The Tea Mind with Erica Moore

Episode Summary Tea is more than a beverage. It’s a practice. A pause you can borrow back from your day. In this episode, we explore Hojicha : a roasted Japanese green tea that doesn’t shout for attention, but can quietly change how you feel in your body and mind. If coffee makes you feel wired, scattered, or sleep gets messy… this one’s for you. In this episode, we cover * Why modern life leaves...

Episode Summary In this final episode of Between Years , Erica gently closes the circle we opened twelve days ago. What began as a pause has become a rhythm. What felt like an ending reveals itself as a quiet beginning. This episode is an invitation to settle, integrate, and carry forward what has emerged during the days between years. With tea in hand, we reflect on what has softened, what has re...

Episode Summary In this reflective episode, I invite you to pause at the doorway between the year that’s closing and the one just beginning. December 30 marks a quiet threshold – a chance to stop, breathe and notice what wants to stay and what’s ready to be released. Rather than rushing into plans or resolutions, this episode offers a simple ritual of black tea, presence and one meaningful questio...

Episode Summary I hope you had a very Merry Christmas (if you celebrate) or, simply a joyful, cosy day all the same. How are we all feeling in the Boxing Day haze? This week on The Tea Mind Podcast, we step into the soft, quiet space between Christmas and the New Year. The days where time blurs, the to-do list fades, and something deeper begins to stir. I introduce Between Years – a 12-day tea rit...

Episode Summary When the outside world becomes cold and still, it is easy for our inner world to do the same. In this episode, Erica explores how winter’s dominant energy, the Water Element, can leave us feeling emotionally flat, disconnected and unmotivated. Drawing from the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Five Element system, you will learn how to gently rebalance your energy by i...

Episode Summary Feeling foggy, tired and pulled in too many directions? You’re not alone. In this solo episode, Erica explores how the Water Element shapes our winter experience and why we often feel emotionally off-balance this time of year. She shares how a simple tea break and a walk in the rain became the reset she didn’t know she needed. Alongside that story, you’ll learn how to use Mulled Pi...

Episode Summary In this reflective winter episode, we explore how tea can be a doorway to deeper self-awareness. What begins as a simple cup becomes an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and notice who you are in the moment. Through a personal story, a sensory tea experience, and a practice rooted in the Water and Fire elements, this episode helps you shift from rushing through rituals to reclaim...

Episode Summary In this rich and heartfelt episode of The Tea Mind Podcast , we’re joined by Beth Rehman , Managing Director and co-founder of Perle Hotels , one of Scotland’s boutique hospitality success stories. With a background in finance, a global career that spans Moscow, Dubai and Singapore, and a deep belief in purpose-led leadership, Beth brings a fresh and thoughtful take on what it real...

Episode Summary In this episode, Erica explores what it really means to do less, not as an excuse to check out but as a strategy to sharpen your focus, reclaim your energy and move forward with what truly matters. Using a simple tea blending analogy and a real story about juggling work and an unexpected trip to Peru, Erica reflects on how easy it is to slip back into reactive mode, even when you t...

Episode Summary In this episode, we explore what it really takes to stay the course - even when no one’s watching. Inspired by the remarkable story of photographer Alan McFadyen (who took 720,000 shots over 6 years to capture one perfect photo of a kingfisher mid-dive), this episode invites you to reflect on the quiet power of repetition, ritual, and the long game. We unpack what it means to becom...

Episode Summary What happens when we stop striving and start noticing? In this solo episode, Erica explores how everyday awe can help us feel more present, grounded and connected. You’ll hear a story about a night sky over a Scottish beach, a community gathered around a fire, and a moment where time slowed down. We’ll look at why awe matters, how it helps shift our perspective, and what happens wh...

Episode Summary This week, Erica speaks with Sally Harris, founder and operations director of Groundswell Scotland, a charity using surf therapy to support women’s wellbeing. Sally is also one of the first two female directors in Scottish Surfing’s 50-year history, advocating for access, inclusion and healing through the sea. Sally brings both depth and warmth to this conversation. You’ll leave wi...

Episode Summary Ever feel like life is speeding past you while you’re stuck in a lay-by, wondering if you missed the memo? In this episode of The Tea Mind Podcast, we pause for tea and unpack the habit of comparison. From a sunset in Morocco to science-backed insights on envy and self-worth, Erica explores how to shift your focus away from what others are doing and back to what matters. This isn’t...

Episode Summary In this episode of The Tea Mind Podcast, we explore the moment when personal growth starts to feel like pressure. Erica shares how her love of self-improvement - the books, the routines, the planners - once felt expansive, but slowly became a quiet form of self-judgment. What happens when journaling, meditation, or breathwork stops feeling nourishing and starts feeling like you’re...

Episode Summary For three years, my podcast microphone sat untouched on my desk. I told myself I was preparing, but in truth, I was hiding. This episode explores how perfectionism often disguises itself as productivity - the endless refining, researching and waiting for the perfect moment that never comes. Through the lens of the Metal Element of Autumn, you will learn how to move from control to...

Heads-up: This episode contains a little strong language. Because sometimes, only a swear word will do. Episode Summary What if you’re not stuck, you’re just thinking in a way that keeps you stuck? In this honest and energising conversation, I sit down with Rebecca Bonnington, CEO and Founder of Tricres, to explore how we can shift our thinking, lead with clarity and create change that sticks. Reb...

Episode Summary In this episode, we’re talking about stress. Not as background noise, but as a real signal that something needs your attention. I share my own story of pushing through the demands of work, parenting, and building a business, while ignoring the signs my body was giving me. Until one day, it didn’t let me ignore them anymore. We explore what happens when stress is left unchecked, how...

Episode Summary: If you’ve been feeling stuck, flat, or burned out, this episode invites you to pause, put the kettle on, and rediscover the quiet power of curiosity. We explore why your best ideas often arrive not when you are pushing harder, but when you finally stop to listen. Erica shares the story behind the Tea Mind system, the subtle ways we trade creativity for conformity, and how a simple...

Episode Summary: “To trust the process, you often have to grieve the illusion of control.” In this solo episode, we explore trust not as a passive hope, but as an active practice of letting go. Aligned with the Metal Element and the season of Autumn, this conversation invites you to pause, exhale, and reflect. You’ll be guided through breathwork, a personal story about surrendering control, and a...

Episode Summary What do you do when fear floods in and the world wants answers now? In this episode, I share how a simple and intentional tea break, which I call my "Courage Cup," helps me pause, reset, and move through fear with calm and clarity rather than overwhelm. Fear often appears just as you are about to do something meaningful. It does not knock politely. It barges in. Most of us are taug...

What if your next breakthrough came not from a boardroom…but from a bucket of cold seawater and the quiet hiss of steam rising from sauna rocks? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Kirsty Carver , wild wellness pioneer and founder of Soul Water Sauna , whose work blends heat, heritage and healing in magical ways. Kirsty’s story is full of unexpected pivots - from artist and hairdresser to moth...

Today, we slow things down. On purpose. I share a personal story that made me rethink how I was spending my time - a moment in a ball pit at soft play that showed me the true cost of distraction. It was the first time I truly saw what I was trading for my divided attention. We’ll explore how tea became more than just a drink for me. It became a pause. A reset. A meditation. I’ll guide you through...

What if your life wasn’t something you inherited... but something you could choose? In this powerful solo episode, I share a personal story about a wake-up moment - yes, literally in the bath - that forced me to confront the quiet truth: I was drifting through life. Successful on paper. Unfulfilled in reality. That morning changed everything. You’ll hear how I went from lawyer to tea entrepreneur,...

In today’s episode of The Tea Mind Podcast, we explore the part of the journey that gets no applause and rarely gets mentioned: the messy middle. This is the point where passion fades, progress stalls and self-doubt starts shouting. Where you quietly wonder if quitting might be easier. But what if this phase isn’t the problem? What if it's the point? Through personal reflection, grounded storytell...

What does it take to build a business that feels like a hug, and keep it thriving through chaos, change and growth? In this heart-opening episode, I sit down with Ashley Harley, Chief Operating Officer of Mimi’s Bakehouse, the iconic Edinburgh café that began with a dream, a lot of courage, and the sale of a family home. Ashley joined the business in 2013, stepping into a legacy baked by her mum,...