In this episode, I share why I’m quitting alcohol. Although I never had a drinking problem, my relationship with alcohol has always been problematic. From health concerns to societal pressure and more, we’ll walk through factors that influence why we drink and dive into questions to help you better understand YOUR relationship with alcohol. Living in Alignment Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xCkTPr7CHJhdwBHoYwgYg?si=71ba8731e9334496 Drinking Games by Sarah Levy: https://amzn.to/44...

Living on your own is hard. It’s lonely. It can also be liberating. In this episode, I share what it’s been like living alone—from the discomfort of finding your independence and making friends in a new city to financial woes and more. Consider this episode a look into the reality of living alone (mostly the messy side) and why I think it’s an experience we all ought to have at some point to really get to know ourselves. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bysamsette Podcast IG: https://www...

Why do we overeat? And where do feelings of guilt around food come from? In this episode, we unpack the raw and messy reality of what it's like to struggle with binge eating and real talk on how to break the cycle. Our relationship with food tells us something about our physical and mental state—and when it comes to disordered eating patterns, it’s rarely about the food. From dismissing food rules to seeking to understand ourselves better, I share experiences of my own in hopes to let you kno...

So you’re dissatisfied with your life and feel like you should be happy? Here’s some tough love. This episode addresses how in trying to get ahead and become the highest version of ourselves, we can easily get lost and forget where we are. After having a mini-breakdown, I wanted to open a dialogue on the uglier side of personal growth as a reminder that it’s TOTALLY OKAY to not have everything figured out. None of us do. And we have to accept that in order to find peace, to be present, to be....

When it comes to love, is the timing EVER right? I recently learned that the short answer is yes and no. There’s a difference between being open to a relationship and actually seeking one. This episode is about the latter. We walk through 7 signs you’re not ready for a relationship. This is dating advice that I used myself to reflect and can hopefully help you avoid a head-over-heels mess of your own—although that is, after all, how we learn. the upside of being single: https://open.spo...

This one is for the girlies who are WAY too hard on themselves. Self compassion is a practice that we can continuously improve on to tame our inner critic—which during periods of change and uncertainty can be all-encompassing. In this episode, we chat all about what it actually means to practice self compassion and walk through 6 tips that can assist you on your journey. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/91477825-sam-sette TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bysamsette&...

What does it mean to have a money mindset? In this episode, I share how moving forced me to confront an unhealthy relationship with money, plus everything I’ve learned thus far in the process. We chat about the similarities between financial anxiety and eating disorders, how limiting beliefs impact our ability to obtain wealth and actionable tips on how to be smart (not obsessive) with your finances and adapt a constructive money mindset. Resources: Rakuten: www.rakuten.com/r/SAMSET40 ...

WE MADE IT!!! In this episode, I recount the highs and lows and lessons learned while moving into my first apartment (let’s just say it’s been a week). It’s my hope that candidly sharing these move-in struggles will provide some useful tips and essential items to purchase, plus a generous dose of self-deprecating humor. SHOP MOVE-IN ESSENTIALS (Amazon Storefront): https://amzn.to/3pCSReZ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/baopodcast (@baopodcast) Personal IG: https://www.inst...

This episode is all about moving out and how to prepare for life in a new city all on your own. We chat about how our environment shapes us and the importance of choosing a place that aligns with your life stage, interests, non-negotiables and more. I then share all of my tips for setting yourself for a move—not an apartment guide (although stay tuned!) but advice on how to put yourself in a position physically and mentally so you can make the jump. This move has been a long time coming for m...

In this episode, we chat all about how to reclaim your personal power—that self-assured, inner confidence that liberates your thinking and has the capacity to instigate real change. I open up about my own struggles in this department and how the narrative I’ve been pushing forward isn’t in alignment with who I want to be. We chat about what contributes to this perceived powerlessness, the importance of letting go of the past and other strategies to become the person you set out to be. Podcas...