better an Oops!
better an Oops! is all about the messy journey of becoming in the “real world” (where the stakes aren’t as high as we think they are). Join Sam Sette for honest conversations on all things wellness, relationships, careers, college, health and more. It’s Sam’s hope for you to lean in, get uncomfortable and feel more connected with yourself after every episode.
Episodes
38 episodes
questioning my relationship with alcohol
In this episode, I share why I’m quitting alcohol. Although I never had a drinking problem, my relationship with alcohol has always been problematic. From health concerns to societal pressure and more, we’ll walk through factors that influence ...
living alone: what it’s like and how it’s going
Living on your own is hard. It’s lonely. It can also be liberating.In this episode, I share what it’s been like living alone—from the discomfort of finding your independence and making friends in a new city to financial woes and more. Co...
food guilt, overeating + how to bounce back after a binge
Why do we overeat? And where do feelings of guilt around food come from? In this episode, we unpack the raw and messy reality of what it's like to struggle with binge eating and real talk on how to break the cycle. Our relationship with food te...
why am i not happy? the ugly side of personal growth
So you’re dissatisfied with your life and feel like you should be happy? Here’s some tough love.This episode addresses how in trying to get ahead and become the highest version of ourselves, we can easily get lost and forget where we are...
7 signs you’re not ready for a relationship
When it comes to love, is the timing EVER right? I recently learned that the short answer is yes and no. There’s a difference between being open to a relationship and actually seeking one. This episode is about the latter. We walk t...
self-compassion + how to tame your inner critic
This one is for the girlies who are WAY too hard on themselves. Self compassion is a practice that we can continuously improve on to tame our inner critic—which during periods of change and uncertainty can be all-encompassing. In th...
overcoming money anxiety + finding financial freedom
What does it mean to have a money mindset? In this episode, I share how moving forced me to confront an unhealthy relationship with money, plus everything I’ve learned thus far in the process. We chat about the similarities between financial an...
MOVING DAY! mistakes to avoid, first apartment tips + essential items to pack
WE MADE IT!!! In this episode, I recount the highs and lows and lessons learned while moving into my first apartment (let’s just say it’s been a week). It’s my hope that candidly sharing these move-in struggles will provide some useful ti...
MOVING OUT: the importance of place, choosing where to live + preparing for change
This episode is all about moving out and how to prepare for life in a new city all on your own. We chat about how our environment shapes us and the importance of choosing a place that aligns with your life stage, interests, non-negotiables and ...
RECLAIM YOUR POWER: how to find your fire, quit living in the past and rewrite your narrative
In this episode, we chat all about how to reclaim your personal power—that self-assured, inner confidence that liberates your thinking and has the capacity to instigate real change. I open up about my own struggles in this department and how th...
14 principles to live by
This episode is all about principles: those fundamental truths that we can use to build the foundation of our lives. We’ll walk through how to use your values to inform these guiding statements in an active journaling session. Then, I share my ...
the real reason you’re not healing and what to do about it
If you’re looking to have a healing girl summer, this one’s for you.In this episode, I share everything I did wrong in my own journey to bring light to the real reasons why your “healing era” isn’t actually “working.” The healing mentali...
9 reminders for when you’re feeling low
This episode is dedicated to anyone going through difficult emotions. There is no need to label this as a period of lowness or hopelessness or even identify with it. We simply are. And we deserve space to feel these things as much as we need it...
Finding direction when you feel directionless | Career pivots, relationship struggles, choosing a new city and more
This week we’re joined with one of my closest friends, Reese Fortier, who feels equally lost as I do despite being in a different season of life. We raise three big questions that tend to make us feel lost in life: What do I do? Who am I with? ...
finding inner peace to become the highest version of yourself
What do you do when the person you’re striving to become isn’t aligned with who you are?This episode is about personal discovery and coming home to ourselves. It’s raw and vulnerable. I share stories from the past where I received praise...
reflecting on my first year post-grad
The first year post-grad is kind of like your freshman year of life: It’s messy, but it’s just the beginning. In this episode, we walk through 10 things I wish someone told me sooner about life after graduating college. From defining success on...
make this a summer of of stability, ease and growth
Think balanced girl summer, but on your own terms. In this episode, I share how I plan to manifest a summer of stability, ease and growth. We start with big picture intentions and priorities to set the vibe and guide the goals, activities and h...
the upside of being single
There’s never been a better time to be single.In this episode, we chat about the upside of being single. Whether you’re fresh out of a breakup or have been riding solo for a while, it’s tempting to spiral into loneliness and despair (bee...
5 reasons why you should travel in your 20s
We hear it from elders all the time: “I wish I traveled more.” “Travel while you’re young,” we’re told. But why now?In this episode, we walk through five reasons why you should travel in your 20s. Exploring the world adds value to our li...
outgrowing a past version of yourself
Are you on the verge of a shift? Time to lean into the discomfort because a new era of you just might be on the horizon.In this episode, we explore the sticky in-between phase of outgrowing a past version of ourselves. As a n...
how to be your authentic self + live a life that serves you
In this episode, we chat about how to be your most authentic self and how to live a life that serves you. Living authentically relies on knowing who you are, owning who you are and living according to your values. It can be pretty distressing w...
defining your circles + figuring out who your close friends are
This episode is all about friendship and how to figure out who your people are. In a culture heavily focused on romantic relationships, it’s easy to overlook this area of our lives. But friendship is important. It also takes intentional work, w...
i’m not doing enough (and other concerns)
Do you feel like you’re behind in life or not doing enough? In this episode, we get straight to the point and address concerns that many of us have in our 20s related to careers, relationships and more. We talk about how difficult it is to avoi...
23 lessons learned in 23 years
In this episode, we celebrate my 23rd birthday with 23 lessons I learned in the past year. Now, a lot can happen in a year. We are constantly evolving based on the lessons we extract from both our greatest milestones and the Oo...
my yoga teacher training experience: expectations + lessons learned
Yoga is way more than a physical practice. In this episode, I share what it was like to complete my 200-hour yoga teacher training with Y7 Studio—from the expectations I had going in and logistics of the course, to what it was actually...