Ashley Loeb Blassingame
Ashley Loeb Blassingame
220. From Addiction to Advocacy: Samantha Lander's Raw Tale of Prison, Recovery, and Triumph Against Emotional Trauma
220. From Addiction to Advocacy: Samantha Lander's Raw Tale of Prison, Recovery, and Triumph Against Emotional Trauma
220. From Addiction to Advocacy: Samantha Lander's Raw Tale of Prison, Recovery, and Triumph Against Emotional Trauma
Wednesday 15th May 2024
Discover Samantha Lander's inspiring story from addiction and prison to advocacy and healing through functional nutrition.
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Get the buttons here!Samantha Lander's Journey: From Prison to Purpose
Episode Overview
- Samantha's early substance use stemmed from emotional neglect.
- Her addiction led to incarceration in federal prison.
- Transitioned into a functional diagnostic nutritionist role.
- Focuses on gut health and helping women recover from addiction.
- Advocates for understanding trauma and personal growth.
Just putting down the drugs and alcohol is amazing, but it isn't the same as changing the thinking so that you can truly naturally have this different life experience.
In this captivating episode of The Courage to Change, host Ashley Loeb Blassingame sits down with Samantha Lander to explore her incredible journey from addiction to advocacy. Samantha's story is one of resilience, overcoming immense challenges to rebuild her life and help others heal. Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Samantha's childhood appeared idyllic, yet it was marked by emotional neglect that led her to substance abuse as early as seventh grade.
Despite excelling academically and athletically, joining a Division I rowing team, her college years on the West Coast introduced her to a dangerous lifestyle. The allure of club DJing and experimenting with drugs eventually led Samantha to incarceration in federal prison. This period was transformative, as it set her on a path to sobriety and self-discovery. After prison, Samantha became a functional diagnostic nutritionist specializing in gut health, drawing from her personal experiences to aid others in their recovery journey.
She emphasizes the importance of understanding emotional trauma and its impact on physical health, helping women navigate addiction recovery with personalized nutrition plans. Samantha's journey is marked by the need for deep emotional work, particularly as she faced challenges in her toxic marriage and motherhood. Her advocacy extends beyond personal healing; she supports reintegration programs for incarcerated women and encourages a holistic approach to recovery.
Listeners can explore Samantha's insights and connect with her via her Instagram handle at CFitLiving or through Facebook. Her story underscores the human spirit's capacity for growth, transformation, and the power of community support in recovery.