We love to think we’re in control — of people, outcomes, timing, and life itself. Spoiler: we’re not.

In this episode, The Illusion of Control, we’re unpacking why we cling so hard to control, how it quietly fuels anxiety, disappointment, and burnout, and what actually happens when life refuses to follow the plan.

From situationships to careers to healing journeys — we’re calling out the lies control tells us, the comfort it pretends to offer, and the freedom that shows up when you finally loosen your grip.

☕️ Honest conversations. Uncomfortable truths. And the reminder you didn’t know you needed: surrender isn’t weakness — it’s power.

Hit play if you’re tired of forcing, fixing, and micromanaging life.

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Marriage isn’t a fairy tale — it’s a whole unedited cut.

The vows are cute, but what happens after the magic wears off and real life starts screaming for attention?

In this episode, Marriage: The Unedited Cut, we’re diving into the parts no one warns you about:

the routines that get stale, the misunderstandings that stack quietly, the love that shifts shape, and the work it takes to stay connected when life won’t stop lifing.

We’re breaking down the difference between styles of loving and styles of living, why couples stop seeing each other clearly, and what it actually looks like to choose partnership every day — even on the days you barely like each other.

☕️ Real talk. Real marriage. Zero filters.

Whether you’re married, divorced, dating, confused, or just nosey — this episode will make you feel seen.

Grab your mug, sip the truth, and settle in with us.

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Season 1’s last Monthly Brew is here — and it’s giving full-circle energy ☕️

We are sipping on everything from trampoline park nostalgia and chaotic kids’ birthdays to the peace that comes with protecting your energy. We open up about depression, dealing with difficult family dynamics, and the soft chaos of building something new — hello, event planning biz 👀💐

Then it’s time to spill the community tea: poll results, anonymous confessions, and listener questions that had us laughing, thinking, and healing a little bit together.

✨It’s cozy, it’s real, it’s exactly what Honest Tea stands for — growth, laughter, and brutal honesty with a side of love.

Grab your cup, hit play, and sip with us one last time this season ☕️💬

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“Some lessons weren’t meant to last forever — they were meant to be unlearned.”

In The Unlearning, we dive deep into the rules, roles, and “good girl” conditioning passed down from mama — and how they shaped the women we became. From being the strong one, to staying silent to keep the peace, to mistaking control for love… this episode is about breaking those generational habits and rewriting what we actually believe now.

It’s raw. It’s reflective. It’s that “aha” moment with a side of chaos and compassion.

☕️ If you were raised to be grateful even when you were hurting, to shrink yourself to fit in, or to love people harder than they loved you — this one’s for you.

Grab your mug and get ready for the unlearning era 💬

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Sometimes it’s not drama — it’s direction. This week, we’re checking our circles and our souls. When your growth starts shifting and your friendships don’t feel aligned anymore, what happens next? Do you cling to comfort or choose peace?

In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional reality of friendship realignment — the awkward energy, the distance, the “are we still good?” moments, and the truth about what it means to outgrow without outrage.

☕️ Honest talk, deep reflection, and the kind of clarity that might have you rethinking your group chat.

If you’ve ever felt the vibe shift between you and your day one, this one’s gonna hit right where it needs to.

Grab your mug and tune in — it’s alignment season!

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Friendship breakups hit different. Sometimes it’s a slow fade, sometimes it’s a blow-up, and sometimes it’s the silent ghost that leaves you wondering what went wrong.

In this episode, The Fade, The Fallout, The Final Sip, we’re unpacking the red flags that a friendship breakup is brewing, the messy middle of the fallout, and how to sip your way into healing when the final chapter closes.

☕️ Real talk, no sugar-coating, and the tea you didn’t know you needed. If you’ve ever outgrown a bestie, been blindsided by a fallout, or felt the sting of drifting apart — this one’s for you.

Grab your mug, hit play, and let’s spill it together 💬

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Do you romanticize the chaos or crave the calm?

In this episode, we’re getting real about why we glamorize the grind, glorify the struggle, and keep rewriting the same messy drafts of our lives. From survival mode to self-sabotage, we’re unpacking the obsession with struggle as an identity and why peace can feel like the scariest plot twist of all.

✨ We’re calling out hustle culture, shaking off the ‘hard way’ addiction, and rewriting what it means to thrive.

☕️ Whether you’re still editing your rough draft or ready for a softer final cut, this one’s for you.

Grab your cup, press play, and sip with us ☕️💬

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“Burnout, Balance & Back-to-School Vibes” isn’t just our Monthly Brew—it’s survival mode with a splash of sass ☕️

This month, Lex opens up about hitting that burnout wall, fighting “optimization OCD,” and diving into Stephen King’s Holly. Meanwhile, Tay’s navigating a writing break, the big feels of her first kid starting school, and the messy magic of practicing what we preach: balance.

We’re also spilling listener confessions, poll results, and the anonymous tea you trusted us with 💌

✨ If you’re tired but still trying, juggling too much, or just need proof you’re not the only one winging it… this brew is for you.

Grab your mug, hit play, and sip with us.

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