The Truth About Gut Health, and Sobriety with Samantha Lander

What this episode covers

<p>In this episode of <em>Sisters in Sobriety</em>, Sonia sits down with Samantha Lander, a functional diagnostic nutritionist and personal trainer who turned her life around after struggling with addiction. Now, she helps people figure out what’s really going on with their health using lab testing, nutrition, and lifestyle tweaks.</p><p>Ever wonder why quitting drinking doesn’t always make you feel amazing overnight? Why do so many people in recovery crave sugar? And what’s the deal with gut health and hormones? Samantha breaks it all down, sharing insights on how alcohol messes with digestion, metabolism, and overall wellness. She also gives practical tips on balancing blood sugar, avoiding common nutrition mistakes, and getting your energy back.</p><p>Samantha also opens up about her own story—how she got into addiction, the legal trouble that followed, and what finally helped her get sober. She shares what worked (and what didn’t) in her recovery and how she found her way to helping others through functional medicine.</p><p>This is <em>Sisters in Sobriety</em>, the support community that helps women change their relationship with alcohol. Check out our <a href='https://sistersinsobriety.substack.com/'>Substack</a> for extra tips, tricks, and resources.</p><p><br></p><p>Episode Highlights:</p><p>[00:01:00] Meet Samantha Lander and her background in functional health</p><p>[00:03:00] Samantha shares her early experiences with addiction and sobriety</p><p>[00:07:00] The moment she realized she needed a change</p><p>[00:12:00] Facing legal trouble and what that experience was like</p><p>[00:17:00] What rehab was really like for her</p><p>[00:21:00] How she got into functional medicine and nutrition</p><p>[00:26:00] Why so many people in recovery struggle with sugar cravings</p><p>[00:30:00] How alcohol affects gut health and hormone balance</p><p>[00:35:00] The best ways to support your liver and metabolism after quitting</p><p>[00:40:00] Why some people still feel sluggish even after quitting alcohol</p><p>[00:44:00] Simple nutrition changes that make a big impact in recovery</p><p>[00:48:00] How Samantha helps people figure out their unique health needs</p><p>[00:52:00] Where to find Samantha and how to work with her</p><p><br></p><p>Links</p><ul><li><em>Work with Samantha: https://linktr.ee/seefitliving</em></li></ul><p><em></em></p><p>💌 <a href='http://sistersinsobriety.substack.com/'>Sisters In Sobriety Substack</a> – where the magic (and the mocktail recipes) happen</p><p><a href='mailto:[email protected]'>📬 Sisters In Sobriety Email</a></p><p><a href='https://sistersinsobriety.substack.com/'>📸</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/sistersinsobrietypod/'> Sisters In Sobriety Instagram</a></p><p><a href='https://sistersinsobriety.substack.com/'>🌐 </a><a href='https://www.kathleenkillen.com/'>Kathleen’s Website</a> <em>Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcast</em></p><p><a href='https://sistersinsobriety.substack.com/'>📸 </a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/coupleswithkathleen/'>Kathleen’s Instagram</a></p><br><br>Support this podcast at — <a href='https://redcircle.com/sisters-in-sobriety/donations'>https://redcircle.com/sisters-in-sobriety/donations</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/p