In this soul-stirring episode of the Positive Sobriety Podcast, co-hosts welcome Dr. Samantha Blake Harte—physician, author, podcast host, and trauma survivor—whose multidisciplinary background and unflinching honesty bring a refreshing depth to the conversation about addiction and recovery.
Dr. Harte shares the inspiration behind her groundbreaking book, Breaking The Circuit: How To Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience and Joy in the Face of Trauma. Drawing from her personal journey through childhood trauma, betrayal, addiction, and loss, she speaks candidly about the emotional and neurological circuits that keep us stuck—and how we can break free.
With the grace of a healer and the grit of a survivor, Dr. Harte opens up about:
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Navigating life with a mother struggling with mental illness
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The hidden patterns of addiction and how they resurface in recovery
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Her path to becoming a sober mom of two and a voice for truth in healing
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Why speaking the unspoken truths of addiction is essential for true transformation
The conversation also highlights Dr. Harte’s podcast, The Truth About Addiction, where she tackles myths, shame, and the emotional residue of trauma in a no-holds-barred format.
🔑 Key Takeaways-
Addiction isn’t just about substances—it’s a wiring issue.
Dr. Harte explains how our nervous system can get stuck in loops of survival and how we can begin the hard but hopeful work of rewiring.
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Telling the truth is healing.
By speaking her truth, Dr. Harte invites others to step out of secrecy and into a space of shared worthiness.
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Sobriety is a whole-body, whole-life transformation.
Through her work in physical therapy, coaching, and trauma-informed practices, she emphasizes the importance of healing both physically and emotionally.
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Book: Breaking The Circuit
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Podcast: The Truth About Addiction
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Website & Retreats: samanthaharte.com
“Addiction isn’t just about using. It’s about what we’re trying not to feel. And healing means getting honest with ourselves and each other.” — Dr. Samantha Harte
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