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UNPACKED

UNPACKED

Written by: Wellness with Sam
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Welcome to 'UNPACKED' hosted by, Licensed Counselor Associate, Samantha DeSalvo. Your free weekly therapy session.

We chat all things mental health and wellness to break strongholds and barriers that are preventing you from reaching your full potential!

Making faith more simplified and creating a space to talk about Jesus in an easy-to-digest way.

Grab your fav drink and let's hangout together <3

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Episodes
  • Acceptance Is Hard. Avoiding It Is Harder.
    Dec 8 2025

    Acceptance is not always the easy choice...but it it is the necessary one.If you are in a season that feels heavy, confusing, or just plain exhausting, this conversation will make you feel seen.

    In this episode, I sit down with fellow therapist Jon Tryhubczak, LMHCA, to talk about what it actually looks like to face your challenges head on. We explore the moments that push you to your limits, the patterns that hold you back, and the kind of honesty it takes to admit that you cannot keep doing life the same way and expect a different outcome.

    We talk about the courage it takes to ask for help, the reality of falling down and getting back up, and why acceptance is often the first step toward real change.


    👥 Connect with Jon

    Jon Tryhubczak, LMHCA
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jonathan-tryhubczak-cranston-ri/1438711

    https://zencare.co/provider/therapist/jonathan-tryhubczak?state=rhode-island


    🔥 Spark Notes Version

    • Life gets easier when you stop white knuckling your way through it.

    • Acceptance is not giving up, it is the beginning of growth.

    • You cannot face every challenge alone.

    • Asking for help is one of the strongest things you can do.


    If you are ready to begin your own healing journey or explore therapy with me, visit:

    👉 wellnesshubtherapy.com

    Connect with me on Instagram:
    📸 @thewellnesshub.ri💬 @wellnesshubtherapy


    ⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health services.
    For crisis support, please call or text 988.


    #acceptance #challenges #mentalhealth #growth #selfawareness


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    52 mins
  • When You Feel Like the Last Single Friend
    Nov 24 2025

    "Sometimes I wondered if I was meant to be single.” In this episode, I am sitting down with Allie Cummins, a Mental Health Coach with an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling and the founder of Stay Salted, to talk about something so many of us navigate quietly: singleness, timing, and what it feels like to sit in a waiting season.

    Allie gets really honest about the moments she wondered if marriage was even part of her story, how she coped through loneliness and uncertainty, and the self reflection that shifted the way she sees relationships, faith, and her own path. We also talk about the pressure women feel to be at a certain point in life by a certain age, and what it looks like to release that expectation.

    If you are in a season where life does not look the way you thought it would, or you are questioning what your story is supposed to look like, this conversation will feel grounding, validating, and like a breath of fresh air.

    👥 Connect with the Guest

    Allie Cummins, Mental Health Coach

    M.S. Clinical Mental Health CounselingWebsite: https://www.staysalted.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allie_staysalted/

    🔥 Spark Notes

    • Singleness is a season of purpose, not punishment.

    • Self-reflection brings clarity when life feels uncertain.
    • Coping mechanisms support emotional + spiritual growth.
    • Understanding yourself leads to acceptance and peace.

    🌿 Work with Samantha

    If you’re ready to begin your own healing journey visit:⁠👉 wellnesshubtherapy.com

    Follow along for therapy insight, empowering conversations, and community connection:

    ⁠🌊 @thewellnesshub.ri

    ⁠⁠🛋️ @wellnesshubtherapy⁠


    ⚠️ Disclaimer

    This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health services.If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.


    #singleness #selfreflection #personalgrowth #relationships #faithjourney

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    59 mins
  • Why Men Struggle to Open Up: Masculinity & Mental Health
    Nov 17 2025

    I’m sitting down with Ian Brownhill, owner of Life’s Bettah, host of the SO New England Podcast, and founder of Bettah Socials to talk about men’s mental health and what it really looks like to break the stigma.

    It's Men’s Mental Health Month, so we wanted to have a real, honest conversation about the pressure men feel to appear strong, the fear of judgment, and how much ego impacts the way men show up emotionally. Ian opens up about why vulnerability feels risky, how societal expectations shape masculinity, and why true strength comes from self-acceptance and emotional safety.

    👥 Connect with the Guest

    Ian Brownhill Life’s Bettah | SO New England Podcast | Bettah SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian.brownhill/Website:https://www.ianbrownhill.com/

    🔥 Spark Notes

    • Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.

    • Expectations placed on men often silence emotional truth.

    • Ego can block emotional expression and healing.

    • Redefining masculinity starts with self-acceptance.


    🌿 Work with Samantha

    If you’re ready to begin your own healing journey visit:
    👉 wellnesshubtherapy.com

    Follow along for therapy insight, empowering conversations, and community connection:🌊 @thewellnesshub.ri🛋️ @wellnesshubtherapy


    ⚠️ Disclaimer

    This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health services.
    If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

    #vulnerability #masculinity #mentalhealth #ego #strength #judgment #societalexpectations #emotionalexpression #mensmentalhealth #selfacceptance


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    1 hr and 6 mins
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