Tea Of Life Podcast

Sudio Tolv Earbuds - Unboxing and Review + why we like them better than Apple Airpods. GASP! Recently, we received another collaboration with Sudio Sweden in exchange for our review of their new Sudio Tolv Wireless Earbuds. In this episode, we do an audio unboxing, plus a review of what we think about them so far. We discuss purchasing a set of Apple Airpods only to return them about a week later and what we think about these in their place. To check out the Tolv Earbuds and to purchase a set for yourself, go to Sudio Sweden; then, be sure to shop around their website to see all the amazing products that they have to offer. For a limited time, enter code: Teapod15 at checkout and receive 15% off your ENTIRE order + FREE shipping all over the world.  ALSO, right now (at the time of this episode release) receive a FREE Passport Cover with every purchase. That's another $20 value...FREE! Can I get a Woot! Woot!? So, you really need to listen to this entire episode to hear all about what we love about the Tolv Ea

My husband and I have a lot of really great stories of living debt-free. It truly is a passion of ours that started when we became engaged in 1996. We decided that we didn't want to start a marriage with debt because we had seen the destruction that debt can cause in a marriage (and just in life in general), and we knew that we wanted no part of that. I can tell you that there is no faster way of getting out of debt than to tell your fiance that you cannot marry him until we are both debt-free! And, we did it! We were completely debt-free the day we got married, and for the next 4-1/2 years, we lived on $14,500/year. We were very passionate about living on what we made; no matter what we made, and we believe that God honored that and believe that God can and will honor that for you too, but it has to be a true desire. You have to live it, for Him to honor it. For complete transcripts, show notes, and product links, go to http://teaoflifepodcast.com/.

Change is hard! SO! HARD! People can say that they like change, but not a lot of people like TO change, or, to be more exact...people don’t like to BE changed. Some people do like to try to change us though, and I get into that a little bit on this episode as well. Sometimes change is necessary in order for things to be different. Albert Einstein said that “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again...expecting different results.” Sometimes we decide to change ourselves or our circumstances because we’re bored with where we are. The boredom forces us to get past it and do something else or actually...do...something. Some of us have been taught that we should never be bored because that’s when the devil creeps in and bad things happen; then, there’s also a saying that “if the devil can’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy.” So, which is it? Is he going to creep into my boredom, or is he going to creep into my busyness? For show notes, links and transcripts, go to http://teaoflifepodc

What would you do right now, if you could do anything? What do you think it would take to get you there? Courage? Financial Independence? Support from family or others? I once asked someone this question, and their answer was surprising and not something I could get on board with. What about you? Leave your answer now at teaoflifepodcast.com. For show notes, links, and transcripts, visit teaoflifepodcast.com. Subscribe now on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Spotify and never miss an episode!

We need to know that in order to get to where we want to be, we need to surround ourselves with people who are already there. We need to seek out and ask questions to those who have already achieved our desired status or who have achieved our desired position in society. Rayson Choo, host of the Raygacy show, recently posted that one of his listeners commented that he (Rayson) should be financially successful before interviewing people like Gary Vaynerchuk and Grant Cardone - both of which have already been on Rayson’s show and have encouraged him in many ways, and both have also agreed that what he is doing is fantastic and he should keep on keeping on! This is a total misconception, and today, I will tell you why. For show notes and transcripts, visit http://teaoflifepodcast.com/.

Are you feeling stuck; like you’re not going anywhere + that you’re on a path or a virtual treadmill to nowhere? Do you feel like no matter what you do, you cannot move ahead? All of us have been there at one time or another. In fact, we (my husband and I) are just coming out of a place where we have felt stuck. I have been teaching others how to become the best that they can be and how to live their best life, all while feeling somewhat stuck in our own lives. That didn’t happen because this stuff doesn’t work. It happened because we allowed it to happen; however, we have recently become unstuck, and the feeling has been AMAZING! Listen in today as I talk about how to become unstuck in your own life and begin to love the life you're living. Visit http://teaoflifepodcast.com/ for transcripts, show notes, and links.

If you’ve ever felt guilty or anxious for saying no or have been talked into doing something that you never wanted to do in the first place, you may have a boundary problem. If you constantly deal with too much drama in your relationships or have difficulty making decisions, you may have a boundary problem. If you care too much about what other people think about you, you may have boundary issues. These are just a few examples as the list is long, so even if the above isn’t you, you could still have boundary issues, and in this episode, I help you solve them. For show notes, links, and transcripts, visit http://teaoflifepodcast.com/.

Henry David Thoreau, a philosopher, and poet said, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.” I am giving you 7 simple steps that I hope will help you get out of your desperation and on to achieving your goals. Whether your goal is to become a better person, change your circumstances, or maybe even your attitude, I hope these encourage you and help you to achieve it. My hope for you is that by giving you these steps and breaking them down one-by-one, it will help you get to your goal easier and create a vision for what needs to be done along the way. For snow notes, links, and transcripts, visit http://teaoflifepodcast.com/.

Today, we break down the 5 components to setting and accomplishing your goal of creating the life you love to live or how to become a better person. We break down SMART goals and talk through each of these components: 1. Specific/Simple/Significant 2. Measurable/Meaningful/Motivating 3. Achievable/Attainable/Announced/Authored by YOU 4. Relevant/Reasonable 5. Time Bound/Time Sensitive For show notes and complete transcripts, visit http://teaoflifepodcast.com/.

Along my way, I have met so many people who all have one thing in common, they are not loving this precious life that we have been given the opportunity to live; they are not living their best life. Not only that, but lately I see commercial after commercial “selling” us ways for you to love our life - whether it be through a new online counseling agency, gym memberships, food, medication...basically more items and ways than I can even think about right now. I want to ask you what are you going to do this year to make your life better because it IS up to you. It is not up to anyone else to change your life. It is not up to anyone else to change your life for you. It’s not up to anyone else to create the life that YOU want to live. It is up to you! I can only give you a nudge in the right direction through encouragement and presenting some tools that you can use to achieve your goals. If you have a goal this year to change your attitude or situation, YOU are the only person who can achieve that goal. For some,

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 world around you. It makes your life and relationships a whole lot less stressful and demanding. People tend to respect you and look up to you when you treat them this way. For show notes and links, visit our website at http://teaoflifepodcast.com/.

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 to know today that these holidays do not have to be dreaded. They can actually bring you joy and happiness if you preemptively set some healthy boundaries by taking control of your schedule, money, emotions, and the time you dedicate spending with those who tend to suck the joy and life right out of you. You are in control of you; no one else! YOU have the ability to choose how you come out of this holiday season. YOU can choose to be refreshed instead of exhausted, excited instead of depressed, and joyful instead of miserable. I believe this is Jesus' wish for us - to have a joyful celebration of His birth; for us to

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 “befriending” the children there (mostly girls I might add) so that they would no longer be strangers; that they would see him as a familiar face in order for the little girls to feel more comfortable around him. He was also “showing off” for the parents as well. He was showing them how much he “loves” little children (yeah, I bet he does) and “grooming” them to the point to where they feel that he is a safe adult for them and probably thinking, “Wow! He’s really great with kids!” This way, they inch their way in little by little; seeing how far they can go, getting the child more and more comfortable with them until it’s

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 overwhelmed or even rebellious of what society tells us we need to be or have accomplished by my age or in my near future. Carolyn Penner is a guest with me again today, and we talk more through living a "mediocre life" through motherhood and how we desire to be more than ok with where we are on our journey through life. We are tired of all of the outside influences constantly telling us that we need to be better, bigger, faster, achieve more, be better leaders; better wives, moms, and daughters. We are tired of always having to have a picture-perfect house and lifestyle. When is enough enough? For us, it is now! Know that whe

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 parents is that this current season with our infant is our forever. It isn't! In fact, it changes faster than I can type out these show notes. Yesterday, my son was 6. Today he is 16! At least, that's how it feels. Today, I invite Carolyn Penner, our interviewee from episode #23 and a mom to 3 boys of her own, to discuss some of the difficulties of parenthood. Along the way, she asks me a question that leads to an answer that every parent should hear. We end our talk with a list of shows that we binge-watch with our kids now that they have become older. This has become our new bonding-time with them. We have loved ins

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 stay at home where she was more comfortable. Amanda's trip was planned in order for her to go and help change the lives of others, but, in return, it was her life that was ultimately changed. She traveled to Ecuador where she had the privilege of being a part of a group providing medical care for children and families. Her stories of change are amazing, and you can see her absolute delight on her face as she is sharing every detail.  For links, show notes and to see additional pictures from Amanda's trip, visit our website at teaoflifepodcast.com.

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 good news is that I am learning how to deal and manage the depression; however, the source still remains. As I began to track back through my prior months, I was able to pinpoint almost when it started. It was at that point, it all began to make absolutely perfect sense; thus, promptly beginning my long, grueling, healing process. For links, show notes, and a transcript of this episode, visit our website at teaoflifepodcast.com. 

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, quality leadership at the foremost of my mind most of the time. I feel that every decision that I make, in both my professional and personal life, boils down to what kind of leader I want to be, what kind of leader I want my kids to see me being, and what kind of leader I want them to be. The more I read, study, listen and learn about how to grow myself as a quality leader, I realize that I also have a big responsibility as a leader (and a parent) to teach my children to become great leaders. We hear about natural-born leaders, but I feel that no leader is naturally-born. Some may acquire more training in this field

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. Although I agree with lowering the use of our digital devices, I am not sure that I agree with some of their reasoning.  The video that I talk about starts out with slow, emotional piano music and a guy who looks like he about to have a nervous breakdown. I’m sure you’ve seen it. He says that he cannot even imagine what the rates of suicide, homicide, rates of depression, and accidental deaths due to overdose is going to look like in the future. He is blaming all of this on the use of cell phones. After this scene is over, it automatically goes to another guy who introduces the Digital Dementia word that spawned the name of

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 more important than anything that you could possibly own. Our oldest son is 16, and we have only 76 more weeks until he turns 18. Because of this, we decided that family adventures were a top priority for our family. These adventures come with a price, but because we are debt-free and living below our means, we are able to invest our money in any way that we desire. We chose this, and we want this for you too. Listen in today, and receive the encouragement you need to GO FOR IT!  Visit our website at teaoflifepodcast.com for a transcript, show notes, and episode links.