Positioned To Pause, Ready To Rise

If your calendar is full but your cup is empty, this conversation will meet you right where you are. We sit down with licensed therapist, executive wellness coach, and mindfulness instructor Samantha Edu to explore why the bravest move isn’t another push. Your next brave step is the pause that lets you breathe, listen, and move with intention. From her powerful “fan line” story to the creation of her “Positioned To Pause” retreat, Samantha shows how community care, compassion, and worthiness can turn stretching into strength. We unpack her signature ROOT framework; Reflect, Open, Overcome, Thrive. Her framework weaves mindfulness, journaling, visualization, and movement into everyday life. Samantha shares how doing “one brave thing” each week rewired her voice, led to a self-created leadership role, and built partnerships rooted in purpose rather than perfection. We talk about the hidden cost of hustle, the guilt many moms carry when they rest, and how five guilt-free minutes can begin a larger shift from survival mode to sustainable growth. We get personal in this episode:redefining bravery on your own termsunlearning self-censorshipchoosing to include yourself in the life you’ve built for others We explore motherhood as a mirror, workplace community as a lifeline, and wellness as making room for your whole self. Get ready to swap scarcity for overflow and urgency for alignment. Connect with Samantha at:www.samanthaedu.comIG: @brownheartwellnessTikTok: @samanthaeduPodcast: Brown Heart Wellness PodcastYouTube: BrownHeartTVStay up to date on in-person events in Atlanta, GA:Thrive Empowered in-person eventsFree Resources:Meal Plan & Prep WorkbookFollow and chat with me on Instagram:@[email protected] you light and love always!