Hi, I’m Samantha Wendt!

From a young child, I was taught how to wear my clothes, how to style my hair, and, most of all, how to hide my emotions so no one would see the pain inside. Those lessons followed me into adulthood. By my mid-20s, I was over 240 pounds, exhausted, and trapped in a sugar addiction I called comfort—but it was really my crutch in a world that dismissed me. I followed every doctor’s order, every diet, every rule… until it nearly cost me my life.

I carried trauma like a shadow—bullying, harassment, abuse, and silence—but I survived. Then a naturopathic doctor looked me in the eyes and said, “If you don’t change, by thirty you’ll be gone.” That moment shattered me—but it also lit a fire I couldn’t ignore. I began reclaiming myself—losing over 80 pounds, breaking free from sugar, and awakening spiritually and physically.

Life didn’t pause. Miscarriage. Years of longing for a child. A car accident that left me with an undiagnosed concussion and broken hand. And in 2020, when the doctor who first saved me passed away, God whispered, “Now it’s your turn.” That was the moment my calling ignited.

Through all the storms, my husband stood with me, and together we welcomed our daughter—the child who became the heartbeat of our home and the reminder that restoration is possible, even after deep brokenness. My family witnessed my healing firsthand: my trauma, my faith, and the God-led restoration that became my mission.

I pursued certification not for accolades, but for obedience—becoming a Certified Master Herbalist, Facial Analysis Master, Trauma-Informed Coach, and SHAPE ReClaimed Practitioner. Today, with God, I lead Empowered by Nature Wellness Center, guiding women who have been silenced, dismissed, and overlooked to reclaim their bodies, identities, and God-given purpose.

When I’m not ministering healing, you’ll find me hiking in the woods, swimming, or enjoying time with my husband, daughter, and dog. I am reminded daily that ashes truly can become anointed.