In her quest for answers, Samantha turned to a naturopathic doctor, and her life took a dramatic turn. With newfound guidance, she embraced her path to wellness, eventually welcoming back-to-back pregnancies. Yet, the busy life of a mother later led her astray from her newfound well-being.

Then, in January of 2016, an unexpected event reshaped Samantha's life. A motor vehicle accident involving Samantha and her eldest child exposed the shortcomings of Western Medicine. For eight long months, she endured an undiagnosed concussion, ultimately leaving her with Chronic Post Concussion Syndrome. In the end, March/April of 2017 brought another revelation: Samantha was diagnosed with Celiac disease and food allergies. A journey into dietary restrictions began as she discovered that her children, too, had food allergies. The Wendt household eliminated gluten, dairy, corn, soy, peanuts, almonds, and eggs.

To add another layer of complexity, it was revealed, 21 months after the accident, that Samantha had been living with a broken hand. This realization led to an almost four-hour surgery to mend her hand.

As if these challenges weren't enough, the Wendt family faced yet another blow in April 2020 when their naturopathic doctor passed away. This tragedy prompted Samantha to embark on a deep dive into discovering how she could better serve her family and those around her.

Samantha's commitment to well-being drove her to enroll in Trinity School of Natural Health as a Certified Master Herbalist in September 2020. On January 31, 2021, exactly five years after the accident that changed her life, Samantha completed her studies and was proudly awarded her Certificate as a Certified Master Herbalist.

But her journey didn't stop there. She pursued further education to become a Certified ZYTO Specialist, completing her training on March 28, 2021. A few days later, she received her certificate.

In October 2021, Samantha became a SHAPE ReClaimed Practitioner, dedicated to transforming lives in South Central Minnesota, USA, and Canada by eradicating inflammation, balancing hormones, and managing weight.

Samantha's passion for helping others knows no bounds. She even learned how to perform facial diagnoses and, in March 2022, became a Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard. She wears many hats as a busy mom but never lets a Western Medicine diagnosis define her.

Bringing her journey full circle, in January 2023, Samantha became a Certified Facial Analysis expert, with the unique ability to read people's faces to understand their wellness and personality.

When she's not dedicating herself to restoring the voices of others in their quest for wellness, Samantha cherishes the outdoors, her creative pursuits, quality family time, and advocacy for individuals with food allergies and traumatic brain injuries, particularly Chronic Post-Concussion Syndrome. She's a swimmer, a nurturer of her intuitive abilities, and so much more. Samantha is also a published author and a multifaceted speaker. At the heart of it all, she places her faith in God, the guiding force in her remarkable journey from the graveyard of sugar addiction to the embodiment of a wellness warrior.