Positive Sobriety Podcast

  • Episode 173 • From Chaos to Clarity with Dr. Samantha Harte

Episode 173 • From Chaos to Clarity with Dr. Samantha Harte

Thursday 7th August 2025

Join Dr. Samantha Harte on the Positive Sobriety Podcast as she discusses her journey from chaos to clarity and addiction recovery with Nate Larkin.
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From Chaos to Clarity: Dr. Harte's Recovery Journey

Episode Overview

  • Dr. Samantha Harte shares her personal recovery journey.
  • Exploring the 12 steps through a trauma-informed lens.
  • The role of spirituality and intuition in recovery.
  • Understanding and breaking emotional and neurological circuits.
  • The importance of empathy and social connection.
Surrender is what opens the prison door. Now it's time to walk through that door and into a whole new way of life.
In this engaging episode of the Positive Sobriety Podcast, hosts Nate Larkin and David Hampton welcome Dr. Samantha Blake Harte. Dr. Harte, a physician, author, and trauma survivor, brings her unique perspective to the discussion of addiction and recovery. She shares insights from her groundbreaking book, 'Breaking The Circuit: How To Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience and Joy in the Face of Trauma.' With a deeply personal touch, Dr.
Harte opens up about her own journey through childhood trauma, betrayal, addiction, and loss, offering a raw and honest look at the emotional and neurological circuits that often keep individuals stuck in harmful patterns. Throughout the episode, Dr. Harte emphasizes the importance of spirituality, self-care, and social connection in the recovery process. She discusses how the 12-step framework can be adapted to address trauma, providing a more tailored approach to healing.
Her insights reveal the profound impact of connecting to one's intuition and higher power, describing it as a source of guidance and strength during challenging times. Nate and David also reflect on their own experiences, sharing the ups and downs of their recovery journeys. They highlight the importance of community and empathy, drawing from recent retreats and meaningful conversations with fellow recovery enthusiasts. Listeners are encouraged to delve into Dr.
Harte's work, particularly her audio book, which offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and overcoming the circuits of trauma. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of honest dialogue and the courage to face one's fears, ultimately paving the way for clarity and resilience.
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