Grow As We Go

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.

  1. APR 9

    105- How Over-functioning is Killing Your Relationships... And We're All Doing It

    Host Samantha and cohost Anthony discuss the secret cycles that govern our closest bonds and the way we often trade our needs for a false sense of peace. They analyze the dynamic between the person who does too much and the person who does too little within a household or a romance. Samantha explains how her mother sparked this deep dive into relationship patterns and why certain books are worth reading multiple times to catch the details we missed the first time around.  The pair breaks down why being a nice girl or an angry firebrand often leads to the same frustrating results of not being heard. They look at the concept of over functioning as a way to gain control and how it can accidentally train a partner to stop showing up for the relationship.  They also touch on the awkward friction that occurs when you finally decide to stop doing everything and the ways our loved ones might resist that growth. They share stories about community living and how even the most basic chores can reveal our deepest fears about connection. This talk teases a new way of looking at intimacy that moves beyond old scripts and into a more conscious way of being together.  Thank you so much for tuning in and being here. Any takeaways and support you can offer means the world to me so please leave a review and share on your socials & tag me @houstontantragirl Are you curious about Houston Tantra events or looking to connect with the Houston healer community?  Learn more about classes, workshops, collaborations HERE. Click HERE to gain access to the Houston Tantra Community Telegram Chat and stay connected with local people on a journey of expansion and liberation, just like you! If you're interested in being a guest, connect with us on Instagram and let's chat! Creating the "storytime" series requires listeners like YOU to be bold and reach out so that your story can be heard, because your story matters! We love to hear from you, so please connect with us on Instagram: @houstontantragirl and @anthony._michael

    45 min

  2. APR 2

    104- Coming Fashionably Late: How To Last Longer

    Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss the art of slowing down to go deeper. They explore why the thirty second speed round might be killing the vibe and how men can reclaim control over their own bodies. Instead of focusing on the goal of a climax, they invite listeners to consider sex as a potent source of spiritual energy. They look at the ways that a purely male centered experience can create a mismatch in desire and why true mastery involves holding space for everyone involved.  The duo dives into the concept of being a container for creation and why safety is the secret ingredient for real intimacy. There is even a cheeky look at a practice they call soaking which involves a lot more presence and a lot less jumping on beds than the internet rumors suggest. They describe a way of being together that prioritizes connection over movement and shifts the focus from instant gratification to a more holistic environment.  Listeners get a glimpse into the world of breath cycling where energy moves between the heart and the portal of connection. Samantha and Anthony explain how this ancient wisdom can actually help build businesses or manifest dreams through the power of intention. It is a conversation about turning a standard physical act into a transcendental experience that fuels every other part of life.  Thank you so much for tuning in and being here. Any takeaways and support you can offer means the world to me so please leave a review and share on your socials & tag me @houstontantragirl Are you curious about Houston Tantra events or looking to connect with the Houston healer community?  Learn more about classes, workshops, collaborations HERE. Click HERE to gain access to the Houston Tantra Community Telegram Chat and stay connected with local people on a journey of expansion and liberation, just like you! If you're interested in being a guest, connect with us on Instagram and let's chat! Creating the "storytime" series requires listeners like YOU to be bold and reach out so that your story can be heard, because your story matters! We love to hear from you, so please connect with us on Instagram: @houstontantragirl and @anthony._michael

    48 min

  3. MAR 26

    103- Conscious Couple with Josh & Stephanie

    Host Samantha and co host Anthony discuss the wild and wonderful intersection of sacred sexuality and ancestral healing with Houston area practitioners Josh and Steph. This episode explores how two decades of partnership can transform into a shared mission of holding medicine circles and navigating the murky waters of shadow work.  Steph opens up about her journey from a traditional Catholic upbringing to finding her power through herbalism and indigenous ceremony. She details her realization that nature and sexual expression are fundamentally connected, which eventually led her to a unique thirty day experiment with her own wardrobe to reclaim her energy. Josh brings a touch of galactic wisdom to the table by explaining how watching Star Wars as a teenager sparked a legitimate quest for personal introspection. He describes how the Jedi code felt more like reality than fantasy, eventually guiding him toward Japanese martial arts and a deeper understanding of healthy masculinity.  The group examines the fluid nature of masculine and feminine roles within a long term marriage. They look at how being a good listener or a visual communicator can flip the traditional energetic script. This conversation offers a glimpse into how partners can support each other through thousands of tiny awakenings while staying grounded in the natural cycles of the earth.  Thank you so much for tuning in and being here. Any takeaways and support you can offer means the world to me so please leave a review and share on your socials & tag me @houstontantragirl Are you curious about Houston Tantra events or looking to connect with the Houston healer community?  Learn more about classes, workshops, collaborations HERE. Click HERE to gain access to the Houston Tantra Community Telegram Chat and stay connected with local people on a journey of expansion and liberation, just like you! If you're interested in being a guest, connect with us on Instagram and let's chat! Creating the "storytime" series requires listeners like YOU to be bold and reach out so that your story can be heard, because your story matters! We love to hear from you, so please connect with us on Instagram: @houstontantragirl and @anthony._michael

    53 min

  4. MAR 19

    102- Heart Chakra Healing: A Guide To The Magic Of Breast Play

    Host Samantha and cohost Anthony discuss the unexpected bridge between physical pleasure and spiritual expansion in a conversation that is definitely not for the faint of heart. You'll love how they take a topic that sounds purely scandalous and turn it into a deep exploration of how we protect our hearts from the world. Samantha opens up about her transition from the self sacrificing years of early breastfeeding to a place where she finally feels safe enough to receive love in its most primal form.  They dive into the practice of dearmoring and explain how the body holds onto old pain until we give it permission to let go through sacred intimacy. Anthony brings a beautiful perspective on the Divine Mother and the way he finds his own healing by honoring the nurturing power of the woman he loves.  They also tackle the quiet grief of role loss that every parent eventually faces as their children grow toward independence and no longer require simple solutions for their complex problems. This episode is the perfect reminder that our most taboo desires often hold the keys to our greatest emotional breakthroughs. It is a raw look at how playing with life force energy can become the most healing experience of your life.  Thank you so much for tuning in and being here. Any takeaways and support you can offer means the world to me so please leave a review and share on your socials & tag me @houstontantragirl Are you curious about Houston Tantra events or looking to connect with the Houston healer community?  Learn more about classes, workshops, collaborations HERE. Click HERE to gain access to the Houston Tantra Community Telegram Chat and stay connected with local people on a journey of expansion and liberation, just like you! If you're interested in being a guest, connect with us on Instagram and let's chat! Creating the "storytime" series requires listeners like YOU to be bold and reach out so that your story can be heard, because your story matters! We love to hear from you, so please connect with us on Instagram: @houstontantragirl and @anthony._michael

    45 min

  5. MAR 12

    101- Modern Medicine Meets Energy Orgasms w/ Venecia Harris

    Host Samantha and cohost Anthony discuss the winding journey of Venecia Harris who is the visionary behind Divine Rain Collective. Venecia describes her move from the music filled streets of Memphis to the sprawling landscape of Houston right as a major hurricane hit the city. She speaks about the reality of becoming a mother at the young age of fourteen and how that pivotal moment forced her to discover a world of possibilities within herself.  Listeners will hear about her diverse career background ranging from driving trucks to working in emergency medical services and how those intense roles prepared her for a life of service. She explains why she walked away from the traditional medical path to pursue a more holistic way of helping others reach their potential.  The conversation touches on how she uses her background in patient care to stabilize people today as they navigate their own spiritual transformations. Venecia also reveals why physical presence is much more powerful than a screen and how her grandmother taught her the true meaning of grace without ever needing a church building.  The episode offers a glimpse into how she bridges the gap between the physical body and the spirit world to help people feel truly seen.  Thank you so much for tuning in and being here. Any takeaways and support you can offer means the world to me so please leave a review and share on your socials & tag me @houstontantragirl Are you curious about Houston Tantra events or looking to connect with the Houston healer community?  Learn more about classes, workshops, collaborations HERE. Click HERE to gain access to the Houston Tantra Community Telegram Chat and stay connected with local people on a journey of expansion and liberation, just like you! If you're interested in being a guest, connect with us on Instagram and let's chat! Creating the "storytime" series requires listeners like YOU to be bold and reach out so that your story can be heard, because your story matters! We love to hear from you, so please connect with us on Instagram: @houstontantragirl and @anthony._michael

    53 min

  6. MAR 5

    100- Grief as Initiation: A Tantrika’s Journey

    Host Samantha and cohost Anthony discuss why hitting triple digits is sometimes less about popping bottles and more about breaking open in ways we never expected. They are bringing you into a sacred space today where we explore the silence that followed a sudden hiatus and the profound tragedy that has redefined this hundredth episode. They dive into the reality of a twenty three day whirlwind that shifted an entire family into a grief portal and forced a deep reckoning with the nature of loss. Samantha shares the vulnerability of being a healer in the face of absolute heartbreak and what happens to spiritual tools when life becomes visceral and raw.  The conversation teases the uncomfortable truth about how illiterate our culture remains when it comes to sitting with those who are suffering. Anthony asks how a practitioner of ancient wisdom navigates a heart wrenching diagnosis and what it means to be well supported in a world that often tries to fix things instead of just being present. They look at the unique dynamics of a compound community rallying together and the heavy weight of responsibility felt by the one who tries to keep everyone together.  Listeners will get a glimpse into the internal battle of an eldest daughter and big sister trying to hold the world on her shoulders while watching a loved one face the unthinkable. Samantha reflects on the lessons found in a stage four diagnosis and the realization that there is no substitute for the knowledge that only comes through direct experience. They explore the idea of grief as a core transformation and hint at how these heavy conversations will shape the future of their journey together.  In Loving Memory of Danny. Thank you so much for tuning in and being here. Any takeaways and support you can offer means the world to me so please leave a review and share on your socials & tag me @houstontantragirl Are you curious about Houston Tantra events or looking to connect with the Houston healer community?  Learn more about classes, workshops, collaborations HERE. Click HERE to gain access to the Houston Tantra Community Telegram Chat and stay connected with local people on a journey of expansion and liberation, just like you! If you're interested in being a guest, connect with us on Instagram and let's chat! Creating the "storytime" series requires listeners like YOU to be bold and reach out so that your story can be heard, because your story matters! We love to hear from you, so please connect with us on Instagram: @houstontantragirl and @anthony._michael

    1h 21m

  7. FEB 4

    Tantric Grief Tracks 007: Lessons in Loss

    This mini-series weaves together grief, somatic wisdom, and lived integration. Recorded during the months following my brother’s death, these short episodes are voice notes originally shared with my Houston Tantra Community—offered as real-time teachings from inside loss, not after it. Grief has been my greatest teacher, and these transmissions reflect what it has revealed about presence, emotional capacity, love, and being human. May they support your own remembering. Thank you so much for tuning in and being here. Any takeaways and support you can offer means the world to me so please leave a review and share on your socials & tag me @houstontantragirl Are you curious about Houston Tantra events or looking to connect with the Houston healer community?  Learn more about classes, workshops, collaborations HERE. Click HERE to gain access to the Houston Tantra Community Telegram Chat and stay connected with local people on a journey of expansion and liberation, just like you! If you're interested in being a guest, connect with us on Instagram and let's chat! Creating the "storytime" series requires listeners like YOU to be bold and reach out so that your story can be heard, because your story matters! We love to hear from you, so please connect with us on Instagram: @houstontantragirl and @anthony._michael

    16 min

  8. JAN 28

    Tantric Grief Tracks 006: Soul Contracts and Manifesting Reality

    This mini-series weaves together grief, somatic wisdom, and lived integration. Recorded during the months following my brother’s death, these short episodes are voice notes originally shared with my Houston Tantra Community—offered as real-time teachings from inside loss, not after it. Grief has been my greatest teacher, and these transmissions reflect what it has revealed about presence, emotional capacity, love, and being human. May they support your own remembering. Thank you so much for tuning in and being here. Any takeaways and support you can offer means the world to me so please leave a review and share on your socials & tag me @houstontantragirl Are you curious about Houston Tantra events or looking to connect with the Houston healer community?  Learn more about classes, workshops, collaborations HERE. Click HERE to gain access to the Houston Tantra Community Telegram Chat and stay connected with local people on a journey of expansion and liberation, just like you! If you're interested in being a guest, connect with us on Instagram and let's chat! Creating the "storytime" series requires listeners like YOU to be bold and reach out so that your story can be heard, because your story matters! We love to hear from you, so please connect with us on Instagram: @houstontantragirl and @anthony._michael

    11 min
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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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  • Creator
    Samantha Charles
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Grow As We Go
  • Show Website
    Grow As We Go