Stress Mess: A Stress Less Podcast
Welcome to Stress Mess: A Stress Less Podcast.
Hosted by me, Samantha Elizabeth—coach, consultant, and a medically diagnosed stressed-out human.
Let’s be real: life is a chaotic dumpster fire sometimes, and stress? It’s the gasoline. Whether it’s work, relationships, your never-ending to-do list, or just existing in a world where emails never stop—this podcast is your judgment-free zone to unpack it all.
Each episode, we’ll dive into the real shit that makes us unravel—and more importantly, how to stitch ourselves back together. Some days it'll be me ranting with love and truth bombs. Other days I’ll bring in guests to spill their stress stories and survival tactics.
Swearing sometimes happens (and that’s okay).
This isn’t your typical "breathe in, breathe out" wellness podcast. It’s honest, occasionally inappropriate, and always aimed at helping you go from a full-blown stress mess… to just slightly less of a mess.
Let’s stress less, together.
Episodes
26 episodes
Episode 27: Panic Attack or Heart Attack?! with Dr. Joseph Luftman
What if the thing you think is just stress… isn’t?In this episode of Stress Mess: A Stress Less Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Joseph Luftman, a board-certified physician with over 25 years of experience, who experienced a near-fa...
Episode 26: From Loss to Impact! with Jamilah Robinson
In this episode of Stress Mess: A Stress Less Podcast, Samantha sits down with Jamilah Robinson, founder of a marketing consultancy and co-founder of Missing Pieces Support Group, a nonprofit created to support women and families exper...
Episode 25: The Untethering! with Amanda Warlick
What happens when a relationship ends and you’re left trying to figure out who you are again?In this episode, Samantha sits down with Amanda Warlick, a certified divorce coach, to talk about the reality of life after a relationship ends....
Episode 24: Another F*ing Growth Opportunity! with A.J. Riedel
In this episode of Stress Mess, Samantha sits down with AJ for a powerful and refreshingly honest conversation about growth, mindset, and the stories we tell ourselves.This episode is especially meaningful because it marks AJ’s ...
Episode 23: Experience More! with Eric Tung
In this episode of Stress Mess, Samantha sits down with Eric for a conversation about how our relationship with money, experiences, and productivity has changed across generations.What starts as a discussion about spending habits quickly...
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Episode 22: Healing Starts Within! with Ariana Lum
In this episode of Stress Mess, Samantha sits down with Ariana Lum, a graphic designer and children’s book author who created her first illustrated book as a way to help children navigate anxiety, grief, and emotional overwhelm....
Episode 21: Believe Bigger! with Lawrence Harris
What happens when you stop shrinking your goals and start trusting what’s actually possible?In this episode of Stress Mess, Samantha sits down with Lawrence, a youth empowerment speaker who began his speaking journey at fifteen ...
Episode 20: The Word of the Year!
Every January, we’re told to set goals, make resolutions, and completely reinvent ourselves.But what if there’s a quieter, more sustainable way to move through the year?In the first Stress Mess: A Stress Less Podcast epis...
Episode 19: Are YOU a Narcissist?! with Erika Weed
Narcissism in leadership isn’t always what you think. In this episode, Erika Weed, certified executive coach and organizational consultant, joins me to unpack narcissism as a spectrum—not a stereotype. We explore the differenc...
Episode 18: Checklists and Brain Fog! with Rebecca Burley
In this episode, I chat with my friend and fellow business owner, Rebecca Burley, founder of Purple Page Marketing, about the art of doing less, and doing it better.They unpack how focusing on your core strengths, setting c...
Episode 17: Assume Good Intentions! with Krista Hayes
In this episode of Stress Mess: A Stress Less Podcast, I sit down with Krista Hayes, founder of Zone Walk Solutions, to explore how a simple but powerful mindset—assuming good intentions—can transform workplace communicat...
Episode 16: Pebbles of Positivity! with Traci Shannon
My guest this week is my friend and bright shining star, Traci Shannon — aka Star Traci.In this conversation, we dive into the heart of Suicide Prevention Month and explore what it really means to show up for each other. From her ...
Episode 15: Life, Like The Sims! with Wesam Samour
What if “success” is less about you and more about the community you help thrive? In this episode, Wesam Samour shares a purpose-first mindset: your life’s job is to serve — and small, consistent contributions count. We explore emotional intell...
Episode 14: Community Over Competition! with Kami Huyse
What does it take to build a thriving community that lasts for more than a decade? In this episode, I sit down with my friend and mentor, Kami Huyse, co-founder of Social Media Breakfast Houston and CEO of Zoetica Medi...
Episode 12: Half Awkward BS, Half Genius! with Libby Magliolo
Networking fails, true crime obsessions, and the universal fear of presenting in front of people — this episode has it all.My guest, Libby Magliolo, is a presentation coach, slide wizard, and self-proclaimed introvert who knows wh...
Episode 11: Food, Family, and a Side of Stories! with Nancy May
Episode 11 of Stress Mess is here! In this conversation with Nancy May, we dive into family, food, and the quirky traditions that tie generations together. From Chinese takeout on Christmas to the meals that carry our stories forward, it’s not ...
Episode 10: Hangry, But Make It Healthy! with Mila Clarke
Today’s episode is one you’re going to love. I’m joined by my friend, Mila Clarke — founder of Hangry Woman and a voice reshaping how we think about health and nutrition.We dive into her journey through a diabetes misdiag...
Episode 9: Habit Magic! with Julie Britt
In Episode 9: Habit Magic!, I’m joined by my friend and Feng Shui Wizardess, Julie Britt, for a conversation that blends productivity tips with life’s little joys. We talk about energizing morning routines, the power of time blocking, ...
Episode 8: Let's Talk About Change! with Pamela Fleming
Change is hard. And fast. And usually happening at the worst time.In this episode of Stress Mess, I talk to my friend Pam — a dynamic, tell-it-like-it-is change leader — about how she got started in the world of change, why tran...
Episode 7: Down the Rabbit Hole – WEEE! with Sean Moser
In this episode of Stress Mess, I chat with my friend Sean — a safety consultant who’s also a fellow professional tangent-taker. We start with entrepreneurship and OSHA compliance… and then spiral into ADHD rabbit holes, clean...
Episode 6: Let's Google It! with Anh Nguyen
In this episode of Stress Mess, I'm joined by my friend and fellow deep thinker, Anh Nguyen. What started as a conversation about pandemic reflections and DEI quickly turned into a series of “Wait… is that true?” moments—followed by so...
Episode 5: Solo Mio! with Me-o
Welcome (back) to Season 2 of Stress Mess: A Stress Less Podcast! I'm Samantha Elizabeth—the original Stress Mess—and we’re kicking off this new season with a solo episode that gets real, fast.✨ What’s new this season? ...
Episode 4: Feldenkrais Practice with Gika Rector
In Episode 4, I talk to Gika Rector, a Feldenkrais practitioner, coach, and felt-maker. Gika provides timeless words of wisdom in moving your body for stress management.Learn more about Gika: https://www...
Episode 3: My Voiceover Guy, David Gilbert!
In this episode of the Stress Mess podcast, I talk to David Gilbert, my voiceover guy! David talks about his stress and stress management in his line of work and wait until you hear his funny story - it's hilarious!
Episode 2: Speaking Clearly with Donna Durbin
In episode 2, I talk to Donna Durbin. Donna is a Clear English Coach, she teaches others to speak clearer so people can understand them, which is her own business. As I know, having your own business can be stressful. You often don’t have a lot...
