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Author: Samantha Charles

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"Grow As We Go" is a sacred storytelling space at the intersection of sexuality, spirituality, and somatic wisdom. Rooted in reverence for the body and a fierce devotion to truth, we explore what it means to come alive in our relationships, our rituals, and our own skin. Through intimate conversations with Houston-based healers and embodied guides, we unravel shame, deconstruct conditioning, and reclaim our sensuality as a spiritual path. This podcast is a lighthouse for the ones who are waking up, craving more, and longing to feel God in their body.

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Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss the complex journey of disentangling sexual desire from religious guilt in an episode that is sure to resonate with recovering church kids everywhere. We are tackling the ultimate trinity of being holy horny and honest while exploring why you do not have to abandon your spirituality to have a sex life that actually feels good. You are going to want to hear the story about how a lifetime of secrecy eventually exploded in his face. Anthony spills ...
Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss those moments that completely change your life. You know the ones, where you have to choose between a safe, predictable path and the scary, wide open unknown? They jump right into this theme by welcoming their first local Houston healer to the show, Tessa Owens. Tessa is a holistic health practitioner who works with ceremonial arts, community circles, meditation, and plant medicine. Samantha asks Tessa about her spiritual origins, and the story ...
Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss the "holy, horny, and honest" intersection of two very provocative topics: plant medicine and sexuality. They get right into it, talking about how this is a new exploration for Anthony, who shares his background as a "goody two shoes" church boy. Samantha chimes in with her own baggage, having grown up during the DARE age, where "this is your brain on drugs" was the ultimate warning. She opens up about seeing substance abuse in her family, which...
Host Samantha and co-host Anthony kick off their new series by welcoming their very first guest, Dala, a Tantra facilitator and embodiment coach. They believe we can't really create community without hearing from the community itself and explore why hearing from different teachers matters. So, who is Dala? He actually leads a team of data scientists in the corporate world, satisfying the analytical part of his brain. But his true passion is sharing transformative practices. Anthony asks...
Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss the tricky nature of long term relationships and that "holy, horny, and honest wisdom" you are here for. They drop a pretty controversial hot take right at the beginning: maybe you do not actually get the spark back. They compare it to losing your childhood; you cannot go back, but you can absolutely learn how to play again. If you feel like you are searching for something you lost, this episode is definitely for you. They get into the real reas...
Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss their exciting new format of bringing local Houston healers onto the show, and they kick things off with an absolutely fascinating guest. They welcome Dr. Diane Baltimore, a physical therapist whose practice goes way beyond simple exercises. Dr. Diane shares her powerful personal story of how her entire world and career were turned upside down. They talk about her journey from treating neurological conditions to specializing in pelvic floor therapy af...
Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss a side of sex that goes way beyond the physical, diving into what they call "Shamanic Sex Stories." They explore the idea that intimacy can be holy, horny, and honest all at once, serving as a powerful path to healing. Forget what you think you know about sex, because they reveal that there are different kinds, including one that can feel like a profound spiritual journey. The conversation gets deeply personal as Samantha shares a powerful story...
Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss this very idea with their special guest, Human Design analyst Casey Daly. Casey joins the show to talk about a system that she says literally saved her life. She shares her story of discovering Human Design during a period of immense personal and global upheaval, and how understanding her own energetic makeup completely reformed the way she sees the world and interacts with others. They explore the deep and fascinating origins of Human Design, w...
Host Samantha and co host Anthony discuss a deeply personal and transformative chapter in Samantha’s life. It has been two years since she first shared her story, and this time she revisits it with a raw and honest perspective on what happens when the life you’ve built, the one that looks perfect on the outside, feels completely wrong on the inside. The story takes an interesting turn as they talk about the decision to open their marriage. Samantha shares how this experience, which seem...
Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss this and so much more as they kick off a new series featuring local Houston voices. Their first guest is the incredible Genevieve Mistress Kitty, who shares her wild and inspiring journey from hosting spicy high school parties to navigating the monotony of corporate America. She talks about the serious health crisis that became her ultimate wake up call, prompting a life changing trip to Nepal to study yoga. This journey did not just change her perspe...
Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss the hilarious and heartfelt origin story of their Houston Tantra community. In this episode, I get to share the whole story, from Anthony’s initial freakout about exploring a new side of intimacy to the powerful realization that changed everything for us. I’ll walk you through my personal journey of seeking a deeper connection that blended the spiritual with the sexy, and how a trip to Austin sparked the idea to build the very thing I was looking for ...
Host Samantha and co host Anthony discuss how two men have ruined her... but, in a good way! Intrigued by the healing potential of yoni massage, which they have explored in previous episodes, Samantha decided to take it a step further. She shares her story of receiving this intimate bodywork not just from one person, but from two men simultaneously, including Anthony himself. Why this specific setup, you might ask? Samantha talks about her ongoing journey with yoni massage, learning to conne...
Host Samantha and cohost Anthony dive into the fascinating concepts of being a kingmaker versus a kingbreaker in relationships. They explore the power of feminine energy, not in a bossy way, but in how it can uplift and inspire a partner to their highest potential. They kick things off with a crucial disclaimer, acknowledging that this conversation is for healthy relationships, not situations of abuse or constant accommodation. Samantha and Anthony unpack the idea that women aren't responsibl...
Host Samantha and co-host Anthony dive headfirst into the murky waters of cheating. They kick things off by acknowledging the classic definition of infidelity but quickly veer into those gray areas that can spark heated debates. Is scrolling through adult content a betrayal? What about a seemingly innocent dance or a friendly chat that feels a little too close for comfort? They even touch on how cultural norms heavily influence what we consider crossing the line. The conversation gets persona...
Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss a recent lesson Anthony's been processing, playfully framed around the idea that Samantha is always right. They explore a situation where Anthony made a work-related choice, and despite Samantha having some intuitive hits and noticing subtle behavioral flags, Anthony forged ahead, convinced he knew best. They touch upon the dynamic between feminine intuition and masculine pride, how sometimes blind spots and projection can prevent us from seeing what ...
Host Samantha and co host Anthony discuss the popular, and sometimes controversial, idea of soulmates. Anthony starts by sharing his perspective, painting a picture reminiscent of fairy tales and puzzle pieces fitting perfectly together. But Samantha offers a different view, questioning if the whole Disney romance narrative sets us up for unrealistic expectations. They explore whether we might have more than one soulmate throughout our lives. Things get even more interesting as they touch upo...
Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss something many might blush about: butt stuff. Forget polite introductions, they dive right into the topic, questioning societal norms and personal experiences. Ever wondered what a 12th grade Bible class has to say about anal sex? Or how a medieval mace wielding pastor factors into the conversation? Anthony shares a hilarious and shocking first encounter, while Samantha confesses a fascination with double penetration. They explore the taboo, dis...
Host Samantha and co-host Anthony talk about a subject that is close to their heart: grief. Buckle up, because today we're diving into the kind of loss no one warns you about. It is one of my favorite things to explore, and not because I enjoy sadness, but because grieving is something most of us are not taught how to do. There is so much more to it than just mourning a death. Loss takes many forms, and as we grow, we experience more of it than we might realize. This isn’t the kind of grief ...
It's Host Sam and Co-Host Anthony coming at you with a real, raw, and radical start to this spicy episode - but what else would you expect? This past weekend was packed with experiences that pushed both of us into deeper self-awareness. We had a temple night play party, connected with our local Tantra community, and attended a White Tantra energy workshop—all of which were heart-expanding, transformative, and emotionally intense. But the real insights surfaced at an event where, for th...
Host Samantha, guest Kristen Birdwell, and co host Anthony dive into a topic that’s juicy, taboo, and full of potential for expansion—so, basically, just another day on this podcast. Today, it's sugar dating. Our guest today is the incredible Kristen Birdwell:author, healer, Tantrika, and all-around love warrior. This conversation is going to take us on a ride. We’re talking about everything from sacred sexuality and Tantra to the sugar realm, an often misunderstood world but one ...
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