "complacent cohabitation."Inclusivity: How this terminology honors the expansive creativity of relationships, regardless of titles (spouses, partners, baes, or otherwise).For more on our coaching and community building offerings, Click Here https://www.mobilehomecoming.org/loveship 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 Let us know what you think through the social channels below, and please leave a review so that like-minded people can find us.  RESOURCES  https://sangodare.podia.com/ alexispauline.com sangodare.com CONNECT WITH US Facebook Instagram Website

    12 min
4.9
out of 5
24 Ratings

About

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.

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