By your mid-20s or 30s, it can feel like there’s an invisible checklist you’re supposed to be following: the career, the relationship, the house, the kids, the success, all by a certain age. And if you’re not “there” yet, it’s easy to assume you’re behind.

In this episode, Sammi and Dylan unpack where these timelines actually come from: family expectations, cultural conditioning, capitalism, and the constant comparison machine of social media, and how they quietly shape the way we make decisions about our lives.

They get personal about the moments they felt behind, the timelines they thought they'd follow that completely fell apart, and how perfectionism and high-achiever energy can turn timeline pressure into anxiety, self-doubt, or rushed choices. We talk honestly about an unexpected pregnancy, business failures, childhood pressure, moving countries, and the moments that blew up their original plans — and why those moments weren’t failures, but redirections.

This conversation is about redefining success in your 20s and 30s, letting go of what you’re no longer chasing, and learning how to trust the pace of your own life, even when it doesn’t look like anyone else’s. Because growth isn’t linear, alignment can’t be rushed, and your life isn’t late just because it looks different than you imagined.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I behind?”, this episode is for you.

Join us on the journey to finding your bliss. ✨

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Gentle parenting gets talked about a lot online… but what does it actually look like in real life?

In this episode, Sammi and Dylan share their honest take on gentle parenting and how they’re raising their kids right now — without pretending to have it all figured out. They talk about what parts of gentle parenting resonate with them, what feels challenging on hard days, and how they’re finding a balance between freedom and clear boundaries.

They dive into how today’s world, media, and constant stimulation impact kids, why regulation before correction is easier said than done, and how much of parenting work actually starts with the parent. They also reflect on breaking cycles without shaming their own parents, navigating patience (and losing it), and what they hope their kids remember feeling as they grow up.

This is a real conversation about parenting while raising kids in uncertain times, running a business, and doing your best with the tools you have — not parenting perfection, just presence and intention.

If you’re a parent trying to figure out what feels right for your family, this episode is for you.

Join us on the journey to finding your bliss. ✨

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In this episode of The Ananda Podcast, Sammi and Dylan sit down with Genna Woolston, Co-Founder of Silver Swallow, to talk about what it really looks like to rethink our relationship with alcohol without pressure, labels, or extremes.

Genna shares how cutting back on alcohol to support her mental health eventually led her (and her partner Andrew) to create Silver Swallow: beautifully crafted, non-alcoholic wine alternatives made with real ingredients. What started as a personal choice turned into a business rooted in intention, quality, and presence.

Together, Sammi, Dylan, and Genna talk about:

• Redefining celebration without alcohol
• Setting boundaries that actually support your mental health
• The rise of sober curiosity and why more people are drinking less
• Building a business from values, not trends
• Truths about building a consumer good business in Canada
• Resilience, parenting, and navigating growth without burning out

This conversation goes beyond Dry January. It’s about choosing balance, understanding the patterns we inherit, and creating space for options that help us feel more like ourselves.

If you’ve ever felt curious about drinking less, building something meaningful, or setting boundaries that stick, this one’s for you.

Join us on the journey to finding your bliss. ✨

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New year energy can feel exciting… and overwhelming. In this episode, Sammi and Dylan sit down for an honest conversation about what actually helps us grow and why traditional New Year’s resolutions so often fall apart.

They talk about moving away from all-or-nothing thinking and perfection, and instead choosing small, intentional shifts that add up over time. Together, they explore the difference between chasing goals versus setting intentions, and how intentions and identity shifts can become a lens for everyday decisions.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and get clear on what you really want more of this year… and what you’re finally ready to release.

Join us in our community challenge for 2026: The Year of Bliss — choosing alignment, joy, and small moments of bliss daily, and seeing what unfolds when you trust that direction.

If you’re craving growth that feels supportive instead of stressful, this one’s for you.

Join us on the journey to finding your bliss. ✨

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In this holiday episode, Sammi and Dylan explore the stress and challenges associated with the holiday season, focusing on family dynamics, setting boundaries, and managing expectations.

They dive into personal growth and navigating relationships during the holidays and topics such as setting boundaries, overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, healing past traumas, and creating positive family dynamics. It also delves into the importance of presence, self-regulation, and celebrating personal growth. One key theme to takeaway: the power of curiosity over judgment.

Join us on the journey to finding your bliss. ✨

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We’re so excited to be back! There’s a lot to catch up on...

In this first episode back, Sammi and Dylan sit down for an honest conversation about the real journey behind creating Ananda Elixirs, and the moments that shifted the direction of their business and lives.

They open up about the emotional side of entrepreneurship — the pressure, the uncertainty, the tough decisions, and what it’s like building a company while navigating family, finances, and mindset shifts in real time. From nearly losing everything to redefining what success actually means, this episode is a raw look at resilience, perspective, and learning to let go of control and making space before the New Year.

This conversation is for anyone who’s building something meaningful, questioning their next move, or trying to create a life they don’t just endure, but genuinely enjoy.

Join us on the journey to finding your bliss. ✨

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This was such a fun episode with my beautiful soul sister from across the pond, Momoko aka Momo <3 She's such a light in the world and has found ways to help expand that light instead of feeling like she's sleepwalking through life, addicted to social media. Many of us have varying degrees of this addiction and we give you a self reflection list of questions found below and discussed in this eposide. She also gives me a mini numerology reading, and she is always so on point!!

Visit ohmomoko.com to subscribe to her weekly, thought provoking and grounding news letter or join her next SOS (seven days of Social) challenge! She's an incredible guide and teacher as she's been though it herself and is now on the other side, enjoying life more presently, following her bliss!!

Let us know What you took away from this episode! Here are your questions!

1.Do you start your day by waking up and immediately going on social media?
2. Do you end your day by scrolling on social media, potentially going to bed later than you intended?
3. Do you find yourself spending more time texting, or communicating on social media apps than talking to people in person?
4. Do you always seem to lose track of time when you're on social media?
5. Do you find yourself checking your phone in the middle of doing important tasks, like working or studying?
6. Do you use your phone while watching tv, films, or talking with others, cooking, or eating?
7. Do you find that your use of social media affects your mood negatively?
8. Do you find yourself mindlessly checking your phone multiple times a day, even when you know there's likely nothing new or important to see?
9. Do you find yourself comparing your appearance or stage of life to people you don't know on social media?
10. Do you compulsively share moments from your life on social media, that could have been kept as private moments of presence?

In this transformative episode, we sit down with Kim Rogers—affectionately known as The Worm Queen—to uncover the powerful story behind her healing and mission. After years of battling chronic illness and getting nowhere with conventional medicine, Kim turned to functional mushrooms and parasite cleansing. What she discovered not only saved her life, but ignited a calling to help others reclaim their health from the inside out.

We dive into the wild world of worms (yes, really!), why so many people are unknowingly carrying parasites, and how Kim built a thriving business around education and empowerment. This conversation is raw, inspiring, and full of valuable insights on who should consider cleansing, how to do it safely, and the deeper connection between gut health and personal sovereignty.

Whether you're new to the world of parasite cleanses or already a fan of functional mushrooms, this episode will expand your mind and maybe even your microbiome.

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