The Simply Wellness Show with Sammy Peterson —where feeling better doesn’t mean being perfect, it just means being more you.
Every Saturday at 3 p.m. on 960 The Patriot, we’re having honest, empowering conversations about what’s really going on in your body, your energy, your food, your mind, and your health—so you can feel better, think clearer, and show up stronger in every area of your life.
You’ll get expert insights, powerful stories, and practical, science-backed tools you can use right away—to reclaim your health, reset your energy, and redefine what success feels like on your terms.
From burnout to balance, from soul-led strategies to science that actually makes sense—this is where high-performing professionals come to reset their health, their mindset, and their momentum.
If you’re driven to lead, but ready to feel good doing it, this is your wellness reset.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey?Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
Prioritizing your gut health with simple food choices can banish holiday bloat, boost immunity, and improve your mood.
The Gut-Brain Connection: How stress and guilt (from previous episodes' focus) directly impact gut health and digestion.
Fermented Favorites: Simple ways to incorporate gut-friendly foods like kimchi, kefir, and yogurt into everyday holiday meals (linking to 2025 gut health trends).
Fiber is Your Friend: The importance of prebiotics from seasonal fruits and vegetables to support digestion.
Postbiotics Explained: A quick dive into the cutting-edge of gut health research and what it means for your plate.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The "Pre-Game" Myth: Why starving yourself before an event backfires (connecting to stress/guilt physiology).
Plate Management: Simple strategies like the "protein first" rule and mindful portioning (linking to 2025 protein trends).
The "Sober Curious" Option: Discussing creative non-alcoholic drinks and managing alcohol's impact on health (connecting to "Dry January" prep and mindful choices).
Saying No Politely: How to handle food pushers and maintain boundaries without awkwardness.
You can enjoy holiday socializing and delicious food without compromising your health goals. Confidence and mindfulness are your best party accessories.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
Joy is your most metabolically active nutrient — why pleasure fuels physiology.
Stress, not sugar, is the real metabolism disruptor.
The AND Principle: greens and dessert, structure and freedom, discipline and ease.
Hunger cues as body intelligence — not lack of willpower.
Emotional regulation begins with stable blood sugar, not restriction.
Why “I’ll start again in January” keeps you stuck in the burnout cycle.
How connection, consistency, and boundaries create true balance.
The “Holiday Mindset Playbook” — 10 YOU-coded reminders to keep your nervous system and metabolism in sync.
You don’t need to “earn” your food, you need to experience it. Because joy is the most metabolically active nutrient you have.
One meal doesn’t undo your progress, but the stress around it might. Cortisol wrecks more than the cookie ever could.
You can have greens and dessert, it’s not either/or but an AND. Balance is the real flex this season.
You’re allowed to eat when you’re hungry… even if no one else is. That’s called body intelligence, not lack of discipline.
You don’t need another diet. You need to feel connected again... to your food, your body, your life. Because food memories heal the nervous system more than food rules ever will.
You’re not addicted to sugar, you’re addicted to relief and wanting comfort. Stable blood sugar is the first step to emotional regulation and squashing cravings.
“I’ll get back on track in January” keeps you stuck in the same cycle. Start feeling good now, not as punishment later.
You can say yes to a cocktail and no to the chaos. Boundaries > restriction.
Your body doesn’t need perfection; it needs consistency and kindness. That’s where real metabolism healing happens.
The holidays don’t have to feel like survival mode. You just need a plan that supports your body and your fast-paced life.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
Thanksgiving isn’t the problem — how you think about it is.
Mindful eating
Guilt-free holidays.
The physiology of enjoyment (why pleasure aids digestion).
Why one day doesn’t undo progress — but guilt can.
How to savor food and connection intentionally.
The “5-sense savoring ritual” for every holiday meal.
Joy and food can coexist, and that’s what real balance looks like.”
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
You don’t need to survive the holidays, you can savor them.
Why the all-or-nothing cycle hits hardest at the holidays.
How to “buffer” meals with protein and rhythm.
Nervous system hacks: pre-event breathing, water + walk rituals.
Language for setting boundaries with food-pushers and energy drainers.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
3-minute daily gratitude ritual for high performers.
Reframing “thanksgiving” from a holiday to a daily health practice.
Gratitude isn’t just emotional — it’s metabolic medicine.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The nervous system after sugar + stress (how to reset without punishment).
3-day “feel-good reset” that’s not a cleanse: protein + color + rhythm.
How to use November as your season of re-regulation.
Food freedom meets structure — how to reset your habits without restriction.
I can feel clear, calm, and back in flow in 3 days — no extremes.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
Myth: “Sugar causes instant hyperactivity.” → Truth: It’s blood sugar + sleep, not one candy bar.
Myth: “Fall detoxes are the fix.” → Truth: Your body already detoxes—support liver + gut instead.
Myth: “If you get sick, your immune system is weak.” → Truth: Response strength matters more than avoidance.
Myth: “Metabolism slows down automatically with age.” → Truth: It adapts to stress, muscle, and rhythm.
Myth: “Cravings are just lack of willpower.” → Truth: They’re signals from your body for fuel or balance.
The reframe: Wellness myths haunt us, but truth sets us free.
Like—does eating a handful of Halloween candy really cause instant hyperactivity? Or is it more about your blood sugar rhythm and sleep?
Are fall detoxes really the magic fix after raiding the kids’ candy stash? Or does your body already detox daily—if you just give your liver and gut the support they need?
And here’s a big one—if you eat Halloween candy, does it really undo all your progress? Or is one night just a blip in the bigger picture of balance and rhythm?
And what about those late-night candy cravings? Are they just lack of willpower—or are they really signals from your body asking for fuel and balance?
We’ll clear the clutter, debunk the scary stories, and give you truths you can actually use—so Halloween feels fun, not frightening, for your health.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The Simply Wellness Show | “Functional Beauty Meets Wellness—Your Fall Inside-Out Glow”
"Where Health is Made Simple"
Fall is the perfect season to glow from the inside out, and this episode shows how beauty and wellness intersect through functional nutrition and simple rituals. Learn which nutrients and seasonal foods—like collagen, pumpkin seeds, and salmon—support skin, hair, and energy, while calming rituals enhance confidence and nervous system balance. Beauty isn’t just skin-deep; it’s a reflection of internal health and alignment.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The Simply Wellness Show | “Sick Days Aren’t an Option—How to Stay Well This Fall”
"Where Health is Made Simple"
For high performers, getting sick isn’t just inconvenient—it can derail everything. This episode shares functional medicine strategies to strengthen immunity, support digestion, and protect energy so you stay present and productive even during peak cold and flu season. Learn practical tips on sleep, stress, nutrient-rich foods, and adaptogens that make staying healthy strategic, not stressful.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The Simply Wellness Show | “Gut Glow-Up—Fibermaxxing for Fall”
"Where Health is Made Simple"
Fall produce is fiber gold, and this episode shows how to use it to boost digestion, mood, cravings, and immune resilience. We dive into the Fibermaxxing trend with practical tips, seasonal foods, and simple swaps that make gut health feel exciting and approachable. Learn how fiber can steady energy, curb sugar spikes, and prime your body for a healthy, vibrant season.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The Simply Wellness Show | “Fall Energy Fix—Why You’re Drained and How to Get It Back”
"Where Health is Made Simple"
Fall doesn’t just bring cooler temps and pumpkin spice—it also disrupts your body’s energy, with shorter days affecting hormones and busier schedules throwing off meals. In this episode, we share practical, seasonal strategies—like meal timing, hormone-supporting foods, and strength-focused routines—to realign your metabolism and keep energy steady. Fall fatigue isn’t a failure; with the right rhythm and fuel, your body gives energy back.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The Simply Wellness Show | “Stress-Proof Your Season—How to Stay Energized, Focused, and Calm This Fall”
"Where Health is Made Simple"
Fall can feel like a sprint—longer to-do lists, shorter days, and holiday buildup can leave you running on empty. In this episode, we break down why fall stress hits so hard and share quick, science-backed tools to reset your nervous system, fuel your body with seasonal foods, and create simple rituals that keep you calm, focused, and energized. Learn the Seasonal Anchor Routine—a single daily ritual that grounds you and helps you thrive through the chaos of the season.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The Simply Wellness Show | "The Pumpkin Spice without the Crash"
"Where Health is Made Simple"
Fall is full of cozy foods, pumpkin spice, and game-day snacks—but it can also bring energy crashes, weight gain, and guilt. This episode shows you how to enjoy the season guilt-free with simple strategies to balance comfort foods, avoid the crash, and ditch the “start over in January” spiral.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The Simply Wellness Show | "Take the Guilt out of Cravings"
"Where Health is Made Simple"
Cravings aren’t just indulgences—they’re your body sending a message about what it needs. This episode explores how to decode those signals, from low energy and nutrient gaps to stress and emotional triggers. Learn practical ways to honor cravings while supporting steady energy, balanced hormones, and overall wellness.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The Simply Wellness Show | Beat the 3pm slump without Sugar or Caffeine!
"Where Health is Made Simple"
Tired of barely eating all day and running on caffeine just to push through? Your body has learned this habit—now it’s time to rewire it. Break free from the zombie slump by balancing your blood sugar and resetting your circadian rhythm. Learn how the tired wall can be reset.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The Simply Wellness Show | Bio hacks That Work—Without the Overwhelm
"Where Health is Made Simple"
Not all bio-hacks require fancy gadgets or hours of extra work. This episode makes biohacking approachable, covering simple but powerful tools—like light exposure, food timing, nervous system regulation, and recovery habits—that help listeners boost focus, energy, and longevity without adding stress.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The Simply Wellness Show | What’s Wrecking Your Metabolism (and What to Do Instead)
"Where Health is Made Simple"
Metabolism is more than calories in and out—it’s about how your whole system is functioning. Sammy unpacks the hidden factors slowing metabolism (like stress, under-eating, and poor recovery) and gives listeners practical shifts to reset energy, hunger cues, and fat-burning potential.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The Simply Wellness Show | The Hustle Health Trap: Why More Discipline Isn't the Answer
This episode dismantles the myth that willpower and pushing harder are the keys to success. Sammy dives into how hustle culture can wreck hormones, metabolism, and energy—and why real results come from restoration, balance, and strategic self-care instead of stricter routines.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
The Simply Wellness Show | Learn How You Can Live Better with Simply Wellness
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Empowering, honest conversations about what's happening in your body, energy, food, mind, and health Simply Wellness Show helps high-performing, busy professionals, focusing on helping them escape burnout, restore energy, and optimize health using science-backed, personalized wellness strategies. Expect expert insights, powerful stories, and practical, actionable tools; from managing burnout to finding balance, using both soulful and scientific approaches to redefine success on your own terms.
Ready to take the next step in your wellness journey? Discover how Sammy Peterson can help—visit our website, check out our Google listing, or connect with us on social media today!
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