40 for Tea: Recent Episodes

Rach Allan

40 for tea invites us on a quest, to take a moment to be together, a weekly conversation exploring our unique perspectives and common ground, what it is to be human in this new decade. With 40 for tea all perspectives are possible, instead of feeling divided about our differences as human beings, 40 for tea believes deep down we all want the same things, and it's good conversation and curiosity that's going to bring us together around the table (and a pot of tea, of course). Go grab a cuppa and join the journey of 40 cups of tea, together.

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This is the Closing Blessing of 40 for Tea, offered by Pat McCabe with host, Rachel Allan. The full conversation can be found in the preceeding episode (41).

If you are here, this short episode is for you.

Thankyou for joining this quest to explore what really matters in this new decade.

There is always time for tea.

Rachel

You can support Rachel and a future for 40 for Tea by donating here.

Pat McCabe, Woman Stands Shining, is a Diné (Navajo) mother, grandmother, activist, artist, writer, ceremonial leader, and international speaker. She is a voice for global peace. She draws upon the Indigenous sciences of Thriving Life to reframe questions about sustainability and balance, and she is devoted to supporting the next generations, Women’s Nation and Men’s Nation, in being functional members of the “Hoop of Life” and upholding the honor of being human.

Rachel Allan is the driving force behind the 40 for Tea podcast, where she not only hosts, but also fosters a community of listeners and contributors dedicated to insightful dialogues. In the closing blessings, she extends heartfelt thanks to everyone involved with the podcast and provides avenues for further support and connection. Rachel creates a space for voices like Pat McCabe—an esteemed Navajo mother, grandmother, activist, and ceremonial leader dedicated to global peace and human honor—to be heard and celebrated. Through her efforts, Rachel embodies the spirit of unity and growth. You can find her on her website, linkedin and instagram.

Launched on the day of the first uk lockdown, 23 March 2020. 40 for Tea has been a personal quest to explore human connection and what really matters in this new decade. Rachel looked out to the world and couldn't work out what was true anymore. She stepped out on a mission, to find truth. The real truth, on what matters beneath the noise. what unites us as humans? This quest has been a baptism of fire, to come back to her heart, herself and a new level of purpose.

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The encore. For Women, for intuition, for the future, and for reshaping our reality.

Host, Rachel Allan sits down with Pat McCabe, Woman Stands Shining, is a Diné (Navajo) mother, grandmother, activist, and ceremonial leader. To debrief the intuitive quest.

Together, they delve into the transformative journey of womanhood, including the sacredness of menstruation, the powerful role of elder women, (100% NOT on the shelf, the true super power) and the importance of bodily freedom. Patricia shares her life experiences being guided, setting up moon lodges, healing from trauma, and participating in global ceremonies.

She reflects on historical events including the European witch hunts and their lasting impact, while also discussing the broader spiritual connections that guide her daily life.

Rachel and Patricia offer valuable insights on co-creation, embracing joy to connect to purpose, and reconnecting with nature, body and intuitive wisdom.

This conversation promises to be a rich exploration of women's capacity to reshape reality, the future and contribute to communal harmony.

We close with Pat offering a blessing for the entire 40 for Tea Quest. A blessing for you, and all of us that have participated and listened to 40 for Tea and the ripple effect beyond.

So go grab a cuppa, and let’s dive in together.

Thanyou for being part of this quest.

Please contribute here to support the future of 40 for Tea. The vision is to collate all the best content into a beautiful wisdom book: Finding Balance, a Womans Way.

40 for Tea has been a personal quest to explore human connection and what really matters in this new decade. Rachel looked out to the world and couldn't work out what was true anymore. She stepped out on a mission, to find truth. The real truth, on what matters beneath the noise. This quest has been a baptism of fire, to come back to her heart and herself.

More on Pat McCabe, Woman Stands Shining, is a Diné (Navajo) mother, grandmother, activist, artist, writer, ceremonial leader, and international speaker. She is a voice for global peace. She draws upon the Indigenous sciences of Thriving Life to reframe questions about sustainability and balance, and she is devoted to supporting the next generations, Women’s Nation and Men’s Nation, in being functional members of the “Hoop of Life” and upholding the honor of being human.

00:00 Podcast finale opening & Rach intro to the pod

05:00 Opening & tea

06:15 Pat's background, exploring new spiritual journeys. Diving into sense making a womans intuition.

11:44 Impact of aristocracy, how Indigenous knowledge is crucial for sustainable practices.

16:06 Children are connected to spirit; expand perspectives.

20.33 Finding purpose after breakup.

25:02 First indigenous ceremony at 29; transformative experience.

30:44 Moon lodges empower communal dreaming and decision-making.

35:14 Menstruation and menopause reflect women's powerful roles.

37:21 Exploring cultural boundaries in emotional connections. Visioning and mestruation.

43:28 Global community's experiences shape visions collaboratively. Findhorn.

46.10 Witch hunts and visioning.

50:41 Trauma-induced compliance enabled historic atrocities.

54:37 Embracing life's journey unveils innate wisdom.

01:01:26 Embrace nonlinear women's wisdom beyond words.

01:05:39 Opening up to possibilities by following nudges.

01:12:33 Embrace interconnectedness for omni-beneficent living.

01:19:29 Find joy in what you love doing.

01:26:10 The Blessing for all, Rachel Allan's spiritual journey and perseverance highlighted.

01:27:21 Blessings and fortitude from shared encounters.

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We made it! This is Cuppa 40 of 40 for Tea, where host Rachel Allan sits down with lifelong meditator, spiritual enthusiast, and CEO of Genie AI, Rafie Faruq.

Together, they traverse a fascinating array of topics, blending the spiritual with the practical. AI and business with staying centred through a spiritual practice.

Rafie shares his transition from trader to technology, his work in AI, and the journey of Genie AI in revolutionising legal processes, as a force for good. They consider the future of work in an AI-driven world and the necessity of balancing mechanization with human connection and creativity.

They deep dive into spiritual theories, yoga, ancient understandings of multiple subtle bodies, science & spirituality and how meditation can connect us to deeper dimensions of existence. Dreams are explored as therapeutic and prophetic tools, exploring lucid dreaming and its spiritual connections.

Rachel reflects on the organic growth of this podcast and introduces her vision of compiling its wisdom into a beautiful wisdom book. They talk of aligning with one's soul and the importance of authenticity, drawing wisdom from spiritual mentors and personal experiences in spiritual and business realms.

Join for a lively convo that melds spirituality, technology, and human connection, offering practical insights and philosophical reflections that resonate with everyday life.

So go grab a cuppa, and dive in, to discover how integrating spiritual practices can ground and empower us, perhaps even raise funds, in an ever-evolving digital age.

It's a goodie.

Support 40 for Tea & Rachel by buying her a Cuppa HERE.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction, and some jazzy quotes.

05.18 Welcome Rafie, Tea & an exploration on identity.

08:31 Rafie introduces himself spirituality, career history & machine learning.

12:25 Genie AI why restructuring the legal industry through AI.

21:53 Intuition and linear v lateral thinking approaches.

28:09 Rafie’s spirituality story.

32:54 The power of Atomic Habits for transformation.

38:10 Oneness, Rach’s experience of interconnection whilst living a corporate life.

48:27 Spiritual strategies versus finding alignment.

50:57 Embracing life's unknowns and trusting interconnected experiences.

52:41 Soul alignment unlocks life's potential.

53:55 The Genie AI investment round.

57:36 Dancing as a practice to shift mood and raise vibration.

01:00:22 Yoga.

01:07:03 Dreams, lucid dreaming & the impact of therapy on dreams.

01:15:23 Multidimensionality.

01:23:07 Unseen connections: science and spirituality, oriental & occidental methods.

01:30:26 Body Wisdom & Emotions. Finding Alignment within.

01:32:50 AI and human connection are increasingly vital.

01:39:00 Society progresses into strange, possibly wrong paths.

01:43:02 Shift the system from within organisations & Business and Spirituality as the same path.

01:46:56 Considerations for Humans now with the future of AI.

01:51:03 How you can support 40 for Tea now.

Additional Insights:

  • The Unity of Physics - David Tong, Univeristy of Cambridge
  • Spiritual Mentors: Influence of Nikki Slade and Tracy Ash on living authentically without conventional marketing.
  • Spiritual Exercise: Exercise in feeling energy in hands to connect with subtler bodies.
  • Crowdfunding Campaign to support Rach & 40 for Tea: Rachel's initiative to compile the podcast insights into a wisdom book.

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Welcome to this special episode of 40 for Tea. In this bonus episode of the final season, host Rachel Allan talks to Beverley Glick, an author renowned for her work on the transformative power of personal narratives. Together, they delve into an intimate and reflective discussion, exploring the art of storytelling and its profound impact on personal growth and understanding.

In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel opens up her emotions and her journey towards embracing vulnerability. Beverley, acting as both a guest and a guide, shares insights from her book on harnessing the power of life stories to shape reality. They discuss the innovative concept of a 'life dictionary', and how revisiting childhood words and memories can unlock deep emotional healing.

Join them as they traverse the landscape of personal stories, from Rachel's poignant suitcase memory to the broader implications of sharing one's truth in a world marked by increasing disconnection despite technological advances.

This episode not only celebrates the culmination of Rachel's 40 meaningful tea conversations but also sets the stage for what's next in her podcast journey, inviting listeners to join in and continue the exploration of authentic human connection. So, go grab a cuppa, and let’s dive into this transformative dialogue that promises to inspire and connect.

Let Rach know in a review if you want to hear more from her and Bev....

00:00 The intro to what this pod is about & reviewing 40 for Tea

05.43 Rach & Bev Dive in

08:58 Three months recording project turned out great.

10:31 Reflecting on the deep hero's journey.

15:28 Inspiring stories for connection and understanding.

16:07 Human connection is sharing your story. Vulnerability is magnet, not repellent.

22:04 Intense conversations pushed comfort zone, ready now.

25:14 Creating life dictionary, shaping personal narrative consciously.

27:15 Friend's childhood blanket becomes powerful life metaphor.

33:01 End of podcast teaser, sign up for further info if you fancy.

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Raise Consciousness, create heart coherence, heal and rewrite your life stories; when Science and Spirituality meet in Real time to understand the true power of the heart. Yes.

Welcome back to 40 for Tea Podcast: Here it is Cuppa 39 of 40, yeay! Host Rachel Allan shares tea with Sheva Carr & Robert Browning of the world renowned Heart Math Institute.

We unwrap the profound wisdom of the heart, diving into topics that bridge our understanding of its impact far beyond a mere biological pump. Discover the heart's 'little brain,' explore the power of cardiac coherence, and learn how our heart rhythms can harmonise our entire being, shape our perceptions and influence our emotional landscapes.

Hear personal stories of overcoming trauma, fostering joy, and embracing the complexity of relationships and the world with love. Before we move to a live technique with a heart coherence practice. These tools are designed to guide us out of survival mode and into thriving existence using breathwork and the intentional cultivation of positive emotions.

There's so much more - consciousness, belonging and home... as the penny drops on what matters.

Rach asks us who to have for cuppa 40? Do you want to join her, or have a recommendation for this final tea?

In the meantime, GO GRAB that Cuppa, and let's dive in.

To LOVE and Remember the Heart.


Sheva a passionate tea lover, arrives with 2 cups of tea a pint glass and a Tenmoku gold leaf cup, Robert, more a coffee lover arrives with tea in with his chipped orange bed bath and beyond mug.

Timestamps:

01:12 Mini intro to our guests & scene setting

03.43 Outtakes

08:13 Emotions run high - podcast inspired by meditation, launched amid lockdown.

11.40 Our LOVE of Tea - how tea and coffee drinkers can get on!

14:01 Creating medicinal teas for Yogi teas, we love Creativitea

17.59 Beauty as the antidote to violence

19:25 Personal wisdom stories overcoming trauma - its possible.

22:44 Intense journey of love and magnetism.

31:23 Exploring life's challenges to promote personal growth.

37:31 Heart may not pump blood.

40:05 Heart intelligence overrides cognitive intelligence

43:58 Heart Coherence Practice

49:31 Power of the breath.

57:03 Spirituality: the Sacred & Mundane.

01:04:23 Heart Ambassadors program.

01:10:57 Podcast updates with new guests. Exciting!

The Headlines:

  1. Introduction to Guest Speakers

  2. Introduction of Robert Browning and Sheva Carr from the Heartmath Institute

  3. Rachel Allan as the podcast host

  4. Exploration of Sheva and Robert's Backgrounds

  5. Sheva's intergenerational and personal traumas

  6. Robert's childhood joy and unrecognized traumas
  7. Shared experiences of losing friends to murder

  8. Concept of Static and Coherence

  9. Static as a metaphor for chaotic energy waves in relationships

  10. Coherence as a facilitator for growth and living true to one's heart

  11. Tea and Its Significance

  12. Sheva's passion for specialty teas

  13. Stories behind her favorite teas including vintage licorice and a Japanese medicinal tea
  14. Yogi teas company and background in acupuncture and herbalism

  15. Heart Coherence and Physiology

  16. Heart coherence's impact on mental, emotional, and physical systems

  17. Heart as the first organ in fetal development and its influence on the brain

  18. Heartmath and Heart Ambassadors Program

  19. Heartmath Institute's research on heart intelligence

  20. Heart Ambassadors Program for applying heart intelligence to global issues
  21. Complimentary consultations offered

  22. The Heart's Role and Intelligence

  23. Scientific complexity and "little brain" in the heart

  24. Heart's capacity to influence responses to life events
  25. Technique of "quick coherence" to create a heart rhythm pattern

  26. Encouragement for Listener Engagement

  27. Invitation to think about sharing a pot of tea with someone to connect

  28. Teaser for the final season's big announcement

  29. Appreciation for Listeners and Invitation to Follow the Journey

  30. Gratitude for the listeners' involvement in the podcast

  31. Invitation to join the next phase and sign up for updates

  32. Scientific Discussion of Heart Intelligence

  33. Research on the impact of love and compassion

  34. The heart as the primary frequency signaler and its electromagnetic influence

  35. Practical Applications of Heart Intelligence

  36. Breathing and gratitude techniques for daily life integration

  37. Cardiac coherence to nourish oneself throughout the day
  38. Role of stressors as opportunities for growth

  39. Final Remarks and Future Directions

  40. Reflection on the journey of creating "40 for Tea Podcast"

  41. Discussing the importance of heart-centered conversations
  42. Looking forward to the continuing exploration of connections and human experiences

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Welcome to Cuppa 37 of 40. In this episode of the 40 for Tea, host Rachel Allan invites you to a lively conversation with NNI dialogues Jonelle Naudé and Weibke Renner. We dive straight into tea, crossing divides and removing the charge from power words.

These powerhouse women are firm believers in the power of facilitated, genuine communication and the transformative role of empathy in resolving conflicts. At the heart of their philosophy lies the knowledge that when people's voices are truly heard, a space for understanding and new solutions are created. NNI dialogue is a systems based methodology born through working in post apartheid South Africa. Tangible change is measured through 3 specific steps.

We are challenged to question the dominating focus on the "why am I right?" mindset, which often hinders progress. Instead, we are encouraged to consider that multiple truths bring resilience to a system, fear as a protector and perhaps the emotions we feel don't always belong to us.

We celebrate what it is to be human, are offered valuable perspectives on how to get unstuck in relationships, teams and in life events. As we ask the question "how do we be with complexity and move forward together?"

There's also a bit of energetic plumbing!

So grab your cuppa and let's dive in together.

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00:00 Intro - Podcast Cuppa explores human connection and resilience.

08:15 - What is NNI - Founded in South Africa, promotes systemic dialogue.

11:29 - How it works: the measurement system: Shift in emotion, thought & behavior.

13:17 - Example in South Africa.

17.17 - Microcosm teaches us about the Macrocosom

22:59 - Update on whats happening in 40 for Tea.

25:45 - Facing suppressed feelings.

29:25 - Embracing multiple truths, creating connection through sharing.

33:12 - Diversity in voices is essential for a healthy ecosystem.

35:11 - Resilience.

39:51 - Judging words - a reframe.

44:50 - Channeling entities a real phenomena.

48:32 - The Gold

The headlines:

  1. Understanding and Expressing Emotions

  2. The role of external facilitators in helping individuals identify and express emotions.

  3. Using anonymity to express emotions without feeling personal overwhelm.
  4. Collective processing and normalization of a wide range of emotions.
  5. The impacts of suppressing emotions on personal and collective progress.

  6. NNI Dialogue Methodology

  7. Aimed at crossing divides and ensuring all voices are heard.

  8. Creating empathy by speaking from the experience.
  9. Structured space for discussing complex issues including taboo subjects.
  10. Coexistence of multiple truths in dialogues.
  11. This process is like being Energetic plumbers

  12. Co-creation of Meaning in Words

  13. The importance of deconstructing words to understand their relationships.

  14. Engagement with words beyond academics to comprehend diverse meanings.
  15. Removing judgments from words to maintain neutrality and observe emotions.

  16. Energetic Dialogue and Healing

  17. Dialogical experiences embodying different voices to shift the awareness & system.

  18. The practical work that impacts physical, emotional, and spiritual planes.
  19. The guests as "energetic plumbers" shifting collective energies and offering aid.

  20. Collective Transformation in Dialogue Settings

  21. Tracking group transformation cognitively, emotionally, and behaviorally.

  22. Case study from Bonnevale showing dialogue-induced recognition and steps towards healing.
  23. Systemic approach focusing on themes and energies instead of individual stories.

  24. Reflection of Societal Systems

  25. Dialogue systems mirroring broader societal systems.

  26. Offering insight and choices to participants for pattern and behavior change.

  27. Features of the 40 for Tea Podcast

  28. Emphasizing human connection and resilience through inspiring interviews.

  29. Conversations with individuals like Jonelle Naude representing NNI Dialogue.
  30. Exploring collective work for global challenges.

  31. Embracing Multiple Truths and Diversity

  32. Unlocking empathy and understanding through deeper self-expression.

  33. Celebrating and accepting diverse perspectives.

  34. The Value of Disconnection and Rest

  35. The necessity of disconnection and rest within systems and dialogues.

  36. Contributions of diverse voices, rest, and disconnection to a healthy ecosystem.

  37. Externalization of Emotions

  38. Techniques for facilitating communication and minimizing defensiveness through externalizing emotions.

  39. The Power of Words in Reality

  40. Discussion on the relational meaning of words and the impact on shaping reality.

  41. How words are negotiated and understood in relations.

  42. Guest Backgrounds and the Podcast Community

  43. Geographic diversity of the guests from Berlin, Cape Town, and Ireland

  44. Encouraging the podcast community to engage, sign up for updates, and share the show.

  45. Upcoming Season and Engagements

  46. Preview of the upcoming season of the podcast.

  47. Invitation for the audience to stay connected and involved with "40 for Tea."

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Welcome to Cuppa 36.5 of 40. In this episode of the 40 for Tea, host Rachel Allan has a heartfelt and profound conversation with world-renowned activist, peacemaker, and author, Satish Kumar. With over half a century of activism, Satish is a beacon of hope, drawing from his profound interactions with figures like Pope Francis and Martin Luther King to inspire global change.

Satish recounts his poignant journey delivering peace tea to global leaders, advocating for mindfulness, unity, and heart-led communication in times of adversity. He shares anecdotes of bridging divides with a cup of tea, a powerful conversation and connection with nature, advocating for patience and trust in the tireless pursuit of justice.

As co-founder of Schumacher College, Satish talks of regenerative practices and sustainable living, grounding his teachings in the belief that the economy should enhance human and planetary well-being, not exploit it. He reframes HR from Human Resources to Human Relationships. Painting a compelling portrait of an economy that celebrates human relationships and operates within the ecological "doughnut."

We delve into Satish's guiding principles – soil, soul, and society – and how we must nurture each dimension to foster environmental and spiritual connectivity. With coherent and compassionate wisdom, Satish champions love as the metaphysical gravity that holds our universe together.

We celebrate the power of love, optimism, and the courage to transform not just our external world, but our inner landscapes as well.

This is not just an episode; it's an invitation to pause, reflect, and join us on a journey to uncover what truly matters.

So grab your cuppa and let's dive in together.

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Part 2 of 2..

N.B. This episode was recorded March 2022.


08:11 Deliver peace tea to world leaders, prevent nuclear war.

10:41 Persuading through connection, not just intellect.

13:51 Build trust through communication.

19:05 Patience.

20:24 Solving problems requires interconnected focus on environment.

24:27 Embrace diversity, emphasis on common humanity.

31:19 Meeting Pope Francis, urged climate action.

35:37 Schumacher College education model.

41:02 "Small is beautiful, within ecological limits."

44:07 Love sustains humanity, nature, and connections.

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Welcome to Cuppa 37 of 40 for Tea, as host Rachel Allan shares a cup of English Breakfast tea with acclaimed wildlife and travel photographer, Sue Flood, on an intimate journey across the icy landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctic. Sue Flood unveils the stark beauty of these remote territories, teeming with life, and challenges our perceptions about exploration, conservation, and photography.

This tea we are taken to places of awe and surprise. Sue shares personal stories of proposal - divorce and second marriage; all with nature as witness. Before diving into the vast expanse of Antarctica, Emperor Penguin Colonies and exploration through the lens of nature connection, climate change and her love of tea. More details below...

In th meantime, go grab a cuppa and lets dive into this awe filled, generous expedition into true passion, and the power of the heart in nature…

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More details & time stamps below if you want it:

Life Lessons & Laughter: Experience Sue’s heartwarming and humorous stories, from the “divorce whale” incident to her rekindled romance and unique wedding with a celebrity witness.

Polar Exploration: Sue Flood sets the stage by discussing the differences between the Arctic and Antarctic, the unique wildlife present, and the breathtaking scale of these regions.

An Ambassador’s Lens: Learn about Sue's role as a photo ambassador, and her efforts to inspire others through her wildlife photography skills while forging a deep connection with the natural world.

Emperor Penguin Encounters: Immerse yourself in Sue's passion for emperor penguins, as she shares her close encounters, highlights their life cycle, and uncovers the secret behind a heart-shaped pattern on a penguin's chest.

Environmental Insights: In light of climate change impacts and conservation efforts, Sue discusses the changes observed in Antarctica and the hopeful signs amidst the challenges.

Photography and Filming: Revel in Sue’s tales of overcoming her fears for the sake of capturing the perfect shot and her remarkable experiences filming with the Blue Planet and Planet Earth teams.

Love for Tea: Discover how a simple love for Earl Grey tea offers comfort and reflection, even in the coldest corners of our world.

Giving Back: Hear about Sue's collaboration with Julian Lennon's White Feather foundation and her conservation-oriented initiatives.

Capturing Nature: Unveil the heightened awareness that comes with time spent amongst wildlife, and the importance of observing nature for restoration and inspiration.

Connect with Sue Flood:

Find out more about Sue Flood's incredible work and her book, "Emperor: The Perfect Penguin." Explore behind-the-scenes content and learn about her upcoming projects and expeditions.

Sue's Website. & Instagram: [@SueFloodPhotography]

01.13: Intro to Sue Flood

06:58 The Relationship Stories: The Proposal filming Bowhead Whales

08:58 The Divorce Whale Story: Humpback Whale Filming

11:41 Necker Island & the Second Marriage Story

14:44 Overcoming fears, new photography ambassador appointment.

21:22 Training photographers in Antarctica.

25:01 The Emperor penguin life.

26:31 Adults care for chicks, exhibit extraordinary life cycle.

32:35 Connection to nature, Awe and Beauty.

34:16 Michael Pallin acknowledged Sue's sixth sense. Cultivating sixth sense.

40:13 Teaching wildlife photography and leading expeditions globally.

41:59 Human - Nature Interconnection

45:27 Volcanic eruption led to healthier Arctic bears.

47:57 Climate Change in Antarctica & info on protection.

50:30 Unforgettable moment in Antarctica's penguin colony.

51:37 Penguin sheds gray fluff, reveals unique heart.

53.05 Where's the Earl Grey?

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Welcome to Cuppa 36 of 40. In this episode of the 40 for Tea Podcast, host Rachel Allan engages in a heartfelt and profound conversation with world-renowned activist, peacemaker, and author, Satish Kumar.

They delve into the essence of love, leadership, and radical love, exploring the significance of acceptance, compassion, and the practical application of love in everyday life.

Satish shares insights on navigating fear and confusion while staying true to the principles of love and action. This episode offers a rich and enlightening dialogue that deepens our understanding of what it means to embody love and compassion in the world we live in today.

This is Part 1 of 2.. coming next week.

So grab your cuppa and let's uncover what truly matters in this noisy world, together.

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00:00 Introduction

04:03: Love is accepting others as they are.

09:33: Racism can be transformed through radical love.

13:31: Advocacy for love over violence in leadership.

16:06: Leadership & Love

17:56: Compassion is specific, love is broader.

21:05: Relationships & Love: mindset, actions, and relationships.

27:04: Exciting announcement: more guests and wisdom ahead.

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Welcome back to 40 for Tea, a quest to reconnect to what really matters, with 40 courageous and inspiring individuals over 40 cups of tea.

Listen to this for the essence of this podcast.

This pod opens Season 5, host Rachel Allan shares her journey of rediscovering the essence of 40 for Tea after a year break, and invites listeners to join her in exploring the complexities and joy of human connection and experience.

We dive into themes of connection in a divided world, resilience and adaptability, shared rituals and experiences, exploration of the human perspective, and the power of love.

Join us for some real tea-sipping magic as we cherish the little moments and keep our hearts open to the magic of human connection.

Get ready for this final season filled with wisdom, inspiration, and the real inside story of the journey.

So grab a cuppa and let's uncover what truly matters in this noisy world, together.

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8 key foundations stones if you are having a life wobble. Normalising the existential questions & numbing out. Putting a stake in the ground for life. How to focus when there is a war for your attention.

Rachel Allan, welcomes the return of 40 for Tea, calling courage, focus and Facing our inner worlds, to create a Vision for a new future. With her local cafe, Shakespeare, the Rolling Stones & Jung.

We continue the exploration of navigating chaos, inner wisdom & power. This tea reminds us to turn inwards, reflect and step forward wild and crazy life. Rachel shares her foundation stones to recovery from Existential Crisis and reminds us what 40 for Tea is about.

5 teas left in this season and journey: 40 for Tea is a quest exploring being human in this new decade. Subscribe & share to be part of the journey. Thanks for Being here.

Resources:

All the World's A Stage - Shakespeare

Rolling Stones - 19th Nervous Breakdown

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Email Rachel: Rach AT talkagency.co

Balancing Heaven & Earth - Book recommended by David in the Cafe

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Cuppa 35 of 40 - an energising tea between the Sacred Valley in Peru & London with Shaman, Feng Shui Consultant & Dream Weaver Davina Mackail & Rach.

Continuing the exploration of navigating chaos, inner wisdom & power. This tea treads the path of the inbetween, otherworlds & metaphysics. Davina shares lively stories of her journey to apprectince as a Shaman, the Quyllurit'i pilgrimage, plant medicine experiences & COVID from the amazon.

This tea talks listening to spirit, astrology, overcoming trauma & WTF is actually happening on an energetic level. Wild dreams at night, what they mean, the power of 6, elemental wisdom and when she smuggled a second hand fax machine in return to tickets for the bolshoi ballet. Its lively, thought provoking and and has laugh out loud moments.

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Cuppa 34 of 40 - a tea between Liberia and London, lessons in history & bridging divides. Human & animal, multi-national organisation & indigenous community, women and men, borders & freedom. How do we hold polarities in both hands and explore new perspectives for a better world?

Letla, a highly respected leader, forester and biodiversity specialist by profession, (see her impressive CV), talks of her call to the timber trade and commitment to biodiversity in post-war Liberia. For us, a reconnection to African history and ideas on how seeming opposing factors can create new futures.

The tea starts with Letla in isolation, the electric down in Lesotho, boiling the kettle whilst laughing trying to get tech to work. After tea, Rach and her progress to the history of Liberia, recovery following the funding of war through the timber trade, moving to practical ideas on development. They open up clear and powerful perspectives on diversity in all ways: gender, biodiversity & knowledge. This is wise woman stuff. Borderless worlds, challenging beliefs on wealth, gender and what could be possible for us all.

"I have always believed in my capacity as a woman. What we are socialised to believe shapes our world."

Celebrating diversity, human, animal, knowledge, through obeying the natural laws of biodiversity. A history lesson and wisdom team all rolled into one. If you want to learn something new and be inspired by a powerhouse woman, go get the kettle on, it's time for tea.

Cuppa 34 of 40 in a quest exploring being human in this new decade. Subscribe to be part of the journey.

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What do you value the most? What a question. Mac shares a powerful 10minute perspective shifting story over tea with Rachel, on what is actually the most valuable and precious thing on this planet and in our lives. I will keep the suspense - for you to listen for the answer.

This is an out-take from Cuppa 33, where we talk leadership, reconnecting to what's important and a vision for the future. Powerful stuff.

Go put the kettle on!

"Let's place Beauty back at the centre of our altars." Earth practice time.

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Oh its a goodie. How we bring indigenous wisdom into our modern day lives, transform our relationship to the earth, leadership and living fulfilled lives. Sustainability at it's core, in this rich tea, Mac & Rachel share stories offering ideas on a new way to lead, one that creates a future with integrity for generations to come. This is heart work and offers the opportunity to find an inner settling and knowing within. It did for us at least!

Their cuppa journeys so much; life being a sphere, belonging and the importance of place, watching TV - Colin Stafford Johnson - The Wild Gardener, Dyscalculia which is like dyslexia with numbers, compromise, feeling broken hearted and whether its smarter to live a "middle of the road" life, life happening in the small moments, how do we listen and be with opposing views to our own, the bloody history of the land we stand on, the original instructions, Childrens Fire and the possibility of a new way of leadership. Its life giving and real.

This is Cuppa 33 of 40, on Rachels quest to explore what it is to be human in this new decade. 40 for Tea is on Instagram.

Mac is an international speaker, writer and change-maker. Mentored by indigenous people over many years, he has acquired profound and original insights into questions preoccupying many contemporary leaders. Mac seeks to inspire the emergence of the leader in each of us, the leader who will take courageous action for a better world. Championing A New Story of Sustainability lies at the heart of this.

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3 times Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Scilla Elworthy has tea with Rach to talk practical ways to influence peace for us all.   How we can affect and overcome conflict in the the world, in communities, relationships and within.  We hear of the Mighty Heart in Action, her new book guiding practical action that can transform lives & leadership everywhere.   Change your pension investment, the magic 4 words to resolve conflict anywhere, the power of listening and finding your purpose.  The Elders, Desmond Tutu & Nelson Mandela and how to find a haven of peace and tap into your inner power.

Not to be missed, go grab a cuppa!

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Part 2: Health is high on the agenda for us all. How to improve our immune system and health In this lively, practical Tea, with functional medicine practitioner Sue Camp. In this 2 part pod; Rach and Sue explore supplements, are they the green pharmacy? why sugar is evil and the importance of water. Jam packed with practical advice and laugh out loud moments - go get the kettle on and lets put your health back in your hands. Anything is possible.

We commune over Bengal Spice Tea & Vanilla Chai

In Part 1 we cover: the foundation stones including: gut health, sleep before midnight, circadian rhythms, the importance of Vitamin D, Movement - just move! & psycho-neuro biology.

This is Cuppa 31 of 40 teas in Season 4 of 40 for Tea. The final 10 teas of this initial quest exploring being alive & human in this new decade.

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Part 1 - Health is high on the agenda for us all. We ask how to improve our immune system and health In this lively, practical Tea, with functional medicine practitioner Sue Camp. In part 1 of 2 Rach and Sue talk the foundation stones of health including: gut health, sleep before midnight, circadian rhythms, the importance of Vitamin D, Movement - move, psycho-neuro biology.

Part 2 includes: are supplements needed, why sugar is evil & the importance of water - subscribe now.

Jam packed with practical advice and laugh out loud moments - go get the kettle on and lets put your health back in your hands. Anything is possible.

We commune over Bengal Spice Tea & Vanilla Chai

This Season 4 of 40 for Tea. The final 10 teas of this initial quest exploring being human in this new decade.

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Bonus episode with Rach, looking back over the season 3 & what to expect in Season 4.  The Powerhouse Women teas we drank, and the existential questions answered.  Belonging, Resilience, Love, Climate Crisis, Women, Overcoming Adversity, Health, Voices: Why we are better together.  Wishing you much LOVE and Re-connection this Season.  Now we rest, before Power up ready for building clarity & strength for 2022.

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A 10minute guided Kirtan session with Nikki & Rach.  Use to connect to your heart, find your voice, have fun and raise consciousness.  This is a sister episode to Tea 30 of 40 on #40fortea.  You need yourself and your voice.  

Cup 30 of 40 is here.

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A Practical Spiritual Tea, 30 of 40.  Pioneering Voice practitioner Nikki Slade shares her journey to reconnect to true Voice, get past her busy mind and plugin to inner wisdom through chanting.  We talk getting in the flow zone & yogic philosophy in the modern world.  How to gain access to infinite wisdom and self trust.  Interconnected, enlightening and heart connecting. Trust your gut... and go get the kettle on.  Anything is possible.

Opening Season 4 of 40 for Tea.  The final 10 teas of this initial quest exploring being human in this new decade.

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Poet Saints

We commune over Yorkshire Tea & Twinnings Yellow Packet

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Lynn was in her 40's recently divorced with 2 young children when diagnosed with breast cancer. In this inspiring podcast, Lynn soon to turn 60, she shares her story with Rach, journeying stage 4 cancer, the power of mindset in her recovery while bridging conventional and alternative medicines. Opening up the question of what's possible when we step into a powerful mindset with support.

Cuppa 29 of 40 in the Season 3, Powerhouse Women Series. Lynn shares tools and resources she has used in her journey back to health. Get the kettle on - we are drinking Hibiscus tea, .

Resources:

The Medical Medium

HEAL Documentary

Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie

David Hamilton - How the Mind Can Heal the Body

Joe dispenza: You are the Placebo

Breast Cancer Haven

Lynn Rae Website

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In Cup 28 of 40, Rach talks with Dr Lydia Cole, conservation ecologist, fresh from COP26 on why peat is so important as a nature based solution in climate change. This is a beginners guide, with key resources detailed on what we need to know, what we can do and be inspired by a woman who loves her specialist subject.

Get the kettle on and join us to talk earth and our relationship with her. We drink Pukka tea today.

Resources referenced:

UNESCO World Heritage Site: FLOW COUNTRY

International union for conservation nature:

Round table on sustainable palm oil

Peatland Code

Guardian article post COP on importance on Peatlands

Lydia blog post #COP26

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Where and to whom do we belong? Is this a practical, existential or being comfortable in your own skin question?

In this gentle tea, Rach & Lorien explore personal stories, asking how we each belong and what is belonging? It has a big aha moment at the end after they wrestle with why at times we may not feel belonging.

Both lived expat & local lives where they faced this question "fitting in" at home and abroad.

2 old friends have a cup of tea to explore perspectives on being human. This pod touches on: Expat lives, international development, family & home. It looks like we could be moving towards a spiritual journey.

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The Powerhouse Women Series: Women who found their purpose & share their passion. Which one to listen to?

Rach gives us a quick review of topics covered in Season 3 so far + how she is and what's new. She wants to know who you are and get chatting with you!

Topics covered include: Women, Overcoming fear, changing career, alcoholism, navigating emotions, power, purpose, body image, sustainability, finding your voice, circular economy, stress & anxiety, botox, menopause, doing good in the world. And SO Much more. Go grab your cup of tea!

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The Powerhouse Women Series: Women who found their purpose & share their passion.

This lively, informative tea, is jam-packed with informative approaches to stress through nutrition and sleep. Rach and Sarah explore what we can practically do, exchanging thoughts on diet, hormones, stress & sleep.

Sarah talks about why caffeine can be good, new ways to manage stress and anxiety, leaving agency life and finding her passion for nutrition. Science, practical and thought provoking tools to improve your wellbeing and life. Go grab your cup of tea!

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The Power House Women Season: This lively tea with Rach and Bex, two 40-something women, explore the Power of Emotions, our relationship with our wrinkles, body image and life.

Bex talks of the moment her body caught on fire, her journey through recovery and the lessons she learnt in the process. They talk candidly of the relationship with their body, emotions and body image. We hear radical truths on ageing, botox, yoga, how to use emotion to navigate life and dance naked in the moonlight! A call to reconnect to our bodies, truth and power, as women in a authentic way. Medicine. Lively, thought provoking and powerhouse women. Go grab your cup of tea! You can find the Freedom Through Movement courses here.

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This is a clear, informative and hopeful tea on the circular economy and lessons from Africa. For anyone who wants to be inspired by changemakers, and know how we could step beyond green washing and impact change. Rach and Joanna talk rebalancing power dynamics in global supply chains, with practical understandable examples. Joanna leads Footprints Africa, who lead the way promoting circular economy principles. This tea amplifies the voice of hope for creating a new way forward. Clear examples, lessons to learn, local & global, and Africa.

Lively, thought provoking and powerhouse women. Go grab your cuppa! Resources: The "Not Boring" Circular Economy Report Geo-located map of African Case Studies Linkedin: Rach Joanna Footprints Africa

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This lively tea with an opinion dives straight in! Rach and Andreea both changed careers for more hope and impact. When they got together over a cuppa, they had a whole world of notes and thoughts and dreams to exchange.

In this episode, Andreea talks about becoming invisible, uprooting her life on a gut feeling, frozen spinach and new ways of looking at social change with curiosity and humility. All of life is here, from Portuguese custard tarts to the exclusive language of politics, from football to rediscovering our radical truths and from parenting to sauvignon blanc. Andreea shares her metamorphosis and how it led to discovering new ways to revitalise politics, debate and bring hope back into our societies.. Lively, thought provoking and powerhouse women. Go grab your cuppa!

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Tea 22 of 40. Julia retraces her journey from a high flying corporate career to founding globally recognised NGO Orchid Project, on a mission to empower women & eradicate FGC. This honest tea talks of the pivot point, when purpose became more important than money. How therapy, stopping drinking and entering a Youtube competition left her talking vaginas at Davos with world leaders. Dream the impossible, an inspiring tea. Go get that kettle on and join Rach and us for a cuppa.

Part of the Powerhouse Women series on 40 for Tea.

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When two women get together: Cuppa 21 with Nic Shayler is a life-giving conversation on overcoming fear, circles in womanhood, being seen, menopause and so much more.  A fly-on-the-wall conversation on perspectives on being human in this new decade.  Nourishing - It's so good!

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In this short intro - Rach talks being messy & what is coming in the next 10 conversations over tea; Powerhouse Women, Alternative perspectives, and Slowing down to Soul Sessions.

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Mindset shifts. Choose your word for the year. Trust in a new way.

Hurrah for Women.

Powerhouse Business Woman, Mumma & Grandmama, Nic Shayler of This is Ape & Reasons to be Cheerful, talks to Rach about her experience of 2020 and the wisdom she is taking into 2021.

Nic is in, soon to be released, Season 3 talking claiming her space, trusting life and new ways. In the meantime, go grab a cuppa and let's have a quick chat.

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Welcome to this set of bonus episodes! Unedited, rough, ready and real talking, real stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and wisdom we can borrow. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. An invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, we come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Who are we becoming,what do we want for ourselves and our lives moving forward?

You can contact Rach on rach@ talkagency.co

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How to overcome fear when your husband loses his business.

What to do.

We've been there.

A powerful perspective shifter.

Nutritionist & health advocate Sarah Baylis And Rach, have a bite size chat over a cuppa on refocusing on what's important. Moving toward each other.

Sarah is in soon to be released Season 3 talking finding voice, rebalance through nutrition and overcoming anxiety. In the meantime, go grab a cuppa and let's have a quick chat.

5.55 - My husband lost his business

10.11 - What I learnt

12.00 - Let go of

14.55 - The gold - Moving from fear to curiosity

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Welcome to this set of bonus episodes! Unedited, rough, ready and real talking, real stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and wisdom we can borrow. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. An invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, we come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Who are we becoming,what do we want for ourselves and our lives moving forward?

You can contact Rach on rach@ talkagency.co

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Being a Shepherdess, Soil & Sensitivity as a super power.  This honest and gentle tea, offers us reflections on the fragility of life as Dr Lydia Cole and Rach take a look back at wisdom and reflections on 2020.  Lydia is soon to be in Season 3 talking the importance of peat and living with our planet.

03.01 - Shepherdess

08.40 - Lockdown pushed me to my limit

17.15 - Wisdom

18.50 - Sensitivity

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Welcome to this set of bonus episodes!  Unedited, rough, ready and real talking, real stories & reflections from 2020.  

We’ve been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and wisdom we can borrow.  Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with.  This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, it is time for us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways.  We need each other.

Who are we becoming,what do we want for ourselves and our lives moving forward?

You can contact Rach on rach@ talkagency.co

Join the mailing list here:  / Instagram @40fortea

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Woman wisdom & growth mindset. The surprising impact of online courses and how to let go. This life giving tea with Bex Tyrer and Rach takes a look back at wisdom and reflections on 2020.

02.13 - It tasted like lemons

04.27 - I learnt so much...

07.42 - the power of nature

09.17 - the wisdom

14.00 - the medicine

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Welcome to this set of bonus episodes! Unedited, rough, ready and real talking, real stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve all been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and wisdom we can borrow. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, it is time for us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Who are we becoming and what do we want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on rach@talkagency.co

Join the mailing list here: / Instagram @40fortea

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ICU, grief, cultivating intuition, reflections on each lockdown in London. This is a lively and honest cup of tea with Ruth Taylor, from episode 4 of 40 for Tea and Rach Allan. They explore her reflections from 2020 and lessons learnt:

04.40 - living with & supporting ICU Nurse friend

07.24 - second lockdown

08.26 - i let go of...including resentment 09.31

11.44 - the power if ritual & intuition 15.24

23.00 - Astrology & Akashic Records

Welcome to this new set of bonus episodes! They are unedited, rough, ready and real talking, real stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve all been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and the wisdom we can borrow from someone else's story. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, it is time for us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Who are we becoming and what do we want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on rach@talkagency.co

Join the mailing list here: / Instagram @40fortea

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Celia Bull from cuppa 17 of 40 for Tea and Rach Allan, have a quick tea, to explore her experience of 2020, answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021.

Celia, ex pro Climber, now pro skipper, saved the life of Paul Pritchard on the Totem Pole in Australia. She & Paul both tell their stories in Season 2 of 40 for Tea. Celia now, lives in the Isle of Eigg in Scotland with her son and runs Selkie Explorers.

A good old rambling chit chat about how we feel and reflect before diving into:

9.32 - Yoga is a way of life

13:50 - What did you let go of

15:06 - Interconnectedness

16:00 - The wisdom

Welcome to this new set of bonus episodes as an intro before Season 3. These are unedited, rough, ready and real talking stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve all been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and the wisdom we can borrow from someone else's story. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, 40 for Tea calls us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Who are we becoming and what do we all want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on rach at talkagency.co

Join the mailing list here / Instagram @40fortea

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Mindset with Emily Katz from episode 18 of 40 for Tea and Rach Allan. In this short tea between Portland Oregon & London, they explore her experience of 2020, answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021.

2.11 - smell, taste & sound like

6.50 - being a business owner & the bread winner

7.23 - mindset & managing emotions

11.29 - letting go of fibroids and...

13.48 - the gold

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Welcome to this new set of bonus episodes as an intro before Season 3. These are unedited, rough, ready and real talking stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve all been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and the wisdom we can borrow from someone else's story. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, 40 for Tea calls us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Who are we becoming and what do we all want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on rach at talkagency.co

Join the mailing list here / Instagram @40fortea

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Grief, death and leadership, Marion Thomas from episode 2 of 40 for Tea and Rach Allan. In this short tea, they explore her experience of 2020, answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021.

3.40 - My experience of 2020

7.35 - Boundaries and how to set them

10.20 - I let go of the need to let go of grief, scattering of ashes

12.12 - My brain locked out the difficult bits ALS

13.33 - You can't hurry a process & Project management of 2020

15.10 - Your big WHY

15.50 - One piece of gold

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Welcome to this new set of bonus episodes as an intro before Season 3. These are unedited, rough, ready and real talking stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve all been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and the wisdom we can borrow from someone else's story. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, 40 for Tea calls us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Who are we becoming and what do we all want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on rach at talkagency.co

Join the mailing list here / Instagram @40fortea

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Powerful reflections on control & resilience with Giles Duley from episode 5 of 40 for Tea and Rach Allan. Where they explore his experience of 2020, answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021.

2.14 - smell taste & sound like

3.01 - the commitment to end lockdown as a pro-chef

4.53 - what I learnt about resilience

7.09 - I couldn't control what was happening around me

08.45 - I let go of...

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Welcome to this new set of bonus episodes as an intro before Season 3. These are unedited, rough, ready and real talking stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve all been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and the wisdom we can borrow from someone else's story. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, 40 for Tea calls us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Who are we becoming and what do we all want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on rach at talkagency.co

Join the mailing list here: / Instagram @40fortea

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A Quick Straight talking tea with Katie Arnstein from episode 3 of 40 for Tea, and Rach Allan. Where they explore her experience of 2020, answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021.

Welcome to this new set of bonus episodes! They are unedited, rough, ready and real talking, real stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve all been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and the wisdom we can borrow from someone else's story. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, it is time for us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Who are we becoming and what do we want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on Rach@ talkagency.co

Join the mailing list here: / Instagram @40fortea

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Delightful & energetic tea with Henrietta Lovell, Rare Tea Lady from episode 7 of 40 for Tea, and Rach Allan. Where they explore her experience of 2020, answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021.

08.43 - a big learning necessary to my business

12.00 - shedding of ego

14.51 - why Netflix isn't the answer

16.35 - small daily habits

23.21 - one piece of wisdom - the gold.

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Welcome to this new set of bonus episodes! They are unedited, rough, ready and real talking, real stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve all been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and the wisdom we can borrow from someone else's story. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, it is time for us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Who are we becoming and what do we want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on rach at talkagency.co

Join the mailing list here: / Instagram @40fortea

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Harriet Minter from episode 8 of 40 for Tea, and Rach Allan explore her experience of 2020, answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021.

01.52 - A really weird year

02.15 - its smelt like..

03.07 - Lockdown lover update & relationship lessons, including taking space

06.45 - I learnt alot about TIME (Netflix at 7.42)

08.56 - Done with Busy

10.11 - The Gold.

11.16 - You wrote a book didn’t you? WFH & it’s out today.

Welcome to this new set of bonus episodes! They are unedited, rough, ready and real talking, real stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve all been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and the wisdom we can borrow from someone else's story. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, it is time for us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Who are we becoming and what do we want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on rach at talkagency.co

Join the mailing list here: / Instagram @40fortea

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Award winning human rights activist Molly Melching from episode 15 of 40 for Tea, and Rach Allan explore her experience of 2020, answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021.

02.22 - dressing up for zoom calls

02.54 - the smells

05.45 - COVID in Senegal & Tostan work on translation to 15 languages

09.15 - Letting go: CEO transition years, Colouring hair

11.09 - Accepting status as an Elder at 71

13.01 - The gold with a beautiful Wolof proverb - “it’s better to find a path out, than stand and shout at the forest.”

Welcome to this new set of bonus episodes! They are unedited, rough, ready and real talking, real stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve all been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and the wisdom we can borrow from someone else's story. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, it is time for us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Who are we becoming and what do we want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on rach at talkagency.co

Join the mailing list here: / Instagram @40fortea

Here are the Tostan booklets on COVID19 now available open source in 15 languages.

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Slow Down, Step Back See More. Laura Beckingham from episode 6 and Rach Allan explore Laura’s experience of 2020, answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021.

04.50 - we talk containment & grounding

06.00 - what Laura learnt about complication

08.06 - letting go of

11.05 - moving into adulthood at 40 “ Who am i trying to comply with & please”

13.00 - the medicine of nature

16.00 - having COVID

Welcome to this new set of bonus episodes! They are unedited, rough, ready and real talking, real stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve all been in the same storm, in different boats, having different experiences. We explore perspectives and the wisdom we can borrow from someone else's story. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, it is time for us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Who are we becoming and what do we want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on rach at talkagency.co

Join the mailing list here: / Instagram @40fortea

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Grief, Growing Older & the Joy of Sequins. The brilliant Bev Glick from episode 14 and Rach Allan explore Bev’s experience of 2020, answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021.

02.32 - what did it taste like

05.06 - what it sounded like

06.37 - what Bev learnt & the death of her mother

11.14 - thriving in solitude

12.04 - letting go of

14.22 - the joy of a sequins

15.43 - Bev’s wisdom

18.25 - a gratitude letter before someone dies

Welcome to this new set of bonus episodes! They are unedited, rough, ready and real talking, real stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve all been in the same storm, but in different boats, having different experiences. We explore the real stuff! Perspectives and the wisdom we can borrow from someone else's story. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, it is time for us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Let's look back at 2020 explore who we are becoming and what we want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on rach at

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A quick cup of tea with the brilliant Matt Bagwell from episode 20 & Rach Allan. They spoke of men's mental health, therapy, endurance running, plant based and routine. In this quick, deep and fun cuppa, they explore Matt’s experience of 2020 answering: What did it smell, taste & sound like? What did you learn & let go? What wisdom are you taking into 2021.

02.18 - what did it smell like

03.58 - leaving London the night before lockdown

05.24 - What Matt learnt

06.33 - Trust

08.00 - Perspectives on letting go

09.00 - the gold nugget of wisdom

Welcome to this new set of bonus episodes! They are unedited, rough, ready and real talking, real stories & reflections from 2020.

We’ve all been in the same storm, but in different boats, having different experiences. We explore the real stuff! Perspectives and the wisdom we can borrow from someone else's story. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, it is time for us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Lets look back at 2020, explore who we are becoming and what we want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on rach at talkagency.co

Join the mailing list here: Instagram @40fortea

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Welcome to this new set of bonus episodes! They are unedited, rough, ready and real talking, real stories & reflections from 2020.

This intro episode explains what a quick cuppa is all about. Human stories, shorter than 40 for Tea episodes, interview style and designed for you to listen over a cup of tea. Old & new guests from 40 for Tea, talk about how 2020 was for them by answering 3 questions:

What did you learn?

What did you let go of?

What wisdom are you taking into 2021?

We’ve all been in the same storm, but in different boats, having different experiences. We explore the real stuff! Perspectives and the wisdom we can borrow from someone else's story. Gold nuggets to journey into 2021 with. This is an invitation to listen with curiosity and an open heart.

Being human has come to a new level of vulnerability, it is time for us to come together and connect to ourselves and each other in new ways. We need each other.

Lets look back at 2020, explore who we are becoming and what we want for ourselves and our lives moving forward.

You can contact Rach & apply to work with her on rach at talkagency.co

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Men. Endurance. Professionalism. Brand. Positive Mental Health. Suicide. Plant Based.  Morning Rituals. Sleep. Running.  Matt & Rach grab a cuppa and talk the truth of being a successful professional man, navigating positive mental health after dark times, whilst claiming real endurance in all areas of life.  Full of advice and wisdom.  With a Live Breathwork practice to calm the nerves at the end (42.51).

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Rach & Michael explore navigating end of life as we know it.  When we traditionally talk about death, we talk about end of life, the end of the physical body.  In this tea we widen the conversation to explore purpose, death phases through life, transitions, plant medicine & relationships.  How do we let go, step into a new way of being, and how do we grieve our losses, old versions of ourselves and loved ones.  It is a lively, deep and powerful conversation with a bit of Dylan Thomas too.   Go grab a cuppa and join us.   Find Rach Contact  Find End of Life Community here

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Emily offers a behind the scenes view on development of Modern Macrame as a brand, whilst navigating the decision to remove 2 grapefruit size fibroids from her uterus. She shares her journey into marriage, preparing for surgery and her intention to be in service, whilst reconnecting to the seat of her creativity and power as a woman. Womb Wisdom, anxiety, creativity, alternative therapies and leading as a business woman.

Go grab a cuppa and join Rach Allan and Emily Katz for an intimate, inspiring and thought provoking tea. Alternative perspectives on being human.

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Rach reflects on the themes and guests from Series 2 to date.  This cuppa highlights wisdoms from each guest, the power of awareness. She speculates on what could be possible if we shift perspectives to create from an emerging future rather than be attached to the goal.  Reflective & inspiring.  Oh and there is a new, not heard before section with Bev Glick on Surrender as a perspective.

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Celia Bull shares her story, saving the life of Adventurer Paul Pritchard on the Totem Pole (see Cuppa 12), how that put her life on a new trajectory and the power of Trust. Rach and Celia explore being a mum, exploring life as a journey and the power of saying yes to synchronicities, to shape life and how it evolves.

Celia is a Skipper, Climber, Crofter, Writer and Mother with an incredible story of journeying PTSD, following saving her climbing partner's life, to create a life beyond what she ever imagined. She is courageous, captivating, inspiring and real.

Through the power of connection 40 for Tea opens conversations on what it is to be human in this new decade. In Cuppa 12, Paul Pritchard told the story of a near fatal accident on the Totem Pole in Tasmania. He talked of his spiritual awakening, and how it had changed his life for the better. At the end of every cuppa, I ask my guest, "who should I speak to next?" He said, "Celia Bull, the woman who saved my life." Here is Celia's story and so much more.

The power of a cup of tea, to find common ground, be real and grow.

Go grab a cuppa and let's explore feeling into being human together.

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Claire Baker, period coach and naturally fertility teacher talks with Rach about all things Periods. Yes! It's time to get aware. This cuppa is for men and women to really understand a Women's monthly rhythm. (Men have a 24hour rhythm). Understand the seasons and hormonal changes each week, how to track your cycle and use that to improve intimacy and relationships. A lively and personal chat on periods, sex and being a woman.

This episode includes:

  • Explain a woman's monthly cycle
  • Understand the hormonal cycle and why we are emotionally different each day
  • Why we feel more sexy at different times of the month
  • How to have a great relationship with your partner
  • Self acceptance and Self expression.
  • Moon cups and tampons

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A powerful conversation on social norm change and the power of human rights education. Rach talks with award winner Molly Melching, founder of Tostan, shares her personal journey to address the taboo of female genital cutting in West Africa and transform the lives of thousands of communities across the globe. We are called to explore the power of culture, dialogue and informed choice. Eye opening, heart opening and an inspiring call to action. Join us again for another cuppa next Tuesday.

In this podcast you will hear of:  * How Women found their voice through human rights conversations and social norms exploration in Senegal
  • Molly's personal story and perspectives on culture in West Africa & Wolof language.
  • How female genital cutting was eradicated in communities in West Africa
  • The power of perspectives - when we learn about others we learn about ourselves.
  • Tea drinking in Senegal, Moringa tea & Diabetes.

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Molly Melching has lived in Senegal since 1974 and founded the international NGO, Tostan, in 1991. Tostan, meaning “breakthrough” in Wolof, implements a holistic, three-year empowering education program that has engaged over 3,000 rural African communities in themes of democracy, human rights, health, literacy and project management skills. The program has led to thousands of women holding leadership posts and over 8,800 communities in eight African countries publicly declaring their commitment to abandon harmful traditional practices.

Molly and Tostan have received international recognition for their work in the areas of social norm change and human rights education including: The Conrad Hilton Humanitarian Prize, The Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship and UNESCO’s King Sejong Literacy Prize. A New York Times best-selling book by Aimee Molloy, However Long the Night, vividly relates Molly and Tostan's story and they are also featured in Melinda Gates's 2019 book, Moment of Lift.

Articles
Gillespie, Diane & Melching, Molly (2010), “The Transformative Power of Democracy and Human Rights in Nonformal Education: The Case of Tostan”, Adult Education Quarterly, 60 (4), 477-498. (Attached to this email)
Ashoka, (2013) “The Crucial Role Of Empathy In Development: Q&A With Social Entrepreneur Molly Melching" https://www.ashoka.org/en-kr/story/crucial-role-empathy-development-qa-social-entrepreneur-molly-melching
Melching, Molly (2013), “To Change Society, First Change Minds”, CNN.
https://edition.cnn.com/2013/10/31/opinion/melching-africa-social-change/index.html
Martin, Courtney (2013), “However Long the Night: Q&A with Molly Melching”, Stanford Social Innovation Review. https://ssir.org/articles/entry/however_long_the_night_a_qa_with_molly_melching
Q&A:: A Senegal-based humanitarian group helps African communities reject harmful practices against women https://www.latimes.com/world/africa/la-fg-global-molly-melching-qa-20171106-story.html
Dugger, Celia (2011) “Senegal Curbs a Bloody Rite for Girls and Women” New York Times Video and Article.

Books where Tostan is featured prominently:
However Long the Night by Aimee Molloy (Molly and Tostan's story) (2013) HarperOne
Gates, Melinda. Moment of Lift (2019) Flatiron books.
Clinton, Hillary, The Book of Gutsy Women. (2019) Simon and Schuster publishers.
Martin, Roger. & Osberg, Sally. (2015), Getting Beyond Better: How Social Entrepreneurship Works, Published by Harvard Business Review Press.
Carter, President Jimmy. (2014) A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power. Simon & Schuster.
Kristof, Nicholas (2009), Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Knopf (Tostan featured in Chapter 13)

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Wise Woman, newspaper editor, professional storyteller, breath worker, fetish club creator, this ain't boring! A heartfelt and glorious conversation exploring the etymology of words representing Bev's Life. Bev opens up her world and shares the words that as always, remind the feeling of being human. Go grab a cuppa and ponder what are your words, so far in this life. You can find Bev on website & @idigstories You can find Rach here

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Sofia and Rach explore cultivating internal calm in external chaos over a cup of tea.  The power of nature, consistent daily practices, why and how to keep your vibe high, and daily ritual, as a habit we choose. Bras get taken off, practical tips discussed and personal reflections on creating life moving forward.  A deep, intimate, light & laughter filled tea - full of great tips and reflection points.   Yogi or not yogi we all need a bit of this.  Go grab a cuppa and join us.   Find more on Sofia at Swara Yoga School.   Contact Rach here rach@talkagency.co   https://rachallan.com/ )

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Series 2 kicks off with Radical Acceptance  - Place your intention and attention on what you want to grow.  Paul Pritchard, acclaimed pro climber and author shares his powerful story with Rach Allan on the almighty climbing accident that almost cost him his life at the Totem Pole in Tasmania.  We talk his rescue, subsequent spiritual awakening, head injury, oh and that climbing is just like yoga all over a cup of Tetley Tea.. 

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In this bonus episode, Rach reflects on the end of Series one and asks us to join her in Series 2 which is launching next week.

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Jeremy Scott wanted to create memories he could look back on with a smile. By defeating the inner voice which kept him in fear, he cycled from London to New Zealand. In this tea, he shares with Rach his epic journey. From the tales of friendships formed, chance encounters, and the lessons learnt along the way, the biggest one being to slow down and trust the unexpected.

An epic journey which he shares with Rach, from the tales of friendships formed, chance encounters and the lessons he learnt along the way, the biggest one being to slow down and trust the unexpected.

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Meet Emily Penn, a woman on a mission to inspire positive change. Discover her insights as an ocean advocate and learn of her journey of slow travel, which led her to leading all-female sailing expeditions across the Atlantic, tackling microplastics. From talking to action, in this episode, Rach and Emily explore how diverse perspectives across the globe can address practical solutions to living in a more sustainable and kinder way. This tea inspires us all to make a positive change - let's save our oceans.

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Death the ultimate conversation taboo is addressed head-on by Sara and Rach in this exploration of legacy, the end of life process and Sara’s role as a death doula. Vulnerabilities shared, relationships with their mothers discussed, it’s an intimate and moving conversation, encouraging us all to think differently about death and the legacies we want to leave behind.

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Let's Talk about Death (over Dinner), by Michael Hebb

Being Mortal, by Atul Gawande

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Funny, bold, and honest tea, join Rach and Harriet for a chat which takes many unexpected turns, from lockdown lovers to female leadership, grocery shopping guilt, and unconscious bias. They talk being a woman in today’s world and discuss the power and awareness which can be found in opening up your world to new ideas, perspectives, and people.

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Henrietta Lovell is on a mission to make radical changes to the tea industry and better serve the communities that produce our tea. Known as the Rare Tea Lady, she shifts the way we think about buying tea and helps us to better understand our relationship with the people who cultivate it. Henrietta and Rach dive deep into the world of tea from the source to the cup and talk how we have the opportunity to be more responsible for our world and fellow humans with every cup we drink.

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In this episode Rach Allan talks with you as her guest. Reflecting on the guests and the teas she has had so far, what does connection and our global human experience mean at this time. She explores mindset in uncertainty, her own reflection on the journey so far, poses some reflection questions and the power of curiosity, the words of Brene Brown and Albus Dumbledore. Go grab a cuppa and join her.

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Laura Beckingham is a cultivator of spirit, on a mission to bring the experience of being human back into business by getting people to slow down, step back and see more. Asking big questions and answering in slow ways, embark on a tea ceremony with Rach and Laura and discover the beauty in slowing down, systemic exploration, the freedom in stillness and connection.

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A compelling look at resilience, suffering, connection and the human spirit. Giles Duley, a man well-versed in adversity, tells his own incredible story, from finding his voice through photography to facing death head on. Passionate about storytelling, he shares the remarkable stories of others with Rach, and how he found a shared humanness through suffering. It’s powerful, it’s emotional and at the same time beautiful. Enjoy this deeply moving conversation with Giles and Rach.

Warning: confronting themes of rape, war and love

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A powerful look at what it means to be female in today’s world, from the fun and the frivolous to confronting the issues which don’t get spoken about. Expect burlesque, Joan of Arc, nipple tassels, abortion and female genital cutting. It’s light and at times heavy, a fascinating exploration of female dignity and the power of conversation. Hold onto your cups and careful not to spill and join Rach and Ruth for a cuppa!

Warning: strong sexual references and language.

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Getting real on sex and sexism with multi-award-winning writer and performer Katie Arnstein. Exploring what it means to be a woman in today’s society, Katie talks about the misogyny of her industry and how she found empowerment through sex and her stand up show. Join Rach and Katie for a candid, bold and honest conversation along with a great bit of ukulele too. Laughter and Depth. Enjoy a cuppa and a song with Kate & Rach.

Warning: strong sex references and language.

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Life’s an adventure. Breaking taboos, god, death and growing old disgracefully, all over a cup of tea.

Marion shares a cuppa with Rach, and her experience of watching her husband’s battle with a terminal diagnosis while helping to give him the best end of life experience he could have. She talks

about the strength in connection and the importance of recognising the humanity we have in each other. Learning to let go and be in the flow as she navigates the uncertainties of life. Tears and Joy.

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In the middle of global uncertainty, this intro episode launches 40 for tea, where I’ll be sharing 40 cups of tea with 40 interesting people around the world. As human beings we are hardwired for connection, in these changing times we need to come together in ways we haven’t before. 40 for tea opens a conversation about our shared humanity - and our unique differences where all perspectives are possible. Put the kettle on and join me in this quest to explore who we are in this new decade.

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