I’ve talked a lot about the importance of self-compassion for our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health. But how do we give ourselves compassion in a way that actually promotes long-term healing? In this episode I review an article that gives tangible ways to communicate self-love that will *actually* positively change your self-concept. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

Your self-judgement and shame are holding you back. We can only access our creativity, flexibility and true connection when we’re feeling grounded and confident. In this episode I share how we can stop beating ourselves up and overcome self-judgement in two easy steps. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

Back by popular demand! Tis the season of doing too much and/or feeling like we’re not doing enough. In this episode I talk about why so many of us are feeling overwhelmed, burned out and unmotivated. I also give advice on how to find balance, and how to more effectively reset and recharge. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

Todays episode answers two questions: 1.) Why are so many of us affected by social anxiety? and 2.) How can we experience less social anxiety to feel more comfortable and confident in social settings? • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

Are you dealing with stress, anxiety or depression right now? Or want to learn effective ways to cope with them, based on science? In todays episode I give a simple breakdown of our nervous system, what parts are responsible for trauma responses, and how to access the parts that are responsible for regulation. Listen till the end for SIMPLE techniques to increase calm, positive energy, motivation, creativity, connection and physical health. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

I feel this may be one of my most useful episodes to date. Today I talk about overwhelm and overstimulation. I give examples of things to look out for that may contribute to overwhelm, how to be physically and mentally more aware, and tangible ways to regulate your nervous system. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

For many, the winter holidays can bring stress, loneliness and other difficult experiences. If you find yourself struggling, tune into this episode where I share a variety of ways to get through the holiday season. And remember, you are not alone xo • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

I’ve been talking with a lot of folks about seasonal depression as winter approaches. In this episode I explain what seasonal depression is, the mindset you can adopt and actions you can take to help get you through the colder months. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

This one goes out to all my bloated, gassy, and/or constipated listeners! In todays episode I talk about why you might be bloated/gassy/constipated even though you’re eating tons of fiber (spoiler alert: more is not necessarily better) and what to do about it. The episode includes advice from gut health expert Jessie Wong, RDN, @ibs.dietician on Instagram. (Specifically see her pinned reel titled “Is fiber making you bloat?”) I also share my own experiences, giving you another opportunity to learn from my mistakes. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

If you’ve been to therapy or been in the ‘self-help’ world in any capacity, chances are you’ve heard the term “feelings aren’t facts.” It basically means, your feelings are irrational and you shouldn’t think or act based on them. While this phrase can be helpful for some people in some situations, it can also be shaming and invalidating. In this episode I share some rather hot takes on the terms ‘irrational’ and ‘overreacting.’ I also share suggestions for healing… including the importance of support, validation & curiosity. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

I probably sound like a broken record but I wish I could scream this from the rooftops. It is SO SO helpful in our healing journey to have supportive, healthy relationships with people who respect us, and who we can be real with. And at the same time, it can be really hard to find those people, especially when we are not used to safe, healthy relationships. In this episode, I talk about what might be blocking you from kind people, what to look for in friends and mentors, and exactly where to start. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

We’ve talked a lot about the nervous system, it’s connection to digestion (and other bodily functions), and how trauma is stored in the body. But how do we start to heal? And what does long-term healing look like? Today’s episode covers just that. I also share helpful insights on how to support loved ones from Registered Dietician, Melissa (@embodiednourishment on Instagram). • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

Have you ever made goals for yourself only to sit down, have a terrible time concentrating and not get much work done? As someone who used to struggle with this, being productive felt impossible and I thought I was doomed to be a procrastinator forever. In this episode I share my top tips that have helped me and countless clients study more effectively and actually get work done. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

To celebrate 20 EPISODES I’m giving you an update on my poop journey including my current morning routine, my goals, and my relationship with my body. I also talk about the foods and habits I incorporate into my lifestyle to help keep me regular 🚽 DM me on IG @samantha.j.curt if you want to share your biggest tips on staying regular and having healthy BMs! • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

How did the pandemic affect you? I definitely struggled in a lot of ways… and I learned a lot about myself too. In this episode I talk about the things I’ve learned about myself, for example that I am more introverted than I used to think, and how I came to accept those things. I also talk about how self-acceptance is a huge step on the journey to confidence and self-love. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

We’re baaaack!!! In todays episode we talk about burnout, stress, perfectionism, and how they can all be related. I give possible reasons for why we struggle and suggest possible solutions, so stick around till the end. I then wrap up by leading a guided meditation 🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏾🧘🏿‍♂️ • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

I figured we’d go back to our roots today and chat about tooting. In this episode I talk about all things gas: passing gas, bloating, gas pain, what’s normal/ what’s not, and how to deal with it! This is NOT your mainstream anti-bloating advice… but you knew that coming from me 😉 • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

I’m so glad “burnout” has become a mainstream topic these days. We work hard! And we want to make a life for ourselves that’s sustainable. So how do we keep going and keep pushing for our goals, while making sure we’re taking care of our mental health? In this episode I share 6 tips that address this very issue. I included tangible things you can do, journaling prompts, and ways to shift your mindset. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

I have a personal goal that I’d like to share with you all. I’m currently working on reaching for my goals AND accepting myself, just as I am, at the same time. I find this balance so important… and equally as difficult! I invite you to join me in this goal. In this episode I share examples of parts of your life you can apply this goal. I also talk about society’s influence on it. Join me as we get the ball rolling :) • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

Did you know there are cons to mindfulness?! People rave about the benefits and rarely talk about the risks. In this episode I talk about the things you should keep in mind before you dive headfirst into a mindfulness practice. I talk about the difference between mindfulness practices such as Flow, mindful movement and meditation. I also give myself a challenge at the beginning of the episode and completely fail. Listen to find out what it was 🙈 I also want to mention that this was the FIRST completely unedited episode of the podcast! And that’s on perfectionism recovery 🤘🏼🤘🏼 • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.