The Be Ruthless Show

Some people touch your heart and change your life the moment you meet them. Candice Shepard absolutely leaves you wanting more, and also leaves you with more. She’s been through it, but you’d never know! Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show is special in so many ways. Candice is an accomplished businesswoman, attorney, author, speaker and entrepreneur; as well as a certified success coach and val...

It’s National Suicide Prevention Week and National Suicide Prevention Month. I’ll say what I always say: shouldn’t every month be? It’s not easy for most people to speak up, and we only know if someone isn’t ok if they do speak up. Mental illness, trauma, addiction, grief….. invisible! On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss things everyone can do for each other -Speaking up is an im...

I’ve noticed a theme with several different clients lately. All different ages. Male, female. Different places in the world. Different jobs. All having the same issue: difficulty standing up for themselves. They have no problem standing up for others, but when it comes to their own feelings or how they’re treated - it’s a different story. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss why t...

Sassy is going through it - which means I am, too. This long weekend has had me reflecting about a lot of things! On today's episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I share lessons from the perspective of this fur mommy. If you’re not part of the Griefhab Community, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefhab7/ To join Team Ruthless, learn more here: https://samantharuth.com/team-ruthless...

It’s National Grief Awareness Day - and no one even knows. I’m making even more noise today - Because grief never ends. It’s invisible - so people don’t know who is struggling unless they speak up. And in this world full of judgments and stigmas, that’s not always easy. Unless you’re me. I’m speaking up for every single one of us. Just because grief is invisible doesn’t mean that we are! On today’...

Grief isn’t talked about enough. It makes people uncomfortable. That doesn’t stop me, though! And it doesn’t stop today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show. Tony Lynch is an International Best Selling Author, Founder of Memories of us, Speaker, Grieving Father, and acclaimed Grief Coach. In addition to providing incredible services to people struggling, Tony also provides a community for other provide...

Kids are  sponges!  They absorb absolutely everything around them, although many adults believe otherwise. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I share some of the wisest tips ever from an eleven year old client. His parents were under the impression that he had no idea they were having marital issues. Little did they know - he was telling me alllllll about it! His input is priceless! If yo...

Anxiety is something people might be starting to talk about, but it’s something very few truly understand. Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show has lived it and has also learned how to successfully live  with it! Mandy Scanlon is an anxiety coach dedicated to helping individuals overcome their anxiety and live a more fulfilling life. With a deep understanding of anxiety disorders and years of exp...

Life certainly has its ups and downs, and today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show shares hers authentically in her book  Searching for Sea Glass. Roberta (Bobby) Pellant is a college professor, entrepreneur, consultant, international bestselling author, and TEDx/keynote speaker with 25 years of experience in the academic and business worlds. She is the CEO of Roberta Pellant Consulting and founder o...

Ugh! That’s the exact text I sent my dad earlier today. It pretty much sums up my mood - because Sassy isn’t doing so well, therefore neither am I. I talk about this on today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show - not because it’s all about me. I share because people need to know that sharing isn’t only ok - it’s necessary. I share because things like anxiety and grief and even just being tired are a...

Have you ever felt like your doctor was on the wrong track? Or maybe you’ve gotten misdiagnosed? Have you had a doctor or nurse with not the best bedside manner before? I have clients talking to me so often about how intimidating it is speaking up in certain medical situations. We discuss the importance as well as ways to go about it politely, to alleviate their concerns. Medical professionals don...

Please excuse the poor sound quality. I DID IT!! And I couldn’t have done it without all of you. Thank you for being a part of my world and for supporting me every step of the way. I’m super proud of myself - and I think it’s important to celebrate our wins. Big, small, mini, giant. This world is so fast. We’re so focused on what’s next that most people don’t stop to celebrate their wins. As we wr...

You know I have a LOT to say about the system and how it needs to be improved. Pick an area - we can make progress everywhere. Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show has lived it all - and his story has not one, but several examples of where we need to change and grow in this world. As a motivational speaker, coach, and activist, Sonny Von Cleveland is passionate about sharing his story to aid and...

And while my brain still adjusts to the fact that it’s 2023, here we are at the last day of July  August seriously snuck up on my brain, but I just realized that my body has known for at least a week. Maybe two. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss how our bodies always know. And how we can use the clues toour advantage. If you’re not part of the Griefhab Community, join us here:...

There are hundreds of photographers in Colorado alone. And hundreds of mediums, too - but I could tell that Cara Faith wasn’t like any of them the second I saw her Soulgraphy work. I could literally feel the love through the pictures. I could feel the personalities. And I knew I had to connect - immediately! Todays guest on The Be Ruthless Show is Cara Faith, a heart-centered, trustworthy, and int...

It’s hard enough expressing your feelings as a female in this world. The added noise from the world about men being tough and emotions being a sign of weakness is a bunch of bs. But I’m not a man. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss why it’s important to model behavior to our teens but I also discuss why it’s important to create healthy support networks for them, too. If you’re n...

Athletes talk about visualizing to improve their performance all the time. Coaches using visualization as a tool regular - whether it’s part of meditations or journaling or even casual conversation. The world doesn’t discuss the fact that there are people who are unable to visualize. Aphantasia is the medical term, and most teachers and coaches are completely unaware, so how can individuals know i...

There’s absolutely no way to measure grief. None. But whoever came up with three days of bereavement leave grossly miscalculated. They give you more time off after getting your wisdom teeth pulled. I’m not joking. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I dive into all the areas we do a better job supporting people than we do supporting people dealing with loss and grief. And I’m glad we’re do...

I’ve been talking about how much Mental Healthcare in Colorado is lacking for nearly ten years. I’ve been talking about how it’s pretty much avoided in conversations here, altogether. You don’t hear people discussing therapy. You certainly don’t hear people recommending it or discussing the need for more services - unless you’re talking to me. Or to today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show. Chrysta B...

I’ve been more frustrated than usual, hearing from new clients about what they went through before they found me. Unreturned phone calls. Being told they can’t begin for several weeks. No personal connection. The list goes on and on -And my frustration grows as we add people struggling in the “stigmatized” communities where there is already less support. Substance abuse. Suicide. On today’s episod...

Let’s talk about putting it all out there. Most people don’t. We live in a world that glamorizes keeping it all together, which you know I think is not only unhealthy, but a recipe for disaster. What’s healthy is dealing with things. What’s healthy is acknowledging our feelings - however difficult that is and however uncomfortable that might be for others. What’s healthy is pivoting when you need...

Sassy and Dallas are my babies, not “just my dogs.” Someone said that about Sassy when I first moved to Denver and I thought Jim was going to lose it I’ve now met two vets who really love Griefhab and recognize their clients need for support when they lose a furry family member. Introducing Griefhab for Pets. While this is wonderful, it’s also been eye opening for me. It’s shown me what I already...

There are so many people, with so many different sets of expectations in this world. So many people get caught up in becoming who their parents want them to be. Or who their bosses want them to be. Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show knows that story very well! Amy Pons is a multifaceted feminist who holds fierce compassion for those walking in their healing journey toward their highest selves. ...

I survived my move! I’m completely unpacked. And I’m thoroughly exhausted. Physically and mentally - no joke! I’ve always been this way…. I’ve always thrived during chaos, and then had a delayed reaction. On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss delayed reactions and why knowing this about yourself is important. I also discuss emotional reactions, immediate reactions, over reactions a...

I admit, I’m more than a little OCD. When my physical environment is disorganized, shall we say cluttered - my brain is literally just as cluttered. And right now my physical environment is complete and utter chaos!! Buckle Up - because today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show is gonna take you on a ride. I discuss my move tomorrow. Yes, you read that correctly. I’m moving again  I told you - it’s...