Spill The Tea With D&E

About Spill The Tea with D&E: Where truth has layers, the sass is strong, and everybody’s version of reality gets a seat at the table… though not always a refill. ☕✨Welcome to the podcast where real talk reigns and small talk quietly leaves the room. Original music copyright Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. June 2026.Spill The Tea with D&E is a space for authentic conversations that matter. Every episode dives into uplifting stories, deep truths, wellness, spirituality, culture, healing, personal growth, and the beautifully messy experience of being human.We keep it honest: sometimes funny, sometimes emotional, sometimes spicy, but always rooted in connection. Think of it as part soul chat, part kitchen-table therapy, and part cosmic comedy hour.No fluff. No pretending. No perfectly curated humans.Just meaningful conversations designed to inspire growth, encourage critical thinking, spark healing, and remind people they are not alone in this strange and wonderful world.⸻About

Spill The Tea With D&E is a education podcast hosted by Dominique Hackett & Erica Salda, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dominique Hackett & Erica Salda hosts Spill The Tea With D&E, a education show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #280

  Should Kids Be Banned From AI? America’s Largest School System Just Said Not Yet (280)

  Sep 13, 202617 min

  Should kids be using ChatGPT and other generative AI in school, or should they first learn how to think without it? New York City Public Schools, the largest school system in the country, has announced a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI for younger students, affecting nearly 600,000 children. Dominique and Erica dive into the debate over AI in schools, kids and AI, screen time, critical thinking, ChatGPT students and AI literacy. Is AI simply the next calculator? Or are children beginning to outsource thinking before they’ve built the skills they need to recognize when AI is wrong? D&E look at both sides, including the promise of AI tutoring, the dangers of overreliance, reduced screen-time recommendations and a simple way parents can teach children to use AI as a tool rather than a replacement for thinking. And Erica brings it home with the sports analogy: AI can be the coach. But AI shouldn’t become the player. What do you think? At what age should children begin using generative AI? HOMEWORK: This week, if a child or teenager in your life uses AI, ask them: “Show me how you used it.” Then ask: What did you already know? What did AI add? How do you know the answer is right? Like, subscribe and share Spill the Tea with D & E with someone who has kids, grandkids, students or teachers in their life. HASHTAGS: #AIInSchools, #KidsAndAI, #ChatGPT, #ChatGPTStudents, #AIBan, #ArtificialIntelligence, #AILiteracy, #Education, #CriticalThinking, #ScreenTime, #GenerativeAI, #AIForKids, #Parents, #Teachers, #Parenting, #SchoolTechnology, #FutureOfEducation, #DigitalLiteracy, #StudentLearning, #SpillTheTeaDE PROMOTIONAL QUOTE: “AI can be the coach. But AI shouldn’t become the player.” SECOND PROMOTIONAL QUOTE: “A tool should extend your mind, not replace it.” MUSIC CREDIT: Original Music copyright June 2026 Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. SOURCE NOTE: Episode information was fact-checked using New York City Public Schools guidance, NYC government announcements, UNESCO guidance on generative AI in education, and published research examining AI tutoring and critical thinking. The Last Sip Before we put the kettle away and head back into the adventure of everyday life, we’d like to leave you with one final thought: Wellness isn’t something you buy. It’s something you build. One conversation, one healthy choice, one act of kindness, one deep breath, and sometimes one cup of tea at a time. If today’s conversation inspired you, encouraged you, or simply made you smile, we invite you to support the work of Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization started in 2015, dedicated to helping people cultivate healthier bodies, calmer minds, stronger communities, and more meaningful lives. Your tax-deductible donations help support wellness education, community programs, mindfulness initiatives, and projects that encourage people to thrive rather than merely survive. To learn more or make a contribution, visit: SBWellness.org Because a healthier community begins with people who care enough to plant seeds today for a better tomorrow. Until next time, keep your cup full, your heart open, and remember… The world may be complicated, but sharing tea and sharing wisdom are still wonderfully simple. This is Dominique and Erica saying

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  Episode #279

  ARE AMERICAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS FINALLY GETTING A SEAT AT THE TABLE? (270)

  Sep 9, 202621 minS2

  Could major changes be coming for American farmers and ranchers? In this episode of Spill the Tea with D&E, Dominique and Erica break down new federal actions involving American ranchers, meat processing competition, beef prices, regenerative agriculture, local food and the MAHA agenda. We look at what these changes could mean for smaller ranchers, regional meat processors, grazing access, farm-to-school programs and the future of America’s food system. ( The White House ⁠) The big question: What happens when America starts treating agriculture, nutrition and health as pieces of the same puzzle? #AmericanFarmers, #AmericanRanchers, #MAHA, #RegenerativeAgriculture, #BeefPrices, #Farmers, #Ranchers, #AmericanAgriculture, #FoodSupply, #MeatProcessing, #FarmToSchool, #HealthyFood, #SpillTheTeaWithDE Music copywrited by Santa Barbara Wellness Center Inc 2026 The Last Sip Before we put the kettle away and head back into the adventure of everyday life, we’d like to leave you with one final thought: Wellness isn’t something you buy. It’s something you build. One conversation, one healthy choice, one act of kindness, one deep breath, and sometimes one cup of tea at a time. If today’s conversation inspired you, encouraged you, or simply made you smile, we invite you to support the work of Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization started in 2015, dedicated to helping people cultivate healthier bodies, calmer minds, stronger communities, and more meaningful lives. Your tax-deductible donations help support wellness education, community programs, mindfulness initiatives, and projects that encourage people to thrive rather than merely survive. To learn more or make a contribution, visit: SBWellness.org Because a healthier community begins with people who care enough to plant seeds today for a better tomorrow. Until next time, keep your cup full, your heart open, and remember… The world may be complicated, but sharing tea and sharing wisdom are still wonderfully simple. This is Dominique and Erica saying

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  Episode #278

  CHEMTRAILS: WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING IN OUR SKIES? (278)

  Sep 8, 202618 minS2

  What are those lingering trails behind aircraft, and why has the debate over “chemtrails,” contrails, weather modification, and geoengineering refused to disappear? In this episode of Spill the Tea with D&E, Dominique and Erica look at former U.S. Air Force environmental specialist Kristen Meghan Kelly, her whistleblower claims, the science of persistent contrails, and the very real public debate surrounding geoengineering and weather modification. The EPA says ordinary aircraft contrails are not evidence of secret chemical spraying and states that large-scale solar geoengineering is not currently being deployed by commercial aircraft. At the same time, geoengineering itself is a genuine field of research and public policy discussion. ( US EPA ⁠) So where does documented science end, where do whistleblower allegations begin, and what questions are still worth asking? Listen as we spill the tea and separate what is documented, what is claimed, and what remains debated. #Chemtrails, #Contrails, #Geoengineering, #WeatherModification, #KristenMeghan, #ClimateEngineering, #AirForceWhistleblower, #StratosphericAerosols, #SpillTheTeaWithDE, #Podcast Music copyrighted by Santa Barbara Wellness Center Inc. 2026 The Last Sip Before we put the kettle away and head back into the adventure of everyday life, we’d like to leave you with one final thought: Wellness isn’t something you buy. It’s something you build. One conversation, one healthy choice, one act of kindness, one deep breath, and sometimes one cup of tea at a time. If today’s conversation inspired you, encouraged you, or simply made you smile, we invite you to support the work of Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization started in 2015, dedicated to helping people cultivate healthier bodies, calmer minds, stronger communities, and more meaningful lives. Your tax-deductible donations help support wellness education, community programs, mindfulness initiatives, and projects that encourage people to thrive rather than merely survive. To learn more or make a contribution, visit: SBWellness.org Because a healthier community begins with people who care enough to plant seeds today for a better tomorrow. Until next time, keep your cup full, your heart open, and remember… The world may be complicated, but sharing tea and sharing wisdom are still wonderfully simple. This is Dominique and Erica saying

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  Episode #276

  THE GREAT HANG-UP Why People Are Starting to Leave Their Phones Behind (276)

  Sep 3, 202621 minS2

  Are people finally starting to break up with their phones? A growing number of Americans are deliberately cutting back on smartphone use, putting their phones in another room, turning them off, and even leaving them behind for walks, meals, and social time. New Pew Research Center data released September 1, 2026 found that 53% of U.S. adults say they spend too much time on their smartphones, and 45% say they have tried to cut back during the past year. In this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Dominique and Erica explore the growing phone-free and digital-detox trend, what happens when we physically separate ourselves from our devices, and why more people are craving quiet, boredom, face-to-face connection, reading, walking, gardening, and simply being present again. Maybe the future is not about giving up technology. Maybe it is about remembering that the phone is supposed to be the tool, not the boss. Caption Are we finally reaching peak smartphone? People are putting their phones in drawers, turning them off, leaving them home for walks, and creating phone-free meals and gatherings. On today’s Spill the Tea with D & E, we explore the growing movement to disconnect from our phones so we can reconnect with real life. Could you leave your phone at home for a 20-minute walk? That might be harder than it sounds. ☕ Hashtags digital detox, smartphone addiction, phone free, digital wellness, screen time, reduce screen time, social media detox, smartphone use, mental health, attention span, mindfulness, unplug, disconnect to reconnect, phone free challenge, digital minimalism, technology and society, Gen Z trends, wellness trends 2026, Pew Research Center, present moment, walking without phone, offline life, social connection, Spill the Tea, Spill the Tea with D and E Music Credit Music copyrighted by Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. © 2026 The Last Sip Before we put the kettle away and head back into the adventure of everyday life, we’d like to leave you with one final thought: Wellness isn’t something you buy. It’s something you build. One conversation, one healthy choice, one act of kindness, one deep breath, and sometimes one cup of tea at a time. If today’s conversation inspired you, encouraged you, or simply made you smile, we invite you to support the work of Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization started in 2015, dedicated to helping people cultivate healthier bodies, calmer minds, stronger communities, and more meaningful lives. Your tax-deductible donations help support wellness education, community programs, mindfulness initiatives, and projects that encourage people to thrive rather than merely survive. To learn more or make a contribution, visit: SBWellness.org Because a healthier community begins with people who care enough to plant seeds today for a better tomorrow. Until next time, keep your cup full, your heart open, and remember… The world may be complicated, but sharing tea and sharing wisdom are still wonderfully simple. This is Dominique and Erica saying

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  Episode #275

  WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR WHEAT? (275)

  Sep 1, 202627 minS2

  WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR WHEAT? The Truth About Dwarf Wheat, Gluten & the Grain We Eat Today What really happened to modern wheat? Dominique and Erica break down dwarf wheat, gluten, chromosomes, GMO claims, ancient grains and the Green Revolution to separate wheat facts from internet fiction. WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR WHEAT? Did modern wheat really go from 14 chromosomes to 42? Did gluten dramatically increase? Is dwarf wheat genetically modified? Some claims are true. Some are twisted. And the real history of wheat is surprisingly fascinating. ☕ Spill the Tea with D&E TEA TABLE HOMEWORK Check the bread in your kitchen. Read the ingredient list and compare it with a traditional sourdough or simple whole-grain bread. Ask yourself: Did the wheat change more, or did what we do to wheat change more? HASHTAGS #SpillTheTeaWithDE, #ModernWheat, #DwarfWheat, #WheatFacts, #Gluten, #GlutenFacts, #AncientGrains, #Einkorn, #Spelt, #Sourdough, #Bread, #FoodFacts, #FoodScience, #GreenRevolution, #GMOFacts, #Nutrition, #GutHealth, #FoodHistory, #Agriculture, #FoodPodcast Original Music copyright June 2026 Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. The Last Sip Before we put the kettle away and head back into the adventure of everyday life, we’d like to leave you with one final thought: Wellness isn’t something you buy. It’s something you build. One conversation, one healthy choice, one act of kindness, one deep breath, and sometimes one cup of tea at a time. If today’s conversation inspired you, encouraged you, or simply made you smile, we invite you to support the work of Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization started in 2015, dedicated to helping people cultivate healthier bodies, calmer minds, stronger communities, and more meaningful lives. Your tax-deductible donations help support wellness education, community programs, mindfulness initiatives, and projects that encourage people to thrive rather than merely survive. To learn more or make a contribution, visit: SBWellness.org Because a healthier community begins with people who care enough to plant seeds today for a better tomorrow. Until next time, keep your cup full, your heart open, and remember… The world may be complicated, but sharing tea and sharing wisdom are still wonderfully simple. This is Dominique and Erica saying

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