Question for you Thrivesters: what happens when you strip away the numbing and finally face your life - raw, unfiltered, and ready for change?

In today’s powerful episode, I sit down with Samantha Parker, entrepreneur, digital creator, and sober super-mom who isn’t afraid to speak the truth about what it really takes to thrive after addiction.

We talk about the moment that changed everything - a stinging sentence from her young son when he was sick - and how that heartbreaking moment led her to a path of radical honesty, personal responsibility, and eventually finding true peace.

Samantha shares the highs and lows of her sober journey, how running became her therapy, and why rest isn’t something women should have to earn.

We cover:

• The exact moment Samantha knew she had to get sober
• How to start showing up for yourself - even if you’ve let yourself down before
• What thriving really looks like (spoiler: it’s not always pretty)
• Letting go of guilt, hustle, and perfection

This episode is your permission slip to pause, breathe, and remember who you are.

Your Call to Action:

Take five quiet minutes today to reflect on a habit, relationship, or story that might no longer serve you. Ask yourself: What would freedom feel like?

You don’t need all the answers here Thrivesters, just a little honesty and a lot of self-compassion.

Then go out there and thrive like you mean it!

Links & Resources:

• Follow Samantha Parker on Instagram @thesamanthaparker and TikTok @thesamanthaparker
• Samantha’s website: www.thesamanthaparker.com
• Join the Thrive Hive and receive the Weekly Buzz: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/MurXaK9
• Grab my best-selling book Unmute Yourself: Amazon link
• Follow me on Instagram: @nancy_medoff