I cannot say enough about todays guest on The Be Ruthless Show. Barbara Legere is the author of Keven's Choice, A Mothers Journey Through Her Son's Mental Illness, Addiction and Suicide and coauthor of the bestselling book The Epiphanies Project. As an advocate for those suffering from substance use disorders, mental health issues and grief, she has been featured in Salon, The Huffington Post, and Prevention. Barbara lives in Southern California with her sister, Therese, as well as her cat, tort...
Sep 28, 2022•34 min
The Washington Post reported that officers killed those they were called to help in at least 178 cases over 3 years. When I think of the police, I think of people protecting us… But these stories are on the rise. And I want everyone struggling to get the help they deserve! So on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss what to do if you need to make that call: - what language to use and - who to contact - how to contact I also discuss healthy vs unhealthy ways to approach someone “unst...
Sep 26, 2022•28 min
Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show is Charlie Beswick, and I am extremely honored to have her with us. Charlie Beswick is mum to 17-year-old twins, Oliver and Harry. She is the author of best-selling book Our Altered Life, a brutally honest account of how she came to terms with a life she never expected. She is also an award-winning blogger and her family's story has been featured internationally on Sky TV and national press. Charlie is the founder of More Than a Face charity and has spoken w...
Sep 21, 2022•31 min
Today is the day - Sort of 😂 Doors for Team Ruthless don’t officially open until October 1st. But it’s Jimtember - So I’m opening the doors now - only to my communities. Are you confused? Don’t worry! On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I talk about all the things…. Including what you get: two very special Bonus Calls AND a Ruthless shirt if you join today . Rates increase October 1st, so tune in now. And while Griefhab is devoted to all things loss, but Team Ruthless is open to anyone ❤...
Sep 19, 2022•34 min
How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a relationship? With a partner, with a company, with a therapist…. And how do you actually end the relationship? On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss all this - and more! ======================================================= Nominate a teen here for the Jim Ruth Award by the Whole Lotta Love Foundation!. Any young adult dealing with loss or mental illness that is in need of support is eligible. The winner of the award will be an...
Sep 14, 2022•20 min
I’ve loved football my entire life🏈 . But for me, it’s about more than the actual game. It’s about the players - as people. It’s about being part of a team. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss two off the field examples of what we can all learn from the game of football. Derek Carr and DeVante Adams survived a white water rafting accident together in their college days. Their friendship off the field has helped them both become the players, and people, they are today. Dak Pres...
Sep 12, 2022•45 min
You know how you can have things all mapped out - and then life happens!!??!! We’ve all been there and probably will be again. Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show certainly has been there - more than once. Amanda Lees lives in Australia with her husband and is the proud mother of their three children. Amanda has been a nurse for 25 years with a Bachelor of Nursing and a Post Graduate Diploma in Women's Health. Amanda is currently studying a Diploma of counselling while still nursing and writin...
Sep 07, 2022•38 min
It’s September - otherwise known as Jimtember - and Michigan CRUSHED Colorado State on Saturday 💙🏈💙 On a serious note, It’s also National Suicide Prevention Month AND Week. It’s important to remember that as you celebrate football, or back to school, or this holiday weekend - people everywhere are struggling. Silently. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss all this - and more. ========================================================= Nominate a teen here for the Jim Ruth Award ...
Sep 05, 2022•28 min•Ep. 141
Overeating. Undereating. Not eating. There are so many things that people struggling endure. Things that might seem simple to most but can be unbelievably difficult. My guest on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, Janet Verney, discusses our health and why it can’t be ignored. Janet E. Verney is an Author and Artist with a passion for wellness and whimsy! She is certified as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and is the Community Coordinator for the Gut Health course at the Institute for...
Aug 31, 2022•35 min
I’ve been sharing like crazy about National Grief Awareness Day tomorrow. And someone else added to one of the threads that Wednesdays is International Overdose Awareness Day. Another people so many don’t even know exists. But the conversation didn’t end there. Someone shared that August 21st was also Fentanyl Awareness Day. Why do we need separate days? On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I explain the why, the who….. all of the things. Because it’s important. And it’s more that most pe...
Aug 29, 2022•19 min
I’ve been out and about promoting National Grief Awareness Day which is next week, 8/30/22. And I have literally been met with this response 100 PERCENT OF THE TIME: “I didn’t know there was a National Grief Awareness Day….” And that, my friends, is the problem!! How can people acknowledge a day they don’t even know exists?? It’s not on calendars. Or billboards. There aren’t commercials or advertisements. And on and it goes. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I take this conversation fu...
Aug 24, 2022•15 min
Are you good at expressing your needs? You have to be in touch with your needs in order to do that - so are you in touch with yours? On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss why this conversation matters - Whether it’s couples, siblings, students and teachers, parents and children - understanding one another’s needs is a key component of the relationship. And this is true even with our relationship with ourselves! And remember, asking questions and having conversations is always enc...
Aug 22, 2022•23 min
President Biden signed The Inflation Reduction Act yesterday. A nearly $400-billion investment in clean energy subsidies will mark the United States' most serious effort ever to combat climate change. Seniors on Medicare will have a cap on their prescription drug costs each year. And an extension on subsidies provided during the COVID-19 pandemic will lower healthcare costs for 13 million Americans. I’m not bringing this up to talk about politics. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I di...
Aug 17, 2022•28 min
Grand Lake, Colorado. The first place Jim took me in Colorado. Our wedding venue. My absolute favorite place. And the place that helped me find my path. My way. Tomorrow is our 8 year wedding anniversary. And the 5th I’ve experienced without Jim. Being in Grand Lake doesn’t change that… But it makes it less painful. More peaceful. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I share my healing journey. I share my progress - that I’m seeing vividly here in Grand Lake. I remember being here in 2018...
Aug 15, 2022•33 min
I talk about the “invisibles” regularly. Chronic health. Mental illness. Loss and grief. So much goes on that the world doesn’t see. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss what you need to know to support someone dealing with an “invisible.” I also address things people struggling with an “invisible” can do to help others understand. And remember, asking questions and having conversations is always encouraged! Connect with me at sam@samantharuth.com!...
Aug 10, 2022•32 min
I’ve been pretty open about feeling a bit off lately. It’s not in my nature to ‘fake it until I make it’ or to hide it, because talking about it is part of what helps me get through it. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss the shifts I’m making, the tools I’m using, to navigate my way. Simple adjustments that make a big difference. And I discuss how to use these tools proactively. Whether it’s back to school, a new job, a move - or a difficult stretch - it’s important to have to...
Aug 08, 2022•31 min
I don’t know much about Twitter - but I’ve connected with someone truly amazing. She’s real and raw and open - and working diligently to break stigmas surrounding mental health. MY kind of people. And today, I’m honored to have her as my guest on The Be Ruthless Show. Ashley Perkins, PharmD, is a mental health advocate with a background as a pharmacist and educator. She graduated from Butler University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2008 and is currently in the Ed program at Marsha...
Aug 03, 2022•44 min
Do you ever send out little hints hoping that someone will just read between the lines? Or say something when you’re hurt or angry hoping for a certain response? Maybe it’s been the other way around and you’ve had someone communicate this way with you. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I share 5 real life examples of communication mishaps - as well as the alternative, healthier ways to communicate. I talk about why it’s so important to mean what you say and say what you mean - for your...
Aug 01, 2022•39 min
Sexy Pizza in Fort Collins is my new favorite Pizza - and I’ve never eaten it before! After a patron was found unconscious in the bathroom, the owner decided to do more. He now provides medical training for his staff, specifically training on how to use and administer Narcan, a nasal spray given to overdose patients. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss why I’m a fan. Too many people are afraid to seek help because they fear consequences. Proactive measures, like Narcan, save liv...
Jul 27, 2022•24 min
I had the craziest migraine last week, and Dallas knew before I did. For Real! On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I get a little personal. I talk about living alone in a new area and how something as simple as a migraine can become overwhelming. I discuss how Sassy and Dallas keep me going when, truth be told, without them it would be easy to neglect myself and my needs. I say all the time that we live in this fast paced world. Healing isn’t fast. It’s not linear. It’s ongoing....
Jul 25, 2022•24 min
What do you think of when you hear Domestic Violence? Something physical? Verbal abuse is just as dangerous and often overlooked. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, my guest discusses all of this, and more. Susan Omilian is an attorney, author and motivational speaker who has worked to end violence against women for the last forty years. With the death of her nineteen-year-old niece Maggie, killed in 1999 by her ex-boyfriend, Susan’s work became more personal and immediate. She vowed to...
Jul 20, 2022•41 min
On Saturday, we had a huge event in The Mental Health Community. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I celebrate this and go more in depth about how we can all take advantage of 988. For informed about Relief From Grief, contact me at sam@samantharuth.com To donate to Whole Lotta Love: The James Lincoln Ruth Foundation click here: https://gofund.me/a00bc584 Email nominations for The 2022 Jim Ruth Award to...
Jul 18, 2022•17 min
CBS6 Albany's Heather Kovar was suspended after appearing disheveled, slurring, and calling the weather anchor the wrong name on the Saturday evening news. Kovar lost her father in May and after time off to mourn his loss, she returned to a grueling schedule. It’s a position millions of people face every single day. On today's episode of The Be Ruthless Show , I dig deeper and discuss how much grief impacts our health . I talk about the confusion, the difficulty sleeping, the inability to focus…...
Jul 13, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 128
People are struggling. Everywhere. The world is full of chaos and uncertainty. So thank you Shawn Mendes! On Friday, Mendes postponed his current tour “until further notice” so that he can concentrate on his mental health. He talked about how touring post Covid is much more difficult than it used to be. Again - thank you. We’re all struggling and readjusting. And we need to talk about the fact that it’s difficult! On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show , I share my own struggles as well the ...
Jul 11, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 127
Well being…. what does it mean? People talk about physical well being. People talk about emotional well being. And people talk about spiritual well being. Most conversations separate these categories when in reality, they’re all connected. Our emotions impact our health. Our health impacts our emotions. And on and on it goes. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show , my guest Monica Heiz talks more about these inter connections. Monica is a new breed of career women. A heart centered entrepren...
Jul 06, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 126
Happy July. Happy 4th! I can’t believe it’s The 4th Season of The Be Ruthless Show ! Thank You for your support!! I wouldn’t be here without all of you. In addition to upcoming workshops and fundraisers, on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show , I discuss why you need to hire an expert. All of my newest clients have had the worst experiences….. including un-returned calls, the inability to get appointments, lack of collaboration with important family members, and on and on it goes. It doesn’t...
Jul 04, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 125
Being part of The Canfield Family has been the biggest gift. I honestly don’t know where I’d be without these people. These experiences. These friendships. These stories. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show , Aanchal Vash joins me as I celebrate her book, Ongoing Success and Wellbeing (available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4CXHPKN/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_53YET9T0F7KQD4T5XT9M_2 ) Aanchal is a 2x international bestselling author and 3x award-winning thought leader. In 2022, she was re...
Jun 29, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 124
There is so much that we’re just not taught about healthy communication. Key word: healthy! There are aggressive communication styles. Passive communication styles. And oh my, the passive aggressive communication styles On today's episode of The Be Ruthless Show , I make it very simple. I talk about listening to understand. Period. Not listening to respond. Not listening to correct. Not listening to judge. Listening to understand. It’s crucial for healthy relationships - including your relations...
Jun 27, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 123
What comes to mind when you think about therapy? About anxiety? So many people I talk to have huge misconceptions, so on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show , I’m getting into it with my guest, Laurie Singer. Laurie is a licensed Psychotherapist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who heads Laurie Singer Behavioral Services in Camarillo, CA. Over the last 20 years, she and her team have used an uncommon, integrated Behavioral and Cognitive therapy strategy to help those facing a wide variet...
Jun 22, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 122
I’m having sooooo much fun with my family! But, once again, I’m blown away by the differences between Colorado and Michigan’s mental health care. We should all be uniting together to make the world a better place! I truly don’t understand and this is part of what I discuss on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show . I also share some family funnies and just wait until you hear about my arm
Jun 20, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 121
