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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 relationships and make daily choices. Amber shares her personal journey through a life-altering health crisis at 21 that led her to integrative health and Eastern philosophy, and explains why that inner critical voice isn't a flaw — it's a protective mechanism that may have outlived its purpose.

Together, they unpack how the inner critic shows up across the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and, more importantly, what you can do to start shifting it — without shaming yourself in the process. From personifying your inner critic as a supervillain to the simple practice of accepting a compliment, this episode is full of practical, grounded tools for building a kinder, more trusting relationship with yourself.

Whether you feel behind on your wellness journey or you're just starting to notice that voice in your head, this episode meets you exactly where you are.

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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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