Posts tagged WeDeepen Network
038: How to Find Magic in Human Connection with Jessica Encell Coleman

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Discover the secrets to deeper human connection and overcome social anxieties with Jessica Encell Coleman's "The Magic of Human Connection" workshop.

Join the thousands of participants who have raved about this transformational experience, described as a wellness modality, heart-opening ceremony, and even the best party you'll ever attend. With over 30,000 participants at events such as Summit Series, Wanderlust, SXSX, Worldz, and more, Jessica is a true expert in human connection.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Jessica and improve your love life, find your zone of genius and understand why she does what she does, all while having fun and laughing with friends. Visit wedeepen.com and themagic.love and make sure to sign up for a WeDeepen membership to be notified of a future special offering. Join us for "The Magic of Human Connection" and transform your life.

035: Zendo Stereo: Music, Psychedelics & Emotions with Leonardo Canneto
Deepen with Christina podcast Zendo Stereo: Music, Psychedelics & Emotions with Leonardo Canneto

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Leonardo Canneto is an Argentinian musician, composer, music producer, and meditation guide. Leo began his musical career at age 18, after moving to New York City from Buenos Aires. He made 5 records over a period of 7 years and did extensive touring as a singer and multi-instrumentalist.

Leo was taught Vedic Meditation by renowned teacher Thom Knowles, and he has maintained his meditation practice since then. His lifelong passions are eastern philosophy, the healing powers of psychedelic medicine ritual, community, music, and meditation.

Leo launched Zendo Stereo in 2018. He has performed for over 4000 people in person and via livestreams, with performances in public and private venues across the United States. In 2020, Leo was invited by MIT Santa Barbara to be a keynote speaker with a presentation titled “Music, Mindfulness and Altered States”

In this podcast, Leo enlightens us by answering three questions:

  1. What's your zone of genius?

  2. How's your love life?

  3. Why do you do what you do?

We end by discussing WeDeepen x Zendo Stereo collaborations and retreats.

You can find more about Leo and Zendo Stereo at zendostereo.com.

030: Healing through BDSM with Francesca Gentille

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Live from the Unleash! Transformational Festival, Christina and Jorge explore BDSM and sexuality with Francesca Gentille.

Francesca Gentille is a Certified Clinical Sexologist and Initiated Shaman. Her work inspires transformation by combining the science and soul of sexuality. 

For over 20 years, Francesca has empowered thousands around the world to reclaim spark, bridge sexual differences, heal from trauma, and deepen self-love. She's an expert in the field of integrating sexuality, consciousness, healing, Tantra, Conscious Non-Monogamy, and the use of BDSM as a therapeutic modality. 

Francesca is a professor at the International Institute of Clinical Sexology, where she is studying to receive her Ph.D. She has conducted workshops and presented at conferences in the United States, Netherlands, Italy, Malta, Israel, England, Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and England. 

Her training has included Non-Violent Communication, Somatic Sexology, Psychology, Shamanism, Clinical Sexology, Health Education, Conscious BDSM, Therapeutic Tantra, Psychodrama, Jungian Psychotherapy, and Eco-Spirituality. 

She is a quoted expert in books such as Esther Perel's "State of Affairs," Dr. Judy Kuriansky's "The Idiot´s Guide to Tantric Sex," and co-author/editor of "The Marriage of Sex & Spirit," "Mono in a Poly World¨ by Taxmyn Ozga, and contributing author to "The Jealousy Workbook; Exercises and Insights for Managing Open Relationships."

029: Learn How to Repair Your Relationship with RelateFest Keynote Derek Hart

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Where did you learn marriage? Derek Hart has been helping couples on the brink of divorce repair their relationships for 31 years. At the inaugural RelateFest in Miami, a room full of people who intend to thrive in love were blown away by the teachings of Derek Hart. Listen to this podcast to find out why.

028: Bonding Over the Loss of a Friend with Christopher Leyva

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How do you connect with angels?

Vanessa Esterwold's passing shook loved ones and the "LA-Conscious Community" at large. She lost her life in what appears to be a tragic love story. 

Christina and Vanessa shared kinship through WeDeepen and Feminine Weapon. They supported each other through their dating journeys.

Vanessa was a regular at WeDeepen's Dating & Meditating. The two loved talking about love. Vanessa volunteered for Feminine Weapon Day, a fundraiser for children in underserved communities to receive art & healing programs. 

Listen as Christina and one of Vanessa's best guy friends rockstar, Christopher Leyva, reflect on Vanessa's life and how she now guides them as an angel above. By way of their connection and in sharing Vanessa’s story, her legacy lives on.

We love you, Vanessa!

027: How to Help Kids Impacted by Messy Systems with Dr. Thyonne Gordon

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Dr. Thyonne Gordon is an accomplished social managing expert, writer, and producer. Her work with 501c3 organizations, including Tiffany Haddish's She Ready Foundation, has created growth-oriented businesses, strong board governance, productive teams, and sustainable fundraising strategies. She has empowered hundreds of organizations and humans nationwide.

With a passion for youth development, Dr. Gordon worked with South Central youth organization A Place Called Home implementing a music collaboration with Berklee College of Music in Boston and the first of its kind, David and Linda Shaheen Scholarship, encouraging unlikely youth to consider higher education. Her work with CoachArt Organization, mentoring chronically ill youth in the arts and athletics, grew the organization from a local to regional scope servicing over 1,400 children annually.

Dr. Gordon is currently the executive director of She Ready Foundation, the beneficiary of the 9th Annual Feminine Weapon Day. Christina and Dr. Gordon recap the event, share stories about the foster care system and how you can make a difference in the lives of children who live in underserved communities.

Listen to find out how you can help.

020: Create Community on Liberson: Decentralized Social Media with Chi Huynh
Create Community on Liberson: Decentralized Social Media with Chi Huynh
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Research has shown that the use of social media may detract from face-to-face relationships, reduce investment in meaningful activities, increase sedentary behavior by encouraging more screen time, lead to internet addiction, and erode self-esteem through unfavorable social comparison.

It doesn't have to be this way.

Chi Huynh is launching a new decentralized social media platform, Liberson. You own your data. You can't be censored or canceled. And with partners like WeDeepen, you'll be encouraged to redesign your relationship with social media.

This podcast will inspire you to stop hoping and start doing things differently.

Hear Chi Huynh's fascinating story of transformation and what inspired him to invest his time, money, and resources into developing an alternative to Facebook.

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016: History of Sex Education & How to Talk to Kids About Sex with Ariel White

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Who taught you about sex? Discover the origins of sex education and how parents are talking to their children about sex.

Ariel Saint White is the founder of the sexual wellness company, My Little Yoni. Her organization partners with top OBGYNs to break down taboos and give parents & kids quality, body-positive education through a 10-book early sex-education series.

Ariel and Christina get personal, chatting about how they learned of sex and what's possible to discover when discussing masturbation, circumcision, and erotic wellness. Multi-talented, Ariel shares about Love Saints, a by-invitation-only experimental offering she and her photographer husband facilitate by guiding couples through a private process of turning their love story into custom artwork.

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015: Reimagining Nightlife with Imari Tuakli & Miles Alix

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Imari Tuakli & Miles Alix are on a mission to recreate nightlife. Gone are the days when loud clubs, high heels, and hangovers were the only option. At the intersection of personal development and partying, you'll discover sexy gatherings where the people are sober, getting high off the innate experience of being human—connecting through movement, breath, curiosity, and love.

Imari & Miles open up about why SPACE is important to them, how they're receiving feedback from participants, and get vulnerable about their relationship. What does it mean for two straight men to love each other?

Next SPACE is Friday, December 3 in Los Angeles. If you listened to this podcast, use promo code WEDEEPEN to save off registration at wedeepen.com/space.

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013: Tantra Speed Dating with Guy Shahar

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This episode is for you if you're currently single, have friends who are single, or if you want to learn about Tantra and how it can improve your love life. Guy Shahar is co-founder of the Tantra Institute and the originator of Tantra Speed Date.

Tantra Speed Date is a popular dating experience happening in-person in Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Boston, San Fransisco, and London.

In this episode, Christina and Guy talk about why the experience was created, feedback from attendees, what Tantra is, and what happens at a Tantra Speed Date. You'll hear about the types of people who attend and how the experience is transformative. You leave a Tantra Speed Date or couples experiences feeling radiate, having doused yourself in loving human connection.

Use promo code WEDEEPEN to save 15% off all Tantra Speed Date and Tantra Institute experiences. Find them at wedeepen.com/calendar.

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012: Communal Living & Why Women Should Lead with Alexander Brandrup

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It's been said that Denmark is home to the happiest people. To discover why you must meet Alexander Brandrup. Alexander is a young Scandinavian who moved to the states in his early twenties. A career entrepreneur and eCommerce expert who was once burned by Amazon, Alexander is now focused on developing "The Portal," a portfolio of Co-Living Spaces for creators to commune, collaborate, and incubate projects that benefit humanity. While he acts as the founder of the organization, Alexander believes women should lead.

When recording this podcast, Christina lived at The Portal's first location in the Pacific Palisades (Los Angeles) for a month. Listen to hear how and why Alexander promotes feminine leadership, the two’s intention for "doing God's work," and how they are navigating their love lives. Not holding back, they ask each other life's deepest questions and role model how to express love for another without awkwardness or needing anything in return. This is the energy that creates worlds.

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011: Meet The Pussy Priestess with Josefina Bashout

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There is no one in the world like Josefina Bashout. Her childhood was not like yours. Combined with her intellect and a divine journey to healing her vagina, Josefina activated a deeper awareness of her sexuality, including her pussy early in life. Listen as Christina's curiosity drives her to deepen with Josefina, discovering what it's like to be known and have a career as "The Pussy Priestess." This episode will guide you to expand your thoughts and feelings on the word, pussy. Listen now!

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010: Raw & Real Talk— Dating & Dating Events with Alexandra Ballensweig

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Alexandra Ballensweig is the founder of the Humhum Conscious Dating Salon, featured on WeDeepen. humhum hosts virtual dating experiences, plus connects community members 1:1 for guided blind date experiences. Similar to Christina, the two entered the Dating Industry in hopes of solving their own problem. Listen as they recap how they got into the business, lessons learned, and Alexandra's goals for fundraising. This episode is raw and vulnerable, like most.

Check out wedeepen.com for upcoming Humhum experiences, including promo codes and special offers.

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009: Cults, Tantra & Spiritual Sovereignty with Yossef Sagi

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Yossef Sagi's life was intertwined with the Kabbalah center for 25 years. He grew up thinking it was the only or best way to live. At age 35 Yossef felt stifled by the limits the center imposes. Curious about his own sexuality, Tantra, and other ways to grow, Yossef exited the system of Kabbalah to become spirituality sovereign.

Yossef and Christina have just returned from Unleash!, the 3-day transformational journey. Before the event, the two admired each other from afar, never having gotten the opportunity to deepen until now. Listen as they recap the event, Yossef's interesting life experiences, Kabbalah, and the consent exercise RDBSM, an acronym for Relationship, Desire, Boundaries, Sexual Health, and Meaning/After-care.

Since recording Christina and Yossef have begun planning a WeDeepen 5-day Transformational Tantra Massage Retreat for couples to deepen their connection to each other and singles to practice love.

Text TANTRA to 833-398-0784 to be looped into what they're planning and also to receive invites to other life-changing transformational experiences.

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008: Heaven on Earth with Yarixa Ferrao

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Attended by 200+ people, Unleash! just wrapped its 3-Day Transformational Festival. Top Experience Designer and Master Coach, Yarixa Ferrao and a team of 50 people created a sober-free experience at Heartland Collective Campground just north of Sacramento that blew people open. The theme ‘Heaven on Earth’ intended to ignite participants into their fullest expression did just that—by way of performance, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Tantra, dance, breathwork, and two main rules: 1. No Substances and 2. Practice Consent.

The event's WhatsApp chat has not stopped pinging with stories of transformation since the event. Think rolling epiphanies. Movie-worthy.

Early in the episode you’ll hear Yarixa vulnerably share how she opened Unleash, using EFT to forgive herself for being molested and for molesting her brother as a child in front of the entire group. Her share is a rampage that you’ll be sure to want to listen to again

A coach to surely become a household name, meet Coach Yarixa once again following her premiere on episode 003. You should listen!

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