The Be Ruthless Show

Today is the day - Sort of 😂 Doors for Team Ruthless don’t officially open until October 1st. But it’s Jimtember - So I’m opening the doors now - only to my communities. Are you confused? Don’t worry! On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I talk about all the things…. Including what you get: two very special Bonus Calls AND a Ruthless shirt if you join today . Rates increase October 1st, so...

How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a relationship? With a partner, with a company, with a therapist…. And how do you actually end the relationship? On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss all this - and more! ======================================================= Nominate a teen here for the Jim Ruth Award by the Whole Lotta Love Foundation!. Any young adult dealing wi...

I’ve loved football my entire life🏈 . But for me, it’s about more than the actual game. It’s about the players - as people. It’s about being part of a team. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss two off the field examples of what we can all learn from the game of football. Derek Carr and DeVante Adams survived a white water rafting accident together in their college days. Their fr...

You know how you can have things all mapped out - and then life happens!!??!! We’ve all been there and probably will be again. Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show certainly has been there - more than once. Amanda Lees lives in Australia with her husband and is the proud mother of their three children. Amanda has been a nurse for 25 years with a Bachelor of Nursing and a Post Graduate Diploma in...

It’s September - otherwise known as Jimtember - and Michigan CRUSHED Colorado State on Saturday 💙🏈💙 On a serious note, It’s also National Suicide Prevention Month AND Week. It’s important to remember that as you celebrate football, or back to school, or this holiday weekend - people everywhere are struggling. Silently. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss all this - and more. ==...

Overeating. Undereating. Not eating. There are so many things that people struggling endure. Things that might seem simple to most but can be unbelievably difficult. My guest on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, Janet Verney, discusses our health and why it can’t be ignored. Janet E. Verney is an Author and Artist with a passion for wellness and whimsy! She is certified as an Integrative Nu...

I’ve been sharing like crazy about National Grief Awareness Day tomorrow. And someone else added to one of the threads that Wednesdays is International Overdose Awareness Day. Another people so many don’t even know exists. But the conversation didn’t end there. Someone shared that August 21st was also Fentanyl Awareness Day. Why do we need separate days? On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show,...

I’ve been out and about promoting National Grief Awareness Day which is next week, 8/30/22. And I have literally been met with this response 100 PERCENT OF THE TIME: “I didn’t know there was a National Grief Awareness Day….” And that, my friends, is the problem!! How can people acknowledge a day they don’t even know exists?? It’s not on calendars. Or billboards. There aren’t commercials or adverti...

Are you good at expressing your needs? You have to be in touch with your needs in order to do that - so are you in touch with yours? On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss why this conversation matters - Whether it’s couples, siblings, students and teachers, parents and children - understanding one another’s needs is a key component of the relationship. And this is true even with ou...

President Biden signed The Inflation Reduction Act yesterday. A nearly $400-billion investment in clean energy subsidies will mark the United States' most serious effort ever to combat climate change. Seniors on Medicare will have a cap on their prescription drug costs each year. And an extension on subsidies provided during the COVID-19 pandemic will lower healthcare costs for 13 million American...

Grand Lake, Colorado. The first place Jim took me in Colorado. Our wedding venue. My absolute favorite place. And the place that helped me find my path. My way. Tomorrow is our 8 year wedding anniversary. And the 5th I’ve experienced without Jim. Being in Grand Lake doesn’t change that… But it makes it less painful. More peaceful. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I share my healing jour...

I talk about the “invisibles” regularly. Chronic health. Mental illness. Loss and grief. So much goes on that the world doesn’t see.  On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss what you need to know to support someone dealing with an “invisible.” I also address things people struggling with an “invisible” can do to help others understand. And remember, asking questions and having c...

I’ve been pretty open about feeling a bit off lately. It’s not in my nature to ‘fake it until I make it’ or to hide it, because talking about it is part of what helps me get through it. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss the shifts I’m making, the tools I’m using, to navigate my way. Simple adjustments that make a big difference. And I discuss how to use these tools proactively....

I don’t know much about Twitter - but I’ve connected with someone truly amazing. She’s real and raw and open - and working diligently to break stigmas surrounding mental health. MY kind of people. And today, I’m honored to have her as my guest on The Be Ruthless Show. Ashley Perkins, PharmD, is a mental health advocate with a background as a pharmacist and educator. She graduated from Butler Unive...

Do you ever send out little hints hoping that someone will just read between the lines? Or say something when you’re hurt or angry hoping for a certain response? Maybe it’s been the other way around and you’ve had someone communicate this way with you. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I share 5 real life examples of communication mishaps - as well as the alternative, healthier ways to c...

Sexy Pizza in Fort Collins is my new favorite Pizza - and I’ve never eaten it before! After a patron was found unconscious in the bathroom, the owner decided to do more. He now provides medical training for his staff, specifically training on how to use and administer Narcan, a nasal spray given to overdose patients. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss why I’m a fan. Too many peop...

I had the craziest migraine last week, and Dallas knew before I did. For Real! On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I get a little personal. I talk about living alone in a new area and how something as simple as a migraine can become overwhelming. I discuss how Sassy and Dallas keep me going when, truth be told, without them it would be easy to neglect myself and my needs. I say all the tim...

What do you think of when you hear Domestic Violence? Something physical? Verbal abuse is just as dangerous and often overlooked. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, my guest discusses all of this, and more. Susan Omilian is an attorney, author and motivational speaker who has worked to end violence against women for the last forty years. With the death of her nineteen-year-old niece Maggi...

On Saturday, we had a huge event in The Mental Health Community. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I celebrate this and go more in depth about how we can all take advantage of 988. For informed about Relief From Grief, contact me at sam@samantharuth.com To donate to Whole Lotta Love: The James Lincoln Rut...

CBS6 Albany's Heather Kovar was suspended after appearing disheveled, slurring, and calling the weather anchor the wrong name on the Saturday evening news. Kovar lost her father in May and after time off to mourn his loss, she returned to a grueling schedule. It’s a position millions of people face every single day. On today's episode of The Be Ruthless Show , I dig deeper and discuss how much gri...

People are struggling. Everywhere. The world is full of chaos and uncertainty. So thank you Shawn Mendes! On Friday, Mendes postponed his current tour “until further notice” so that he can concentrate on his mental health. He talked about how touring post Covid is much more difficult than it used to be. Again - thank you. We’re all struggling and readjusting. And we need to talk about the fact tha...

Well being…. what does it mean?  People talk about physical well being. People talk about emotional well being. And people talk about spiritual well being. Most conversations separate these categories when in reality, they’re all connected. Our emotions impact our health. Our health impacts our emotions. And on and on it goes. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show , my guest Monica Heiz t...

Happy July. Happy 4th! I can’t believe it’s The 4th Season of The Be Ruthless Show ! Thank You for your support!! I wouldn’t be here without all of you. In addition to upcoming workshops and fundraisers, on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show , I discuss why you need to hire an expert. All of my newest clients have had the worst experiences….. including un-returned calls, the inability to get...

Being part of The Canfield Family has been the biggest gift. I honestly don’t know where I’d be without these people. These experiences. These friendships. These stories. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show , Aanchal Vash joins me as I celebrate her book, Ongoing Success and Wellbeing (available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4CXHPKN/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_53YET9T0F7KQD4T5XT9M_2 ) Aanch...

There is so much that we’re just not taught about healthy communication. Key word: healthy! There are aggressive communication styles. Passive communication styles. And oh my, the passive aggressive communication styles On today's episode of The Be Ruthless Show , I make it very simple. I talk about listening to understand. Period. Not listening to respond. Not listening to correct. Not listening...