The EMPWR Podcast

Pursuit Network

Welcome to THE EMPWR PODCAST— the show where wellness meets real life + confidence becomes your way of being. Hosted by Fitness Entrepreneur, Certified Personal Trainer + Nutritionist, Samantha Christine, each episode is packed with workout tips, nutrition hacks, expert advice + personal stories designed to empower you on your journey to a healthier, happier you. No matter where you’re starting, or how far you’ve come, this is your space for transformation, self love, connection + growth. Whether you’re getting in a sweat, navigating traffic, or unwinding on the couch, tune in + let’s move together— physically, mentally + intentionally— toward your strongest self. Because here, we believe every season of wellness, whether you’re pushing new limits or finding your rhythm, deserves to be empowered.

  1. 1 day ago

    How Broccoli Can Reverse Aging & Detox Microplastics | Mara Labs Founders on Sulforaphane

    In this episode of The EMPWR Podcast you'll learn how this single broccoli-derived molecule can transform your gut health, detox microplastics, fight inflammation, and potentially extend your lifespan. The story starts with a cancer diagnosis that sparked a mission to find real solutions, not just supplements that claim to work, but ones backed by rigorous science and actual bioavailability. We cover: • What sulforaphane actually does in the body (explained simply) • How microplastics are affecting your hormones, fertility, and heart health • Why most "broccoli supplements" on the market don't contain any actual sulforaphane • The gut-healing connection  • How sulforaphane promotes BDNF for brain health and neuroprotection • Berberine Elite as a fasting mimetic and how it compares to GLP-1 agonists • Sleep Elite for methylation issues (MTHFR) and serotonin support • Real protocols: how to start dosing, what to combine, and what to expect CHAPTERS 00:00  Intro: Why sulforaphane matters 01:23  The Mara Labs origin story: Maura's cancer diagnosis 14:02  Nrf2 pathway: How sulforaphane activates your body's master detox switch 19:26  Microplastics: Fertility, heart disease & endocrine disruption 23:04  The Netflix doc & what plasticizers do to your hormones 26:42  Glyphosate, gut bacteria & why your broccoli supplement might be useless 37:33  Inflammation, pain relief & brain health (BDNF explained) 41:40  Sulforaphane for autism: The 30% improvement study 50:58  Autophagy without fasting: How sulforaphane mimics fasting benefits 58:58  Berberine Elite vs GLP-1s: The fasting mimetic that preserves muscle 1:03:55  Electrolytes, sleep & methylation (MTHFR) 1:15:46  Athletic performance & recovery: Why Olympians use sulforaphane 1:24:02  Product protocols & the Mara Labs 100-day guarantee Thank you to our sponsors: Clearstem Skincare - Get a FREE Mini Hydro Plumping Moisturizer when you spend $75+. Use code SAMCFIT at  https://www.clearstem.com Tiami Mattress - 35% off sitewide through July 10th (4th of July event). No code needed. Shop at https://www.tiami.com/ Aqua Tru -  20% off any countertop water purifier with code SAM at  https://www.aquatru.com Dream Recovery - 15% off mouth tape, blue light glasses & sleep gear with code SAM15 at dreamrecoverybio.com Remi Night Guards - Up to 50% off custom night guards with code SAMCFIT at https://shopremi.comsamcfit/ BioOptimizers - 15% off + free gifts with code SAMCFIT at https://bioptimizers.com/ Kion 0 20% off essential amino acids with code SAMANTHA at http://www.getkion.com/samantha Kane Footwear - Free shipping on recovery shoes at http://kanefootwear.com/empwr Mara Labs - 25% off sitewide (Broccoli Elite, Berberine Elite, Geo Perfect, Sleep Elite) with code SAMCFIT at http://www.maralabs.com Sam's LINKS: ⁠https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Samcfit⁠ EMPWR by Sam App | *free 7 day trial* ⁠https://www.empwrbysam.com/⁠ My Macro Guide: ⁠https://samcfit.com/macro-guide-only⁠ Running Programs: ⁠https://www.samcfit.com/running-programs⁠ Follow Sam: Insta: @samcfit_ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Samantha_Christine Find Mara Labs: https://mara-labs.com #EMPWRPodcast #Sulforaphane #Biohacking #GutHealth #Longevity #MaraLabs #BroccoliElite #Nrf2 #Microplastics #Berberine #Autophagy #CancerPrevention #Detoxification #BrainHealth #FitnessPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 25min

  2. 1 Jul

    The Truth About Pilates & Body Recomposition (What Nobody Tells You) with Kenzie Wesp

    Kenzie built 4 fitness studios by 25, here's how she did it. In this episode, she breaks down the real difference between Pilates and weight training for body recomposition, why she opened True Form and The Format from scratch, and how pregnancy changed her entire approach to fitness and nutrition.  Timestamps: 0:00 - Meet Kenzie: 4 studios at 25 4:22 - From college dancer to Pilates studio owner 8:45 - Why Pilates alone won't change your body 16:24 - The truth about body recomposition (what nobody tells you) 22:31 - Training to failure vs. training to fatigue 28:19 - Kenzie's weekly workout split 32:21 - Gentle consistency & active rest days 36:50 - Opening The Format: a multi-modality studio 43:09 - Pregnancy, nutrition & high protein eating 49:15 - Working with your spouse in business 54:40 - What empowerment actually means Thank you to our sponsors: Tiami Mattress 35% off sitewide during their 4th of July event. no code needed, discount applied automatically: https://www.tiami.com/ Remi Night Guards: Up to 50% off at checkout with code: SAMCFIT. https://www.shopremi.com/ Caraway: Save up to $230 on the 12-piece cookware set. Spend $495+ for a free Butcher Box; spend $795+ for a free cast iron grill pan + 10% off your next purchase Code: SAMCFIT https://www.carawayhome.com/SAMCFIT Paleovalley: 15% off your first purchase! Code: SAMCFIT https://www.paleovalley.com/SAMCFIT Bloom Daily Hydration: 20% off your first order with code: EMPWR20 https://www.bloomnu.com Kenzie’s LINKS:  Insta & TikTok: @kenziewesp Sam's LINKS: ⁠https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Samcfit⁠ EMPWR by Sam App | *free 7 day trial* ⁠https://www.empwrbysam.com/⁠ My Macro Guide: ⁠https://samcfit.com/macro-guide-only⁠ Running Programs: ⁠https://www.samcfit.com/running-programs⁠ Follow Sam: Insta: @samcfit_ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Samantha_Christine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr
  3. How I Build Unshakeable Confidence

    24 Jun

    How I Build Unshakeable Confidence

    In this solo Q&A episode, I’m answering your questions on everything from ADHD, anxiety, and time management to body recomposition, cardio, weight training, and what life looks like right now behind the scenes. I share some of the struggles I don’t talk about often, including how ADHD impacts my day-to-day life, why structure and time blocking are essential for me, and how I navigate anxiety during busy seasons. We also dive into training for my first 70.3 Ironman, body recomposition versus cutting, how much cardio you actually need, and why lifting heavy can sometimes make you feel “puffy” before you see results. Plus, I’m sharing updates on wedding planning, summer travel, future family plans with Ian, and what’s coming next after this season of endurance training. What we cover: 00:00 Introduction and summer life updates 01:42 Honduras retreat recap and wellness travel experiences 04:15 Ironman training updates and open water swimming 06:04 ADHD, perfectionism, and managing anxiety 09:32 Family plans, fertility conversations, and future motherhood 12:31 Body recomposition vs. cutting: what's the difference? 15:35 How much cardio do you actually need? 17:19 Why lifting heavy can make you feel puffy 20:08 My current makeup and beauty favorites 21:34 Summer travel plans, Ironman, and my bachelorette trip 23:50 Motivation versus discipline and staying consistent 26:38 What happens if you overeat on weekends? 28:57 Honeymoon plans and what’s next after wedding season Thank you to our sponsors: KINSYN: https://kinsyn.com/empwr Code: SAMC for 20% off your first subscription Jones Road Beauty: https://jonesroadbeauty.com/ Code: EMPWR for a free full-size mascara with your first purchase Remi - Custom Night Guards: https://shopremi.com/SAMCFIT Code: SAMCFIT for up to 50% off Magnesium Breakthrough by BIOOptimizers: https://bioptimizers.com/samcfit Code: SAMCFIT for 15% off Sam's LINKS: ⁠https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Samcfit⁠ EMPWR by Sam App | Free 7-day trial ⁠https://www.empwrbysam.com/⁠ My Macro Guide: ⁠https://samcfit.com/macro-guide-only⁠ Running Programs: ⁠https://www.samcfit.com/running-programs⁠ #fitness #health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  4. 17 Jun

    Why You're Stuck (And How to Finally Change Your Life) | Roxie Nafousi

    In this episode, I’m joined by Roxie Nafousi for such an honest conversation around self-worth, manifestation and personal transformation. Roxie shares the highs and lows of her journey, from navigating addiction and depression to rebuilding her relationship with herself, and the mindset shifts that helped her move through those seasons. We dive into why manifestation starts with believing you’re worthy, the power of gratitude, and how becoming aligned with yourself can help you create the life you desire. What we cover: 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Roxie’s journey through addiction, healing, and how she discovered the power of manifestation 18:06 Building self-worth through affirmations and learning to believe in yourself again 27:22 The power of gratitude, shifting your mindset, and creating positive change from within 39:19 Setting boundaries, protecting your energy, and letting go of what no longer serves you 46:19 Why we're all manifesting our reality, whether we realise it or not 52:07 Becoming the person you want to be through aligned actions and daily choices 59:24 Navigating motherhood, finding balance, and making time for yourself without guilt Thank you to our sponsors: MUDWTR - Super-functional coffee alternative: https://mudwtr.com/SAMCFIT/ Code: SAMCFIT for up to 43% off Cozy Earth - Bedding & loungewear: https://cozyearth.com/ Code: SAMCFIT for 20% off We Natal - Fertility supplements: ⁠https://wenatal.com/SAMCFIT/⁠ Offer: free month’s supply of WeNatal Rest + Digest Magnesium with your first subscription. AquaTru - Water purifier: ⁠https://aquatru.com/⁠ Code: SAM for 20% off Bloom - Daily hydration: https://bloomnu.com/ Code: EMPWR20 for 20% off your first order Sam's LINKS: ⁠https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Samcfit⁠ EMPWR by Sam App | *free 7 day trial* ⁠https://www.empwrbysam.com/⁠ My Macro Guide: ⁠https://samcfit.com/macro-guide-only⁠ Running Programs: ⁠https://www.samcfit.com/running-programs⁠ Follow Sam: Insta: @samcfit_ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Samantha_Christine #mudwtrpod #manifestation #RoxieNafousi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 11min

  5. 10 Jun

    How I’m Prepping for My Wedding While Training for an Ironman

    3 months out from my wedding and smack in the middle of Ironman training so yeah, this era is a LOT. In this solo episode I'm pulling back the curtain on everything I'm doing right now to feel my best walking down that aisle: the workouts, the nutrition, the recovery stack, the skincare treatments, and how I'm protecting my mental space through all of it. What we cover: 00:00 Introduction 02:18 Wedding planning updates: why I hired a wedding planner, what's been worth outsourcing, and how planning is going so far 05:40 My bridal era: embracing more feminine energy and approaching this season with intention 07:43 How I'm preparing physically for my wedding while training for an Ironman, including my current training routine and fitness goals 22:05 My nutrition and recovery routine right now: high-protein, high-carb eating, recovery priorities, and the habits helping me stay consistent 32:44 How I'm hydrating during training and what I'm focusing on to support performance and recovery 37:25 My beauty and skincare routine right now: every treatment I've done this year plus my current AM and PM skincare routine 46:08 Bridal fashion updates: dress shopping, reception dress plans, and finding the right look for each event 47:16 Protecting my mental health during a busy season: setting boundaries, creating mental space, and balancing it all Thank you to our sponsors: Branch Basics - Cleaning products: https://www.target.com/ The Magnesium Breakthrough by BIOoptimizers: https://bioptimizers.com/samcfit Code: SAMCFIT for 15% off Remi - Night mouth guards: https://shopremi.com/samcfit Code: SAMCFIT for up to 50% off Paleovalley - Bone Broth Protein: https://paleovalley.com/samcfit Code: SAMCFIT for 15% off AquaTru - Water purifier: https://aquatru.com/ Code: SAM for 20% off Sam's LINKS: ⁠https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Samcfit⁠ EMPWR by Sam App | *free 7 day trial* ⁠https://www.empwrbysam.com/⁠ My Macro Guide: ⁠https://samcfit.com/macro-guide-only⁠ Running Programs: ⁠https://www.samcfit.com/running-programs⁠ Follow Sam: Insta: @samcfit_ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Samantha_Christine Products & Resources Mentioned: Loombox Red Light Therapy https://thelumebox.com/ ClearStem Bright Me Up Toner  https://clearstem.com/products/brightmeup INN Beauty Extreme Cream (face + under eye) -https://www.innbeautyproject.com/products/extreme-cream Rhode Glazing Milk https://www.rhodeskin.com/ Complexions Golden Hour (gentle retinol) https://complexionnashville.com/products/golden-hour Pro-Mix Whey Protein & Collagen https://promixnutrition.com/ Hydro Jug (40oz) https://www.thehydrojug.com/collections/traveler-40oz Redmond's Real Salt https://redmond.life/collections/real-salt Electrolytes: Pro-Mix, Bloom Hydration, Cure, LMNT https://promixnutrition.com/ https://bloomnu.com/ https://www.curehydration.com/ https://drinklmnt.com/collections/salt Bridal fashion inspo: Revolve + Meshki https://www.revolve.com/ https://meshki.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  6. 3 Jun

    The Fertility Crisis Nobody's Talking About (And How to Fix It) ft. WeNatal

    Sperm counts have dropped 60% in 60 years and if nothing changes, they could reach zero by 2045. Yet we still only talk about women when it comes to fertility. In this episode, I sit down with Ronit Menashe and Vida Rahim, the founders of WeNatal, to have the conversation the fertility world keeps skipping. In this episode, we cover: Why 50% of miscarriages and infertility are linked to male factor sperm quality The truth about microplastics, BPA, and phthalates destroying fertility What "Trimester Zero" is and why the 100 days before conception matter most The MTHFR gene mutation (40–60% of people have it) and why folic acid isn't enough How to actually improve egg quality and sperm quality through nutrition and lifestyle The Mediterranean diet, DHA, and why 70% of your baby's brain depends on what you take before pregnancy Postpartum depletion, why the prenatal doesn't stop at birth Thank you to our sponsors: ClearStem — Get a FREE mini Hydro Glow Plumping Moisturizer with any $75+ order: https://clearstem.com/pages/samcfit-may26 Code: SAMCFIT Caraway — Non-toxic cookware10% off:  https://www.carawayhome.com/empwr | Code: EMPWR Sam's LINKS: ⁠https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Samcfit⁠ EMPWR by Sam App | *free 7 day trial* ⁠https://www.empwrbysam.com/⁠ My Macro Guide: ⁠https://samcfit.com/macro-guide-only⁠ Running Programs: ⁠https://www.samcfit.com/running-programs⁠ Follow Sam: Insta: @samcfit_ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Samantha_Christine Resources Mentioned: WeNatal — Special offer for EMPWR listeners: https://wenatal.com/empower Book: Countdown by Dr. Shana Swan Netflix Documentary: The Plastic Detox EWG App - toxin checker for products Think Dirty App - toxin checker for products Real Foodology Podcast by Courtney Swan #fertility #prenatal #wenatal #maleinfertility #trimesterzero #eggquality #microplastics #fertilityjourney #empwrpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 10min

  7. 27 May

    What It Actually Takes to Become a Navy SEAL

    This one's for the military families, the military spouses, and anyone who has ever wondered what it actually takes to become, and stay, a Navy SEAL. In honor of Memorial Day, Ian is in the hot seat. Sam kicks things off sharing her own mini Navy SEAL experience at a PLT summit in Montauk -45- degree water, burpees in the sand, and a whole new level of respect for the man she's marrying. Then Ian takes over, and the conversation goes deep. They get into why Ian became a SEAL in the first place (hint: it wasn't for the reasons you'd expect), what it felt like to watch 220 men enter BUD/S training and finish with only 36, and how much of making it as a SEAL is truly mental versus physical. Ian opens up about the emotional disconnect that comes with returning home from deployment, the toll it took on his marriage, and why deployment often felt more like an escape than a hardship. He also talks about the identity crisis that hits when you leave the teams, why no civilian job can fill that void and what it means to repurpose yourself after the most elite career in the world. They also get into raising kids with military values, what Ian wants to pass down and what he doesn't, and the jaw-dropping story of how Ian and Sam's dad unknowingly crossed paths on a mission in Africa years before Ian and Sam ever met. If you've ever wanted to get inside the mind of a SEAL, this is the episode. _____ Sam's LINKS: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Samcfit EMPWR by Sam App | *free 7 day trial* https://www.empwrbysam.com/ My Macro Guide: https://samcfit.com/macro-guide-only Running Programs: https://www.samcfit.com/running-programs Follow Sam: Insta: @samcfit_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Samantha_Christine _____ Thank you to our sponsors! Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code SAM to get UP TO $300 off today!  Sign up for your one dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/samcfitStart your new morning ritual & getup to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code SAMCFIT  at  mudwtr.com/SAMCFIT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 11min

  8. 20 May

    Healing PCOS From the Root with Mila Magnani, Founder of Milamend

    What if every symptom you've been dismissed for actually had an answer? Mila Magnani spent over a decade being told her acne, facial hair, irregular cycles, and fatigue were just genetics, just stress, just part of being a woman. It wasn't until her body completely broke down during COVID that she finally got real answers, and decided to find her own solution. In this episode, Mila takes us all the way back to age 11, where her symptoms first started, through years of birth control, spironolactone, an IUD, a PCOS diagnosis, hypothyroidism, iron deficiency, and a tick-borne red meat allergy she didn't even know she had. She shares the exact root cause approach that healed her, what labs every woman with PCOS should be running, and how she turned her healing journey into Milamend, a clinically-backed supplement brand built by a woman who actually lived it. We also get into why most PCOS supplements are formulated by men, the truth about maltodextrin hiding in "clean" products, why bio-individuality matters more than any protocol, and the massive clinical trial Milamend is funding right now. If you've been doing everything right and still don't feel like yourself, this one is for you. _____ Milamend is a supplement company that specializes in Hormone Balance Supplements for PCOS Management. With only 16 ingredients, Milamend was created by a woman who found a supplement stack that finally helped her PCOS symptoms and turned it into a solution all women can try. Learn more about Milamend and try their products at milamend.com _____ Sam's LINKS: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Samcfit EMPWR by Sam App | *free 7 day trial* https://www.empwrbysam.com/ My Macro Guide: https://samcfit.com/macro-guide-only Running Programs: https://www.samcfit.com/running-programs Follow Mila: Insta: @milamagnani Follow Sam: Insta: @samcfit_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Samantha_Christine _____ Thank you to our sponsors! Visit Carawayhome.com/EMPWR to take an additional 10% off or use code EMPWR on your next purchase. Go to CLEARSTEM.com/SAMCFIT and use code SAMCFIT at checkout and receive a free mini HYDRAGLOW plumping Moisturizer when you spend $75 or more. Use our exclusive link to shop at honeylove.com/SAMCFIT for almost 50% off site wide. Protect your teeth with Remi by using code SAMCFIT to get  50% off your new night guard with Remi Club Subscribe & Save at shopremi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 20min
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Welcome to THE EMPWR PODCAST— the show where wellness meets real life + confidence becomes your way of being. Hosted by Fitness Entrepreneur, Certified Personal Trainer + Nutritionist, Samantha Christine, each episode is packed with workout tips, nutrition hacks, expert advice + personal stories designed to empower you on your journey to a healthier, happier you. No matter where you’re starting, or how far you’ve come, this is your space for transformation, self love, connection + growth. Whether you’re getting in a sweat, navigating traffic, or unwinding on the couch, tune in + let’s move together— physically, mentally + intentionally— toward your strongest self. Because here, we believe every season of wellness, whether you’re pushing new limits or finding your rhythm, deserves to be empowered.

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  • Channel
    Pursuit Network
  • Creator
    Samantha Christine & Pursuit Network
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 593562
  • Show Website
    The EMPWR Podcast
  • Provider
    Pursuit Network

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