PLANTSTRONG Podcast

Ep. 248: Say "Yes" to Your Healthiest Healthy with Samantha Harris

May 9, 2024

Samantha Harris, breast cancer survivor and advocate, shares her journey to health and wellness. She discusses lifestyle changes post-diagnosis, the importance of self-care, reading labels, and transitioning to a plant-based diet. The podcast explores the impact of movement on well-being, prioritizing self-care, embracing challenges, and the benefits of fasting for longevity.

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Samantha Harris

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Quick takeaways

Being proactive about health and advocating for oneself in navigating the healthcare system is crucial.

Reading labels, choosing clean beauty products, and transitioning to a plant-based diet are vital for overall well-being.

Consistent physical activity, sun protection, and mindfulness in personal care choices are essential for holistic well-being.

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Samantha Harris' Health Journey

Samantha Harris, well-known for her work in TV, battled breast cancer and made significant changes to her health and lifestyle. Initially relying on what she thought was a healthy diet and lifestyle, Harris was diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a lump despite a clear mammogram result. Her journey emphasized the importance of being proactive about health and advocating for oneself in navigating the healthcare system.

Introduction

3min

Exploring Samantha Harris's Wellness Journey and Career Shift

2min

Journey of Breast Cancer Survivor: From Diagnosis to Lifestyle Changes

22min

Mindful Choices for Healthier Living

14min

Embracing Movement for Well-being

15min

Prioritizing Self-Care and Creating Opportunities for Wellness and Success

4min

Embracing Adversity and the Benefits of Fasting

14min

You may know Samantha Harris from her eight seasons co-hosting Dancing with the Stars, or her years of reporting for Entertainment Tonight and other media outlets.

You may also know her as an author and breast cancer survivor and advocate. In fact, this year she honors her 10-year breast “cancer-versary” by launching her new podcast, “Your Healthiest Healthy.” (Her book title of the same name)

Today, you’ll also get to know Samantha Harris as a PLANTSTRONG woman warrior who champions lifestyle change, self-care, and becoming your own health advocate in the face of adversity.

As a person who was constantly on stage and in front of the camera, Samantha thought she was doing all of the “healthy” things for herself. She ate well, she exercised, she went to the gym. After her cancer diagnosis, however, she realized that there was so much about the whole food, plant-based nutrition lifestyle she didn’t know - from the foods she eats to the makeup she puts on her face.

Today, she continues to make adaptations and tweaks to improve her health and well-being, and she teaches others to live their “healthiest healthy” by empowering them to make better choices in, on, and around their bodies.

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