Beyond You with Samantha S LPC

Moving Beyond You LLC

Beyond YOU is your go to podcast for anyone who’s ready to heal, grow and start living life on their own terms. If you’re coming out of a toxic relationship, feeling stuck, or just trying to figure out who you are beyond the pain. I’m Samantha A, a trauma therapist and authentic relationship expert, and I’ve made it my mission to help people like you to break free from toxic relationships , rediscover who you truly are and build healthy, authentic relationships. Expect honest conversations, simple steps you can actually use and everything you need to start thriving, not just surviving.

  1. Jul 29

    EP 85: Why You Keep Choosing The Same Person in Different Bodies

    Why do you keep falling for the same type of person, even when they look completely different? In this episode of The Beyond You Podcast, we're breaking down why your nervous system keeps pulling you toward familiar relationship patterns and why what feels like "chemistry" is often unresolved attachment wounds. You'll learn:• Why you keep choosing emotionally unavailable partners• The difference between chemistry and familiarity• How childhood attachment shapes adult relationships• Why healthy love can feel "boring"• Practical steps to break unhealthy relationship cycles and build secure love If you've ever wondered why every relationship seems to end the same way, this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface and how to change it. 💬 Comment below:Have you ever mistaken anxiety for chemistry? 🎧Tune in now! New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting"  New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love” 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal] Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out!  Connect with me: Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠ Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠ #Relationships #AttachmentStyles #Healing #EmotionalHealing #TraumaHealing #NervousSystem #SelfWorth #DatingAdvice #MentalHealth #BeyondYouPodcast

  2. Jul 22

    Soft Life Minisode | 10-Minute Nervous System Reset For Black Women

    Take 10 minutes to reconnect with yourself. In this bonus Beyond You Podcast minisode, Samantha Saunders, LPC, guides Black and Brown women through a gentle nervous system reset designed for moments of overwhelm, stress, and emotional exhaustion. Using mindful breathing, grounding techniques, and calming affirmations, this guided practice helps you slow down, regulate your nervous system, and return to the present moment. Whether you're ending a long workday, recovering from a difficult conversation, or simply need a moment to breathe, this episode is here for you. ✨ If this episode helped you, share it with another Black or Brown woman who deserves a moment of rest. 🎧Tune in now! New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting"  New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love” 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal] Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out!  Connect with me: Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠ Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠ #BeyondYouPodcast #SoftLife #NervousSystemReset #BlackWomenHealing #BrownWomenHealing #SelfCare #MentalHealth #GuidedMeditation #GroundingExercise #Mindfulness #EmotionalWellness #HealingJourney #StressRelief #RestIsResistance #Therapy

  3. Jul 8

    EP 83: Hot and Cold Love: Breaking Your Addiction to Emotionally Unavailable Partners

    Have you ever confused chemistry with chaos? Do you find yourself constantly chasing someone who gives you just enough attention to keep you hooked, only to pull away again? In this episode of the Beyond You Podcast, Samantha dives deep into the psychology behind hot and cold relationships, emotional unavailability, trauma bonds, anxious attachment, and why inconsistent love can feel so addictive. You'll learn: ✨ Why emotionally unavailable people feel so magnetic ✨ The neuroscience behind the hot-and-cold cycle ✨ How childhood experiences shape relationship patterns ✨ The difference between chemistry and emotional safety ✨ Why healthy love can initially feel "boring" ✨ Practical steps to break the cycle of emotional inconsistency ✨ How to build the capacity to receive secure, consistent love If you've ever wondered why you keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners or why letting go feels impossible, this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface, and how to start healing. --TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Hot And Cold Hook 02:44 Signs Of Unavailability 05:44 Addicted Nervous System 07:29 Childhood And Codependency 10:20 Turn The Lens Inward 13:10 Practical Pattern Breaks 15:47 New Standards And Rituals 18:48 Closing Affirmation --#RelationshipAdvice #DatingAdvice #ToxicRelationships #HealthyRelationships #EmotionalHealing #AnxiousAttachment #AttachmentTheory #SelfLove #SelfWorth #MentalHealth #RelationshipAdvice #DatingAdvice #SelfLove #SelfWorth #MentalHealth #Healing #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement 🎧Tune in now! New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting"  New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love” 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal] Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out!  Connect with me: Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠ Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

  4. Jul 1

    EP 82: How To Stop Self-Sabotage And Get What You Deserve

    Do you find yourself pushing away love, support, or peace, even when it’s what you truly want? In this video, I discuss the real reason behind self-sabotage and how unhealed trauma, relationship patterns, and inner child wounds can sneak into your daily life, keeping you stuck in a cycle of self-protection. ✨ Start your healing journey today! Download the 'I MISS ME' journal and rediscover the woman you've been missing: https://stan.store/movingbeyondyou/p/i-miss-me-a-journal-for-the-version-of-you-youve But it doesn’t have to be this way. I walk you through why you might push healthy love away, how your past might be controlling your present, and how to break the cycle of self-sabotage for good.You’re not broken. You just haven’t been shown how to receive love and peace without fear. Let’s change that.In this video, I share:Why do you push love and peace How unhealed trauma and your inner child might be in Real signs of self-sabotage and how to stop How to create emotional safety within yourselfIf this resonates with you, drop a comment below, and let’s talk about how we can break free from self-sabotage and start living the life we deserve. 🎧Tune in now! New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting"  New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love” 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal] Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out!  Connect with me: Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠ Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠

  5. Jun 17

    EP 80: If I Wanted to Leave a Toxic Relationship, I'd Do This First

    The hardest part of a toxic relationship isn’t the arguments, it’s the painful gap between knowing you need to leave and actually walking out the door. In this episode of the Beyond You Podcast, licensed therapist Samantha Saunders breaks down the hidden reasons why smart, self-aware women stay. If you are a high-functioning woman or a professional woman of color who is tired of "performing fine" while quietly disappearing inside a relationship that is costing you your peace, this episode is for you. No checklists, no lectures, just a raw, therapeutic blueprint on what to do first when you know it's over, how your nervous system traps you in the familiar, and how to finally come home to yourself. TIMESTAMP: 00:00 The Gap Between Knowing 01:54 Why This Episode Matters 03:30 Maya Story And The Truth 06:32 Step One Radical Honesty 11:17 Step Two Safe Container 16:47 Step Three Plan Your Exit 22:04 Step Four Stop Waiting 28:51 Closing Come Home To You 🎧Tune in now! New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting"  New ebook with journal bundle: “Reclaiming You: The 3-Step Blueprint Every Woman Needs After a Toxic Love” 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal] Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out!  Connect with me: Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠ Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠ #ToxicRelationships #RelationshipAdvice #TraumaBond #PeoplePleasing #BreakupHealing #WomenOfColor #BeyondYouPodcast

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Beyond YOU is your go to podcast for anyone who’s ready to heal, grow and start living life on their own terms. If you’re coming out of a toxic relationship, feeling stuck, or just trying to figure out who you are beyond the pain. I’m Samantha A, a trauma therapist and authentic relationship expert, and I’ve made it my mission to help people like you to break free from toxic relationships , rediscover who you truly are and build healthy, authentic relationships. Expect honest conversations, simple steps you can actually use and everything you need to start thriving, not just surviving.