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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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 Practice
• Exploring the concept of ‘Wingspan’
• Listener Questions and Advice
• Valentine'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

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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 panic
• Readiness 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

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Instagram

Website

Produced by Wowow Podcasts