Discovering Your Authentic Self: A Path to Wholeness with Samantha Stern

We sit down with Samantha Stern—facilitator, coach, and founder of Journeys to Remember—to explore the transformative power of collective healing, vulnerability, and personal growth. Samantha shares how her journey from service-based roles in the U.S. to impactful DEI work in South Africa has shaped her perspective on self-reliance, trauma, and the importance of "flocking" or collective support. Together, we unpack how shared experiences and openness can bring us closer to our truest selves, helping us live with intention, authenticity, and courage.

Join us as Samantha reveals how we can navigate complex social and personal challenges by holding space for both joy and pain, creating meaningful connections that remind us of our shared human experiences.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Start

• 03:53 Background and Roots in Service

• 10:45 The Turning Point: Discovering Her "Why"

• 18:30 Learning the Importance of Self-Healing First

• 26:50 Moving to South Africa & Embracing New Perspectives

• 34:40 Flocking: The Power of Collective Healing

• 43:15 Midlife Transitions & Empty Nest Reflections

• 51:20 Navigating Dating and Relationships Later in Life

• 1:02:30 Holding Joy and Pain in Life’s Complex Moments

• 1:10:10 Final Thoughts

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