UNPACKED

UNPACKED

Welcome to 'UNPACKED' hosted by, Licensed Counselor Associate, Samantha DeSalvo. Your free weekly therapy session. We chat all things mental health and wellness to break strongholds and barriers that are preventing you from reaching your full potential! Making faith more simplified and creating a space to talk about Jesus in an easy-to-digest way. Grab your fav drink and let's hangout together <3

Episodes

December 8, 2025 51 mins

Acceptance is not always the easy choice...but it it is the necessary one.If you are in a season that feels heavy, confusing, or just plain exhausting, this conversation will make you feel seen.

In this episode, I sit down with fellow therapist Jon Tryhubczak, LMHCA, to talk about what it actually looks like to face your challenges head on. We explore the moments that push you to your limits, the patterns that hold you back, and th...

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"Sometimes I wondered if I was meant to be single.” In this episode, I am sitting down with Allie Cummins, a Mental Health Coach with an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling and the founder of Stay Salted, to talk about something so many of us navigate quietly: singleness, timing, and what it feels like to sit in a waiting season.

Allie gets really honest about the moments she wondered if marriage was even part of her story, how sh...

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I’m sitting down with Ian Brownhill, owner of Life’s Bettah, host of the SO New England Podcast, and founder of Bettah Socials to talk about men’s mental health and what it really looks like to break the stigma.

It's Men’s Mental Health Month, so we wanted to have a real, honest conversation about the pressure men feel to appear strong, the fear of judgment, and how much ego impacts the way men show up emotionally. Ian opens up abou...

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If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why isn’t this working even though I care about them?” This episode is going to hit home. I’m sitting down with licensed therapist Jen Weaver to talk about one of the hardest truths in modern dating: that attraction and connection don’t always equal compatibility.

We get into why so many of us try to make relationships work that were never meant to be, how to tell when you’re forcing something...

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I got to sit down with Jennifer Prendergast, LMHC, owner of Placid Soul Counseling, to talk about the messy middle of finding yourself in your 20s and what it really looks like to grow through it.

Jennifer shares her journey from navigating imposter syndrome and early career doubt to building a private practice that actually aligns with her life. We unpack how childhood experiences shape our core beliefs, why attachment styles play ...

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April 20, 2025 25 mins

Ever feel like you’re falling behind in life? Like everyone else is running ahead while you’re stuck in the slow lane?
This episode is your permission slip to breathe. God is not in a rush with your story — and that’s actually really good news. 🕊

We’re unpacking why your waiting season isn’t wasted, how alignment is more powerful than acceleration, and why God might be writing a bestseller with your life.

Good stories take time. ...

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The Biggest Thing Keeping You from Your Goals. Ever feel like you’re so close to reaching your goals, but something keeps holding you back? Spoiler alert: It’s not a lack of motivation, a fancy planner, or the latest wellness trend—it’s consistency. Small, intentional actions can lead to massive results.

I’ll be sharing 3 practical tips to help you build consistency in your daily habits so you can stop starting over and finally see ...

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Is “Wellness” just diet culture in disguise? If you’ve ever felt guilt around your weight, food, or exercise, this episode is for you. Diet culture can trap us in cycles of shame and restriction, keeping us from truly living our best lives—and for many, it’s the root of disordered eating. Tune in for practical steps to recognize and break free from the diet culture that surrounds you.

DID WE JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS?! 🎀 ✨

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5 Habits to cultivate if your goal is to become a Godly woman this year. We dive into what is a proverbs 31 woman, the key habits, as well as how we can apply those into our lives to develop this Godly character.

DID WE JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS?! 🎀 ✨

TikTok:⁠ ⁠@wellnesswithsam_ ⁠⁠

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February 16, 2025 25 mins

Losing your spark feels like a big gray cloud is following you around. Nothing excites you anymore. You’re just going through the motions. You feel disconnected from yourself, like something’s missing.

But listen—your spark isn’t gone. It’s just buried. And you can get it back. This time you are going to shine even BRIGHTER.

And in this episode, we’re unpacking practical ways to find that missing piece and reignite your joy. 🔥💫

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"You don’t rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear

Today’s episode pulls pointers from the #1 New York Times bestselling book Atomic Habits by James Clear—breaking down how habits are formed, why they stick (or don’t), and how you can create lasting change in your own life.

Healing, growth, and change all begin with small, daily actions. Whether it’s strengthening your faith, impr...

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January 26, 2025 24 mins

Being in your twenties are messy, hard, and full of so many lessons. We are chatting heartbreak, comparison, optimizing your health, and so much more. This is the big sis episode that you need to hear this week 🫶

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January 19, 2025 12 mins

Your beginners guide to CRUSH your weight loss goals and keep the weight off! Let’s chat about habits to start right now if you want to step into the healthier & more vibrant version of you. No more excuses, we have goals to get after!!!


Habits & Healing Ep 11

About the Series: Habits & Healing is a mini series on the Get Out of Your Own Way show. When life shatters us, it creates the perfect opportunity to peer ...

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How to be alone and feel OKAY. If being alone feels scary to you, THIS IS FOR YOU. Spending time by yourself doesn’t have to feel lonely—it can actually be empowering. Learning to enjoy your own company unlocks a whole new level of personal growth 🔓 Let’s turn what feels scary into an opportunity to connect with yourself on a deeper level 💛


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New year, new you?! Will this finally be the year that you GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY?! Today we are not messing around, we are cutting right to the good stuff with the TOP 3 things you need to STOP doing if you want this to be YOUR YEARRRR! You deserve the best that God has to offer and you are so WORTHY of it!

LETS BE FRIENDS ON SOCIAL! 🎀🪄

TIKTOK: @wellnesswithsam_

IG: @wellnesswithsam_

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Are you ready for a breakthrough in 2025?! ✨ It's time to embrace new beginnings and let go of your old self. One of the biggest challenges we face is staying stuck in our past, holding onto the things that no longer serve us, and missing the beautiful opportunities waiting ahead.

You have the power to decide your future, step into your purpose, and release the weight of 2024. 💭📖🎇🕊️

Tune in to this episode of our new series Hab...

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hey heyyyy it’s my birthdayyyyy 🥳 🎂 grateful to take another lap around the sun, so in honor of that I thought it would be fitting to share my TOP 25 HABITS by 25 that make me an overall better human 🥹 thanks for being on this crazy ride that we call life my friends! Here’s to 26 🫶🏼

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How to deal with disappointment, frustration and unmet expectations when life feels like it keeps throwing you curveballs. Growing and learning skills in the ability to heal from setbacks is one of the most courageous and brave things you can do.

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Whether you are new to your faith or maybe you have been walking with the Lord for a while but your flame is dull, focusing on your habits can lead to a deeper relationship with God. Remember, when you are feeling far away from God– He isn’t the one who has moved. Share this episode with someone who is on your heart today 🫶🏼 ILY ALL

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! …right? Mental health, Body Image/Diet Culture, and experiencing hard seasons during the holidays is what we are talking about in this episode of Habits & Healing. I hope this blesses and encourages you to take on the month ahead 🎄🧣☃️

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