Beyond You with Samantha S LPC

As the year comes to a close, this episode isn’t about goals, highlights, or resolutions. It’s about one honest question that changes everything: Did I choose myself this year? If you had a hard year… if you survived more than you thrived… if your growth didn’t make it onto Instagram, this conversation is for you. We’re talking about boundaries, healing, staying, leaving, resting, and all the quie...

Welcome back to my podcast and YouTube channel! In this episode, we'll discuss essential strategies for protecting your peace during the holidays. We'll talk about the importance of setting boundaries, being gentle with yourself, and not feeling obligated to fulfill societal or familial expectations. If the holidays bring up feelings of discomfort, loss, or trauma for you, this conversatio...

You’re high-functioning, successful, the friend everyone can count on. But somewhere along the way, you stopped being a person and became a support system. And the scariest part? Everyone thinks you’re doing great. In this episode, we’re breaking down 10 subtle signs that you’re not just caring, you’re codependent. From being unable to make decisions without checking in, to monitoring everyone’s m...

How do you choose yourself when the world is literally falling apart? How do you protect your peace when the news cycle is relentless and everyone needs something from you? This week, I’m getting real about what it actually means to establish a nourishing relationship with yourself in the middle of chaos. Not after things calm down. Not when you have more time. Right now. In the mess. Because the...

You stayed because you're loyal. You fought because you're committed. Now it's time to choose YOU. 💜 These healing affirmations are specifically crafted for you to say goodbye to toxic relationships and hello to the peace you deserve. The 21-Day Challenge: Listen to these affirmations daily for 21 days to begin rewiring your beliefs about love, worthiness, and what you deserve. Neurop...

You’ve been seeing it everywhere, the soft life . Boundary-setting queen energy. Choosing peace. Saying no without guilt. So you tried it. You set that boundary, chose yourself, said no for the first time in forever… and it felt terrible. Like you were doing something wrong. Like maybe you’re not built for this whole “healing” thing. Love, can we talk about this? Because the truth about the soft l...

The silent treatment can feel suffocating, like you're walking on eggshells, replaying every conversation, wondering what you did wrong. It's a special kind of pain that makes you question your worth and lose sleep trying to figure out how to fix something you can't even name. In this episode, we're walking through how to respond to the silent treatment without abandoning yourself...

Surviving Infidelity: Real Talk on the First 48 Hours | Beyond You Podcast In this heartfelt and honest episode of Beyond You , we dive into the often unspoken emotional turmoil that comes when you discover your partner’s infidelity. We talk about what to do in those first 48 hours, how important it is to prioritize self-care and resist the urge to rush into major decisions. Through a deeply perso...

Yes, we have heard that love conquers all, but what if it doesn't? In this heartfelt video, we delve into the challenging reality of emotional incompatibility in relationships. Learn how differing emotional needs, communication styles, and coping mechanisms can silently erode even the strongest connections. Discover how to identify the red flags, understand your own needs, and navigate these c...

In this episode, we talk about the pain and confusion of being ghosted, especially relevant around Halloween when ghost stories abound. This episode aims to provide clarity and healing for those left questioning their worth after being abruptly abandoned in dating. Samantha offers insightful reflections on emotional immaturity, conflict avoidance, and how ghosting reflects on the ghoster's incapac...

Are you so focused on managing everyone else's emotions that you've forgotten you have emotions of your own? This episode is your wake-up call. In this eye-opening conversation, I'm breaking down the difference between loving someone and losing yourself in them. We're exploring why being constantly available for other people's feelings is exhausting everyone involved—and how to build connections t...

You stayed because you're loyal. You fought because you're committed. Now it's time to choose YOU. 💜 These healing affirmations are specifically crafted for you to say goodbye to toxic relationships and hello to the peace you deserve. The 21-Day Challenge: Listen to these affirmations daily for 21 days to begin rewiring your beliefs about love, worthiness, and what you deserve. Neurop...

What do you do when nothing feels certain and you can't see the next step clearly? In this vulnerable episode, I'm sharing my own journey of learning to trust uncertainty when every part of me wants to control outcomes. This isn't about toxic positivity or pretending fear doesn't exist. This is about finding peace in the not-knowing and discovering that sometimes the scariest thing...

In this episode, we delve into the importance of embracing uncertainty as part of the healing process. Reflecting on our journey, we share insights on the necessity of trusting the unknown and allowing oneself to grow through life's unpredictable moments. We encourage listeners to view uncertainty as an opportunity rather than a threat, offering practical advice on how to navigate this unfamil...

Sometimes the most profound wisdom comes from the hardest-earned lessons. In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing 8 truths that would have saved me years of heartache if I'd learned them sooner and might shift everything for you too. These aren't pretty quotes or surface-level inspiration. These are real insights from a woman who's made the mistakes, learned from them, and fou...

That phrase has been everywhere, “If they wanted to, they would." And yes, it has truth in it. But can we talk about how this oversimplified dating advice is missing some major pieces? In this nuanced conversation, I'm breaking down what happens when someone does want to show up for you but doesn't know how. When trauma responses are louder than intentions. When there's a gap betw...

✨ This week, we’re bringing back one of your all-time favorite episodes. Sometimes the words you need most are the ones worth hearing again. 💛 Whether you missed it the first time or just need the reminder, tune in and take what speaks to you today. 🎧 -- Feeling drained by toxic relationships? It's time to say goodbye for good. Join me in this week's episode as we explore the powerful j...

Nobody warns you about this part, the empty space that follows when you finally choose yourself. The silence where chaos used to be. The loneliness that hits after you walk away from what wasn’t serving you. In this deeply compassionate conversation, I’m sharing a client’s story that will feel achingly familiar to anyone who’s ever felt more alone after making a healthy choice than they did in an...

Ever walked away from something that wasn’t serving you, only to spend months torturing yourself with “what if” questions? This episode is your permission slip to trust your own wisdom. In this deeply honest conversation, I’m exploring why your inner critic gets so loud after you choose yourself and how to quiet that voice for good. We’re diving into the difference between wisdom and conditioning,...

Let's be real, missing someone who wasn't good for you can feel like the dumbest thing in the world... until it's you. You know what they did. You know the relationship was toxic. You know you deserve better. And yet, your chest still aches when that song comes on, and your brain keeps replaying those good moments like some kind of emotional torture device. If you're sitting there feeling called o...

Ever found yourself pushing away someone who was actually good for you? This episode is going to hit different. In this raw and honest conversation, I’m exploring the quiet ways we destroy the very thing we say we want most: healthy, consistent love. We’re diving into why your nervous system sometimes treats safety like a threat and why you might find yourself picking fights with the kindest perso...

Have you been called “difficult” for having standards? Labeled “selfish” for protecting your peace? Made to feel crazy because people acted like your boundaries were personal attacks?  This episode is your reality check. In this powerful conversation, I’m breaking down why setting boundaries doesn’t make you mean or difficult, it makes you awake. We’re exploring how the world taught you that havin...

Hey beautiful souls, This week, I'm sitting with something that's been heavy on my heart, and I have a feeling some of you might be sitting with it too. It's about connection. The messy, scary, absolutely necessary work of letting people in as adults who have done some healing but are still, you know, human. You know that feeling when you meet someone new and there's this moment wh...

Have you been called "so calm" and "so together" your whole life, but inside you're screaming?  This episode is going to shake you to your core. In this raw and honest conversation, I'm exploring the difference between performing calm and actually feeling calm and why the performance might be slowly killing you. We're unpacking how being praised for your composure when what you really needed was p...

Are you living your life or just surviving it really well? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by keynote speaker, momentum coach, and former U.S. Marine, Marlon Wesh, to explore the difference between existing and actually living. Marlon doesn’t just teach transformation, he’s lived it. From navigating trauma and abuse to breaking free from codependency and people-pleasing, his journey to r...