TEA of Life Podcast

Today, I talked about a book that changed my life years ago, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie and how it can change your life too! It's weird to think that winning friends and influencing people can have an impact on you loving the life you're living, but it really does. When you treat others this way, it makes a big difference in the influence that you have on them and the...

Reclaiming joy during the holidays can be tough; especially if you have a hard time enjoying those around you. News Flash! The holidays are upon us! Just in case you didn't know. For some, these holidays bring joy and happiness, but for others, and maybe you, the holidays bring nothing but pain and misery; however, you have the ability to take back your joy during this holiday season! I want you t...

Jennifer Langley shared a story of a child predator incident that she witnessed right in front of her face, and after hearing her story, I knew that we had to get this word out to parents and caregivers of children as soon as possible. We want to make sure that our children are as safe as possible, and someone needs to hear this message. So,  what Jennifer was witnessing was the perpetrator "befri...

What if I don't want to be more than average? Is that really not Ok?  Today we talk about an article that I came across on social media titled, "What if All I want is a Mediocre Life?"   This is an article that I feel that I could have written myself. It truly speaks to my heart for myself and my family. I was so relieved to find out that I am not alone; that I am not the only one feeling overwhel...

Whether we are parents of newborns or teenagers, we can sometimes feel a little overwhelmed by parenting; however, most of the time, those feelings may not be coming from the kids; they may actually be from outside influence. When my kids were smaller, I sometimes felt that if others just left me alone, I could actually be somewhat successful at being a parent. Something else that we may feel as p...

Have you ever thought of going on a mission trip and just never thought that it would be possible? Is God telling you to GO, but you are hesitant because of the thought of paying for the trip or leaving your family behind? In this episode of TEA of Life Podcast, I talk with Amanda Heutig, and she shares how God told her to go on a mission trip years ago, but she used all these excuses and more to...

A while back, I wrote an article called The Dangers of Journaling. In this article, I briefly mentioned how God and I started on a journey last April 2016. The big reveal is that I was dealing with some major life-long issues that were (but are no longer) leading to depression. Through the healing process, God is teaching me to be transparent as He continues to form my story. It's super hard! The...

Taking the time to make sure that we allow our kids the opportunity to grow into great leaders could be more important than ever before. I am really not sure that there has ever been a time where it has seemed to be more imperative to focus on a new generation of upcoming leaders. I am passionate about a lot of things, and another thing would be quality leadership. As far as my kids are concerned,...

Here, at TEA of Life Podcast, we want you to do life better...YOUR life better, and we want to give you the encouragement and tools you need in order to achieve this. This week, I talk about a video that's being shared around Facebook about the effects of using cell phones. They call this effect, Digital Dementia, and their purpose is to persuade you to stop using your cell phone so often. Althoug...

I posted a picture on Facebook with a comment about investing in your kids that has gotten quite a bit of attraction. The comment ended with this, " Do what it takes to invest in your kids! Do something crazy! Do something out of the ordinary! Do something they love! Insert yourself into their world for a bit! Don't be afraid! Take a chance! Just go for it!  #noregrets " Time with your kids is way...

Rayson Choo is the host of The Ragacy Show where he encourages others to become the best at who they are and what they do. After losing his job as a Japanese Clinic Nurse, along with experiencing other difficulties, including taking care of his mom who suffers from schizophrenia, Rayson was inspired to seek his passions. Through this, he also gained a deep desire to help and inspire others to chas...

Jessie Cole works at the Chick-Fil-A Dwarf House in Woodstock, GA. Today, we discover the man behind the smile and learn that his desire is to finish strong. If you've ever visited the Chick-Fil-A Dwarf House in Woodstock, GA, chances are you've seen him. He is a bundle of joy and his smile is completely contagious to everyone he comes in contact with.  Every time you step foot in the door and he...

Chanelle Neilson is the host of Moms Who Know Podcast, in addition, she is also a wife, a mom to 5 kiddos, and has a passion for family, health, fitness, and personal growth. I wanted to have her on the podcast today because sometimes momming can become very overwhelming; therefore, wonder, "What have I gotten myself into?" Sometimes, in order for moms to love their life, they may need a little ch...

This week, I invite my husband, Brandon, into the podcast, and we talk about the art of saying, "NO!", in order to say, "YES!" Saying no can be super hard; especially if you've always been taught that telling someone no is a bad thing. Whether we say yes or we say no, there's always an opportunity cost involved. What we need to figure out is which opportunity cost we're most willing to give up or...

April began the podcast by sharing two verses that came to her while she was getting ready for her goodbye episode. Yes, you read that right. Today, April says goodbye to TEA of Life Podcast. Psalm 118:24 "This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it." Matthew 6:11 "Give us this day our daily bread...." Visit our website at teaoflifepodcast.com for shownotes and links. 

In this episode, Allison Hodges shares her story of being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 25. She shares her journey through life before, during, and after diagnosis, which includes: continuing to pursue her love of acting, getting married, starting a family, and now, more recently, her son's recent T1D diagnosis. This girl is totally unstoppable when it comes to choosing to love the life sh...

 Aneurysm Survivor finds her purpose... In this episode, I talk with a long-time friend, Kristina Thrasher, about her journey leading to her very own aneurysm story and being told that her "purpose is to die." She goes through the time leading up to her diagnosis, how it was eventually diagnosed, through the medical process after it was found, her surgery, and now, how life is after four years of...

Have you ever had a dream or a desire to do something only to have that dream squashed by the people around you? Have you ever had your dreams shattered by someone who has told you that you can't or shouldn't do it? How many of you have been told that your dream is impossible, stupid, completely unachievable? In this episode, we talk about this and what to do about it.  Visit our website at teaofl...

Kristi Hayes has been in ministry for over 15 years. She has been involved with different church staffs and worked closely with non-profit ministries. She has worked in DC as a lobbyist on Capitol Hill and helped with President Bush's Advance Team. She is currently the Founder and CEO of Be Strong Story- a business that is spreading a simple lunch box note that her husband wrote in her son's lunch...

Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed with life and don't know where to turn. That's why we came up with Eight Simple Steps to Living the Life you Love. If you need help creating space to breathe and live a great life, look at these eight steps for a little help and inspiration.   Visit our website at teaoflifepodcast.com for show notes and links.      

We are Busy People. We are Techy people. Some more Techy savvy than others, but my point is this: since we are busy people, our communication methods to one another fall more in the "electronic" category. Emails & texts lead the way rather than good old-fashioned paper & pencil. I (April) want to bring back the lost art of writing to others. In this episode, Tiffany shares a story of how One Simpl...

In this episode, we give great ideas for things to do during the summer. If you're at a loss of what to do either with friends or your kids, we've got you covered.  Visit our website at teaoflifepodcast.com for show notes and links.    

Money is emotional, and studies show that money can make you happy after all; however, you may not need as much as you think. Peeking that happy scale may be easier and more achievable than ever before.   The quickest way to get a raise is totally in your control and may be easier than you think. We realize that asking your boss for a raise may not be the easiest thing to do, so we wanted to share...

In light of Mother's Day week coming up, we pay tribute to moms and encourage women to build community with one another, cultivate their individual passion amongst nurturing their family, and we review tips we've learned for "pursuing your passion while raising a family."   Visit our website at teaoflifepodcast.com for show notes and links.  

Unstoppable: "Unable to stop or prevent." When you hear the phrase, "A force to be reckoned with" does your own face come to mind? How does a person become unstoppable when pursuing a life they love to live? Listen in today as we embrace characteristics we believe make a person unstoppable. Visit our website at teaoflifepodcast.com for show notes and links.