September: A Podcast For Loveships
by Alexis Pauline Gumbs
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33. Love to Hold It Down
May 3, 2026
24m 46s
32. Love Through The Dark
Apr 26, 2026
24m 47s
31. Love To Be Late
Apr 19, 2026
23m 06s
30. Purpose as the Root of Relationship
Apr 12, 2026
20m 27s
29. Love the Place You Live: A Live Durham Episode
Apr 5, 2026
25m 14s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/3/26 | 33. Love to Hold It Down | In a live episode at North Star Church of the Arts in Durham, Sangodare and Alexis use a seafaring metaphor to explore what it means to be “anchored in love”. They unpack how preparation, resourcing and kindness can keep a “love ship” steady through change. They discuss identifying resilience strategies before you need them, discerning when to move versus be still, and remind us that being able to access our tools matters as much as the tools themselves. Anchoring in Love and ForgivenessStr... | 24m 46s | ||||||
| 4/26/26 | 32. Love Through The Dark | In this episode hosts Alexis and Sangodare explore the idea of the “dark night of the soul,” through poetry and a very literal dark-night story of their own. They offer three “North Stars” to help listeners return to love even through the darkness, and answer a listener question about a time they each had to “compost” habits and beliefs that did not serve their highest purpose. Navigating spiritual Darkness with graceElks and Motel MadnessComposting Limiting Beliefs and Behaviour Remembe... | 24m 47s | ||||||
| 4/19/26 | 31. Love To Be Late | Hosts Sangodare and Alexis reflect on time as a social construct and discuss their contrasting time styles. They share time keeping systems that have worked for them and illustrate how shared practices can align intentions, remembering that ultimately, love is always on time. A listener question prompts discussion of repetition, purpose, and consistent relationship practices. They close with announcing the next live taping on April 24th 2026 at North Star Church of the Arts in Durham, and Sun... | 23m 06s | ||||||
| 4/12/26 | 30. Purpose as the Root of Relationship | Hosts Sangodare and Alexis explore the idea of a “loveship” ad a relationship as spiritual practice. They urge listeners to treat purpose as the seed and root of love, contrasting “happily ever after” with “purposefully ever after,” and grounding the discussion in Audrey Lorde’s mantra, “I am who I am doing what I came to do.” They argue that purpose is an ongoing relationship with one’s aliveness that strengthens partner choice, collaboration, and boundaries across romantic and non-romantic ... | 20m 27s | ||||||
| 4/5/26 | 29. Love the Place You Live: A Live Durham Episode | In this live recorded episode, hosts Alexis and Sangodare welcome the audience into their playful, tangent-filled “living room”. This episode’s theme is loving the place you live: sharing why Durham supports their purpose, community circles, creativity, and wholeness despite concerns about change and cost. They offer three “North Stars” and answer a listener's question about staying present in overwhelming group spaces. Loving the Place You LiveHow Durham Found UsCommunity Circles and Purpo... | 25m 14s | ||||||
| 3/29/26 | 28. Love Anniversaries & Loveship Milestones | It's our half-birthday—our podcast's 6 month anniversary! | 5m 17s | ||||||
| 3/22/26 | 27. Grounded: Sky Will Learn Sky | In this episode Alexis and Sangodare discuss relationship ground rules. They explore contemplative presence before action, awe and surrender to one’s power and surprises in partnership, and repeatedly expanding definitions of what’s possible. They also announce an upcoming Black feminist breathing gathering and a live podcast taping. What Alice Contrane teaches usExpanding the Definition of what’s PossibleListener Question on ground rulesEvent Invitation Come breathe and laugh and da... | 20m 03s | ||||||
| 3/15/26 | 26. Celebrate the Squabble: There is One Right Way to Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich | In this episode Alexis and Sangodare offer a relationship practice: “celebrate the squabble,” framing conflict as a generative opportunity for growth rather than something to fear, and grounding it with levity and curiosity. Drawing on Audre Lorde’s image of love acting “like a drug or a chisel,” they share about their first fight and seeking support that holds conflict as teacher rather than a breaking point. They close with three North Stars for conflict and announce a March 27–29 Black fem... | 20m 32s | ||||||
| 3/8/26 | 25. Metronomes of Love: Influences, Cycles, and Ground Rules in Relationship Rhythms | In this episode Sangodare and Alexis reflect on their “love ship” as a rhythmic, metronome-like practice shaped by consistent internal and external influences. They discuss their first live podcast recording at Gladys Books and Wine, and responding to audience questions from that event, they cite influences on their relationship including Love on the Spectrum and Couples Therapy. They also describe their long-distance origin, traveling together, and evolving ground rules emphasizing respect a... | 31m 48s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 | 24. Loveships Live: Ocean Rhythms | Alexis and Sangodare host a magnetic live recording at Gladys Books and Wine. They discuss the origins of the “love ship” and introduce the idea of “polyrhythm,” where each person carries different beats, such as one handling business while the other opts out. They offer three “North Stars” and address audience questions about social media’s impact on dating and relationship visibility and approaches to conflict and repair. What Is a Loveship and Origins and Boat MetaphorPolyrhythm and Rela... | 37m 16s | ||||||
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| 2/22/26 | 23. The Goal is Freedom: Beyond Roles | On this episode Alexis and Sangodare discuss attraction, complementary energies, and how partners can evolve beyond fixed gender roles, drawing on Toni Cade Bambara’s “On the Issue of Roles” to emphasize revolution as freedom. They share an Ifa initiation transformation, offer three “North Stars,” and answer a listener question about spouses in business conflict: align on shared goals, seek support, honor differences, and use curiosity and play. Attraction, Masculinity/Femininity & Lett... | 17m 32s | ||||||
| 2/15/26 | 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 a... | 20m 55s | ||||||
| 2/8/26 | 21. We Free: Creating Our Own Ceremonies | On this episode Alexis and Sangodare delve into the concept of creating personal and communal ceremonies that honor individual and collective cycles. They explore reclaiming traditional holidays like Valentine's Day and a look at the importance of defining what is sacred in relationships. The hosts share personal stories and rituals, emphasizing transformation, consistent presence, and the liberation that comes from conscious repetition. They also address a listener's question about redefinin... | 19m 47s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | 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 m... | 23m 42s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 | 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 answ... | 15m 37s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | 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 managi... | 16m 20s | ||||||
| 1/11/26 | 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 unpred... | 18m 25s | ||||||
| 1/4/26 | 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 dis... | 11m 30s | ||||||
| 12/28/25 | 15. Calling Us All Home | In this episode, Sangodare weaves today's conversation with an archived conversation wherein hosts Sangodare and Alexis reflect on the power of one's call to support us to find home in our own bodies. The hosts draw insight and inspiration from Bayard RustinFannie Lou HamerJames Baldwinand ancestral legacies.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 L... | 23m 45s | ||||||
| 12/21/25 | 14. Balancing Boundaries and Blessings in Community | In this episode, hosts Sangodare and Alexis reflect on the intertwined nature of boundaries and blessings in personal and communal relationships. The discussion includes practical advice on setting boundaries while maintaining community connections, supported by an awesome listener question and personal anecdotes. The hosts emphasize the importance of honest communication, creative solutions, and mutual support. They conclude by encouraging listeners to share the episode and use it as a tool ... | 17m 50s | ||||||
| 12/14/25 | 13. Vision and Possibility: Honoring Heritage and Embracing Expansion | In this episode, hosts explore the themes of vision and possibility. The discussion includes creative processes for visioning, such as making vision boards and asking generative questions, inspired by Zora Neale Hurston's concept of “organized curiosity.” The hosts offer three 'North Stars' for expanding vision and conclude by promoting their audio course 'Wide Futures'. Vision and PossibilityVision Board Practices, Rituals and TechniquesNorth Stars for VisioningConclusion and Resources Fo... | 12m 11s | ||||||
| 12/7/25 | 12. I Love Myself Enough | 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... | 18m 00s | ||||||
| 11/30/25 | 11. Partner and Parent Patterns! | 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... | 14m 29s | ||||||
| 11/23/25 | 10. AffOrmations: The Answer is in the Question | 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... | 15m 52s | ||||||
| 11/16/25 | 9. Embracing Celebration: Celebrating Community, Relationships, and Personal Growth | 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... | 13m 14s | ||||||
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