In this quietly reflective episode, I share a story about how I went from being the person known for killing every plant in sight to someone who now starts the day with tea, birdsong, and a gentle check-in with the garden. No, I haven’t become a gardening expert overnight, but I’ve found something better.

This isn’t really a story about plants. It’s about noticing. About slowing down enough to see what’s growing (and what’s not). It’s about how one small morning habit can change the rhythm of your day, and maybe your mindset too.

What You’ll Hear:

* Why I used to avoid gardening altogether

* The small, quiet shift that changed everything

* How tea became a mindfulness practice (without the pressure)

* The joy of noticing what needs care: in plants, and in yourself

* An invitation to build your own simple tea routine

Why It Matters:

We often think transformation has to be big and bold. But sometimes, it starts with a kettle, a quiet moment, and a plant that somehow stayed alive.

Do you have a ritual that helps you feel more grounded? What’s something small you’ve started to notice lately?

Resources:

* Functional Tea blends:

Ways to connect with me 💬

DM me, jump in the subscriber chat, or connect via my website, LinkedIn or Instagram 😁 I offer tea supply, tea training, tea for wellbeing courses and mindset coaching. Find out more about my tea business, eteaket, here: https://www.eteaket.co.uk/

Thanks for joining me on our pause for tea to rebalance and thrive. 🍵 If you enjoyed this post, it would make my day if you’d comment, hit the heart button or share it. Your actions will help me reach more people. 💖 Thanks for your support! ✨ Erica x

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In this episode, we explore a surprising truth: your feet might be the key to mental clarity, not your meditation cushion. Drawing from personal experience, mindfulness teachings, and expert foot care guidance, Erica shares why paying attention to your feet can be more grounding than traditional meditation.

Discover the hidden tension we hold in our feet, the power of walking meditation, and how small daily routines can unlock presence and ease. This is an invitation to reconnect with your body from the ground up.

What You’ll Learn

* Why feet are the most overlooked part of self-care

* How neglecting your feet affects your whole body and mind

* Erica’s personal story of back pain, law life, and barefoot recovery

* How walking meditation can help you feel more grounded

* A mindful Tea & Feet Routine you can do in 3–5 minutes

* Practical tips for healthy feet

* The importance of grounding and barefoot walking

Try This Tea Mind Routine Tonight

* Step one: Brew a calming herbal tea

* Step two: While your tea steeps, journal your answers to these prompts:

* What went well today?

* What challenged me?

* What am I grateful for?

* What do I want to put down for the night?

* Step three: Sip slowly. No screens. No distractions. Just presence.

Resources:

* NHS Foot Health Guide: nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/preventing-falls/keeping-well/looking-after-your-feet

* Age UK Fitter Feet Tips: ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/exercise/fitter-feet

* Headspace Walking Meditation Guide: headspace.com/meditation/walking-meditation

* Mindful.org Walking Practice: mindful.org/daily-mindful-walking-practice

* Functional Tea blends:

Ways to connect with me 💬

DM me, jump in the subscriber chat, or connect via my website, LinkedIn or Instagram 😁 I offer tea supply, tea training, tea for wellbeing courses and mindset coaching. Find out more about my tea business, eteaket, here: https://www.eteaket.co.uk/

Thanks for joining me on our pause for tea to rebalance and thrive. 🍵 If you enjoyed this post, it would make my day if you’d comment, hit the heart button or share it. Your actions will help me reach more people. 💖 Thanks for your support! ✨ Erica x

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Most people scroll themselves to sleep. I used to be one of them.

In this episode, I share how stress, overworking, and revenge bedtime procrastination can quietly sabotage your sleep and your peace of mind. I open up about a personal story involving late-night scrolling, forgotten online orders, and the moment I realised something had to change.

You’ll learn how to use a simple three-step tea and journaling routine to wind down, clear your mind and sleep more deeply. Backed by research and rooted in mindfulness, this bedtime tea ritual is about more than rest. It’s about reclaiming your evenings and protecting your mornings.

This isn’t about productivity. It’s about peace.

What You’ll Learn

* What revenge bedtime procrastination really is, and why it’s so common

* How late-night scrolling disrupts your sleep cycles

* Why writing things down at night can calm your nervous system

* How herbal tea supports rest and relaxation

* A 5-minute night-time ritual to help you sleep better and wake up clearer

Try This Tea Mind Routine Tonight

* Step one: Brew a calming herbal tea

* Step two: While your tea steeps, journal your answers to these prompts:

* What went well today?

* What challenged me?

* What am I grateful for?

* What do I want to put down for the night?

* Step three: Sip slowly. No screens. No distractions. Just presence.

Resources:

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination:

Breaking Bad Sleep Habits:

Featured tea: caffeine free herbal infusions like Perfect Peppermint, Big Red Rooibos and Lemon & Ginger.

Ways to connect with me 💬

DM me, jump in the subscriber chat, or connect via my website, LinkedIn or Instagram 😁 I offer tea supply, tea training, tea for wellbeing courses and mindset coaching. Find out more about my tea business, eteaket, here: https://www.eteaket.co.uk/

Thanks for joining me on our pause for tea to rebalance and thrive. 🍵 If you enjoyed this post, it would make my day if you’d comment, hit the heart button or share it. Your actions will help me reach more people. 💖 Thanks for your support! ✨ Erica x

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In this episode, I sit down with Laura Wilson, founder of Laura Thomas Co., to explore how slowing down, living naturally, and following your values can be a powerful form of resistance and renewal.

In a world obsessed with speed, Laura Wilson is building something different… something slower, more intentional, and rooted in care.

Laura is the founder and director of laura-thomas.com., a Scottish luxury lifestyle brand creating 100% natural products for the face, body, hair, and home - sustainably, ethically, and beautifully.

In this episode, we talk about:

* How a single lavender candle sparked a movement toward mindful, natural living

* What New Zealand taught Laura about sustainability, simplicity, and slowness

* Her bold leap from corporate lending to ethical entrepreneurship

* The quiet power of scent, ritual, and daily tea breaks

* The behind-the-scenes challenges of sustainable packaging and how consumers can make better choices

* Her personal routines for pausing, rebalancing, and staying rooted amid the chaos

* Why community, transparency, and beauty all matter in building a business and a life with soul.

You’ll leave this conversation inspired to rethink your own daily rituals and empowered to live a little more slowly, naturally, and intentionally.

If you want some help with that we’ve teamed up to provide the ultimate eteaket x Laura Thomas Co Collection Box…

Laura’s Resources:

Website: laura-thomas.com

Instagram: @laurathomasco

LinkedIn: Laura Wilson

Ways to connect with me 💬

DM me, jump in the subscriber chat, or connect via my website, LinkedIn or Instagram 😁 I offer tea supply, tea training, tea for wellbeing courses and mindset coaching. Find out more about my tea business, eteaket, here: https://www.eteaket.co.uk/

Thanks for joining me on our pause for tea to rebalance and thrive. 🍵 If you enjoyed this post, it would make my day if you’d comment, hit the heart button or share it. Your actions will help me reach more people. 💖 Thanks for your support! ✨ Erica x

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In a world that rushes, this episode invites you to slow down. Gently. Intentionally. With a cup of tea.

Erica explores the surprising power of pausing with a warm mug in hand. A tiny act that offers big shifts. You’ll discover why so many of us feel super tired (even after sleep), and how stress has become the invisible epidemic of our age. But most importantly, you’ll learn how something as simple as brewing tea can help you regulate your nervous system, reframe rest, and return to yourself.

We dive into the science of L-theanine and why tea does more than comfort … it chemically calms. You’ll be guided through a 5-step Tea Routine, designed to reconnect you with your senses, your breath, and your body.

This isn’t a productivity hack.

It’s a permission slip.

You’ll walk away with:

A fresh perspective on why rest isn’t weak, it’s wise.

A guided ritual you can return to whenever life feels overwhelming.

A reminder that stillness doesn’t require a retreat. Just a kettle.

An invitation to make one tea moment a day sacred.

Because you don’t need to do more to feel better.

You need space for stillness to do its work.

Resources:

Ellis, J, Bond, T, Derbyshire, E (2023). Tea and Herbal Infusions, Psychological Stress, Anxiety & Sleep Health: A Systematic Review of Human Trials & Mechanistic Studies.

Featured tea: Mighty Mate – Energising & naturally caffeinated Brazilian Mate Tea with a Tropical Twist. Juicy mango flakes, sweet banana chips, and zesty freeze-dried tangerine-orange pieces create a vibrant, sun-drenched infusion, balanced by delicate blackberry leaves and crisp apple cubes.

Ways to connect with me 💬

DM me, jump in the subscriber chat, or connect via my website, LinkedIn or Instagram 😁 I offer tea supply, tea training, tea for wellbeing courses and mindset coaching. Find out more about my tea business, eteaket, here: https://www.eteaket.co.uk/

Thanks for joining me on our pause for tea to rebalance and thrive. 🍵 If you enjoyed this post, it would make my day if you’d comment, hit the heart button or share it. Your actions will help me reach more people. 💖 Thanks for your support! ✨ Erica x

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In this episode, we explore how a simple tea ritual can help you cut through the noise, find clarity, and reconnect with what truly matters, one mindful step at a time.

In today’s episode, we slow down to explore a quiet but transformative idea: the power of doing just one thing well.

When life feels busy but strangely unfulfilling, it’s rarely a time problem - it’s a focus problem. This gentle, reflective episode offers you a new way to approach your day. Not through hustle or productivity hacks, but through a pause. A breath. A warm cup of tea.

You’ll learn:

* Why doing less, on purpose, can restore calm and clarity

* How to use your tea break as a compass, not just a comfort

* A simple reflection to find your “One Thing” today

* Why focus is less about discipline and more about meaning

* How a 3 minute tea routine can shift the shape of your whole day

Whether it’s a walk you’ve been avoiding, a decision you’ve been circling, or an idea whispering in the background - this is your invitation to begin.

Resources:

The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay PapasanA highly recommended read if you're ready to dive deeper into focus and intentional living.

Featured tea: Himalayan Spring – a delicate white tea perfect for supporting the Wood element and inviting a sense of renewal as Spring returns.

Ways to connect with me 💬

DM me, jump in the subscriber chat, or connect via my website, LinkedIn or Instagram 😁 I offer tea supply, tea training, tea for wellbeing courses and mindset coaching. Find out more about my tea business, eteaket, here: https://www.eteaket.co.uk/

Thanks for joining me on our pause for tea to rebalance and thrive. 🍵 If you enjoyed this post, it would make my day if you’d comment, hit the heart button or share it. Your actions will help me reach more people. 💖 Thanks for your support! ✨ Erica x

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In a world that celebrates constant availability, learning to say “no” is a radical act of self-care.

In this short Tea Mind episode, we unpack:

* Why we default to “yes” and what it costs us

* The emotional burden of over-giving

* How to reframe “no” as a powerful “yes” to what matters

* A calming 5-step tea routine to help you strengthen your boundaries

* Gentle questions to help you honour your energy with grace.

Whether you’re burnt out, stretched thin, or just craving more space to breathe, this episode invites you to reclaim your time, one cup of tea. And one honest “no” at a time.

Mentioned in this episode:

* The 5-Step Tea Routine for Boundaries

* Affirmations to reset your intentions

* Mindful breathing to pause before you respond

Take the pause. Sip the tea. Say the no.Your peace begins with a boundary.

Resources:

For teas to support any imbalance within your Earth element… for any people pleasers or those struggling with setting boundaries I recommend trying some oolong teas. That’s definitely something to say yes to!

Ways to connect with me 💬

DM me, jump in the subscriber chat, or connect via my website, LinkedIn or Instagram 😁 I offer tea supply, tea training, tea for wellbeing courses and mindset coaching. Find out more about my tea business, eteaket, here: https://www.eteaket.co.uk/

Thanks for joining me on our pause for tea to rebalance and thrive. 🍵 If you enjoyed this post, it would make my day if you’d comment, hit the heart button or share it. Your actions will help me reach more people. 💖 Thanks for your support! ✨ Erica x

The Tea Mind is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.