Beyond You with Samantha S LPC

Waiting for closure after a breakup? In this episode, we break down why closure is a lie, what you’re actually looking for, and how to finally move on without an apology or explanation. If you feel stuck, replaying the past, or searching for answers, you’re not alone. This is how you take your power back and create your own closure.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#breakuphealing #movingon #closure #noclosure #selfhealing #healingjourney #relationshipadvice #howtomoveon #lettinggo #selfworth #heartbreak #breakupadvice #podcastclips #personalgrowth #emotionalhealing

If you’ve been focusing on your healing journey but still feel the desire for love and connection, you’re not alone. In this episode, we gently explore the question “Should I date while healing?” and unpack the deeper fears behind it, like repeating old patterns or not being ready. We talk about self-awareness, emotional capacity, boundaries, and how to approach dating in a way that supports your growth instead of setting you back. This is a grounded, honest conversation to help you decide what feels right for you.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#HealingJourney #DatingWhileHealing #SelfGrowth #MentalHealthMatters #HealthyRelationships #TherapyTalk #EmotionalHealing #SelfLove #PersonalDevelopment #AttachmentStyles

If you’ve ever thought “but they’re family…” while being hurt, this episode is for you.Today we’re talking about the biggest misconception about toxic families and why it keeps so many women stuck in cycles of guilt, obligation, and emotional pain.Not every difficult family is toxic. But when there are repeated patterns, lack of accountability, and harm that never changes… it affects your mental health, your relationships, and how you see yourself.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

In this episode, we explore why we feel pressured to explain our healing, boundaries, and need for space, and why we don’t owe anyone a detailed justification. We’ll unpack how upbringing can teach us that our “no” must be approved, how women’s choices are often questioned more than men’s, and how additional scrutiny can show up for women of color, pushing us into overexplaining to be believed. Then we’ll cover how overexplaining keeps us stuck seeking validation, gives unsafe people access to our story, centers others’ comfort over our healing, and drains our energy. Finally, we’ll share practical scripts for holding boundaries, answering the energy (not the question), and practicing selective vulnerability.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome to Beyond You00:53 Why We Overexplain02:26 Where It Comes From04:11 Validation and Privacy06:22 How It Hurts You08:54 Scripts for Boundaries11:48 Radical Privacy Mindset14:41 Closing Affirmation🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

In this episode of The Beyond You Podcast, we talk about what to do when you finally set a boundary with your family and they label it “disrespectful,” especially within cultures where loyalty and “respect your elders” can mean silencing your needs. We explore why these dynamics hit differently for women of color, how survival-based family values can keep you small, and why boundaries are self-preservation, not rejection. I share practical steps we can use to hold our ground. We can honor our culture, love our family, and still protect our peace.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:29 Why This Matters01:03 Setting The Boundary02:14 Culture And Loyalty03:07 Respect Versus Obedience04:39 Boundaries Are Care06:44 Steps To Hold Firm07:00 No JADE Responses07:39 Reframe With Love08:24 Guilt Trips And Support09:49 Consequences And Grief11:20 Closing Affirmations🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#FamilyBoundaries #Boundaries #HealingJourney #EmotionalHealing #SelfTrust #ProtectYourPeace #GenerationalHealing #WomenOfColor #CulturalHealing #HealthyRelationships #PeoplePleasingRecovery #InnerWork #TherapyTalk

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to stop shrinking yourself and start living authentically. If you’ve been making decisions based on what others can handle instead of who you truly are, this conversation is for you.Your bigness is not too much, it’s your power. ✨🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠Authenticity #SelfGrowth #HealingJourney #PersonalDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment #InnerHealing #SelfWorth #ConfidenceJourney #EmotionalHealing #MindsetShift

Do you find yourself constantly falling for the wrong people? In this episode, we explore why you might be attracting emotionally unavailable people and how unhealed trauma, old relationship patterns, and subconscious beliefs are keeping you stuck in this cycle. In this episode, we cover:-Why do you keep attracting emotionally unavailable -How to recognize emotional unavailability in -Practical steps to break the cycle and start setting a new relationship -Creating emotional safety within yourselfTimestamps:00:00 Introduction: Breaking the Cycle of Emotionally Unavailable Partners01:28 Understanding Emotional Unavailability02:32 Recognizing the Root Causes04:37 Practical Tools for Change05:30 Setting New Standards for Love06:28 Conclusion: Embracing Authentic Love🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

In this episode, we explore the confusing “tug of war” between intuition and anxiety, especially for anyone who’s been gaslit, betrayed, or taught not to trust themselves. We talk about how trauma and cultural conditioning, particularly for Black and brown women, can create hypervigilance and make unfamiliar feel unsafe. And I'm sharing practical tools to tell the difference in the moment, and ways to rebuild trust through small decisions, gathering evidence, and seeking support.00:00 Welcome and Subscribe00:43 Anxiety or Intuition01:59 How Anxiety Feels03:17 What Intuition Feels Like04:31 Why Trauma Confuses Signals06:13 Cultural Conditioning Layers06:48 Tools to Tell the Difference09:29 Journaling and Body Cues11:19 Rebuild Trust Practice12:57 Final Takeaways and Affirmation#intuition #anxiety #gutfeeling #womensintuition #healing #emotionalhealing #nervousystemreset

In this episode, we explore why so many women feel pulled toward emotionally unavailable, inconsistent, or unsafe relationships even after doing the work, and how old wounds can drive attachment. We break down key signs of trauma bonding and what emotional intimacy actually feels like. We also discuss how your body signals the difference through calm versus activation, why trauma bonds can feel addictive, and gentle healing stepsTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome and Intentions00:37 Why We Chase Unavailable Love01:05 Signs Youre Trauma Bonding02:50 Emotional Intimacy vs Trauma Bonding03:19 What Safe Intimacy Feels Like04:03 How Trauma Bonds Hook You04:43 Listening to Your Body Signals05:18 Why It Feels So Powerful05:52 Healing Steps and Choosing Differently07:01 Resources Quiz and Newsletter07:45 Closing Choose Yourself Again🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#traumabonding #emotionalintimacy #attachmenthealing #nervoussystemhealing #healingjourney #healthyrelationships #selftrust

In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to be single while social media is flooded with couple photos, proposals, and Valentine’s Day posts. We name the real emotions that come up, jealousy, loneliness, feeling left behind, and questioning your worth, including the added cultural pressure many Black and Brown women face around being single. We explore why self-love can feel harder when you’re the only one showing up for yourself, and why the self-love built in a single season becomes a solid foundation that changes what you’ll accept in future relationships.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#SelfLove #SingleSeason #HealingJourney #ChooseYourself #EmotionalWellbeing #DatingAndRelationships #ValentinesDay #BlackWomenHealing #SelfWorth

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rachna Buxani, a therapist and author who specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and narcissistic abuse treatment, about the kind of subtle, hard-to-name pain that can exist in family and romantic relationships. We discuss what shifts when someone finally validates their experience (anger, grief, sadness, and self-compassion), how to hold both love and harm as true, and why disengaging from a parent or family member is often a long, painful decision shaped by guilt and social pressure. Dr. Buxani explains how survival strategies can get mistaken for personality traits, how these wounds show up later as people-pleasing and reactivity, and why healing doesn’t require confrontation or forgiveness, often it’s quiet, internal work. We also explore rebuilding self-trust, the fear of being alone after toxic family dynamics. 👉Check out Dr. Rachna Buxani’s website: https://drrachnabuxani.com/👉Grab your copy of UNSEEN here: https://www.amazon.com/UNSEEN-Therapists-Reflection-Daughters-Narcissistic/dp/1971036919/🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#narcissist #narcissisticabuse #toxicfamily #generationaltrauma #emotionalhealing #selftrust #healingjourney #relationshipgrowth #mentalhealthawareness #selfempowerment

In this episode, we talk about the common urge to reach out to people from our past, especially toxic relationships. We'll explore the psychological aspects behind these urges, about trauma bonding, the effects of loneliness, and societal pressures that make leaving relationships difficult. Most importantly, we'll walk through a practical, step-by-step emergency protocol to help resist these urges, prioritize your well-being, and stay committed to your healing journey. Tune in for an empowering discussion filled with compassionate advice and actionable steps.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.c

In this episode, we delve into the deceptive red flags in relationships that often masquerade as love, potentially saving you years of heartbreak. Samantha breaks down each red flag, shares her personal experiences, and offers practical advice on recognizing and avoiding these patterns for healthier, more fulfilling relationships. --TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome01:14 Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships02:45 Intensity vs. Passion05:19 Jealousy Disguised as Caring08:36 Love Bombing: The Deceptive Devotion11:14 The Savior Complex14:28 Trauma Bonding: The Misunderstood Connection17:41 Taking Action: Moving Forward with Awareness21:55 Conclusion: Choosing Healthy Love--✨ Start your healing journey today! Download the 'I MISS ME' journal and rediscover the woman you've been missing: https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/i-miss-me-a-journal-for-the-version-of-you-youve 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Link to Follow🔗 Visit Here For All Links!https://www.liinks.co/movingbeyondyou 🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Instagram: http://instagram.com/iamsamantha.a TikTok: http://tiktok.com/movingbeyondyou Website: https://movingbeyondyou.org/ #relationships #redflags #love #selflove #healing #mentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing #lovebombing #jealousy #traumabonding #podcast #Beyondyoupodcast #healthyrelationships #selfawareness #trustyourself #personalgrowth

In this episode, we'll talk about how this cultural obsession with completely reinventing yourself by January 1st can be harmful, especially for women dealing with trauma. I'll break down why this framework is rooted in harmful systems and offer a more healing-centered approach. This episode is all about rejecting toxic self-improvement culture and embracing real, messy, non-linear healing.Join me as I outline what to do instead of adopting this damaging mindset. 🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

How the ‘Strong Woman’ Role Leads to Burnout and What You Can Do About It! #selfcare #emotionalhealing #mentalhealth Are you tired of being the ‘strong one’ all the time? You know the feeling - everyone calls you "so strong," but inside, you're exhausted. I want to talk about Strong Woman Syndrome, the emotional labor, and the quiet burnout that comes from always holding it together. ✨ Start your healing journey today! Download the 'I MISS ME' journal and rediscover the woman you've been missing. Now available with our newest ebook: Reclaiming You https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/reclaiming-you-ebook--i-miss-me-journal-bundleI discuss why the role of the strong woman is exhausting, why it can lead to emotional burnout, and how to break free from constantly carrying the weight of others. I also share a simple practice to reconnect with your voice and needs, because putting down the "cape" doesn’t mean you’re weak - it means you’re free.In this episode, I cover:The hidden emotional weight of "strengthSigns you're over-functioning in your How to reconnect with your voice and Why stepping back doesn’t make you weak, it makes you wholeI invite you to join me in this conversation and share your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s start healing from this exhaustion together.👉 Want to go deeper? Join Beyond You Collective—a space for healing, rediscovery, and reclaiming your voice. [https://www.skool.com/beyond-you-collective-7609/about]👉Tune in to my podcast! [https://movingbeyondyou.org/podcast/]TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction: The Burden of Being Strong00:32 Emotional Choreography: Managing Everyone's Mood01:55 The Turning Point: Acknowledging the Exhaustion03:08 Finding Your Voice: Small Steps to Change04:56 Practical Exercise: Connecting with Your Inner Self05:31 Claiming Your Voice: Beyond the Expectations07:31 Conclusion: Permission to Put the Cape Down🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Link to Follow🔗 Visit Here For All Links!https://www.liinks.co/movingbeyondyou 🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Instagram: http://instagram.com/iamsamantha.a TikTok: http://tiktok.com/movingbeyondyou Website: https://movingbeyondyou.org/ =============================🎬Suggested videos for you:▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoUL-2fm8II ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfeIIu2EWTs ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9QkfLL0a4A ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs6fbGtz_dg ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZJCmiPm1gA =================================#strongwoman #emotionalburnout #healingafterheartbreak #selflove #personalgrowth #overfunctioning #mentalhealthawarenessBreaking Free From The Strong Woman Syndrome: Healing From Emotional Burnout!

In this episode, we'll address the complex issue of hollow apologies that don't lead to real change. We discuss why these apologies often leave you feeling more alone and how to distinguish between genuine remorse and manipulation. Learn actionable steps to heal and reclaim your power, even if you never get the apology you deserve. Let's honor our feelings and forge a path toward true closure and self-validation. 00:00 Welcome to Beyond G Podcast01:02 The Problem with Hollow Apologies02:13 Understanding Genuine Apologies04:21 Steps to Heal When Apologies Fall Short07:37 Reconnecting with Yourself10:07 Final Thoughts and Encouragement🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

You're running on empty. Everything feels hard. And when you look at your life, you think maybe you need to change everything: new job, new city, new relationship, new you.But love, what if you don't need a new life? What if you just need a gentler one?This episode is for the woman who's been living in survival mode, performing strength she doesn't feel, carrying too much for too long. It's a tender conversation about why you're so tired (and why that's not your fault), what a gentler life actually looks like, and the small, sustainable steps to create one.What You'll Discover:Why you're exhausted even when you "should" be gratefulWhat gentleness actually means (it's not weakness, it's wisdom)How to soften your life without blowing it all upThe one small change that creates ripples everywhere elseYou're worthy of gentleness right now. Not someday. Right now.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on our email (VIP) list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

As the year comes to a close, this episode isn’t about goals, highlights, or resolutions. It’s about one honest question that changes everything: Did I choose myself this year?If you had a hard year… if you survived more than you thrived… if your growth didn’t make it onto Instagram, this conversation is for you. We’re talking about boundaries, healing, staying, leaving, resting, and all the quiet ways choosing yourself actually looks.This is a gentle reminder that your year doesn’t have to look impressive to be transformative. If you chose yourself even once, that counts. And if you didn’t, you can start now.Come sit with me. You’re doing better than you think. 🤍🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" New ebook: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love”💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#BeyondYouPodcast #ChoosingYourself #EndOfYearReflection #HealingJourney #WomenHealing #SelfWorth #Boundaries #PersonalGrowth #SoftGrowth #ComingHomeToYourself

Welcome back to my podcast and YouTube channel! In this episode, we'll discuss essential strategies for protecting your peace during the holidays. We'll talk about the importance of setting boundaries, being gentle with yourself, and not feeling obligated to fulfill societal or familial expectations. If the holidays bring up feelings of discomfort, loss, or trauma for you, this conversation is for you. Learn how to prioritize your mental health and well-being, even if it means disappointing others. Protect your peace this holiday season, fiercely and unapologetically.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#HolidayBoundaries #MentalHealthMatters #gentleboundaries #familyboundaries

You’re high-functioning, successful, the friend everyone can count on. But somewhere along the way, you stopped being a person and became a support system. And the scariest part? Everyone thinks you’re doing great.In this episode, we’re breaking down 10 subtle signs that you’re not just caring, you’re codependent. From being unable to make decisions without checking in, to monitoring everyone’s mood and adjusting accordingly, to resenting the people you’re constantly helping.What You’ll Learn:* The real difference between caring and codependency* Why you feel anxious when things are calm* How to stop being everyone’s emotional translator* Why you need to be needed (and what it’s costing you)* The first steps to breaking these patterns💬 Drop a comment: Which sign hit hardest?📧 Weekly healing tools in my email community📱 Instagram: @iamsamantha.a | TikTok: @movingbeyondyouYou’re not selfish for having boundaries. You’re finally ready to stop losing yourself.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

How do you choose yourself when the world is literally falling apart? How do you protect your peace when the news cycle is relentless and everyone needs something from you?This week, I’m getting real about what it actually means to establish a nourishing relationship with yourself in the middle of chaos. Not after things calm down. Not when you have more time. Right now. In the mess.Because the world isn’t going to stop being heavy. And you can’t wait for permission that’s never coming.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

You stayed because you're loyal. You fought because you're committed. Now it's time to choose YOU. 💜These healing affirmations are specifically crafted for you to say goodbye to toxic relationships and hello to the peace you deserve.The 21-Day Challenge:Listen to these affirmations daily for 21 days to begin rewiring your beliefs about love, worthiness, and what you deserve. Neuroplasticity research shows that consistent repetition creates new neural pathwayswhich means you CAN change the way you think about yourself and relationships.Listen when you:Wake up (set the tone for your day)Need a midday resetWind down before bedFeel yourself slipping back into old patternsNeed a reminder that you're worth moreYou are breaking through.This is for you if:✓ You're tired of explaining yourself to someone who doesn't want to understand✓ You know you deserve better but struggle to walk away✓ You're healing from a relationship that required you to shrink✓ You're ready to break toxic cycles✓ You want to rebuild your self-worth🎯 Samantha Saunders | Licensed TherapistHelping professional women of color heal, set boundaries, and build the lives they deserve.📩 Work with me: [email protected]📱 Daily healing content: Instagram - iamsamantha.aTiktok - movingbeyondyou⚠ Crisis Resources:National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988This content is educational and not a replacement for therapy.💬 Drop a 💜 if you're ready to choose yourself.New journal: ⁠"I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting"⁠ 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [⁠bit.ly/fthjournal⁠]Curious if you're truly ready for love? ⁠Chat with our GPT⁠ and find out! #healingjourney #toxicrelationships #affirmations #blackwomenhealing #therapy #mentalhealth #boundaries #selfworth #blacktherapist

You’ve been seeing it everywhere, the soft life. Boundary-setting queen energy. Choosing peace. Saying no without guilt. So you tried it. You set that boundary, chose yourself, said no for the first time in forever… and it felt terrible. Like you were doing something wrong. Like maybe you’re not built for this whole “healing” thing.Love, can we talk about this? Because the truth about the soft life that nobody’s posting on Instagram? It doesn’t feel soft at first.In this episode, we’re breaking down what healing actually looks like when you strip away the aesthetic. Why peace feels unsafe when chaos was your normal. Why choosing yourself triggers guilt when you were raised to sacrifice everything. And what it really means to move through the Release, Rediscover, Reconnect journey, messy middle and all.This is for the woman who’s doing the work but wondering why it still feels so hard. For the woman who’s tired of the highlight reel version of healing and needs someone to tell her the truth.In This Episode, You’ll Discover: • Why the soft life feels like rebellion (not relief) when you first start choosing yourself • The real difference between your intuition and years of conditioning telling you your needs don’t matter • What healing actually looks like day-to-day (spoiler: it’s not aesthetic, and that’s okay) • The 3 phases of real healing and which one you’re in right now • Why your nervous system thinks peace is dangerous—and how to rewire that response • How to create YOUR soft life (hint: it’s not about brunch, it’s about intentional peace)This Episode Hits Different If:✨ You set boundaries and immediately feel guilty✨ Things are finally calm but your anxiety is through the roof✨ You know what you should do but your body won’t let you do it✨ You’re tired of “healing content” that doesn’t match your messy reality✨ You’re wondering if you’re doing this whole thing wrongHere’s What I Need You to Do:If this episode resonated, share it. Send it to the group chat. Post it in your stories and tag me @iamsamantha.a on Instagram because I want to see you. I want to know this landed.Drop a comment and tell me: What part of this episode hit different for you? Was it the nervous system piece? The phases of healing? The idea that peace feels unsafe at first? I read every single comment.Haven’t subscribed yet? Love, what are we doing? You keep coming back—make it official. Hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss next week’s episode where we’re talking about holding gratitude and grief at the same time. Because heading into the holidays, you’re going to need that conversation.Want these conversations in your inbox? Join my email community where I send weekly practical advice and healing tools. Real guidance, no fluff. Link in show notes.Follow along daily:Instagram: @iamsamantha.aTikTok: @movingbeyondyouRemember love, the soft life isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being free. And you’re already on your way.Episode Length: ~20 minutesBest For: Professional women healing from relationship trauma, anyone struggling with boundaries and guilt, women tired of surface-level healing adviceGrab Your Tissues For: The “who am I without the chaos” moment around minute 13New episodes drop every week. Subscribe to Beyond You wherever you listen to podcasts.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

The silent treatment can feel suffocating, like you're walking on eggshells, replaying every conversation, wondering what you did wrong. It's a special kind of pain that makes you question your worth and lose sleep trying to figure out how to fix something you can't even name.In this episode, we're walking through how to respond to the silent treatment without abandoning yourself in the process. We'll talk about why chasing answers that aren't being offered only drains your energy, how to remind yourself that their silence says more about them than it does about you, and what it looks like to respond with calm clarity instead of reactive panic.You'll learn practical ways to protect your peace when someone shuts you out, why your intuition isn't the same as insecurity, and how to set boundaries without escalating the situation. Most importantly, we'll explore what it means to choose yourself even when someone else is choosing silence.If you've ever felt confused, hurt, or like you're going crazy because of someone's silent treatment, this episode will help you find solid ground again. You deserve communication, not confusion. And you deserve relationships that meet you halfway.Topics covered:Why the silent treatment is a form of control, not communicationHow to stop chasing people who are choosing silenceThe difference between giving space and accepting manipulationPractical grounding techniques when the silence feels overwhelmingHow to respond calmly instead of reactivelyProtecting your peace above all elseThis is for the woman who's tired of making herself smaller to manage someone else's inability to communicate. It's time to reclaim your peace.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#silenttreatment #toxicrelationships #relatables #relationships #mentalhealth #emotionalabuse

Surviving Infidelity: Real Talk on the First 48 Hours | Beyond You PodcastIn this heartfelt and honest episode of Beyond You, we dive into the often unspoken emotional turmoil that comes when you discover your partner’s infidelity. We talk about what to do in those first 48 hours, how important it is to prioritize self-care and resist the urge to rush into major decisions. Through a deeply personal client story, we walk you through steps for immediate emotional survival, expose the mind games that pop up after betrayal, and explain how to start rebuilding trust in yourself. If you’re grappling with the painful aftermath of betrayal, this episode offers more than just understanding, it gives you a genuine roadmap to healing and self-recovery.00:00 Introduction: Facing the Pain of Infidelity01:26 Client Story: Nicole's Heartbreaking Discovery03:48 Immediate Aftermath: Surviving the First 48 Hours07:28 Mind Games: Understanding Your Mental State10:47 What Not to Do: Avoiding Common Pitfalls13:45 Self-Reflection: Questions to Ask Yourself17:27 Rebuilding Trust: With Yourself and Others20:42 Healing Process: What to Expect23:08 Final Thoughts: You Will Survive This25:24 When You Get Cheated On: The Initial Shock26:46 Client Story: Nicole's Heartbreaking Discovery29:11 Surviving the First 48 Hours32:37 Understanding the Mind Games35:57 What Not to Do After Infidelity38:44 Questions to Ask Yourself42:25 Rebuilding Trust in Yourself45:47 The Healing Process: What to Expect48:12 Final Words of Encouragement🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

Yes, we have heard that love conquers all, but what if it doesn't? In this heartfelt video, we delve into the challenging reality of emotional incompatibility in relationships. Learn how differing emotional needs, communication styles, and coping mechanisms can silently erode even the strongest connections. Discover how to identify the red flags, understand your own needs, and navigate these complexities either through deeper conversations or recognizing when it's healthier to walk away. Join us as we explore these essential truths to ensure you deserve more than just love in a relationship.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! (Am I Ready For Love?)Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#emotionalcompatibility #emotionallyintelligent #relationships #healthyrelationships #relationshipadvice #selfcare #softlifeseason

In this episode, we talk about the pain and confusion of being ghosted, especially relevant around Halloween when ghost stories abound. This episode aims to provide clarity and healing for those left questioning their worth after being abruptly abandoned in dating. Samantha offers insightful reflections on emotional immaturity, conflict avoidance, and how ghosting reflects on the ghoster's incapacity rather than the worth of those ghosted. Understand that your feelings are valid, and moving forward is possible with the right mindset and support. Don't forget to subscribe for more real conversations about healing, trust, and building fulfilling relationships. 🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#ghosting #datingadvice #selfworth #mentalhealth #healingjourney

Are you so focused on managing everyone else's emotions that you've forgotten you have emotions of your own? This episode is your wake-up call.In this eye-opening conversation, I'm breaking down the difference between loving someone and losing yourself in them. We're exploring why being constantly available for other people's feelings is exhausting everyone involved—and how to build connections that actually honor both people.In this episode, you'll discover:What codependency actually looks like in everyday relationships (it's not just about addiction)How we learn to make other people's emotions our responsibilityThe crucial difference between supporting someone and managing their feelingsWhy being needed isn't the same as being lovedThe real cost of emotional caretaking (spoiler: you disappear)How to stay connected to yourself while loving others deeplyWhat healthy connection actually looks like when both people take responsibilityThis episode is for you if:You wake up every day thinking about someone else's moodYou've lost touch with your own needs while managing everyone else'sYou feel responsible for keeping everyone around you happyYou're exhausted from being everyone's emotional managerYou want to love deeply without sacrificing yourselfYou can be caring and self-preserving. You can love deeply and still stay yourself. The relationships meant for you won't require you to disappear.Subscribe and comment below, I love hearing how these conversations land with you and what resonates most.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠ #Codependency #HealthyLove #Boundaries #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfPreservation #AuthenticConnection #RelationshipPatterns #relationshipadvice #toxicrelationships

You stayed because you're loyal. You fought because you're committed. Now it's time to choose YOU. 💜These healing affirmations are specifically crafted for you to say goodbye to toxic relationships and hello to the peace you deserve.The 21-Day Challenge:Listen to these affirmations daily for 21 days to begin rewiring your beliefs about love, worthiness, and what you deserve. Neuroplasticity research shows that consistent repetition creates new neural pathwayswhich means you CAN change the way you think about yourself and relationships.Listen when you:Wake up (set the tone for your day)Need a midday resetWind down before bedFeel yourself slipping back into old patternsNeed a reminder that you're worth moreYou are breaking through.This is for you if:✓ You're tired of explaining yourself to someone who doesn't want to understand✓ You know you deserve better but struggle to walk away✓ You're healing from a relationship that required you to shrink✓ You're ready to break toxic cycles✓ You want to rebuild your self-worth🎯 Samantha Saunders | Licensed TherapistHelping professional women of color heal, set boundaries, and build the lives they deserve.📩 Work with me: [email protected]📱 Daily healing content: Instagram - iamsamantha.aTiktok - movingbeyondyou⚠ Crisis Resources:National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988This content is educational and not a replacement for therapy.💬 Drop a 💜 if you're ready to choose yourself.New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! #healingjourney #toxicrelationships #affirmations #blackwomenhealing #therapy #mentalhealth #boundaries #selfworth #blacktherapist

What do you do when nothing feels certain and you can't see the next step clearly? In this vulnerable episode, I'm sharing my own journey of learning to trust uncertainty when every part of me wants to control outcomes.This isn't about toxic positivity or pretending fear doesn't exist. This is about finding peace in the not-knowing and discovering that sometimes the scariest thing is also the most necessary thing for our growth.In this episode, you'll discover:Why our brains are wired to fear uncertainty (and how to work with this, not against it)The stories we tell ourselves about what the unknown meansWhat trust actually looks like when you can't see the whole pathPractical ways to build your comfort with not knowingHow to make decisions based on values instead of fearWhen trust feels impossible (and what to do in survival mode)The difference between faith and control (and why I confused them for years)This episode is for you if:You're in a season where nothing feels settled or predictableYou're tired of trying to control outcomes you can't controlYou want to learn how to be okay with not having all the answersYou're ready to trust your ability to handle whatever comesYou need permission to not have your life figured outUncertainty isn't punishment for not having it together, it's an invitation to trust yourself more deeply and stay open to possibilities you couldn't have planned.If this resonates with you, hit subscribe and share it with someone who's also learning to trust the process.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#BeyondYou #TrustTheProcess #Uncertainty #Faith #PersonalGrowth #Surrender #SelfTrust #LifeTransitions #mindfulliving #slowliving #selfhealers #healing #relationships

In this episode, we delve into the importance of embracing uncertainty as part of the healing process. Reflecting on our journey, we share insights on the necessity of trusting the unknown and allowing oneself to grow through life's unpredictable moments. We encourage listeners to view uncertainty as an opportunity rather than a threat, offering practical advice on how to navigate this unfamiliar terrain. Tune in for heartfelt discussions on self-trust, resilience, and finding peace amidst the unknown.TIMESTAMP: 00:00 Introduction to The Beyond You Podcast00:27 Reflecting on a Year of Growth01:21 Embracing Uncertainty02:48 Trusting the Process04:25 Living in the Present05:11 Exploring Your True Self06:29 Navigating the Unknown08:07 Conclusion and Next Steps🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#BeyondYou #TrustTheProcess #Uncertainty #Faith #PersonalGrowth #Surrender #SelfTrust #LifeTransitions #mindfulliving #slowliving #selfhealers #relationships

Sometimes the most profound wisdom comes from the hardest-earned lessons. In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing 8 truths that would have saved me years of heartache if I'd learned them sooner and might shift everything for you too.These aren't pretty quotes or surface-level inspiration. These are real insights from a woman who's made the mistakes, learned from them, and found some clarity on the other side. From understanding that you're constantly becoming (even when you think you've got it figured out) to learning that nobody owes you anything, these lessons are changing how I move through the world.In this episode, you'll discover:Why you're constantly becoming, even when you think you've healed it allHow releasing expectations can actually increase your gratitude and joyThe difference between kindness and people-pleasing (and why half of what you do is performance)Why love is worth the risk, even when it feels terrifyingHow to choose your circle intentionally during growth seasonsWhy "you like it, I love it" is the ultimate boundary with other people's choicesThe freedom that comes with doing things alone when no one else shares your interestsHow embracing "the journey is the destination" changes everythingThis episode is for you if:You're tired of waiting for permission to live authenticallyYou've been doing the healing work but still learning new layersYou want practical wisdom from someone who's been in the trenchesYou're ready to stop performing your way through lifeYou need permission to choose yourself without apologyGrowth doesn't stop, boundaries aren't selfish, and becoming yourself is a lifelong adventure worth taking.Hit subscribe and share this with someone who's on their own journey of becoming.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#BeyondYou #PersonalGrowth #BirthdayReflections #HealingJourney #AuthenticLiving #SelfLove #BoundariesMatter #LifeLessons #mindfulliving #slowliving #selfhealers #relationships

That phrase has been everywhere, “If they wanted to, they would." And yes, it has truth in it. But can we talk about how this oversimplified dating advice is missing some major pieces?In this nuanced conversation, I'm breaking down what happens when someone does want to show up for you but doesn't know how. When trauma responses are louder than intentions. When there's a gap between what they feel and what they can actually express.In this episode, you'll discover:The truth AND the limitations of popular dating adviceHow emotional capacity fluctuates and affects relationshipsWhy trauma responses can make "wanting to" and "being able to" two different thingsThe difference between communication gaps and genuine disinterestWhen to apply the phrase vs. when to dig deeperHow to have conversations that get to the root of what's actually happeningThis episode is for you if:You've written someone off using this phrase but wonder if you missed somethingYou're tired of oversimplified relationship advice that ignores human complexityYou want to distinguish between someone who won't show up vs. someone who's struggling to learn howYou're navigating your own healing while trying to build healthy connectionsYou need tools for deeper conversations beyond surface-level assumptionsReal relationships require more nuance than a motivational quote. Sometimes people disappoint you no matter what. Sometimes they surprise you with growth when you create space for honest conversation.Your job is to stay connected to your needs while holding space for the beautiful complexity of human experience.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#DatingAdvice #RelationshipNuance #EmotionalCapacity #TraumaInformed #CommunicationSkills #HealthyRelationships #HumanComplexity #emotionalincompatibility

✨ This week, we’re bringing back one of your all-time favorite episodes. Sometimes the words you need most are the ones worth hearing again. 💛Whether you missed it the first time or just need the reminder, tune in and take what speaks to you today. 🎧--Feeling drained by toxic relationships? It's time to say goodbye for good. Join me in this week's episode as we explore the powerful journey of choosing yourself. Listen now and take the first step to freedom. 🌿💬New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" (https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/...)  💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal (http://bit.ly/fthjournal) ]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT (https://hustling-mover-691.kit.com/21...) and find out! Follow our socials:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠   / @movingbeyondyou⁠⁠  Instagram:⁠ ⁠  / ⁠⁠  Tiktok:⁠ ⁠  / movingbeyondyou⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#selftrust #healing #healingenergy #relationships #friendships

Nobody warns you about this part, the empty space that follows when you finally choose yourself. The silence where chaos used to be. The loneliness that hits after you walk away from what wasn’t serving you.In this deeply compassionate conversation, I’m sharing a client’s story that will feel achingly familiar to anyone who’s ever felt more alone after making a healthy choice than they did in an unhealthy situation. We’re exploring why doing the right thing can sometimes feel like the hardest thing and how to sit with that discomfort without running back to what hurt you.In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why your brain prefers familiar pain over unfamiliar peace • The difference between being lonely and choosing to be alone • How mistaking being needed for being loved keeps us stuck in draining dynamics • The different types of loneliness (and why one type is actually sacred) • Mindset shifts that transform isolation into self-discovery • What to do with the space you’ve created without rushing to fill itThis episode is for you if: • You’ve let go of toxic relationships but feel emptier than expected • You second-guess healthy boundaries because the silence feels too loud • You’ve chosen your peace but wonder if you’ll end up permanently alone • You need permission to feel the loneliness without judging yourself for it • You’re learning that protecting your energy sometimes means sitting with discomfortThe space you’ve created by releasing what wasn’t serving you isn’t punishment, it’s sacred territory where you’ll remember who you are when you’re not performing for others’ approval.Sometimes loneliness is just the quiet before better relationships, better boundaries, and better alignment with your authentic self.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#selfhealers #selftrust #healing #healingenergy

Ever walked away from something that wasn’t serving you, only to spend months torturing yourself with “what if” questions? This episode is your permission slip to trust your own wisdom.In this deeply honest conversation, I’m exploring why your inner critic gets so loud after you choose yourself and how to quiet that voice for good. We’re diving into the difference between wisdom and conditioning, and why second-guessing your good decisions might be keeping you stuck in situations that drain your spirit.In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why we question ourselves harder when we choose our peace over people-pleasing • The mindset shifts that help you trust your decisions without looking back • How to tell the difference between genuine doubt and old programming • Why walking away doesn’t make you the villain in someone else’s story • Practical tools to honor your choices without drowning in “what if” scenarios • The cultural weight of being taught that our needs don’t matter as much as others’ comfortThis episode is for you if: • You’ve ever apologized for protecting your own peace • You question every boundary you set or relationship you end • You’re tired of your inner critic being louder than your inner wisdom • You want to learn how to trust yourself enough to walk away when you need to • You’re ready to stop sacrificing your well-being to avoid being seen as “difficult”Your instincts are usually right the first time. That voice telling you to walk away? That’s your inner wisdom trying to protect you. The second-guessing is just conditioning trying to keep you small.It’s time to trust yourself as much as you trust everyone else’s opinions about your life.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#selfhealers #selftrust #healing #healingenergy

Let's be real, missing someone who wasn't good for you can feel like the dumbest thing in the world... until it's you.You know what they did. You know the relationship was toxic. You know you deserve better. And yet, your chest still aches when that song comes on, and your brain keeps replaying those good moments like some kind of emotional torture device.If you're sitting there feeling called out right now, this conversation is for you. We're diving into why your heart sometimes misses what your mind knows was wrong for you and why that's actually more normal than you think.In this episode, you'll discover:Why we miss the feeling, not the person (and how to tell the difference)How your brain edits relationships like a highlight reel with no bloopersThe mindset shifts that stop you from romanticizing toxic loveWhy missing someone doesn't mean you should go back to themPractical tools to honor the feeling without reopening closed doorsHow to reclaim the parts of yourself you're actually missingThis episode is for you if:You feel embarrassed about missing someone who hurt youYou're wondering if missing them means you're not healedYou catch yourself scrolling through old photos and remembering only the good timesYou're tired of your heart and your mind being at war with each otherYou need permission to feel the missing without acting on itYour capacity to miss someone who hurt you doesn't make you weak, it makes you human. It shows you love with your whole heart, and that's actually beautiful.Missing them doesn't mean you want them back. It means you're grieving what you hoped they could be.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#MindfulMoments #SelfCareSeason #SelfLove #EmotionalHealing #YouAreWorthIt #selflove #emotionalhealing #toxiclove #youareworthit #mindoverheart #grievinghope #feelbutletgo

Ever found yourself pushing away someone who was actually good for you? This episode is going to hit different.In this raw and honest conversation, I’m exploring the quiet ways we destroy the very thing we say we want most: healthy, consistent love. We’re diving into why your nervous system sometimes treats safety like a threat and why you might find yourself picking fights with the kindest person you’ve ever dated.In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why healthy love can feel “boring” or “too much” when you’re used to chaos • The subtle ways we create distance when someone gets too close (and why we do it) • How your past relationships taught your nervous system to fear what you’re praying for • The difference between trauma responses and genuine red flags • Why you might feel suffocated by consistency and suspicious of availability • Practical tools to recognize sabotage patterns before they destroy good relationshipsThis episode is for you if: • You’ve ever ruined something good because it felt “too easy” • You find yourself creating problems where there aren’t any • You feel anxious when relationships are calm and peaceful • You’re tired of repeating the same destructive patterns • You want to learn how to receive love without pushing it awayYour past taught you to survive love, now it’s time to learn how to thrive in it. The love you’ve been praying for might feel foreign at first, and that’s exactly why your nervous system tries to reject it.Stop letting your trauma responses write your love story. This episode will show you how.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#BeyondYou #Boundaries #SelfLove #ChoosingYou #HealthyRelationships #WomenOfColor #SelfCare #PersonalLimits #SayingNo

Have you been called “difficult” for having standards? Labeled “selfish” for protecting your peace? Made to feel crazy because people acted like your boundaries were personal attacks? This episode is your reality check.In this powerful conversation, I’m breaking down why setting boundaries doesn’t make you mean or difficult, it makes you awake. We’re exploring how the world taught you that having limits was wrong, and why reclaiming your right to boundaries is actually the most loving thing you can do.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why you’ve been apologizing for your own limits your entire lifeHow cultural programming taught women (especially women of color) that boundaries are “selfish”The difference between boundaries and walls and why people confuse the twoWhat happens when you start setting limits (spoiler: the guilt trips and gaslighting begin)How boundaries actually improve your relationships by filtering out users and takersPractical scripts for setting clear, non-negotiable boundariesWhy the people who resist your boundaries are telling you exactly who they areThis episode is for you if:You feel guilty every time you say no to someoneYou’ve been told you’re “too much” for having standardsYou’re exhausted from being everyone’s go-to personYou want to stop feeling crazy for protecting your energyYou’re ready to choose yourself without apologizing for itYour boundaries are not up for negotiation. Your well-being is not a group decision. Your peace is not a luxury you have to earn, it’s a necessity you have the right to protect.The people who truly love you will respect your boundaries. The ones who don’t? They’re showing you they love what you do for them more than who you are.If you’re ready to stop apologizing for choosing yourself, this episode will show you how.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#BeyondYou #Boundaries #SelfLove #ChoosingYou #HealthyRelationships #WomenOfColor #SelfCare #PersonalLimits #SayingNo

Hey beautiful souls,This week, I'm sitting with something that's been heavy on my heart, and I have a feeling some of you might be sitting with it too.It's about connection. The messy, scary, absolutely necessary work of letting people in as adults who have done some healing but are still, you know, human.You know that feeling when you meet someone new and there's this moment where you have to decide: "Am I going to let them in?" Your heart says yes, but your mind starts running through all the ways this could go sideways. Because baby, we've been here before.In this episode, we're diving deep into:✨ Why everything is a risk - and how to honor that instead of avoiding it✨ How to be intentional with connection without being guarded✨ Reframing uncertainty as creative space, not something to fear✨ Learning to trust yourself when you can't see the whole picture✨ My recent coffee shop revelation that changed how I think about vulnerabilityI share a personal story about a moment when I felt that familiar flutter of caring about someone new, and how my brain immediately went into protection mode. Plus, we talk about Kennedy Ryan's new book "Can't Get Enough" and what it teaches us about showing up with all our parts.This one's for you if you've been wondering whether it's worth it to open your heart again - whether to a friend, a romantic partner, or even just to new possibilities.Your uncertainty isn't evidence that you're not ready. It's evidence that you're human, that you care, that you know connection matters.The blank page is waiting, and your story is still being written. And I have a feeling the next chapters are going to be beautiful.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

Have you been called "so calm" and "so together" your whole life, but inside you're screaming? This episode is going to shake you to your core.In this raw and honest conversation, I'm exploring the difference between performing calm and actually feeling calm and why the performance might be slowly killing you. We're unpacking how being praised for your composure when what you really needed was permission to fall apart has shaped every relationship you have.In this episode, you'll discover:Why emotional suppression masquerades as emotional maturity (and how to tell the difference)The cultural weight of being the "strong one" and how it's passed down through generationsHow performing calm attracts people who can't handle your humanityThe physical, mental, and spiritual cost of suppressing your emotionsWhy your panic attacks, headaches, and exhaustion might be your body demanding to feel what you won't let yourself expressHow to start feeling instead of performing without becoming an emotional messThis episode is for you if:You're the one everyone comes to when they need someone to stay composedYou've been called "low-maintenance" but you're actually just self-abandoningYou feel lonely in your relationships because no one knows the real youYou're exhausted from being everyone else's emotional stabilizerYou want to learn the difference between regulation and suppressionYou were not born to be everyone else's emotional stabilizer. Your feelings are not too much. Your needs are not inconvenient. Your emotional reality is not something you need to perform away.The world needs your authentic presence, not your perfect performance. It's time to stop earning love through composure and start receiving it through honesty.If you're ready to trade performance for presence, this episode will show you how.🎧Tune in now!💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Follow our socials:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#BeyondYou #EmotionalSuppression #Authenticity #PerformingCalm #EmotionalRegulation #WomenOfColor #StrongWoman #Healing #SelfExpression

Are you living your life or just surviving it really well? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by keynote speaker, momentum coach, and former U.S. Marine, Marlon Wesh, to explore the difference between existing and actually living.Marlon doesn’t just teach transformation, he’s lived it. From navigating trauma and abuse to breaking free from codependency and people-pleasing, his journey to reclaiming his power is both raw and inspiring. Today, he’s sharing his framework of The 5 Epiphanies that guide people from survival mode to self-permission.In this episode, we talk about: • Why most people are just “surviving really well” instead of truly living • The difference between performing who you think you should be vs. being who you actually are • How trauma and codependency keep us trapped in patterns that don’t serve us • The 5 powerful mindset shifts that create lasting transformation • Why you don’t need anyone’s permission to be yourself (and how to stop waiting for it) • Breaking generational cycles of people-pleasing and emotional suppression • The penny story that will shift how you see signs from the universeThis conversation is for you if: • You feel like you’re living someone else’s version of your life • You’re tired of people-pleasing and want to reclaim your power • You’re ready to stop performing and start being authentic • You recognize patterns from your past that you’re ready to break • You want to understand the difference between surviving and thrivingMarlon’s message is clear: You’re not broken, you’re just buried beneath years of trying to be who everyone else needed you to be. The most powerful decision you can make is to stop waiting for permission and start telling yourself the truth.This episode will give you the courage to take the first step toward reclaiming your voice and building momentum toward the life you truly want.Connect with Marlon Wesh:📌 Keynote Speaking: https://marlonwesh.com📩 Email: [email protected]️ Podcast: https://risingfromtheshadows.show/🎥 YouTube: @risewithmarlon📱 Instagram: @risewithmarlonX Twitter: @risewithmarlon📱 TikTok: @risewithmarlonFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risingfromtheshadows🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlonwesh/Be his guest: https://tellmystory.risingfromtheshadows.com🎧Tune in now!💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Follow our socials:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#BeyondYou #SelfPermission #Transformation #Peoplepleasing #Authenticity #TraumaHealing #PersonalGrowth #BreakingCycles

Can't stop thinking about someone and wondering if it's destiny or dysfunction? This episode is your truth-telling moment.In this raw and honest conversation, I'm breaking down the difference between a soul connection that elevates you and a trauma bond that has you feeling addicted to chaos. Because honey, sometimes what we're calling "divine timing" is just our nervous system being hooked on emotional intensity and your heart deserves to know the difference.In this episode, you'll discover:Why trauma bonds feel so much like "meant to be" connections (and how to tell them apart)The real signs of a soul tie vs. the warning signs of trauma bondingHow your nervous system can get addicted to chaos and mistake it for loveWhy you might be drawn to people who make you feel crazy instead of calmCultural and spiritual perspectives on soul connections without the toxic positivityPractical ways to check in with yourself when you're caught up in intense feelingsThis episode is for you if:You can't let go of someone but don't know if it's love or addictionYou've called chaotic relationships "passionate" or "spiritual"Your friends are worried about a connection you think is destinyYou feel crazy, anxious, or unlike yourself around someone you "can't live without"You keep making excuses for someone's behavior because the connection "feels different"Real soul connections don't make you lose your peace, they help you find it. If someone has you questioning your sanity, that's not your soulmate, that's your nervous system trying to heal old wounds.Ready to understand your patterns better? I have a special GPT that can help.Share this with someone who needs to know the difference between chemistry and chaos.🎧Tune in now!💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Follow our socials:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#BeyondYou #SoulTies #TraumaBond #HealthyLove #SpiritualConnection #Healing #RelationshipClarity #ToxicLove

Ever looked in the mirror during a relationship and not recognized the woman staring back at you? This episode is your reminder that you can be deeply in love and still be deeply yourself.In this vulnerable conversation, I'm sharing why your independence isn't something to apologize for or tone down in relationships, it's actually one of your greatest strengths. We're unpacking the myth that love means losing yourself, and exploring how to build intimacy while maintaining your beautiful autonomy.In this episode, you'll discover:Why you don't have to choose between being loved and being yourselfThe difference between softness and smallness (especially for women of color who are told to be "strong" everywhere else)How to recognize when someone's love requires you to shrink vs. when it celebrates your wholenessScripts for setting boundaries around your time, energy, and individual needsWhy interdependence is healthier than codependenceRed flags vs. green flags when someone responds to your independenceThis episode is for you if:You've ever lost yourself trying to be the "perfect" girlfriendYou're afraid that having your own life makes you "too independent" for loveYou've been told you're "hard to love" because you have boundariesYou want to maintain your friendships, goals, and interests while building intimacyYou're tired of making yourself smaller to make others feel more secureThe right person won't be threatened by your independence, they'll be attracted to it. They'll see your full life and think, "This is someone who knows who she is."🎧Tune in now!💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Follow our socials:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#BeyondYou #HealthyRelationships #Independence #BoundariesInLove #InterdependentLove #WomenOfColor #SelfLove #RelationshipGoals

Have you ever stayed in a relationship that was hurting you because you believed you could love someone into being better? If you're nodding right now, this episode is for you.In this deeply honest conversation, I'm sharing why your beautiful heart and desire to see the best in people doesn't mean you're responsible for healing everyone you love. We're exploring the difference between supporting someone's growth and becoming their unpaid therapist, and why one builds healthy love while the other builds resentment.In this episode, you'll discover:The real difference between supporting someone and taking responsibility for their healingWhy being needed isn't the same as being loved (and how to tell the difference)Clear signs you might be trying to heal someone instead of just loving themHow to set boundaries with people who are struggling without feeling heartlessWhy you keep attracting people who need saving instead of people ready to love youScripts for supporting without sacrificing your own well-beingThis episode is for you if:You've ever felt like someone's unpaid therapist in a relationshipYou make excuses for people's behavior because of their past traumaYou feel guilty having needs when your partner is "going through something"You're tired of being the one who does all the emotional laborYou want to attract healthy partners who are already doing their own workYour compassion is a gift, but it should never come at the expense of your own well-being. You can have a big heart and firm boundaries. You deserve to be loved, not just needed.Share this with someone who has a beautiful heart and needs to remember they're not responsible for healing the world.💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Follow our socials:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#BeyondYou #HealthyBoundaries #Codependency #RelationshipPatterns #SelfLove #EmotionalWellbeing

What happens when you stop living for the version of you everyone else expected, and start creating a life that actually feels like yours?In this episode, I’m sharing the honest, soul-level journey of rebuilding my life from the inside out. Not for perfection. Not for the image. But for peace.From motherhood and heartbreak to soft routines and rediscovering who I am. This is what healing in real time looks like. If you’re in a season of letting go, choosing alignment, and learning how to be more of you... this one’s for you.Because the life that looks good doesn’t always feel good. And I’m done performing for a peace that was never mine to begin with.🎧Tune in now!💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Join us in Beyond You Collective:⁠ ⁠https://www.skool.com/beyond-you-collective-7609/about⁠⁠Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Follow our socials:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

What happens when you stop living for the version of you everyone else expected, and start creating a life that actually feels like yours?In this episode, I’m sharing the honest, soul-level journey of rebuilding my life from the inside out. Not for perfection. Not for the image. But for peace.From motherhood and heartbreak to soft routines and rediscovering who I am. This is what healing in real time looks like. If you’re in a season of letting go, choosing alignment, and learning how to be more of you... this one’s for you.Because the life that looks good doesn’t always feel good. And I’m done performing for a peace that was never mine to begin with.🎧Tune in now!💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Follow our socials:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou

Are you tired of feeling like you have to choose between honoring your pace and keeping someone interested?In this deeply honest episode, I'm sharing why your desire to move slowly isn't a character flaw, it's wisdom. We're unpacking the cultural pressure to be "easy" and grateful for any attention, especially as women of color, and why your pace is actually sacred protection for your heart.In this episode, you'll discover:The real difference between leading someone on and honoring your timelineWhy moving slowly lets you see things you miss in the rush of new relationship energyExact scripts for communicating your pace without apologizing for itGreen flags vs. red flags: How to tell if someone truly respects your boundariesHow to trust your process when others question your timelineThis episode is for you if:You've done your healing work but still feel pressure to move faster than feels comfortableYou're tired of being called "picky" for having standardsYou want to build real connection without abandoning yourself in the processYou need language to communicate your boundaries clearly and kindlyYour pace isn't a negotiation, it's information about how you protect your energy and make thoughtful decisions about love. The right person will appreciate your intentionality, not rush you past it.🎧Tune in now!Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out!💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Follow our socials:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

In this emotionally powerful episode, we dive deep into the topic of 'daddy issues,' examining how early relationships with our fathers shape our adult lives. Whether Father's Day brings up joy, guilt, or pain, know you are not alone. We explore how emotional neglect and unpredictability in our early years create patterns in our behaviors and relationships. I'll be sharing my personal story and offering practical steps for healing these patterns, encouraging listeners to unlearn outdated survival strategies and embrace a new way of relating based on self-worth, consistency, and peace.🎧Tune in now!💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! https://chatgpt.com/g/g-6835d8bca1fc8191a7be2c509bdfbab2-am-i-ready-for-real-loveFollow our socials:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

In a world where approval seems necessary, learn how to prioritize genuine connections. Today's episode is all about authenticity & honoring your true self while staying connected. Tune in for a heartfelt journey!💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! https://hustling-mover-691.kit.com/21c53a9d3eFollow our socials:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠