I don’t keep certain snacks in my house because if they’re around - I know I’ll eat them all. We live in a world where millions binge Netflix. But no one talks about binge eating. And so very many suffer, believing they’re the only ones. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, my guest, Julie Latz, shares her story of being obsessed with and controlled by food for 45 years. It felt like her life revolved around it! She was a yo-yo dieter and when she went off a diet, she found herself bingei...
Jan 11, 2023•41 min
I’m exhausted. The 1st 8 days of January feel longer than all of 2022😂 (kidding not kidding) Between my health stuff, Sassy’s, the Damar Hamlin scare, and actually living life/working/scheduled appointments, I’m truly beat. I automatically went right into the “getting things done” mode. And then I tripped over my own two feet - literally! And, by the way, it hurts when you’re already in pain. I had to sit and regroup... And remember that taking care of ME comes first. It has to! So I slowed dow...
Jan 09, 2023•32 min
A day and a half after The Monday Night Football Trauma, and I’m still completely shaken. All of my love and prayers are with Damar Hamlin and his family. If you haven’t heard, Hamlin, 24/Buffalo Bills, collapsed on the field and received CPR before being transported to the emergency room where he remains in critical condition. It took an hour, but the game was eventually suspended. Thank Goodness! This is no longer about football. This is about how to help the world recover from this trauma. Da...
Jan 04, 2023•30 min
And just like that, it’s 2023. Happy New Year, Everyone! I really can’t believe it’s already another year. 2022 flew by, and was full of many amazing things - but it was also an extremely difficult year. For many. Certainly for me. I’m ready for 2023, and there are some things that I’m going to bring with me and continue doing more of. Other things, I’m letting go of! What’s working for you and what are you continuing in 2023? What isn’t working that you can leave behind? Maybe you’re focusing o...
Jan 02, 2023•27 min
Eating disorders are under discussed and surrounded by stigma. That’s what makes todays guest on The Be Ruthless Show so special. Dr. Marianne Miller is real and up front - about her own story as well as recovery in general. Dr. Miller has been in the mental health field for 25 years and has specialized in eating disorders for the last 10 years. She was a full-time academic for 12 years and had a part-time eating disorder practice for much of that time until she left the university and went into...
Dec 28, 2022•37 min
Tomorrow will be 5 years. FIVE years. It doesn’t seem possible. It still feels like I lost you just yesterday - but a lifetime has happened in these five years. It’s longer than our time time together after reuniting…. To be clear: This is not the anniversary I want to be celebrating. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I share 5 lessons I’ve learned in these 5 years. I also discuss how I’ve shifted my mindset - Because 2022 has been an extremely difficult time. For many, including me. I...
Dec 26, 2022•25 min
After losing Jim, I found myself drawn more than ever to nature. It’s truly how I healed. How I still heal. And to many, it seems strange. Not to todays guest on The Be Ruthless Show! Ari Gunzberg understands the immense power of nature. Ari is a rising new star in personal growth who is working to solve human disconnection. He uses his experiences in the great outdoors to talk about finding a greater sense of belonging. The forest has been the stage for many moments in Ari's life, such as when ...
Dec 21, 2022•43 min
How Bout Them Lions??? (Let’s NOT discuss The Cowboys today. I’m not over it yet 🤣) Being a Lions Fan is work!! We’ve been through it together! The disappointments. The almost’s. The could’ve been’s. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I share 8 lessons we can all learn from The Lions (and The Fans!) I chose 8 in honor of Hanukkah - Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! 🕎 Tune in to listen now: samantharuth.com/podcast ====================================================================...
Dec 19, 2022•25 min
Suicide is a unique kind of loss that is widely stigmatized. Loss isn’t discussed enough in this world, and suicide loss even more so. Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show has a lot to say about this topic, and more! Sarah Gaer is a suicide loss survivor and holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health. She has spent the past 10 years working in Suicide Prevention focused on men in their middle years and first responders. Sarah currently works as a consultant in suicide prevention and traum...
Dec 14, 2022•52 min
How should I act when my friend gets out of rehab? Or when they’ve suffered a loss? An injury? These are things we don’t discuss - but should! On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I share my 3 most important tips on how to show up for someone after they’ve been through something intense. ===================================================================================================================== Come join Team Ruthless and find Your Support – Your way Connect with me at sam@samant...
Dec 12, 2022•23 min
Addiction is a topic that is under discussed with plenty of stigmas. Gambling addiction is even less discussed. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, Patrick Chester and I dive deep into this much needed discussion. Patrick Chester is a 50 year old father of two boys and husband. He spent 15 years living in the darkness that is gambling addiction. Patrick spent many years building a solid reputation, and was widely respected as a business owner and professional. He threw it all away as his...
Dec 07, 2022•42 min
How Bout Them Cowboys!!! And, of course, LETS GO BLUE! Big Football Weekend, and also a big emotional weekend for me. On top of being sick last week, my back has been acting up…. which immediately triggers my anxiety. The what if’s. The could it be’s. The not knowing is, by far, the worst. So yesterday I wound up at urgent care - I have a follow up with a specialist on Friday, and my mind - and body - are already completely at ease. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss all the r...
Dec 05, 2022•27 min
Disability. I don’t even like the word let alone what it stands for. And most people think of something physical when they hear the word disability, but there are emotional disabilities as well. They’re just invisible. My guest on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show addresses physical AND emotional disabilities as well as the stigmas that come with them. Shanice Green is a Transformational and empowerment mindset coach and disability advocate. She openly shares her story of multiple surgerie...
Nov 30, 2022•40 min
I survived my first Thanksgiving in Michigan without Jim… It was so amazing being with my family and friends, and it was also extremely emotional. I’m beyond grateful for The Griefhab Community. It’s my safe place. It’s my people. It’s my sanity. It’s also my way of helping others get the support that I so desperately needed and couldn’t find. And I need you - to help me share Griefhab. So no one struggles alone! On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss all of this as well as Griefh...
Nov 28, 2022•22 min
Joining me on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show - Kitt O’Malley. Kitt is the author of " Balancing Act: Writing Through a Bipolar Life, " a mental health advocate, a public speaker, and a former psychotherapist who lives with bipolar disorder. Her personal experience and clinical background inform her advocacy and enable her to help herself and guide others toward mental health recovery. Her memoir recounts her struggle with bipolar disorder, the two decades it took to receive a proper dia...
Nov 23, 2022•40 min
I’m on my way to (or already in) Michigan, depending on when you read and listen to this😂 My first Thanksgiving in Michigan without Jim. Holiday travel. The chaos of family, or cooking - or both! It’s an overwhelming time for most, so for those already struggling… it can be even more overwhelming. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I share important ways for you to keep your sanity and survive it all! I also discuss all the support available this week, including: Griefhab Goes Global: ...
Nov 21, 2022•22 min
On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I share five of YOUR questions - That’s right. Five questions from the weekly Ask Sam Calls that I know so many people need to hear. Questions about relationships. Questions about self care. YOUR questions. ==================================================================================================================== Come join Team Ruthless and find Your Support – Your way And remember, asking questions and having conversations is always encourage...
Nov 16, 2022•41 min
I talk all the time about clients interviewing us to find the best fit. But we need to interview them, as well!! I fired a client last week - Not because I didn’t like her. Not because I didn’t want to work with her. Because I need to protect myself. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss the clients who aren’t safe. I discuss the importance of documentation - for both our clients protection and our own. =============================================================================...
Nov 15, 2022•25 min
Northern Colorado’s Thompson School District has invited mental health co-responders to assist school resource officers in the FIRST co-responder school program in Colorado. THIS. IS. HUGE!!! I’ve talked for 9 years about the differences in mental health care between Michigan and Colorado. This is common in Michigan - and we’re just now seeing the FIRST in Colorado. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I share my excitement! I also discuss what we all can do to make this more common - eve...
Nov 09, 2022•22 min
It’s been a week!! I know, it’s only Monday. But I’m talking about the past week. I was at the vet 3 times with these 2. Thankfully we’re all fine now. But man - Life is hard. Being a widow is hard. And people everywhere are struggling. So I’m offering some support groups through the holidays - For anxiety For loss For You! On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss these groups as well as my birthday wish - Griefhab Goes Global. Because people need to know support is available!! So p...
Nov 07, 2022•24 min
Stress looks different for each and every one of us. And different things are stressful for different people. No matter what causes you stress - the important thing is having healthy outlets. People. Activities. Self care. It’s International Stress Awareness Day, and on todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss why this day matters - and more! ============================================================================================= Come join Team Ruthless and find Your Support – Your...
Nov 02, 2022•24 min
Happy Halloween, Everyone. Wanna hear something different? I’ve never loved Halloween. I know, I know - I hear the reactions all of the time. That’s what I talk about on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show: not loving something that the majority of the world loves. Or enjoying it in a different way. There’s nothing wrong with me - or with you - for not liking certain traditions that the world celebrates. The issue is what we do about it - And that applies to both those who are “in the minori...
Nov 02, 2022•22 min
Leading With Legacy is officially available on Amazon! This is a collection of 20 stories, from authors selected by the readers! I promise these stories will move you, uplift you, and inspire you! On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I speak with Leading With Legacy co-author Angela Germano. Angela is currently an award-winning middle school Language Arts teacher, Communication professor, multi-faceted professional writer in the global medical and self-care sectors and produces inspiratio...
Oct 26, 2022•38 min
Dak is Back!! And The Cowboys beat The Lions - which is more than just any game for me. It’s the memories of this rivalry between me and Jim. The trips we don’t get to take. The future that isn’t. So my emotions were all over the place - and I’m not sorry. Because we’ve all been there! And hiding it makes it so much worse. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss feeling the feelings. Tune in now/: samantharuth.com/podcast =============================================================...
Oct 24, 2022•20 min
There are so many things that I go through that no one sees. I lived alone for years before Jim and I reconnected. But living alone without him now - it’s an entirely different kind of living alone. And the more clients I work with, the more I realize that it’s not just me. It’s universal. So on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I share some things you’d never know without people like me telling you. Widows. Divorced empty nesters. Trauma survivors. We’re everywhere, and we deal with a lo...
Oct 19, 2022•30 min
It’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - and I want to emphasize that emotional abuse is equally harmful. It doesn’t have to leave a bruise to be wrong. Unhealthy. Not everyone knows what that looks like. Not everyone knows what signs to look for. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss five things we can look for in relationships. ======================================================================================================= Come join Team Ruthless and find Your Su...
Oct 17, 2022•29 min
It’s National #StopBullyingDay and it’s also Bullying Prevention Month - and I’ve got so much to say about this topic. Because there are many different types of bullying. And speaking up isn’t something everyone is taught. So on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss what to look for, questions to ask, and ways to get out of uncomfortable or unhealthy situations. ================================================================================================================= Come joi...
Oct 12, 2022•28 min
It’s World Mental Health Day - and while I absolutely want to celebrate this, I also want people to understand what it means. It’s not on any calendars. There aren’t any traditions associated with today like turkey and Thanksgiving. So let’s decide what it means. Let’s make it what we want it to mean! On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss a few different ways you can check in with yourself and your loved ones. I also wrote last weeks blog on a similar topic, and you can read that...
Oct 10, 2022•31 min
Men’s Mental Health There are stigmas surrounding mental health in general, and there are also stigmas surrounding men and mental health. Joining me on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show is Michael Ceely, a licensed psychotherapist and owner of Ceely Counseling . He serves clients in Florida at Men's Counseling Florida and in Wisconsin at Madison Online Therapy . Michael is passionate about men's mental health. He is the founder of Men’s Therapy Directory , a website dedicated to helping me...
Oct 05, 2022•31 min
It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week, and I hosted a 5k walk in Fort Collins yesterday to raise awareness. I met the most amazing people. We talked about living with someone who isn’t willing to accept their mental illness, and the toll that takes on their loved ones. And we’ve all been there - with a physical illness or injury we haven’t wanted to admit! I refused to admit I was sick as a kid and begged to go to school (my brother still laughs about that part!) I got sick in the car and ended up ...
Oct 03, 2022•31 min
