A Fine Human

Alexandra Fine
  • 4.4 (13)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

Welcome to "A Fine Human," a podcast about what it means to live with curiosity, courage, and a whole lot of heart. I'm your host, Alexandra Fine—Co-Founder and CEO of Dame, and a lifelong seeker of what makes us feel truly good. Here, I’ll be sitting down with fascinating guests—and sometimes just with myself—to explore how we align with our values, our desires, and our most authentic selves. We’ll talk about pleasure, purpose, discomfort, and joy. Because being human is complex, and beautiful, and often a little messy—and I believe leaning into all of it helps us live more fully. This is about asking better questions, not having perfect answers. So, let’s get curious together. This is A Fine Human.

  1. 11/25/2025

    Kate McAndrew: Venture Capital, Life Balance & Founder Guidance

    AFH: Season 1, Episode 6 Featuring Kate McAndrew (@Kate_McAndrew) Al sits down with Kate McAndrew, Venture Capitalist, General Partner and Fine Human. About the Guest: Kate Preston McAndrew is the Co-Founder and General Partner of Baukunst, a $100M pre-seed venture fund backing companies at the frontiers of technology and design from inception. With more than a decade of experience investing in hardware, software, CPG and AI-native systems, Kate is known for her high-conviction, founder-first approach and her ability to spot breakthrough talent at the very beginning. Before launching Baukunst, she spent eight years at Bolt, where she helped shape one of the industry’s first dedicated pre-seed programs and worked hands-on with dozens of technical founding teams. Kate is also an active voice in the early-stage ecosystem, speaking frequently on founder readiness, product craft, and how to build enduring companies from zero to one. She is a published author, proud single mother, dancer, and San Francisco lover. She holds a BA in Cultural Studies from McGill University. Guest Info: Instagram Kate McAndrew Follow Me: Instagram: @afinehuman Shop Dame: dame.com  This podcast was produced by aurielle sayeh, filmed by @thetellychannel, and powered by @dameproducts.

    1h 3m

  2. 11/18/2025

    Charlie Ann Max: Feminine Rage, Nudity & the Fude Experience

    AFH: Season 1, Episode 5 Featuring Charlie Ann Max (instagram.com/charlieannmax) Al sits down with Charlie Ann Max of the Fude Experience, and speaks on feminine rage, nudity and Fude. About the Guest: Charlie Ann Max is a multidisciplinary artist, chef, and founder of Füde. With training from the Joffrey Ballet and a health-supportive culinary degree from the Institute of Culinary Education, her work lives at the intersection of food, art, and the human experience. A cultural curator and experiential artist, Charlie has hosted over 100 immersive dining experiences designed to foster meaningful connection. Through these gatherings and her creative practice, she invites people to return to their purest selves. Her relationship with nudity, as a practice of self-acceptance and body positivity, deeply informs Füde’s ethos. An advocate for wellness and anti-censorship, Charlie pushes boundaries toward liberation in all facets of her work, whether through modeling, activism, or plant-based cuisine. Her practice is rooted in creating transformative spaces that celebrate vulnerability, creativity, and communal nourishment. Guest Info: Instagram Charlie Ann Max Follow Me: Instagram: @afinehuman Shop Dame: dame.com  This podcast was produced by aurielle sayeh, filmed by @thetellychannel, and powered by @dameproducts.

    59 min

  3. 11/11/2025

    Olivia Marie Plath: Reality TV, Self Discovery & Self Pleasure

    AFH: Season 1, Episode 3 Featuring Olivia Marie Plath(@OliviaMarieplath) Al sits down with Olivia Marie Plath, and speaks on faith, growth, and transformation. About the Guest: Olivia Marie Plath is a reality tv star (Welcome to Plathville, TLC) who uses her platform to talk about her upbringing in Christian fundamentalism and how travel, education and politics have opened her worldview. She enjoys facilitating deep conversations and sharing her love of sparkling water with everyone around her. Guest Info: Instagram Olivia Marie Plath Follow Me: Instagram: @afinehuman Shop Dame: dame.com  This podcast was produced by aurielle sayeh, filmed by @thetellychannel, and powered by @dameproducts.

    1h 2m

  4. 11/04/2025

    Ericka Hart: Sex Ed as Resistance

    AFH: Season 1, Episode 3 Featuring Ericka Hart (@ErickaHart) Al sits down with Ericka Hart, the Black queer femme activist and award-winning sexuality educator redefining liberation, pleasure and power. About the Guest: Ericka Hart (pronouns: she/they) is a black queer femme activist, writer, highly acclaimed speaker and award-winning sexuality educator with a Master’s of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University. Ericka’s work broke ground when she went topless showing her double mastectomy scars in public in 2016. Since then, she has been in demand at colleges and universities across the country, featured in countless digital and print publications like Vogue, Washington Post, Allure, Harper’s Bazaar, VICE, PAPER Mag, BBC News, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair, W Magazine, Glamour, Elle, and Essence. Ericka’s voice is rooted in leading edge thought around human sexual expression as inextricable to overall human health and its intersections with race, gender, chronic illness and disability. Both radical and relatable, she continues to push well beyond the threshold of sex positivity. Ericka Hart has taught sexuality education for elementary aged youth to adults across New York City for over 10 years, including for 4 years at Columbia University’s School of Social work and the CUNY School of Public Health at Hunter College. They are currently running their own sex ed training program called Sex Ed as Resistance, a bratty switchy Sagittarius service bottom and misses Whitney more than you. Guest Info: Instagram Ericka Hart Ericka Hart Follow Me: Instagram: @afinehuman Shop Dame: dame.com  This podcast was produced by aurielle sayeh, filmed by @thetellychannel, and powered by @dameproducts.

    58 min

  5. 10/28/2025

    Mal Wright: Identity, Silence & the Straights

    AFH: Season 1, Episode 2 Featuring Mal Wright (@Igobymal) In this episode, Al Fine and Mal Wright explore identity, the straights, and the power of presence. From reality TV fame to real-life reflection, Mal brings her signature blend of humor, honesty, and grounded insight to a conversation that feels both expansive and deeply personal. About the Guest: Mal Wright (she/her/they if you’re feeling zesty) is a reality TV standout from Netflix’s The Ultimatum: Queer Love S1, known for her grounded energy, sharp wit, and unfiltered authenticity. A creative based in NY with Caribbean roots and a background in corporate leadership and casting, she brings industry savvy and cultural depth to everything she does—on and off the screen. Guest Info: Instagram Mal Wright @Igobymal Follow Me: Instagram: @afinehuman Shop Dame: dame.com  This podcast was produced by aurielle sayeh, filmed by @thetellychannel, and powered by @dameproducts.

    54 min

  6. 10/21/2025

    Latham Thomas: Purpose, Parenting & the Power of Presence

    Al Fine and Latham Thomas discuss parenting and the power of presence. Guest Info: Website: Peaceful ParentingInstagram @mamaglow @glowmaven Follow Me: Instagram: @afinehuman Shop Dame: dame.com  This podcast was produced by aurielle sayeh, filmed by @thetellychannel, and powered by @dameproducts.

    46 min

  7. 01/09/2025

    What Can True Sexual Intimacy Look Like? with Dr. Ian Kerner, Licensed Sex Therapist

    Dr. Ian Kerner, bestselling author of “She Comes First” and licensed sex therapist, shares insights from his 20+ years helping couples create more fulfilling sexual connections. From his own journey of overcoming sexual challenges to becoming a leading voice in sex therapy, Dr. Kerner discusses how traditional scripts around sex often limit pleasure and intimacy. He emphasizes moving beyond the “intercourse discourse” to embrace a more holistic view of sexual experiences that prioritizes mutual pleasure and absorption. Through his clinical work and research, Dr. Kerner has observed concerning trends among younger generations choosing partnerships without sexual chemistry, while also noting positive shifts in couples’ openness to sexual exploration and toy incorporation. He provides practical frameworks for couples to examine and improve their “sexual scripts” - the patterns and behaviors that make up their intimate encounters. The conversation explores how couples can cultivate psychological arousal, maintain erotic connections between encounters, and create space for authentic sexual expression without judgment. Dr. Kerner shares valuable insights about the importance of both emotional safety and maintaining elements of mystery and desire in long-term relationships. Topics Covered: Rethinking traditional sexual scriptsCreating psychological arousal and intimacyThe role of foreplay vs coreplaySexual chemistry in choosing life partnersMaintaining desire in long-term relationships Guest Info: Website: IanKerner.comBooks: “She Comes First”, “So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex” Follow Me: Instagram: @afinehuman Shop Dame: dame.com  This podcast was produced by The Wave Podcasting

    46 min

  8. 11/19/2024

    Why is Women’s Health Still An After Thought? with Dr. Somi Javaid, founder of HerMD

    The challenges of being a woman in medicine and a woman treated by the medical system are real. Dr. Somi Javaid shares her experience working in gynecology and sexual health, opening HerMD, and the dire need for better education, representation, and resources for women’s health. Dr. Somi shares the challenges of balancing motherhood, working at a medical practice, and being a part of a broken healthcare system, which led her to quit her job. Though a frustrating trajectory, this path led her to open HerMD, an incredible comprehensive women’s healthcare practice specializing in menopause, sexual health, and advanced gynecology.  We discuss the major issues in women’s healthcare today, which consistently result in a lack of funding and disparity in research. The need for education is critical. Most women don’t know the difference between perimenopause and menopause, how their bodies change after pregnancy, or that hormones are good for them! We then talk about normalizing libido fluctuations, pelvic floor health, and testosterone therapy. Reducing the stigma around sexual health and women’s healthcare conversations is deeply important work! Topics Covered: Quitting medicine to open HerMDThe state of women’s health and sexual healthcarePerimenopause and menopause symptomsSex is an intimate conversationWomen’s health double standardTestosterone therapyConfusion around hormones  Guest Info  Instagram: @somijavaidmdWebsite: drsomi.comWebsite: hermd.com Follow Me: Instagram: @afinehuman Shop Dame: dame.com  This podcast was produced by The Wave Podcasting

    45 min
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Welcome to "A Fine Human," a podcast about what it means to live with curiosity, courage, and a whole lot of heart. I'm your host, Alexandra Fine—Co-Founder and CEO of Dame, and a lifelong seeker of what makes us feel truly good. Here, I’ll be sitting down with fascinating guests—and sometimes just with myself—to explore how we align with our values, our desires, and our most authentic selves. We’ll talk about pleasure, purpose, discomfort, and joy. Because being human is complex, and beautiful, and often a little messy—and I believe leaning into all of it helps us live more fully. This is about asking better questions, not having perfect answers. So, let’s get curious together. This is A Fine Human.

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  • Creator
    Alexandra Fine
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Alexandra Fine
  • Show Website
    A Fine Human