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Thursday Tea with Sami
"Thursday Tea with Sami" offers insightful conversations on living well, blending practical tips and inspiring stories to help you nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Each episode dives into everyday habits that can lead to a healthier, more balanced life.
Episodes
42 episodes
Nervous System Regulation 101: Healing Chronic Illness from the Inside Out
Chronic Illness & the Nervous System: Healing the Mind-Body Connection with Christina KantzavelosWhat if chronic illness isn't just something happening to your body, but a signal that your whole system — mind, body, a...
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What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You: Nutrition, Genetics & Emotional Health with Dr. Sharad Paul
What if your skin could tell you something your doctor hasn't figured out yet? In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Samia Estrada sits down with Dr. Sharad Paul — physician, professor, and author of Biohacking Your Genes — t...
From the Playing Field to Everyday Life: The Psychology of Thriving
High performance isn't reserved for professional athletes.In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, I sit down with Dr. Jonathan "JJ" Jenkins, clinical and sport psychologist, educator, and co-author of Mentality Wins,...
Ditch "No Pain, No Gain": The Smarter Way to Move for Energy, Mood, and Mental Clarity
What if the key to better energy, focus, and mental clarity wasn't a 60-minute workout — but a few minutes of movement sprinkled throughout your day? In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, Dr. Sami Estrada sits down with Lois Manzella March...
That Voice in Your Head: Understanding Your Inner Critic with Amber Mikesell
In this episode, Dr. Samia sits down with Amber Mikesell, founder of Suivera and author of Silence Your Inner Critic, to explore how our inner dialogue quietly shapes everything — from how we sleep and move, to how we show up in relati...
When Doing More Stops Working: Nervous System Healing with Alyssa Booth
Do you look like you have it all together on the outside while quietly running on stress, overwhelm, and survival mode on the inside? You're not alone — and there's actually a name for it. In this episode, Dr. Samia Estrada sits down with licen...
Why Your Clutter Is Stressing You Out (And What to Do About It)
Ever feel drained just looking around your home? You're not imagining it — your environment has a real impact on your stress levels and mental clarity. In this week's episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, Dr. Samia Estrada sits down with ...
Your Skin Is Sending You a Signal — Are You Listening?
What if your skin condition was actually a signal — not just a symptom to manage? In this week's episode, Dr. Samia Estrada sits down with Gayle Pritchard, a holistic therapist and rosacea mentor who spent over 10 years navigating her own chron...
Anxiety Is Not Your Enemy: Understanding Your Nervous System with Alexandria Williams
Is anxiety running your life — or is it trying to help you? In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, licensed professional counselor and nervous system expert Alexandria Williams joins us to completely reframe the way we think about anxiety, ...
One Year
Here's an episode description for this anniversary episode:Episode Description:In this special anniversary episode, Dr. Samia Estrada pauses to reflect on one full year of Thursday Tea with Sami. Released on a meaningful da...
Why Connection Matters for Mental Health, Longevity, and Well-Being
What if connection is one of the most powerful forms of medicine we have?In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, Dr. Samia Estrada sits down with Tamika Carlton, relationship coach and host of The Real Connect<...
How Nutrition Supports Mental Health, Addiction Recovery & Cravings
Can what you eat affect your mood, your cravings, and even your recovery from addiction? In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, host Dr. Samia Estrada sits down with Charlotte Abbate, Certified Nutrition Specialist and Certified Dietitian N...
Happy Starts at Home: How Your Space Shapes Your Health, Habits & Happiness
Did you know your home could be quietly working against your mental health, sleep, and daily habits — without you even realizing it? In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, Dr. Samia Estrada sits down with Rebecca West, author of Happy S...
Tired, Foggy & Emotional? Your Airway Might Be the Answer
What if the anxiety, brain fog, or depression you've been struggling with isn't just in your head — but in your airway? In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, Dr. Sami Estrada sits down with Dr. Max Kerr, a dentist and sleep health expert, ...
Why 98% of Diets Fail: Breaking Free from Diet Culture with Weight Loss Therapist Dr. Candice Seti
In this week's episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, Dr. Samia Estrada sits down with Dr. Candice Seti — licensed clinical psychologist and founder of The Weight Loss Therapist — for an eye-opening conversation about why dieting is failing us a...
Posture Isn’t What You Think: Ellie Dalton on Pain, Movement, and Stress
Posture, chronic pain, stress, sleep, and movement are more connected than most people realize. In this episode, Dr. Sami Estrada talks with Ellie Dalton (Posture Ellie) about why posture is not just about “sitting up straight,” b...
Food Allergies, Mental Health & Hidden Symptoms: What Your Body Might Be Telling You | Kathlena “The Allergy Chef”
Can food affect your mental health, mood, or unexplained symptoms?In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, Dr. Samia Estrada sits down with Kathlena “The Allergy Chef”, a food allergy expert who has lived with over 200 food allergies ...
Why We Feel Like We Don’t Belong: Culture, Identity, and Mental Health
What’s the difference between belonging and fitting in—and why do so many people feel like they don’t fully belong anywhere?In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, Dr. Sami Estrada sits down with clinical psychologist ...
From Gut to Glow: The Real Impact of Your Microbiome
What if your fatigue, brain fog, skin flare-ups, or mood swings had something to do with your gut? In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, Dr. Samia Estrada welcomes Alicia Galvin, MEd, RD, IFNCP, Head of Scientific Affairs at ...
The Couple Bubble: How to Protect Your Relationship in a Busy World
What if strengthening your relationship could improve your sleep, lower stress, and support your overall health?In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami: Your Sip of Wellness and Mental Health, Dr. Samia Estrada sits down with
Hydration for Energy, Focus, Mood & Sleep (Nita Talwar, Founder of Uppy!)
In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami: Your Sip of Wellness and Mental Health, Dr. Samia Estrada sits down with Nita Talwar, founder of Uppy!, to talk about one of the most overlooked foundations of wellness: hydrati...
Biofeedback Explained: The Science of Stress Reduction and Pain Relief with Kristin Derus Dore
What if stress isn’t only something you “manage” with willpower—but something your body can learn to regulate more effectively?In today’s episode, Dr. Sami Estrada sits down with Kristin Derus Dore, a biofeedback practitioner
Herbalism for Beginners: Everyday “Weeds” for Natural Wellness & Self-Care (with Michelle McAninch)
What if the “weeds” in your backyard are actually part of your wellness toolkit?In this inspiring episode of Thursday Tea with Sami: Your Sip of Wellness and Mental Health, Dr. Samia Estrada, Psy.D., DipABLM sits down with Mich...
Renewalism: Energy, Conscious Leadership, and Simple Daily Practices to Prevent Burnout
What if renewal didn’t require a major life overhaul—but simply a shift in awareness?In this deeply grounding episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, Dr. Samia Estrada sits down with Sandeep Nath, creator of the Renewalism Mov...
Strength Over Weight Loss: Sustainable Wellness, Strength Training & Metabolic Health (Fjorino Musaku)
What if “getting healthy” wasn’t about dieting or chasing a number on the scale—but about building strength, consistency, and confidence in your body?In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami: Your Sip of Wellness and Mental He...