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DetachedThe Profound (and Psychological) Impact of Ritual on Mental HealthThis week I’m sharing something deeply personal that has radically shifted my mental health and spiritual connection, ritual. Not routine. Not productivity hacks. Ritual. The kind that grounds you when anxiety spikes, helps you let go when attachment tightens, and recalibrates you when overwhelm takes over.After a season of intense growth, emotional release, and deep spiritual awakening, I realized how powerful intentional rituals have been in regulating my nervous system and anchoring me back into myself. We touch on the actual science that proves its ability to improve mental health, self-confidence, and overall we...
2026-02-1635 minDetachedUnraveling the Patriarchy: The Harm, The Silence, and How Men Create More Safety for WomenTrigger Warning: Mentions of sexual assault and r*peThis is one of the most vulnerable and necessary conversations I’ve ever shared. In this episode, I speak openly about women’s safety, the patriarchal system we live in, and how deeply normalized harm towards women truly is. I reflect on my own lived experience of sexual assault and harassment, collective trauma through these horrific times, and the moment that forced me to see these systems more clearly than ever before.This episode is not about attacking men. It’s about accountability, awareness, and th...
2026-02-0922 minDetachedThe Power of Owning Your Story: A Masterclass in MagnetismThis episode is deep, personal, and very close to my heart. I’m sharing a live teaching on detachment, identity, and why learning to feel safe being seen changes everything.We talk about the stories we tell ourselves to stay small, the shame many of us carry quietly, and how often we outsource safety instead of building it within ourselves.I share my own journey through writing, storytelling, and self expression, including how owning my story became one of the most healing experiences of my life. This conversation is about choosing yourself, forgiving who you’ve b...
2026-02-021h 18DetachedThe Top 4 Writing & Publishing Myths: From Editor-in-Chief of Landon Hail PressIf you’ve ever fantasized about becoming a published author, but you’ve let fear get in the way - this one’s for you. I’m sharing a live workshop I delivered at ALIGN - an powerful annual conference geared towards helping you step into your Higher Self. I dive into the top 4 writing and publishing myths I’ve seen in my career, breakdown the truth of the process, and dispel beliefs that stop people before they ever begin.We talk identity before mindset as your greatest asset because no amount of tools will help if you don’t...
2026-01-2626 minDetachedLike Attracts Like: Protecting Your Energy Come back with me to 2018 to revisit my first book, The Less Effect: Design Your Life for Happiness & Purpose. I’m reading an excerpt from Chapter 4, “Like Attracts Like,” - a real snapshot of who I was then: a cluttered mess with questionable friendships and a little too much Netflix…oh, and anxiety I kept brushing off as “that’s just how I am.”We talk about why this work never ends and how to keep your peace living on this earth, aka full-time distraction machine. I get into how your stuff, your habits, your people, and your environme...
2026-01-1915 minDetachedReal Vulnerability vs Performative Vulnerability: The Cheat Code to LifeThis is a VERY special episode…why? Because we just hit one year of the show! Episode 52, hallelujah! And I thought what better topic to dive into than the theme that has stretched me the most: Vulnerability - the real kind.I share why I didn’t launch right away holding episodes and marketing for months, how safety and vulnerability actually work together, and the hard truth I had to face about hyper-independence and emotional availability.And this episode isn’t without me taking off the mask and dropping the armor for a behind-the-scenes look at how...
2026-01-1231 minDetachedThe Less Effect: Design Your Life for Happiness & PurposeIt’s officially 2026, and I’m here with a quick reality check: the Gregorian “new year” is a made-up date, but we can still use it for momentum. Today I’m walking you through the framework from my book, “The Less Effect: Design Your Life for Happiness & Purpose”. We dive into how “less” isn’t just about stuff, but about alignment in all areas. We’ll start with the easy wins (your physical space), then move into your social environment (who guides you closer to you), and finish with habits (are you driving the ship, or are your habits dri...
2026-01-0520 minDetachedBeing Nonchalant is Blocking Your Love Life: The “Chill” Era is OverIf there’s one thing blocking you from love in your life, it’s this: being the “cool girl” (or guy). Nothing amazing that I’ve attracted in life came from being nonchalant - it came from being unapologetic…and a little delusional. In this episode, I touch on the people-pleasing identity I carried for years and the pride I carried for staying chill and unbothered. How what I feel and expressing it fully (after all - I am a Pisces!) has changed my relationships, my dating life, and the way I show up for myself and my values.
2025-12-2929 minDetachedInside My First Brain Mapping Session- Part 2: Trauma, Hypervigilance, Resilience, and NeurofeedbackThis episode is a continuation of one of the most vulnerable things I’ve ever shared: a peek into the trauma mapped inside my brain. Sitting with Sarah Murphy for part two of my brain mapping session changed the way I understand my past, my nervous system, and the way healing really works. And wow, was it validating. We talk honestly about sleep, anxiety, anger, resilience, and what happens when your brain has been stuck in survival mode for years. If you’ve ever wondered whether your body can truly recover, or if you’re just wired this w...
2025-12-2232 minDetachedInside My First Brain Mapping Session-Part 1: Foundations & Brainwaves overviewThis episode is part one of a two part series, peeling back the curtain to my most expensive asset: my brain! You’re getting a front row seat to a live session walking through the results of a Brain Mapping session. Seeing my brain patterns laid out in front of me was equal parts nerve-racking and validating. After years of living in hyper vigilance, grief, and insomnia in my past, I finally got to see how my brain adapted and protected me.Learning what my brain has been carrying showed me how much is actually possible when yo...
2025-12-1535 minDetachedHow Celibacy Turned Me Into a Magnet for My DesiresThis one is personal, one where I am taking you through my celibacy journey - yes, you read that right. What it has revealed about my relationship with self and how it completely shifted my sense of worthiness, intimacy, and magnetism. This isn't about being anti-sex or anti-pleasure. This is about no longer abandoning myself for validation or escape.Over the last year and a half, choosing celibacy has opened my mind in ways I never expected. It pushed me inward, cleared out old patterns, and rebuilt my sense of safety and connection from the inside-out. If...
2025-12-0835 minDetachedA Mother Son Jam Session You Didn’t Know You Needed!Welcoming my first guest on the show, my sweet Landon Hail. If you have had the pleasure of getting to know this incredible boy through my social media, you know he is a very unique soul. He showed up with his full heart, his big imagination, and all the stories he’s been dying to tell you (and honestly, I was just along for the ride).There’s something incredible about hearing how a seven year-old experiences creativity, family, and faith. We covered everything from songwriting to cassette tapes to meeting rock stars - and yes, I tear...
2025-12-0132 minDetachedThe Importance of Language in Overcoming Imposter SyndromeThis episode digs into something so many of us neglect the crucial role it plays: the way we speak to ourselves and about our circumstances. Our words shape so much more than our mood. They shape our choices, our limits, and our sense of who we are. The best part is that shifting this starts with tiny, doable tweaks, not a full life overhaul.I break down why your brain clings to old stories, how negative language keeps you feeling stuck, and why imposter syndrome shows up right when you think you are finally leveling up. You...
2025-11-2436 minDetachedLIFE = Living In Fullest ExpressionIn this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to live in your fullest expression - because LIFE itself stands for Living In Fullest Expression. I share how years of conditioning, fear of rejection, and people-pleasing keep us small, and why choosing truth over comfort is the only way to live free.I also explore the negative impacts from suppressing your truth and silencing your soul. This one’s about finding your voice, shaking over faking, and remembering that expression isn’t selfish- it’s healing.Highlights:...
2025-11-1731 minDetached25 Signs Your Nervous System Is Actually Healing (Part 2)In this follow-up to Part 1, I’m sharing the next set of personal signs that showed me my nervous system was actually healing. From giving without guilt to finding joy in the tiniest moments, these shifts are proof that peace doesn’t always arrive with fireworks - it often sneaks in quietly.I get real about what healing looks like, that it can be messy and human (and sometimes hilarious). Calm isn’t a destination - it’s a practice your body learns over time. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re making progress, this may just be the...
2025-11-1032 minDetached25 Signs Your Nervous System Is Actually Healing (Part 1)Ever wondered if your body is actually getting better, or if you’re just adjusting to the chaos? In this episode, I’m breaking down Part 1 of the 25 signs that your nervous system is truly healing. Sometimes the shifts aren’t monumental, but instead, micro-changes that mean progress is happening, even when you’re not conscious of it.I touch on my small personal wins - when I started to notice I was truly healing, major perspective shifts, how I began to show up in relationships differently, and ways my own relationship with self has evolved. My goal is...
2025-11-0331 minDetachedThe Fine Line Between Your Excuse and Your ReasonCome be a fly on the wall at a recent Keynote for HerIntention 2.0 in Denver, CO - a women’s gathering focused on health & wellness from the inside-out. I open up about the messy, beautiful reality of letting go of who I thought I had to be and finding freedom in my truth. From climbing the corporate ladder all the way to the executive suite to hitting rock bottom as a single mom, I share the moment I stopped chasing approval and started living from Truth.We talk about shame, storytelling, and the fine line bet...
2025-10-2723 minDetachedFrom Overthinking to Inner Knowing: How to Strengthen Your IntuitionEver feel like your brain is juggling a hundred tabs and none of them are loading?In this episode, I talk about about how to stop letting the noise outside of you run the show and start waking up to and trusting what the inside is trying to tell you. I’ll share how to recognize when you’re tuned in (and when you’re not), why society trains us to ignore our gut, and simple ways to strengthen that inner knowing.If you’re craving more ease, clarity, and peace in your daily dec...
2025-10-2029 minDetachedLiving the Analog Life: Finding Peace in a Digital WorldEver feel like life got louder, faster, and somehow emptier?In this episode, we dive deep into nostalgia for simpler times and our current state of technology and relationship dynamics. You’ll learn why I’ve been slowly trading digital chaos for something I call “analog life” - from getting a landline (yes, seriously) to teaching my son the magic of cassette tapes. I talk about how rapid technological advancements have rewired our behavior, what it’s cost us in real connection, and how to reclaim it without having to completely isolate yourself from society.
2025-10-1332 minDetachedThird Shift as a Single Mompreneur & The Trap of ComparisonI thought it was time for a real and raw life update, y’all. In this episode, I leave the fluff by the wayside and get honest about what it’s really like running a business while raising my son as a single mom across the country from my only support system. I dive into the late nights, the deadlines, the endless to-do list and what healing actually looks like in the midst of a 7 year marathon. But don’t worry! I also share the tools that have helped me stay out of the trap of comparison and fee...
2025-10-0643 minDetachedWhy You're Hiding & How to Stop Playing SmallWhat if the thing that’s really keeping you stuck isn’t time or confidence, but the parts of your story you’ve hidden away? In this episode, I open up about the day that changed everything for me, when I finally let the scary parts of me be seen. I dive deep into all the reasons we stay small, why fear of judgment feels so heavy, how ego tricks us into staying quiet, and what actually happens when you give yourself permission to share your truth. Writing my story and exposing it to the world was the fre...
2025-09-2937 minDetachedThe Missing Link Adding To Our Country’s DivideWhat if the missing link to hearing one another isn’t speaking louder, but instead becoming more inquisitive? In this episode, I share how fear and division have has broadened the gap in the US, and why choosing curiosity has been the shift that personally brought me back to peace. I open up about my own journey from rage for the state of our country to calm, and how embodying love in small everyday ways can change everything.Listen to learn how to claim your own peace regardless of the noise, to bring you bac...
2025-09-2229 minDetachedCreating a Fortress of Safety to Withstand The Hard TimesIt’s likely that the world will never stop throwing curveballs your way, especially if you’ve chosen the path of personal growth. In order to weather these storms, we need to harness the skill of establishing safety in our life. But the first step is understanding that this isn’t something to be borrowed, but something you must create on your own. In this episode, I share the list of “anchors” that keep me steady through the chaos in order to feel stronger and more at home in my body and mind - and how each one at thei...
2025-09-1538 minDetachedSuicide Prevention & How To Make a DifferenceIn this episode I speak openly about suicide and suicide prevention. Please listen with care and only if you feel in the right headspace. If you are struggling right now, you are not alone. You can call or text 988 in the US for immediate support, or reach out to local crisis services where you are.This week I’m talking about something that is heavy, personal, and deeply important. September is Suicide Prevention Month and in the past week alone, I’ve lost two people I know and I am very shaken and still processing. But I cann...
2025-09-0832 minDetached7 Things I Would Have Done Differently After Writing My First BookWriting and publishing my first book came with a LOT of trial and error, let me tell you. In this episode I’m sharing the top seven things I would have done differently so you don’t have to repeat my mistakes. From treating writing as a healing process, to owning my author identity, to actually having a post-launch plan (yes, that part matters too), I’m pulling back the curtain on what really makes your book a success.Whether you’re writing your first book or preparing for your next one, these are the shifts that can save...
2025-09-0137 minDetachedThe Story I Never Thought I’d Share - Until I DidIf you’ve been making excuses for years for why you can’t write a book, this episode is for you. For years I told myself I wasn’t ready to write a book. Not qualified enough. Not interesting enough. But the truth? It was a serious worthiness issue that permeated my entire life. The fear of rejection and abandonment kept me paralyzed when it came to my full expression. In this episode, I’m taking you right into the moment I stopped hiding behind titles and expectations and finally let my story be seen. I’ll...
2025-08-2533 minDetachedBook 2 Sneak Peek: The Unknown Stop Between Good and GreatIf you’ve ever settled for “good” to avoid pain, you’re in the right place.In this episode I’m sharing another teaser for my upcoming book, disrupting how you’ve looked at your breakdowns in the past. It’s not just “breakdown to breakthrough” - it’s the step on the journey that most people never realize. We’re talking through the messy middle, how to make rock bottom your best friend, and the mindset shifts that keep me going when life feels heavy. Avoiding the hard stuff means avoiding the great stuff too. Creating our best...
2025-08-1809 minDetachedHow Writing a Book Changed My Life ForeverSharing with you my full keynote I gave live in San Diego at an event hosted by our PR partner at Landon Hail Press. I go deep into how I was able to write and publish my first book back in 2018 and the crazy journey to get there. I go into the heart of writing which is the power of telling your story, and how publishing a book isn't just about words on a page. It's about healing, being seen, and true freedom no one can take from you. If you’ve ever filled yourself with...
2025-08-1135 minDetachedWhat I Left Behind in my 20s and 30sWhen I hit 40, it was like all of my f*cks suddenly left me. Well, most of them anyway. In this episode, I unpack the 12 things I’ve proudly left behind in my 20s and 30s - from needing to be liked or skinny to chasing perfection and constantly being available.Join me in a raw and refreshing reflection on self-worth, boundaries, and what truly matters in life as you get older. If you’ve ever questioned why you’re still caring about things that drain you and sacrifice your well-being, this might be the gentle...
2025-08-0441 minDetachedThe 3-Step Process for Healing Trauma In The BrainSometimes anxiety, “laziness”, and exhaustion isn’t just that - it’s your trauma.In this episode, I unpack the science of fear and trauma on the body and the brain, and how this can turn into a physical injury. I’m sharing the real reasons fear keeps us stuck, how trauma impairs our brain, and the powerful 3-step process that will rewire your brain and heal your soul.If you’ve been living with daily fear and feel like you need the jaws of life to get you out, this one is for you.Highlig...
2025-07-2823 minDetachedThe 3-Step Process for Healing Trauma in the BrainSometimes anxiety, “laziness”, and exhaustion isn’t just that - it’s your trauma.In this episode, I unpack the science of fear and trauma on the body and the brain, and how this can turn into a physical injury. I’m sharing the real reasons fear keeps us stuck, how trauma impairs our brain, and the powerful 3-step process that will rewire your brain and heal your soul.If you’ve been living with daily fear and feel like you need the jaws of life to get you out, this one is for you.
2025-07-2823 minDetachedForgiveness: The Missing Practice to Unlock Your Freedom & AbundanceWhat if the thing holding you back isn’t your lack of meditation, breathwork, or journaling but the forgiveness you think you’ve already done?In this episode, I’m talking about the kind of healing work most of us skip, especially when the person we need to forgive is still in our life. I’ll walk you through what it really takes to move from avoidance into awareness, and why true freedom only comes when we’re willing to face what we’ve buried.Here are the Highlights:Highlights: (4:05) Forgiveness as the key to...
2025-07-2132 minDetachedFrom Religious Trauma to Finding God AgainWe’re going into a subject I have been navigating privately until now. In this episode, I’m sharing my journey of some low-key religious trauma to other trauma I have experienced actually routing me back to God. From being shunned by the Catholic Church to cults to finding my way back to my faith, it’s been a wild ride. I talk about what it means to detach from the conditioning, to question the version of God you were handed, and to build a relationship with faith that feels true to you.Highlights
2025-07-1428 minDetachedPART 2 - The H.E.A.R.T. Technique: From Food Stamps to 6-FiguresWe’re picking up where we left off with part two of the H.E.A.R.T. Technique. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, you definitely want to go back and do that! But if you’re here for the next steps of this undeniable process of how to become an abundance magnet, buckle the f*ck up! I share what this looks like to go from hustling to “get” to recalibrating to attract. In this episode, we dive deep into money vs abundance and how knowing the difference helps dissolve your blocks to financial w...
2025-07-0732 minDetachedPART 1 - The H.E.A.R.T. Technique: From Food Stamps to 6-FiguresI’ve been asked more times than I can count, “how did you do it?” How did I go from my entire life collapsing with no income as a single mom with a newborn to making 6-figures in less than a year?In this episode, I’m sharing the process that changed my life, one that I carefully deconstructed so you have a powerful guide to abundance, one that collapses space and time. And I may go into a story I’ve avoided telling for a long time - the one that completely flipped my relationship with money, ide...
2025-06-3032 minDetachedMy Personal Dating & Relationship ChecklistThis episode is for anyone who’s ever second-guessed themselves in love (which is pretty much all of us!)I’m walking you through my personal dating and relationship checklist, not as a set of rigid rules, but as a tool to stay in alignment with who I am and what I really want. Think of it as a gentle nudge back to yourself when the noise of dating, relationships, or even marriage gets too loud.I’m sharing the real questions I ask - the kind that cut through the fluff and help you see wha...
2025-06-2331 minDetachedMy Personal Dating & Relationship ChecklistThis episode is for anyone who’s ever second-guessed themselves in love (which is pretty much all of us!)I’m walking you through my personal dating and relationship checklist, not as a set of rigid rules, but as a tool to stay in alignment with who I am and what I really want. Think of it as a gentle nudge back to yourself when the noise of dating, relationships, or even marriage gets too loud.I’m sharing the real questions I ask - the kind that cut through the fluff and help you see wha...
2025-06-2331 minDetachedBecome The Owner & Gatekeeper of Your Self-WorthIn this episode, I’m sharing the top five tips that have put me on the path to mastering my self-worth: both building and protecting it. Not just once, but again and again, especially when life gets noisy and chaotic. These are real life tools I use constantly to stay grounded in who I really am that you can implement today.We’ll talk about your environment being a mirror to what you really think of yourself and how play, your relationship dynamics, and personal boundaries all greatly shape your sense of worth. If you’ve ever outsou...
2025-06-1624 minDetachedBook 2 Sneak Peek: The Danger Of Silver LiningsIn this short but meaningful episode, I'm reading an excerpt from my next book - a piece that came from a major catalyst: one of my “failed” relationships. I give a sneak peek not just into my book, but into a very vulnerable part of my life. Tune in to learn how I used silver linings to avoid facing what was really happening in a relationship that looked calm on the surface but was quietly chipping away at me.If you’ve ever clung to the “bright side” a little too tightly, this one's going to land.
2025-06-0908 minDetachedGet Out of Your Own Way & Cultivate a Life of TruthIn this episode, I’m sharing something that’s been seven years in the making. I recorded this one from the desert to emphasize what happens when you give yourself the gift of space - not just an escape from the mundane or the chaotic, but a chance to actually slow down, reflect, and pinpoint where you may be living in survival mode. I know I did for longer than I needed to. We talk about what operating in hyper-vigilance does to your system, your mind, and your reality and how to shift into feeling safe and calm...
2025-06-0237 minDetached14 Signs to Test Your Maturity LevelEver felt like you're just pretending, waiting for that magical moment when you finally feel like an adult? I know for many years I did. In this episode, I’m unpacking what maturity really means to me beyond the surface stuff and straight into how we treat ourselves, show up for our future selves, and stop living for everyone else’s comfort first. When it all boils down to it, maturity is taking responsibility for the fact that we only have this one life.Tune in where I share 14 ways that I have personally stepped into true adul...
2025-05-2635 minDetachedSelf-Care Vs Self-PreservationI used to think self-care was something I had to figure out completely on my own, but after many burnouts, realized I’d taken it too far. It became clear the version of self-care we’re fed by society might be quietly wearing us down and that it’s missing a few critical complements. On the flipside, I’m sharing a key element to self-care and well-being: self-preservation. I dive deep into how to set standards that protect not only your peace, but your overall wellness. I share how saying “no” and letting people go has become a staple in m...
2025-05-1937 minDetachedAttachment Theory: How I Finally Felt Secure in LoveIf you've ever felt like you're too much, not enough, or constantly guessing where you stand with someone, I’ve got you. In this episode I’m sharing the two biggest shifts that helped me go from flailing with anxiety in relationships to feeling insanely secure.Attachment theory changed how I show up in love, friendships, and even how I treat the most important person in my life: myself. This is life changing information I wish my last handful of therapists taught me, but since they didn’t, someone has to step up and do it!Tune...
2025-05-1333 minDetachedAttachment Theory: How I Finally Felt Secure in LoveIf you've ever felt like you're too much, not enough, or constantly guessing where you stand with someone, I’ve got you. In this episode I’m sharing the two biggest shifts that helped me go from flailing with anxiety in relationships to feeling insanely secure.Attachment theory changed how I show up in love, friendships, and even how I treat the most important person in my life: myself. This is life changing information I wish my last handful of therapists taught me, but since they didn’t, someone has to step up and do it!Tune...
2025-05-1233 minDetachedNew Moon, Sacred Tea, and Forest Bathing: A Recipe for Magical HealingIf you’ve ever bitten your tongue, masked your feelings, or shape-shifted to fit in, this episode might just hit home.I’m sharing what happened when I stepped out of my comfort zone and into a New Moon gathering that involved forest bathing (aka Shinrin-Yoku), a sacred tea ceremony, and a moment that cracked something wide open in me.Oh…and I cried in front of a bunch of strangers. And I didn’t apologize for it to make everyone comfortable. Big breakthrough for yours truly. This conversation is about what happ...
2025-05-0534 minDetachedBook 2 Sneak Peek: Destruction, Rehab & Creating Our ParadiseWhat if paradise isn’t out there, but right in tne moments that you choose to be with? In this episode, I’m doing something a little different - I’m reading a sneak peek from my next book I’m in the middle of writing. Yep, this is an unedited journal entry straight from the manuscript. It’s raw, real, and something I felt deeply called to share.This excerpt explores the messy beauty of parenting, presence, and the peace that comes when we stop constantly chasing chasing happiness. It’s not polished, but it’s honest - and...
2025-04-2811 minDetachedHow To Detect & Build Healthy FriendshipsFriendships aren’t just a nice-to-have. They can be the very thing that’s holding you back or helping you grow, depending on how healthy they are.In this episode, Samantha shares the big takeaways from a recent event with Eli Harwood (aka Attachment Nerd) and breaks down what secure friendships actually look like.Spoiler: it’s less about matching hobbies and more about emotional safety, boundaries, and being able to say the hard things without the whole thing falling apart.It’s a thoughtful, real-world chat that might get you thinking differently about wh...
2025-04-2133 minDetachedSingle Motherhood & The Superpower of ReceivingWe’re keepin’ it real today, folks. I recorded this episode in my car outside a coffee shop under a fuzzy jacket with a mini travel mic, because life doesn’t wait for the perfect setup…especially when you’re a single parent running a business and juggling all the things (it me). I’m finally sharing parts of my childhood I’ve only scratched the surface of in 15+ years of therapy, how it’s shown up in my current reality of motherhood, dating, and social life, and what it’s taken to break patterns I was repeating from my p...
2025-04-1435 minDetachedBody Image & Navigating Society’s Impossible StandardsIn this episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal. I open up about my ongoing journey with body image, disordered eating patterns, and the pressure to meet impossible beauty standards.From postpartum changes to memories that shaped how I see myself, I’m unpacking the thoughts I’ve carried for years and the new awareness that’s beginning to shift things. This isn’t about perfection.It’s about truth, healing, and learning to see my body for what it’s done, not just how it looks.If you’ve ever struggled with your reflection...
2025-04-0735 minDetachedMy Sobriety Journey & Deconstruction of AddictionI’ve never really shared the full story behind why I stopped drinking, but in this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain. It wasn’t a rock bottom moment or dramatic wake-up call—it was a quiet but certain knowing that alcohol just wasn’t part of who I wanted to be anymore. I talk about how booze impacts the brain, the sneaky ways it shaped my decisions, and the emotional fog it kept me in for years.There’s also grief. Grief for the old version of me, for the connections and habits I had to leave beh...
2025-03-3141 minDetachedBecoming EXPOSED: Expansion Through Shame, Judgment, Loss, & ResponsibilityEver felt like you're hiding pieces of yourself, worried about what others might think? In this special episode, I'm sharing my opening Keynote from our annual event, FEMPOWERED where we explored the powerful theme of that year: “Exposed”.I’m my experience of over 8 years in entrepreneurship and building my dream business and life, I have personally experienced the many levels - and devils - of expansion. There are four clear bridges on this journey that one needs to cross in order to evolve in success and fulfilment. Shame - getting honest with yourself about where y...
2025-03-2418 minDetachedCompelling Storytelling to Drive Your Business & Brand ForwardIn this episode, I’m excited to share insights from a recent workshop I led with the incredible Brooke Berndt and Grace Perry. We dove deep into the transformative power of storytelling and how being vulnerable and authentic in your branding can truly build trust and attract the right audience.I walk you through my own journey - from being an accountant to launching a successful business - and share how storytelling helped me overcome personal challenges and business fears. If you’ve ever held back from fully stepping into your true self or sharing your story, this...
2025-03-1750 minDetachedSelf-Worth, Detachment, and Power: 40 Things I’ve Learned in 40 YearsForty years, forty lessons, and a whole lot of unlearning. In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest insights I’ve gained along the way - about self-worth, boundaries, fear, and why peace isn’t about avoiding chaos but learning to stand strong within it.If you’ve ever felt like you’re running out of time, questioning your path, or waiting for the “right moment,” consider this your reminder that the life you want starts when you decide it does. Let’s talk about growth, letting go, and stepping into your power.Here are the Highligh...
2025-03-1035 minDetachedStopping Patterns at the Root to Regulate Your SystemIn this episode we unlock a massive key to freedom - learning how to create regulated nervous system responses to our outside world. I break down the cascade of events that occur during a trigger or “activation” and how to bring awareness to these responses at the root. (This is purely informational to allow you to understand what occurs in the moment.)If you are finding yourself operating from past wounds and continuously caught in repeated cycles, this conversation will help you take back your power. You will learn about one of the most powerful tools for inte...
2025-03-0325 minDetachedHow to Use Your Voice and Lose All Your F*cksIn this episode, I’m sharing what it means to use your voice and live in truth, even when it feels uncomfortable. I talk about a recent coaching session with a potential author and why the journey to self-expression is so personal. Speaking up, being seen, and standing in your truth can bring fear, but it’s where real change begins.I reflect on the patterns we carry, the stories we believe, and how conflict often shows up to push us toward growth. I also get honest about the fear of being judged and the shift that happ...
2025-02-2435 minDetachedThe Role of the Conscious & Subconscious Mind in Creating our RealityIn this episode, we’re unpacking the power of the subconscious mind, inspired by Neville Goddard’s Feeling Is the Secret.It’s all about shifting from wishful thinking to embodied belief - because your subconscious isn’t fact-checking, it’s simply making real whatever you accept as true.If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of doubt or wondered why certain patterns keep repeating, then I’ve got you. We’re talking about breaking free from limiting beliefs, rewiring your thoughts, and using the connection between your conscious and subconscious mind to step fully in...
2025-02-1727 minDetachedCelebrating Loss: Wearing Your Mess & Not Apologizing For ItWhat if loss wasn’t something to fear but something to celebrate? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my keynote at FEMpowered, where I explored how loss isn’t an ending—it’s an opening. Whether it’s relationships, beliefs, or old identities, every loss creates space for something new, and learning to detach from outdated narratives is the key to real freedom.I share my personal process for embracing loss, navigating the discomfort of stepping into a bigger version of myself, and trusting that what’s meant for us will always align. ...
2025-02-1020 minDetachedDating, Identity, and Personal PowerSharing a deeply personal experience, I discuss how practicing radical self-love and setting clear boundaries shifted my relationships, identity, and approach to life.You’ll discover why choosing discomfort over familiar pain can be the catalyst for growth and personal power. If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-betrayal or unsure how to embrace your truth, this episode offers inspiration, practical insights, and a reminder that love and healing begin with you.Here are the highlights:(2:02) The Power of Vulnerability and Healing(5:40) Single Motherhood and Personal Evolution(8:51) Explo...
2025-02-0334 minDetachedThe Number One Missing Modality in HealingIn this episode, I explore the power of detachment and why releasing the beliefs that keep us small is the ultimate act of self-love. Sharing my personal journey and the lessons I’ve learned as a coach and publisher, I’ll guide you toward embracing your truth and uncovering the freedom that comes with surrender.We’ll discuss why expressing your authentic self isn’t just healing for you but also for those around you. If you’ve ever felt stuck or silenced, this is your invitation to take one small, radical step toward owning your story and your v...
2025-01-2726 minDetachedHow to Release Control and Meet True PeaceIn this episode, I share my own humbling journey of releasing control, from meticulously planning my son’s birth to facing the unexpected and redefining my perspective on safety and surrender. I’ll walk you through how the illusion of control often creates more struggle and why detachment is the path to freedom and miracles.We’ll explore the deeply ingrained belief that control equals safety, how it shapes our lives, and the liberating power of trusting a higher plan. If you’ve ever felt stuck, exhausted by over-planning, or overwhelmed by expectations, this episo...
2025-01-2729 minDetachedTRAILERDetached is a podcast for those ready to release the weight of judgment, let go of limiting stories, and embrace the truth of who they are. Hosted by Samantha Joy, it explores the power of self-love, surrender, and detachment to create freedom, peace, and clarity.Each episode offers honest conversations, practical tools, and thought-provoking insights on identity, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and more. Discover what’s possible when old narratives are left behind, and space is made for the life you were always meant to live.Resources:Join SJ...
2025-01-2302 min
Time to Pivot079: Make Waves With Your MessageLet’s talk about getting your story and expertise heard through audio platforms, creating a great impact around the world.I’m thrilled to announce the partnership between two of my faves, Lynsay Anne Gould of Wavemakers Audio (formerly The Podcast Boutique) and Samantha Joy of Landon Hail Press! These women have helped produce my multi award-winning, international chart-topping podcasts, YouTube channel, bestselling book and audiobook. Now we’d love to help you do the same! Stay tuned as I talk about sharing your message as an author next week. Highligh...
2024-09-0924 min
SHOCK & Y’ALL- with Samantha Joy - The Fourth Elephant, Death, and Your Heightened IntuitionIn this episode, I'm joined by the fourth elephant Samantha Joy, as we explore the deep and sometimes dark territories of grief, intuition, and the sacred bonds of sisterhood. Together, we’re discussing the intricate landscapes of loss, and unearthing the profound truths hidden in the shadows of mourning among friends. It's an emotional journey that beckons us to embrace our intuitive selves, uncovering strength in our vulnerability. Prepare to be moved by our raw, honest conversation, a testament to the transformative power of facing life's most challenging moments with open hearts.Her...
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