Wholistically, You Podcast

Wholistically, You Podcast

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Wholistically, You Podcast episodes

  • 13: Motivation--Internal vs. External | Dealing with Imposter Syndrome | How to Set Goals

    Welcome back to Wholistically, You Podcast! This week we go into motivation--how do we cultivate it? Where does it come from? Sam dives into the specifics behind external vs. internal motivation and the difference between the two. Is one more important than the other? And this can be in regard to anything...sports, work, school, mental health, etc. The new school year and sports seasons are approaching and it's time to set some routines and some new goals. Listen to learn about the many different ways we can achieve these things and the different steps we need to take to get there. There's also a deep dive into the reality of being a division 1 runner and not letting comparison stop us in our tracks. Listen for this loaded episode...hope you enjoy!

    35 min
  • Dealing with Food Comments | Food Rules | How to Deal with Triggers

    Welcome back to Wholistically, You Podcast! This week we go into food comments from other people…why do they trigger you? How do you deal with them? Sam dives into her own personal journey in dealing with comments and critiscim from other people. She recaps a week of cross country camp and shares how it made her realize how much personal growth she’s experienced! There's a discussion on how 'food rules' can develop from the comments we hear and how we can ultimately overcome them. Listen for a deep-dive into how you should deal with triggers, how you can handle comments and criticism, and so much more...Hope you enjoy!

    28 min
  • 11: Injury—The Highs, The Lows, The in-Between

    This week we go into the depths of an injury—the highs, the lows, and the in-betweens. Sam goes into explaining what getting two stress fractures as a college athlete was like and the mental and physical battles you have to overcome when you have an injury. We also touch on how an injury can be prevented…tips on how to take care of your body with the right exercise-rest balance, as well as dietary changes you should make to stay happy, healthy and injury-free. There’s a lot discussed…Hope you enjoy!

    Here is a 3-step action list that is recommended for new listeners:
    1 Apple users, please subscribe and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts! I will definitely read each and every review so I can get your feedback! Android users, subscribe to the show through Google Reviews. Subscribers will NEVER miss out on all the show action! :)

    2. Join my community by inserting your email on this website! You'll get my FREE Grocery Store Shopping Guide in the next few weeks (coming soon!) when you put your email, and that keeps you up-to-date with what Wholistically Sam is up to.

    3. Follow along with my daily life on instagram or TikTok (@wholisticallysam) Feel free to comment on my photos/videos, or DM me.

    Thanks for listening and I cannot wait to connect with you. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend, family member, or someone else in your life! And leave a rating and a comment below :)
    -WS♡
    41 min
  • 10: Cultivate A Community | Attract Your Tribe | The Aftermath of Loneliness

    Welcome back to Wholistically, You Podcast! This week we go into why you should be cultivating a community. Community is one of the greatest pillars in health and having one can benefit our longevity. Sam dives into the word disconnected’…are we “disconnected” or are we just f**king lonely? That’s up for you to decide. Listen along as you’ll hear tips on how to cultivate your community, attract your tribe, and how your loneliness pattern affects your eating patterns. Sit back and listen to Sam vent about some of the same freaking problems you’re probably having in your own life too. Hope you enjoy!

    30 min
  • 9: Feed Your Brain

    Welcome back to or back to Wholistically, You Podcast! This week we go into how to feed your brain! And we don't just mean with food (of course that's important!) but we're talking mentally, physically, emotionally--al that content you constantly feed your brain. Sam dives into how both our conscious and subconscious thoughts are affected by the people you hang around, the content you consume, and of course the food that you eat! Listen for how to optimize your brain health and become a better version of yourself. You even get to learn some brain-boosting superfoods!


    Look for more at www.wholisticallysam.com

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    Appreciate you :)

    32 min
  • 8. Why Do We Feel the Need to Make Ourselves Feel Small
    8. Why Do We Feel the Need to Make Ourselves Feel Small
    Welcome back to Wholistically, You Podcast! After a little hiatus, we are back! Today's episode is all centered around the fear of taking up space. Why do we constantly try to make ourselves feel small? Why do we fear being "too much"? The episode recaps why the hiatus was needed, and how we need to find our voice again. 
    Or, listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts here!
    In this episode, we discuss:

    - The reality of a depressive episode

    - What makes you feel your best, isn't always the easy option

    - Living a life unnoticed

    - Conforming

    - Processing the year of 2020

    - Society's standards

    - Thin = the goal?

    - You matter...here's why

    - and so much more!

    25 min
  • 7: The Stigma behind Eating Disorders | What it’s like inside the brain of an ED | Diet Culture Myths
    Welcome back to Wholistically, You Podcast! In honor of NEDA week, we dive into the topic of eating disorders. We lay out some of the myths behind having an eating disorder, and what it is like to dive inside the brain of someone with an eating disorder (ED). There is a lot to discuss, so this is an overlay of busting some myths and explaining why diet culture is so toxic and ever-present in our society.


    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Weight stigmas in the health industry
    • Obesity epidemic?
    • Thin obsessions
    • Are diet-fails our own fault?
    • Common myths behind eating disorders
    • The noise and disturbance in the mind
    • Food isn’t just food to an ED
    • The different pathways in the brain
    • Parietal’s role in body awareness
    • Same brain, different signals
    • Seeking help
    • Real truth about recovery
    • Does eating more make it better?
    • Planning vs. spontaneity
    • Food being medicine
    • Does intuitive eating help?
    • Disordered eating vs. an eating disorder
    • Changing a negative thought and making it positive
    • Hiding behind the stigma
    • Gaining a personality
    • Being afraid of change
      • Here is a 3-step action list that is recommended for new listeners:
      1 Apple users, please subscribe and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts! I will definitely read each and every review so I can get your feedback! Android users, subscribe to the show through Google Reviews. Subscribers will NEVER miss out on all the show action! :)

      2. Join my community by inserting your email on this website! You'll get my FREE Grocery Store Shopping Guide in the next few weeks (coming soon!) when you put your email, and that keeps you up-to-date with what Wholistically Sam is up to.

      3. Follow along with my daily life on instagram! Feel free to comment on my photos, or DM me.

      Thanks for listening and I cannot wait to connect with you. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend, family member, or someone else in your life! And leave a rating and a comment below :)
      -WS♡
      1 hr 11 min
    • Episode 6: Stressed? This One is for YOU!
      Welcome back to Wholistically, You Podcast! This week I get into the topic of stress. It is a topic that is ever-present in our society. But biologically, where does it come from? And how do we get better at managing it? Give this episode a listen if you want to hear strategies on how you can overcome stress, how you can better manage it, and how you tackle new opportunities without the extra worrying :)
      In this episode, we discuss:
      • Why we skipped a week of recording & releasing an episode
      • The three types of people in the world & how they react to stress
      • What we should prioritize
      • What types of people we should confide in
      • Is being positive just sugar-coating things?
      • Lack of control
      • Positive affirmations--are they even helpful?
      • Subconscious programming
      • Too many open tabs
      • Fatigue as a result
      • Eating’s role in stress
      • What types of foods are best
      • Daily takeaways to master the stress responses
      • Stress and rest balance
      • The presentation of opportunity

        • Resources:
        Bullet Journal Method found here 

        Nation Eating Disorder Associate resources found here

        Have you listened to my first episode yet? If not, click here and listen!

        Here is a 3-step action list that is recommended for new listeners:
        1 Apple users, please subscribe and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts! I will definitely read each and every review so I can get your feedback! Android users, subscribe to the show through Google Reviews. Subscribers will NEVER miss out on all the show action! :)

        2. Join my community by inserting your email on this website! You'll get my FREE Grocery Store Shopping Guide in the next few weeks (coming soon!) when you put your email, and that keeps you up-to-date with what Wholistically Sam is up to.

        3. Follow along with my daily life on instagram! Feel free to comment on my photos, or DM me.

        Thanks for listening and I cannot wait to connect with you. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend, family member, or someone else in your life! And leave a rating and a comment below :)
        -WS♡
        55 min
      • 5: Orthorexia: What is it? Can we fully recover and still eat “clean”?
        Welcome back to Wholistically, You Podcast! This week we get into the topic of Orthorexia. This is a topic that is on the rise in the health world, and we go into detail in describing it and naming some signs and symptoms. This lead to the subject of recovery, and discusses going *all-in* in recovering vs. holding on to those “rules” around food. This topic is LOADED but I made this episode quick, informative, and there’s room for discussion after you listen.
        In this episode, we discuss:
        • What even is orthorexia?
        • What the signs/symptoms are
        • Health is MORE than just food and exercise
        • Food “morality”
        • Good food vs. bad food?
        • Why I create “healthy” recipes
        • Clean food vs. full recovery
        • What really is health?
        • The diet industry
        • ‘Want vs. should want’ mindset
        • The fine line of recovery
        • How to push the boundaries
          • 24 min
        • 4: Shame; Why do we feel it? Where does it come from? How do we beat it?
          Welcome back to Wholistically, You Podcast! This week I get into the topic of shame. Shame is something that creeps up into our lives in different ways. We can let it overtake us, and it hits us where it hurts. In this episode we talk about where shame comes from, and how we can overcome it.
          In this episode, we discuss:
          • How shame crept into my podcast release
          • Growth is noticed in different, random ways
          • Unwell from too much wellness
          • Why do we spiral?
          • Shame is the root of a lot of our issues
          • New state laws and restrictions leaving you unchallenged? Uninspired?
          • Being different from society’s norm
          • Challenges present shame
          • Are we being ‘too’ humble?
          • The importance of celebrating who you are
          • Other’s peoples’ opinions/decisions--not about you
          • Shame vs. perseverance
          • Shame causes inflammation
          • Strategies to overcome that voice in our head
            • 46 min

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