better an Oops! is all about the messy journey of becoming in the “real world” (where the stakes aren’t as high as we think they are). Join Sam Sette for honest conversations on all things wellness, relationships, careers, college, health and more. It’s Sam’s hope for you to lean in, get uncomfortable and feel more connected with yourself after every episode.
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In this episode, I share why I’m quitting alcohol. Although I never had a drinking problem, my relationship with alcohol has always been problematic. From health concerns to societal pressure and more, we’ll walk through factors that influence why we drink and dive into questions to help you better understand YOUR relationship with alcohol. Living …
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Living on your own is hard. It’s lonely. It can also be liberating. In this episode, I share what it’s been like living alone—from the discomfort of finding your independence and making friends in a new city to financial woes and more. Consider this episode a look into the reality of living alone (mostly the messy side) and why I think it’s an expe…
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Why do we overeat? And where do feelings of guilt around food come from? In this episode, we unpack the raw and messy reality of what it's like to struggle with binge eating and real talk on how to break the cycle. Our relationship with food tells us something about our physical and mental state—and when it comes to disordered eating patterns, it’s…
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So you’re dissatisfied with your life and feel like you should be happy? Here’s some tough love. This episode addresses how in trying to get ahead and become the highest version of ourselves, we can easily get lost and forget where we are. After having a mini-breakdown, I wanted to open a dialogue on the uglier side of personal growth as a reminder…
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When it comes to love, is the timing EVER right? I recently learned that the short answer is yes and no. There’s a difference between being open to a relationship and actually seeking one. This episode is about the latter. We walk through 7 signs you’re not ready for a relationship. This is dating advice that I used myself to reflect and can hopefu…
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This one is for the girlies who are WAY too hard on themselves. Self compassion is a practice that we can continuously improve on to tame our inner critic—which during periods of change and uncertainty can be all-encompassing. In this episode, we chat all about what it actually means to practice self compassion and walk through 6 tips that can assi…
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What does it mean to have a money mindset? In this episode, I share how moving forced me to confront an unhealthy relationship with money, plus everything I’ve learned thus far in the process. We chat about the similarities between financial anxiety and eating disorders, how limiting beliefs impact our ability to obtain wealth and actionable tips o…
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WE MADE IT!!! In this episode, I recount the highs and lows and lessons learned while moving into my first apartment (let’s just say it’s been a week). It’s my hope that candidly sharing these move-in struggles will provide some useful tips and essential items to purchase, plus a generous dose of self-deprecating humor. SHOP MOVE-IN ESSENTIALS (Ama…
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This episode is all about moving out and how to prepare for life in a new city all on your own. We chat about how our environment shapes us and the importance of choosing a place that aligns with your life stage, interests, non-negotiables and more. I then share all of my tips for setting yourself for a move—not an apartment guide (although stay tu…
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RECLAIM YOUR POWER: how to find your fire, quit living in the past and rewrite your narrative
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In this episode, we chat all about how to reclaim your personal power—that self-assured, inner confidence that liberates your thinking and has the capacity to instigate real change. I open up about my own struggles in this department and how the narrative I’ve been pushing forward isn’t in alignment with who I want to be. We chat about what contrib…
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This episode is all about principles: those fundamental truths that we can use to build the foundation of our lives. We’ll walk through how to use your values to inform these guiding statements in an active journaling session. Then, I share my short list of principles to live by as inspiration to create your own. Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.c…
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If you’re looking to have a healing girl summer, this one’s for you. In this episode, I share everything I did wrong in my own journey to bring light to the real reasons why your “healing era” isn’t actually “working.” The healing mentality—or rather, aesthetic—often gives the wrong idea of what glowing up is really about. What is even meant by hea…
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This episode is dedicated to anyone going through difficult emotions. There is no need to label this as a period of lowness or hopelessness or even identify with it. We simply are. And we deserve space to feel these things as much as we need it to come out on the other side. Here are some affirming ideas that can help keep you afloat and remind you…
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Finding direction when you feel directionless | Career pivots, relationship struggles, choosing a new city and more
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This week we’re joined with one of my closest friends, Reese Fortier, who feels equally lost as I do despite being in a different season of life. We raise three big questions that tend to make us feel lost in life: What do I do? Who am I with? And where do I live? From there we chat about creative and professional uncertainties, outgrowing friendsh…
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What do you do when the person you’re striving to become isn’t aligned with who you are? This episode is about personal discovery and coming home to ourselves. It’s raw and vulnerable. I share stories from the past where I received praise for who I wasn’t and felt embarrassed for who I really was. We chat about the importance of getting to know our…
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The first year post-grad is kind of like your freshman year of life: It’s messy, but it’s just the beginning. In this episode, we walk through 10 things I wish someone told me sooner about life after graduating college. From defining success on your own terms to establishing a fitness routine that restores your energy levels, there’s a whole lot to…
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Think balanced girl summer, but on your own terms. In this episode, I share how I plan to manifest a summer of stability, ease and growth. We start with big picture intentions and priorities to set the vibe and guide the goals, activities and habits that define make up our everyday. Consider this episode as an inspirational guide—not an instruction…
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There’s never been a better time to be single. In this episode, we chat about the upside of being single. Whether you’re fresh out of a breakup or have been riding solo for a while, it’s tempting to spiral into loneliness and despair (been there). But living your best single life requires a mindset shift away from presumed scarcity and towards abun…
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We hear it from elders all the time: “I wish I traveled more.” “Travel while you’re young,” we’re told. But why now? In this episode, we walk through five reasons why you should travel in your 20s. Exploring the world adds value to our lives not just in the moment, but also in the long run. And after traveling more in the past year than I ever thou…
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Are you on the verge of a shift? Time to lean into the discomfort because a new era of you just might be on the horizon. In this episode, we explore the sticky in-between phase of outgrowing a past version of ourselves. As a new era of our lives unravels, it’s normal to experience growing pains—feeling directionless, frustrated and jealous to name …
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In this episode, we chat about how to be your most authentic self and how to live a life that serves you. Living authentically relies on knowing who you are, owning who you are and living according to your values. It can be pretty distressing when these things are out of sorts (been there and still there) which is why we walk through how to define …
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This episode is all about friendship and how to figure out who your people are. In a culture heavily focused on romantic relationships, it’s easy to overlook this area of our lives. But friendship is important. It also takes intentional work, which is why we start our conversation by unpacking why that is. We then walk through how to define your ci…
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Do you feel like you’re behind in life or not doing enough? In this episode, we get straight to the point and address concerns that many of us have in our 20s related to careers, relationships and more. We talk about how difficult it is to avoid comparison, the equally unsettling and liberating experience of not having a life plan and what it means…
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In this episode, we celebrate my 23rd birthday with 23 lessons I learned in the past year. Now, a lot can happen in a year. We are constantly evolving based on the lessons we extract from both our greatest milestones and the Oops! moments that fall in between. The lessons in this episode cover a range of topics—from career pivots and financial woes…
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my yoga teacher training experience: expectations + lessons learned
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Yoga is way more than a physical practice. In this episode, I share what it was like to complete my 200-hour yoga teacher training with Y7 Studio—from the expectations I had going in and logistics of the course, to what it was actually like. We walk through the reasons why I signed up in the first place, how my experience as a spin instructor infor…
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Your “flop era” is officially over. It’s time to return to you. Getting unstuck is really about taking agency of your life. In this episode, we get unstuck together by first understanding why we feel stuck and how to let go by leaning in (because the only way out of a funk is through). I share the four tools I’m using along my own journey to cultiv…
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Moving back home after college goes against the narrative we’re fed about life in our 20s, but it’s more common than you think. It might also be the gift you didn’t know you needed—I know it was for me. In this episode, we talk all about what it’s like to live with your parents in your 20s. From saving money and adult child syndrome, we get deep on…
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We give our bodies way too much power over our personal worth. In this episode, we chat about the tendencies, fears and beliefs we have around body image—and how to change them. This conversation is intentionally juicy and raw—from toxic behaviors around food and exercise to a word from the president of the itty bitty committee (yours truly), we cr…
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The hard truth: you can’t expect to find a partner until you learn how to cultivate love in other areas of your life—including yourself. In this episode, we get intimate and talk about how to manifest love in your 20s. Because underneath the hard truth is a comforting reality: you are absolutely capable of attracting the love you’ve been longing fo…
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Is sad girl winter hitting anyone else extra hard this year? In this episode, we talk about loneliness and how feeling lonely can shift everything out of balance—especially our sense of self-worth. But there’s a difference between feeling lonely and being alone. Only by learning how to enjoy the latter can we receive the love and connection we’re l…
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If you’re going to be sad, you might as well be sad in Paris…or something like that. Breakups are hard. Transitions are hard. Instead of giving ourselves time to process it all, we flee. But sometimes walking away is just what we need to realize that what we’re looking for has been there the whole time. In this episode, I share the uncomfortable st…
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The Post Grad Trip: Travel Tips, Going Solo + How to Plan a Memorable Itinerary
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It all started at 4 in the morning with a one-way ticket to Milan… Consider this a first-timer's guide to planning the trip of your dreams. In this episode, I finally share how I pulled off a month-long trip in Europe as a broke college student. We walk through the planning process, including budget hacks and travel tips to craft the perfect itiner…
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Spoiler: it’s not by doing the most. There’s a lot of pressure to make the most of this “defining decade.” It can quickly make us wonder and stress over the question: Am I missing out on my formative years? Let out a sigh of relief because in this episode, we have a conversation about how to actually make the most of your 20s by staying in your lan…
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If your health and fitness journey revolves around dieting, maybe it’s time to revisit the drawing board. In this episode, we talk diet culture and how our societal attitudes around food may be depriving us of freedom. I open up about how these misguided beliefs fueled my eating disorder, as well as how my relationship with food continues to evolve…
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Cue 2023: fresh start and new goals. But in trying to get ahead, we can easily forget where we are. In this episode, we take a step back and talk about the ‘in-between’ seasons that often get overlooked. I share difficult realizations from my New Year’s reflection process and how they inspired a need for change. Plus, I reveal how to lay a foundati…
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Reflecting on 2022: New Year’s Rituals, Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead
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A lot can change in a year… 2022 was a year of letting go. In this episode, I recount the experiences that made this year transformative, as well as the messiest “Oops” moments that inspired the very meaning behind this podcast. Then, we walk through the three New Year’s rituals I practice to manifest a fulfilling year—an alternative to resolutions…
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Navigating the holiday season is HARD. In between all of the chaos, it can be difficult to put yourself first. In this episode, we walk through a list of tips to help you prioritize self-care during the holidays—from nourishing your body and addressing food guilt, to knowing when to lean into the discomfort of broken routines versus when to say no.…
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Hello and welcome! In this first episode, I share snippets of my story to help us get to know each other and establish a casual, open dialogue for episodes to come. We walk through my experiences as a content creator on Instagram, teaching spin in college, going against my life plan, and more. For what purpose? To connect and have fun along this cr…
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