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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 18 MIN

Episode 97 - The Universe Is Testing You — What I Learned When Everything Was Going Right (And Then It Wasn't)

from Menopause, Melanin & Aging Like A Queen · host Samantha Montpetit-Huynh

Send us Fan MailYou know that feeling when everything is finally clicking? The work is landing, the opportunities are flowing, and for the first time in a long time you think — okay, this is it. And then something hits you sideways and your brain goes straight to: I knew it was too good to be true.Yeah. That happened to me.In this episode, I'm getting personal about a really good stretch, professionally — six new clients, a major brand pitch, a feature on Chatelaine Magazine's podcast, and a sold-out Panama retreat in seventy-two hours — and the moment a piece of unexpected news sent me straight into panic, self-doubt, and full-on fix-it mode before I even had the full picture.I'm also sharing a story from one of my clients that mirrors the exact same cycle — because this isn't just a business lesson. It's a pattern that so many of us live in without even realizing it. The go-go-go and collapse. The spiral. The shame. The "what is wrong with me?"And then — the light bulb.In this episode we talk about:Why our brains go straight to worst-case scenario (and why that's not a character flaw)The fix-it reflex — and what it's actually costing youWhy rest is productive even when it feels like falling behindWhat the universe is really doing when it throws you a curveballHow to break the cycle — and what it looks like to actually trust the processThis one is personal, honest, and one I think a lot of you are going to hear yourselves in. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, building something new, or just trying to find your footing in a season that feels bigger than you expected — this episode is for you.Join my FREE Facebook Group - Strong Women Over 40Book a FREE Chat with Sam.Thank you for listening and I would like to remind you that Walk with Sam - Walking Group - is available for anyone to join, ANYWHERE!Click HERE to join the free Whatsapp community!Thank you for listening.

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Send us Fan Mail You know that feeling when everything is finally clicking? The work is landing, the opportunities are flowing, and for the first time in a long time you think — okay, this is it. And then something hits you sideways and your brain goes straight to: I knew it was too good to be true. Yeah. That happened to me. In this episode, I'm getting personal about a really good stretch, professionally — six new clients, a major brand pitch, a feature on Chatelaine Magazine's podcast, and...

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