As an intimacy + empowerment coach, Charlie supports individuals who are feeling stuck in their sex life to have more fulfilling and passionate sex.

Charlie has always been passionate about human connection, relationships, and sexuality. After years of professional dancing, she found herself on the path of yoga, philosophy, and meditation. Through yoga she began experiencing a deep liberation in her body and soul. She realized she had spent most of her life feeling uncomfortable within her body, which resulted in deep discomfort in her sexuality. 

Soon after, she began diving into the world of tantra, which led to many powerful breakthroughs in her relationship with herself, her body, and her sexuality. 

She knew she had to spread this knowledge to women and non-binary individuals. She currently works 1:1 with clients in her program specifically designed to help liberate individuals in their relationship with themselves as well as their partner(s). 

Charlie is currently training with the Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality, led by Layla Martin, which blends the realms of neuroscience, tantra, as well as sex, love, and relationship coaching.

Recommendations

Come As You Are – Emily Nagoski

The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk

"White Gloves" – Khruangbin

Noodle-free Pad Thai – The Minimalist Baker

Recommendations

Contagious – Jonah Berger

"Jason" – The Midnight

Shrimp Ceviche – Simply Recipes

J.D. is a facilitator, coach, consultant, and community builder working at the intersection of somatics, self-management, social justice, and regeneration. After a decade managing world-class restaurants and bars across the U.S., he founded Open/Up Hospitality as a hub for leadership coaching and organizational design. J.D. is also a somatic coach trained by the Strozzi Institute, an associate at the international consultancy Greaterthan, and a founding member of Building Belonging, an interdisciplinary network of community weavers and movement leaders.

My Grandmother's Hands – Resmaa Menakem

The Gifts of Imperfection – Brené Brown

Taylorism, or Scientific Management – Wikipedia

Sand Talk – Tyson Yunkaporta

Pleasure Activism – adrienne maree brown

Recommendations

Lead Together – Susan Basterfield, Brent Lowe, and Travis Marsh

Sacred Economics – Charles Eisenstein

The Politics of Trauma – Staci Haines

"Moonlight Lady" – Gabby Pahinui

Savory Dosa – Minimalist Baker

Chase Bodden is an explorer of consciousness, a "psychonaut," and explores through yoga, meditation, music, and art. He believes in leading with truth, love, and intuition.

Recommendations

The Untethered Soul – Michael A. Singer

"Special Thing" – Gilligan Moss

"Look at the Sky" – Porter Robinson

Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/ Garlic – NYT Cooking

José Youngs is a writer, producer, and on-site reporter for MMAfighting.com. He also is an avid baseball fan and collector of both tattoos, comic books, and graphic novels.

Recommendations

Berlin – Jason Lutes

Blankets – Craig Thompson

Habibi – Craig Thompson

"Soleil" – Roméo Elvis

Seitan Piccata – NYT Cooking

Ian Martin has worked in sports television for over a decade, including the last 8 years with Fox Sports. He currently lives in Los Angeles but is originally (and proudly) from Iowa. Ian has participated in cognitive behavioral therapy for 5 years with the same therapist.

Recommendations

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay – Michael Chabon

"Big Steppa" – Curren$y

Blistered Shishito Peppers – Platings & Pairings

Liam is a self-proclaimed word nerd and bona fide San Francisco nightlife curator who tells stories via text and sound in equal measure.

Recommendations

The Sun Also Rises – Ernest Hemingway

"Thump Therapy June 2019" – YouTube

"LUBRA" – Funkoscope

"One of Those Nights" – Stripess

Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars – Taste of Home

Anna Murphy is a leadership and mindfulness coach helping her clients create fulfilling change in their lives. Anna leads workshops with curiosity and creativity, challenging others to better understand who they are and who they want to become. She is a meditator, explorer, dancer, horseback rider, dreamer, yogi, rock climber, and personal growth enthusiast. Find her coaching website here.

Recommendations

Time Shifting – Stephan Rechtschaffen

"Hey Ma" – Bon Iver

Freekah & Roasted Grape Salad – Sababa by Adeena Sussman

Ari Lackner is a development analyst for Vestas, a wind turbine design and manufacturing company. He climbs rocks, rides mountain bikes, loves the environment, and organizes his community to demand systemic action to save it. 

Notes

"The Politics of Optimism" – Alex Steffen

"The Civilian Climate Corps" – Jim Lardner

Rewiring America – Saul Griffith, Sam Calisch & Laura Fraser

"Yes We Do" – Impossible Foods

Recommendations

Debt: The First 5000 Years – David Graeber

Eating Animals –  Jonathan Safran Foer

"Tumbling Dice" – John Craigie

Red Curry Lentils w/ Sweet Potatoes and Spinach – NYT Cooking

Alexa Marie Anderson is a trained actor, singer, and theater performer as well as podcast host. She plays pretend and drinks dirty martinis.

Born and raised in Southern California, Pamela began acting at the age of seven. She is a graduate from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Media Studies. Pamela also attended the Midsummer in Oxford Program through the British American Drama Academy, and the Stanislavsky Summer School through the partnership between the Moscow Art Theatre School and Harvard University.

In 2014 she produced and acted in the web series Pretty, Dumb, which was an Official Selection at the Atlanta Web Festival, Hollyweb Festival in Los Angeles, and the Austin Web Festival. In January of 2020 she launched the podcast No One’s Okay alongside co-host Alexa Marie Anderson. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Recommendations

Chaos – Tom O'Neill

The Meek – J.D. Palmer

Outlander – Diana Gabaldon

"The Wire" – HAIM

"Let My Love Open The Door" – Pete Townshend

Alexa's Lemon Risotto w/ Asparagus – Alexa's Secret Cookbook

Banana Pancakes – NYT Cooking

Gregor McGee is a nursing student living in Portland, Oregon. They enjoy playing music, biking, and video games. Gregor was born in North Carolina and moved to Portland in 2014.

Recommendations

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous – Ocean Vuong

"Exposition" – Takénobu

Emily's Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili in Pumpkin Bowls – Oh She Glows

Brian is a former college baseball player currently working as Systems Administrator for an MSP. He also runs a small IT consulting business, KenKira Solutions. Brian is a new father, a California Concealed Weapons License holder, and a member of the National African American Gun Association. He posts regularly about gun regulations on his Twitter and Instagram.

Resources:

The Racist Origins of US Gun Control – Steve Ekwall

Racism and the Black Hole of Gun Control in the US – John Metta

The Discriminatory History of Gun Control – David Babat

Holding God In My Hands – Anthony Reda (essay)

Recommendations

Amazing Grace – Troy Barnes

"Grinding All My Life" – Nipsey Hussle

Sous-Vide Rib Steaks w/ Spicy Salsa Verde – NYT Cooking

Tina Lugo is an internationally known artist specializing in fine lines, detailed illustration work, and bright color. You can see Tina's work on her Instagram, her website Tina Lugo Tattoos, or the arm/leg/chest of your neighbor. When not traveling, she resides in Providence, Rhode Island and works out of Providence Tattoo.

Could This Be Magic? – Tamara Santibañez

Stiff – Mary Roach

"Tártaro" – Buscabulla

Roasted Salmon w/ Jalepeño, Honey, & Lime – NYT Cooking

Gerald Bourguet is a sports writer, editor and podcast host covering the Phoenix Suns and the NBA at large. He enjoys a good TV binge, connecting with other compassionate people and doing quad shots of whiskey for charity. You can follow Gerald on Twitter @GeraldBourguet and listen to his podcast Valley of the Suns.

"Grant Hill Drinks Sprite"  -  YouTube

White Fragility  -  Robin DiAngelo

"I Don't Like Who I Was Then"  -  The Wonder Years

Hot Cheetos & Raising Cane's Sauce  -  "Elite Level Snacking"(?)

My Favorite Word   -  essay on sonder

The Art of Grace  -  Sarah L. Kaufman

"Heart String"  -  Crooked Colours

Orecchiette w/ Sausage & Broccoli Rabe. -  NYT Cooking (it's close)