Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I miss me”? Somewhere between taking care of everyone else, keeping life moving, and getting everything done, it’s easy to lose touch with the parts of yourself that make you feel creative, connected, joyful, and fully alive. In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with one of her best friends, artist, jewelry designer, and Fully Expressed co-host Samantha Hollingsworth, to explore female friendship, creativity, and what it means to become fully expressed. They talk about why women need friendships where they can stop performing and feel completely seen, what makes a relationship feel safe and reciprocal, and why deeper connections become especially meaningful in midlife. Samantha also shares her unconventional journey through multiple careers and creative pursuits, and why women don’t have to choose one passion or stay on one path forever. Plus, she and Dr. Mariza dive into their shared love of fiction and how books can reconnect us with imagination, possibility, and joy. If you’re craving deeper friendships, more creativity, or simply want to feel more like you again, this episode is for you. Listen now for a heartfelt conversation about friendship, creativity, and finding your way back to yourself. SAMANTHA HOLLINGSWORTH Samantha Hollingsworth is an artist, creative, jewelry designer, Pilates instructor, and co-host of the Fully Expressed podcast and community. After exploring careers in film, movement, voiceover, and other creative fields, Samantha found her way into jewelry design and now creates custom pieces while preparing to launch her own line, Slater by Samantha. At the heart of her work is a passion for storytelling, creativity, deep female friendship, and creating spaces where women feel truly seen. IN THIS EPISODE What it actually means to live a fully expressed life Why you don’t have to choose just one passion or path How safe female friendships help us become more ourselves What to look for when building deeper friendships in midlife Why friendship requires vulnerability, discernment, and accountability How books can provide escape, imagination, and connection Why creativity belongs to everyone, not just artists Giving yourself permission to start over and write a new story at any age QUOTES“Women need women. Like, that’s how we thrive.” “Friendship is messy.” “You can make whatever life you want.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Find inspiration, connection, and meaningful reads. Join the Book Club now! https://drmariza.com/bookclub Use code DRMARIZA and get 10% off on your Womeness Order https://www.womaness.com/DRMARIZA The Fully Expressed Website The Fully Expressed Community The Fully Expressed Podcast Samantha Hollingsworth Instagram Samantha Hollingsworth Website RELATED EPISODES 766: The Weight You Lose Isn’t Always the Biggest Transformation: The Part of GLP-1s Nobody Talks About with Dr. Alexandra Sowa 765: How Do You Hold It Together When You’re Falling Apart Inside with Amy Morin 764: Why Your Nervous System Feels Dysregulated (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right) with Roseann Capanna-Hodge 761: Finding Your Way Back to Pleasure and Feeling Fully Alive with Gabriella Espinosa

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