Samantha Harte does not measure success by titles, revenue, or visibility. She measures it by alignment. “I’m not defined by the work I do in the world, how much money I make,” Harte says. “I’m just a vessel. A spiritual vessel here on earth…trying to live a life with great meaning and purpose and help other people.”
That philosophy has guided her unconventional career path—from stepping outside traditional healthcare systems to building a body of work that integrates physical therapy, emotional healing, spirituality, and leadership. Early in her career, Harte recognized that practicing “by the book” did not feel right. She wanted to help people—but not at the expense of her integrity or intuition.
“I think to some extent, I’ve always been a risk taker,” she says. But that willingness to take risks was not rooted in fearlessness. “It’s one thing to have an inherent ability to take a risk,” Harte explains. “It’s another when all the interference shows up—self-doubt, self-ridicule, imposter syndrome.” What allowed her to continue was “a spiritual framework…a sense of safety inside.”
That internal safety would later become the foundation of her public work. After publishing Breaking the Circuit, Harte hosted a book launch event in June 2024 that unexpectedly revealed a new calling. “I gave a talk and did a Q&A, and I was like, oh—I really like this, and I’m good at it.
Rather than waiting for invitations, Harte built her own platform. She launched Heart Conscious Creators, a community-driven event series that allowed her to refine her message and connect directly with audiences. On December 1, 2025, the series culminated in a gathering at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, where Harte led conversations on mental health, authenticity, and emotional resilience.
These experiences shaped her transition into keynote speaking, where she now addresses audiencesranging from recovery spaces to corporate leadership environments. Her message reframes burnout and disengagement as deeper emotional issues rather than performance failures.
“The things that make people feel seen and heard and cared for…are the very things that drive up engagement and raise the bottom line,” she says. Despite growing demand, Harte remains discerning. “When it’s right,” she says, “it’ll be a hell yes.” For her, expansion is not about visibility for visibility’s sake. It’s about trusting her internal compass—and allowing impact to unfold naturally from alignment.
About Dr. Samantha Harte
Dr. Samantha Harte is a keynote speaker, doctor of physical therapy, best-selling author, coach, and host of The Truth About Addiction podcast. A sober mother of two with over sixteen years of sobriety, she is known for her trauma-informed, holistic approach to mind-body wellness and emotional healing.
Her deeply personal journey—from addiction, loss, and perfectionism to recovery, resilience, and thriving—has been featured across CBS, ABC7, People, TIME, US Weekly, InTouch, and The New York Post. Through her memoir, Breaking the Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience, and Joy in the Face of Trauma, Harte reimagines the 12-Step framework for anyone seeking emotional freedom, self-forgiveness, and lasting transformation.