In the final episode of 2023, Samantha reflects on her journey as a wellness coach and announces a sabbatical to reinvigorate her passion. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on one's strengths, avoiding distractions, and maintaining a simple, foundational approach in both personal health and business. This episode underscores the power of authenticity, the need to prioritize self-care and to embrace one's own path of growth and transformation in the upcoming year. Today on The Wellness Wi...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Today, Samantha talks with Karlie Henderson, a certified nutritionist specializing in PCOS. Karlie shares her journey from struggling with PCOS and infertility to achieving health and motherhood through holistic methods. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of PCOS, including diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Tune in for valuable insights on facing similar health challenges or seeking holistic wellness solutions. Today on The Wellness Witch: Kar...
Dec 19, 2023•54 min•Ep. 277
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson to share her expertise in food addiction and weight loss. They delve into the impact of refined foods on the brain, the significance of personal rituals, and the role of leptin resistance in weight management. This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone on a journey to better health and self-understanding. Today on The Wellness Witch: Dr. Thompson's journey from addiction to transformation and healing Impact of refined fo...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 276
In this episode, join Samantha in an engaging discussion with Josh and Jeannie Rubin, also known as the Real Food Gangstas. They focus on holistic approaches to health, debunking myths about vitamin D, and emphasizing the role of sunlight and circadian rhythms. Josh and Jeannie advocate for a varied, natural diet and a tailored approach to fitness, aligning with the body's rhythms. They emphasize the power of small lifestyle changes over quick fixes, offering insights into achieving sustainable ...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Brandi and Desiree from Eversio Wellness to delve into the transformative power of functional mushrooms for health and wellness. Brandi and Desiree shed light on how mushrooms combat stress, boost immunity, and support mental health. They also tackle important topics such as dosage accuracy, environmental impacts of mushroom production, and the unique benefits of ergothioneine. The conversation concludes with insights on mushrooms' role in managing blood su...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Today, join Samantha in a light-hearted yet profound conversation with her best friend Oliver about embracing life’s twists and turns. Oliver recounts his adventurous shift from a stable but unfulfilling real estate job to a path filled with personal discovery and joy. They explore the sweetness of facing fears, the excitement of tackling life's challenges, and the journey to self-realization. Today on The Wellness Witch: Oliver's journey of self-discovery and fulfillment The importance of facin...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Today, join Samantha on a breezy chat with air quality guru Mike Feldstein. Mike shares his journey from tackling mold removal and disaster restoration to developing Jaspr, a revolutionary air purifier designed for the most challenging environments. He offers a wealth of knowledge on the intricacies of indoor air quality, discussing the impact of wildfires, urban air pollution, and the often-overlooked role of pets in our air environment. Tune in for some airy insights and light-hearted learning...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 272
Tired of the never-ending battle with acne? In this episode, Samantha chats with Acne Nutritionist Maria Marlowe, who shares her journey of overcoming acne, emphasizing the transformative influence of dietary changes. Maria stresses the vital link between gut health and skin, advocating for a holistic approach that integrates fermented foods and probiotics. Tune in to gain practical, science-backed advice that can help you conquer stubborn acne and reclaim your health through holistic wellness. ...
Nov 07, 2023•35 min•Ep. 271
In this episode, Samantha opens up her basket of hormone-healthy secrets, revealing her weekly grocery list. She emphasizes the importance of individual dietary preferences and the benefits of eating seasonally. Get ready to munch on healthier alternatives and explore ten nourishing treasures from her list. Today on The Wellness Witch: Samantha's hormone-healthy grocery list The importance of tailoring your diet to your unique needs Essential key food items and their benefits Seasonal eating for...
Oct 31, 2023•29 min
Today, Samantha shares her transformative journey towards holistic well-being and fertility. Her story focuses on overcoming health challenges, achieving hormonal balance, and delves into the realms of nutrition, holistic practices, and rekindling the divine feminine. Experience a narrative of self-acceptance and the realization that true well-being transcends physical appearances. Today on The Wellness Witch: Conquering fertility and pregnancy challenges with balanced hormones The importance of...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Samantha goes deep and personal as she shares her journey through her miscarriage and the healing she found during a transformative Mushroom Retreat. Through her experience, Samantha highlights that healing is possible even in deep grief by addressing our fears and discomfort and that it often resides in the things we may be avoiding. Today on The Wellness Witch: The story of Samantha's miscarriage Healing energy and transformative experience at a Mushroom Retreat The importance...
Oct 03, 2023•55 min
Today, Samantha embarks on an aromatic journey with a certified clinical aromatherapist and aromatic gardener, Amy Anthony. Together, they dive into the wonderful world of aromatherapy, sharing exciting tips on reconnecting with your body, tackling stress, improving sleep, and boosting skin health using essential oils. Tune in to discover the magic of aromatherapy and holistic well-being. Today on The Wellness Witch: How essential oils can enhance your well-being Reconnecting with your body on a...
Sep 19, 2023•51 min
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Dr. Wendie Trubow, a functional medicine gynecologist and co-author of "Dirty Girl, Ditch the Toxins, Look Great and Feel Freaking Amazing." Dr. Trubow sheds light on environmental toxins, their effects on health and hormones, and practical detox steps. Tune in for a wealth of insights on toxins and learn the importance of gradual changes for a cleaner lifestyle. Today on The Wellness Witch: The impact of environmental toxins on health and hormones Common s...
Sep 12, 2023•46 min
Today, let's revisit an insightful conversation between Samantha and Dr. Susan Pierce Thompson on overcoming food addictions. Dr. Susan shares her personal journey of triumph over weight and addiction, offering expert insights into the psychology of eating. You’ll learn the surprising ways flour and sugar can impede your weight loss journey, and the profound impact of excess weight on longevity. Samantha and Dr. Thompson also unpack the science behind childhood food addiction and share valuable ...
Aug 29, 2023•40 min
We're taking a short podcast hiatus for the last two weeks of August, but we won't leave you hanging! We're bringing back two of our most downloaded episodes of all time. This week, re-discover the critical role of your gut in overall well-being and learn about the nine effective strategies for nurturing your gut health. Today on The Wellness Witch: Samantha's gut story Understanding the significance of gut health Identifying common digestive disorder symptoms Factors contributing to an unhealth...
Aug 22, 2023•40 min
Today, we delve deep into the fasting-mimicking diet, a five-day dietary regimen that allows for some food consumption, albeit at reduced calorie levels. Our guest, Dr. Joseph Antoun, CEO of El Nutra and the pioneer behind the fasting-mimicking diet, discusses the benefits of this approach for longevity and combating age-related diseases. We explore the nuances of the diet, its distinction from intermittent fasting, and the varying impacts of fasting on men and women. Today on The Wellness Witch...
Aug 18, 2023•54 min
Today on the show, Samantha is joined by Emily The Medium, a highly acclaimed psychic medium. Emily is an expert at helping families connect with the energies of their future children, or spirit babies, providing guidance and support during preconception, pregnancy, and during fertility challenges. In this conversation, Emily takes us on a captivating journey into the world of psychics, unraveling what it truly means to be one and revealing how each one of us possesses the potential to tap into ...
Aug 08, 2023•59 min
As humans, we have a tendency to overcomplicate things— especially when starting a business. Many of us find ourselves feeling so overwhelmed and stuck that we wind up doing nothing at all. In today’s solo, Samantha gets real with it and explains why all of those fears, insecurities and excuses we stir up in our heads are nothing but BS. She lays out her best tips and tricks for getting out of our own way, from square one all the way to six figures. Today on The Wellness Witch: How Samantha got ...
Aug 04, 2023•53 min
Dive into the intricate world of Human Design with Dana Stiles and Shayna Cornelius, the dynamic duo behind Day Luna. In this exciting episode, they demystify Human Design, a vibrant mix of ancient wisdom and modern philosophies that helps you understand how you energetically vibe with the world. Working through your unique chart can be a bit like untangling fairy lights, but with Dana and Shayna's knack for simplification, you're empowered to live your design with zest and confidence. Today on ...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Today’s solo is all about the world of adrenal glands and the crucial role they play in our overall well-being. Education in these areas is often overlooked, leaving us feeling disempowered when discussing our health with medical professionals. This episode will give you a better understanding of the intricate web of your body and its hormones, offer up some strategies for optimizing your own adrenal health and equip you to better advocate for your own health. Today on The Wellness Witch: Unders...
Jul 18, 2023•57 min
Jordan Bowditch is a confidence and intimacy coach—and a self-proclaimed brofessional eduatiner—that supports men and couples in having the life and love of their dreams. Jordan uses radical authenticity and humor to make talking about the often heavy topics of sex and love a bit more fun and productive. In this episode, Samantha and Jordan cover a variety of topics including sex, intimacy and libido. Jordan also provides his best advice for supporting an alpha woman and enhancing sex within par...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min
After 15 years of coaching women, Samantha has found a client’s mindset to be the biggest indicator of their success. In today’s episode, she offers up some key components to help women construct the robust mindset that will serve as both the foundation and driving force for them along their journeys to optimal health. It’s time to detach from our current selves and become committed and open to the possibilities of our future selves. Today on The Wellness Witch: Gaining clarity on your desired f...
Jul 05, 2023•30 min
So many of us have gone to our doctors, gotten blood work and told that everything looks fine…but we still don’t feel fine. Could your blood work be lying to you? In today’s episode, Samantha’s joined by Barton Scott, a biochemist and the founder and developer of Upgraded Formulas, a wellness company focused on identifying deficiencies and mineral products that are easily absorbed into your cells. Barton breaks down how and why minerals contribute to our overall health and why hair tissue analys...
Jun 27, 2023•55 min
Today’s guest is one of Samantha’s sheros, the woman behind the beauty products she’s been using for the past 20 years, Nadine Artemis. Nadine is a green beauty botanical formulator, author, and the founder of Living Libations skin products. In this episode, she shares a wealth of knowledge with us about all things skincare including why we don’t want to be exfoliating our skin, the root causes of common skin imbalances, oil cleansing, how to live in harmony with the sun, and a whole lot more. I...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Today’s guest, Giovanni Bartolomeo, is a full-spectrum entrepreneur, personal development coach and breathwork instructor who holds a deep reverence for the power plant medicine. After establishing himself within his multifaceted, but more traditional, career path—with a wife, kids and a nice BMW in the driveway—Gio realized that he still felt empty inside. Not too long after that, he found himself amidst a plant medicine ceremony in a foreign country, at which point his family and friends becam...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min
As we approach the middle of our lives, many of our parents are getting older and, the reality is, we don’t know how much time that we have left with them. Today’s guest, Kute Blackson is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational speaker who has dealt with and fully processed the death of his mother through the magic of surrender. We learn why, whether it’s familial loss, or just letting go of our ego’s desires, when we really step into surrender, we begin to experience incomparable f...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Samantha’s fresh off her trip to Jamaica, so she’s sporting a healthy glow and feeling grateful for the sun…So what better time than now to do an episode about safe sun exposure?! Society at large has become super fearful of the sun but this solo is all about what you can do to prepare your body, inside and out, to be sun resilient. With today’s sun 101, you can comfortably step into the sun and begin harnessing the power of it. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: Some surprising find...
May 24, 2023•22 min
Today, Samantha’s guest is Udo Erasmus, the co-founder of Udo’s Choice line of essential fatty acids. Udo designed the machinery for making oils with optimal health in mind and pioneered flax oil, a billion-dollar industry, which can now be found in health food stores across the globe. Being a war child, and later working as a pesticide sprayer, are just two of the significant life events that ultimately shaped Udo into the vibrant eighty-year-old he is today. In this episode, Udo shares the sto...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Over the years, Samantha has worked with a number of coaches, both male and female. Today’s guest, Kevin Kwan, is uniquely down to earth, realistic and emotionally in tune, making him one of the few male coaches that’s been given Samantha’s seal of approval. Kevin is an entrepreneur, father and business coach who helps wellness coaches grow, scale and, most importantly, navigate their business when things aren’ t going well. In today’s episode, Samantha and Kevin share their like-minded approach...
May 09, 2023•54 min
In our society, many of us have come to expect that, as we age, we will also experience a gradual decline of our overall health, wellness and libido. But it’s our birthright to feel happy, healthy and horny—this isn’t something you have to say goodbye to as your age begins approaching some arbitrary number. In today’s solo, Samantha shares the nutritional, emotional and relationship practices that have her thriving at 40, with the hopes that adopting some of these methods can help you to do the ...
May 02, 2023•56 min
