The Phoenix Table
Welcome to The Phoenix Table—a podcast for anyone rising through the messy middle.
Hosted by entrepreneur, parent, and storyteller Sam Anderson, this show is where the real stories get told unfiltered, unpolished, and unapologetically powerful.
Whether you're navigating burnout, grief, mental health, caregiving, or the quiet ache of rebuilding your life, you're not alone.
Through soul-deep conversations, raw solo episodes, and stories of survival and rebirth, The Phoenix Table invites you to pull up a chair and exhale. We’re exploring the concepts of grit, grief and growth.
This is not a space for toxic positivity or surface-level advice. It’s for the people who’ve been through it, are still in it, and are determined to rise anyway.
You’ll hear from guests who’ve lost everything and started over, who’ve cared through crises, loved through darkness, and dared to dream again. And you’ll hear from Sam—honestly, vulnerably, fiercely—as they share their path from ashes to alignment.
If you're ready to feel seen and be inspired, we invite you to pull up a chair.
🔥 New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe and let's rise better together.
The Phoenix Table
From CEO to Caregiver: A Daughter’s Journey Through Alzheimer’s with Sarah Medilo
In this raw and heartfelt episode of The Phoenix Table, Sarah shares her journey of shifting from the CEO of a top HubSpot agency in the Philippines to becoming the full-time caregiver for her mother diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
She opens up about the hard decisions, the grief of watching her mom fade, and the surprising lessons she discovered along the way—about identity, leadership, and what truly matters. From hospital scares to family council meetings, Sarah’s story captures both the heartbreak and the grace of caregiving.
This is a story of letting go of titles, redefining success, and choosing presence over ego. It’s also a reminder that leadership is not about status—it’s about love, values, and the impact we leave on others.
Whether you’re a caregiver yourself, navigating family challenges, or simply seeking a story of resilience and perspective, this conversation will remind you to pause, breathe, and hold on to what matters most.
🎙️ Subscribe for New episodes every Wednesday.
🔥 Stay Connected:
The Phoenix Table is where raw stories rise from the fire. If today’s episode moved you, consider subscribing and leaving a review — it helps others find this space.
- Subscribe to the newsletter for reflections and behind-the-scenes content.
- Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thephoenixtable/
- Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanderson41/
