Before she was the founder of a global wellness platform, Sam Cutler was burning the candle at both ends–juggling a fast-paced career in luxury fashion by day and building her blog by night, all while quietly battling chronic inflammation, fatigue, and anxiety.
The turning point? Realizing that no amount of hustle could outrun a body in burnout. That wake-up call led her down a very different path–one rooted in anti-inflammatory eating, gut health, and a more mindful approach to wellness.
We sat down with Sam to unpack her journey–from fashion industry hustle to a full-blown health collapse, to leading a wellness revolution that’s helping women in over 70 countries take their power back, one whole-food meal at a time. Her story is honest, her approach is grounded, and her mission? Way bigger than just ditching gluten and dairy.
Chronic Inflammation: The Wake-Up Call
Sam’s career started with late nights, endless events, skipped meals, and too much caffeine. From the outside, it looked glamorous. Inside, she was dealing with chronic inflammation, acne, digestive issues, and total burnout.
The symptoms piled up: a stomach ulcer, anxiety, exhaustion. That was her sign to step away. She left her corporate role and shifted her blog toward healing–embracing whole foods, stress management, and a functional approach to health. “At the time, I wasn’t trying to build a brand–I just needed to get better,” she told us.
How Sam Prepped for Her Wedding (Without the Crash Diet)
In the weeks before her wedding, Sam stuck to what she knew worked: anti-inflammatory meals that left her grounded, not deprived. Her wedding prep wellness routine included infrared sauna, red light therapy, lymphatic drainage, and IV drips–all focused on circulation, detox, and feeling her best.
“I wasn’t trying to shrink myself,” she said. “I just wanted to be clear-headed and fully present.” That same balanced, non-restrictive approach now shapes how she supports women preparing for big life moments without sacrificing their well-being.
The Wedding Video That Went Viral
Cut to her wedding day, Sam documented what she ate–gluten-free, dairy-free meals, bloat support supplements, and a full plate of food. Just being real. But when she posted the video to TikTok, the internet went wild.
Strangers accused her of starving her guests. But her audience saw the truth: a woman taking care of her body without apology. “That video brought in thousands of messages from women who felt the same,” she said. “It made me realize this wasn’t just my story anymore.”
Turning Her Healing Into a Platform: Mindfull Was Born
In response to the overwhelming demand, Sam launched Mindfull–a wellness app focused on anti-inflammatory living. Inside, users get access to whole-food meal plans, anti-inflammatory recipes, cooking videos, and an international community of women who want to feel better in their bodies.
“It’s not about cutting everything out,” Sam said. “It’s about learning what actually makes you feel good–and building habits that last.”
Today, Mindfull supports women in over 70 countries and continues to grow as a trusted resource for those managing inflammation, gut issues, and hormonal imbalances.
Entrepreneurship Meets Empathy
Sam’s brand is rooted in lived experience. She’s not preaching from a pedestal–she’s walking the walk. Whether she’s mentoring women through their first elimination phase or connecting with other female founders, she leads with compassion.
“I think a lot of women become health coaches to heal themselves first,” she said. “That’s not something to hide–that’s where the power is.”
The Takeaway: Build What You Wish Existed
Sam Cutler’s story isn’t just about healing chronic inflammation or going viral for a wedding smoothie. It’s about building what she needed most—a supportive, accessible, female-focused wellness community rooted in real food and real talk.
Tired of the noise and gimmicks of diet culture? Sam cuts through it all with a blueprint that actually works. Watch the full episode here!
