Beyond You with Samantha S LPC

Have you ever confused chemistry with chaos? Do you find yourself constantly chasing someone who gives you just enough attention to keep you hooked, only to pull away again? In this episode of the Beyond You Podcast, Samantha dives deep into the psychology behind hot and cold relationships, emotional unavailability, trauma bonds, anxious attachment, and why inconsistent love can feel so addictive....

Do you find yourself pushing away love, support, or peace, even when it’s what you truly want? In this video, I discuss the real reason behind self-sabotage and how unhealed trauma, relationship patterns, and inner child wounds can sneak into your daily life, keeping you stuck in a cycle of self-protection. ✨ Start your healing journey today! Download the 'I MISS ME' journal and rediscove...

The hardest part of a toxic relationship isn’t the arguments, it’s the painful gap between knowing you need to leave and actually walking out the door. In this episode of the Beyond You Podcast, licensed therapist Samantha Saunders breaks down the hidden reasons why smart, self-aware women stay. If you are a high-functioning woman or a professional woman of color who is tired of "performing f...

🎙️ Can toxic relationships be keeping you broke? In this powerful episode of Beyond You Podcast, Samantha sits down with wealth expert and bestselling author Patrice Washington to uncover the surprising connection between relationships, healing, boundaries, and building lasting wealth. Most people think wealth is only about money, but Patrice reveals why your relationships, environment, mindset, a...

What if you never forgive them? What if you move on, build an amazing life, heal completely, and you still never forgive what they did? In this episode, Samantha challenges the cultural and religious pressure of "forgiveness culture" and reveals a truth nobody is talking about: forgiveness and moving on are not the same thing. If you’ve been trapped in a guilt loop trying to force a feeling you do...

If you’ve been doubting yourself after heartbreak, gaslighting, or constantly second-guessing your decisions… this episode is for you. 💔✨ In today’s conversation, Samantha breaks down how self-trust gets damaged, why your gut instincts went quiet, and the step-by-step roadmap to rebuilding confidence in yourself again. From gaslighting and ignored red flags to learning the difference between int...

If you just went through a breakup and every part of you wants to go back, this episode is for you. Your brain is literally going through withdrawal, and I'm going to walk you through exactly why these first 30 days matter, what NOT to do, and a day-by-day survival plan to help you get through this without going back. You are not alone. And you WILL make it through this. 💛 🎧Tune in now! New...

Are you feeling trapped in a relationship that’s hurting you? I want to help you understand if you're stuck in a trauma bond, a toxic pattern that can trick your brain into thinking it's love when it’s actually emotional addiction. ✨ Start your healing journey today! Download the 'I MISS ME' journal and rediscover the woman you've been missing: https://stan.store/movingbeyondy...

Waiting for closure after a breakup? In this episode, we break down why closure is a lie, what you’re actually looking for, and how to finally move on without an apology or explanation. If you feel stuck, replaying the past, or searching for answers, you’re not alone. This is how you take your power back and create your own closure. 🎧Tune in now! New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Ve...

If you’ve been focusing on your healing journey but still feel the desire for love and connection, you’re not alone. In this episode, we gently explore the question “Should I date while healing?” and unpack the deeper fears behind it, like repeating old patterns or not being ready. We talk about self-awareness, emotional capacity, boundaries, and how to approach dating in a way that supports your...

If you’ve ever thought “but they’re family…” while being hurt, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about the biggest misconception about toxic families and why it keeps so many women stuck in cycles of guilt, obligation, and emotional pain. Not every difficult family is toxic. But when there are repeated patterns, lack of accountability, and harm that never changes… it affects your mental...

In this episode, we explore why we feel pressured to explain our healing, boundaries, and need for space, and why we don’t owe anyone a detailed justification. We’ll unpack how upbringing can teach us that our “no” must be approved, how women’s choices are often questioned more than men’s, and how additional scrutiny can show up for women of color, pushing us into overexplaining to be believed. Th...

In this episode of The Beyond You Podcast, we talk about what to do when you finally set a boundary with your family and they label it “disrespectful,” especially within cultures where loyalty and “respect your elders” can mean silencing your needs. We explore why these dynamics hit differently for women of color, how survival-based family values can keep you small, and why boundaries are self-pre...

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to stop shrinking yourself and start living authentically. If you’ve been making decisions based on what others can handle instead of who you truly are, this conversation is for you. Your bigness is not too much, it’s your power. ✨ 🎧Tune in now! New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting"   Ne...

Do you find yourself constantly falling for the wrong people? In this episode, we explore why you might be attracting emotionally unavailable people and how unhealed trauma, old relationship patterns, and subconscious beliefs are keeping you stuck in this cycle. In this episode, we cover: -Why do you keep attracting emotionally unavailable -How to recognize emotional unavailability in -Practical s...

In this episode, we explore the confusing “tug of war” between intuition and anxiety, especially for anyone who’s been gaslit, betrayed, or taught not to trust themselves. We talk about how trauma and cultural conditioning, particularly for Black and brown women, can create hypervigilance and make unfamiliar feel unsafe. And I'm sharing practical tools to tell the difference in the moment, and...

In this episode, we explore why so many women feel pulled toward emotionally unavailable, inconsistent, or unsafe relationships even after doing the work, and how old wounds can drive attachment. We break down key signs of trauma bonding and what emotional intimacy actually feels like.  We also discuss how your body signals the difference through calm versus activation, why trauma bonds can feel a...

In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to be single while social media is flooded with couple photos, proposals, and Valentine’s Day posts. We name the real emotions that come up, jealousy, loneliness, feeling left behind, and questioning your worth, including the added cultural pressure many Black and Brown women face around being single.  We explore why self-love can feel harder when...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rachna Buxani, a therapist and author who specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and narcissistic abuse treatment, about the kind of subtle, hard-to-name pain that can exist in family and romantic relationships. We discuss what shifts when someone finally validates their experience (anger, grief, sadness, and self-compassion), how to hold...

In this episode, we talk about the common urge to reach out to people from our past, especially toxic relationships. We'll explore the psychological aspects behind these urges, about trauma bonding, the effects of loneliness, and societal pressures that make leaving relationships difficult. Most importantly, we'll walk through a practical, step-by-step emergency protocol to help resist the...

In this episode, we delve into the deceptive red flags in relationships that often masquerade as love, potentially saving you years of heartbreak. Samantha breaks down each red flag, shares her personal experiences, and offers practical advice on recognizing and avoiding these patterns for healthier, more fulfilling relationships. -- TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome 01:14 Recogni...

In this episode, we'll talk about how this cultural obsession with completely reinventing yourself by January 1st can be harmful, especially for women dealing with trauma. I'll break down why this framework is rooted in harmful systems and offer a more healing-centered approach. This episode is all about rejecting toxic self-improvement culture and embracing real, messy, non-linear healing...

How the ‘Strong Woman’ Role Leads to Burnout and What You Can Do About It! #selfcare #emotionalhealing #mentalhealth Are you tired of being the ‘strong one’ all the time? You know the feeling - everyone calls you "so strong," but inside, you're exhausted. I want to talk about Strong Woman Syndrome, the emotional labor, and the quiet burnout that comes from always holding it together....

In this episode, we'll address the complex issue of hollow apologies that don't lead to real change. We discuss why these apologies often leave you feeling more alone and how to distinguish between genuine remorse and manipulation. Learn actionable steps to heal and reclaim your power, even if you never get the apology you deserve. Let's honor our feelings and forge a path toward true...

You're running on empty. Everything feels hard. And when you look at your life, you think maybe you need to change everything: new job, new city, new relationship, new you. But love, what if you don't need a new life? What if you just need a gentler one? This episode is for the woman who's been living in survival mode, performing strength she doesn't feel, carrying too much for too...