Tea With D

“Whoever they are to you. Your mother, father, spouse, child, sibling, dear family member, or friend. Mourn them, remember them, honor them, and cherish their memory by loving yourself”  D interviews her dear friend Danielle as she discusses her experience with grieving the loss of her mother. She touches on her tumultuous childhood and the relationship she had with her mom before her passing. The...

How to cultivate your tribe: You are who you surround yourself with Welcome back tealovers, in today's episode D is talking about friendships, how to cultivate them and realize you are who you surround yourself with. She explains what has and hasn’t worked for her in friendships and that it is essential to find your right tribe of people. As you get older cultivating friendships can be hard b...

Everything Happens For A Reason: NEVER give up D is back with some more Tea, she discusses where she’s been and the transitional periods in her life. She touches on the difference between happiness and joy.  Sometimes in order to find out whats meant for us we need to stop and take a step back. While finding gratitude and being at peace with where you are in your life. When we shed old parts of ou...

Diane explains the concept of grasping the understanding of who you are and what it is you truly desire is when things start to align.  She uses examples of current pop culture topics to correlate humans in relationships and life. From the initial attraction and dating faze to what it is you're looking for out of a relationship. Diane discusses her perspective in dating as an anxious attachme...

In todays episode Diane touches on the characteristics that make up an anxious attachment.  She gives examples of affirmations used to become more secure while providing context behind them. Tune in if you're looking for a better understanding of  the anxious attachment style and how to control your mind and fears.  Interested in following my curated life where I post my adventures?! Instagra...

Are you constantly overthinking and predicting the future? Formulating stories in your head to give yourself "answers" that you have absolutely no solid proof in? Wondering when the ball is going to drop and you can't seem to stop the constant thoughts? Then today's episode is for you. Diane discusses tools to get yourself out of that fight or flight response your brain is tryi...

If you are struggling to let go and receive the "closure" you want, this episode is for you. Diane discusses the concept of closure and what we are truly seeking when searching for it. Many of us want answers and Diane seeks to bring clarity on how to get them and find peace. Tune in to get a deeper understanding of how to put all the energy you spend focusing on others, back into yourse...

We've all been jealous or compared ourselves to a person, place or thing at one point in our lives.  The feelings of inadequacy and not being enough can bring us to points we never want to reach. In today's episode Diane discusses how perspective overcomes comparison. She brings insight on the process of feeling not enough and the tips you can use to get yourself out of that mindset.  In...

Welcome back Tealovers, Season 2 is here! In today's episode Diane interviews LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Annie Domingos about Attachment Theory, Imposter Syndrome and how to do the work. Annie discusses her journey as a therapist and some of the struggles she's faced along the way. Tune in to receive tips and tricks on how to recognize what your emotional needs are and how to...

Are you a dismissive avoidant? Dated/dating one? Trying to understand one?  Diane interviews Marissa Mccardell on the process of dating and relationships from a DA perspective. How expressing emotions are foreign and closeness is intimidating. From childhood parenting, manifesting into the independent and questionable dismissive avoidant, Diane touches on Marissa's DA strategies in a relation...

Difficulty making decisions in a relationship. Difficulty identifying your feelings. Difficulty communicating in a relationship. Valuing the approval of others more than valuing yourself. Lacking trust in yourself and having poor self-esteem. If you relate to some of these, then this is a sign you may be codependent or in a codependent relationship. Diane gives insight to the mind of a codependent...

Our environment as children affect how we act and react into adulthood. Many people struggle with codependency and people pleasing. This creates a rollercoaster of emotions following the lack of tools to express your needs and set healthy boundaries. The expectations we set on others to know how we feel at times is a recipe for disaster. The only thing we can control is our selves. Therefor, the p...

Grief has many faces, with no discriminate on who it lays with. The loss of a loved one is a feeling that ignites a fire of emotions that sometimes has a hard time containing. Diane reminisces on one of the hardest stages of grief she's ever encountered, the loss of her father. She explains her headspace and process during this difficult time and gives tips on how she has coped. Explaining th...

Attachment styles effect the way people are in relationships due to their parents caregiving dynamics as children. Diane discusses the top 5 triggers of an anxious attachment style in relationships. From abandonment, loneliness, rejection, self worth and being unseen, Diane breaks down the behind the scenes of an anxious attachment mind and how to cope.  Interested in following my curated life whe...

Diane dives deep into her past traumas, touching on the effect it's played in her past relationships. From an anxious attachment perspective she explains why some relationships just don't work. Join her on the journey to create a secure attachment lifestyle while breaking trauma bonds.  Interested in following my curated life where I post my adventures?! Instagram: diane.christine.ocanto

Diane interviews Madison O'Canto as she discusses her process of breaking an unhealthy cycle from a toxic relationship. To insecurities, gas-lighting, manipulation and so much more the ladies discuss how to take your power back and redefine what it means to love yourself. Remembering to enjoy your journey as you see YOURSELF win!  Interested in following my curated life where I post my advent...

Diane interviews guest Briana Karli on her process of closing  a chapter in her life. Bri discusses the events that lead up to turning a page on a life she had thought she wanted but soon learned it wasn't what she needed. From red flags and uncertainty to engagement and heartbreak. Bri dives into her empress power and tells viewers how heartbreak feels like hell but you have the power to pic...

Hey all you TeaLovers, Diane discusses transitioning into a new era of finding yourself. So often many of us think that we are living our best lives but if you stop and look around you may find that you're living "A" best life, just not quite yours. The saying out with the old and in with the new YOU is the new mantra.  Interested in following my curated life where I post my adventu...

Constantly having unwelcome and involuntary thoughts that create unpleasant and upsetting images in your head causing you distress and feeling like they won't ever go away?  Diane discusses intrusive thoughts and how she manages to cope using some of her tips she's learned throughout her journey of managing Generalized Anxiety Disorder.   Sit back, relax and enjoy the delicious Tea. Inte...

Ever felt defeated, lost or unsure where your life is going?  Diane touches on her experiences with these moments in her life. Reminding you that everything happens for a reason and to pay attention to the signs that are being placed in front of you. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel, you just have to keep your eyes peeled enough to spot it. Diane dedicates this episode to her late...

Dear Listener,  It might not be them, it might actually be you. Diane touches on self-awareness and taking accountability for one’s actions.  She gives tips on not allowing other peoples issues to affect how we feel about life and ourselves. Sit back and pour yourself a nice cup of TEA, as you listen to D speak about creating your own boundaries.  Interested in following my curated life where I po...

So often when anxiety arises we become so honed in on "Pre-thinking." Living in the future apposed to being present in the moment. In Episode 8, Diane dives into anxious minds and shares the "Sips" she's learned throughout her journey to face her fears of anxious thoughts and feelings.  Interested in following my curated life where I post my adventures?! Instagram: diane.c...