Devotional with Samantha Gilhooly

Samantha Gilhooly

On Devotional, we talk about all things relationship, energetic architecture, repatterning the body's memory, sensuality, intimacy, self-concept/identity and leadership! This is the show you go to when you need a safe yet HONEST place to hear what you need to hear to push the needle forward in your life. You can find activations on here too that will awaken your own inner energy and receive exactly what you need from them!! My website: https://stan.store/SamanthaTheSensualCode My IG: https://www.instagram.com/iam.samanthagilhooly?igsh=MWczYTVqcm9rZjFjNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

  1. Jun 10

    59. Dating in a Different Country/ Dating a Different Culture Without Loosing Yourself

    What does it really mean to date outside your comfort zone — not just emotionally, but culturally? In this episode, I get candid about my own experience as an immigrant navigating love, intimacy, and connection in a country that plays by completely different rules. This really opened my eyes to how dating and building a long-term relationship can be challenging when values, traditions and so much more are at play! Here is what I dive deep into in this episode: Why knowing your non-negotiables before you date in a new culture is everythingThe uncomfortable truth about cultural norms — and when you don't have to follow themHow machismo culture and emotional suppression show up in relationships (and what to do about it)The art of having hard conversations across cultural lines without blame or disrespectWhen to have patience with a partner — and when it's time to stop waitingA raw, real conversation about love, identity, and staying true to yourself no matter where in the world you land. -- Freebies: Confidence in the Bedroom Series: https://stan.store/SamanthaGilhooly/p/free-confidence-in-the-bedroom-series Healing After Heartbreak: https://stan.store/SamanthaGilhooly/p/rebirth-after-heartbreak-masterclass Unshakeable Inner Confidence for Building Secure Relationships: https://stan.store/SamanthaGilhooly/p/get-started-with-this-amazing-course-wystp Book a Free Consult Call: https://stan.store/SamanthaGilhooly/p/book-a-free-connection-call-with-me-- IG: https://www.instagram.com/iam.samanthagilhooly/

    31 min
  2. Apr 13

    53. Why Dismissive Avoidants Pull Away (And What To Do About It)

    In this episode, Sam dives deep into the dismissive-avoidant attachment style — one of the most requested topics from listeners. Whether you identify as avoidant or you're dating one, this episode breaks down the "why" behind the patterns so you can approach them with compassion and clarity. What's covered: Core traits of avoidant attachment — independence, discomfort with intimacy, emotional minimization, and the unconscious belief of "I don't need anyone"Where it comes from — how childhood experiences (emotional unavailability, neglect, abuse) shape the nervous system and create survival patterns that follow us into adult relationshipsHow it shows up in relationships — emotional distance, pulling away as intimacy deepens, difficulty expressing needs, preferring space over connection during conflictsLabels vs. identity — a reminder that attachment styles are guides, not life sentencesPractical tips for avoidants:Expose yourself to vulnerability in small, manageable incrementsName your shutdown in the moment and communicate it to your partnerUse somatic awareness — notice what shutdown feels like in your body and gently reverse itTalk to your "withdrawal" as a separate part of yourself to uncover what it needsBuild consistency in small daily actions toward yourself and your partnerThe path to secure attachment — Sam shares client success stories and her own experiences, reminding listeners that healing is absolutely possibleKey takeaway: Avoidant patterns aren't character flaws — they're survival mechanisms. But as an adult, you get to choose a new path. With the right tools, nervous system work, and self-compassion, moving toward secure attachment is very real. --- Get my Free Unshakeable Inner Confidence for Healthy Relationships Course: https://stan.store/SamanthaGilhooly/p/get-started-with-this-amazing-course-wystp Get my Free Heal After Heartbreak Workshop: https://stan.store/SamanthaGilhooly/p/rebirth-after-heartbreak-masterclass

    49 min

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On Devotional, we talk about all things relationship, energetic architecture, repatterning the body's memory, sensuality, intimacy, self-concept/identity and leadership! This is the show you go to when you need a safe yet HONEST place to hear what you need to hear to push the needle forward in your life. You can find activations on here too that will awaken your own inner energy and receive exactly what you need from them!! My website: https://stan.store/SamanthaTheSensualCode My IG: https://www.instagram.com/iam.samanthagilhooly?igsh=MWczYTVqcm9rZjFjNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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