Surviving Domestic Violence, Addiction, and Grief | with Samantha Schulte
What does it take to rebuild your life after domestic violence, addiction, and unimaginable trauma?
In this episode of Sh*ts F*cked, Paris sits down with Samantha Schulte, founder of The Survivor Hustler and The Survivor Service, to unpack her story of surviving abuse, addiction, and loss, and how she turned pain into purpose.
Samantha opens up about the years she spent in an abusive marriage and the devastating end… her husband’s suicide during a police siege after she tried to leave. It was a final, violent act of control, but it wasn’t the end of her story.
Now sober and thriving, Samantha has dedicated her life to helping other survivors reclaim their worth and rewrite the stories they were handed. Through The Survivor Service, she supports people navigating recovery, trauma, and the long road back to themselves.
This episode is confronting, and deeply human; a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt trapped by their past but knows they want more from life.
What we cover:
Surviving domestic and family violence
Addiction and trauma recovery
Grief, loss, and the impact of suicide
Rebuilding identity and self-worth after abuse
Creating The Survivor Hustler as a platform for healing
The power of lived experience and helping others rise
