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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.
Thursday Tea with Sami
Why 98% of Diets Fail: Breaking Free from Diet Culture with Weight Loss Therapist Dr. Candice Seti
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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 and what to do instead.
Did you know that 98% of diets fail? If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of losing weight and gaining it back, this episode is for you.
Dr. Seti brings her unique blend of psychology, nutrition, fitness, and sleep expertise to break down the real reasons behind our complicated relationship with food — and how to finally change it for good.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why diet culture is designed to keep you stuck in the yo-yo cycle
- The emotional and psychological cost of chronic dieting
- How stress and cortisol silently sabotage your weight management goals
- The surprising connection between sleep quality and cravings, metabolism, and hunger hormones
- What mindful eating actually looks like in everyday life
- How to shift from a weight loss mindset to a sustainable health mindset
- Practical tips for building self-compassion and a healthier body image
Key takeaway: You are not stuck. Whether you've been yo-yo dieting for 2 years or 20, long-term sustainable change is always possible — and it starts with understanding yourself.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Candice Seti:
- Website: meonlybetter.com | theweightlosstherapist.com
- Free Sleep Tips Guide: available on her website
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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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