The Wellness Witch Podcast

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 a...

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 facin...

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 Well...

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 emphas...

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 benefit...

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, 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-overl...

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-backe...

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...

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 We...

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 Sama...

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...

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 cleane...

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 longevit...

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 Understandi...

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 in...

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...

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...

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&...

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 adre...

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 lib...

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 th...

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....

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...

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 himsel...