Hosted by Samantha Earely, MS, LPC
Welcome to Ask Samantha, a mental health podcast for anxiety, exposure therapy, and as a resource in between your sessions. Combining humor, evidence based chats, and real life.
Welcome to the show's first actual Ask Samantha. Today I'm answering some questions y'all had submitted over on Instagram about anxiety, dating, and career goals. Stick around and if you have a question you'd like me to answer on the piddy-pod, send me a DM here (https://www.instagram.com/insessionwithsam)!
If you're looking for a therapist, and you live in Texas, click this link (https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com) to see if a therapist from Thorn & Rose Counseling would be a good fit.
2 Oct 2026
Enneagram, Color Analysis, & Zodiacs | Why We're Always Searching for Identity | Session 11
Today's a little bit of a different episode, kind of a vent, a little bit of a truth bomb. We're talking about the why behind our insatiable quest for finding ourselves. It's a little bit random, so hold on tight!
We're talking eczema, enneagram, color analysis tests, and zodiacs.
Want to book at one-on-one session with a Thorn & Rose Counseling therapist? If you're in Texas, click here. (https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com)
Want to ask Sam a question? DM here (https://www.instagram.com/insessionwithsam)
25 Sept 2026
Your Fall Guide from a Therapist | Session 10
Today we're talking about a Fall Bucket List- or things I'm trying to incorporate more as the season changes. Slowing down, being more mindful and intentional, and doing things that feel like the season (aka, where's the pumpkin?!).
To submit a question, DM Sam here (https://www.instagram.com/insessionwithsam)!
To book a consult with a Thorn & Rose Counseling therapist, click here, if you live in Texas. (https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com)
18 Sept 2026
Attachment Style 101 | Session 9
What is attachment style? Which style fits you best? Today we're doing an overview on attachment style, with Sam.
For more information on attachment styles, visit the links below:
What's My Attachment Style? (https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com/whats-my-attachment-style/)
Overview of Attachment Style (https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com/a-brief-overview-of-attachment-style/)
Want to book a one-on-one therapy session with Thorn & Rose Counseling? Visit this link to book a consult call (https://thornandrosecounseling.clientsecure.me).
Have a question you want Sam to answer? DM her at insessionwithsam (https://www.instagram.com/insessionwithsam) on Instagram!
11 Sept 2026
Anxiety Attacks, Panic Attacks, and Panic Disorder | Session 8
What's the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack? When does it become panic disorder? Are they all the same thing, or are they different? In today's episode, Sam breaks down the difference between the three.
For more information on panic attacks and panic disorder, click here (https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com/panic-disorder-therapy/).
To book a one-on-one therapy session, click here (https://thornandrosecounseling.clientsecure.me).
To get your mental health question answered, DM Sam here (https://www.instagram.com/insessionwithsam).
4 Sept 2026
Health Anxiety vs. OCD | Session 7
What's the difference between health anxiety (or Illness Anxiety Disorder) and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)? A common question, and honestly, not an easy answer. If you have more questions about the difference, it's worth it to talk to your doctor, psychiatrist, and/or therapist about your symptoms, how to distinguish between the two, and treatment options for both.
For more information on OCD, click here (https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com/ocd/).
To schedule a phone consult for one-on-one therapy, click here (https://thornandrosecounseling.clientsecure.me).
To submit a question, DM me here (https://www.instagram.com/insessionwithsam).
Want to learn the difference between OCD and GAD? Think there's some overlap? You're not wrong! Both disorders have a lot of nuance to them, and this episode should serve as a starting place to start learning the difference. If you have specific questions about yourself or a loved one, it's always a good idea to talk to your mental health provider and/or doctor. I am a therapist, but chances are I'm not your therapist, and furthermore, a podcast cannot serve you a diagnosis. If you have diagnostic questions, reach out to your healthcare provider for more information and assessment.
For more information on OCD, click here ( https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com/ocd/).
If you live in Texas and want to work with someone at T&R, visit https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com
Want to follow Sam or ask a question? DM on instagram here! (https://www.instagram.com/insessionwithsam)
Follow Thorn & Rose Counseling on Instagram Here! (https://www.instagram.com/thornandrosecounseling)
21 Aug 2026
Adjustment Disorder vs Generalized Anxiety Disorder | Session 5
Is it Adjustment disorder or GAD? Today we're talking about the differences and similarities between Adjustment Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Both commonly diagnosed, but slightly different methods of treatment and recovery.
If you've been diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder, but think it may be something more, hopefully this episode helps clear that up for you.
If you'd like more or to follow along, visit our website for more
www.thornandrosecounseling.com
14 Aug 2026
Introduction Break | Session 4
Interrupting this podcast to give you a brief intro on who I am as a therapist, the why behind this podcast, and my journey as an LPC.
www.thornandrosecounseling.com
6 Aug 2026
Anxiety & Avoidance | Session 3
Get your walking shoes on!
Build your exposure hierarchy ladder!
In Today's episode:
Anxiety and Avoidance
Pattern of Anxiety
Why Exposure Therapy can help us rewire our brain
If you're looking for a new therapist, visit https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com (https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com)
6 Aug 2026
You Need a Hobby, Girl | Session 2
Today we're talking hobbies, interests, and finding JOY in the season you're in.
Today:
Hobbies and joy
Living a life that you actually want to wake up to
Christian Faith and Joy
Anxiety and People Pleasing Recovery
If you want to work with us in therapy, https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com (https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com)
6 Aug 2026
Why Walking is Good for Your Mental Health | Session 1
Welcome to the first episode, we're talking all things walking and mental health. It may sound like a cliché to go for a walk when you're stressed, but it's a cliche for a reason.
I fixed the mic, by the way, so next episode will hopefully sound better.
If you'd like to connect more, or interested in therapy, visit www.thornandrosecounseling.com (https://www.thornandrosecounseling.com)
6 Aug 2026
Welcome to Ask Samantha | Anxiety, Therapy Things, & Relationships
Hey hey heyyy, welcome to Ask Samantha, a podcast that's truly just created for fun. I've been wanting to do something like this, purely for entertainment for myself, but was putting wayyy too much pressure on myself to make it perfect. Is that perfectionism? Anyway, here we are now, 2 years later, and I'm just winging it.
I want this podcast to serve as a free resource to clients, both past and current, and anyone who found me by surfing the web. Did you know my first email address was 'surfinsammy'? Not because I know how to surf, but because I was surfing the web.
Anyway...
I've designed this podcast to be a walk & talk experience, with the goal of you doing exposure therapy as needed, or at the very least, getting some motivation in between session for hard topics like anxiety, OCD, trauma, career, and relationships.
So, welcome. I hope you enjoy. I hope you have fun with this, just like I am. And most importantly, I hope this helps you move from "yikes" to "I've got this."
-Samantha Earley
If you live in Texas and you want me or my team as a therapist, visit www.thornandrosecounseling.com to learn more.
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