Detached

In this episode, I’m sharing something that’s been seven years in the making. I recorded this one from the desert to emphasize what happens when you give yourself the gift of space - not just an escape from the mundane or the chaotic, but a chance to actually slow down, reflect, and pinpoint where you may be living in survival mode. I know I did for longer than I needed to.  We talk about wha...

Ever felt like you're just pretending, waiting for that magical moment when you finally feel like an adult? I know for many years I did. In this episode, I’m unpacking what maturity really means to me beyond the surface stuff and straight into how we treat ourselves, show up for our future selves, and stop living for everyone else’s comfort first. When it all boils down to it, maturity is taking r...

I used to think self-care was something I had to figure out completely on my own, but after many burnouts, realized I’d taken it too far. It became clear the version of self-care we’re fed by society might be quietly wearing us down and that it’s missing a few critical complements.  On the flipside, I’m sharing a key element to self-care and well-being: self-preservation. I dive deep into how...

If you've ever felt like you're too much, not enough, or constantly guessing where you stand with someone, I’ve got you. In this episode I’m sharing the two biggest shifts that helped me go from flailing with anxiety in relationships to feeling insanely secure. Attachment theory changed how I show up in love, friendships, and even how I treat the most important person in my life: myself. This is l...

If you’ve ever bitten your tongue, masked your feelings, or shape-shifted to fit in, this episode might just hit home. I’m sharing what happened when I stepped out of my comfort zone and into a New Moon gathering that involved forest bathing (aka Shinrin-Yoku), a sacred tea ceremony, and a moment that cracked something wide open in me. Oh…and I cried in front of a bunch of strangers. And I didn’t...

What if paradise isn’t out there, but right in tne moments that you choose to be with? In this episode, I’m doing something a little different - I’m reading a sneak peek from my next book I’m in the middle of writing. Yep, this is an unedited journal entry straight from the manuscript. It’s raw, real, and something I felt deeply called to share. This excerpt explores the messy beauty of parenting,...

Friendships aren’t just a nice-to-have. They can be the very thing that’s holding you back or helping you grow, depending on how healthy they are. In this episode, Samantha shares the big takeaways from a recent event with Eli Harwood (aka Attachment Nerd) and breaks down what secure friendships actually look like. Spoiler: it’s less about matching hobbies and more about emotional safety, boundari...

We’re keepin’ it real today, folks. I recorded this episode in my car outside a coffee shop under a fuzzy jacket with a mini travel mic, because life doesn’t wait for the perfect setup…especially when you’re a single parent running a business and juggling all the things (it me).  I’m finally sharing parts of my childhood I’ve only scratched the surface of in 15+ years of therapy, how it’s sho...

In this episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal. I open up about my ongoing journey with body image, disordered eating patterns, and the pressure to meet impossible beauty standards. From postpartum changes to memories that shaped how I see myself, I’m unpacking the thoughts I’ve carried for years and the new awareness that’s beginning to shift things. This isn’t about perfection. It’s abou...

I’ve never really shared the full story behind why I stopped drinking, but in this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain. It wasn’t a rock bottom moment or dramatic wake-up call—it was a quiet but certain knowing that alcohol just wasn’t part of who I wanted to be anymore. I talk about how booze impacts the brain, the sneaky ways it shaped my decisions, and the emotional fog it kept me in for year...

Ever felt like you're hiding pieces of yourself, worried about what others might think? In this special episode, I'm sharing my opening Keynote from our annual event, FEMPOWERED where we explored the powerful theme of that year: “Exposed”. I’m my experience of over 8 years in entrepreneurship and building my dream business and life, I have personally experienced the many levels - and devils - of e...

In this episode, I’m excited to share insights from a recent workshop I led with the incredible Brooke Berndt and Grace Perry. We dove deep into the transformative power of storytelling and how being vulnerable and authentic in your branding can truly build trust and attract the right audience. I walk you through my own journey - from being an accountant to launching a successful business - and sh...

Forty years, forty lessons, and a whole lot of unlearning. In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest insights I’ve gained along the way - about self-worth, boundaries, fear, and why peace isn’t about avoiding chaos but learning to stand strong within it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running out of time, questioning your path, or waiting for the “right moment,” consider this your reminder t...

In this episode we unlock a massive key to freedom - learning how to create regulated nervous system responses to our outside world. I break down the cascade of events that occur during a trigger or “activation” and how to bring awareness to these responses at the root. (This is purely informational to allow you to understand what occurs in the moment.) If you are finding yourself operating from p...

In this episode, I’m sharing what it means to use your voice and live in truth, even when it feels uncomfortable. I talk about a recent coaching session with a potential author and why the journey to self-expression is so personal. Speaking up, being seen, and standing in your truth can bring fear, but it’s where real change begins. I reflect on the patterns we carry, the stories we believe, and h...

In this episode, we’re unpacking the power of the subconscious mind, inspired by Neville Goddard’s Feeling Is the Secret . It’s all about shifting from wishful thinking to embodied belief - because your subconscious isn’t fact-checking, it’s simply making real whatever you accept as true. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of doubt or wondered why certain patterns keep repeating, then I’ve got yo...

What if loss wasn’t something to fear but something to celebrate? In this episode,  I take you behind the scenes of my keynote at FEMpowered, where I explored how loss isn’t an ending—it’s an opening.  Whether it’s relationships, beliefs, or old identities, every loss creates space for something new, and learning to detach from outdated narratives is the key to real freedom. I share my p...

Sharing a deeply personal experience, I discuss how practicing radical self-love and setting clear boundaries shifted my relationships, identity, and approach to life. You’ll discover why choosing discomfort over familiar pain can be the catalyst for growth and personal power.  If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-betrayal or unsure how to embrace your truth, this episode offers inspiration, pra...

In this episode, I explore the power of detachment and why releasing the beliefs that keep us small is the ultimate act of self-love. Sharing my personal journey and the lessons I’ve learned as a coach and publisher, I’ll guide you toward embracing your truth and uncovering the freedom that comes with surrender. We’ll discuss why expressing your authentic self isn’t just healing for you but also f...

In this episode, I share my own humbling journey of releasing control, from meticulously planning my son’s birth to facing the unexpected and redefining my perspective on safety and surrender.  I’ll walk you through how the illusion of control often creates more struggle and why detachment is the path to freedom and miracles. We’ll explore the deeply ingrained belief that control equals safet...

Detached is a podcast for those ready to release the weight of judgment, let go of limiting stories, and embrace the truth of who they are. Hosted by Samantha Joy, it explores the power of self-love, surrender, and detachment to create freedom, peace, and clarity. Each episode offers honest conversations, practical tools, and thought-provoking insights on identity, entrepreneurship, motherhood, an...