PODCAST · society
Tea Time With The Buddha Bear
by Raysil R. Hemingway
Tea time with the Buddha Bear is a culturally sharp, unapologetic LGBTQ+ & Ally podcast centering Black queer identity, Uncomfortable truths, and transformative healing conversations. Hosted by Raysil Hemingway, Lauren Adams and co-hosts, the show explores race, masculinity, family, purpose, and the social dynamics shaping queer lives today! The Official sequel to the Audacy platform hit Buddha Bear Talks the Podcast.
-
19
6 Years of Buddha Bear Talks: A Sip Squad Celebration (part 2)
Six years in and the sip squad is still growing, healing, and getting real. In this special part 2 celebration, Raysil sits down with co hosts Lauren (ally) and Kai (unapologetic Trans man Host) for another round of unfiltered conversations. From personal growth to community accountability this episode honors that journey, the voices, and the power of showing up as your true self. Tap in sip squad this ones for the culture, the healing, and the evolution
-
18
6 years of Buddha Bear Talks : A Sip Squad Celebration
Six years in, and the tea is still hot. In this special anniversary episode of Tea time with the Buddha Bear, we celebrate the journey of Buddha Bear Talks - from humble beginnings to a global Sip Squad community. Expect reflection, real talk, growth lessons, and gratitude for everyone whos been part of the ride. This is more than an anniversary-its a celebration of healing, evolution, and purpose. Love you Sip Squad
-
17
Are we Really Supporting Each Other - Or just watching?
Hi Sip squad in this unfiltered episode of Tea time with the Buddha Bear, we're diving into a conversation that might make some people uncomfortable but its necessary. What does real support actually look like ? And are we truly showing up for one another, or just silently observing from the sidelines ?Raysil opens up about personal experiences with inconsistency, selective support, and the emotional impact of feeling overlooked especially with communities that preach unity and love. From social media interactions to real life relationships, we unpack the difference between performative care and genuine connection.This episode challenges listeners to reflect: Are you actively pouring into others, or just consuming their moments? Are we celebrating people only when its convenient, or standing by them when it truly matters?Its honest. Its raw. And its a call for deeper accountability, stronger community and intentional love.Grab your tea- this is a conversation we all need to have
-
16
Why Being Broke Feels like a Personal Failure (PART2)
Sip Squad we back with part 2 with Cocomotion (Christina N. James) as we talk about why being broke can feel like a personal failure. We unpack the pressure, the comparisons, and the belief that your worth is tied to your finances.This is your reminder : your situation is temporary- your value is not.
-
15
Why being broke feels like a personal failure (part 1)
Why does being broke feel like a personal failure? In this episode with my girl (Christina James) aka Cocomotion we unpack the shame, pressure, and silent comparisons that make money feel tied to our worth. Its time to separate your bank balance from your value.Sip Squad dont forget to follow the podcast so you can get notification of our new episodes coming up
-
14
Surviving or Thriving ?! The New Normal
Sip Squad are you just surviving... or actually thriving? In this episode, we unpack what "the new normal" really means in today's economy, relationships, careers, and mental health. From burnout to breakthroughs, we get honest about growth, struggle, and choosing elevation over limitation. Its time to shift from survival mode into your power.
-
13
Mental Health First ! Lauren Tells it All
Send a textHey Sip Squad! It's time for some motivation with another unfiltered, no-sugar-coating episode. Lauren bravely dives into mental health, sharing honesty, courage, and transparency to shed light on the often-unseen challenges of the mind.Support the show
-
12
Weaponized Professionalism (Part 2)
Send a textHey Sip squad here is part 2 since yall loved that topic here is my co host (Lauren Adams) point of view also we setting the record straight on everything especially how we feel. You just going to have to watch or listen to the episode to understand.Support the show
-
11
Weaponized Professionalism (unfiltered)
Send a textHey Sip squad in this unfiltered episode of Tea time with the Buddha Bear, we break down weaponized professionalism when "being professional" is used to silence, control, and police authenticity. We unpack respectability politics, double standards, and the quiet power plays that show up in work, dating, and everyday life.This is a real conversation about who gets grace, who gets labeled "too much", and why authenticity is often treated as a threat.No filters. No code-switching. Just tea, truth, and healingSupport the show
-
10
Unfiltered Introductions
Send a textWe are back and this time its a new chapter in the podcast called Unfiltered everything raw, telling it like it is not polished etc. plus we found the final 2 voices to join the Tea time Family Kai and Lydia a dynamic thats about to shake the room. LGBTQ/Ally in one episode.Support the show
-
9
Love in the Shadows (Part 1)
Send a texthey sip squad in this tea time conversation Raysil and Shanelle, our newest host, open up about the quiet loves we keep hidden. From unspoken feelings to the moment we're too scared to claim, we explore how shadowed love impacts our hearts and our healing.Honest, intimate, and real - grab your tea and join us for Part 1Support the show
-
8
The Calm before the Steep
Send a textHello Sip squad in this weeks episode my partner in crime is back (Lauren Adams) chats with us more updates more spilling surprises oh didn't I mentioned a 4th Host is joining the Tea time family.Support the show
-
7
Steeping Updates
Send a texthey Sip squad its time to give the updates on whats going on with pod fam and trust me its nothing but amazing news and surprises.follow us on instagram @bbear2023 @teatime_bbear @adamselite2025 @iamashleynoelle Support the show
-
6
Healing hurts like Hell
Send a textWhy healing isn't always beautiful and how to sit with it.Support the show
-
5
Sip Happens
Send a textIn this episode, first encounters with secrets or shame we've hold in too longinstagram (personal @bbear2023) & podcast (@teatime_bbear)Support the show
-
4
Betrayed in Relationships ! Used, Abused and Spiritually thrown Away
Send a texttime to sip on episode 2 on what betrayal looks like Lauren Adams and Raysil dives deep in this episode yall better grab yall mugs for this oneSupport the show
-
3
The Tea they Don't Spill, Why we avoid Uncomfortable Conversations
Send a textToday's cup is steeped deep we're talking about the tea they don't sip. You know... those raw, messy, uncomfortable conversations most people avoid at all times Support the show
-
2
Introduction
Send a textA brief Introduction of the new podcast coming soon.Support the show
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
Tea time with the Buddha Bear is a culturally sharp, unapologetic LGBTQ+ & Ally podcast centering Black queer identity, Uncomfortable truths, and transformative healing conversations. Hosted by Raysil Hemingway, Lauren Adams and co-hosts, the show explores race, masculinity, family, purpose, and the social dynamics shaping queer lives today! The Official sequel to the Audacy platform hit Buddha Bear Talks the Podcast.
HOSTED BY
Raysil R. Hemingway
Loading similar podcasts...