Episode #202: Back into Balance, Naturally with Samantha Williams

"Our bodies have a huge capacity for self-healing—especially when we stop fighting our own hardware."

In this episode, I sit down with Registered Nutritionist and former science teacher Samantha Williams. Samantha’s journey is a powerful testament to the intersection of ancestral wisdom and modern science. After 20 years of battling an eating disorder and hormonal imbalances, she found her "reset" not in a pharmacy, but through the ancient lens of Ayurveda and plant-based nutrition.

We dive deep into how she brought her body back online in just two weeks and how she now helps others awaken their own healing potential.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Competitive Swimmer Connection: How our shared history in the pool shaped our early views on performance and body image.
• The "Secret Campaign" of 90s Diet Culture: Unpacking the toxic programming our generation inherited and how to finally hit "uninstall."
• Ayurveda & The 3 Doshas: A beginner’s guide to understanding your unique constitution and why "one-size-fits-all" nutrition is a myth.
• Food as Medicine: Transitioning from ultra-processed noise to high-vibrational, whole plant-based foods.
• Metabolic Awakening: How Samantha used detox, fasting, and mindset shifts to heal her hormones and metabolism after decades of struggle.
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About Our Guest: Samantha Williams

Samantha is a Registered Nutritionist (MSc) and the founder of Natural Nutrition. After a 15-year career in science education, she pivoted to follow her passion for holistic healing. Having worked at world-renowned detox centers in Thailand, she now leads "The Health Awakening," a program designed to empower people to reverse metabolic syndrome and sustain health for life using science, reiki, and meditation.

Connect with Samantha:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/naturalnutr
• Program: The Health Awakening
• Specialty: Metabolic health, plant-based nutrition, and Ayurvedic rebalancing.

Sonya’s Energy Note:

This episode is a masterclass in Root

and Sacral healing. If you’ve felt disconnected from your body’s natural rhythms or feel like your metabolism has "stalled," Samantha’s insights on the Doshas will help you find your way back to center.

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— Find out if your Root or Sacral energy needs this episode most!

~ Sonya xo

Sonya Janisse

NLP_Life Coach, HWL, PTS

Empowerment Catalyst ~ Where ambition meets transformation, and your best life begins

www.sonyajanisse.com

Chakra Tags: #RootChakra #SacralChakra #MetabolicHealth #Ayurveda #asksonya #sonyajanisse #afreshapproach

Keywords: ND Wellness, Gen X Women, 90s Diet Culture, Plant-Based Healing, Dosha

Show Notes for Episode 201: Health Comes First

In this week's heartfelt conversation, we're joined by special guest Wendy Alexander shares her incredible journey through the road of resilience heading towards new beginnings and fulfilling second-act careers.

Wendy provides leadership, like a guide, providing you step by step directions.

As you take a step, the next one unfolds.

Today's Topics include:

• The power of nutrition and Emotional Intelligence
• The impact of Bad Sleep

We dive into the amazing story of what happens when midlife women turn menopause, burnout and career crossroads into bold new beginnings and fulfilling second-act careers.

I say Yes, YES, and YES!!!! to this.

We discuss how Wendy rebuilt her life as a broke single mother, she rose through corporate leadership before launching her own coaching business.

Join us for some laughter and fun as we unpack this amazing episode together!

Find the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p3ycAxNnOUY

Let's learn a little about Wendy

Wendy Alexander is a Midlife Reinvention Coach and founder of Happy Career Hub. Born and raised in South Africa during the vilest years of apartheid, Wendy knows resilience firsthand. After surviving an armed robbery in her first Australian job and rebuilding her life as a broke single mother, she rose through corporate leadership before launching her own coaching business. Today, she helps midlife women turn menopause, burnout and career crossroads into bold new beginnings and fulfilling second-act careers.

https://happycareerhub.com/career/internal-uprising-book/internal-uprising/

If you’d like a soft copy of Internal Uprising before the show, let me know and I’ll get it to you.

The background to this offer is:

Our mission at Happy Career Hub is to help 1 billion women survive menopause when they feel like eating the house, selling the kids and punching out the partner and then forge their own Career 2.0—the fulfilling life they truly desire rather than the life they’ve been conditioned to settle for.

PS - Wendy is based in Melbourne, Australia and you can find her on LinkedIn here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyaalexander/

Thank you, Wendy, for being on our show.

And for sharing such an impactful story.

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Ready to ditch the frustration and step into a life of unstoppable clarity and confidence? If you're serious about breaking free from emotional eating, boosting your energy, and conquering financial stress, then it's time to stop making excuses and start making progress.

Your journey from feeling overwhelmed to absolutely unstoppable starts now.

Take the first powerful step—book your discovery call today. Your brighter future awaits!

Resources

• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sonyajanisse (Social links, personalized assessments, and upcoming events)
• Website: www.sonyajanisse.com

Show Notes for Episode 200: Readiness "Heart to Heart" with Remona Allyouneed.

Watch it here

I have known Remona since 2023 when we met a a job fair. She knew that I didn't belong there, but we locked eyes across the room, and we were destined to meet. Two years later, we have been working together on Sonya Janisse, a Wellness Company, and Remona has learned so much about herself while going on this journey towards happiness.

There is magic is learning something new about ourselves, and it has taken many years for Remona to learn how to shed her negative thoughts, energy, and habits from her life. She is a work in progress. If she could give any advice to the audience today, it would be to keep working on yourself. There is no limit to what we can achieve, but if we don't try, we'll never know.

Remona has worked through my Design Your Life, Your Way Guidebook, and I am very curious to learn what she gained from those 30 days of soul-searching questions I asked her. She admits that it was a lot of work, and some days might have gotten skipped, but now that she has completed it, how has it changed her life, and what words of wisdom would she offer to someone considering making a change in their life today.

Today, for my milestone Episode #200!!!, I would like to welcome my guest, Remona Johnson, who has lived quite the journey as an immigrant from England, via India, growing up in rural Saskatchewan, and learning that small town life isn't so bad, but the city can have its perks, too. She went from high school in Saskatoon to the University of Waterloo, where she developed into a young adult as an electrical engineer. Today, she has moved away from her technical career as she helps me with the administrative side of things, while she looks for work in the healthcare field as a customer service or patient representative. She has a husband of 11 years and a 10-year-old son, and the past two years have put her on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and reinvention.

I have loved getting to know Remona throughout this journey as I have learned so much about her and her family, and what she values most. I look forward to seeing where she is at these days, as we haven't been able to connect much since her busy summer, and we have a special treat for you today because, for my 200th episode, Remona has agreed to go on a live coaching call with me. So let's lean in, cozy up, and get ready to listen to some real-life coaching!

Throughout this episode, we unpack: readiness, staying in the past vs forward, the feelings of vulnerability, and what it feels like to "shake off your Spiderweb"

At the end of the day, Remona has a goal of feeling like she is on a mountain, "meditating and levitating."

Thank you, Remona, for being on our show.

And for sharing such an impactful story.xx

..Ready to ditch the frustration and step into a life of unstoppable clarity and confidence? If you're serious about breaking free from emotional eating, boosting your energy, and conquering financial stress, then it's time to stop making excuses and start making progress. Your journey from feeling overwhelmed to absolutely unstoppable starts now. Take the first powerful step—book your discovery call today. Your brighter future awaits!

Resources

Your Story Matters: a woman's self-love, self-awareness workbook https://a.co/d/ja675wr

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sonyajanisse (Social links, personalized assessments, and upcoming events)

Website: www.sonyajanisse.com~ Sonya xo

Sonya Janisse

NLP_Life Coach, HWL, PTS

Empowerment Catalyst ~ Where ambition meets transformation, and your best life begins

#GenXWomen #ADHDinWomen #CoreBeliefs #AnxietySupport #MentalWellness #asksonya #SelfDoubt #afreshapproach #PodcastEpisode #sonyajanisse #RemonaJohnson #Yourstorymatters #Shakingoffyourspiderweb

Episode Title: Stop Dimming Your Light, How to Brighten Your Light – The ND Edition (Gen X Women)

Host: Sonya Janisse

Date: Oct 9, 2025

Runtime: Approx. 25:00

Note: There is about a one to two minute period of silence where my headphones needed to be recharged... just keeping it human

Watch the vidoe clip here https://youtu.be/3diruf9vXkY

☕ Episode Summary: Your Light Is Not Broken

Are you a neurodivergent Gen X woman who feels utterly exhausted from constantly "performing normal"? Do you spend more energy masking than actually achieving? This episode is for the high-achieving woman who has spent decades using a dimmer switch on her own brilliance just to fit in.

Join host, Sonya Janisse, for a candid, coffee-side chat where we dive into why masking is dimming your potential and, more importantly, we give you three neuro-friendly, practical actions to start turning that light back up—without burning out. Your success doesn't lie in how well you mimic others; it lies in how fully you embrace yourself.

💡 Key Takeaways: The Brightness Blueprint

We covered three common traps that lead to dimming and three essential actions to take.

The Three Traps of Dimming (The Shadow Work):

The Burden of the Mask: The pure exhaustion of constantly performing "normal" for the neurotypical world, draining energy that could be used for brilliance.

Fear of Rejection: The generational trauma of being excluded or criticized for being "too much," which keeps us small.

Internalized Ableism: The inner critic that tells you your unique wiring is a flaw that needs to be "fixed" before you deserve to shine.

The Three Actions to Brighten Your Light (The Switch Flip):

Identify Your 10% Unmasking Space: Choose one low-stakes environment (a friend, your home office) where you commit to dropping your mask by just 10% to conserve energy.

Systemize the Stuff That Dims You: Externalize the administrative burden (keys, emails, bills) using tools, routines, and tech, freeing your brilliant brain for deep work. Your brain is not a good filing cabinet!

Declare Your Needs, Not Your Diagnosis: Advocate for your optimal working conditions by stating the need (e.g., "I need written communication for key items") instead of justifying it with a diagnosis.

📢 Call to Action: Unmask 10% This Week!

I want to see you shine! This week, choose one element of yourself you usually hide, and commit to unmasking it by 10% in your chosen safe space.

Take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram stories.

Tell me: Where are you unmasking 10% this week?

Use the hashtag #NDBrightLife and tag me @sonyajanisse

I'll be sharing my favourite examples and cheering you on!

Connect with Sonya Janisse

Instagram: @Sonyajanisse

Website: www.sonyajanisse.com

Email:sonyajanisse@gmail.com

If this episode resonated with you, please hit subscribe and leave a five-star rating and review. It truly helps us reach more amazing neurodivergent women who need to hear this message!

#asksonya #afreshapproach #thrbrightlife #stopdimming #neurospicy

Welcome back, you beautiful, brilliant messes!

Watch the video version here

https://youtu.be/vPOa0JZPR9U

This week on the show, we’re ditching the doomsday bunkers and embracing the real-life readiness that matters. As neurodivergent, hormonal Gen X women, our lives are a glorious, chaotic testament to the phrase, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” So, why even try to plan, right?

We're diving into the art of low-effort preparedness, where a forgotten snack in your car is a mobile survival kit and a stash of emergency chocolate is a vital piece of crisis management. We’ll talk about how readiness isn't about having a color-coded binder; it's about building a little bit of wiggle room into our beautifully chaotic lives.

Join us as we redefine what it means to be ready and share our ridiculously small victories.

Don’t forget to do your one small, ridiculous act of preparedness this week, snap a picture, and tag us!

Soul Coaching, by Sonya

www.sonyajanisse.com

#SlightlyUnhingedAndFullyUnprepared #asksonya #afreshapproach #sonyajanisse #NeurodivergentAndReadyish #GenXPreparedness #EmergencyChocolate #IfYouWannaMakeGodLaugh #ChaoticGood #SurvivalSock #ADHDLife #StThomasOntario #UnpreparedButReady