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The EMPWR Podcast
by Samantha Christine & Pursuit Network
Welcome to THE EMPWR PODCAST— the show where wellness meets real life + confidence becomes your way of being. Hosted by Fitness Entrepreneur, Certified Personal Trainer + Nutritionist, Samantha Christine, each episode is packed with workout tips, nutrition hacks, expert advice + personal stories designed to empower you on your journey to a healthier, happier you. No matter where you’re starting, or how far you’ve come, this is your space for transformation, self love, connection + growth. Whether you’re getting in a sweat, navigating traffic, or unwinding on the couch, tune in + let’s move together— physically, mentally + intentionally— toward your strongest self. Because here, we believe every season of wellness, whether you’re pushing new limits or finding your rhythm, deserves to be empowered.
Episodes
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How To Get Lean Without More Cardio: 10 Things I’d Do Differently
If I had to lose fat, build muscle and start from zero again, these are the 10 things I'd do. I spent years yo-yo dieting, doing random workouts and weighing myself twice a day, and none of it worked until I changed the way I approached it. This is everything I wish I'd known at the start. We…
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Dr. Clay Moss: The GLP-1 Mistake Making Women Look Worse
Most women are told their bloodwork is normal while they still feel exhausted, foggy and stuck. Dr. Clay Moss breaks down what a standard panel checks, what it misses, and the labs to ask for instead. We get into iron and ferritin, full thyroid panels, cortisol rhythms, and why your baseline in...
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How To Detox Your Kitchen: Hormones, Plastics & Forever Chemicals w/ Jordan Nathan (Caraway Founder)
The average person consumes about a credit card's worth of plastic every week, and PFAS forever chemicals are now in roughly 97% of people's blood. I sat down with Jordan, the founder of Caraway, to talk about what's actually in your nonstick cookware, why Teflon was originally created for the...
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Our Wedding Q&A: Body Prep, The Cost & What I'd Change
We're finally answering every question you sent us about our wedding. Ian and I sat down to go through the whole day, from the venue in Chattanooga and the three dress changes, to the kids' recorded voice notes that played as they walked down the aisle, the tattoo artist we had at the reception,...
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How To Get Sunkissed, Glowy Skin WITHOUT Looking Cakey | My Wedding Makeup
I booked the hair stylist, the makeup artist and the trial in Atlanta, and then I looked in the mirror and it just didn't feel like me. So I decided to do my own wedding makeup. This is the exact sun kissed, feminine, bronzed bridal look I landed on after multiple trials. I'm taking you through...
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Dr. Sasha Hamdani: Why Disciplined Women Fall Apart (It's Not Anxiety, It's ADHD)
I was diagnosed with ADHD at seven and spent the next twenty years on medication before taking myself off everything in 2021. For most of that time I thought ADHD just meant I couldn't focus. Nobody ever told me the part actually running my life was emotional regulation. Dr. Sasha Hamdani is a...
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Dr. Mike Israetel: How Women Actually Get Toned (It's Not Cardio)
I've been afraid of the same things most women are. That lifting would make me bulky, that I needed to be in the gym five or six days a week, that the cardio was the part actually doing the work. I've since built my whole approach around the opposite, but I wanted to hear it from someone who…
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I Stopped Trying to Look Perfect: My Pre-Wedding Routine That Changed Everything (Workouts, Skincare, Mindset & Nervous System)
Two weeks out from my wedding and I'm sharing everything I've changed about my routine that's made me feel and look better than when I was training for an Ironman. This isn't another "do more" episode. I talk about why I cut my workouts down to 30-40 minutes and 4 days a week, how romanticizing…
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Brain Specialist Who's Scanned Thousands of Women: '80% of ADHD Diagnoses Are Wrong’ | ft. Angie Noack
I was diagnosed with ADHD at seven years old. I was put on medication and stayed on it for over twenty years. I changed medications more times than I can count, for ADHD, for anxiety, for depression, and I never really felt like I knew who I was without them. When I finally came off everything in...
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Q&A With My Fiancé: Relationship Red Flags, Exes & Never Settling
We talk red flags, exes, and why you should never settle for less! I sat down with Ian three days after his vasectomy reversal to answer the questions you've been sending in. This Q&A covers dating red flags, the non-negotiables I refused to break, co-parenting with our exes, blended family life,...
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Tired, Puffy, Moody? The Hormones Women Never Test For | ft. Robby Wade
How to actually understand what's happening inside your body, with Robby Wade, founder of Rythm Health. We cover the blood markers every woman should track, why your doctor's annual panel isn't enough, and the at-home test that takes less than five minutes from your bed. Robby built Rythm Health...
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How to Look Younger WITHOUT Filler or Botox! | Dr Chesnut
Dr. Cameron Chesnut is one of the most sought-after facial plastic surgeons in the world, and honestly, this is the episode I've been waiting eight months to record. He operates on ONE patient a day, says no to about 80% of the people who reach out to him, and looks at every single procedure as a...
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We Did Our First Ironman 70.3 Together! | Couple Q&A
We did it! Ian and I just completed an Ironman 70.3 together. Swim, bike, run, 7+ hours, and one moment 200 meters from the finish line where we almost got disqualified! I'm taking you through the entire race weekend from start to finish. The 4am alarm, the swim that shocked me, the bike miles...
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Blood Work vs. Aesthetics: Exposing Fitness Industry Lies | ft. Matt Johnson
He grew up on ketchup sandwiches in a town with no stoplights, survived abuse, and nearly lost his mom to an overdose at 16. Now at 31, Matt Johnson has 1 million followers, has run across Texas twice, just finished his third Ironman, and is preparing to do seven full-distance triathlons in seven...
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Turning 36: Every Procedure I've Had Done, My Non-Negotiables in a Man, GLP-1s & Life After Divorce | Q&A
I'm turning 36, and I'm sharing everything - every procedure I've had done, the decisions that changed my life, and the rules I live by now that I wish I knew at 26. This is my birthday Q&A: no filter, no holding back, just real answers to the questions you've been asking. Timestamps: 0:00 - I…
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How Broccoli Can Reverse Aging & Detox Microplastics | Mara Labs Founders on Sulforaphane
In this episode of The EMPWR Podcast you'll learn how this single broccoli-derived molecule can transform your gut health, detox microplastics, fight inflammation, and potentially extend your lifespan. The story starts with a cancer diagnosis that sparked a mission to find real solutions, not…
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The Truth About Pilates & Body Recomposition (What Nobody Tells You) with Kenzie Wesp
Kenzie built 4 fitness studios by 25, here's how she did it. In this episode, she breaks down the real difference between Pilates and weight training for body recomposition, why she opened True Form and The Format from scratch, and how pregnancy changed her entire approach to fitness and…
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How I Build Unshakeable Confidence
In this solo Q&A episode, I’m answering your questions on everything from ADHD, anxiety, and time management to body recomposition, cardio, weight training, and what life looks like right now behind the scenes. I share some of the struggles I don’t talk about often, including how ADHD impacts my...
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Why You're Stuck (And How to Finally Change Your Life) | Roxie Nafousi
In this episode, I’m joined by Roxie Nafousi for such an honest conversation around self-worth, manifestation and personal transformation. Roxie shares the highs and lows of her journey, from navigating addiction and depression to rebuilding her relationship with herself, and the mindset shifts...
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How I’m Prepping for My Wedding While Training for an Ironman
3 months out from my wedding and smack in the middle of Ironman training so yeah, this era is a LOT. In this solo episode I'm pulling back the curtain on everything I'm doing right now to feel my best walking down that aisle: the workouts, the nutrition, the recovery stack, the skincare…
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The Fertility Crisis Nobody's Talking About (And How to Fix It) ft. WeNatal
Sperm counts have dropped 60% in 60 years and if nothing changes, they could reach zero by 2045. Yet we still only talk about women when it comes to fertility. In this episode, I sit down with Ronit Menashe and Vida Rahim, the founders of WeNatal, to have the conversation the fertility world…
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What It Actually Takes to Become a Navy SEAL
This one's for the military families, the military spouses, and anyone who has ever wondered what it actually takes to become, and stay, a Navy SEAL. In honor of Memorial Day, Ian is in the hot seat. Sam kicks things off sharing her own mini Navy SEAL experience at a PLT summit in Montauk -45-...
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Healing PCOS From the Root with Mila Magnani, Founder of Milamend
What if every symptom you've been dismissed for actually had an answer? Mila Magnani spent over a decade being told her acne, facial hair, irregular cycles, and fatigue were just genetics, just stress, just part of being a woman. It wasn't until her body completely broke down during COVID that…
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Q&A: Healing My Gut, Staying Lean, Blood Work and Our Wedding
What if the thing you've been dealing with for years could be fixed in 12 weeks? In this Q&A episode, Ian and I are back answering your questions with zero prep and zero filter. I'm sharing my full update on the 12-week gut healing protocol I did with practitioner Amy Williams, what we found in…
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The Truth About PCOS & Hypothyroidism: How I Lost 40 Pounds Eating MORE | ft. Micaela Riley
In this episode, I sit down with Micaela Riley, a functional nutritionist and women's health specialist who transformed her own life after years of struggling with PCOS, Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, SIBO, and leaky gut. Her story starts at 14 years old when a quick doctor's appointment led to…
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The Hidden Truth About Your Shower Water: Why It's Ruining Your Skin & Hair | ft. Vitaclean
What if the thing you thought was keeping you clean was actually making you sick? In this episode, I sit down with Kristina Velkova and Sara Douglas, the co-founders of Vitaclean, a revolutionary vitamin C filtered shower head company that's changing the way we think about water, skin health, and...
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My Eating Disorder Story and How I Rebuilt My Relationship With Food
What if the thing you thought you could control was actually the thing keeping you trapped? In this episode, I'm getting more vulnerable than I ever have before. I'm sharing my full story with my eating disorder, disordered eating, and body dysmorphia. From my childhood and the way food was…
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Real Optimism vs. Toxic Positivity: How to Actually Build Resilience | ft. Dr. Deepika Chopra
What if optimism is not about pretending everything is fine, but about learning how to stay strong when life gets hard? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Deepika Chopra, also known as The Optimism Doctor, to talk about what real optimism actually is and why it matters so much for our mental...
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Q&A: Fat Loss Mistakes, Skincare, Peptides and Wedding Updates
In this episode, Ian and I are sitting down for a full Q&A covering everything you've been asking about: fitness, nutrition, training, wedding planning, business, motherhood, and all the behind the scenes of our lives right now. This one is honest, practical, and packed with real answers to the...
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What Kim Kardashian’s Trainer Senada Greca Actually Thinks About Women and Weight Loss
I used to think being smaller meant being better. That if I could just control my body, I would finally feel confident, happy, and enough. But the truth is, that mindset kept me stuck. In this episode, I sit down with Senada Greca to talk about what actually changed everything. From growing up in...
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How a 4-Day Wellness Retreat Reset Our Relationship, Mindset & Goals for the Year
In this episode, Sam and Ian sit down to recap their four-day stay at Miraval Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona — a luxury, all-inclusive, adults-only wellness retreat that turned out to be way more transformative than they expected. This one is personal, fun, and packed with real talk about...
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Running Changed My Life: From Zero Miles to Ultra Marathons | ft. Matt Choi
In this episode, I sit down with Matt Choi: content creator, endurance athlete, and one of the most inspiring voices in the running community. Matt's journey is anything but linear. From playing college football to losing his job during the pandemic, he found running as a form of therapy and self...
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The Hidden Truth About My Gut Health: Why I Cut Out Caffeine & Protein Powder
What if the bloating, stomach pain, and exhaustion you've been dealing with for years weren't just something to manage, but a signal that something deeper was going on? In this episode, I'm getting vulnerable and sharing the full story behind my gut health journey: the decade of symptoms I…
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From Viral Recipes to Skincare: How One Woman Built Her Dream Life | ft. Olivia Adriance
What if the fear of not being enough, the pressure to do it all perfectly, were the exact things keeping you from stepping into the version of yourself you're meant to become? In this episode, I sit down with Olivia Adriance: content creator, recipe developer, soon to be cookbook author, and...
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Where Your Fear Is, There Your Task Is: Finding Purpose Through Loss | ft. Michael Smoak
What if the fear of being perceived, the pressure to do it all perfectly, and the weight of staying comfortable were the exact things keeping you from stepping into the life you're actually meant to live? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Smoak: content creator, speaker, communication…
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Why Your Cleaning Products Are Making You Sick: The Truth About Toxins | ft. Kelly Love
What if the products you're using to clean your home, wash your clothes, and freshen the air are the very things quietly disrupting your hormones, draining your energy, and keeping you from feeling your best? In this episode, I sit down with one of the co-founders of Branch Basics, a non-toxic...
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Wedding Planning & Relationship Real Talk: Valentine’s Q&A with Ian
What if the secret to a lasting relationship isn't perfection, but choosing each other every single day, even when life gets messy, busy, and blended? In this Valentine's Day episode, Ian and I are pulling back the curtain on our relationship: how we keep the spark alive, navigate life as a…
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This Gut Health Truth Is Changing Everything for Women | ft. Tina Anderson
What if the bloating, fatigue, skin issues, and brain fog you've been dealing with aren't separate problems at all, but symptoms of one root cause you've been overlooking? In this episode, I sit down with Tina Anderson, attorney-turned-entrepreneur and co-founder of Just Thrive, a research-based...
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Day in the life: How I balance work, fitness and family
What if the secret to feeling more productive, centered, and present isn't doing more, but structuring your day with intention? In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my full day: from my 5 a.m. wake-up to my nighttime wind-down routine. This isn't a highlight reel. It's the real,...
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From Blogging to Beauty Empire: How Courtney Shields Built Dibs Beauty
What if the fear of not being enough, the pressure to have it all figured out, and the weight of past trauma were actually the very things keeping you from becoming who you're meant to be? In this episode, I sit down with Courtney Shields: content creator, founder of Dibs Beauty, wife, mom, and…
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The Truth About Body Recomp: Why You’re Not Seeing Results
What if the number on the scale isn't the real measure of progress, and the fear of getting "bulky" is the exact thing keeping you from the strong, toned body you actually want? In this episode, Ian and I are breaking down everything you need to know about body recomposition: what it actually is,...
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Bloom Where You’re Planted: A Navy Officer on Pressure & Defying Expectations | ft. Kellie Sbrocchi
What does it take to serve your country, compete in pageants, build a business, and stay true to yourself — all at the same time?In this episode, I sit down with Kellie Sbrocchi — a Naval Academy graduate, active duty HR officer, pageant competitor, speaker, podcaster, and content creator. Kelly…
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How to Set Goals That Actually Last: Our Blueprint for 2026
The start of a new year often comes with big pressure — big goals, big plans, and big expectations. But how many times have you started strong in January only to feel off track or burned out by February? In this episode, I’m sharing the simple framework my partner and I use to create goals that...
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Redefining 'Bulky': Why Strength Is Beautiful and Strong Creates Confidence | Brooke & Sydney Wells
What if the fear of getting "bulky" is the exact thing keeping you from the strong, toned body you actually want?In this episode, I sit down with two absolute powerhouses — Brooke and Sydney Wells — twin sisters, CrossFit Games athletes, and two of the strongest women I know. Brooke is a 10-time...
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Why Women Aren’t Eating Enough: The Science Behind Fat Loss, Macros & Metabolism | ft. James Free Jr
What if the reason you’re “doing everything right” and still not seeing results… is because you’re actually eating too little?In today’s episode, I sit down with my longtime coach and friend Jamie Free to unpack the real reasons women struggle with fat loss, strength, energy, and body confidence…
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A Certified Fitness Coach’s Ultimate 2025 Wellness Gift Guide
Every year, the holidays bring the same overwhelm — endless gift guides, flash sales, and a million options that leave you more confused than inspired. Not this year. In this episode, I'm sharing my ultimate 2025 wellness gift guide — curated with intention, quality, and real-life use in mind....
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Why You’re Always Bloated: The Causes Women Aren’t Told About | ft. Amy Migdalia
I used to think bloating, fatigue, and breakouts were just “normal.” But when Amy explained what was actually happening in my gut—it changed everything. In this episode, functional nutritionist Amy Migdalia shares how she rebuilt her health after surgery wrecked her gut microbiome. From chronic...
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The Honest Truth About How Tough This Year Really Was
This year stretched me, challenged me, grounded me, and changed me in every way possible — and today, I’m opening up about all of it. In this cozy, honest, and emotional Thanksgiving-week conversation, Ian and I sit down to reflect on the past year — the hardest moments, the proudest wins, and…
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How to Look Younger Without Overdoing It | ft. Beth Higney
I get asked in my DMs every day about my skin routine, Botox, and filler — so today, I’m breaking it all down with one of my favorite humans, Beth Higney, founder of Complexion and an advanced aesthetic provider I’ve known for over a decade. Beth and I go way back — we met when I was just…
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Your Body Keeps Score: How Emotional Pain Becomes Physical Illness | ft. Dr. Josh Axe
I used to think “stress” was just mental — until I learned it’s the root cause of almost every hormonal, digestive, and inflammatory issue we face today. In this conversation with Dr. Josh Axe, we unpack the real reasons your body is breaking down — and how to finally heal it from the inside out....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to THE EMPWR PODCAST— the show where wellness meets real life + confidence becomes your way of being. Hosted by Fitness Entrepreneur, Certified Personal Trainer + Nutritionist, Samantha Christine, each episode is packed with workout tips, nutrition hacks, expert advice + personal stories designed to empower you on your journey to a healthier, happier you.
No matter where you’re starting, or how far you’ve come, this is your space for transformation, self love, connection + growth. Whether you’re getting in a sweat, navigating traffic, or unwinding on the couch, tune in + let’s move together— physically, mentally + intentionally— toward your strongest self. Because here, we believe every season of wellness, whether you’re pushing new limits or finding your rhythm, deserves to be empowered.
HOSTED BY
Samantha Christine & Pursuit Network
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Welcome to THE EMPWR PODCAST— the show where wellness meets real life + confidence becomes your way of being. Hosted by Fitness Entrepreneur, Certified Personal Trainer + Nutritionist, Samantha Christine, each episode is packed with workout tips, nutrition hacks, expert advice + personal stories...
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