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Spill The Tea With D&E

Spill The Tea With D&E

Auteur(s): Dominique Hackett & Erica Salda
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 About Spill The Tea with D&E ~
where the truth has layers,the sass is strong, and everyone’s version of reality gets a seat at the table (but maybe not a refill).

This is a space for authentic, heartfelt conversations that matter. Each episode dives into real talk—uplifting stories, deep truths, and unfiltered dialogue designed to educate, inspire healing, and help us all live fuller, better lives. No fluff. No pretense. Just honest connection that fuels growth and reminds us we’re not alone.Welcome to the podcast where real talk reigns and small talk takes a nap. We’re diving deep—heartfelt, authentic, occasionally messy conversations that lift you up, teach you something, and maybe even make you snort-laugh along the way. Think of it as group therapy, without the co-pay. We’re here to heal, grow, and keep it ridiculously real—one honest convo at a time.

About Us

About Erica “The Queen of Teen”

Born in Rocky Point, Long Island, New York, Erica made the bold move to California during her senior year of high school — a shift that would spark a lifelong journey of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. A multi-sport athlete, she went on to play several sports in college and earned the title of Walk-On MVP for Westmont College’s soccer team, where she later graduated with a degree in Economics and Business.After nearly 30 years coaching youth athletes, Erica launched TeenSportsRadio — a vibrant radio show and podcast that has become a powerful platform for teens, nonprofits, and local businesses across Santa Barbara and beyond. Over the last 15+ years, she has donated over $1 million in free advertising back to the community, turning the spotlight on hundreds of youth and community voices that might otherwise go unheard.Erica is the published author of seven children’s books (available on Amazon) and an accomplished abstract artist — with her work showcased at www.ezepiphanyart.com. Her creative spirit, matched with a fierce commitment to service, fuels everything she does. She actively raises funds for www.SBWellness.org, volunteers with the Theosophical Books for the Blind, Inc., and feeds the unhoused in her community each week. As a growing influencer and conscious media leader, Erica continues to expand TeenSportsRadio, now ranked among the Top 25 in Health and Fitness on iHeartRadio.

About Dominique

Co-Host of TeenSportsRadio Dominique Hackett one of the radiant heartbeat behind TeenSportsRadio and the Santa Barbara Wellness Center, where she channels decades of spiritual practice, heartfelt community service, and deep reverence for teen empowerment into everything she does. A truth-teller with a soft touch and a sharp mind, Dominique brings wisdom, wit, and warmth to her co-hosted podcast Spill The Tea With D&E, using real talk and soulful insights to uplift the next generation of student-athletes.As a lifelong journaler, daily watercolorist, and grounded spiritual guide, Dominique weaves her intuitive knowing with practical tools to help teens—and the adults who love them—navigate life with courage, clarity, and self-love. Her on-air segments frequently blend the cosmic and the concrete, highlighting the importance of nourishing food, mental well-being, emotional intelligence, and community care.Dominique is a Braille teacher, a Santa Barbara Master Gardener, and a devoted mother of five. She’s also a fierce advocate for food freedom, the healing power of nature, and creating safe, expansive spaces for young people to thrive. With roots in service and eyes on the stars, she believes every voice matters and that the path to wellness is lit by authenticity, curiosity, and connection.Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. Développement personnel Hygiène et mode de vie sain Psychologie Psychologie et santé mentale Réussite Spiritualité
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  • Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.103.Scroll.Sparkel.Repeat

    Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.103.Scroll.Sparkel.Repeat
    Dec 19 2025
    🎙️ SPILL THE TEA WITH D & E Episode: Scroll, Sparkle, Repeat: How Short Videos Are Quietly Rewiring Kids’ Brains
    What if the biggest changes to our kids’ brains aren’t loud, dramatic, or obvious—but subtle, constant, and happening one swipe at a time?
    In this timely and eye-opening episode, Dominique and Erica unpack new research showing how short-form videos on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts may be reshaping attention, sleep, emotional regulation, and motivation in children and teens. From dopamine overload and disrupted sleep to anxiety loops and shrinking attention spans, this conversation gently but clearly explains what’s happening beneath the scroll.
    With compassion for kids, parents, teachers, and coaches alike, D & E explore why younger brains are especially vulnerable, what’s getting crowded out (boredom, creativity, daydreaming), and how simple, intentional changes at home can protect developing nervous systems—without fear, shame, or perfectionism.
    This is a must-listen for parents, educators, coaches, and anyone wondering why kids seem more tired, distracted, or overwhelmed than ever before. Childhood doesn’t need an algorithm—it needs presence. 💛
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    ☕ Tea of the Day • Dominique: Lemon balm with oat straw — calming the nervous system • Erica: Peppermint green tea — clarity before talking TikTok
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    #Podcast, #WomenPodcasters, #Wellness, #MentalHealth, #Parenting, #SpillTheTeaPodcast, #TeaTalks, #SantaBarbara, #HealthAndWellness, #MindfulParenting, #DigitalWellbeing, #ScreenTime, #TeenMentalHealth, #ChildDevelopment, #BrainHealth, #DigitalDetox, #AnxietyAwareness

    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. 🌴☕️
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    20 min
  • Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.102.Everyday.Magic

    Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.102.Everyday.Magic
    Dec 18 2025
    🎙️ Magic Is a Mindset: Why Belief Changes Everything ✨🍵

    Is magic real — or is it simply what happens when belief, intention, and perspective align?

    In this soulful, grounding episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Dominique and Erica explore real magic — not illusions or spells, but the kind that actually changes lives. The magic of mindset. The magic of reframing. The magic that shows up when you stop fighting reality and start cooperating with it.

    Together, they sip tea and unpack:
    ☕ What magic really is (and what it isn’t)
    ☕ How ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience meet through mindset
    ☕ Tarot archetypes like The Magician, The High Priestess, and The Star as inner guides
    ☕ Why reframing pain creates transformation instead of bypassing it
    ☕ How faith, intention, and action open the door to everyday miracles

    This episode is a reminder that miracles don’t always arrive loudly. Sometimes they come as clarity, timing, courage, or the quiet decision to try again.

    Pour the tea. Shift your lens. Let the magic already working through you rise to the surface. ☕🔮✨

    🔖 #Podcast, #WomenPodcasters, #WellnessPodcast, #MindsetMatters, #PersonalGrowth, #SpillTheTeaPodcast, #SantaBarbara, #TeaTalks, #ConsciousConversations, #SoulfulLiving, #MagicMindset, #EverydayMagic, #TarotWisdom, #TheMagician, #TheHighPriestess, #TheStarTarot, #FaithAndMiracles, #MindsetShift, #InnerWisdom, #SpiritualGrowth, #Manifestation, #Neuroplasticity, #ReframingLife, #HealingConversations, #Intuition, #ModernMystic, #MindBodySoul, #EmotionalWellness, #Synchronicity, #MagicInTheMundane

    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. 🌴☕️
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    12 min
  • Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.101.Handwriting.And.Learning

    Spill_The_Tea_With_D_and_E.01.101.Handwriting.And.Learning
    Dec 17 2025
    🎙️ Write It Down, Wake It Up: Handwriting, Healing & the Lost Art of Thinking

    In a world of endless scrolling, instant opinions, and “buy-buy-buy” brain fog, we’re slowing it all the way down. ✋📓

    In this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Dominique and Erica pour a grounded, old-school cup of wisdom on why handwriting still matters, how writing your problems down literally rewires your brain, and why the solutions you’re searching for aren’t online — they’re already inside you. 🧠✨

    We explore: ☕ How handwriting creates new neural pathways ☕ Why writing the problem is the first act of healing ☕ Einstein’s truth about changing your thinking to solve problems ☕ How daily journaling breaks the numbing spell of social media ☕ Plato’s Phaedrus and the idea that all learning is remembering

    This episode is part neuroscience, part philosophy, part gentle rebellion — a reminder that clarity comes when your hand moves and your mind listens.

    Grab a pen. Take a breath. Let’s remember how to think again. ✍️💛

    🔖 #Podcast, #WomenPodcasters, #WellnessPodcast, #MindsetMatters, #PersonalGrowth, #SpillTheTeaPodcast, #SantaBarbara, #TeaTalks, #ConsciousConversations, #MorningRituals, #Handwriting, #JournalingPractice, #Neuroplasticity, #CriticalThinking, #MindControl, #EinsteinQuotes, #PlatoPhilosophy, #Phaedrus, #InnerWisdom, #SelfReflection, #MentalHealthMatters, #BrainHealth, #DailyJournaling, #HealingThroughWriting, #DigitalDetox, #MindfulLiving, #ThoughtLeadership, #InnerWork, #AwakenYourMind, #SlowDown

    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. 🌴☕️
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    20 min
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