Start Somewhere

Samantha & Sydney Sebastian
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Start Somewhere is a podcast by sisters Samantha and Sydney who believe life doesn’t have to be perfect before you begin. Each week they dive into the real moments of adulthood like starting over, chasing dreams, building relationships, and finding purpose through honest conversations, laughter, and sisterly banter. It’s about courage, connection, and curiosity, and a reminder that you don’t need the whole plan. You just need to start somewhere. Theme music by Snorkeler -- “It’s So Hopeless.”We’re so grateful to feature their music on this podcast. Listen to the song here:👉 https://open.spotify.com/track/0UVck9pjMFzfLKCUje3beo?si=5db618e1327c42b7

Episodes

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Reality of Relationships In Different Seasons

    What happens when two people you love are living in completely different emotional worlds at the same time? In this episode, we unpack the tension of being in different seasons in life at the same time. When one of us is riding a major high (wedding season planning, sunshine, celebrations) while the other is deep in a low (winter storms, crisis mode, grief, overwhelm). We talk about the guilt on both sides, the way joy can feel triggering, and how easy it is to disconnect when life doesn’t line up. Plus: small ways to stay connected without forcing yourself to perform, and our “Start Somewhere” for reaching for honesty instead of avoidance.

    44 min

  2. 20 FEB

    Creativity When You Don’t Feel Creative

    We talk about how creativity can look totally different from person to person, and what to do when you don’t feel creative at all. Syd shares what it’s like to work in a creative career, and the pressure that can come with performance. While Sam explores creativity as connection, presence, and flow, especially through therapy, movement, and small daily rituals. We cover nervous system regulation, seasonal creativity, low-pressure ways to get unstuck, and why “creating space” can be just as powerful as creating output. Plus a Thailand teaching throwback, a hilarious creative fail, and reflection prompts to help you start somewhere this week.

    51 min

  3. 6 FEB

    It’s Never Too Late to Start Goal Setting

    In this episode, we talk about goal setting without the pressure. We share why it’s never too late to start (whether it’s January, February, or a random day in the middle of the year) and how letting go of rigid timelines can actually help goals stick. We explore the difference between goals and intentions, how we work with our brains instead of against them, and the small, realistic shifts we’re making in real life - like reducing screen time, reclaiming our mornings, and finding ways to tackle non-preferred tasks without burning out. If you’ve been feeling behind, stuck, or hard on yourself, this episode is your reminder that you can always begin again.

    49 min

  4. 23 JAN

    Career Pivots in Your 30s: Bold Moves, Fresh Starts & What’s Next

    In this episode, we talk about career pivots in your 30s: why paths aren’t linear, how values shift over time, and what it takes to start again without having it all figured out. We share our own non-linear paths, the risks we’ve taken, and the reminder that your career doesn’t have to make sense to anyone but you. If you’re in the messy middle or questioning your next step, this one’s for you.

    1 hr

  5. 9 JAN

    Making Adult Friendships and Starting Over

    Making friends in your 30s can feel awkward, vulnerable, and surprisingly emotional. In this episode, we talk about the reality of adult friendships - from putting yourself out there and following up, to grieving old communities and learning how to be intentional with your time and energy. If you’re navigating a new city, a new season of life, or just craving deeper connection, this episode is for you.

    40 min
  6. Everyone Has to Start Somewhere

    26/12/2025

    Everyone Has to Start Somewhere

    In our first episode, we’re sharing how a season of big changes (moves, milestones, identity shifts, and a lot of unknowns) led us back to creating something together. We talk about sisterhood, starting over, and what it really looks like to say yes before you have the whole plan. If you’re in a season of change (or questioning what’s next), this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.

    35 min

  7. TRAILER

    Trailer: Welcome to Start Somewhere

    Welcome to Start Somewhere -- a podcast about the messy, meaningful, ever-changing seasons of adulthood. We’re Sam and Syd, two sisters exploring the “somethings” that make life feel purposeful: starting over, saying yes, building relationships, navigating identity shifts, and figuring it all out one step at a time.

    2 min

Trailer

About

Start Somewhere is a podcast by sisters Samantha and Sydney who believe life doesn’t have to be perfect before you begin. Each week they dive into the real moments of adulthood like starting over, chasing dreams, building relationships, and finding purpose through honest conversations, laughter, and sisterly banter. It’s about courage, connection, and curiosity, and a reminder that you don’t need the whole plan. You just need to start somewhere. Theme music by Snorkeler -- “It’s So Hopeless.”We’re so grateful to feature their music on this podcast. Listen to the song here:👉 https://open.spotify.com/track/0UVck9pjMFzfLKCUje3beo?si=5db618e1327c42b7

Information

  • Creator
    Samantha & Sydney Sebastian
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Samantha & Sydney Sebastian
  • Show Website
    Start Somewhere