PODCAST · education
Spill The Tea With D&E
by Dominique Hackett & Erica Salda
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
Episodes
-
WNBA Anthem Walkouts: Freedom of Expression or Disrespect for America?
The 2026 WNBA Finals have sparked controversy after the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream left the basketball court before the national anthem. But were these political protests, longstanding pregame routines, or something else? Join Erica and Dominique on Spill the Tea with D & E as they...
-
AI vs. Ancient Wisdom: Will the Amish and Indigenous Peoples Be the Last Ones Standing?
What if the people who refuse to let technology control their lives are the ones teaching us how to survive the future? As artificial intelligence transforms banking, healthcare, jobs, education, and everyday life, an important question emerges: By 2030, will we still have the freedom to live...
-
WHO PUSHED YOUR BUTTONS? Three Questions That Can Change Your Reaction
☕ WHO PUSHED YOUR BUTTONS? Three Questions That Can Change Your Reaction Have you ever been having a wonderful day until one comment, one text message, or one person’s behavior completely changed your mood? We’ve all been there! In this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Erica and Dominique...
-
Relationship Walking: One Walk Could Change Your Connection
Could a simple walk help you reconnect with your child, grandchild, partner, or someone you love? When conversations become one-word answers and meaningful connections feel harder to find, sometimes the best thing you can do is walk side by side. In this heartwarming episode of Spill the Tea with…
more -
California UnHoused ~ BILLIONS SPENT—WHERE IS THE WAY HOME?
California has spent billions addressing homelessness—but what does lasting progress look like for the person still sleeping outside? Erica and Dominique examine housing, addiction treatment, mental-health care, harm reduction, and the accountability taxpayers deserve. With compassion and candid...
-
🐓🥚 WHAT THE CLUCK?! Eggs Without Chickens: What’s Actually in Your Breakfast?
🐓🥚 WHAT THE CLUCK?! Eggs Without Chickens: What’s Actually in Your Breakfast? 🎙️ Podcast Description (Podbean) Eggs without chickens?! WHAT THE CLUCK is going on with America’s breakfast? 🐓🥚 This week on Spill the Tea with D & E, Erica and Dominique crack open the fascinating world of...
-
You Are More Than What You Do: What Happens When You Stop Measuring Your Worth by Your Usefulness?
What happens when we stop measuring our worth by how useful we are? In this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Dominique and Erica explore the difference between being valued and simply being the person who solves everyone’s problems. We spend so much of life producing, fixing, helping,...
-
GLP-1 Use Among New Mothers Has Jumped
A new JAMA study found that the number of commercially insured U.S. mothers starting GLP-1 medications within six months after giving birth increased nearly 24-fold from 2018 to early 2025. But this isn’t simply a “baby weight” story. What about breastfeeding? Gestational diabetes? Nutrition?...
-
Nearly 13,000 People Got Sick From Lettuce. The FDA Thinks It Found the Source.
Nearly 13,000 people became sick, 570 were hospitalized and two died in a massive Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce. On October 2, 2026, the FDA closed its investigation after tracing the outbreak to lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico and finding Cyclospora in environmental samples…
more -
What Would Love Do? When Compassion Needs Boundaries
What would love do? On this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, we’re sharing the lessons we learned about renting a room safely, checking references, recognizing warning signs, honoring legal boundaries and, finally, releasing resentment through the spirit of Ho‘oponopono. I’m sorry. Please...
-
A Blood Test That Looks for More Than 50 Cancers: Are We Entering a New Era of Cancer Screening?
Could one simple blood draw change the future of cancer detection? 🧬☕ In today’s episode of Spill the Tea with D&E, Dominique and Erica explore Galleri, a groundbreaking blood test designed to detect signals associated with more than 50 types of cancer. After a favorable FDA advisory committee...
-
The Weight-Loss Supplement That Was Actually a Poisonous Plant
What if your all-natural weight-loss supplement contained a poisonous plant? The FDA has expanded its warning about supplements found to contain toxic yellow oleander, a plant that can cause dangerous heart problems and even death. Join Dominique and Erica as they spill the tea on hidden…
more -
AI Is Starting to ACT for You, Not Just Answer You. Are We Ready?
AI is moving beyond answering questions. It's beginning to shop, send emails, book travel and make purchases on our behalf. But are we ready to trust it with our money and personal information? Dominique and Erica explore the rapidly emerging world of AI agents, the warnings coming from major...
-
The Invisible Ocean Wave Coming for Santa Barbara: What Happened Last Time?
🌿🍵 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...
-
🚛 America’s Truckers Are Angry. Can AI Replace Them?
A viral story says tens of thousands of American truck drivers may park their rigs on October 1. But is there really a nationwide trucker strike coming? Dominique and Erica separate the viral claim from what trucking industry reporting is actually finding, then follow the story into something…
more -
Chicago’s Half-Empty Schools: What Happens When the Kids Disappear but the Buildings Don’t?
Is it true that roughly 150 Chicago public schools are operating at less than half capacity? Yes, but the viral headline only tells part of the story. Dominique and Erica dig into Chicago Public Schools’ dramatic enrollment decline, aging buildings, rising per-student costs and the emotional…
more -
🏡 The Great Housing Freeze: Nobody Wants to Give Up Their Cheap Mortgage
Why Homeowners Won’t Sell: The 3% Mortgage Is Freezing America’s Housing Market One enormous reason may be hiding inside their monthly mortgage statement. With the average 30-year mortgage rate hovering near 7%, millions of Americans who locked in 3% and 4% mortgages have a powerful financial...
-
🤖 EVEN THE PEOPLE BUILDING AI WANT TO SLOW IT DOWN. WHAT DO THEY KNOW THAT WE DON’T?
AI Leaders Want to Slow Down AI: Why Sam Altman, Dario Amodei & Others Are Hitting the Brakes Episode Description: Something extraordinary is happening in artificial intelligence. Some of the very people racing to build the world’s most powerful AI systems are now saying the race may be moving…
more -
Should Kids Be Banned From AI? America’s Largest School System Just Said Not Yet (280)
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...
-
🫖 ARE AMERICAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS FINALLY GETTING A SEAT AT THE TABLE? (270)
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…
more -
CHEMTRAILS: WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING IN OUR SKIES? (278)
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...
-
THE GREAT HANG-UP Why People Are Starting to Leave Their Phones Behind (276)
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...
-
KELSEY MITCHELL LEFT OFF TEAM USA? MAKE IT MAKE SENSE.(277)
Kelsey Mitchell is one of the hottest scorers in the WNBA, yet she won’t be representing Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. So what exactly goes into choosing America’s national team? Dominique and Erica break down the Kelsey Mitchell snub, the Team USA roster, FIBA, and the...
-
WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR WHEAT? (275)
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.…
more -
YOUR BRAIN ON AUDIOBOOKS (274)
🎧 PODCAST DESCRIPTION Audiobooks vs. reading: does your brain know the difference? D&E dive into neuroscience, memory, comprehension and mind-wandering to discover what really happens when you listen to a book instead of reading one. 🎧📚 DO AUDIOBOOKS REALLY COUNT AS READING? Your ears and your...
-
STOP FEEDING THE SYSTEM (273)
PODCAST DESCRIPTION Are we financing the very system we complain about? Dominique and Erica explore Catherine Austin Fitts’ “Coming Clean” philosophy, wealth concentration, community banking, local economies and how everyday financial choices can influence where economic power flows. What does…
more -
IT’S NOT JUST CONCUSSIONS: Athletes’ Brains (272)
IT’S NOT JUST CONCUSSIONS: What Years of Hits May Be Doing to Athletes’ Brains What are years of repeated hits doing to athletes’ brains? Dominique and Erica explore CTE, repetitive head impacts (RHI), NFL brain injuries, soccer heading and new 2026 research on long-term brain health. From...
-
GLP-1 Drugs Are Changing America. What Happens When Millions of People Stop Craving Food? (271)
THE OZEMPIC ECONOMY: GLP-1 Drugs Are Changing America. What Happens When Millions of People Stop Craving Food? 🎧 PODCAST DESCRIPTION; The Ozempic Economy: What Happens When Millions of Americans Stop Craving Food? Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound aren’t just changing waistlines. They may…
more -
BIG FOOD GOES TO COURT: Are Ultra-Processed Foods the Next Big Tobacco? (270)
Could ultra-processed foods become the next Big Tobacco? San Francisco has filed a landmark lawsuit against some of America’s largest food manufacturers, alleging deceptive marketing, addictive product design and public-health harms tied to ultra-processed foods. We break down what San Francisco…
more -
Are Expiration Dates Really Expiration Dates? What “Sell By,” “Use By” and “Best By” Actually Mean (269)
SPILL THE TEA TOPIC OF DISCUSSION Are Expiration Dates Really Expiration Dates? What Sell By, Use By & Best By Actually Mean Most Americans assume the date stamped on food tells them when it becomes unsafe. Surprisingly, that usually isn’t what the date means. In this episode of Spill the Tea…
more -
Are Stores Charging YOU More? AI, Surveillance Pricing & Personalized Prices (268)
ARE STORES CHARGING YOU MORE? 👀💰 What if two people shop for the exact same product, at the exact same time, from the exact same company… and see two different prices? AI-powered pricing tools are changing how businesses determine prices, discounts and promotions. Regulators are now asking a…
more -
🔥 California homeowners, what’s sitting within FIVE FEET of your house? (267)
California has approved its new Zone Zero wildfire regulations, potentially affecting approximately 1.75 million homes in high-risk areas. Wood mulch? 🪵 Firewood? 🔥 Wood fencing? 🚪 Trees? 🌳 Flowers? 🌺 A shed? 🏠 Some things can stay. Some may eventually need to move or change. But here’s the...
-
Democratic Socialism vs Conservatism vs Constitutionalism: What Do These Political Labels Actually Mean? (266)
🎧 PODCAST DESCRIPTION What exactly is a democratic socialist? And how is that different from a traditional conservative, a moderate or someone who calls themselves a constitutionalist? Political labels are everywhere, but the definitions underneath them are often surprisingly fuzzy. In this...
-
💰 Who Gets Paid When America’s Problems Don’t Get Solved? Follow the Money (265)
Who Gets Paid When America’s Problems Don’t Get Solved? Follow the Money What if America dramatically reduced fraud, homelessness, healthcare waste and immigration dysfunction tomorrow? We’d celebrate. But Dominique and Erica ask the uncomfortable follow-up question: Who would lose money if the...
-
🤖 Forget the Four-Year Degree? Meta Will Train You FREE in Five Weeks AND Offer You a Job (264)
What if one of the smartest career paths in the AI revolution doesn’t begin with a four-year computer science degree, but with a tool belt? In this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Dominique and Erica explore Meta’s America’s Workforce Academy, a $115 million workforce initiative designed to...
-
🥩 Is Lab-Grown Meat Coming to Your Grocery Store? What’s Really in Your Food and How to Know (263)
🥩 Is lab-grown meat really coming to Costco, grocery stores, and fast-food restaurants? Social media is buzzing with claims that cultivated meat is already quietly making its way into our shopping carts. But what’s actually true? On this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Dominique and Erica...
-
🏳️⚧️ Women’s Sports at a Crossroads: Can Fairness and Inclusion Coexist? (262)
📚 Episode Summary In this episode we discuss: • Why women’s sports were originally created • How Title IX changed opportunities for women • Why different sports have different eligibility rules • Biological sex versus gender identity in competition • The role of science and governing bodies •...
-
🤖 AI Is Coming for White-Collar Jobs… But Not the Way You Think (261)
🎙️ Podcast Description 🤖 AI Is Coming for White-Collar Jobs… But Not the Way You Think Artificial intelligence is no longer something to watch from the sidelines. It’s already changing how millions of people work. From accountants and lawyers to programmers, marketers, customer service...
-
Sophie Cunningham, Two Young Fans & the WNBA Firestorm: Can We Disagree Without Losing Our Humanity? (260)
Sophie Cunningham, Two Young Fans & the WNBA Firestorm: Can We Disagree Without Losing Our Humanity? A basketball game in Seattle became much more than a sporting event. It sparked a nationwide conversation about women’s sports, free speech, inclusion, and one question that every parent, coach,...
-
Flock Cameras: Public Safety or Mass Surveillance? (259)
Flock Cameras: Public Safety or Mass Surveillance? How much privacy should we expect when we’re driving on public roads? In this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, we explore the growing use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras throughout the United States, including...
-
The Organic Truth: What Really Needs to Be Organic… and What Doesn’t (258)
🍵 Spill the Tea Topic of Discussion Organic food doesn’t have to mean spending twice as much at the grocery store. In this episode, Dominique and Erica explore which fruits and vegetables are generally considered the best candidates for buying organic, which conventional produce is often a...
-
Higher Consciousness: The Quiet Revolution That Changes Everything (257)
What if the greatest revolution in human history isn’t political, technological, or economic? What if it begins within each of us? In this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Dominique and Erica explore the timeless principles that help us become healthier, wiser, and more compassionate human...
-
The Next Pandemic: Building a Strong Body Before the Storm (256)
🍵 Spill the Tea Topic of Discussion What can we learn from COVID that applies no matter what the next pandemic looks like? In this episode, Dominique and Erica explore practical, evidence-based ways to strengthen your health through sunshine, sleep, whole-food nutrition, exercise, clean air,...
-
Fraudonomics: When Stealing Becomes a Business Model (255)
🍵 Spill the Tea Topic of Discussion When does fraud stop being the work of a few bad actors and start functioning like an industry? In this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Dominique and Erica explore what they call Fraudonomics: the point where fraudulent billing schemes become economically...
-
Beyond the Brush: Small Daily Habits That Build a Healthier Smile (254)
🍵 Spill the Tea Topic of Discussion Good oral hygiene is about much more than brushing twice a day. In this episode, Dominique and Erica explore practical habits that support a healthier mouth, from switching to bamboo toothbrushes and biodegradable floss to rinsing with water after meals,...
-
Privacy: The Freedom You Don’t Miss Until It’s Gone (253)
🍵 Spill the Tea Topic of Discussion Privacy isn’t about concealing wrongdoing. It’s about preserving personal autonomy, dignity, and the freedom to think, speak, and live without unnecessary surveillance. In this episode, Dominique and Erica explore why privacy matters in a digital world, how it...
-
Is the Next Generation Really Less Intelligent? The Truth Behind Falling IQ Scores (252)
🍵 Spill the Tea Topic of Discussion Are today’s kids really becoming less intelligent, or are we measuring intelligence the wrong way? In this episode, Dominique and Erica unpack the surprising science behind the rise and recent decline of IQ test scores in several countries, explore the famous...
-
The California Lottery: Jackpot for Schools or a Clever Shell Game? (251)
### 🍵 Spill the Tea Topic of Discussion The California Lottery was sold to voters as a way to provide additional funding for public education, but how much of every ticket actually reaches California’s schools? In this episode, Dominique and Erica follow nearly $9 billion in annual lottery sales...
-
The Domino Effect: How One Conflict Can Change the Price of Everything (250)
🍵 Spill the Tea Topic of Discussion How can a military conflict thousands of miles away change the price of gasoline, groceries, airline tickets and morning coffee? In this episode, Dominique and Erica follow the economic dominoes from oil fields and maritime shipping routes to factories…
more -
What’s Really in Your Cheese? Separating Fact from Food Fiction (249)
Is American cheese really different from European cheese? Do pharmaceutical companies own the cheese industry? What’s the difference between traditional cheese and processed cheese products? In this episode, Dominique and Erica separate internet myths from verified facts while exploring...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
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
HOSTED BY
Dominique Hackett & Erica Salda
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Spill The Tea With D&E have?
Spill The Tea With D&E currently has 100 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Spill The Tea With D&E about?
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...
How often does Spill The Tea With D&E release new episodes?
Spill The Tea With D&E has 100 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Spill The Tea With D&E?
You can listen to Spill The Tea With D&E on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Spill The Tea With D&E?
Spill The Tea With D&E is created and hosted by Dominique Hackett & Erica Salda.
URL copied to clipboard!