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Mindful Eating for Real Life: Food Freedom, Sustainable Healthy Habits & Wellness with Barry Abrams
Thursday Tea with Sami
What does “healthy” look like when you’re living in the real world—busy schedules, stress, travel, cravings, and all?
In this warm, honest conversation, Dr. Sami Estrada sits down with Barry Abrams, a voice artist who used the pandemic as a turning point to create sustainable lifestyle changes alongside his wife. Barry shares how his mindset shifted from dieting to wellness, why the goal of eating is simply to be “not hungry” (not stuffed), and how he balances discipline with compassion—because sometimes you just need a diner burger, and that’s part of being human.
You’ll also hear Barry’s practical, doable strategies:
- “Dinner and done” (and why nighttime snacking—even on “healthy” foods—adds up)
- A simple way to enjoy “treats” without overdoing it (especially on vacations/cruises)
- Carb timing for energy and better sleep
- Easy, satisfying swaps (hello portobello mushroom “bun” and rutabaga fries)
- Why stretching is his #1 daily practice (free, simple, and makes you feel good)
- How movement supports presence, performance, and stamina—especially in voice work
- The power of support at home: “First they ask why… then they ask how.”
If you’re tired of all-or-nothing wellness, this episode is a grounding reminder: you don’t need perfection—you need a plan you can repeat.
Connect with Barry:
Website: BarryAbramsVoice.com
Find his audiobook performances on Audible & Amazon
Social: @BAbramsVoice (plus his thoroughbred racing vlog, The Far Turn)
Connect with Dr. Sami / Dignus Wellness:
DignusWellness.com
Your journey to wellness starts here. 💛
Find Samia Estrada of Dignus Wellness on social media @DignusWellness
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🎶Special thanks to Nothing Short of Tragic for creating the amazing music you hear in our intro and outro—bringing the perfect vibe to each episode!
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Disclaimer:
This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or mental health care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapeutic or clinician–patient relationship.
The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Dr. Samia Estrada, Psy.D., DipABLM, or Dignus Wellness. Content discussed on this podcast reflects general wellness, lifestyle medicine, and mental health education and may not be appropriate for everyone.
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