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85. You Deserve to Feel Good: Pregnancy, Health, & Relationships with Samantha (So_Manti)

Author
Naihomy Jerez
Published
Thu 19 Jun 2025
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Samantha Ortiz Young, a Latina entrepreneur and Nike trainer, shares her journey in wellness, revealing how her father's kidney disease taught her to view movement as a privilege and shaped her approach to fitness, pregnancy, and life.

• Witnessing her father's health struggles from a young age gave Samantha a unique perspective on wellness as a privilege
• The mindset shift required for wellness involves daily affirmations, surrounding yourself with supportive people, and celebrating small wins
• Samantha shares her surprisingly positive pregnancy experience at age 36 and why she initially hesitated to talk about it
• The three pillars that supported her healthy pregnancy: nutrition, fitness, and mental wellness
• How partners can influence each other's wellness journeys and why male partners are equally important in pregnancy preparation
• Weight loss happens automatically when you focus on building sustainable habits and routines
• Motivation is temporary, but discipline is what keeps you consistent in your wellness journey
• You are worthy and deserving of feeling good in your body - this mindset is fundamental to success

Find Samantha on Instagram and TikTok @so_manti where she shares resources, products she trusts, and offers support to women prioritizing their wellness journeys.

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