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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

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All Episodes

18:00

12. I Love Myself Enough

September: A Podcast For Loveships ·

2025/12/07

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 se...

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14:29

11. Partner and Parent Patterns!

September: A Podcast For Loveships ·

2025/11/30

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 lis...

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15:52

10. AffOrmations: The Answer is in the Question

September: A Podcast For Loveships ·

2025/11/23

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 bala...

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13:14

9. Embracing Celebration: Celebrating Community,...

September: A Podcast For Loveships ·

2025/11/16

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 f...

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20:19

8. Embracing the Power of Requests: A Loveship Practice

September: A Podcast For Loveships ·

2025/11/09

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 RequestsPracticing Requests in RelationshipsThe Importance of an Honest Yes and an...

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35:14

7. Boundaries as Blessings in Loveships

September: A Podcast For Loveships ·

2025/11/02

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...

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21:13

6. Inherently Valuable: Worthiness in Relationships

September: A Podcast For Loveships ·

2025/10/26

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 IntimacyScarcity and Compromising Standard...

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18:02

5. Transformative Power of Heartbreak and Growth in...

September: A Podcast For Loveships ·

2025/10/19

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 c...

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28:29

4. Expanding Intimacy and Dedication in Relationships

September: A Podcast For Loveships ·

2025/10/12

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 contempora...

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17:23

3. What is a ‘Love Ship’? Relationships as a...

September: A Podcast For Loveships ·

2025/10/05

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 ...

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27:59

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

September: A Podcast For Loveships ·

2025/09/28

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 an...

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23:14

Manifesting Love as a Spiritual Practice: Technology #1

September: A Podcast For Loveships ·

2025/09/21

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 pas...

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