The Samantha Parker Show

Navigating Heavy Times: My 9/11 Memories, Cancel Culture, and the Power of Vulnerability In this episode of the Samantha Parker Show, Samantha reflects on the emotional weight of September 11th, her vivid memories of the day, the recent tragic death of Charlie Kirk, and the impact of cancel culture. She shares her personal experience of being canceled in 2020, the fear of sharing openly, and the s...

Building Emotional Resilience and Sobriety: A Conversation with Jacinta Field In this episode of the Samantha Parker Show, Samantha talks with Jacinta Field, a family and child counselor, art therapist, breathwork coach, Reiki practitioner, meditation teacher, and founder of Happy Souls Kids. They discuss Jacinta's journey towards sobriety, the drinking culture in Australia, and how it influe...

Embracing Community: A Conversation with Real Estate Agent Cristina Zavala In this episode of the Samantha Parker Show, Samantha sits down with Cristina Zavala, a prominent community figure and real estate agent in St. George, Utah. Christina discusses her journey from Mexico to the United States, the cultural adjustments she had to make, and her commitment to helping the Latino community. They de...

Transforming Alcohol Recovery with the Sinclair Method: A Conversation with Katie Lain In this episode of the Samantha Parker Show, Samantha sits down with Katie Lain, founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery, to discuss her decade-long struggle with alcohol and how discovering the neuroscience-based Sinclair Method transformed her life. Katie shares her journey from binge drinking to becoming an advoca...

In this solo episode, we dive into the often-overlooked topic of boredom, especially as it relates to sobriety and personal growth. I share personal stories, recent experiences, and insights on how embracing boredom can be a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery. We break down key topics such as, the challenge and opportunity of boredom in sobriety and everyday life. My recent Sunday experi...

Unlocking the Secrets of Somatic Healing with Angel Howard In this episode of the Samantha Parker Show, Samantha sits down with Angel Howard, founder of Wild Heart Expressive, host of the Upshift podcast, and author of 'Issues in Your Tissues.' Angel delves into the core concepts of her book, explaining how our bodies store emotions and how somatic movement therapy can help release them....

Embracing the Woo: A Journey of Unconventional Healing with Wendy Bunnell In this episode of the Samantha Parker Show, Samantha interviews Wendy Bunnell, a transformational advocate, bestselling author and living an authentic life. Wendy discusses her YouTube show 'Taking the Weird out of Woo,' which aims to normalize non-traditional methods of healing. They explore Wendy's journey...

Empowering Transitions with Jessica Frew: From Personal Betrayal to Professional Triumph In this podcast episode, Samantha Parker welcomes Jessica Frew, an author, speaker, and life coach known for empowering high-achieving women navigating big transitions such as betrayal, identity shifts, and decision making. Jessica shares her journey of unlearning conditioned decision-making patterns and helpi...

Navigating Sobriety and Relationships with Jennie Pool In this episode of The Samantha Parker Show, host Samantha Parker sits down with licensed clinical mental health therapist Jenny Pool for an in-depth discussion on sobriety and relationships. Jenny, who specializes in somatic therapy, shares her expertise on the importance of addressing both the mind and body to achieve holistic healing. The c...

Overcoming Addiction and Leading with Purpose: Justin Walker's Journey In this episode of the Samantha Parker Show, Samantha sits down with Justin Walker, founder and CEO of ITECMD and host of the Multiverse Leadership and Technology Podcast. Justin shares his inspiring story of overcoming addiction, including a near-death experience, and transforming his life to help others. He discusses the...

In this episode of The Samantha Parker Show, host Samantha Parker sits down with Dr. Mala, a psychologist, coach, doula, martial arts innovator, artist, and mindset mentor with over 25 years of experience. They discuss Dr. Mala's eclectic blend of cognitive therapy, psychology, martial arts, and her various specialties aimed at healing the masses. Dr. Mala shares her journey from wanting to b...

Embracing Transformation with Caramie Baker In this episode of The Samantha Parker Show, Samantha Parker sits down with her long-time friend Caramie Baker, who has been on a transformational journey of self-discovery. They discuss Caramie's work in helping individuals develop a healthy relationship with money, the significance of overcoming mental obstacles, and the importance of staying true...

From Stylist to Life Coach: The Journey of Jessica Burgio In this episode of the Samantha Parker Show, Samantha interviews Jessica Burgio, a stylist turned life coach and host of the top-rated podcast 'Unscripted.' Jessica shares her 20-year journey of building six-figure businesses and helping entrepreneurs elevate their confidence and launch their own podcasts. They discuss the origins...

The Samantha Parker Show - Hotel Edition!! In this episode of the Samantha Parker Show, Samantha hosts a special 'Bed Edition' from a hotel room in Los Angeles. Joined by her friend and colleague Jess, they discuss their experiences attending the Create & Cultivate business festival for women. The conversation delves into their personal journey of sobriety, Jess's role as a cont...

Kim and Wade from Utah Travel Escapes are locals who turned their love of exploring Utah into a business. They’ve raised seven kids, traveled across the state for years, and now they help others do the same. They plan full custom Utah itineraries for free, working directly with guides, tour companies, and hotels they’ve personally vetted. We talk about what it’s really like to visit Utah. They’ve...

Laura got sober in 2020 and started sharing on TikTok right away, but didn’t say anything at work for a long time. It wasn’t shameful. It was fear. Fear that if she didn’t stay sober, everyone would know. Fear that people would assume she had a problem, even though she did. She talks about hiding it, compartmentalizing her drinking around conferences, and the moment someone walked up to her at a m...

Today I’m sitting down with my Canadian sister and subconscious and energetics design strategist Brenda Johnston. We’re talking about burnout, boundaries, and why you’re probably not actually self-sabotaging. You’re just building a life and business that doesn’t fit your energetic blueprint. Brenda breaks down how she helps people clear subconscious patterns and design a business that actually fee...

Jennifer Chase is a trauma-informed life coach, speaker, and advocate for families navigating addiction and generational trauma. She became addicted to opiates after brain surgery and chronic pain. Her addiction collided with motherhood the day her son admitted he had taken her pills. That was the moment she realized she had become his drug dealer. She grew up in a family filled with addiction. Sh...

Beth McDonough had a 30-year career in investigative journalism. She was on the front lines of 9/11, Prince’s death, and the George Floyd riots. Then her second DUI ended it all. She became the story. She watched her mugshot air on the evening news while sitting in a jail cell. Beth shares the truth that most people would never say out loud. We talk about addiction, public shame, jail, sobriety, a...

Toni Will shares how she became the first female general manager for the Kalamazoo Wings, a men’s professional hockey team in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She never planned to be in hockey. She transitioned from banking to running the Chamber of Commerce and ultimately managed a professional sports team. Toni wasn’t looking to be the first woman GM in hockey. She just loved Kalamazoo and believed that if...

I am joined by Tracy O’Malley, Enneagram expert, keynote speaker, badass entrepreneur, and someone with over 4,600 days of sobriety under her belt. She shares her journey to sobriety and how the Enneagram became a life-changing tool for personal and professional growth. Tracy shares how the Enneagram works like a roadmap for understanding your operating system, the why behind what you do, and how...

She used to drive around the back of the building just so no one would see her as she walked into an AA meeting. For 18 years, she kept my sobriety a secret. Margy was working high-powered jobs, going to conferences, wining and dining clients, and always pretending. She didn’t drink, but I couldn’t say it out loud. Margy Schaller joins me to spill the tea about what it’s really like to navigate wo...

I’m one year sober, just turned 40, and I run a successful business. And I’m still starting over. Not because I lost everything, but because I changed. The life I had doesn’t fit the woman I’m becoming. If you’ve ever thought, “Is this it?” this episode is for you. Relationships - Sobriety changes your relationships. Some people will cheer for you, and some will disappear. I had to learn to let go...

This feels like a special episode because today I’m celebrating an entire year of being alcohol free. Sitting here in this same office, thinking about where I was last year, it’s wild. There is no way this happened. But it did. I’m telling the whole truth. The freedom and the pain. The messy middle. The wins like running two 10Ks. Turning 40. Changing the way I parent. Growing my business. And I’m...

I never thought the girl I got in a drunken cake fight with would be the same one handing me a big book in AA, but here we are. Emily Blossom is an author, a badass real estate broker, and someone who’s lived a thousand lives. We hadn’t talked in years after that wild night, but then I walked into the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous and there she was, holding up a mirror I wasn’t ready for. We talk...