In this episode, hosts Alexis and Sangodare discuss the continuous journey of self-discovery and self-love, drawing inspiration from Essex Hemphill's ceremony of affirmation in the face of external and internalized oppression. They share personal experiences of self-realization, touching on the challenges and triumphs of understanding one's identity. The hosts outline three 'North Stars' to guide listeners on their journey, and address a listener's question about cultivating patience while seeking a divine partner. The conversation underscores that the path to self-awareness and love is ongoing and multi-faceted.

•  Exploring Self-Awareness
• The Journey of Self-Discovery
• Wisdom from Essex Hemphill
• Personal Anecdotes about Growth
• North Stars for Self-LoveListener Questions and Advice
• Manifesting Your Desires

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In this episode, hosts Sangodare and Alexis delve into the concept of heartbreak as a crucial part of spiritual growth and self-awareness within relationships. The episode shares personal stories of past heartbreaks and the lessons learned from those experiences, emphasizing the importance of intuition and self-trust. They outline three 'North Stars' guiding through heartbreak: understanding it as a spiritual milestone, the essential role of community in healing, and viewing the capacity to care and grieve as a gift. The hosts also introduce their 'Trust Fall for Lovebirds' cohort aimed at helping individuals rebuild trust in themselves and clarify their desires in partnerships.

• Heartbreak as a Teacher
• Personal Stories of Heartbreak
• North Stars for Healing
• Trust Fall for Lovebirds
• Closing Remarks and Gratitude

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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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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
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