S2 • #67 • When Everything Works, But Nothing Feels Right •

Episode SummaryWelcome to Season 2 of The Tea Mind Podcast where we explore the moment something clicked… In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Buchan, a coach who works with women whose lives are working on paper… but don’t quite feel the way they expected.We explore The “Feel Alive” Moment - that moment when you realise that nothing is wrong, and yet something is missing. The point where success no longer feels like success… and a different question starts to niggle.Hannah shares a vivid turning point from her time as a teacher and mother - feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure what options were even available - and the moment in her kitchen where something shifted: “I just want to feel alive.”We explore what actually changed and how that came about through small, deliberate shifts rather than a massive leap. From following curiosity instead of certainty, to redefining success through how life feels day to day.By the end, you’ll have a simple 3-minute reset to help you reconnect with what you need - even in the middle of a busy life.Today’s tea: today I’m drinking Blooming Marvellous green tea, inspired by Hannah.In this pause for tea, you’ll discover:* 03:03 – The persistent feeling of “this should feel better than it does”* 05:56 – The kitchen moment: “I just want to feel alive”* 08:12 – When life becomes full, overwhelming, and hard to think clearly* 10:37 – Why ticking all the boxes didn’t feel like success* 12:30 – Discovering “feeling alive” as a core value* 13:10 – How small daily inputs shift your mindset and energy* 15:00 – Doing something uncomfortable (like surfing) to reconnect with yourself* 22:44 – Following curiosity instead of waiting for clarity* 30:13 – Why clarity doesn’t remove doubt and what actually helps* 47:19 – The power of small, consistent actions over time“When you’re lit up by something, it’s amazing what you can make time for.” Hannah BuchanResources and Links* Hannah Buchan Coaching: https://www.hannahbuchancoaching.com* Hannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-buchan-coach/Make sure you’re getting eteaket’s Tea Mail to be the first to discover awesome teas, like Blooming Marvellous.Thanks for pausing for tea with me today.If this helped, I’d love a quick comment, a heart, or a share. It genuinely helps this post reach more people who need a calmer next step.Erica xThe Tea Mind is reader-supported. To get new posts (and support my work), consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theteamind.substack.com/subscribe