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e-motion wellness podcastThe Truth About Healing: Dr. Samantha Harte on Trauma and TransformationOn this powerful episode of the E-Motion Wellness Podcast, we welcome Dr. Samantha Harte — author, trauma expert, and one of the most compassionate voices in the world of healing and transformation.Dr. Harte brings raw truth and wisdom as she dives into her own story of trauma, pain, and the journey to becoming whole. We talk about what it really takes to break cycles, heal old wounds, and step into the most powerful version of ourselves.Whether you’ve been through heartbreak, loss, addiction, or you’re simply ready to level up your emotional health — this epi...2025-07-2957 min
The Truth About AddictionPerfectly Imperfect: Finding Freedom in the Messy Middle with Dr. Samantha HarteSend us a textWhat happens when the very traits that once helped you succeed become the prison bars holding you captive? In this raw and revelatory solo episode, Dr. Samantha Harte takes us on a deeply personal journey through her battle with perfectionism—a character trait that drove her to academic excellence, cocaine addiction, marital crisis, and ultimately, profound transformation.Drawing from her recent Harte Conscious Creators event, Dr. Harte vulnerably shares how her need to control everyone and everything manifested when facing failure or uncertainty. From plagiarizing a college paper to preserve her st...2025-07-2832 min
Female Athlete Nutrition231: Perfectionism & Addiction: Dr. Samantha Harte's Approach to Holistic HealingIn this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes speaks with Dr. Samantha Harte, a distinguished physical therapist, author, and advocate for holistic wellness. Dr. Harte shares her journey through addiction, perfectionism, and trauma, highlighting how these personal struggles influenced her professional path.She discusses the importance of addressing root issues such as childhood trauma and the need for control, and offers insight into her framework based on the 12 Steps to help others find healing and resilience. The conversation delves into the parallels between addiction and over-exercise or obsessive dieting, urging listeners to...2025-07-031h 03
The Big SilenceThe Cure for Everything? Self-Forgiveness: Dr. Samantha Harte on Battling Addiction, Betrayal, and Rewriting Her StoryWhat happens when you confront your darkest moments and choose to heal, instead of staying stuck in the pain?In this raw and inspiring episode of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn is joined by Dr. Samantha Harte, author of Breaking the Circuit. She’s a physical therapist, author, and sobriety advocate. Harte opens up about rebuilding her life after addiction and navigating a traumatic childhood. Through it all, she discovered the healing power of vulnerability and forgiveness, ultimately learning to rewire her brain and change her story.Her picture-perfect high school existence masked unbearable pain, le...2025-07-021h 07
The Hit of Happiness PodcastFinding Joy After Trauma with Dr. Samantha HarteOn this episode of the pod, Brian sits down with Dr. Samantha Harte, a therapist, author, and self-worth advocate to explore the journey from pain to power. Dr. Harte combines neuroscience, trauma-informed healing, and raw personal experience to help people reclaim their self-worth and live unapologetically. In this episode, we talk about breaking free from people-pleasing, sobriety, healing emotional wounds, and learning to trust your inner voice. If you’ve ever struggled to feel “enough,” this conversation will resonate with you! Dr. Samantha Harte's WebsiteInstagramBook: Breaking the Circuit2025-06-291h 02The Truth About AddictionSurvival Mode: The Comedy and Tragedy of Being Too Damn StrongSend us a textTraumatic experiences shape us in profound ways, often gifting us with remarkable strengths that help us survive—but what happens when those same strengths become barriers to our healing?This captivating panel discussion features Paige and Joe, two individuals who've faced devastating traumas yet found ways to transform their adaptive traits from potential liabilities back into personal assets. Their stories offer a masterclass in self-awareness and emotional growth.Joe, paralyzed after a military service injury in 2007, shares how his unwavering positivity and resilience helped him adapt to life in a...2025-06-2041 min
That Sober Guy PodcastDr. Samantha Harte – Rewiring Recovery & Breaking the CircuitWhat happens when you take a powerhouse motivational speaker, an author who’s flipping the script on the Twelve Steps, and a brutally honest podcast host who's been rocking the sober mic since 2014? You get this week’s episode of That Sober Guy Podcast—the number one sober podcast for people who are ready to ditch the chaos and live with purpose.This week, we sit down with Dr. Samantha Harte, author of Breaking The Circuit and host of The Truth About Addiction Podcast. She’s on a mission to help people rewrite their recovery stories—and spoiler alert...2025-06-2047 minThe Truth About AddictionTurning Character Traits from Liabilities Into Assets: A Raw Conversation with EntrepreneursSend us a textWhat happens when the very traits that make you successful in your career become obstacles in your personal life? This riveting panel discussion featuring coaches Alejandra Perez and Michael Graham explores the fascinating terrain of redirecting character traits from liabilities into assets.Alejandra, a self-described driven optimist who reinvented herself multiple times across engineering, sales, and entrepreneurship, reveals how excessive positivity without preparation led to business failure. Rather than abandoning her optimistic nature, she found ways to ground it in reality while maintaining its motivational power. Her journey offers profound insights...2025-06-1827 minThe Truth About AddictionWhen My Sister Died, I Found My True PurposeSend us a textWhat happens when a physical healer discovers that treating the body alone isn't enough? After years of helping patients recover physically while maintaining my own fragile sobriety, I faced a devastating wake-up call that transformed everything.The moment my sister lost her battle with addiction, something fundamentally shifted in me. No longer could I separate my professional identity as a physical therapist from my personal journey through recovery. The carefully constructed walls between these worlds came crashing down, revealing a truth I'd been avoiding: true healing requires addressing the soul sickness...2025-06-1743 minThe Truth About AddictionFrom Battlefields to Breath Work: Military Veterans, Actors, and Entrepreneurs Share Their Healing JourneysSend us a textWhat happens when anger transforms into acceptance? When betrayal leads to forgiveness? When rage opens the door to healing? This powerful episode brings together three extraordinary individuals who've walked through fire and emerged with wisdom that could change your life.Bruce Cardenas, a former Marine who built a billion-dollar nutrition brand, shares the gut-wrenching story of business betrayal that would have broken many. Instead of seeking vengeance, he chose forgiveness—a choice informed by asking forgiveness from his own brother and watching his son battle alcoholism. His revelation that "life is ex...2025-06-0640 min
The HopeaholicsDr. Samantha Harte: The Troubles of Wearing Perfectionism | The Hopeaholics PodcastDr. Samantha Harte: The Troubles of Wearing Perfectionism | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this transformative episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Dr. Samantha Harte bares her soul, recounting a journey from addiction and spiritual bankruptcy to profound recovery and purpose. From overdosing on cocaine the night she was accepted into her doctoral program to grappling with a marital crisis marked by infidelity, Dr. Harte’s story is one of resilience and redemption. The tragic loss of her sister to a drug overdose in 2022 became the catalyst for her bestselling book, sparking a mission to integrate spirituality into health and we...2025-05-301h 30The Truth About AddictionSoul Sickness and Success: The Truth No One Tells YouSend us a textWhat happens when a successful healthcare professional faces a personal tragedy that forces her to reimagine her entire purpose? Dr. Samantha Harte's raw, vulnerable story takes us from disillusionment with the healthcare system to entrepreneurial success, and ultimately to a profound spiritual awakening following her sister's fatal overdose.Dr. Harte's journey began when she realized the healthcare system wasn't serving patients or providers. Despite her doctorate in physical therapy, she was earning just $33 an hour while witnessing trainers and yoga instructors making two to five times more. With a combination of...2025-05-2315 min
The Female Health Solution Podcast725. How to Break Cycles, Get Sober, and Reclaim Your Story with Dr. Samantha HarteAs a physical therapist, Samantha spent years treating bodies in pain. But what she uncovered was that so many of her patients — high achievers, athletes, professionals — weren’t just dealing with physical symptoms. They were carrying deep emotional wounds: perfectionism, people-pleasing, addiction to productivity, and shame. And it wasn’t just in their heads. It was in their nervous systems. In her new book, Breaking the Circuit, she shares: ✨ Her personal journey through addiction recovery, grief, and self-forgiveness ✨ How trauma patterns live in the body and affect our health ✨ Why she reinvented the 12-step re...2025-05-0253 min
Journey to the SunnysideBreaking the Circuit: Stop Self-Abandoning and Start Living w/ Dr. Samantha Harte pt. 1When Samantha Harte lost her sister to addiction, she made a vow: she would help others heal not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.Today, Dr. Samantha Harte — licensed physical therapist, trauma-informed expert, and author of Breaking the Circuit — is a leading voice on emotional resilience, self-compassion, and breaking the deep-rooted patterns that keep us stuck.In this powerful episode, Samantha shares how she evolved from a traditional 12-Step background to creating a modern, neuroscience-based approach for anyone feeling stuck or disconnected. Even if you don’t relate to the 12-Step world, her work offers a fresh...2025-04-3025 min
The Danielle K. White ShowFrom Addiction to Redemption: Dr. Samantha Harte's Raw & Powerful Journey to Self-Love and HealingIn this unforgettable episode of The Danielle K. White Show, Danielle sits down with Dr. Samantha Harte—physical therapist, entrepreneur, mother, and survivor—for a raw and inspiring conversation that dives deep into addiction, resilience, and the radical pursuit of healing.Dr. Harte shares her gripping story: from chasing dreams of stardom in Manhattan to battling a severe cocaine addiction, all while maintaining a perfect GPA and a picture-perfect exterior. She opens up about overdosing the same day she was accepted into her doctoral program, living in the chaos of substance abuse, and what it took to final...2025-04-1757 minThe Truth About AddictionOwning Your Story Will Set You FreeSend us a textSometimes our deepest pain becomes our greatest catalyst for transformation. In this raw, vulnerable solo episode, you'll hear the inspiring journey of how rock bottom moments became the foundation for an extraordinary life of purpose and healing.Dr. Samantha Harte takes us through her evolution from cocaine addict to doctor of physical therapy, revealing how her near-fatal overdose occurred on the very day she was accepted into her doctoral program. With unflinching honesty, she shares how her marital crisis—born from the aftermath of addiction—pushed her to spiritual rock bottom whil...2025-04-0127 min
Look At Me Now with Alexis ArtinHealing Perfectionism and How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience, and Joy in the Face of Trauma with Dr. Samantha HarteThis episode is brought to you by LMNT - get a FREE variety pack of the best electrolyte drink mix on the market today; no sugar, no dodgy ingredients, and amazing flavors! https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/lamn Can the pursuit of perfection lead to self-destruction, or can it pave the way for profound healing? In this episode, we welcome the inspiring Dr. Samantha Harte, DPT, a doctor of physical therapy, bestselling author, and sober life coach, who shares her journey of overcoming familial dysfunction and addiction. We explore Dr. Harte's concept of ‘soul sick’, delving into the spiri...2025-03-051h 01
Ever Forward Radio with Chase ChewningHow To Overcome Guilt and Shame and Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience and Joy in the Face of Trauma with Samantha HarteThis episode is brought to you by LMNT, Legion Athletics, and Audible. What if confronting your secrets could be the key to healing trauma and finding true purpose? Today we welcome Dr. Samantha Harte, DPT, a remarkable physical therapist, bestselling author, and life coach, who candidly shares her transformative journey from battling addiction and trauma to discovering joy and purpose. Throughout this episode, you'll learn about Dr. Harte's unique approach in reimagining the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous into a modern, trauma-informed framework that transcends the boundaries of addiction itself. Her concept of "soul sickness" resonates with anyone...2025-03-031h 12
Playing InjuredRedefining Identity and Embracing Self-Compassion with Samantha Harte (EP 129)Send us a textSamantha Harte shares her transformative journey from identity crisis and addiction to embracing authenticity and self-forgiveness. Through personal stories, she explores the power of action and healing in overcoming cultural conditioning and inner criticism.• Discussing identity and societal expectations • The impact of addiction on personal growth • Turning pain into purpose through life experiences • Courage as action rather than absence of fear • The journey to self-forgiveness and compassion • Embracing uncertainty and listening to intuition • The importance of vulnerability in healing • Creating a life aligned with true self You...2025-02-2458 min
Travis Makes MoneyMake Money After Overcoming Addiction | Samantha HarteSamantha Harte has had her share of heartbreak. Now fourteen years sober, she has suffered through her mother’s mental illness; betrayal by partners; the loss of her sister, friends, and father; multiple miscarriages; and her addiction to drugs and alcohol. Desperate for a path through the pain, she was forced to confront the hardwiring toward perfectionism that kept her sick and embrace the rewiring required to truly recover and heal.Through her medical practice, Samantha came to realize that, whether we’re addicted or not, we all suffer from some degree of soul sickness. We navigate love...2025-02-2151 minTravis Makes MoneyMake Money After Overcoming Addiction | Samantha HarteSamantha Harte has had her share of heartbreak. Now fourteen years sober, she has suffered through her mother’s mental illness; betrayal by partners; the loss of her sister, friends, and father; multiple miscarriages; and her addiction to drugs and alcohol. Desperate for a path through the pain, she was forced to confront the hardwiring toward perfectionism that kept her sick and embrace the rewiring required to truly recover and heal.Through her medical practice, Samantha came to realize that, whether we’re addicted or not, we all suffer from some degree of soul sickness. We navigate love...2025-02-2146 min
The Super Human LifeReinventing Addiction Recovery: A New Path To Freedom w/ Dr. Samantha Harte | Ep. 282In episode 282 of The Super Human Life, Coach Frank Rich sits down with Dr. Samantha Harte to dive deep into the flaws of traditional recovery programs and why breaking free from shame and embracing self-forgiveness is critical for true healing. Samantha shares her powerful journey through addiction, loss, and transformation—showing us how self-compassion, intuition, and a holistic approach to fitness and nutrition can lead to lasting change. We explore why so many recovery programs fall short, the role of grief in personal growth, and how facing our own mortality can push us toward becoming the best ve...2025-02-101h 08
Beyond Trauma73 | From Pain to Progress: Breaking Toxic Cycles | Dr. Samantha HarteIn this immensely informative episode with Dr. Samantha Harte, we discuss the kind of work it takes to break our toxic cycles and make changes that last for the long run. Samantha talks about the role our pain plays in helping us to identify the places we need to change and the importance of looking deeply and honestly at our patterns if we want those adjustments to last. She describes the multiple ways we can deceive ourselves, from fixing others to trying to control and perfect ourselves, and offers an alternative that modernizes and incorporates the 12 steps of recovery as...2025-02-0355 min
Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with AddictionSeason 3 - Ep:05 - The Perfection Trap : Rewiring Your Mind for Joy with Dr. Samantha HarteIn this episode of Faith Over Addiction, Tanya Gioia sits down with Dr. Samantha Blake Harte, a beacon of resilience who seamlessly blends her roles as a Doctor, Choreographer, Speaker, Podcast Host, Author, and Retreat Leader. Dr. Harte’s journey through profound personal trials, including her mother’s mental illness, betrayal, loss, and addiction, has led her to become a powerful guide for others. She is the author of Breaking The Circuit: How To Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience, and Joy in the Face of Trauma, where she shares a universal blueprint for overcoming adversity.2025-02-0349 min
Faith In Your Recovery PodcastEp163 Breaking the Circuit (Dr. Samantha Harte)Dr. Samantha Harte discusses her journey through addiction and grief, emphasizing the importance of empathy and connection in healing. She advocates for a modern, trauma-informed approach to the 12 Steps, focusing on self-forgiveness and emotional resilience. Harte's experiences highlight the need for deeper understanding and support for those facing trauma and loss."Breaking the Circuit" book link: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Circuit-Rewire-Resilience-Trauma/dp/B0CVC31DZSThe Truth About Addiction Podcast link: https://drsamanthaharte.com/podcast?fbclid=IwY2xjawIIY65leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZvA5IVKyW4KLeyYwBKNjpwd369Ihc0Ytrqk3N5rsABgzxRP3gLzkwfOUg_aem_O9zLrvq0nt-9T0XTbDx-8...2025-01-3144 min
Something For Everybody#329 - Dr. Samantha Harte - How to Heal and Create a Life You LoveDr. Samantha Harte joins Something For Everybody this week. Dr. Samantha is a physical therapist, author, performing artist, podcast host and sober mom of two.
In this conversation, Dr. Samantha and I explore themes of personal growth, resilience, and the journey of self-discovery. We discuss the challenges of seeking help, the impact of loss, and the importance of self-trust in parenting. We both share our experiences with mental health and how we have turned pain into purpose, emphasizing the significance of self-compassion and the lessons learned from our struggles. Finally, Samantha shares her journey into public speaking...2025-01-141h 13
THE MILLION DOLLAR BRANDERS PODCASTEPISODE 41: BREAKING THE CIRCUIT FOR MILLION DOLLAR SUCCESS FT. DR SAMANTHA HARTEIn this transformative episode of The Million Dollar Branders Podcast, Justine interviews Dr. Samantha Harte, the brilliant mind behind the book "Breaking the Circuit".
Known for her groundbreaking insights into rewiring the brain for success, Dr. Harte shares her expertise on unlocking potential in life, business, and entrepreneurship. Discover the strategies to break free from limiting beliefs, build unshakable resilience, and design the mindset of a true high achiever.
Whether you're scaling your business or seeking clarity in your personal journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your game.2024-12-2348 min
Warriors Unmasked169. Rewiring Your Mind For Hope and Body with Dr. Samantha HarteIn this captivating episode of Warriors Unmasked, Chuck Thuss sits down with Dr. Samantha Harte, a physical therapist, author, and podcast host who embodies resilience and transformation. With more than two decades of experience in fitness and wellness, Dr. Harte shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming addiction, silencing her inner critic, and finding joy and resilience after trauma. Dr. Harte opens up about her struggles growing up in a household with addiction and mental health challenges, her own battle with substance abuse, and how she hit rock bottom before finding the strength to rebuild her life...2024-12-1742 min
Hopeful and Wholesome: Wellness, Nutrition, Inner Healing and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and EntrepreneursTrauma, recovery, and reinventing the 12 steps with Dr. Samantha HarteSend us a textDr. Samantha Harte is a physical therapist, best-selling author, performing artist, podcast host, and sober mom of two. She has been featured on CBS and abc7 and in People magazine, US Weekly, In Touch, Time magazine and The New York Post for her expertise on the intersection of mind-body health and wellness. Her self help memoir, Breaking The Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience and Joy in the Face of Trauma, is a modern, trauma-informed take on the 12 steps of recovery so that anyone, addict or not, can turn their...2024-12-0452 min