Shine In & Out: Where Science Meets Soul

In this episode, we speak with Amalia Natalio—author of We to Me: A Story of Love, Loss, and Liberation—about relationship patterns, emotional healing, and building grounded self-trust. We explore how unconscious dynamics shape the way we relate to ourselves and others, how awareness supports real change, and how embodied healing helps transform insight into lasting growth, relational clarity, and...

In this conversation, Francisco Castro shares his profound journey of facing stage four cancer, emphasizing the importance of mindset, family support, and creativity in healing. He discusses the power of words in medical communication and the significance of vulnerability and community in overcoming adversity. Through his experiences, he inspires others to embrace their struggles and find purpose...

In this episode of Shine In & Out, Samantha Stoltz sits down with Shannon Salge, a bioenergetics and functional wellness practitioner. Shannon shares how she helps women rebalance hormones, restore gut health, and optimize their nervous systems by combining science-backed nutrition, energy medicine, and frequency-based healing. From her personal journey overcoming autoimmune disease to her wor...

Discover the life-changing power of fermented foods and gut health in this episode of Shine In & Out. Samantha sits down with Michelle Hebrling, fermentation expert, to explore how healing your gut naturally can improve digestion, boost immunity, support mental health, and reclaim food sovereignty—without pills, expensive supplements, or complicated protocols. Michelle shares her personal jour...

Transformational retreats for women are more than vacations—they’re immersive experiences that create healing, self-discovery, confidence, and clarity. In this episode of Shine In & Out, Samantha sits down with Anna Van Atmill, founder of Wandering Roots, to explore how intentional travel, community, and nervous system regulation accelerate personal growth and long-lasting transformation. Anna...

Finding purpose in life often requires courage, creativity, and trust in your intuition. In this episode of Shine In & Out, Samantha sits down with Wade Simmons to explore how life purpose, creativity, mortality awareness, and soulful storytelling shape a meaningful life. Wade shares his journey from mortuary science, filmmaking, and professional wrestling to discovering that purpose is not a...

Soul alignment is more than a concept — it’s a lived practice. In this episode of Shine In & Out, Samantha sits down with Cha Jones to explore how soul alignment, emotional resilience, trauma healing, and conscious inner work help you reconnect with your true self. Cha shares her journey from survival mode, childhood adversity, and societal conditioning to living fully in alignment with her so...

Heart-centered leadership starts from within. In this episode of Shine In & Out, Samantha sits down with Sonya to explore how heart-centered leadership, conscious self-discovery, emotional healing, and feminine energy transform both how we lead others and how we lead ourselves. Sonya shares her personal journey of breaking free from fear-based patterns, trauma, and overgiving, revealing how em...

In this episode, we explore what true self-healing looks like — beyond trends, quick fixes, or “toxic healing culture.” We dive into mindset, trauma recovery, emotional awareness, energy work, and the role of silence and self-discovery in creating real inner change. You’ll learn how to navigate overachieving in your healing journey, how to use breath and body awareness to build resilience, and how...

Elizabeth, founder of The Civil Graces Project, shares how a single moment at her kitchen table sparked a movement of connection, courage, and compassion. Discover how gratitude, forgiveness, and hospitality can bridge divides and create “the third way” in a world that feels disconnected. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

Episode Summary If you’ve stretched, massaged, and medicated only to have the pain return, this conversation reframes everything. Butch Phelps explains why the brain—not the muscle—is the real throttle on tension, and how brief, repeatable stretches plus gentle pressure and breath can teach the nervous system to feel safe enough to release. We talk shoes, fascia and emotion, why static “hold forev...

Nurse, speaker, and author Mary-Beth Newell shares science-backed, doable habits to look and feel a decade younger—no injectables, no surgery. We cover hydration for cognition and skin, sleep as nightly cellular maintenance, strength training for bones and metabolism, posture tech, sustainable movement, mindset, and how community service quietly upgrades your healthspan. Guest Mary-Beth Newell, RN...

In this solo reflection, Sammy invites us to question the invisible architecture of modern life. What if the systems we serve—money, borders, success—are all collective fictions? And what if the exhaustion, anxiety, and division we feel are symptoms of forgetting that we wrote the story? Drawing from her own experience of burnout and recovery, she examines how belief systems shape biology—how stre...

✨ Welcome back to Shine In and Out the space where science meets soul. In this episode, I’m sitting down with the amazing Gina Marie Fustich, founder of Colorful Living and creator of NeuroScenes, NeuroTheater, and the Colorful Clearing Method. Gina’s work brings together color, sound, and subconscious practices to create powerful transformation, and I can’t wait for you to experience her wisdom....

What if fat loss wasn’t about eating less and moving more—but about building strength, stabilizing your metabolism, and living in alignment with your biology? In this episode of **Shine In & Out**, I sit down with **Coach Brian Parana**, an elite performance coach with over 23 years of experience helping people create results that last. Together, we explore the science of sustainable fat loss,...

🎙 Show NotesWelcome back, beautiful souls, to Shine In & Out, the space where science meets soul. In this episode, host Sammy Stoltz sits down with Sharan Sammi, a manifesting abundance mentor, intuitive healer, psychic medium, and sidereal astrologist who left a 20-year corporate banking career to live her soul-led calling. Sharan shares her inspiring journey of turning dreams into reality, f...

In this deeply personal solo episode of Shine In & Out, Samantha Stoltz invites you into her heart’s vision — a dream for a world where science and soul are not separate, but aligned. This is not a list of hacks or productivity tips. It’s an invitation to imagine a culture where: Our nervous systems are calm, regulated, and resilient. Children grow up knowing how to breathe through stress, nou...

🎙 Show Notes In this special episode of Shine In & Out, Samantha Stoltz introduces The Little Book for a Better Life — a heartfelt companion designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and live with intention. This isn’t about massive overhauls or quick fixes. It’s about small, powerful practices that add up to real transformation. From nervous system regulation and mindful breathwork to cultiv...

In this episode of Shine In & Out, Sammy sits down with Dr. Sarah Nasir, DO — a dual board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine, international speaker, and serial entrepreneur. As the founder of Zenara Care, Dr. Nasir delivers concierge telemedicine for total addiction recovery through compassion, science, and her signature 3-Phase Recovery Framework. Beyond medicine,...

What if forgiveness wasn’t just a spiritual idea, but also a biological necessity? In this episode of Shine In & Out, we explore the fascinating science behind forgiveness and why letting go is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health, happiness, and future self.🧬 What you’ll learn in this episode:How forgiveness reduces stress and rewires your brain’s stress responseThe lin...

Description: Are you tired of feeling like you have to be “good” to be loved? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with self-worth & confidence coach Rosie Milsom to explore the good girl archetype — why so many women fall into it, the hidden costs of staying there, and how to reclaim your voice, worth, and true self. From childhood conditioning to chronic people-pleasing, we dive deep in...

Keywords: liminal space, personal development, self-discovery, energetic success, inner critic, desire, purpose, human design, coaching, transformation Summary: In this enlightening conversation, Samantha Stoltz and Michelle Boyde explore the transformative journey of navigating the liminal space between who we were and who we are meant to be. Michelle shares her personal story of leaving a succes...

40 Years. 450+ Tests. Zero Guesswork. This Is What Happens When You Stop Chasing Symptoms and Start Rebuilding Health. In this powerful episode of Shine In & Out, Sammy sits down with Dr. Brad Montagne—an internationally trusted natural health practitioner known for resolving chronic illness when nothing else has worked. Dr. Brad shares his personal healing story, the flaws in both traditional...

I wasn’t planning to record today. I was journaling in my robe at 5 AM when I realized something important:I’ve spent so long trying to be polished, to be perfect, to do everything the way I thought I should. But I’m not one thing. I’m a student and a teacher. A scientist and a soul seeker. Funny and thoughtful. And I don’t want to wait until I’ve “arrived” to start showing up. In this video, I op...

In this conversation, Samantha Stoltz emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes over drastic breakthroughs in personal development. She discusses how small decisions can lead to significant emotional and lifestyle improvements, the necessity of embracing all emotions, and the power of gratitude and perspective. By drawing lessons from babies, she highlights the value of curiosity and...