The Truth About Addiction

Dr. Samantha Harte
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Dr. Samantha Harte is a speaker, best selling author, coach and sober mom of two. She is here to tell the truth about her life, which requires telling the truth about her addiction: how it presents, how it manifests, and how it shows up again and again in her recovery. This podcast is one giant deep dive into the truth about ALL TYPES OF addiction (and living sober) to dispel the myths, expose the truths, and create a community experience of worthiness, understanding and compassion.If you are a mompreneur and are looking for a community of like-minded women who are breaking all cycles of dysfunction and thriving in business, family, body image and spiritual well-being, join the waitlist below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rXCADAwdxnvpLNYR143KgrGPD0DLT7ExZgLwCR9hiqk/edit

  1. 6D AGO

    Healing Beyond The Prescription with Dr. Christine Manukyan

    Send us Fan Mail One man in his 40s walks out of the hospital with more than 20 prescriptions and we can’t stop thinking about what that says about modern healthcare. We sit down with Dr. Christine, a former hospital pharmacist who made a radical career pivot from dispensing meds to practicing holistic healing, functional medicine, and nervous system work. Together, we unpack the moment an identity breaks, the fear that follows, and the freedom that comes when you finally admit, “This isn’t who I am anymore.” We go deep on prevention and root cause healing: how stress, sleep, trauma, and trapped emotions can drive anxiety, gut issues, depression, chronic symptoms, and relapse cycles. We also name the part nobody wants to talk about in the wellness world: if your body doesn’t feel safe, even the best tools can backfire. Trauma-informed support, co-regulation, and practical nervous system regulation come first, especially for people carrying microtrauma, complex trauma, codependency patterns, or perfectionism disguised as “being fine.” Then the conversation turns personal. We share family stories of mental illness, grief, shame, self-abandonment, and what it takes to choose boundaries without closing your heart. Forgiveness shows up as a skill, not a slogan, including the life-changing practice of making amends to yourself. If you’ve been trying to heal inside a system that never taught you how to feel safe, you’ll leave with language, perspective, and next steps you can actually use. If this resonates, subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. For more on Dr. Christine: Contact Dr. Christine Manukyan  Email: dr.christine.manukyan@gmail.comWebsite: https://drchristinemanukyan.com/ or https://www.xpandcapacity.com/ Join us in Bali May 24 - 30, 2026 https://drchristinemanukyan.com/bali-retreat/  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christine-manukyan/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drchristinemanukyan/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/drchristinemanukyan XPAND CAPACITY™ Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/xpand-capacity/id1544165446  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristineManukyan  To book your FREE discovery call with Dr. Sam, click the link below: https://calendly.com/drharte/free-discovery-call-w-dr-harte Support the show #thetruthaboutaddiction #sobriety #the12steps #recovery #therapy #mentalhealth #podcasts #emotionalsobriety #soberliving #sobermindset #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #aa #soberlife #mindfulness #wellness #wellnessjourney #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #sobermovement #recoveroutloud #sobercurious #sobermoms #soberwomen #author #soberauthor #purpose #passion #perspective

    49 min

  2. APR 23

    What if we have an ADDICTION To Our Mind? with Michael Bryan

    Send us Fan Mail Your mind can talk you into anything, including the next hit, the next drink, the next text you know you shouldn’t send, or the next spiral that feels like “truth” while it’s wrecking your peace. We sit down with Michael for a first-time, no-script conversation that goes straight to the root: addiction is often an attachment to the mind’s narrative, and freedom starts when you can watch the story instead of becoming it. Along the way we connect the dots between trauma, shame, somatic body memory, and the way cravings and compulsions show up as “reasonable” thoughts in real time.  We also get personal about the messy middle of recovery: perfectionism as a survival strategy, why control gets rewarded until it fails you, and how rewriting the 12 steps can apply to marriage, resentment, and self-worth, not just substances. We dig into what “amends” really means when you’re trying to become someone new, plus how parts work and self-compassion can help you speak to the inner critic without letting it run the company.  The conversation turns toward intuition, grief, and joy after devastating loss, including the challenge of matching the level of calamity in your life with equal amounts of serenity. If you’ve been searching for trauma-informed recovery, emotional sobriety, nervous system healing, or a deeper spiritual framework that still feels practical, this one offers both language and lived experience. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review with the biggest mind loop you’re ready to stop believing. To connect with Michael, go to: https://www.michaelcbryan.com/ For a FREE discovery call with Dr. Sam, go to: https://calendly.com/drharte/free-discovery-call-w-dr-harte Support the show #thetruthaboutaddiction #sobriety #the12steps #recovery #therapy #mentalhealth #podcasts #emotionalsobriety #soberliving #sobermindset #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #aa #soberlife #mindfulness #wellness #wellnessjourney #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #sobermovement #recoveroutloud #sobercurious #sobermoms #soberwomen #author #soberauthor #purpose #passion #perspective

    56 min

  3. APR 15

    From Shame To Storytelling Through Faith with Romi Marie

    Send us Fan Mail She wrote the book, deleted the files, and almost erased her own voice. Then she found the draft again and decided to publish it anyway, one raw chapter at a time. We sit down with returning guest Romy Marie, identity coach and the writer behind Breathe Mija, to talk about what it really takes to tell the truth when your story includes addiction, shame, sexual survival, and a lifelong search to be loved. Romy opens up about stepping off social media, rebuilding after a marriage ends, navigating her father’s relapse, and trying to keep life steady as a single mom while her daughter faces a new health scare and they’re forced to move. Instead of polishing the pain into something “marketable,” she chooses creative control and vulnerability by releasing her memoir on Substack, trusting God with the outcome. We also dig into the deeper pattern underneath so many addictions and compulsions: chasing validation from partners, work, sex, substances, and attention when secure love was never modeled. Along the way, we get painfully honest about the moments when nobody is coming to save you, and the only way through is self-soothing, prayer, and tiny actions that rebuild identity. If you’ve ever felt trapped by secrecy, afraid your past makes you unlovable, or stuck in the in-between of healing, this conversation will meet you there and show you a way forward. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs permission to heal, and leave a review with the line that hit you hardest. For more on Romi: https://substack.com/@romimarie?r=5ld48s&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=image http://madremommy.com To book a FREE discovery call with Dr. Sam: https://calendly.com/drharte/free-discovery-call-w-dr-harte Support the show #thetruthaboutaddiction #sobriety #the12steps #recovery #therapy #mentalhealth #podcasts #emotionalsobriety #soberliving #sobermindset #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #aa #soberlife #mindfulness #wellness #wellnessjourney #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #sobermovement #recoveroutloud #sobercurious #sobermoms #soberwomen #author #soberauthor #purpose #passion #perspective

    1h 1m

  4. APR 8

    Your Relapse Is A Nervous System Story with Lisa Arrigo

    Send us Fan Mail Your relapse story might not be about “lack of willingness” at all. It might be your nervous system doing its job the only way it learned how: pushing you toward anything that creates a fast hit of safety. I’m joined by Lisa Arrigo, a New York licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and recovering addict, for a candid conversation about what changes when we stop treating addiction like a moral problem and start treating it like a trauma-informed, nervous system problem. We talk about why AA and 12-step recovery can be lifesaving for community and structure, and why it can still fall short for people living with complex PTSD, dissociation, and deep attachment wounds. Lisa breaks down how the brain and body respond to threat, what the window of tolerance looks like in real life, and why “knowing better” isn’t enough when the prefrontal cortex goes offline. We also dig into shame as a physiological experience, how it gets wired early, and why compassionate curiosity paired with radical responsibility can change the relapse loop. You’ll leave with practical, simple somatic tools you can use immediately: feet-on-the-floor grounding, posture and breath cues, hand-on-heart support, and orienting to present-day safety. We close by naming a truth many of us avoid: healing happens in relationship, and real recovery includes learning how to stop outsourcing safety while still letting safe people in. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find trauma-informed addiction recovery. For more about Lisa: https://www.lisaarrigo.com/ To book a FREE discovery call with Dr. Sam: https://calendly.com/drharte/free-discovery-call-w-dr-harte Support the show #thetruthaboutaddiction #sobriety #the12steps #recovery #therapy #mentalhealth #podcasts #emotionalsobriety #soberliving #sobermindset #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #aa #soberlife #mindfulness #wellness #wellnessjourney #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #sobermovement #recoveroutloud #sobercurious #sobermoms #soberwomen #author #soberauthor #purpose #passion #perspective

    1h 20m

  5. MAR 31

    How Long-Term Sobriety Becomes Inner Child Healing with Darren Prince

    Send us Fan Mail Your life can look successful on paper and still feel like you’re circling the drain inside. That’s where this conversation goes, fast. We sit down with Darren Prince, one of the most well-known sports and celebrity agents, to talk about what recovery actually looks like after years of sobriety when the old script stops working and the real work begins. We get into authenticity as the highest frequency, and why long-term addiction recovery can’t stay stuck at the surface. Darren shares the daily practices that keep him grounded in a high-pressure world, plus the moment he realized he needed more than “keep taking inventory” and started going after root cause healing. He walks us through powerful inner child work using NLP, the early shame that shaped his identity, and what changed when he finally reconciled with the younger version of himself. From there, we widen the lens to relationship patterns, codependency, nervous system regulation, and what it means to be sober and aligned with your values. Darren also tells unforgettable “God shot” stories, what his friend called God-managed coincidences, that turned random moments into guidance and service, including an Uber ride that led directly to treatment. If you care about trauma-informed recovery, relapse prevention, the 12 steps in modern life, and building a life that feels true, this one will land. Subscribe for more honest conversations about addiction recovery, share this with someone who needs hope today, and leave a review with the biggest insight you’re taking from Darren’s story. To book a FREE discovery call with Dr. Sam, click the link below: https://calendly.com/drharte/free-discovery-call-w-dr-harte Support the show #thetruthaboutaddiction #sobriety #the12steps #recovery #therapy #mentalhealth #podcasts #emotionalsobriety #soberliving #sobermindset #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #aa #soberlife #mindfulness #wellness #wellnessjourney #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #sobermovement #recoveroutloud #sobercurious #sobermoms #soberwomen #author #soberauthor #purpose #passion #perspective

    55 min

  6. MAR 24

    From Grammys To Growth: Healing The Hustle Without Losing Your Soul with Ricky Rebel

    Send us Fan Mail What if the real secret to success isn’t hustle, hacks, or going viral—but your inner steadiness when the noise gets loud? We sit down with recording artist and producer Ricky Rebel to unpack why consistency is a spiritual practice, how fear and comparison derail it, and the tools that bring you back to yourself when ambition heats up. From a blue hue that became brand, book, and talisman to red-carpet choices that sparked both applause and backlash, we track the journey from “prove them wrong” to “let them in.” Ricky opens up about identity policing in the industry, the weight of old bullying, and the moment he realized controversy had become armor. We talk through threat versus safety in the nervous system and why trauma makes us forget what we already know: we’re capable, worthy, and allowed to take up space. That’s where the real pivot happens—when statements stop coming from defense and start flowing from alignment. Along the way, we explore energetic boundaries on set, finding flow at high-stakes events, and how serendipity shows up once you stop negotiating against yourself. You’ll leave with a simple, repeatable spiritual inventory you can do nightly—what went well within you, what could be kinder or cleaner next time, the small “glimmers” that brightened the day, and intentions for tomorrow. Paired with a grounded gratitude practice that names both outer blessings and inner qualities, these tools restore focus, reduce reactivity, and make consistency feel human. If you’re building a creative career, scaling a business, or just trying to live on-purpose without losing your center, this conversation offers a map back to the source. If this resonates, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a reframe, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—we read every word. To book a FREE discovery call with Dr. Sam, click the link below: https://calendly.com/drharte/free-discovery-call-w-dr-harte Support the show #thetruthaboutaddiction #sobriety #the12steps #recovery #therapy #mentalhealth #podcasts #emotionalsobriety #soberliving #sobermindset #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #aa #soberlife #mindfulness #wellness #wellnessjourney #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #sobermovement #recoveroutloud #sobercurious #sobermoms #soberwomen #author #soberauthor #purpose #passion #perspective

    40 min

  7. MAR 16

    When The World Feels Overwhelming, Let Purpose Lead You!

    Send us Fan Mail A stadium roared, the beat dropped, and something else happened beneath the lights: hope cut through the noise. Watching the Super Bowl halftime show through a dancer’s eye, we talk about what it means to see someone rise from a cashier job to the world’s biggest stage, and how that arc of grit, culture, and pride can reset our sense of what’s possible. The performance wasn’t just entertainment; it was a reminder that creativity, inclusion, and shared joy still carry power, even when our feeds feel like a firehose of outrage. From there we turn toward the personal: how do we keep our center when the world feels loud? I share why I choose conscious leadership over performative takes, and how speaking with conviction—without shaming or demanding agreement—opens space for real connection. We explore the crucial shift from pushing for results to being pulled by a mission, and why a strong why can outlast fear, fatigue, and the need for external validation. This isn’t about fixing every crisis; it’s about ending the small, daily forms of suffering we can actually reach. You’ll hear practical ways to locate your purpose, test it against your calendar, and build rituals that protect your energy while serving others. We get honest about grief, rage, and helplessness, and how to feel them fully without handing over your agency. If the halftime moment stirred something in you, use it. Let it point to the value you refuse to abandon—dignity, recovery, belonging, joy—and then live it in small, consistent steps that compound into a life you can stand behind. If this conversation gave you clarity or courage, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more people can find their why. To book a FREE discovery call, click the link below: https://calendly.com/drharte/free-discovery-call-w-dr-harte Support the show #thetruthaboutaddiction #sobriety #the12steps #recovery #therapy #mentalhealth #podcasts #emotionalsobriety #soberliving #sobermindset #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #aa #soberlife #mindfulness #wellness #wellnessjourney #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #sobermovement #recoveroutloud #sobercurious #sobermoms #soberwomen #author #soberauthor #purpose #passion #perspective

    18 min

  8. MAR 9

    Honor The Call: Building Healing Beyond The Body with Dr. Sam

    Send us Fan Mail A key opens more than a door when the mission behind it is bigger than a workout. We share how StrongHarte Fitness returns—not as another studio—but as a sanctuary built to fuse movement science, nervous system regulation, and identity-level healing under one roof. The journey winds from escaping a broken insurance model to building a cash-based practice, surviving a pandemic pivot, and carrying the weight and wisdom of grief after losing a sister to overdose. That pain sharpened our purpose: people don’t just need sessions; they need continuity, community, and tools that change their days. We talk candidly about starting in a rented apartment, becoming a “glorified landlord,” and realizing the brand wasn’t a room—it was the rigor, compassion, and results people felt. Then comes the twist: a client’s offhand comment leads to a 2,500-square-foot space in Thousand Oaks, zoned for everything we do. Instead of saying yes on adrenaline, we sat with it. What emerged is a clear plan: year one focused on twenty high-touch clients integrating physical therapy, strength, breath, and somatic skills; monthly soulful circles where we listen and teach; quarterly Harte Conscious Creators events; and workshops like yoga for longevity customized to injury history. Along the way, we outline a smarter model—no more renting out rooms that dilute the brand. We dig into why discharging at 60 percent better keeps people stuck, how regulation skills unlock better recovery, and why reframing your story is as important as hip stability or shoulder mechanics. The goal is simple and audacious: people leave different than they arrive, with precise drills, micro-practices for stress, and a narrative that invites agency. If you’ve been craving real change, not just reps, this is your map and your invitation. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a hopeful reset, and leave a review to help more people find their way to stronger hearts and steadier lives. To book your FREE discovery call with Dr. Sam, click the link below: https://calendly.com/drharte/free-discovery-call-w-dr-harte Support the show #thetruthaboutaddiction #sobriety #the12steps #recovery #therapy #mentalhealth #podcasts #emotionalsobriety #soberliving #sobermindset #spirituality #spiritualgrowth #aa #soberlife #mindfulness #wellness #wellnessjourney #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #sobermovement #recoveroutloud #sobercurious #sobermoms #soberwomen #author #soberauthor #purpose #passion #perspective

    25 min
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Dr. Samantha Harte is a speaker, best selling author, coach and sober mom of two. She is here to tell the truth about her life, which requires telling the truth about her addiction: how it presents, how it manifests, and how it shows up again and again in her recovery. This podcast is one giant deep dive into the truth about ALL TYPES OF addiction (and living sober) to dispel the myths, expose the truths, and create a community experience of worthiness, understanding and compassion.If you are a mompreneur and are looking for a community of like-minded women who are breaking all cycles of dysfunction and thriving in business, family, body image and spiritual well-being, join the waitlist below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rXCADAwdxnvpLNYR143KgrGPD0DLT7ExZgLwCR9hiqk/edit

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  • Creator
    Dr. Samantha Harte
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Truth About Addiction
  • Show Website
    The Truth About Addiction

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