Samantha Smerechniak: From Burnout to Biohacking

A journalist’s wake-up call to longevity, lifestyle optimization, and sustainable performance

Samantha Smerechniak DEC 2025

Samantha Smerechniak is a journalist and content creator whose passion for storytelling has shaped her career, while her interest in wellness was forged through lived experience.

She studied Broadcast Journalism at Boston University and began her career working in major newsrooms, including FOX Business Network, CBS News London, and WHDH Boston. As a young journalist, she thrived on the energy of breaking news and life on camera, but the demanding schedule, early mornings, and emotional stress eventually took a toll on her health.

The physical toll of the job became impossible to ignore, leaving her chronically fatigued, nutritionally depleted, and disconnected from her physical health.

Recognizing that the career she loved was no longer aligned with the life she wanted, Samantha took a leap of faith and left her role as a news anchor to start her own social media management business. She now works with leading brands to drive millions of views and scale their digital presence - on her own terms.

Today, Samantha sets her own schedule and prioritizes sleep, daily movement, and whole-food nutrition - changes that have been transformative for her energy and endurance.

A lifelong foodie, she enjoys exploring new cuisines while remaining intentional about what fuels her body, embracing home-cooked meals and a more mindful approach to nutrition. 

Through trial, education, and consistency, she has gained a deep appreciation for the role everyday habits play in long-term health, far removed from her days of graveyard shifts in the newsroom.

Today, Samantha combines her background in journalism, on-camera storytelling, and wellness as part of the Biohack Yourself team.

Based in New York City, she is constantly uncovering the latest and most compelling stories in biohacking and longevity. With unparalleled access to experts, innovation, and world-class events, the city offers endless possibilities and never a shortage of stories to tell.

Through her content, Samantha educates and inspires audiences to better understand their health and the impact of everyday lifestyle choices.

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