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
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, stress, and emotional regulation.
Alexandria shares how anxiety isn't a flaw or a malfunction — it's a signal, like a check engine light, trying to get your attention...
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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 date — her grandfather's birthday — Sami shares the personal story behind why this podcast exists and the core lessons that kept showing up across every conversation this year.
From buildin...
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, for a heartfelt conversation about how connection, emotional wellness, boundaries, and daily routines shape both our mental and physical health.
Tamika shares her personal journey into relationship coaching...
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 Nutritionist, to explore the powerful connection between food, brain chemistry, and mental wellness.
Charlotte breaks down how whole food nutrition supports addiction recovery, ...
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 Starts at Home and design psychology specialist, to explore how our living spaces shape everything from how we cope with stress to how well we sleep, eat, move, and even heal from ...
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, for a conversation that just might change the way you think about sleep forever.
Dr. Kerr shares the deeply personal story of how his mother-in-law's stroke and ...
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...
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,” but about improving the way the whole body moves.
Ellie shares how posture therapy can help reduce pain, improve breathing, support better sleep, and influence stress and nervous system regul...
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 and intolerances. After spending more than 20 years searching for answers, Kathlena discovered that food can trigger symptoms far beyond the commonly recognized allergic rea...
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 Kailyn Bobb, PsyD to explore the psychology of acculturation, identity, and the human need for belonging. Together, they unpack why people often feel caught between cultures, expectations, family va...
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 Microbiome Labs, for a deep-yet-accessible conversation about microbiome health and why it matters for everyday life.
Together, we cover:
- What the microbiome is (and why it’s more than “j...
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 Michelle Garraway, Registered Social Worker and founder of The Relationship Agency (Ajax & Oshawa, Ontario), to explore why human connection is one of the most powerful—and often overlook...
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: hydration.
Nita shares why many people are mildly dehydrated without realizing it, the early signs of dehydration (like headaches, low energy, poor focus, sleep issues, and muscle cramps), and why waiting un...
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 whose work focuses on FDA-approved biofeedback for stress reduction and pain management. Kristin breaks down what biofeedback is (in normal-people language), what happens in the body during fig...
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 Michelle McAninch, founder of Tamarac Garden, to explore the heart of herbalism and how everyday plants can support natural wellness and self-care.
Michelle shares the personal story that sparked h...
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 Movement, to explore how energy, consciousness, and simple daily habits can help prevent burnout and restore clarity—both personally and professionally.
Sandeep shares his journey from corporate leaders...
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 Health, Dr. Samia Estrada (clinical psychologist and lifestyle medicine specialist) sits down with Fjorino Musaku, a wellness professional with a powerful story: from being the overweight kid in...
What if balance isn’t something you “achieve”… but something you practice—over and over again?
In this episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, Dr. Sami Estrada sits down with Dr. Haley Parker, integrative medicine leader and educator, to explore East Asian Medicine and how acupuncture, herbs, breathwork, and movement can support real-life wellness—especially for stress, burnout, pain, and women’s health.
Dr. Parker shares ...
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 “no...
In today’s powerful episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, I’m joined by the remarkable Vera Ventura — life coach, yoga instructor, founder of Breast Cancer Goddess, and four-time cancer survivor whose story defies all odds.
Diagnosed with stage IV cancer and given only months to live, Vera chose a radically integrative path: combining Western medicine with fasting, mindset work, metabolic approaches, and deep spiritual ...
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