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Meds & Magic with Sam

Meds & Magic with Sam

Written by: Samantha Wakefield
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Meds & Magic Podcast is your bi-weekly dose of real talk at the intersection of traditional healing, mind-body medicine, Biomedicine, and cultural wisdom. Each episode explores how ancient practices and modern medicine can work together to support whole-person healing—mind, body, and spirit. Tune in for conversations that honor both the science and the soul of wellness.

2025 Samantha Wakefield
Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Embrace Imperfection: Natalie's Journey
    Jan 4 2026

    The conversation delves into Natalie Forte's journey from the entertainment industry to the health and wellness space. It explores her career shifts, personal challenges, and the pursuit of her passion for health coaching. The discussion also highlights the importance of family priorities and the supportive network in her life. The conversation covers a range of topics including navigating life's seasons, completing the IIN program, challenges of motherhood, reflecting on hardships and resilience, balancing work and parenting, supporting moms and setting boundaries, leveraging life lessons as a health coach, simplifying wellness for busy moms, identity and purpose in motherhood, the importance of community and social engagement, navigating empathy and setting boundaries, self-care and a balanced approach to health, embracing self-love and compassion, and upcoming projects and podcast plans.

    Takeaways

    • Pivoting Careers
    • Health and Wellness Journey Seasons call for different things
    • Validation and support are crucial for navigating challenges

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Career Shift
    • 06:02 Pursuing Passion and Career Challenges
    • 11:54 Dream Job and Lifestyle Shift
    • 18:04 Balancing Health and Career
    • 23:58 Relocation and Family Priorities
    • 29:26 Reflecting on Hardships and Resilience
    • 35:24 Identity and Purpose in Motherhood
    • 42:50 Navigating Empathy and Setting Boundaries
    • 48:20 Self-Care and Balanced Approach to Health
    • 53:40 Embracing Self-Love and Compassion
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    53 mins
  • Eczema & Allergy Breakthroughs: N'Seeka's Holistic Healing Journey
    Dec 21 2025

    The conversation delves into the journey of a mother navigating her son's chronic skin condition, exploring the intersection of traditional and alternative medicine, maternal instincts, and the impact of dietary changes on the family dynamic. It highlights the challenges and triumphs of holistic healing and the importance of authenticity and connection in the healing process. The conversation delves into the journey of holistic healing and the importance of community support. It explores the emotional, financial, and physical aspects of healing, as well as the role of spiritual guidance and gut health. The conversation also highlights the impact of energy healing, empowerment, and advocacy in the healing journey.

    Takeaways

    • Maternal instincts
    • Alternative medicine
    • Chronic skin conditions
    • Holistic healing Community Support
    • Holistic Healing

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Authenticity and Connection
    • 07:48 Birth Story and Early Signs
    • 15:58 Traditional Treatments and Vaccinations
    • 23:51 Dietary Changes and Alternative Medicine
    • 31:58 Family Dynamics and Dietary Restrictions
    • 37:55 Emotional and Mental Healing
    • 47:24 Gut Health and Healing Journey
    • 57:31 Empowerment and Advocacy
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    58 mins
  • Healing After Trauma: Kellie's Journey
    Dec 7 2025

    From tragedy to triumph, discover how Kellie Ladipo turned a life-altering accident into a journey of healing and empowerment.

    In this episode of Meds and Magic, host Samantha Wakefield sits down with Kellie Ladipo to explore her incredible story of resilience and transformation. After a devastating accident, Kellie faced the challenge of rebuilding her life from the ground up. Join us as we delve into her journey of healing, the power of community, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're seeking inspiration or insight into overcoming life's hurdles, this conversation is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

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    54 mins
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