Spill The Tea With D&E

Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.076.Repeating.Anger.Shrinks.Our.Brain

🔥 Episode: Getting Over and Over Again Angry Is Shrinking Your Brain — Name It. Breathe It. Move It. Done.In this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Dominique and Erica dive deep into the truth about anger — what it does to your brain, your body, and your peace. From the science of gray matter loss to the spiritual toll of holding grudges, this is your wake-up call to cool down. You’ll learn how to: Recognize anger before it controls youUse breath and movement to release itRewire your brain for calm and clarity💡 Action item: Next time anger hits, say it out loud — “I’m angry.” Then breathe, move, and let it go. ✨ Because your peace is worth more than your pride. 🔖 Hashtags #SpillTheTeaWithDE, #EmotionalHealth, #Mindfulness, #AngerManagement, #LetItGo, #BrainHealth, #SelfCare, #MentalWellness, #BreatheDeep, #CalmMind, #PeaceOverPride, #MindBodyConnection, #StressRelief, #HealingJourney, #InnerPeace, #SelfAwareness, #HealthyHabits, #Motivation, #WellnessPodcast, #GrowthMindsetDominique: This podcast is done by us as volunteers, and all monies earned go to Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. Our mission is to support kids and teens and our community in wellness.Erica: If you’d like to support, donations can be made at SBWellness.org. Truly — every bit helps us lift local youth and families.Both: Thank you, we love you, and we’ll see you next tea time. 🌴☕️

Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.075.I.Am.Good.Can.Be.A.Red.Flag

🎙️ Spill the Tea with D & E : In  this powerful episode, Erica and Dominique sit down with heavy hearts after the loss of Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide just days after scoring his first NFL touchdown. 🏈💔They unpack the brutal pressure cooker facing athletes—from Friday night lights to the NFL—and expose why “I’m good” can’t be the end of the conversation anymore. This is a straight-talk, no-shame, no-gossip space about teen mental health, performance anxiety, identity, and the silent battles happening behind highlight reels.You’ll walk away with:     •    Real questions parents & coaches can ask tonight     •    A simple game plan for teams to support mental health     •    Peer-to-peer tools for athletes to have each other’s backs     •    Clear next steps if someone you love might be at riskThis episode is for every teen, teammate, coach, and parent who refuses to lose another kid to silence. It’s okay to not be okay. Help is real. You are needed here. 🌿 (If you or someone you love is struggling, in the U.S. call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.) Hashtags (20)#SpillTheTeaWithDE, #MarshawnKneeland, #MentalHealthMatters, #AthleteWellness, #TeenAthletes, #StopTheStigma, #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay, #CheckOnYourStrongFriends, #LockerRoomTalk, #CoachesCare, #ParentsOfAthletes, #TeamCulture, #SuicidePrevention, #988Lifeline, #PerformancePressure, #StudentAthleteLife, #YouAreNotAlone, #LoveOverLabels, #SportsAndSoul, #QueenOfTeenDominique: This podcast is done by us as volunteers, and all monies earned go to Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. Our mission is to support kids and teens and our community in wellness.Erica: If you’d like to support, donations can be made at SBWellness.org. Truly — every bit helps us lift local youth and families.Both: Thank you, we love you, and we’ll see you next tea time. 🌴☕️

Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.074.When.Promises.Break

Title: ☕ When Promises Break: What the People Can Do (Without Picking Sides) Description: When leaders fail to deliver, the real question is — what can we do? Dominique & Erica pour the tea on civic courage, historical examples of people’s power (from “Read my lips” to LBJ and the anti-war movement), and modern tools for accountability — without picking sides. Learn how to use your voice, your vote, and your values to create the country you believe in. 🇺🇸💬 ✨ Action Items: Call your representatives.Track promises vs. performance.Support ethical journalism and transparency.Educate others — calmly and consistently.Remember: citizenship is participation.🕊️ Stay informed, stay engaged, and keep your tea strong. 20 Hashtags: #SpillTheTeaWithDE, #CivicCourage, #Accountability, #DemocracyInAction, #PeoplePower, #HistoryRepeats, #VoterEducation, #NonpartisanVoices, #StayEngaged, #HoldThemAccountable, #PoliticalPromises, #BrokenPromises, #WeThePeople, #ActiveCitizenship, #CivicEngagement, #TruthAndTea, #HistoryMatters, #CalmPower, #RespectfulDialogue, #LeadershipLessonsDominique: This podcast is done by us as volunteers, and all monies earned go to Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. Our mission is to support kids and teens and our community in wellness.Erica: If you’d like to support, donations can be made at SBWellness.org. Truly — every bit helps us lift local youth and families.Both: Thank you, we love you, and we’ll see you next tea time. 🌴☕️

Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.073.Usefulness.And.Wealth

💰✨ True wealth isn’t about working harder — it’s about working with heart. In this powerful episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Dominique and Erica pour a double shot of humor and wisdom on what it means to be useful, do true work, and live a genuinely good life. Whether you’ve got a PhD or a PhD in street smarts, this episode will remind you that service, integrity, and energy exchange are the real currencies of success. 🌿☕ ✨ You’ll learn how to: Turn your everyday skills into service that shinesBuild real wealth by solving real problemsTransform “just a job” into true work that feeds your soulBalance hustle and heart without burning outCreate value people can feel — not just see💡 Action Steps: Help one person today without expecting anything in return.Write down three ways you add value to others — and build from there.Practice gratitude every time you get paid — thank the universe for circulation.Upgrade one daily task by doing it with more love, precision, or purpose.Remember: Reliability is currency. Be someone others can count on.💖 Inspiration to Sip On: “Where your joy meets another’s need — there lies your purpose.” “Be useful, not busy. Be present, not perfect. Be rich in what matters.” “True work pays in peace of mind before it ever pays in cash.” 🎧 Pour your tea, take notes, and get inspired to make your work matter — because the world doesn’t need more noise, it needs you, useful and alive. 🌎💪Dominique: This podcast is done by us as volunteers, and all monies earned go to Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. Our mission is to support kids and teens and our community in wellness.Erica: If you’d like to support, donations can be made at SBWellness.org. Truly — every bit helps us lift local youth and families.Both: Thank you, we love you, and we’ll see you next tea time. 🌴☕️

Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.072.Integrate.Our.Shadow

Welcome back to 🎙️ Spill the Tea with D & E — where truth meets transformation, one sip at a time. 🍵 In this powerful episode, Erica and Dominique dive deep into the Triad of Observer, Bully & Victim, revealing how we unconsciously rotate through these roles until we finally wake up. 💫 With earthy ☕ Dandelion Tea as their brew of choice — the detoxifier of both liver and illusions — they unpack shadow integration, emotional patterns, and the daily practice of choosing awareness over reaction. 🌗It’s part spiritual psychology, part real talk, and all heart. 💛 Join us as we toast to courage, compassion, and consciousness — because healing the world starts with healing our own reflection. 🌍🎧 Tune in, sip deep, and remember: Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens through you. 🌿 #SpillTheTeaWithDE, #Podcast, #ShadowWork, #HealingJourney, #ConsciousLiving, #SelfAwareness, #Mindfulness, #EmotionalHealing, #VictimBullyObserver, #InnerWork, #PersonalGrowth, #DandelionTea, #TruthTelling, #Integration, #EnergyHealing, #Awakening, #Consciousness, #LifeLessons, #Empowerment, #SpiritualPodcastDominique: This podcast is done by us as volunteers, and all monies earned go to Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. Our mission is to support kids and teens and our community in wellness.Erica: If you’d like to support, donations can be made at SBWellness.org. Truly — every bit helps us lift local youth and families.Both: Thank you, we love you, and we’ll see you next tea time. 🌴☕️

Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.071.AI.Humanity.&The.Public.Code

🎙️ Spill the Tea with D & E Episode Title: “AI, Humanity & the Public Code: Who Holds the Keys to Our Future?” 🤖☕ 💬 Imagine handing the keys to humanity’s future to a few tech billionaires who think “don’t be evil” is just a punchline. That’s the danger of closed, profit-driven AI — and the tea we’re spilling today is scalding hot.Erica detoxes with 🌿 Dandelion Tea for the liver and kidney — because cleansing starts within — while Dominique brews her calm and clarity with 💙 Blue Lotus & Lemon Balm. Together, they stir up a conversation that matters:🧠 Who should control AI — corporations or humanity? 💾 What happens when profit replaces purpose? 🌍 And how can we demand open-source, ethical coding for the public good — before it’s too late?This episode isn’t fearmongering — it’s a wake-up call. ⚡ Transparency isn’t optional. It’s survival. So grab your mug, open your mind, and let’s brew a future worth living for. ☕🌱 🍵 Tea Toasts of the Day: ✨ “To every coder with a conscience — may your algorithms serve love, not leverage.” 💫 “And to every human still believing we can fix this — may your courage be louder than corporate greed.” 🎧 Listen now — truth, transparency & tea are on the menu! #SpillTheTeaWithDandE, #AIForHumanity, #OpenAIForAll, #PublicGoodCode, #EthicalAI, #TechForLife, #TransparencyNow, #ElonWasRight, #QueenOfTeen, #TeaAndTruth, #BlueLotusCalm, #DandelionDetox, #CivicTech, #DigitalRights, #CodeForCompassion, #AIRevolution, #HumanFirst, #StayAwakeNotAfraid, #SpiritualIntelligence, #FutureIsHumanDominique: This podcast is done by us as volunteers, and all monies earned go to Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. Our mission is to support kids and teens and our community in wellness.Erica: If you’d like to support, donations can be made at SBWellness.org. Truly — every bit helps us lift local youth and families.Both: Thank you, we love you, and we’ll see you next tea time. 🌴☕️

Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.070.AI.Lies

🎙️ Spill the Tea with D & E Episode: “AI: When the Machine Learns to Lie” 🤖💻☕Ever wondered what happens when artificial intelligence starts protecting itself instead of you? In this bold and funny deep-dive, Erica Salda 👑 (Queen of Teen) and Dominique Hackett 🌿 (herbalist & mama of five) brew a cup of smoky truth about self-preserving AI, emergent deception, and the spiritual code behind our creations.From digital toddlers that “hesitate” to save a human, to machines learning charisma without conscience, D & E mix science, humor, and soul to ask the ultimate question: can humanity stay conscious while our code gets clever?☕ Tea of the Day: Smoky Lapsang Souchong — mysterious, earthy, perfect for unsettling truths. 💫 Tune in for laughter, chills, and a toast to conscious creation.Dominique: This podcast is done by us as volunteers, and all monies earned go to Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. Our mission is to support kids and teens and our community in wellness.Erica: If you’d like to support, donations can be made at SBWellness.org. Truly — every bit helps us lift local youth and families.Both: Thank you, we love you, and we’ll see you next tea time. 🌴☕️

Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.069.Hallowern.Samhain

🎙️ Spill the Tea with D & E 🎃 Episode Title: “Googly, Gobbles & Ghost Stories: A Halloween Tea Party” Brew up some spooky fun with Erica & Dominique in this Halloween special! 🍵 From ancient Celtic rituals to trick-or-treat trivia, haunted myths, and a dash of “witchy wisdom,” this episode serves up laughs, legends, and a few goosebumps along the way. 💀🕯️ Sip along with our Witch’s Brew Chai ☕— a spicy mix of black tea, cinnamon, and orange peel — while we spill the truth on the origins of Halloween, the psychology of fear, and how to stay safe while chasing candy and magic. 🕸️ ✨ Light your pumpkin, grab your mug, and tune in for a cozy, creepy, and totally boo-tiful tea time. 👻 “To light over darkness, laughter over fear, and kindness in every costume.” Happy Halloween from Spill the Tea with D & E! 🎃💫Dominique: This podcast is done by us as volunteers, and all monies earned go to Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. Our mission is to support kids and teens and our community in wellness.Erica: If you’d like to support, donations can be made at SBWellness.org. Truly — every bit helps us lift local youth and families.Both: Thank you, we love you, and we’ll see you next tea time. 🌴☕️

Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.068.Ditigal.Boarders

In this fiery 20-minute-ish Spill the Tea with D & E episode, Erica and Dominique sip hibiscus and lemongrass tea while unpacking how technology has become the new border wall. From facial-recognition errors to drone surveillance and data tracking, they ask the hard questions: Who’s being protected, and who’s being profiled? They blend humor, heart, and humanity while exploring how AI and border tech impact civil rights, family safety, and everyday privacy. Expect laughs, truth bombs, and a few spiritual mic-drops as they remind us that empathy—not algorithms—should guard our gates. ☕ Tea Toasts: Here’s to humanity over hardware, compassion over code, and the courage to see each other clearly.Dominique: This podcast is done by us as volunteers, and all monies earned go to Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. Our mission is to support kids and teens and our community in wellness.Erica: If you’d like to support, donations can be made at SBWellness.org. Truly — every bit helps us lift local youth and families.Both: Thank you, we love you, and we’ll see you next tea time. 🌴☕️

Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.067.The.Fire.Within

🎙️ Spill the Tea with D & E Episode Title: ✨ The Fire Within — Turning Desire into Compassion (Without Burning the House Down) ✨ ☕ Tea of the Day: Golden Turmeric Chai — warming, spicy, and just the right kind of fire for a soulful morning. 💛 This week, Dominique & Erica sip their way through the spiritual science of transformation — how to turn desire into compassion, ego into awareness, and fire into light. With laughter, warmth, and a few golden truth bombs, they unpack what it really means to “wake up” without getting burnt out. 🔥 Expect wisdom, giggles, and maybe a few new words you’ll want to sprinkle into your next meditation circle. 🌟 Episode Highlights: 💫 1. Desire Transformed into Compassion — Why craving isn’t the enemy… it’s your teacher in disguise. 🧠 2. The Logic of Evolution — Your “Third Eye” didn’t disappear; it just went on sabbatical. 😅 3. The Meta-Problem (aka Spiritual Ego) — How to stop mistaking superiority for enlightenment. 🔥 4. Right Use of the Fire — Promethean mind power: handle with reverence or risk spiritual combustion. 🕊️ 5. Action for the Soul — Tapas (discipline), meditation, and the art of laughing at your own ego. 💎 6. Affirmations for the Fire Within — “I transmute desire into compassion and power into peace.” 💬 Vocab of the Day: Transmute — to change the nature of something; like turning envy into empathy.Concretization — when your thoughts get rigid (aka spiritual cement).Tapas — not the snacks 🍢 — Sanskrit for daily discipline that builds inner heat.🥂 Tea Toasts: 🫖 “To transmuting desire into compassion — may our fire always warm and never burn.” 💛 “To humility — the secret ingredient in every cup of wisdom.” 🌞 “And to laughter — the spark that melts even the hardest heart.” ✨ Listen, laugh, and light up from the inside out. 🎧 Available now wherever you sip your tea and stream your truth.Dominique: This podcast is done by us as volunteers, and all monies earned go to Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. Our mission is to support kids and teens and our community in wellness.Erica: If you’d like to support, donations can be made at SBWellness.org. Truly — every bit helps us lift local youth and families.Both: Thank you, we love you, and we’ll see you next tea time. 🌴☕️