Posts by Dr. Samantha
Cook This: Gluten-free Ling Cod Fish Tacos
I originally found this recipe calling for halibut on Epicurious. I’ve made it probably a dozen times but I wanted a slightly less expensive fish for a weekday meal so I asked Lyf at Flying Fish Co what he thought would work well and he chose the Pacific Ling Cod. It was fresh, never frozen, about half the price of halibut, and Lyf was sure. Who am I to doubt the fishmonger?
Read MoreWhy Mood is Affected by Less Sunlight & What to do About it
Even though spring is on the way, we are still dealing with our shorter, darker winter days. More darkness. Less sunlight. Although I don’t mind winter, the turning inward, the quiet, the darkness, around this time every year my body and mood start responding to the long winter. Even if my introvert self likes the…
Read MoreAdrenal Fatigue: Is it a thing?
About adrenal fatigue: We have known for many years that the chronic production of adrenaline can lead to long-term problems including premature aging, attention issues, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. The chronic production of cortisol can cause immune dysregulation, weight gain—particularly around your belly, digestive symptoms, depression, headaches, and reproductive issues. Over time there is a…
Read MoreOvercoming Overwhelm: Book Birthday
🎂 I DID IT! I’m so excited to start the new year with the official launch of my new book Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress from the Inside Out! My sincere thanks to everyone who pre-ordered and everyone who is going to order now that it’s officially ready to ship! (hint, hint). 😊 Want to read before…
Read MoreOvercoming Overwhelm: How to Identify your Core/True North Values: an Exercise
This exercise is a great start for understanding what is most important to you. Think values and ideals you would want to line up with your choices on a daily basis. If you’re trying to have less stress, if you want to be less overwhelmed, lining your choices up with your values is a big…
Read MoreWhere can I buy good quality supplements? | Ask Dr. Samantha Video
After working in the supplement industry I can tell you one thing for sure. Finding good quality products is more difficult than you would ever imagine. More here! Find more about this topic using the search sidebar or topic menu!
Read MoreWhy Strength Training is Better than Cardio
You’ve heard it time and time again: “Exercise is good for you!” “You have to exercise to stay healthy.” And although any exercise is better than no exercise, it is becoming more and more clear every day that strength training is more beneficial with a greater range of benefits than cardio. What is strength training?…
Read MoreOvercoming Overwhelm: Take Back Control of How You Feel at the Holidays
Around the holidays, we so often feel responsibility to do things and go place and be around people we would rather not. The answer isn’t hiding in your house (which, to be honest, is my default) but is carefully vetting what you say yes to, and making sure that you get firm and clear in…
Read MoreOvercoming Overwhelm: A Life of Alignment
Following is an excerpt from my forthcoming book Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress from the Inside Out. It’s available for pre-order at your favorite bookseller—you can find direct links here on my website! If you don’t have the health you want, the energy you want, the peace of mind you want, the life you want, getting crystal clear…
Read MoreOvercoming Overwhelm Pre-order Time!
As you may know, my new book, Overcoming Overwhelm will officially be released by Sounds True publishing on January 1, 2019. Part of me is excited to write this and the other part feels extraordinarily vulnerable as I officially introduce the book to the world. It’s been such a long haul with so many ups…
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