The Wellness Witch Podcast
494 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 205 ratingsGet ready to discover how to reclaim your health, your power and your womanly magic with host and best selling author Samantha Gladish. The Wellness Witch Podcast takes you on a journey, helping you reconnect to your body, your hormones, your passion and all the areas of life that make up who we are and what we long for. From conversations about nutrition, wellness, plant medicine, intuition, wealth consciousness and personal growth, get ready to live a more powerful, purpose driven life. The Wellness Witch Podcast features thought leaders in the wellness, spiritual and entrepreneurial communities.
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278. 7 Things Killing Your Growth and Success
December 26, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIn the final episode of 2023, Samantha reflects on her journey as a wellness coach and announces a sabbatical to reinvigorate her passion. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on one's strengths, avoiding distractions, and maintaining a simple, foundational approach in both personal health and business. This episode underscores the power of authenticity, the need to prioritize self-care and to embrace one's own path of growth and transformation in the upcoming year. Today on The Wellne...
277. What's Driving Your PCOS & Infertility with Karlie Henderson
December 19, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBToday, Samantha talks with Karlie Henderson, a certified nutritionist specializing in PCOS. Karlie shares her journey from struggling with PCOS and infertility to achieving health and motherhood through holistic methods. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of PCOS, including diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Tune in for valuable insights on facing similar health challenges or seeking holistic wellness solutions. Today on The Wellness Witch...
276. Mental Wellbeing & Weight Loss with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson to share her expertise in food addiction and weight loss. They delve into the impact of refined foods on the brain, the significance of personal rituals, and the role of leptin resistance in weight management. This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone on a journey to better health and self-understanding. Today on The Wellness Witch: Dr. Thompson's journey from addiction to transformation and healing Impact of ref...
275. What Really Matters When It Comes To Health and Healing with Josh & Jeanne Rubin
December 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn this episode, join Samantha in an engaging discussion with Josh and Jeannie Rubin, also known as the Real Food Gangstas. They focus on holistic approaches to health, debunking myths about vitamin D, and emphasizing the role of sunlight and circadian rhythms. Josh and Jeannie advocate for a varied, natural diet and a tailored approach to fitness, aligning with the body's rhythms. They emphasize the power of small lifestyle changes over quick fixes, offering insights into achieving sustaina...
274. Why Functional Mushrooms are Game Changers For Your Health with Brandi and Desiree
November 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Brandi and Desiree from Eversio Wellness to delve into the transformative power of functional mushrooms for health and wellness. Brandi and Desiree shed light on how mushrooms combat stress, boost immunity, and support mental health. They also tackle important topics such as dosage accuracy, environmental impacts of mushroom production, and the unique benefits of ergothioneine. The conversation concludes with insights on mushrooms' role in managing bloo...
273. Questions That Will Change Your Life with Oliver Manalese
November 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBToday, join Samantha in a light-hearted yet profound conversation with her best friend Oliver about embracing life’s twists and turns. Oliver recounts his adventurous shift from a stable but unfulfilling real estate job to a path filled with personal discovery and joy. They explore the sweetness of facing fears, the excitement of tackling life's challenges, and the journey to self-realization. Today on The Wellness Witch: Oliver's journey of self-discovery and fulfillment The importance o...
272. How Indoor Air is Impacting Your Health with Mike Feldstein
November 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBToday, join Samantha on a breezy chat with air quality guru Mike Feldstein. Mike shares his journey from tackling mold removal and disaster restoration to developing Jaspr, a revolutionary air purifier designed for the most challenging environments. He offers a wealth of knowledge on the intricacies of indoor air quality, discussing the impact of wildfires, urban air pollution, and the often-overlooked role of pets in our air environment. Tune in for some airy insights and light-hearted lear...
271. How to Clear Acne Naturally with Maria Marlowe
November 07, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBTired of the never-ending battle with acne? In this episode, Samantha chats with Acne Nutritionist Maria Marlowe, who shares her journey of overcoming acne, emphasizing the transformative influence of dietary changes. Maria stresses the vital link between gut health and skin, advocating for a holistic approach that integrates fermented foods and probiotics. Tune in to gain practical, science-backed advice that can help you conquer stubborn acne and reclaim your health through holistic wellne...
270. My Weekly Healthy Hormone Grocery List
October 31, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, Samantha opens up her basket of hormone-healthy secrets, revealing her weekly grocery list. She emphasizes the importance of individual dietary preferences and the benefits of eating seasonally. Get ready to munch on healthier alternatives and explore ten nourishing treasures from her list. Today on The Wellness Witch: Samantha's hormone-healthy grocery list The importance of tailoring your diet to your unique needs Essential key food items and their benefits Seasonal e...
269. Pregnancy & Miscarriage - How I'm Supporting My Health and Hormones
October 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBToday, Samantha shares her transformative journey towards holistic well-being and fertility. Her story focuses on overcoming health challenges, achieving hormonal balance, and delves into the realms of nutrition, holistic practices, and rekindling the divine feminine. Experience a narrative of self-acceptance and the realization that true well-being transcends physical appearances. Today on The Wellness Witch: Conquering fertility and pregnancy challenges with balanced hormones The import...
268. Miscarriage and a Mushroom Retreat
October 03, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode, Samantha goes deep and personal as she shares her journey through her miscarriage and the healing she found during a transformative Mushroom Retreat. Through her experience, Samantha highlights that healing is possible even in deep grief by addressing our fears and discomfort and that it often resides in the things we may be avoiding. Today on The Wellness Witch: The story of Samantha's miscarriage Healing energy and transformative experience at a Mushroom Retreat The im...
267. Reconnecting with Your Body Through Aromatherapy with Amy Anthony
September 19, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBToday, Samantha embarks on an aromatic journey with a certified clinical aromatherapist and aromatic gardener, Amy Anthony. Together, they dive into the wonderful world of aromatherapy, sharing exciting tips on reconnecting with your body, tackling stress, improving sleep, and boosting skin health using essential oils. Tune in to discover the magic of aromatherapy and holistic well-being. Today on The Wellness Witch: How essential oils can enhance your well-being Reconnecting with your bo...
266. How Environmental Toxins are Impacting Your Health with Dr. Wendie Trubow
September 12, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this episode, Samantha is joined by Dr. Wendie Trubow, a functional medicine gynecologist and co-author of "Dirty Girl, Ditch the Toxins, Look Great and Feel Freaking Amazing." Dr. Trubow sheds light on environmental toxins, their effects on health and hormones, and practical detox steps. Tune in for a wealth of insights on toxins and learn the importance of gradual changes for a cleaner lifestyle. Today on The Wellness Witch: The impact of environmental toxins on health and hormones C...
265. Overcome Food Addiction: Flour, Sugar, + Your Brain with Susan Pierce Thompson
August 29, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBToday, let's revisit an insightful conversation between Samantha and Dr. Susan Pierce Thompson on overcoming food addictions. Dr. Susan shares her personal journey of triumph over weight and addiction, offering expert insights into the psychology of eating. You’ll learn the surprising ways flour and sugar can impede your weight loss journey, and the profound impact of excess weight on longevity. Samantha and Dr. Thompson also unpack the science behind childhood food addiction and share valua...
264. Gut Health 101 + 9 Gut Healing Strategies
August 22, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWe're taking a short podcast hiatus for the last two weeks of August, but we won't leave you hanging! We're bringing back two of our most downloaded episodes of all time. This week, re-discover the critical role of your gut in overall well-being and learn about the nine effective strategies for nurturing your gut health. Today on The Wellness Witch: Samantha's gut story Understanding the significance of gut health Identifying common digestive disorder symptoms Factors contributing to an...
263. The Fasting Mimicking Diet for Longevity with Dr. Joseph Antoun
August 18, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBToday, we delve deep into the fasting-mimicking diet, a five-day dietary regimen that allows for some food consumption, albeit at reduced calorie levels. Our guest, Dr. Joseph Antoun, CEO of El Nutra and the pioneer behind the fasting-mimicking diet, discusses the benefits of this approach for longevity and combating age-related diseases. We explore the nuances of the diet, its distinction from intermittent fasting, and the varying impacts of fasting on men and women. Today on The Wellness ...
262. Connecting with Your Spirit Babies from Preconception to Birth with Emily Greene
August 08, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBToday on the show, Samantha is joined by Emily The Medium, a highly acclaimed psychic medium. Emily is an expert at helping families connect with the energies of their future children, or spirit babies, providing guidance and support during preconception, pregnancy, and during fertility challenges. In this conversation, Emily takes us on a captivating journey into the world of psychics, unraveling what it truly means to be one and revealing how each one of us possesses the potential to tap i...
261. BS That’s Holding You Back from Business Success
August 04, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBAs humans, we have a tendency to overcomplicate things—especially when starting a business. Many of us find ourselves feeling so overwhelmed and stuck that we wind up doing nothing at all. In today’s solo, Samantha gets real with it and explains why all of those fears, insecurities and excuses we stir up in our heads are nothing but BS. She lays out her best tips and tricks for getting out of our own way, from square one all the way to six figures. Today on The Wellness Witch: How Samantha...
260. Projector Power: Human Design Insights with Dana Stiles and Shayna Cornelius
July 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBDive into the intricate world of Human Design with Dana Stiles and Shayna Cornelius, the dynamic duo behind Day Luna. In this exciting episode, they demystify Human Design, a vibrant mix of ancient wisdom and modern philosophies that helps you understand how you energetically vibe with the world. Working through your unique chart can be a bit like untangling fairy lights, but with Dana and Shayna's knack for simplification, you're empowered to live your design with zest and confidence. Toda...
259. Adrenals, Thyroid and Stress Healing Strategies
July 18, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBToday’s solo is all about the world of adrenal glands and the crucial role they play in our overall well-being. Education in these areas is often overlooked, leaving us feeling disempowered when discussing our health with medical professionals. This episode will give you a better understanding of the intricate web of your body and its hormones, offer up some strategies for optimizing your own adrenal health and equip you to better advocate for your own health. Today on The Wellness Witch: ...
258. What Women Really Want From Men with Jordan Bowditch
July 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBJordan Bowditch is a confidence and intimacy coach—and a self-proclaimed brofessional eduatiner—that supports men and couples in having the life and love of their dreams. Jordan uses radical authenticity and humor to make talking about the often heavy topics of sex and love a bit more fun and productive. In this episode, Samantha and Jordan cover a variety of topics including sex, intimacy and libido. Jordan also provides his best advice for supporting an alpha woman and enhancing sex within...
257. Mastering Your Hormone Mindset
July 05, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBAfter 15 years of coaching women, Samantha has found a client’s mindset to be the biggest indicator of their success. In today’s episode, she offers up some key components to help women construct the robust mindset that will serve as both the foundation and driving force for them along their journeys to optimal health. It’s time to detach from our current selves and become committed and open to the possibilities of our future selves. Today on The Wellness Witch: Gaining clarity on your des...
256. Your Blood Is Lying to You: Why Minerals Matter with Barton Scott
June 27, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBSo many of us have gone to our doctors, gotten blood work and told that everything looks fine…but we still don’t feel fine. Could your blood work be lying to you? In today’s episode, Samantha’s joined by Barton Scott, a biochemist and the founder and developer of Upgraded Formulas, a wellness company focused on identifying deficiencies and mineral products that are easily absorbed into your cells. Barton breaks down how and why minerals contribute to our overall health and why hair tissue an...
255. Renegade Beauty: Skin, Sun, Science with Nadine Artemis
June 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBToday’s guest is one of Samantha’s sheros, the woman behind the beauty products she’s been using for the past 20 years, Nadine Artemis. Nadine is a green beauty botanical formulator, author, and the founder of Living Libations skin products. In this episode, she shares a wealth of knowledge with us about all things skincare including why we don’t want to be exfoliating our skin, the root causes of common skin imbalances, oil cleansing, how to live in harmony with the sun, and a whole lot mor...
254. Leaning Into Life, Breathwork and Plant Medicine with Giovanni Bartolomeo
June 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBToday’s guest, Giovanni Bartolomeo, is a full-spectrum entrepreneur, personal development coach and breathwork instructor who holds a deep reverence for the power plant medicine. After establishing himself within his multifaceted, but more traditional, career path—with a wife, kids and a nice BMW in the driveway—Gio realized that he still felt empty inside. Not too long after that, he found himself amidst a plant medicine ceremony in a foreign country, at which point his family and friends b...
253. The Magic of Surrender with Kute Blackson
June 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBAs we approach the middle of our lives, many of our parents are getting older and, the reality is, we don’t know how much time that we have left with them. Today’s guest, Kute Blackson is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational speaker who has dealt with and fully processed the death of his mother through the magic of surrender. We learn why, whether it’s familial loss, or just letting go of our ego’s desires, when we really step into surrender, we begin to experience incomparab...
252. Don't Fear the Sun: Creating Sun Resiliency
May 24, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBSamantha’s fresh off her trip to Jamaica, so she’s sporting a healthy glow and feeling grateful for the sun…So what better time than now to do an episode about safe sun exposure?! Society at large has become super fearful of the sun but this solo is all about what you can do to prepare your body, inside and out, to be sun resilient. With today’s sun 101, you can comfortably step into the sun and begin harnessing the power of it. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: Some surpris...
251. The Powerful Health Benefits of Essential Fatty Acids with Udo Erasmus
May 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBToday, Samantha’s guest is Udo Erasmus, the co-founder of Udo’s Choice line of essential fatty acids. Udo designed the machinery for making oils with optimal health in mind and pioneered flax oil, a billion-dollar industry, which can now be found in health food stores across the globe. Being a war child, and later working as a pesticide sprayer, are just two of the significant life events that ultimately shaped Udo into the vibrant eighty-year-old he is today. In this episode, Udo shares the...
250. Cultivating Certainty and Confidence in Yourself as a Coach with Kevin Kwan
May 09, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBOver the years, Samantha has worked with a number of coaches, both male and female. Today’s guest, Kevin Kwan, is uniquely down to earth, realistic and emotionally in tune, making him one of the few male coaches that’s been given Samantha’s seal of approval. Kevin is an entrepreneur, father and business coach who helps wellness coaches grow, scale and, most importantly, navigate their business when things aren’t going well. In today’s episode, Samantha and Kevin share their like-minded appro...
249. Being Healthy, Happy and Horny at 40
May 02, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIn our society, many of us have come to expect that, as we age, we will also experience a gradual decline of our overall health, wellness and libido. But it’s our birthright to feel happy, healthy and horny—this isn’t something you have to say goodbye to as your age begins approaching some arbitrary number. In today’s solo, Samantha shares the nutritional, emotional and relationship practices that have her thriving at 40, with the hopes that adopting some of these methods can help you to do ...
248. What Is the Pro-Metabolic Diet?
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn the world of social media, we are constantly being inundated with new information about everything and the messages from health and wellness influencers can be some of the hardest to discern and digest. In today’s solo, Samantha clears up some of the common misconceptions about one approach to nutrition that’s been gaining considerable steam, the pro-metabolic diet. Samantha tells us why she herself subscribes to the metabolic diet and breaks it down piece by piece for those who may be in...
247. Wellness World Toxicity and Creating a Healthier Relationship with Food with Kiki Athanas
April 18, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBKiki Athanas is an intuitive eating coach that helps smart women conquer emotional eating and practice healthy, balanced eating with consistency and ease. In this episode, Kiki and Samantha get honest about their own experiences with obsessing over food, as well as debunking diet culture myths and pointing out some of the toxic patterns within the wellness world—especially when it comes to nutrition. So many women have struggled with overeating, undereating, and everything in between. Kiki’s...
246. Overcoming Mystery Illness and Autoimmunity with Dr. Kevin Preston
April 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBToday on the show, Samantha chats with Dr. Kevin Preston, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner that practices in Vernon, BC. Kevin has become known for helping people overcome chronic illnesses, mystery syndromes and for optimizing the health and performance of his patients. In this episode, we learn how his curiosity, passion and reverence for both ancient and modern healing techniques have guided him to success as a nature loving, wu friendly and honest practitioner. In this episo...
245. Biz Class Part 4: Owning That You Are in Sales
April 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBAs an entrepreneur, you may have a hard time accepting the fact that you’re actually in the business of sales…but it’s the truth! If you want to start securing more leads, and begin to scale your business, you’re going to need to get comfortable with selling. It’s as simple as that. In today’s final business class episode, Samantha teaches you everything you need to know about sales and even admits that she too had a hard time accepting that sales are an integral, and unavoidable, part of en...
244. Breathwork and Costa Rica
April 04, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn today’s solo, Samantha shares some stories from her recent trip to Costa Rica. She had originally planned to make the trek with one of her best friends but, just days before the trip, things took an unexpected turn when she learned that she would be going alone. Samantha gives her honest perspective of what it felt like to be traveling in a foreign country as a single female, then does a deep dive into her relationship, and future plans, with the thing that brought her to Costa Rica in th...
243. Biz Class Part 3: Social Media Strategies
March 30, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBWe’ve all heard why it’s so important for entrepreneurs to have a strong social media presence but, without the right approach, social media has a tendency to make us feel overwhelmed. Some of us even have a deep seeded hatred towards it, to the point of refusing to make it a part of our business plan. Today’s solo is all about helping you heal your relationship with social media, and developing strategies to make posting and engaging quick and easy, so you can get out of your own way and be...
242. Achieving Mental Wealth, Speaking Up & Thriving Through the Madness of The World with Kaylor Betts
March 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBAs the self-described anti-woke, freedom-fighting life coach, Kaylor Bett’s loves to dive into uncomfortable topics, push people's buttons and offer new perspectives that inspire others to take ownership of their lives. After one long pot-pen-fueled, anxious Netflix binge, Kaylor finally got off his ass, started to sweat, and began taking steps that would become the pillars of his mental wealth mindset. In today’s episode, Samantha and Kaylor dive head first into a variety of touchy topics, ...
241. Biz Class Part 2: Mastering Your Mindset & Knowing Your Customer Avatar
March 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBAs humans, we have a knack for overcomplicating things and getting in our own way. Today’s solo episode is all about simplifying and streamlining your message. Samantha walks us through the process of establishing your niche by mastering your mindset and really getting to know who your customer avatar is. Once you know exactly who you’re selling to, what you’re offering them, and why it matters, the leads will come pouring in. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: Don’t wait to s...
240. Biz Class Part 1: 5 Things You Need for More Leads
March 09, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBToday’s solo episode is the first of four business episodes set to come out on four consecutive Thursdays in March. The original recording is from Samantha’s “marketing school” facebook live session back in October of 2022. In it, she dives into how she carved her own path to success, and gives you five tips for generating more leads with your online businesses. It can be easy to fall into the trap of education, thinking that once you have more knowledge, or that stronger skillset, then peop...
239. Animal Agriculture & Its Environmental Impact with Tara Vander Dussen
March 07, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBToday, Samantha is joined by Tara Vander Dussen, a fifth-generation dairy farmer who happens to be married to another fifth-generation dairy farmer. Daniel, her husband, manages the day-to-day on the farm, while Tara has her own career as an environmental consultant, online agriculture advocate, and podcaster. In response to the current global, political push towards meat and milk alternatives in this episode, Tara addresses some common misconceptions around animal protein production and con...
238. Medicinal Mushrooms for Menopause, Stress, Sleep & Libido with Brandi Garden
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBLet’s face it, as we get into our forties, our resilience is declining. There are so many hormonal shifts within the perimenopause period that can create a cascade of effects that leave us feeling stressed and unbalanced. If only there were some sort of magic elixir that could help us thrive through perimenopause, meeting all the shifts with grace and vigor. In today’s episode, Brandi Garden, from Eversio Wellness, returns to the show to tell you all about how functional, medicinal mushrooms...
237. Codependency & Inner Child Work with Victoria Albina
February 21, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBSamantha chats with Victoria Albina, a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, meditation guide, and self-proclaimed Latina nervous system nerd, with a focus on codependency, people-pleasing and perfectionism. In this episode, Victoria passionately, and with expertise, explains how a host of different topics, such as hormones, orgasms and emotional outsourcing, relate to the sympathetic, dorsal and ventral vagal modes of the nervous system. With a better understanding of how and why our nervous...
236. Business Growth Strategies & Leveraging Your Business at Any Level
February 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBToday on the show, Samantha shares an episode from April 2022, where she was interviewed by her friend, the Personal Leadership Coach and Podcaster, Dr. Laura Foster. This episode lays out Samantha’s entire business journey, from hopeful college nutrition student, to the well-established wellness expert and business mentorship coach she is today, in a much more exciting fashion than she feels she could have managed with another solo endeavor. Samantha and Laura confess that they, just like t...
235. The Impacts of Fast Fashion on the Environment with Kristi Soomer
February 07, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBAs health-conscious individuals, we put a great deal of effort into cleaning up our environment. We eat an ancestrally consistent diet, make sure our makeup and cleaning products are non-toxic and avoid plastics like the plague, but we often overlook our clothes. The truth is, our clothing can be just as toxic as these other factors. Today on the show, Samantha invites Kristi Soomer, the founder and CEO of the sustainable slow fashion brand, Encircled, to fill us in on the negative effects o...
234. Is Estrogen Bad & the Problems with Synthetic Progestin From Birth Control
January 31, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBHormonal imbalances lie at the root of so many health issues. In today’s solo, Samantha addresses some of the most common hormone-related listener questions, including the difference between progesterone and progestin, the birth control pill, whether or not women should be supplementing with bioidentical hormones and the common misconception that estrogen is the “bad hormone.” Given that our hormones can easily be impacted by so many environmental and dietary factors, it can be a lot to keep...
233. Breathwork, Ice Baths & Sauna Therapy with Robbie Bent
January 24, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBIn most cultures around the world, alcohol is the focal point of almost all forms of entertainment. Sports games, comedy shows, concerts–you name it. It’s because alcohol is such an effective antidote to the social anxiety that plagues so many of us in our face-paced, densely populated, modern world. In an effort to break his own patterned use of alcohol and cocaine, Robbie Bent embarked on a ten day vipassana retreat in Israel, followed by multiple plant-medicine ceremonies, and returned ho...
232. Achieving Hormonal Balance Through an Alchemical & Elemental Perspective with Katrina Dollano
January 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBAcupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner, Katrina Dollano is the co-founder and clinical director at “What’s Good,” a mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness company grounded in honoring the wisdom of our bodies and the power of mother nature. In today’s episode, Katrina and Samantha talk about Katrina’s training in Daoist Chinese medicine and how it differs from the western approach, how the five elements impact womens’ health and hormones, big T and little T trauma, and p...
231. More Success, Health & Abundance: How to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind
January 10, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBMany of us enter the new year intending to establish more love, confidence, and money or maybe to lose some weight, but we often get stuck in the process and wind up with the same intention at the beginning of the next year. In today’s solo episode, Samantha explains how, from an early age, we’re programmed by the beliefs of others that can continue to weigh us down for the rest of our lives–unless we do something about it. The beginning of a new year is a great opportunity to distinguish yo...
230. Liver Detoxification and Your Hormones
December 20, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBJust because the new year hasn’t arrived yet doesn’t mean you need to wait until January 1st to start making changes. In today’s solo, Samantha talks all about the cornerstone of our hormonal, thyroid and overall health: the liver. Your liver is your main detoxification organ and it works for you, around the clock, day in and day out. In order to best support this process, you need to know how it works, what effects it and what it needs to function optimally. This episode is the framework yo...
229. How to Be Loving: Self Compassion, Shadow Work, and Being More Receptive to Higher Guidance with Danielle LaPorte
December 13, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBDanielle LaPorte has been a leading figure in the spiritual space, helping people around the world to learn how to be more loving, for quite some time. Today on the show, Samantha chats with Danielle–one of her idols–and the two cover a wide range of topics, including, love, the ego, virtue signaling, spiritual bypassing, cancel culture and addiction. The culture and technology of the modern age have given us more reasons than ever to feel anxious. Danielle reminds us to meet and treat this ...