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Achieving Deep Breakthroughs and Measurable Intimacy Tools for Long-Term Committed Couples

Richard & Debra 11-25

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Debra Stengel and Richard Koeppel found that Summit of Love by Annie Lalla and Eben Pagan delivered measurable tools for deepening their long-term commitment. Despite years of prior work, they experienced significant 'aha' moments regarding childhood patterns and gained a defenseless, authentic connection through a curated community of like-minded couples.

At a glance

Primary Use Case
Deepening intimacy and resolving 'rough edges' in a long-term marriage.
Reported Result
Measurable tools for authentic connection and major 'aha' moments regarding childhood patterns.
Community Impact
Curated environment of high-vibe, committed couples that fosters defenselessness.
Working with Annie and Eben is just, it's so much but it, everything goes in on such a deep level.
To have a huge 'aha' moment happen is kind of really unique, and is one of the reasons why the Summit of Love for us has been something that's a go-to.
Getting more deeper tools and practice at being totally in love with each other and solidifying this in ways perhaps we hadn't in the past is measurable.

The interview

Who are the reviewers and what is their relationship status?

The reviewers are Debra Stengel and her husband Richard Koeppel, who refer to their relationship by the name 'High Vibe.'

Why did you decide to return to the Summit of Love for a second time?

Debra explains they returned because the first experience was impactful and they learned so much. She notes that working with Annie and Eben goes in on a 'deep level' and they are masters at curating a 'high vibe' energy with other amazing couples.

How does the group environment affect your personal growth?

Richard says the curated group makes them want to 'drop into really a defenseless, open, authentic place.' Being seen by other people with a similar commitment to long-term relationships is 'really, really important' for them.

What specific individual support did you receive during the event?

Richard mentions that while going deeper with Debra, Eben Pagan took him aside to provide coaching on how to 'do things better in my life,' which he found to be a very special and helpful bit of extra care.

Did you experience any specific breakthroughs during the program?

Debra shares that they had a 'huge aha moment' resulting from the group work and specifically the work Annie does, which was significant even though they had already done extensive work on their childhoods in the past.

Can this work help couples who already have a wonderful relationship?

Debra believes that even in the most wonderful relationships, there are always 'rough edges' and stages to navigate. She states that you can 'really take your relationship to the next level with this work.'

What is the overall atmosphere of the Summit of Love?

Richard describes it as 'beautiful' and 'fun,' noting that the space is so open that 'no topic, good or bad... was verboten.' He felt the group and the facilitators were entirely supportive of whatever feelings arose.

Frequently asked

Is the Summit of Love worth attending if we have already done a lot of therapy?

Yes. Debra Stengel notes that despite having 'done so much work over the years' on their childhoods, the program provided a 'huge aha moment' and a real breakthrough that was unique compared to their past efforts.

What is the coaching style of Annie Lalla and Eben Pagan like?

Richard Koeppel describes the coaching as providing an 'extra bit of care and attention,' noting that Eben offered personalized coaching on the side to help him do things better in his life while working on his relationship.

Is the environment at Summit of Love high-pressure or uncomfortable?

Richard emphasizes that the experience is 'fun' and 'warm,' rather than 'sitting over the coals.' He highlights that no topic is 'verboten' and the space is curated to be supportive and welcoming for all emotions.

Full transcript

Speaker 1: I'm Debra Stengel, and this is my beloved husband, Richard Koeppel. Speaker 2: Our relationship name is "High Vibe" and we have a way of expressing it here, energetically. Speaker 1: We came back to the Summit of Love a second time, because the first time was just so Speaker 2: Mm-hmm. Speaker 1: and we learned so much. Working with Annie and Eben is just, it's so much but it, everything goes in on such a deep level. Speaker 2: Mm-hmm. Speaker 1: And we also know that they are masters at curating these amazing Speaker 2: Mm-hmm. Speaker 1: ... just to be in the energy and the high vibe of these amazing couples that they bring together is really, really spectacular. Speaker 2: It, and it makes us want to drop into really a defenseless, open, authentic place for both of us, and being able to be seen by other people who have a similar connection to each other, a similar commitment to the long-term relationship as we do, is a really, really important thing for us. What made this Summit of Love so special for me was going at deeper levels with Debra, but at the same time, it's like Eben on the side took me aside and started helping me and coaching me in terms of how to do things better in my life. And I really thought that extra bit of, of care and, and attention was really helpful for me, and very special. Speaker 1: We have done so much work Speaker 2: Mm-hmm. Speaker 1: ... over the years, and for us to have a real Speaker 2: Mm-hmm. Speaker 1: ... from something that happened in the group, and particularly the work that Speaker 2: Mm-hmm. Speaker 1: ... doing with Speaker 2: Yeah. Speaker 1: ... which, you know, we've done so much work on our childhoods and, and things in the Speaker 2: Mm-hmm. Speaker 1: and all of that, but to have a huge "aha" moment happen is kind of Speaker 2: And Speaker 1: ... Speaker 2: really unique, and, and is 1 of the reasons why the Summit of Love for us has been something that's a go-to. Speaker 1: Everybody finds their relationship in different stages all the time, and then even within the relationship, there's different stages that are going on. So, even in the most wonderful relationship, what I've found over the years, there are always things happening, always things going on, always little rough edges that can be dealt with in a wonderful way, but so much more beyond that. Speaker 2: Mm-hmm. Speaker 1: You can really take your relationship to the next level with this work. Speaker 2: Mm-hmm. Speaker 1: And I think that's what we're all about here. Speaker 2: You've got to come to the Summit Love, because from our experience being a committed relationship and really getting more deeper tools and practice at being totally in love with each other and, and solidifying this in ways perhaps we hadn't in the past is measurable, it's something that's very special to us, and we're so thankful to Eben and Annie for the opportunity of, of her, them curating this and sort of inviting us here to come along for the ride. It's been very beautiful. Speaker 1: And fun. Speaker 2: It's Speaker 1: You know, that's the Speaker 2: Yeah, it's not like you're sitting there over the coals going, "Oh my God, I gotta do this again." It's like you wanna invite yourself because the openness and the space that has been opened up with them and all the other members that were here was so warm, welcoming, and there was no topic, good or bad or upside down fruitcake, that was verboten. It was, "Everything's okay because that's how you feel. Let's work with it," and the group is supportive, they were supportive, and they really put it all in place for us. So we thank them so much for, for doing this. Here baby, give us, give a nice to me.

About Summit of Love

Annie Lalla is a relationship coach and consultant who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of modern romance through evolutionary psychology and therapeutic techniques. She serves both singles ready for partnership and couples looking to resolve conflict and deepen intimacy. Her work, often delivered alongside Eben Pagan at the Summit of Love, aims to shift clients from wound-driven patterns toward inspiring romances that serve as a sanctuary for the soul.

Industry
Relationship Coaching and Consulting

Topics

  • relationship coaching
  • committed couples
  • intimacy building
  • conflict resolution
  • evolutionary psychology
  • summit of love

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