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Friendships aren’t just a nice-to-have. They can be the very thing that’s holding you back or helping you grow, depending on how healthy they are.

In this episode, Samantha shares the big takeaways from a recent event with Eli Harwood (aka Attachment Nerd) and breaks down what secure friendships actually look like.

Spoiler: it’s less about matching hobbies and more about emotional safety, boundaries, and being able to say the hard things without the whole thing falling apart.

It’s a thoughtful, real-world chat that might get you thinking differently about who you keep close and why it matters.

Here are the Highlights:

(01:06) The amazing “Be You Beautifully” Event

(05:38) The 6 Necessary Elements for Healthy Friendships

(18:35) How to detect a Conflict vs a Toxic Dynamic

(21:25) Date your Friends, right?

(23:26) Signs of a Secure Friend 

(28:47) Verbal Boundaries are just Suggestions

For more information:

Heather Baker - Makeup artist, Owner of Emi Rose Cosmetics: Follow on Instagram HERE 

Eli Hardwood, MA, LPC: Follow on Instagram HERE

Visit her website at AttachmentNerd.com

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We’re keepin’ it real today, folks. I recorded this episode in my car outside a coffee shop under a fuzzy jacket with a mini travel mic, because life doesn’t wait for the perfect setup…especially when you’re a single parent running a business and juggling all the things (it me). 

I’m finally sharing parts of my childhood I’ve only scratched the surface of in 15+ years of therapy, how it’s shown up in my current reality of motherhood, dating, and social life, and what it’s taken to break patterns I was repeating from my parents’ divorce. 

I’m talking about the messy, layered truth of single mom life - spinning plates, confronting shame, and the constant challenge of not letting labels define me. Listen in to learn about the power of softening, receiving help, and allowing space for healing. 

Here are the Highlights:

(02:51) - Growing up with a single mother

(09:48) - Repeating childhood circumstances as an adult

(19:26) - Becoming a single parent overnight going from Executive to food stamps

(25:43) -The layer of shame I’ve carried 

(26:56) - The stigma linked to the label “single mom”

(32:24) - How checking our ego and learning to receive is the ultimate superpower  

Resources:

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In this episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal. I open up about my ongoing journey with body image, disordered eating patterns, and the pressure to meet impossible beauty standards.

From postpartum changes to memories that shaped how I see myself, I’m unpacking the thoughts I’ve carried for years and the new awareness that’s beginning to shift things. This isn’t about perfection.

It’s about truth, healing, and learning to see my body for what it’s done, not just how it looks.

If you’ve ever struggled with your reflection or your relationship with food, I want you to know - you’re not alone.

Here are the Highlights:

(06:15) America’s celebration of hard work vs women’s bodies

(12:19) My compulsive thoughts when eating

(13:27) Competing in amateur bodybuilding

(23:56) The conditioning I experienced growing up

(27:39) Sexual harassment in the corporate world

(30:46) Awareness of outside opinions and self-love

Resources:

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I’ve never really shared the full story behind why I stopped drinking, but in this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain. It wasn’t a rock bottom moment or dramatic wake-up call—it was a quiet but certain knowing that alcohol just wasn’t part of who I wanted to be anymore. I talk about how booze impacts the brain, the sneaky ways it shaped my decisions, and the emotional fog it kept me in for years.

There’s also grief. Grief for the old version of me, for the connections and habits I had to leave behind. I get into the root of addiction, the habit loop we get stuck in, and the shame and co-dependency that can live underneath it all. This one’s honest, layered, and straight from the heart.

Here are the Highlights:

(01:28)-Why I went sober (from alcohol)

(07:30)-How alcohol affects the brain

(12:38)-Unpacking addiction and its root cause 

(20:13)-The grief that comes with with sobriety 

(28:02)-The habit loop in addictive behaviors 

(31:19)-Shame and co-dependency 

(33:05)-The relationship between drinking and suppressed emotions

For more information on sobriety, follow LHP Author, Kaitlin Henry’s podcast, Step Zero HERE

Resources:

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Ever felt like you're hiding pieces of yourself, worried about what others might think? In this special episode, I'm sharing my opening Keynote from our annual event, FEMPOWERED where we explored the powerful theme of that year: “Exposed”.

I’m my experience of over 8 years in entrepreneurship and building my dream business and life, I have personally experienced the many levels - and devils - of expansion. There are four clear bridges on this journey that one needs to cross in order to evolve in success and fulfilment. 

Shame - getting honest with yourself about where you are holding yourself back and the stories that are keeping you hidden. Crossing this bridge means owning every piece of you, being seen in it, and letting it go so it no longer holds power over you 

Judgment - facing not only the judgment from others but more importantly, the judgment of self. Crossing this bridge means being brave enough to build the muscle of not caring what people think and staying rooted in your truth; not getting knocked off your path so you can live your purpose.

Loss - specifically we speak to the relationships or opportunities that end along the path of evolution and the universal truth that anything that doesn’t work out or is destroyed simply creates re- alignment; how often times loss occurs to get us to MOVE. Crossing this bridge means staying the path regardless of who wants to leave. 

Responsibility - taking ownership of why we are born and what we’re here to do is our responsibility as human born in the odds of 1 in 400 trillion, and how denying them is the reason we feel friction. Crossing this bridge means opening up about and sharing our god-given gifts to the world. 

Here are the Highlights:

The Importance of Being Seen (1:33)

Confronting Shame (4:16)

Navigating Judgment (7:02)

Embracing Loss (9:22)

Taking Responsibility (12:34)

Expansion and the Human Experience (13:42)

•  Follow @fempowered.events on Instagram  

Resources:

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In this episode, I’m excited to share insights from a recent workshop I led with the incredible Brooke Berndt and Grace Perry. We dove deep into the transformative power of storytelling and how being vulnerable and authentic in your branding can truly build trust and attract the right audience.

I walk you through my own journey - from being an accountant to launching a successful business - and share how storytelling helped me overcome personal challenges and business fears. If you’ve ever held back from fully stepping into your true self or sharing your story, this episode will give you the tools to start showing up authentically and building a stronger connection with your community.

I’ll also guide you through practical steps to identify the story or belief that’s been holding you back and offer actionable advice on how to embrace vulnerability in your business. Trust me, when you show up as your true self, the growth you’ll see in your personal and professional life will be incredible. So, let’s talk about how you can take that first step in sharing your story and being seen, because that’s where the magic happens!

Here are the Highlights:

Storytelling and Personal Growth (3:25)

Challenges and Fears in Business (15:40)

Building Trust and Authenticity (16:24)

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Building Resilience (18:40)

The Power of Storytelling in Healing (49:29)

The Role of Authenticity in Business Success (50:12)

The Importance of Consistency and Vulnerability (50:41)

Connect with Brooke https://www.instagram.com/brookeberndt.businesscoach/#

Connect with Grace https://www.instagram.com/gperryproductions/#

Resources:

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Forty years, forty lessons, and a whole lot of unlearning. In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest insights I’ve gained along the way - about self-worth, boundaries, fear, and why peace isn’t about avoiding chaos but learning to stand strong within it.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re running out of time, questioning your path, or waiting for the “right moment,” consider this your reminder that the life you want starts when you decide it does. Let’s talk about growth, letting go, and stepping into your power.

Here are the Highlights:

(04:19) Turning 40 and Life Lessons 

(07:45) Wisdom from Personal Trials and Triumphs 

(16:30) Understanding and Overcoming Fear 

(16:53) The Power of Action and Self-Love 

(19:24) Redirection and Self-Worth 

(22:03) Self-Awareness and Boundary Setting 

(22:47) Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth 

(23:07) Embodiment and Self-Actualization 

(32:02) Peace and Worthiness 

Resources:

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In this episode we unlock a massive key to freedom - learning how to create regulated nervous system responses to our outside world. I break down the cascade of events that occur during a trigger or “activation” and how to bring awareness to these responses at the root. (This is purely informational to allow you to understand what occurs in the moment.)

If you are finding yourself operating from past wounds and continuously caught in repeated cycles, this conversation will help you take back your power. You will learn about one of the most powerful tools for interrupting unserving thought patterns and building safety within yourself to create a new reality—one where you are finally free from the stories that no longer serve you.

*Disclaimer: this is not a diagnosis or medical advice - please seek professional help if you might be struggling with PTSD or CPTSD.

(01:18) Understanding Personal Responsibility and Karma 

(03:34) Activation and Awareness 

(07:17) Breaking Patterns and Creating a New Reality 

(13:36) The Role of Projection and Self-Verification 

(18:21) Practicing the Pause 

(22:39) Healing and Moving Forward

Resources:

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This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

In this episode, I’m sharing what it means to use your voice and live in truth, even when it feels uncomfortable. I talk about a recent coaching session with a potential author and why the journey to self-expression is so personal. Speaking up, being seen, and standing in your truth can bring fear, but it’s where real change begins.

I reflect on the patterns we carry, the stories we believe, and how conflict often shows up to push us toward growth. I also get honest about the fear of being judged and the shift that happens when you choose respect for yourself over approval from others.

If you’ve ever felt the pull toward something bigger but held yourself back, this conversation is for you. It’s an invitation to step into what’s true, no matter how messy it feels.

Here are the Highlights:

(02:49) The Sacred Process of Publishing 

(06:30) Supporting Others on Their Journey 

(09:05) Awareness and Patterns in Conflict 

(15:01) The Power of Voice and Truth 

(31:58) Breaking Patterns and Creating New Outcomes 

(32:19) The Role of Respect and Self-Respect

Resources:

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In this episode, we’re unpacking the power of the subconscious mind, inspired by Neville Goddard’s Feeling Is the Secret.

It’s all about shifting from wishful thinking to embodied belief - because your subconscious isn’t fact-checking, it’s simply making real whatever you accept as true.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of doubt or wondered why certain patterns keep repeating, then I’ve got you.

We’re talking about breaking free from limiting beliefs, rewiring your thoughts, and using the connection between your conscious and subconscious mind to step fully into the life you want.

Here are the Highlights:

(02:14) Creating that bridge between conscious and subconscious

(04:32) The brilliant Neville Goddard

(12:17) Watching my mom transform into a highly conscious being

(19:23) Realm of effect & Realm of cause

(25:46) Nothing is impossible to us

Feeling is the Secret, Neville Goddard  - Amazon Link

Resources:

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