Thursday Tea with Sami

In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, Dr. Xiaolong Li discusses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its application in various aspects of life, including anxiety management, parenting, and the importance of focusing on values over achievements. The conversation highlights the differences between ACT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the challenges faced by young adults in achieving fulfillment, and the significan...

In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, I sit down with Dr. Heather Martarella, a clinical psychologist specializing in sleep and gratitude. We explore what really happens in your brain and body during sleep, how modern life interferes with rest, and the powerful connection between gratitude practices and better sleep. Dr. Martarella shares insights from her clinical work, practical tools you can use tonight, and the science beh...

Episode Description:
In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami: Your Sip of Wellness and Mental Health, we dive into the fascinating world of the gut microbiome—and why the growing buzz around eating 30 different plant foods a week might actually be worth your attention. I’m not here to push a trend but to explore the science with you, helping you understand how your gut influences your brain, your mood, and your overall sense...

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In this engaging conversation, Dr. David Sabgir discusses the transformative power of walking for both physical and mental health. He shares insights from his program, Walk with a Doc, emphasizing the importance of accountability and community in promoting physical activity. The discussion covers the significant health benefits of walking, including its role in reducing heart disease and improving mental well-being...

In this enlightening episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, Dr. Patricia Eaton delves into the multifaceted concept of self-care, emphasizing its critical role in maintaining mental and emotional well-being. Often misunderstood as mere indulgence, self-care encompasses essential practices that support our holistic health—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.

Dr. Eaton explores:

• The four dimensions of self-care: physical, m...

 In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, clinical psychologist Dr. Micaela Birt discusses the complexities of parenting and emphasizes the importance of self-care, self-compassion, and gratitude in maintaining mental health and overall well-being. Through personal stories and insights grounded in positive psychology, she explores how parenting challenges, parental pressures, and sleep deprivation impact happiness—and why it’s ok...

Episode 2 – What We All Think of as Wellness

In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, we explore what wellness really looks like in real life—not as a perfect routine, but as small, sustainable choices that help us feel better from the inside out.

We’ll talk about everyday ways to support your health through movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, connection, and mindful consumption—all backed by peer-reviewed research. You’...

Episode 1: Welcome to Thursday Tea with Sami - Let’s Begin the Wellness Journey

In this very first episode, I’m excited to introduce you to Thursday Tea with Sami: Your Sip of Wellness and Mental Health. Join me as I share a bit about my own journey toward wellness, inspired by the lessons I’ve learned from my grandparents and growing up in a multigenerational home. Together, we’ll explore simple, practical ways to live healthier li...