Love and Liberation
The blog post “Love and Liberation” argues that love has been reshaped by supremacy culture into a conditional, transactional pursuit. It contends that this conditioning creates internal barriers—such as perfectionism, hyper‑independence, and people‑pleasing—that stem from systemic oppression rather than personal wounds. The author proposes a liberation lens that treats love as an innate memory, reclaimed through somatic, relational, and communal work. The piece also introduces The Liberation Method™ as a structured response to dismantle these barriers.
Season of Blooming: You Cannot Bloom Without the Soil
In the May 2026 "Season of Blooming" post, Desireé B. Stephens argues that true growth stems from the unseen, preparatory work done in the "soil" of personal and professional life. She contrasts the pressure to constantly produce visible results with the...
Decolonizing the Body in the Season of Becoming
Desiree B. Stephens frames the current "Season of Becoming" as a period of layered decolonization that moves from the mind, through the soul, to the body. She argues that true liberation cannot be achieved by intellectual work alone; the body...
The Week After Resurrection
The post reflects on Easter Tuesday, focusing on Mary’s encounter at the tomb where she first misidentifies the risen Jesus and then experiences a profound shift when He calls her by name. It contrasts internal recognition with external naming, suggesting...
Im Tired
Desireé B. Stephens shares a raw account of losing her Facebook business page after years of community building, framing the loss as systemic extraction of digital labor. She outlines four financing models that each target $20,000 a month—$240,000 annually—to sustain...
Friday with Friends: Astrology of Liberation with Leah Tioxon
In this episode, host Leah Tioxon unpacks the astrological chart of guest Desiree, highlighting how her fire (Mars in Aries), water (seven placements in water signs), and Capricorn rising shape her drive, intuition, and leadership style. Key takeaways include the...
The Day of Oaths, The New Year, and the Return to Practice
In this episode the host reflects on the post‑COVID shift toward remote work and community‑based living, arguing that the push to return to office buildings is driven by capitalist profit rather than productivity. They share personal anecdotes about simplifying life...
Renewal Into Becoming
In this solo episode of "Let's Have the Conversation," host Desiree B. Stevens explores the transition from a season of renewal to a season of becoming, using her personal journey of rebuilding a community garden after serious health challenges as...
The Responsibility Shift: Care, Power, and Liberation
In this episode the host explores the distinction between being "responsible for" something—trying to control outcomes—and being "responsible to" someone—showing up with integrity while honoring their agency. They discuss how this shift impacts parenting, relationships, and personal well‑being, emphasizing self‑reflection...
Learning How To Stay
In this episode of "Let's Have the Conversation," host Desiree B. Stevens explores the concept of "staying"—maintaining presence and regulation within community work and difficult dialogues. She outlines three core practices: staying in your body to avoid dissociation, staying without...