# 478.  Mommy Issues, Daddy Issues & Estrangement: Kinda a Stress Mess Samantha Elizabeth

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Podcast: [Better Call Daddy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/better-call-daddy-551472)
Published: 2026-04-01T23:31:33+00:00
Episode link: https://bettercalldaddy.podbean.com/e/stress-mess-samantha-elizabeth/
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Duration seconds: 3642

## Resource

Samantha Elizabeth’s journey into stress management began with an unexpected discovery a mass on her left adrenal gland. Though not cancerous, the mass caused her body to produce excess cortisol, leaving her in a constant state of stress. Facing the daily challenge of managing her own stress, especially with the demands of work and parenthood, Samantha realized how difficult it can be to simply “not stress” when life gets overwhelming. Determined to find effective solutions, she turned her experience into purpose by becoming a stress management coach and starting "The Stress Mess Podcast." Through her coaching and podcast, Samantha now helps others learn to manage stress and find balance in their own lives. Samantha Elizabeth is known as The OG Stress Mess, not because she has life perfectly figured out, but because she absolutely doesn’t, and she’s willing to say it out loud. She’s a chronic overthinker, professional feeler, and someone who has spent years navigating stress, relationships, big life pivots, and the occasional “what am I doing with my life” spiral with honesty and humor. Instead of pretending to have it all together, she leans into the mess, learns from it, and brings people along for the ride. She’s the voice behind Stress Mess: A Stress Less Podcast, where real conversations replace perfection, and mindset shifts come with a side of sarcasm and truth. Whether she’s talking about burnout, breakups, or just trying to function like a normal human on a Tuesday, Samantha keeps it unfiltered, relatable, and refreshingly real. If you’ve ever felt like a beautiful disaster figuring it out as you go, you’ll feel right at home with her. Connect with Samantha https://samanthaelizabeth.com/

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