The Elysian Lifestyle

In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on what The Elysian Lifestyle really means to me — not just as a podcast or a brand, but as a way of living with more intention, curiosity, beauty, and connection to yourself.I talk about why the things you’re interested in are not random — the books, conversations, rituals, movement, spaces, and ideas that keep calling for your attention. To me, those interests are breadcrumbs, quietly pointing you back toward who you are and how you’re meant to move through the world.This episode is also a little more personal: a look at how I operate, how I follow curiosity, notice patterns, and make meaning from the things that keep calling me back.

✧ In this episode of The Elysian Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down with Gisele Plamondon of The Cosmic Laundry for a fun, expansive conversation on astrology, Human Design, archetypes, and the magical feminine.Gisele invites us into her world — one where the feminine thrives, the symbolic becomes practical, and astrology becomes a language for understanding ourselves more deeply.We explore what astrology and Human Design actually are, how archetypes weave into this work, and why Aphrodite has become such a central part of Gisele’s teachings. She shares how women’s lives can begin to transform when they reconnect with this archetype and allow more beauty, pleasure, magnetism, and feminine energy into their lives.We also talk about her Daughter of Aphrodite program, her Magical Hot Girl Bootcamp, and take a little mystical aside into AI, spirituality, and what it means to be human in this strange new era.Find her here: https://www.thecosmiclaundry.comOr here: The Cosmic Laundry on Instagram

In this episode of The Elysian Lifestyle Podcast, I sit down with Danica Slattery, a somatic coach, feminine embodiment guide, and tantric practitioner, for a conversation on sensuality, embodiment, pleasure, and the quiet wisdom of the body.This conversation is for the woman who has spent so much of her life being “good” that she forgot what it feels like to be fully alive.Together, we talk about what sensuality actually is, and why it is so much more than sex. We explore how we access life through the body, what somatic work really means, and how the body can become an oracle, a compass, and a place of deep knowing.We also move into deconditioning, the good girl archetype, inherited and cultural beliefs, oxytocin, tantra, the ritual of pleasure, sexuality, and what it means to hold sexual charge with more presence and self-trust.Danica brings such a wise, grounded, deeply intelligent perspective to this conversation. The kind that doesn’t rush you into becoming someone new, but gently invites you to return to what your body has known all along.This one is intimate and expansive. Learn more about Danica’s work: https://www.danicaslattery.com

In this episode, I’m joined by Taylor Chetty, MSW, RSW, for a thoughtful and expansive conversation on sex, sexuality, trauma, healing, and the importance of having more honest conversations around desire, intimacy, and the stories we carry in our bodies.Together, we explore definitions of sex and sexuality, unpack what trauma is and how to seek support, and talk about the deeply important work Taylor is doing through the You Are More Project. From there, the conversation moves into kinks, fantasies, erotic blueprints, and even the role of ethical porn.Taylor brings such a grounded, compassionate, and deeply informed perspective to this work, creating space for nuance, curiosity, and healing in topics that are often misunderstood, avoided, or oversimplified.This is an intimate, honest, and slightly spicy episode, and one I’m so excited to share.Find her website here or on Instagram here or the YOU ARE MORE PROJECT here.Xoxo Samantha * Intro to Strength Training for Women - Class

Welcome to Season 2! It feels so good to be back after 1.5 years away from the podcast. In this solo episode, I’m sharing a little of where I’ve been, how this next season is taking shape, and the renewed vision behind The Elysian Lifestyle.I revisit the four pillars from last season — Embrace Your Femininity, Nutrients First, Create Rituals, and Strength over Skinny — and reflect on how they continue to ground this work, while also making space for where the podcast is headed next. This season, many of my guest conversations will explore women’s sexual health, hormones, and the many layers of what it means to embrace your femininity in a deeper, more supported way.I’m also thrilled to announce my first in-person offering, The Elysian Strength Studio — a place for women to build strength, confidence, and a deeper understanding of how to work with their bodies in a way that supports their health for the long term.Thank you so much for being here. I’m so grateful you’ve found your way back to this space.Learn more about the Intro to Strength Training for Women HEREXoxo Samantha