Grow As We Go – Details, episodes & analysis

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 perspective; it changed her entire life, leading her to leave her job, her marriage, and the person she thought she was supposed to be. Kitty then opens up about rediscovering her queer identity and diving headfirst into the worlds of Tantra, kink, and conscious sexuality. Find out how an introduction to rope bondage felt surprisingly similar to aerial yoga and what separates a conscious kink space from one that just feels icky.

She gets into the importance of consent, boundaries, and that big "fuck yes" energy. Plus, you will definitely want to hear the story involving sex magic and what someone did with her hundred dollar bills at a play party. It is a fascinating look into building a life aligned with your deepest truths, even when you have to pioneer the path yourself.

Geneveve: https://www.instagram.com/genspirationyoga/

Mistress Kitty: https://www.instagram.com/nomadickitty69/

Websites: NomadicKitty.com | Coachgenspiration.com

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

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 in my own city.

 I also get really honest about my complicated relationship with Houston. For a long time, I felt like my people and my passions were somewhere else, maybe in the mountains of Colorado or the hippie vibes of Austin. This part of our journey shows how surrendering to your reality can unlock a powerful new purpose you never saw coming. 

Finally, we explore how our own relationship became the foundation for this entire community. It’s not about telling people to be just like us. Instead, we want our connection to be a beacon of possibility, showing what can happen when you prioritize communication, playfulness, and a whole lot of laughter. We talk about the importance of maintaining your own life even in a deep partnership and breaking free from the standard template of what a relationship is supposed to look like.

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!

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

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 Kristen has navigated from a place of empowerment, evolution, and deep self-awareness.

Kristen shares how her journey started. Seeking something outside of herself in her early 20s, stepping into sugar relationships without much intention, to later reclaiming that experience as an empowered choice. Her book, Sex, Drugs & Soul, is just as captivating as its title suggests, and she gives us a glimpse into the stories, lessons, and transformation that came with it.

Kristen didn’t just stumble into these experiences. She transmuted them. She took the wounds, the conditioning, and even the moments of toxicity and turned them into wisdom. And through this journey, she found Tantra—a path that finally allowed her to integrate her sexuality and spirituality instead of feeling like they had to exist in separate worlds. You know Samantha is all about that.

And of course, we get into the really fun stuff like rituals, pleasure practices, and how making everything in life sacred changes the game. Kristen shares how she started bringing intention into her world: cutting energetic cords with an underwear purge (yes, really), embracing sound and movement as healing tools, or taking her relationship with pleasure to a whole new level.

This is a conversation about owning your desires, breaking out of shame, and finding your way back to your most liberated self. If you’ve ever felt like your spirituality and your sexuality were at odds, or if you’re just wildly curious about a world that often exists in whispers and judgment, I need  you to take a listen and let me know your thoughts!

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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

Host Sam and co host Anthony dive deep into a topic that’s often misunderstood yet incredibly powerful: lingam massage. But... wait, what is that even? Listen in to hear about the emotional release, energetic alignment, and a profound sense of receiving possible...

In many cultures, male sexuality is framed around performance and dominance, often ignoring its potential for healing and connection. But what if we redefined it? In tantric traditions, the lingam—often reduced to just its physical form, a penis— means wand of light. That sounds pretty cool actually!

For Anthony, this realization was life-changing. Accustomed to always giving, he never questioned the weight of guilt and resistance around receiving until he found himself fully immersed in a tantric practice that forced him to do exactly that. This is why the practice is so healing: it invites men into their heart, learning lessons in an incredibly tangible way. 

Samantha’s journey into this work was just as unexpected. Having spent years facilitating women’s healing spaces, she never imagined offering tantric bodywork to men. But after a series of profound experiences—including a past-life reading that challenged her deepest fears—she felt called to explore what was truly holding her back. Spoiler alert, her avoidant tendencies might be a piece of it :) 

Curious about getting or receiving lingam massage? Good, that's what we're here for! Reach out to us on Instagram so you can experience this healing work for yourself!

Discover the transformative power of Waands, crystal wand products. Discover the art of slow pleasure, resensitize your body & come home to yourself. Offering crystal pleasure wands, yoni eggs, yoni steam kits, and more to support your journey of healing and sensual connection. These are the products I use for my own self-pleasure practices, these tools are crafted to deepen intimacy, sensuality, and presence by expanding and slowing down your self-love rituals.

Use code SAM for 10% off at WAANDS.com and start exploring the path to liberated pleasure!

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

Host Samantha takes you on a journey through the chakra system, Tantra, and Kundalini energy, breaking down these ancient concepts in a way that’s both practical and deeply transformative. If you caught her last solo episode on the throat chakra, you know things got a little spicy, and if you've been around a while, you know there's more where that came from. Heyooo! 

Ever wondered if chakras are more than just a woo-woo idea? Samantha dives into their connection to the body’s nerve centers, weaving together science and spirituality in a way that just clicks. She also unpacks Tantra, but not as the media portrays it, rather as an expansive, liberating practice that integrates the physical and the divine. And of course, there’s Kundalini energy—the mysterious, coiled force at the base of your spine that, when awakened, can lead to profound transformation.

Get ready to explore each chakra from root to crown, uncovering how energy moves through your body and how blockages might be affecting you in ways you didn’t even realize. Whether you’re here for the science, the spirituality, or just a deeper understanding of your own energetic landscape, this episode will leave you with plenty to reflect on—and maybe even feel in your own body. Tune in, and let’s explore the power that’s already within you.

Discover the transformative power of Waands, crystal wand products. Discover the art of slow pleasure, resensitize your body & come home to yourself. Offering crystal pleasure wands, yoni eggs, yoni steam kits, and more to support your journey of healing and sensual connection. These are the products I use for my own self-pleasure practices, these tools are crafted to deepen intimacy, sensuality, and presence by expanding and slowing down your self-love rituals.

Use code SAM for 10% off at WAANDS.com and start exploring the path to liberated pleasure!

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

Host Samantha and co-host Anthony are diving into relationships again. They’re kind of our thing. This time, we’re tackling one of the biggest excuses we hear: “I just don’t have time for my relationship.”

Sound familiar? Yeah, we’re calling BS.

Nobody has time, everyone is busy... it’s about making time. And if your relationship feels like it’s slipping into autopilot, losing its spark, or becoming more about coexisting than actually connecting, then this episode is especially for you.

And listen, we’ve been there. There are seasons of life where you feel like you barely have time to breathe, much less plan intentional connection with your partner. But here’s the hard truth: you either grow together, or you grow apart.

So, how do you keep the fire alive when life is chaotic? How do you stop settling for Netflix side-by-side and start truly engaging with each other again? And what happens when one person in the relationship starts growing, but the other stays the same? We'll tell you this much for free: binge-watching your favorite show every night might be costing you deeper intimacy.

We’re also throwing in a little wisdom from Esther Perel (yes, the Mating in Captivity queen) about how long-term relationships can easily become routine and predictable—and why that’s the enemy of desire. Novelty, tension, and intentional distance might be more important than you think.

But before you panic and swear off TV forever, don’t worry, this episode isn’t about depriving yourself of your favorite show. It’s about asking the hard questions: Are you choosing connection or just defaulting to comfort? Have your evenings become a cycle of screens and silence? What small shifts could create massive change in the way you relate to each other?

Plus, we’ll get into the science of why relationships break down—not because of huge fights or betrayals, but because of the slow, unnoticed drift that happens when two people stop actively choosing each other.

So, if you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or just want to shake things up in your relationship, this episode is your wake-up call. And if nothing else? Turn off the TV for one night and see what happens. 

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

Co-host Anthony takes the mic while Samantha is away at a somatic priestess retreat. Nicknamed "Pastor Passion", today he brings that moniker to life.

Many listeners have reached out based on the episode on religious deconstruction, resonating with the tension between their religious upbringing and their evolving perspectives on sexuality. This episode, titled Get Over It, explores how we can reconcile spirituality and intimacy—two aspects of life that are often seen as incompatible but are, in reality, deeply connected.

Anthony reflects on his own journey, having been a religion major in college and immersing himself in Christian theology. Sex God by Rob Bell, a book that challenged traditional Christian perspectives on sexuality and spirituality sparked a deeper exploration into why these two aspects of life have been so divided, particularly in religious traditions where spirituality was emphasized while sexuality was shrouded in shame. He discusses how ancient traditions often viewed sex as a gateway to transcendence and connection with the divine, a perspective that has largely been lost in modern religious teachings.

He shares personal experiences of how sex education in religious settings was minimal at best and shame-driven at worst. But, through intentional means, he was able to find something more than just a new way of looking at sex... he found a way to combine the two into so something so divine, it can hardly be described. Experience is the best teacher here, as is often the case. 

Tune in to hear how the gap can be bridged, and you can get your pleasure activated in a more fulfilling and holistic way! 

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

Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss the Art (and science) of relationships... and how staring into your partner’s eyes for five seconds can feel like a high-stakes game of emotional chicken. 

There's a lot of research into the way people relate to each other. Relationship experts like John Gottman blend science with heartfelt connection... but here's the twist: it's not about cookie-cutter advice. Instead, explore how to make these practices your own, bringing the art of individuality into the mix.

There's some deep vulnerability in their own personal experiences—like how an innocent eye-gazing experiment took a surprisingly stressful turn. (Spoiler: it’s a funny story now, but it taught so much about tuning into other’s needs in the moment!)

Whether you're single, in a long-term relationship, or somewhere in between, they've got ideas you can bring into your connections—and your connection with yourself.

Tune in and discover how to approach your relationships like a jazz musician approaches music: by mastering the basics and then letting the rhythm take you to unexpected, soulful places.

Join The Art of Us series to explore the dance of connection and leave with practical tools to elevate your relationships. Whether you’re single or partnered, this event offers a supportive space to grow, play, and connect. Register here!

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

Host Samantha dives deep into the concept of self-pleasure, the importance of somatic and bodily healing, and how intentional practices can transform your relationship with yourself. Can you have powerful revelations through the art of de-armoring, using tools like crystal wands, and embracing pleasure as a healing and spiritual journey? Of course!

Throughout the episode, Samantha introduces tools for intentional self-pleasure, including crystal wands and yoni eggs, highlighting her personal favorites like the cervix wand. The benefits of these tools for de-armoring and grounding and provides a link to her recommended brand, Waands. Any kind of healing self-pleasure practice brings in intention... and what your intention is can make magic happen in your life. 

Check out episodes 25 for focuses on self-love and incorporating non-sexual pleasures into daily life, while Episode 16 explores how trauma is stored in the body and why movement is essential for healing. Episodes 57 and 72 provide introductory insights into Tantra, which Samantha describes as a path to greater embodiment and spiritual growth.

Self-pleasure is more than a physical act—it’s an opportunity for healing, connection, and profound self-love. By embracing our senses and nurturing our relationship with our bodies, we can create a more vibrant and pleasurable human experience... and, have more orgasms. Quite the win-win.

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Discover the transformative power of Waands, crystal wand products. Discover the art of slow pleasure, resensitize your body & come home to yourself. Offering crystal pleasure wands, yoni eggs, yoni steam kits, and more to support your journey of healing and sensual connection. These are the products I use for my own self-pleasure practices, these tools are crafted to deepen intimacy, sensuality, and presence by expanding and slowing down your self-love rituals.

Use code SAM for 10% off at WAANDS.com and start exploring the path to liberated pleasure!

The Art of Us - a 4 week class on Transforming Communication into Connection. Join us as we remove the brain fog from our relationships and dive into unifying communication and intimacy in fun and sexy ways! Join the Houston Tantra Community here for information and connection!

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

Host Samantha and co-host Anthony discuss relationships bringing up all kinds of emotions. Why do relationships sometimes feel like walking through a fun house of distorted mirrors? One moment, you’re laughing; the next, you’re triggered. Can you uncover the surprising ways relationships reflect your inner world—and why that’s actually a good thing?

Relationships aren’t just about love and connection—they’re also a mirror that reflects our deepest challenges. Explore how relationships serve as a “fun house,” exposing the shadows, triggers, and unresolved patterns within us. From humorous personal anecdotes to transformative insights, they share three powerful ways relationships reveal opportunities for growth, healing, and deeper connection. Through our shadows, triggers, and evolution, relationships of any kind drive us into deeper knowledge of ourselves and others.

Relationships are messy, magical, and full of lessons. They’re here to teach you about yourself in ways no other experience can. Embrace the fun house, lean into the reflections, and remember to grow as you go. 🌱

Discover the transformative power of Waands, crystal wand products. Discover the art of slow pleasure, resensitize your body & come home to yourself. Offering crystal pleasure wands, yoni eggs, yoni steam kits, and more to support your journey of healing and sensual connection. These are the products I use for my own self-pleasure practices, these tools are crafted to deepen intimacy, sensuality, and presence by expanding and slowing down your self-love rituals.

Use code SAM for 10% off at WAANDS.com and start exploring the path to liberated pleasure!

The Art of Us - a 4 week class on Transforming Communication into Connection. Join us as we remove the brain fog from our relationships and dive into unifying communication and intimacy in fun and sexy ways! Join the Houston Tantra Community here for information and connection!

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