What do Twilight, Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey, and Rick & Morty have in common? They all reveal something about YOU.

In this episode of Bow Down! Dennis and Reese dive into the Open Source Psychometric Character Quiz to discover which iconic fictional characters they are most like — and the results are surprising (and hilarious). From Scarlett O’Hara to Luna Lovegood, Lady Macbeth to Willy Wonka, Sam Obisanya to Moira Rose, this conversation explores:

• Why personality quizzes captivate us
• How fictional characters reflect our archetypes & inner selves
• The divine masculine & feminine through literature and film
• Neurodivergence, survival, and identity in pop culture
• What it means to resonate with “heroes” and “villains”

Whether you’re curious about your own character match or just love hearing passionate banter about movies, TV, and self-discovery — this episode is for you.

Take the test yourself: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/characters/

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References and Resources:

Take the test yourself: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/characters/

With empowered Coherence,

Dennis and Reese

How do boundaries, safety, tools, and feminism powerfully intersect at our TTRPG gaming tables?

In this episode of Bow Down, Reese and Dennis continue their deep dive into the intersection of feminism, womanhood, and tabletop RPGs. From Reddit horror stories to real-life roleplay challenges, they explore how boundaries, safety tools, and unspoken social dynamics impact marginalized folks at the table, and how we all have a responsibility to our communcal growth in gaming, and global, settings.

The conversation unpacks issues of romance at the table, roleplay bleed, emotional maturity, toxic masculinity, and insidious sexism in D&D and other TTRPG spaces. With honesty, empathy, and humor, Reese and Dennis ask the tough questions:

• How can GMs foster safer, more inclusive tables?
• What happens when fantasy and real-life feelings collide?
• Why do subtle patterns of sexism go unnoticed, and how can allies step up?

Whether you’re a DM, player, or simply curious about how gender, consent, and roleplay intersect, this episode offers fresh insights and thoughtful discussion on creating inclusive gaming spaces.

Welcome to Bow Down! a podcast by The Cohere Collective that discusses esoteric and empowered feminism every week.

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To work with Reese: https://www.thecoherecollective.com/coherent-design

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References and Resources:

Reddit Stories Sources from r/rpghorrorstories (https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/)

First Story (Now Deleted): https://www.reddit.com/r/dndhorrorstories/comments/1hmbadh/my_player_fell_in_love_with_me_the_dm_but_im/

Second Story: https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/comments/eomg8k/playing_a_woman_i_think_i_got_the_tinniest_taste/

Liz Plank’s For the Love of Men: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263540-for-the-love-of-men

Liz Plank has a new show called Boy Problems, which you can find here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4svjcgqVBmWOcGYUxsABw1?si=d87bd335ce174c99

With empowered Coherence,

Dennis and Reese

What’s the intersection between TTRPGs, empowerment, and the divine feminine? In this episode of Bow Down! Reese and Dennis unpack how Dungeons & Dragons has evolved from a male-centric, exclusionary game to one of today’s most inclusive storytelling spaces for women, femmes, queer folks, and exvangelicals navigating life through creative story telling and meaningful community.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The healing potential of TTRPGs through storytelling and role-play
• The sexist and racist history of D&D (including some jaw-dropping examples) and how the TTRPG space has transformed into a beautiful, inclusive, and expansive community
• The Satanic Panic and finding empowerment in D&D despite growing up in evangelical families/communities
• The connection between the sacred feminine and spiritual practice and the history of D&D and how storytelling can be a mystical, spiritually connective experience
• How TTRPGs allow us to learn about and practice consent, boundaries, and safety tools that transform gaming tables into spaces of growth and self-discovery

Through our personal stories with TTRPGs and storytelling as well as honest conversation about systemic racism and sexism, we explore how storytelling is a microcosm of our broader zeitgeist, and how TTRPGs can become an expansive and inclusive playground for practicing pro-social behavior, exploring personal identity, and building radical, progressive spirituality all while telling epic stories with your besties!

Welcome to Bow Down! a podcast by The Cohere Collective that discusses esoteric and empowered feminism every week.

Be a part of the Collective and tune in to Bow Down! every week.

To work with Reese: https://www.thecoherecollective.com/coherent-design

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For more information, head to www.thecoherecollective.com

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References and Resources:

• Dimension 20 (Dropout TV): https://www.dropout.tv/dimension-20
• Critical Role: https://critrole.com/
• The 20 Sided Tavern: https://thetwentysidedtavern.com/
• Original Quiz on Sexism in Early D&D from @DnD Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSvCP401kK0

With empowered Coherence,

Dennis and Reese