Posts tagged WeDeepen Podcast
DWC 071: Meet a Party Coach with Evan Cudworth

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Join Christina Weber in a dynamic and authentic conversation with Evan Cudworth, the "Party Coach," as they explore what it means to truly enjoy oneself. With a recent feature in the LA Times, Evan's business is booming, and he shares his insights on exiting the corporate grind to live a fulfilling life. Despite the sadness of losing a friend, Christina and Evan explore the state of wonder beyond human suffering. Evan's expertise lies in helping people create balanced lives and authentic connections. He shares his experiences navigating sobriety, while still enjoying the social scene. Tune in to discover how to have fun at parties while staying sober and how to connect with people on a deeper level. Follow Evan on IG at @evan_cudworth and check out the LA Times article, "Need to relearn how to have fun? There's an L.A. party coach for that," for more information.

 

Follow Christina and WeDeepen on Instagram at @christinaweber and @wedeepen. Join the matchmaking database, explore working 1:1 with Christina, and sign up for the WeDeepen Network at wedeepen.com. 

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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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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