Similar But Different

When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream so big that it scared you? In this solo episode, I’m sharing a realization that’s been weighing on my heart lately: somewhere between routines, responsibilities, motherhood, and the realities of adult life, I stopped dreaming as boldly as I once did. And I know I’m not alone. I talk about how predictability can quietly turn into stagnation, why...

In this episode, Samantha dives deep into the challenges of maintaining momentum and creativity, especially after a long hiatus from recording. She reflects on how the longer we wait to pursue our passions, the more daunting they can seem, as our fears grow larger in our minds. Throughout the episode, she touched on the significance of self-discovery, especially during our younger years, and the r...

In this episode of Similar but Different, Samantha Sadow sits down with her dear friend and tennis partner, Dianne Louise, for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about the evolution of friendship, the pressures of modern womanhood, and the pursuit of wellness—mentally, emotionally, and physically. Together, they explore how competition can both challenge and connect women, what it means to sho...

In this episode of Similar but Different , Samantha Sadow welcomes Cara Katz , a full-time remote-working mom and Design Producer at augmented reality company for an insightful, heart-centered discussion about what it really means to stay grounded in a fast-moving, tech-saturated world. From spontaneous school drop-off chats to a shared love of wellness (and a few moments of sauna-induced wisdom),...

Have you ever looked back at a chapter of your life and thought, How did I even get through that? In this episode of Similar but Different podcast , Samantha Sadow is joined by Abby McDowell, a Speech-Language Pathologist who lives between South Florida and Switzerland. Abby shares her journey from starting a family during the height of the pandemic to launching her own private practice focused on...

What happens when your high-powered career no longer aligns with the life you want to live? In this episode of Similar but Different podcast , Samantha Sadow is joined by her sister-in-law Susan Tedesco—a former banking executive who traded boardroom stress for global travel, silent retreats, and a calling in mindfulness. Susan shares how childhood trauma shaped her perfectionism, how corporate bu...

What happens when life asks you to let go of perfection and embrace who you really are? In this first episode of the Similar but Different podcast , Samantha invites you to hear her story—the ups, the downs, and everything in between. She opens up about her journey from a picture-perfect childhood that took an unexpected turn to finding herself again through life’s challenges. Along the way, Saman...