Join Christina Weber, founder of WeDeepen and The Love Club, on her podcast 'Deepen with Christina' as she revolutionizes our approach to relationships and intimacy. With innovative concepts like 'Shop & Shag,' featured in Los Angeles Magazine and on the Bill Maher Show, Christina is redefining dating and coaching epic committed relationships. Originally from Maryland, she now resides in Austin, TX.
Listen as Christina overcomes her nerves while recording a solo episode. Journey through her psyche as she works out her relationship with social media, gives an update on WeDeepen and shares a little about her new relationship.
Topics include Social Media, WeDeepen Festival, Finding Sandler, Instagram Reels, NFT Marketplace, and more.
Sona Tatoyan is a first-generation Syrian-Armenian-American actor/writer/producer with bases in Los Angeles, Berlin, Syria, and Armenia. Bridging cultures and having experienced numerous wars, her wisdom runs deep and her stories are captivating.
In 2019 she traveled to her family's home in Syria which had been abandoned following the 2011 Syrian civil war. There she discovered her great-great grandfather's shadow puppets in a trunk in the attic while missiles continued to shoot overhead.
The shadow puppets spoke to her, inspiring healing, reflection, and progression. Intending to share what transpired during her recent visit to Syria, Sona has written an Immersive Multimedia Theatrical Experience, titled Azad ("free" in Armenian). It's a personal tale of "one woman's magical, multi-generational, healing journey from the Armenian Genocide to the Syrian war."
In this episode, you'll learn about the legendary 1001 Nights, Sona's journey to healing herself, and how darkness & light dance together.
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."
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.
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!
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.
Murray Hidary is a multi-disciplinary artist and tech pioneer. His stories are fascinating and his work is inspiring. Always pushing boundaries and guided by a strong desire to help people find their purpose, Murray is touring the acclaimed immersive musical experience MindTravel across the globe.
Over the past five years, he's created over 500 MindTravel experiences for over 100,000 people in cities from Los Angeles to London, Paris to Pittsburgh, Berlin to Boulder; in venues such as Lincoln Center, The Theater at the Ace Hotel, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Grace Cathedral, and The National Arts Club.
Listen to learn more about MindTravel and hear Murray's fascinating life stories.
The 9th Annual Feminine Weapon Day benefit took place at a mystical home in downtown Los Angeles. Since 2014, people have been gathering on January 30th to honor the power of femininity and co-creation, in benefit of children who are in need of care.
Limited to just 50 people, the sold-out event was a one-night-only interactive theater, “The Space Between Stories.”
The raved-about evening began with the group watching the sunset on a rooftop overlooking the city while two World Cup Winning fencers spared to music playing from a rare instrument called, the Ambox. If that wasn't enough to inspire chatter, magician Chad Nelson made his rounds for an extra later of wow.
At dusk, participants were guided through a mysterious silver door and into a whimsical world where ceremony and art came to life. Already connected through shared experience, people further bonded over heartfelt performances, a one-of-a-kind auction, and delicious food by Top Vegan Chef, Nicole Derseweh. No nobody objected to the event being booze-free. What touched every heart was a fireside chat with Christina and the executive director of She Ready Foundation, Dr. Thyonne Gordon. The group learned about issues with the foster care system, and how they can help ease the pain so many children experience on a daily basis. Proceeds from Feminine Weapon Day benefit at-risk youth and children in underserved communities to receive Art & Healing programs, like the ones WeDeepen presents for grownups, adjusted for kids.
At the time of this recording, the 9th Annual event raised $8K for the She Ready Foundation from ticket sales, donations, and the auction. In total and through the years, Feminine Weapon Day has raised over $73,000.
In this podcast WeDeepen guide, Amber J and Christina recap Feminine Weapon Day. After they recap, Amber J reflects on the time that she contracted a "Shibari Shaman" to live with her for a month. It's an experience she said offered her healing, understanding, and preparation for meeting her King.
While listening notice the feelings and thoughts that arise. If inspired, email feedback to team@wedeepen.com. We'd love to hear if and how you resonate or not.
Do you know about Feminine Weapon Day? It's January 30th. Since 2014, communities in New York City and Los Angeles have been gathering on Feminine Weapon Day to celebrate the power of femininity and co-creation. The event benefits children who are in need of guidance and care.
Meet the associate producer of Deepen with Christina, Jorge Torres. Jorge and Christina discuss the origins of Feminine Weapon, the power of the day, and how the 9th annual event will be celebrated on January 30th, 2022.
Maya McClean and Michael Easterling are guiding Chakra Healing Jungle Retreats in Tulum, Mexico. The two met while swimming with sharks. Both have led expansive lives, Maya once a singer & dancer with Prince, and Michael, having studied religion & spirituality in childhood, discovered purpose in their union. Working together, they provide focus on healing and activating your Chakras through music, nature, indigenous healing modalities, play and connection. Listen to hear their unique perspectives on the world at large and why their work is important to pay attention to.
Use referral code WEDEEPEN to register for Chakra Healing Jungle Retreats at wedeepen.com/calendar.
Relationship enthusiasts are actively engaging in the Esther Perel Discussion Group on Facebook. The group was started by Leah Marshall five years ago after attending a talk given by Esther Perel. Wanting to discuss what she had learned, the group invites people to share their relational stories, challenges, questions, and advice. Now having reached over 13K members, Leah has invited the group to gather in-person for the first time at RelateFest happening the weekend of March 4-6 in the Miami, FL area. You’re invited to join for the event. Find out more and sign up here!
Listen to Christina's first solo podcast. Learn more about the vision of WeDeepen. Hear about her commitment to transparency, why she's best for the job, her experience on Reality TV with Andy Cohen, and what events WeDeepen has curated for you to attend in 2022.
Experiences scheduled include HUMHUM Dating Salon, Eden World Sanctuary Weekend for committed couples, UN.DONE Tulum, RelateFest Miami, Unleash! Miami, Chakra Healing Tulum Retreat, Thailand Retreat, One Love Fest, and Bhakti One Love.
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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Keeping two people together can seem like a miracle. The divorce rate is no joke. Yet people still want to get married. Where do you go for support in holding your relationship together?
Self-care has been all the rage for years. What about having a relational-care practice?
Meet Sierra Sullivan & Rono Smith, founders of Eden World, a vibrant support group for couples who want to stay together.
Hear the couple's origin story, including how Sierra & Rono moved from childhood friends to colleagues, best friends, and now romantically together in a thriving union for over two decades.
Sierra & Rono are Relationship Role Models. This episode may help you save your marriage... or at least make the hard times more enjoyable.
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Keli Marie found her tribe at Unleash! After discovering the 3-day transformational experience on the popular Sky Life's YouTube, "I Went To A Secret Hippie Gathering In The Desert," she knew she had to be there.
Keli shares her experiences of transformation and how she found a sense of belonging at Unleash!
Listen to hear what it's like growing up bullied for being "too much" — too big, too loud, and not accepted. She had a feeling that there was more to life. Punished as a child she'd escape to the library and read for hours.
Now at age 33 and experiencing the passing of her father, Keli has come more into her authentic self. She's a graduate of Sahara Rose's certified life coaching program, a career Full Spectrum Doula, and launching the podcast, "Your Whole Life" with Keli Marie.
Join us at the next Unleash! on March 11-13, 2021 in Miami, FL! Use referral code WEDEEPEN to save and support this podcast. Meet Christina, Keli, Yarixa, and many more fun people there!
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Christina's father, Robert Weber, first invested in WeDeepen in 2019. He did it because he could and also because he believes in his daughter. The father/daughter duo dialogue about him being newly retired, relationships, sex, love, and how Christina may have been affected by her parent's divorce. The episode is a practice of familiar love, as well as discernment. Once the recording stopped, her dad said, "you didn't bring up the dark stuff." Hmm... part two?
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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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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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Coach Yari of Unleash! has just returned from Sonya Sophia's "Advanced EFT Practitioner Training." Similar to acupuncture, EFT focuses on the meridian points, tapping them to restore the balance of your body’s energy. It’s believed that restoring this energy balance reduces anxiety, stress, PTSD, and depression.
Yari shares about the technique and how the training has impacted her life. Not only has she further developed her ability to guide EFT group and 1:1 sessions, but during the 10-day in-person training she also discovered deep love with a woman and has since come out as gay to her mother before her 40th birthday.
Now a regular on Deepen with Christina, deepen your relationship with Yari as she expands her capacity to love and lead you to freedom.
Part 2 of this episode was released for a limited time due to the sensitive nature of its context. In the future, Christina will re-release part 2 after time has passed and she feels safe to do so.
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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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