Best Samantha Richardson Podcasts (2025)

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When Freedom of Speech Becomes Fear 24:00

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5d ago24:00

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Send Sam Fan Mail In this episode of Living Richardson, Sam unpacks what it feels like when the right to speak stops feeling safe. From the murders of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, to a local uproar over coach-led prayer, the headlines aren’t just news, they’re personal. As a mom of t…

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Scorched Earth Hysterics 23:08

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Send Sam Fan Mail They’ve called me hysterical. They’ve accused me of having a “scorched earth policy.” And most recently, they tried to brand me with “scorched earth hysterics.” But what the world labels as hysteria is often survival. In this episode, I reclaim the words that were meant to silence me. From the lawsuit that nearly broke me, to the …

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From Survival to Storytelling 25:49

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Send Sam Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, Samantha Richardson pulls back the curtain on her journey - from being the “too much” kid raised in chaos, to surviving childhood abuse and the loss of her first daughter, to building Living Richardson in the middle of trauma, to fighting a two-year lawsuit that left lasting scars. Sam shares how h…

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Britten Hamilton Returns 1:33:49

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Listen to Britten Hamilton's continuing living history after his mission. Find out what he wants to return to Chicago and do. Also check out his original episode (Season 1, episode 6).By Tudor Ward

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Sister Abby See 47:46

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Listen to Sister Abby See's incredible living history. Find out what she wants to do in life and how long she's had that dream.By Tudor Ward

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Sister Cassie Crandall 44:00

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Listen to Sister Cassie Crandall's exciting living history. Find out what her hidden talent is.By Tudor Ward

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Sister Kiri Webb 1:39:44

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Listen to Sister Kiri Webb's incredible living history. Find out what her biggest leap of faith was.By Tudor Ward

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Jae's Story 44:53

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In this powerful episode, Samantha sits down with Jae (a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, doula, and mom of four) to explore the layers of her motherhood journey. From delivering a son with congenital heart defects to advocating for military mothers and surviving her own health battles, Jae shares how she turned pain into purpose. Together, they unpa…

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When Healing Feels Like Losing: How I Found Myself In Motherhood 20:35

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Send Sam Fan Mail What if healing doesn’t feel like peace, but like grief? In this raw and unfiltered episode, Sam opens up about what it really looks like to heal while mothering. From losing old identities to outgrowing relationships that only valued her performance, she explores the quiet heartbreak of becoming someone new, and the surprising jo…

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Melissa's Story 1:11:21

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In this deeply moving episode of The Silent Mother, Sam sits down with Melissa, a mother whose journey through grief and healing began when her daughter, Audrey, was born at just 24 weeks and lived for two days. Melissa shares her NICU experience, the emotional aftermath of infant loss, and how she found meaning in the silence that followed. We exp…

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Turning Pain into Purpose 14:13

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Send Sam Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the journey that started sixteen years ago, when I lost my daughter, Kaydance, at just six weeks old. What followed was a lifetime’s worth of grief, growth, silence, survival… and eventually, healing. I talk about how that loss shaped me, how it nearly swallowed me, and how I found a wa…

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Jessica's Story 41:28

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Motherhood is heavy, especially when you’re carrying the weight of a child’s chronic illness. In this episode of The Silent Mother Podcast, Sam sits down with Jessica, a mother navigating the complex realities of raising a daughter with Type 1 diabetes, alopecia, Crohn’s disease, and growth hormone deficiency. Jessica opens up about the emotional a…

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Walking Away From My Mother 20:38

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Send Sam Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, I share the moment I realized I had to walk away from my mother, not out of anger, but out of survival. For years, I held on to hope that she would change, that she would finally choose me the way I had spent my life choosing her. But when my younger brother was caught in an FBI sting, when my moth…

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Breaking Free from Shame & Living Authentically with Mo Gandhi 46:33

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Send Sam Fan Mail Shame. It’s something so many of us carry—whether it comes from religion, societal expectations, or just the fear of not being "good enough." But what if we could let it go? In this episode, I sit down with Mohammed Gandhi, co-founder of Lil Helper, for a raw and honest conversation about breaking free from shame, raising good hum…

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Sister Bailey Scow 1:01:59

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Listen to Sister Bailey Scow's incredible living history. Find out what is most important to her.By Tudor Ward

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Confronting Education | Homa Tavangar & Will Richardson 1:34:31

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Watch now on YouTube. Entangled World explores the interrelated, existential social, economic, ecological, and technological risks we face, their underlying drivers, and how a more beautiful world might emerge. In this episode, I’m joined by Homa Tavangar and Will Richardson. Homa is a best-selling author of Growing Up Global: Raising Children to B…

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Melinda's Story 47:21

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In this deeply moving episode of The Silent Mother podcast, I sit down with Melinda, a mother who has spent the past decade navigating life after loss. Her daughter, Victoria, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and passed away at just 23 days old. On the 10-year anniversary of Victoria’s passing, Melinda shares how that heartbreaking los…

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Finding My Voice: How TikTok Changed My Life 10:30

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Send Sam Fan Mail In this episode of Living Richardson, Sam dives into her journey as a creator and how TikTok helped her find her voice and build an incredible community. Sam explores the duality of social media—acknowledging its flaws but celebrating its power to connect, uplift, and inspire. She also introduces The Silent Mother Project, her non…

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Elder McKoy Richardson 50:30

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Listen to Elder McKoy Richardson's incredible living history. Find out why he values respect.By Tudor Ward

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Sister Cassidee Beus 31:13

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Listen to Sister Cassidee Beus' incredible living history. Find out what sunsets mean to her.By Tudor Ward

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Encore Episode: The Human Predicament | Samantha Sweetwater 1:29:28

10M ago1:29:28

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Watch now on YouTube. Entangled World explores the interrelated, existential social, economic, ecological, and technological risks we face, their underlying drivers, and how a more beautiful world might emerge. In this episode, I am joined by Samantha Sweetwater, an author, thought leader, ceremonial guide, educator, and executive coach. For over 3…

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Sister Samantha Swainston 44:26

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Listen to Sister Samantha Swainston's incredible living history. Find out what brings her joy.By Tudor Ward

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Reimagining Progress | Alex Randall 1:46:27

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Watch now on YouTube. Entangled World explores the interrelated, existential social, economic, ecological, and technological risks we face, their underlying drivers, and how a more beautiful world might emerge. In this episode, I’m joined by Alex Randall from the Civilization Research Institute to discuss Development in Progress, a recent paper rel…

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Elder Carter Banks 58:10

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Listen to Elder Carter Banks' incredible living history. Find out whether he left a shout out for you.By Tudor Ward

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Elder Pierce Burtenshaw 57:06

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Listen to Elder Pierce Burtenshaw's incredible living history. Find out what experiences he's had that have shaped his life.By Tudor Ward

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Tiffany's Story 53:02

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In this heartfelt episode of The Silent Mother, Sam Richardson sits down with Tiffany, a mother who faced years of infertility and experienced the devastating loss of her baby in the second trimester. Tiffany opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of navigating fertility treatments, coping with miscarriage, and how she ultimately found healing …

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CPTSD, Loss, and Survival: Protecting My Family 14:22

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Send Sam Fan Mail In today’s episode of Living Richardson, I open up about the deeply personal and emotional toll the defamation lawsuit took on me, especially as someone living with Complex PTSD. I share how the loss of my daughter Kaydance shaped my fierce need to protect my living children, and how that trauma drove me into survival mode during …

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Breaking the Silence 40:13

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In this inaugural episode of The Silent Mother, host Sam Richardson opens up about her personal motherhood journey, sharing the profound highs and heart-wrenching lows, including the loss of her baby, Kaydance. Sam delves into the often silent and unexpected challenges that mothers face, from miscarriage to the emotional weight of balancing grief w…

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The Beauty of Multisolving | Elizabeth Sawin 1:28:29

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Watch on YouTube. Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Elizabeth Sawin, Director of the Multisolving Institute, which she founded in 2021 to develop tools and share research on "multisolving." This innovative approach addresses equity, climate change, health, well-being, and economic vitality as interconnected issues, helping to create sol…

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Call My Lawyer 21:51

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Send Sam Fan Mail In this episode of Living Richardson, I take you behind the scenes of my first-ever experience hiring a lawyer. After being dragged into a legal battle with my neighbor, I found myself in uncharted territory, navigating the legal system with not just one attorney but two. Join me as I share how Bill, my first lawyer, and Eric, who…

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Podcast Trailer 0:42

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Send Sam Fan Mail Welcome to Living Richardson, where life gets real and nothing is off-limits. I’m Sam Richardson—mom, wife, and your go-to for unfiltered conversations about motherhood, marriage, and navigating the unexpected. From battling a defamation lawsuit to finding balance with PMDD and CPTSD, I'm sharing the raw, messy, and meaningful par…

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The Silent Mother Teaser 0:47

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In a world that often silences the pain of losing a child, The Silent Mother is a voice for those who’ve experienced the unimaginable. I’m Sam Richardson, your host. As someone who has faced the heartbreak of miscarriage and infant loss, I created this space to break the silence and share stories of strength, healing, and hope. Whether you’ve been …

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Understanding Intersectionality & Identity: Interview with Leo Massey 37:22

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In this episode, Erika discusses all things identity related with special guest Leo Massey, an LGBTQ+ affirming and identifying male therapist who is comprehensively trained in DBT and works with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, BPD, and gender dysphoria, to name a few. Erika and Leo talk about how intersectional identities can clash…

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Understanding Intersectionality & Identity 14:20

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In this episode, Erika delves into the complex world of identity and those that intersect considering the potential impact on mental health. She talks about what intersectionality is, how certain identities can increase the likelihood of poorer mental wellbeing, and what it means to live in the gray area. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Us…

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Who Is Sam Richardson? 24:11

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Send Sam Fan Mail For Lennette. In this season opener of Living Richardson, Sam Richardson is back and ready to catch you up on everything that’s been happening in her world. From the conclusion of a two-year lawsuit to a wild FBI situation involving her brother, Sam opens up about the highs, lows, and crazy moments that have shaped her life. She a…

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From Modernity to Relationality | Vanessa Andreotti 1:07:34

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Watch now on YouTube. Entangled World explores the interrelated, existential social, economic, ecological, and technological risks we face, their underlying drivers, and how a more beautiful world might emerge. Entangled World is a labor of love, I am deeply grateful for the generosity of my listeners and fans. Please consider supporting the projec…

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The Basis of Addiction & Recovery: Interview with Dr. Brian Licuanan 31:19

1y ago31:19

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In this episode, Erika sits down with Dr. Brian Licuanan, an author, speaker, and board-certified psychologist practicing in Southern California who specializes in insomnia and family crisis interventions to discuss substance use, addiction, and the path to recovery. Dr. Licuanan's Website: https://drbrianlicuanan.com/ Buy His Book Here: https://ww…

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The Basis of Addiction & Recovery 15:07

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In this episode, Erika discusses definitions surrounding substance use, abuse, and addiction, as well as the effects that addiction has on an individual's life, relationships, and health. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use code 'THEMISUNDERSTOOD' for 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/themisunderstood.…

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The Systems View of Life | Fritjof Capra 1:02:08

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Watch now on YouTube. Today on the podcast, I had the distinct honor and pleasure of speaking with Fritjof Capra. Fritjof is the lead teacher of the Capra Course and Systems View LAB. Fritjof is a scientist, educator, and activist who has written and lectured extensively about the philosophical and social implications of modern science. He was a fo…

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Meet Our SupportGroups Partners: Heal from Trauma with Samantha Richardson 27:51

1y ago27:51

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In this episode, Erika interviews Samantha Richardson, one of the partners in her company SupportGroups, about why they are working together, what services she is offering on the site, and a bit about her life experiences that led her here. Samantha is running her own private group forum on SupportGroups where she will hold live group sessions and …

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Elder Bryce Pearson 32:49

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Listen to Elder Bryce Pearson's incredible living history. Find out the importance of family and friends to him.By Tudor Ward

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Elder Andrew Bjarnason 34:29

1y ago34:29

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Listen to Elder Andrew Bjarnason's incredible living history. Find out about being a Superhero means to him.By Tudor Ward

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Elder Hayden Nichols 27:57

1y ago27:57

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Listen to Elder Hayden Nichol's incredible living history. Find out how being from a blended family has helped him. Note: at the time of this interview (2 July 2024), Elder Nichols was a member of the Tudor Ward. He has since been transferred to a new area...we enjoyed him being in our ward and he is a part of OUR living history.…

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Elder Joseph Beesley 34:48

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Listen to Elder Joseph Beesley's incredible living history. Find out what the invitation to be further up and further in means to him.By Tudor Ward

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Elder Caleb Allen 29:15

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Listen to Elder Caleb Allen's incredible living history. Find out what Alma 34:8-10 means to him.By Tudor Ward

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Navigating Mental Health While in a Relationship: Interview with Dawn Dominguez 21:12

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In this episode, Erika talks about the obstacles that people with mental health challenges face while in romantic relationships with Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor Dr. Dawn Dominguez. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use code 'THEMISUNDERSTOOD' for 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/themisunderstood.…

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Navigating Mental Health While in a Relationship 22:00

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In this episode, Erika discusses the ways that mental health issues can impact romantic relationships, while also covering how destructive myths can discourage individuals from authentically communicating their struggles with their partner. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use code 'THEMISUNDERSTOOD' for 10% off your first month of therapy …

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Feeling the Metacrisis | Schuyler Brown 1:37:13

1y ago1:37:13

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Watch it now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKcb4D7qEfU My guest today is Schuyler Brown. Schuyler is a strategist, futurist, facilitator, and coach. She founded The Art of Emergence and her gifts include executive coaching, corporate shamanism, navigating spiritual awakening and crises, and hosting online and in-person retreats center…

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Humanity's Blind Spots | Olivia Lazard 2:00:33

1+ y ago2:00:33

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Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IsZaVuRktXY My guest today is Olivia Lazard. Olivia is a research fellow at Carnegie Europe where her research involves investigating how to support a move towards regenerative foreign and security policy within the European Union. She also leads projects at the University of Exeter on the ecolog…

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Beyond the Superorganism | Nate Hagens 1:25:21

1+ y ago1:25:21

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My guest today is Dr. Nate Hagens. Nate is the Executive Director of The Institute for the Study of Energy & Our Future (ISEOF), an organization focused on educating and preparing society for the coming cultural transition. Nate is also a fellow podcaster as the host of The Great Simplification, in which he has conversations with experts in energy,…