Some Good Tea

Creative arts have the ability to impact and move lives in ways we can hardly start to appreciate. In this episode, Katie and and her returning guest Hannah talk about her secrete but on going craft of customizing dolls. From picking the brand of doll to use, the careful craft of styling the hair and the intricate task of creating their clothing and accessories. They are enjoying Blend of The Fey...

The people in our lives make and define us over the years, perhaps the only ones more so than our family, are our friends. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Lara talk about past and current friendships, how to form new ones, walls that get in the way, how they overcome them, and how these connections have helped them over the years. They are enjoying Whistle While you Steep by Wynnwoo...

Oftentimes at the start of a year we dust off the running shoes and pick up the weights. But to switch things up we are going to close the year by getting up and getting moving. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Rachel will be taking about their journey back to physical fitness. From spending time outside, hitting the machines at the gym, swimming, running, and educating ourselves abo...

There is more than one way to write a book! In this episode Katie and her new guest, published author and journalist, Melissa Rodway will talk all about the unique writing process when approaching memoirs. From the importance of including subtle details, to the inspiring beauty of the human lives that we come in contact with every day. They are enjoying Vanilla Peppermint tea by Yogi while they re...

Once you have that first draft of a book written, now what are you supposed to do? In this episode Katie and her new guest publish author Leisl Kaberry will talk about all of the fun that comes after you have done the work of building a manuscript. From editing, to working with beta readers, to the fun of designing a cover, they will discuss some of the details that sometimes get left behind when...

Getting that first draft down can be so difficult. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest published author Sanan Kolva discuss imposter syndrome, distractions, and burn out. They will go into depth about the things they do to overcome these setbacks, how they stay focussed on their goals, and still find enjoyment in the journey of writing and creativity. They are enjoying Tweedlydee by Wyn...

It’s the first week of November! So it's time to celebrate books, writing, and authors everywhere. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Lacy discuss everything from covers, to authors that write too slow. They confess the books they have secretly hated this Whole Time, how authors pull them in, how they’ve gotten lost and the many beautiful things books and stories have done for them ove...

On this Halloween night, Katie and her returning guest Jessica will share stories of ghosts, ghouls and hauntings to keep you up, and bring a little more spook into the final night of this haunting season. They are enjoying Golden Fire Ginger by Keats and Co. while they regale you with their chilling tales.     Intro is Creepy Mood by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay Outro is Creepy Night by  Daniel Carlto...

What makes some bugs gross and others cute? Why are some people scared of spiders and others not? In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Erin will delve into these and other creepy crawly questions as we fast approach the creepiest crawliest holiday of them all. They are enjoying Spice Dragon Red Chai by Stash while they share their fears and fascinations of the small, and sometimes all to...

October is a time of year for scary stories, candy, and especially ghosts, ghouls, and creepy critters. In this episode Katie and her returning guest Katie talk about one of their personal favorite topics, monsters and cryptids. They will share the haunted places they have been too, the old time classic monsters that are their favorites, and some less well known cryptids that they find fascinating...

So many fun traditions come along in October, everything from ghost stories, to decorating, to gathering with family. In this episode Katie and her returning guest Rachel prepare for the spookiest holiday of them all by talking about all the things they love to do to celebrate Halloween. They are enjoying Pumpkin Harvest by D&Tea while they talk about how to plan out the best Trick-or-Treating...

October is the month of spooks and scares, when we gather to tell ghost stories. But in contrast to that we share treats and candy and enjoy everything sweet and fun. In this episode Katie and her returning guest Bree talk all things sweets and treats. They are enjoying Plumb Spiced Cider by Harry and Sons while then try to decide which is the best candy to get on halloween, what holiday has the b...

Road trips are the kinds of vacations where anything could happen, both positive and negative. In this episode Katie and her returning guest Jessica discuss all things road trip related from learning to change a tire in adverse conditions to times when being trapped in traffic isn’t all that bad. They will share some of their best and worse road trip stories and hacks. They are enjoying Grizzle Cr...

Welcome back from summer break! In the episode, Katie and her returning guest Erin will discussed some of the quirks and oddities that make us the silly little people that we are. Like how you put your socks on, whether you floss or brush your teeth first or how you go about showing affection in your relationships, and what you do with those toys and memorabilia from your childhood. Some of these...

Spring is more than sprung, it is fully summer and to kick off summer we are talking about our hiking and wilderness adventures. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Jessica share some wild wilderness tales of hiking and backpacking. They will talk about the best kinds of shoes, what snacks to take along, who you should bring with you, and some of the wildlife you may see while you are o...

Life presents us with many ups and downs, and sometimes scrapes along the way. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Erin will share some of their close calls, bumps and breaks and the life lessons that these kinds of adventures have brought them. They are enjoying Moonlite Mint by Keats and Co. while Erin shares what happened to her shoulder and Katie talks about her adventures with wisd...

Pets are wonderful, and come in so many great shapes and sizes and cats are certainly some of our favorites! In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Sanan talk all about cats and the adventures these weird little puff balls have brought to their lives. They will discuss how to pick good cats names, some of the misadventures their past cats have had when they have gone missing, and just what...

Ever since Season 1 came out in 2016, Stranger Things has taken us on a roller coaster of emotions, adventure, suspense and thrills. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Jessica discuss their experiences with the TV show, watching it for the first time, preparing for Season 5 to air, their favorite characters, heartbreaking moments, and the shear masterpiece that this show has become. Th...

While the holiday season has left us behind winter has finally bless some of us with snow and we are celebrating here at Some Good Tea! In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Lacy have a cozy evening talking about some of the fun winter  traditions they have delighted in over the years. They are enjoying Ye Old Tavern Breakfast by The Steeping Dragon while they share some of their favorite...

In this episode, Katie and her returning guest, Erin will sit down and have another Star Wars chat. It’s been too long! They are enjoying Evensong Chai by Keats & Co while they talk about the different Lightsaber colors, which droid character they would want as their best friend, and just what makes the Star Wars universe so captivating to so many people. Intro and outro music is Spring Upbeat...

With the start of a new year we are making plans for our adventures and that has us thinking about summer. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Jessica will talk about some of the questionable summer adventures they have had. From homemade pools and Slip’n Slides, to the rules of water ballon combat, they will discussed the battles they have survived and lost. They are enjoying Arborean...

The holidays can be a hard time for some of us which is why we are not talking about that at all! In this episode, Katie and her new guest David will talk about some of the weird quirks that unite us all as humans, from the color of our cars, to a fear of sharks and dentists, they will chat about some of the oddities that keep us all a bit silly and how we know we’re all just people at our core. W...

As we transition from fall to winter, from the spooky season to the festive season, what better time to talk all about the world of Harry Potter and Witches and Wizards than this? In this episode Katie and her new guest Lara spend the whole time chatting all about the wonderful Wizarding World that JK Rowling has crafted and so beautifully drawn us into. While they talk about their Houses, when th...

The final week of novel writing November is upon us! In this episode, Katie and her new guest Vanessa, will sit and regale you with advice on writing and the ins and outs of how stories are brought to life. They discuss the trials of getting through the first draft, the joys of editing, and the marathon that is writing a novel. They are enjoying Cranberry Pomegranate Tea by Stash while they chat a...

This week, as we continue to celebrate writing, books and authors, Katie is joined by a new guest, Elizabeth. They will discuss the challenges of balancing writing fiction when you have a very STEM heavy education and profession. They are enjoying Christmas in Paris by Stash while they chat about the mentors that got them started and what keeps them motivated when things get difficult. Elizabeth i...