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The Phoenix Table

The Phoenix Table

By: Sam Anderson
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Welcome to The Phoenix Table—a podcast for anyone rising through the messy middle.


Hosted by entrepreneur, parent, and storyteller Sam Anderson, this show is where the real stories get told unfiltered, unpolished, and unapologetically powerful.

Whether you're navigating burnout, grief, mental health, caregiving, or the quiet ache of rebuilding your life, you're not alone.


Through soul-deep conversations, raw solo episodes, and stories of survival and rebirth, The Phoenix Table invites you to pull up a chair and exhale. We’re exploring the concepts of grit, grief and growth.


This is not a space for toxic positivity or surface-level advice. It’s for the people who’ve been through it, are still in it, and are determined to rise anyway.

You’ll hear from guests who’ve lost everything and started over, who’ve cared through crises, loved through darkness, and dared to dream again. And you’ll hear from Sam—honestly, vulnerably, fiercely—as they share their path from ashes to alignment.


If you're ready to feel seen and be inspired, we invite you to pull up a chair.


🔥 New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe and let's rise better together.

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Episodes
  • Coffee Break: How to Heal Together Without Losing Yourself

    Coffee Break: How to Heal Together Without Losing Yourself
    Oct 29 2025

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    In this solo episode of The Phoenix Table, Sam opens up about what it really means to love someone through their healing — and how to stay whole while doing it.

    She reflects on the quiet, complicated space between care and self-preservation: the moments when you want to help, but you’re scared of saying the wrong thing; when you hold back to keep the peace and end up feeling disconnected instead.

    Through honest storytelling, Sam shares what she’s learned about partnership, communication, and the courage it takes to tell the truth — even when it’s messy. It’s a reminder that love isn’t about fixing or saving someone. It’s about learning to walk beside them, without losing yourself.

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    14 mins
  • How a 2,500-Mile Bike Ride Helped Travis Scott Heal and Redefine Strength

    How a 2,500-Mile Bike Ride Helped Travis Scott Heal and Redefine Strength
    Oct 22 2025

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    In this episode of The Phoenix Table, we sit down with Travis Scott, who transformed a period of intense depression and grief into an extraordinary 2,500-mile journey on a bicycle.

    Travis shares the emotional weight of losing his cousin Brent, a dedicated cyclist, and how the unexpected acquisition of Brent’s Trek Madone road bike became the spark he needed to find new purpose. He realized that this monumental challenge—riding from Spokane, Washington, to Indianapolis, Indiana—could not only honor his cousin but also fuel a mission to help others.

    This episode is a powerful exploration of grief, the mind-body connection, and how finding a singular purpose can be the ride of your life.

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    The Phoenix Table is where raw stories rise from the fire. If today’s episode moved you, consider subscribing and leaving a review — it helps others find this space.

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    🎙️ Subscribe for New episodes every Wednesday.

    🔥 Stay Connected:

    The Phoenix Table is where raw stories rise from the fire. If today’s episode moved you, consider subscribing and leaving a review — it helps others find this space.

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    38 mins
  • Rising After the Fall: Nicole Donnelly on Losing Everything and Rebuilding with Purpose

    Rising After the Fall: Nicole Donnelly on Losing Everything and Rebuilding with Purpose
    Oct 15 2025

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    In this episode of The Phoenix Table, Nicole Donnelly shares her journey as an entrepreneur, detailing the rise and challenges of her company Baby Legs, the emotional and financial struggles during economic downturns, and the importance of resilience and connection.

    Through it all, she reflects on the power of resilience, connection, and storytelling, and the joy she’s found in rebuilding a life that’s grounded in integrity, purpose, and love.

    This conversation is a reminder that even in our hardest seasons, there’s beauty in starting again and strength in choosing to tell our story with honesty and grace.

    Trigger Warning: This episode includes references to sexual assault and may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening.

    Support the show

    🎙️ Subscribe for New episodes every Wednesday.

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    The Phoenix Table is where raw stories rise from the fire. If today’s episode moved you, consider subscribing and leaving a review — it helps others find this space.

    • Subscribe to the newsletter for reflections and behind-the-scenes content.
    • Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thephoenixtable/
    • Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanderson41/

    Support the show

    🎙️ Subscribe for New episodes every Wednesday.

    🔥 Stay Connected:

    The Phoenix Table is where raw stories rise from the fire. If today’s episode moved you, consider subscribing and leaving a review — it helps others find this space.

    • Subscribe to the newsletter for reflections and behind-the-scenes content.
    • Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thephoenixtable/
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    34 mins
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