Write of Passage Podcast

Sammi Caramela
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Write of Passage Podcast is a self-empowerment podcast hosted by published author and full-time writer Sammi Caramela. Through solo episodes and interviews with unique guests, from poets and yoga instructors to mental health professionals and world travelers, Sammi honors our humanness and presents various life philosophies. Explore all of life's rites of passage — and learn ways to navigate the inevitable ebbs and flows.

Episodes

  1. 12/19/2024

    A Conversation Between Childhood Friends: 23 Years of Love, Support, and Growth

    This week, Sammi got to speak with her childhood best friend, Sam Balbierz, about their 23+ year friendship. Reflecting on both their personal and joint growth, the two discuss their shared journeys from childhood to adulthood. This episode dives into hot topics like navigating differences in long-term friendships, surviving wedding culture as "the single friend," facing your own shadow, and dating in your upper 20s.

    1h 6m

  2. 07/10/2024

    Fostering Self-Worth: Advice From a Stranger at My Local Cafe

    Today, Sammi talks about an interaction she had with a woman at her local cafe. The wisdom she took away from the conversation sparked self-reflection and led to beautiful insights that could benefit anyone listening. If you're someone with a habit of putting everyone else's needs above your own, this episode is perfect for you.

    28 min

  3. 07/03/2024

    Overcoming Spiritual Doubts and an Existential Crisis

    Whether you're atheistic, agnostic, religious, or spiritual, you likely have faced spiritual starvation and existential thoughts at some point. This episode explores common spiritual doubts amid individual and collective suffering. Dive into the essence of spirituality on both a personal and communal level, and learn how you can tune into the interconnectedness of humanity.

    27 min

  4. 06/12/2024

    The TRUTH About OCD with Yoga Instructor Julia Teters

    Yoga instructor Julia Teters joins Sammi to discuss the ins and outs of obsessive-compulsive disorder, a highly misunderstood and stigmatized anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behavior. Both girls share their personal struggles with OCD, examples of intrusive thoughts/compulsions, as well as the treatments that have worked for them.

    1h 10m

  5. 06/05/2024

    Navigating Life as an Artist with Writer Julia Burke

    Welcome Julia Burke, published author/poet and full-time writer, to Rite of Passage Podcast! In this week's episode, Julia opens up about becoming a writer, navigating life from an artist's POV, and connecting with your emotions/intuition. Be sure to purchase Julia's poetry collection, Moonstruck: Told by the Seasons. You can also find some of her work on Instagram at @j_burke_poetry.

    41 min

  6. 05/29/2024

    Trauma and Interconnectedness with Amanda Coyne

    In this week's episode, Sammi talks to her friend Amanda, a court-appointed special advocate, a sexual assault advocate, and the host of the podcast Healing on Mars. Amanda will also be pursuing a master's degree in clinical mental health and rehabilitation counseling this autumn. During this conversation, Amanda talks about her own mental health experiences, which led her to seek a fulfilling career that would allow her to help other individuals. She discusses topics like childhood trauma, emotional regulation, and our interconnectedness as complex humans. Also, be sure to check out Healing on Mars for more content by Amanda.

    46 min

  7. 05/08/2024

    Consider This Your Rite of Passage

    Welcome to Write of Passage With Sammi Caramela — a rebrand of Sammi Says. Learn all about what you can expect from this podcast going forward.

    11 min

  8. 09/15/2023

    You Can Save Yourself

    Especially with a history of trauma, it's easy to want someone else to save you from the torment you face. But there is so much power in saving yourself.

    28 min

  9. 06/27/2023

    Insecurity

    This week, Sammi talks about the insecurities — where they stem from, how to overcome them, and the power of owning exactly who you are. She also talks about how society pits us against each other; we are on the same team, not in competition!

    32 min

  10. 06/13/2023

    All Things Love

    In this week's episode, Sammi talks about the true meaning of love, including lessons and stories from listeners. How do you define love, and what would you risk for it?

    35 min

  11. 06/06/2023

    Stop Playing Small

    Listen when you need a dose of inspiration and a flicker of hope. 💛

    27 min

  12. 05/30/2023

    Let's Catch Up

    Sammi is back from a hiatus to talk about her recent career and life changes, answer questions from listeners, and offer advice on topics from self-healing to vulnerability in relationships.

    29 min
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About

Write of Passage Podcast is a self-empowerment podcast hosted by published author and full-time writer Sammi Caramela. Through solo episodes and interviews with unique guests, from poets and yoga instructors to mental health professionals and world travelers, Sammi honors our humanness and presents various life philosophies. Explore all of life's rites of passage — and learn ways to navigate the inevitable ebbs and flows.

Information

  • Creator
    Sammi Caramela
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sammi Caramela
  • Show Website
    Write of Passage Podcast