On Monday, 5/2/22, James Madison University announced that they will be canceling the rest of the softball season after the death by suicide of star player, Lauren Bernett.

This is the 3rd division one female collegiate athlete death by suicide in the past two months. Yes - in the past two months.

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss five very important lessons we can learn from JMU. My deepest condolences to The Bernett Family. Sending love during this traumatic time.

Tune in to listen now! 

PS I discussed Naomi Judd’s death and accidentally said Amy Judd. My apologies!

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss why Mental Health Awareness Month matters. I discuss ways you can show your support.

You never know who is dealing a mental health issue… unless they choose to tell you. In this judgmental world, the stigma stops so many from getting the help they deserve.

Raising awareness can change that! Tune in to listen: samantharuth.com/podcast

Joining me on todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show is Jenna Parkany. Jenna is a young, female entrepreneur who knows the significance and power of resilience. After losing her older brother tragically in a house fire in 2017, she learned quickly how impactful that experience would be on the trajectory of her life. A sophomore in college at the time, Jenna was determined to find the greater purpose for the pain she was experiencing and realized her dreams were very much worth chasing.  After college, Jenna moved from the midwest to Central Florida and landed her dream job. When that job ended due to the pandemic, she was left with no choice but to be resilient again. Two years later, Jenna owns her own digital marketing company, where she helps business owners share their unique experiences and stories with the world.

Jenna and I discuss the healing process, including the importance of letting new people into your life and being your true self rather than hiding your grief.

Tune in to listen now: samantharuth.com/podcast

It’s National Youth Violence Prevention Week - and it’s got me thinking…. we don’t teach kids healthy outlets for their anger. But we need to!

So on todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss ten appropriate ways to cope with anger. Because being angry makes you human - not wrong. It’s how you deal with the anger that matters.

Tune in now: samantharuth.com/podcast

Laura Gmeinder is an award-winning entrepreneur, International Coach Federation certified business and life coach and national speaker.

Her story? She survived a quarter life crisis, made friends with her fear, set a few goals to help her leave her corporate HR job (after 14 years) and set out to make an impact in the world. Her entrepreneurial spirit has led her to start several businesses including Laura Gmeinder Coaching & Consulting. She has been recognized as an InBusiness Magazine “40 Under 40”, honored for her business savvy and civic contributions, and a BRAVA magazine “Woman to Watch” a nod to her 20 years of women’s leadership and empowerment work.

Laura strives to live an interesting life; the above was accomplished in the spirit of “Do one thing every day that scares you.”

At an event this past weekend, someone told me that I “don’t really look Jewish.” What does that even mean? What makes it ok to even say this?

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss how to turn these comments into conversations.

Tune in to listen now at samantharuth.com/podcast

Joining me on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show is Jennifer Mariani, Author of soon to be released poetry book: All Forgotten Now. (http://www.offtopicpublishing.com/books)

Jennifer was born and raised in

Harare, Zimbabwe. Jennifer writes about Africa; both the landscape and being white in post-independent Zimbabwe. She also writes about domestic violence, body image and eating disorders. She is passionate about sharing her eating disorder recovery with others and is currently working on a poetry

collection on the subject.

Jennifer currently resides in Calgary, Alberta with her two daughters, three cats and numerous volumes of Pablo Neruda's poetry. She teaches ballet and her favorite poems are written for her children.

Jennifer bravely shares her story of living with anorexia and bulimia and I am so unbelievably grateful. So many people suffer in silence, and Jennifer and I discuss how important it is to let others in.

Tune in now to hear our full conversation - samantharuth.com/podcast

We live in this world where success is often measured by performance. By outcomes.

On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I talk about Tiger Woods’s performance in the 2022 Masters. Some might see his 18th place finish as a loss. I see it as the biggest victory of his life.

Tune in now to hear why!

I really can’t believe today is the 100th episode of The Be Ruthless Show. Thank you ❤️

I’m unbelievably proud of myself - and it feels so gooood. So I devoted todays episode to this… and the fact that, once again, it’s not something we’re taught. 

It’s important to be proud of yourself - and I discuss all the reasons why, as well as how you can increase your feelings of pride. Tune in now!

My dad had a crazy cut on his leg that ended up requiring surgery. My mom didn’t tell me until AFTER the surgery 😤

On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss the role reversal that happens as the children become the parents.

Have you been there?

How do you have the conversations with a defensive or sensitive parent? Parents: how can ease this process together?

I discuss all this and more (including a HUGE announcement!) so tune in now!

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