In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes speaks with Dr. Samantha Harte, a distinguished physical therapist, author, and advocate for holistic wellness. Dr. Harte shares her journey through addiction, perfectionism, and trauma, highlighting how these personal struggles influenced her professional path.
She discusses the importance of addressing root issues such as childhood trauma and the need for control, and offers insight into her framework based on the 12 Steps to help others find healing and resilience. The conversation delves into the parallels between addiction and over-exercise or obsessive dieting, urging listeners to confront underlying emotional pain and make transformative changes in their lives.
Episode Highlights:
- 01:48 Meet Dr. Samantha Harte
- 03:27 Dr. Harte's Journey and Struggles
- 04:40 Perfectionism and Addiction
- 08:36 The Path to Physical Therapy
- 16:11 The High-Functioning Addict
- 25:27 Parallels with Athletes
- 29:25 Addressing RED-S in Female Athletes
- 34:16 The Haunting of Unresolved Relationships
- 34:56 Postpartum Struggles and Body Image
- 35:29 The Descent into Obsessive Control
- 38:26 A Miraculous Turning Point
- 40:19 Facing Grief and Finding Forgiveness
- 45:08 The Path to Recovery and Self-Compassion
- 53:36 Embracing Intuition and Personal Growth
- 57:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Dr. Samantha Harte is a physical therapist, best-selling author, performing artist, podcast host, and sober mom of two. She has been featured on CBS and abc7 and in People magazine, US Weekly, In Touch, Time magazine and The New York Post for her expertise on the intersection of mind-body health and wellness.
Her self help memoir, Breaking The Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience and Joy in the Face of Trauma, is a modern, trauma-informed take on the 12 steps of recovery so that anyone, addict or not, can turn their pain into power.
Find all about Dr. Samantha Harte at https://access.drsamanthaharte.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamanthaharte/?hl=en
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