So many people in this world are suffering, whether it’s physical pain, a major transition, or even a loss. What do these things all have in common? They’re invisible. We need to talk more about healing, and you know I’m all about natural healing methods. Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show , Catherine Gagnon, is an Emotional Alchemist Mind-Body Healing Practitioner and Master NLP Transformational Health Coach who works with people who are tired of being tired and worried. She can hear, see an...
Jun 15, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 120
19 year old Tik Tok Star Cooper Noriega was found deceased in his car on Friday, hours after posting about dying young. This in the same week that Jack and Kristina Wagner’s son, Harrison (27 years old) was found deceased in his car after posting "Focus. YOU are left with YOU and your thoughts." It was reported yesterday that Harrison lost his battle with addiction, while the cause of death for Cooper has not yet been determined (or announced). On today's episode of The Be Ruthless Show , I disc...
Jun 13, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 119
I’m so honored to have Jay Shifman on The Be Ruthless Show today. Jay is a passionate soul making noise maker who is breaking stigmas by sharing his own story. Jay Shifman is an open book. A vulnerable storyteller and stigma-destroying speaker, podcaster, and event host, Jay’s story of struggle is familiar to the millions of people the world over who also struggle with issues of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction. The survivor of two suicide attempts and an overdose and now in long-t...
Jun 08, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 118
I know there are dishonest people in the world - but this latest story disgusts me at my core. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss a company that specifically takes advantage of people who have experienced a loss. As if the loss itself isn’t enough! It’s a must listen - because in this world, we all need to know and be prepared. Reach out anytime at sam@samantharuth.com
Jun 06, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Abortion. Divorce. Living together before marriage. Therapy. The list of things stigmatized in this world goes on. And on. Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show , Rebekah George (LMHC), shares her story of saying Goodbye to Shame! Rebekah has helped people from all walks of life overcome fear, addiction, limiting beliefs, low self esteem, anxiety, depression and more. She worked in several roles over the past 15 years, but they all centered around helping others to overcome obstacles in their li...
Jun 01, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 116
The country went through a lot last week, and it’s important to not only acknowledge that but to deal with it. We live in a world that focuses more on moving on than it does on discussing how we feel. And people have been traumatized. That’s not something you can just move on from. So on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show , I discuss how we can all be more supportive of each other’s feelings. I discuss the different reactions you might see, as well as what to do when you see them. It’s an e...
May 30, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 115
So many people are walking around with pain, whether it’s physical pain, emotional pain, or both. The world focuses on pushing through rather than pausing and addressing the issue. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show , I speak with Simone Fortier who is known for her deep intuitive understanding of the root cause of pain coupled with her vast knowledge of human anatomy and the lymphatic, cranial, and trigger point systems. We discuss the relationship between the brain and pain. This is an...
May 25, 2022•38 min•Ep. 114
The gunman in the recent mass shooting in Buffalo was evaluated in the past - and admittedly told professionals what they wanted to hear. He mocked that his evaluation lasted all of 15-20 minutes. We can do better. As professionals but also as people. It’s our responsibility. Lives are at stake. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss HOW we can do better - as parents, as professionals, as people. I discuss the significance of creating a safe space, as well as the significance of e...
May 23, 2022•36 min•Ep. 113
Millions of people in the world are impacted by suicide every single day. We need to be having all the conversations - so people struggling know they’re not alone. So the world can be more educated and more understanding. So we can make changes happen. Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show is doing her part to help teens and their families have the conversations. Melanie Brown is the Owner of Healing Hearts and Homes and Teens Alive, dedicated to Teen Suicide Prevention. Everything she does is a...
May 18, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Loss is traumatic - that much the world understands. But there is so much still undiscussed about loss. Because it’s uncomfortable. But here’s the deal. It’s part of the healing process. It needs to be talked about it so more people start to understand. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss secondary losses- the losses experienced after the initial loss. I have more people registered for Relief From Grief than ever before, and one of the themes I’m noticing is that most are strug...
May 16, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 111
There are stigmas surrounding substance abuse. And there are even stigmas surrounding traits such as jealousy…. which means we need to be having the conversations - not avoiding them! Joining me on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show is Shanenn Bryant. Shanenn is a certified life coach focused on self-worth, confidence and one of the few who helps others overcome extreme jealousy in relationships. She is also the host of a self-improvement podcast called Top Self, helping childhood trauma su...
May 11, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 110
I continue hearing stories about drugs laced with fentanyl and the tragedies that follow. Ohio State University announced that two students were hospitalized after taking fake adderol: adderal laced with fentanyl. One died, one has been released from the hospital, and one is in intensive care. We NEED to do something. We Need to have the conversations rather than avoiding conversations. And on todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, l do just that. Tune in to listen now: samantharuth.com/podcast...
May 09, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 109
On Monday, 5/2/22, James Madison University announced that they will be canceling the rest of the softball season after the death by suicide of star player, Lauren Bernett. This is the 3rd division one female collegiate athlete death by suicide in the past two months. Yes - in the past two months. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss five very important lessons we can learn from JMU. My deepest condolences to The Bernett Family. Sending love during this traumatic time. Tune in t...
May 04, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 108
On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss why Mental Health Awareness Month matters. I discuss ways you can show your support. You never know who is dealing a mental health issue… unless they choose to tell you. In this judgmental world, the stigma stops so many from getting the help they deserve. Raising awareness can change that! Tune in to listen: samantharuth.com/podcast
May 02, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 107
Joining me on todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show is Jenna Parkany. Jenna is a young, female entrepreneur who knows the significance and power of resilience. After losing her older brother tragically in a house fire in 2017, she learned quickly how impactful that experience would be on the trajectory of her life. A sophomore in college at the time, Jenna was determined to find the greater purpose for the pain she was experiencing and realized her dreams were very much worth chasing. After col...
Apr 27, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 106
It’s National Youth Violence Prevention Week - and it’s got me thinking…. we don’t teach kids healthy outlets for their anger. But we need to! So on todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss ten appropriate ways to cope with anger. Because being angry makes you human - not wrong. It’s how you deal with the anger that matters. Tune in now: samantharuth.com/podcast
Apr 25, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 105
Laura Gmeinder is an award-winning entrepreneur, International Coach Federation certified business and life coach and national speaker. Her story? She survived a quarter life crisis, made friends with her fear, set a few goals to help her leave her corporate HR job (after 14 years) and set out to make an impact in the world. Her entrepreneurial spirit has led her to start several businesses including Laura Gmeinder Coaching & Consulting. She has been recognized as an InBusiness Magazine “40 ...
Apr 20, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 104
At an event this past weekend, someone told me that I “don’t really look Jewish.” What does that even mean? What makes it ok to even say this? On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss how to turn these comments into conversations. Tune in to listen now at samantharuth.com/podcast
Apr 18, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Joining me on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show is Jennifer Mariani, Author of soon to be released poetry book: All Forgotten Now. ( http://www.offtopicpublishing.com/books ) Jennifer was born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe. Jennifer writes about Africa; both the landscape and being white in post-independent Zimbabwe. She also writes about domestic violence, body image and eating disorders. She is passionate about sharing her eating disorder recovery with others and is currently working on...
Apr 13, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 102
We live in this world where success is often measured by performance. By outcomes. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I talk about Tiger Woods’s performance in the 2022 Masters. Some might see his 18th place finish as a loss. I see it as the biggest victory of his life. Tune in now to hear why!
Apr 11, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 101
I really can’t believe today is the 100th episode of The Be Ruthless Show. Thank you ❤️ I’m unbelievably proud of myself - and it feels so gooood. So I devoted todays episode to this… and the fact that, once again, it’s not something we’re taught. It’s important to be proud of yourself - and I discuss all the reasons why, as well as how you can increase your feelings of pride. Tune in now!
Apr 06, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 100
My dad had a crazy cut on his leg that ended up requiring surgery. My mom didn’t tell me until AFTER the surgery 😤 On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss the role reversal that happens as the children become the parents. Have you been there? How do you have the conversations with a defensive or sensitive parent? Parents: how can ease this process together? I discuss all this and more (including a HUGE announcement!) so tune in now! sam@samantharuth.com...
Apr 04, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 99
On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, co-author of Faces of Mental Illness: For Anxiety, Nina Acosta joins me. We discuss the ups, the downs, and everything in between. We got so caught up in our conversation, we didn’t even get to discussing Nina’s anxiety and her upcoming chapter. She’ll be back another time to dive into all that - so stay tuned to follow her journey. About Nina: Nina Acosta is the founder of Transcend the Light. She helps women step into their power and create a life the...
Mar 30, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 98
I made it!! Todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show is coming to you from Fort Collins, Colorado. And my move couldn’t have come at a better time. There was ANOTHER fire in Boulder on Saturday and I’m telling you - if I was still there, I would have lost my mind. On today’s episode, I discuss all of this and more. Tune in to listen now!
Mar 28, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 97
Miami Beach has implemented a curfew after a shooting incident this past weekend. Mind you - the curfew is only Thursday through Sunday. But it’s something. It’s a start. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss things we can do to prevent more of these incidents. I discuss the conversations. I discuss the questions. I discuss the options. Tune in to listen!
Mar 23, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 96
Did you know that the average age kids experiment with alcohol and drugs is 13? THIRTEEN. Or that 50% of all suicides, and over 50% of all violent crimes, involve alcohol and/or drugs? I could give you more data, but that doesn’t tell us WHY people turn to alcohol and drugs. There are several categories people who use fall into, and this information is more useful than the facts provided above. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss these different categories as well as why they ma...
Mar 21, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 95
Millions of people all over the world are dealing with loss. And there are so many different types of loss. We aren’t taught the significance of dealing with loss, let alone how! On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss the significance! I discuss my SHOUT Five Step Guide to Healing … YOUR WAY. Tune in to listen now and be sure to join me on March 22nd for my Relief From Grief Live Workshop where I’ll walk you through all five of the SHOUT steps! Register here: samantharuth.com/work...
Mar 16, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 94
I can’t talk about Spring Break without thinking about the FRIENDS episode: Spring Break or Spring Break Woo Hoo 😂 And in today’s world - it’s all Spring Break Woo Hoo. So parents and young adults, listen up!! Communication is everything. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I address the importance of making sure that you’re young adult has someone to turn to if they’re uneasy coming to you! And young adults, don’t fret! I also discuss what your parents can do to make it easier for you t...
Mar 14, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 93
The Donor Alliance has been a huge part of my healing journey. Through them, I connected with Jim’s organ recipients which has been such a beautiful gift. One particular relationship impacts my life every single day. In more ways than I ever could have imagined. Tune in now to hear more!
Mar 09, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 92
People are struggling as the situation in The Ukraine continues. Understandably so! But most people are judging themselves for such struggles, even though they’re not judging others. We’re our biggest critics! On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss the importance of NOT judging. I share coping skills you can implement today to help you through these, and any, difficult times! Tune in to listen now!
Mar 07, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 91
