The Tea With Laura & Rachele, hosted by lifelong friends, was created to cultivate a community of like minded women who love to grow in all aspects of life. Covering everything from health and fitness to spirituality and relationships. Join us on our journey to living a more meaningful and inspired life. No topic is off limits.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
In this episode we discuss the lessons we learned in 2022 and how we are bringing them forward into 2023. Share your lessons for this year with us! Listen in now!
Lessons for 2023
- Everyone is on their own journey. You can't live there lives for them or fix everything and always be the saviour.
- You are responsible for your own experience. Check your mindset before reacting to things happening around you. Don't let your scars and knee jerk reactions control your response to stressful situations.
- It's okay to try new things and not feel guilty for changing your priorities. You can love doing something, but you don't have to constantly do it to prove that you love it. We have finite time and money. We can only divide our resources so much before we're overwhelmed and too anxious.
- Activate your vision board to manifest things things you want. Keep it front and centre right on your phone with Canva if you like! This will keep your dreams front of mind. You'll start to see action steps to realize everything you ever wanted.
- Support your community by keeping your hard earned dollars in your community. You'll get better quality, better service and you're helping your community prosper.
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What we're drinking: Rachele - Peppermint | Laura - Uplift & Energize herbal tea
Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Hello PodFam! We are back with Season 3 of The Tea with Laura & Rachele. If you're new the podcast - welcome! If you have been with us for awhile - thank you <3
In this episode we're discussing what's in and what's out for 2023. Somethings just need to be left in 2022. Share your in's and out's with us! Listen in now!
In for 2023
- Discipline, but without the boundaries
- Resting without guilt and normalizing vacationing at home
- Conscious spending, buying local and good quality
- Meditating and scripting to manifest your future (OhhMyAnnie)
- Planning your priorities and reaching your goals
- Don't wait to enjoy things!
Out for 2023
- Coffee (alternative to try - Nummy Creations)
- Idolizing the rich and famous
- Being a Nomad (aka Laura needs a home base)
- Judging others to mask your own jealousy and comparison
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What we're drinking: Rachele - Chamomile | Laura - LaLa Lavender
Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
In this series finale of our Abortion episodes we welcome Katie Dean from the Viewer Discretion Legislation Coalition. Katie begins with her heartbreaking story and facing off with an anti-abortion group canvasing her neighbourhood with graphic images. That led her to starting the VDLC with Natalie Wakim.
The VDLC is a London, Ontario based organization that started when anti-abortion activists permeated the city with graphic pamphlets and road signs. These images are disturbing and extremely traumatizing to the community. Right now, cities across Canada are being hit hard with alleged aborted fetus images being delivered to homes without an envelope and large signs are being displayed on our street corners traumatizing many people, including children. Its mission is to deal with the offensive graphic images on signs in public and pamphlets delivered doorsteps. The VDLC is working towards changing Canadian law to prohibit the use of such graphic images in public spaces.
The VDLC is proof that anyone has the power to make a difference. As of May 2022 graphic anti-abortion images must be delivered in an opaque envelope with warning labels in London, Ontario.
Although we are focusing on Canada's organizations we hope this episode will inspire you to research how you can support reproductive and human rights in your country.
Resources
VDLC: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
Dr. Ruth's Talk on Reproductive Justice & No-Cost Contraception
National Abortion Federation Canada
NAF Hotline - 1-800-772-9100
Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights
Action Hotline (Call) - 1-888-642-2725
Action Hotline (Text) - 1-613-800-6757
Choice Connect Abortion Referral
Women Help Women (Abortion Pill & Contraceptives)
Tia Health (Online Doctor Appointments)
Check out Joyce Arthur's Publications
Viewer Discretion Legislation Coalition (London, ON)
Birth Control Access for Manitoba
DO NOT GOOGLE ABORTION CLINICS & AVOID CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTRES
Listen in now!
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What we're drinking: Rachele - Bengal Spice | Laura - Lemon Ginger Twist | Katie - Pinot Grigio
Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
In this episode we have two very special guests, Joyce Arthur and Annaliese Downey. Joyce is an abortion rights activist and the founder and Executive Director of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada. Annaliese is a recent graduate from the English Department at the University of Lethbridge and a Volunteer Researcher with the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada. She’s currently involved with two projects with ARCC and is passionate about Reproductive Health Justice in Canada. In this episode listeners will learn all about Crisis Pregnancy Centres, the groups behind them and how to spot them.
Although we are focusing on Canada's organizations we hope this episode will inspire you to research how you can support reproductive and human rights in your country.
Resources
Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
Dr. Ruth's Talk on Reproductive Justice & No-Cost Contraception
National Abortion Federation Canada
NAF Hotline - 1-800-772-9100
Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights
Action Hotline (Call) - 1-888-642-2725
Action Hotline (Text) - 1-613-800-6757
Choice Connect Abortion Referral
Women Help Women (Abortion Pill & Contraceptives)
Tia Health (Online Doctor Appointments)
Check out Joyce Arthur's Publications
Viewer Discretion Legislation Coalition (London, ON)
Birth Control Access for Manitoba
DO NOT GOOGLE ABORTION CLINICS & AVOID CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTRES
Listen in now!
Want to be a part of the conversation and learn more information?
What we're drinking: Rachele - Gingerbread | Laura - Amaretto Rooibos | Joyce - Pomegranate Raspberry Tea | Annaliese - Water
Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
The Midnights album is out! Taylor Swift has done it again with this one. In this bonus episode we breakdown the songs, discuss theories and share what we love about each song by Miss Taylor Swift. We're going to say it now this is her most personal album to date. Listen in now!
Want to be a part of the conversation and share your story?
What we're drinking: Rachele - Decafe Coffee| Laura - Honey Lavender Rooibos
Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
In this episode we're sharing our current workout routines and motivation tips as we head into fall and winter. It's getting cold and it's getting dark which definitely has an effect on how motivated we are to get to the gym. This winter we're changing it up with different activities where we still get our heart rates up, but it fits with our lifestyles. Share what you're doing! Listen in now!
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What we're drinking: Rachele - New Zealand Sauvignon Wine | Laura - Forty Creek Nanaimo in hot chocolate
Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
In this episode we have very special guest Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff joining us to discuss the importance and benefits of provinces providing free birth control to all Canadians. His experience in policy writing at all government levels has lead the charge on AccessBC holding the NDP government accountable to fulfilling their promise of providing free contraction to all BC residents.. In this episode listeners will be inspired to take action to have universal coverage across Canada.
Teale has a PhD in politics and international studies from the University of Cambridge, and two BAs from the University of Calgary (political science and international relations).
Although we are focusing on Canada's organizations we hope this episode will inspire you to research how you can support reproductive and human rights in your country.
Resources
Dr. Ruth's Talk on Reproductive Justice & No-Cost Contraception
Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
National Abortion Federation Canada
NAF Hotline - 1-800-772-9100
Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights
Action Hotline (Call) - 1-888-642-2725
Action Hotline (Text) - 1-613-800-6757
Choice Connect Abortion Referral
Women Help Women (Abortion Pill & Contraceptives)
Tia Health (Online Doctor Appointments)
Check out Joyce Arthur's Publications
Viewer Discretion Legislation Coalition (London, ON)
Birth Control Access for Manitoba
DO NOT GOOGLE ABORTION CLINICS & AVOID CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTRES
Listen in now!
Want to be a part of the conversation and learn more information?
What we're drinking: Rachele - Bengal Spice | Laura - Coffee | Dr. Teale - Matcha & Lapsang Souchong Tea
Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
In this episode we have very special guest Dr. Ruth Habte joining us. She is an OB/GYN Resident out of University of British Columbia and Campaign Organizer for AccessBC. In this discussion Dr. Ruth defines reproductive justice and how prevalent it is in Canada's health care system. She highlights both sides of the conversation as the Right to Parent and the Right to Not Parent. It's shocking how many people are not allowed to make this choice for themselves. There are also several barriers to access for contraception and abortion.
Later in the episode Dr. Ruth takes us through different abortion procedures and the time frame an individual would need each one. She also gives us the facts on fetal development from 6 to 24 weeks. SPOILER: The fetus is not a fully formed human and would not be viable outside the womb (in case you thought otherwise...) Enjoy!
Although we are focusing on Canada's organizations we hope this episode will inspire you to research how you can support reproductive and human rights in your country.
Resources
Dr. Ruth's Talk on Reproductive Justice & No-Cost Contraception
Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
National Abortion Federation Canada
NAF Hotline - 1-800-772-9100
Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights
Action Hotline (Call) - 1-888-642-2725
Action Hotline (Text) - 1-613-800-6757
Choice Connect Abortion Referral
Women Help Women (Abortion Pill & Contraceptives)
Tia Health (Online Doctor Appointments)
Check out Joyce Arthur's Publications
Viewer Discretion Legislation Coalition (London, ON)
Birth Control Access for Manitoba
DO NOT GOOGLE ABORTION CLINICS & AVOID CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTRES
Listen in now!
Want to be a part of the conversation and learn more information?
What we're drinking: Rachele - Peppermint Tea | Laura - Pu'reh Macchiato | Dr. Ruth - Tim Hortons Steeped Tea
Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
In this episode we have very special guest Joyce Arthur joining us. Joyce has been an abortion rights activist since 1988. She is the founder and Executive Director of Canada’s national pro-choice group, the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC), which protects the legal right to abortion on request and works to improve access to quality abortion services. In Part Two of our Abortion Episodes we discuss how everyone can become involved in protecting our access to abortion in Canada. Joyce also explains how people can obtain an abortion if they are living in a city or rurally.
More on Joyce Arthur
Before founding ARCC in 2005, Joyce ran the Pro-Choice Action Network in British Columbia for 10 years and edited the national newsletter Pro-Choice Press, which she began in 1995.
Joyce has written hundreds of articles on abortion and other political and social justice issues. As a media spokesperson and international speaker, she has spoken at dozens of venues in Canada and internationally, given hundreds of media interviews, and appeared in several documentaries.
As a social media activist, Joyce maintains several Facebook pages and websites devoted to reproductive rights, including Abortion News, and she operates email listservs for abortion providers and leading advocates within Canada and around the world.
Joyce is also a co-founder of FIRST, a national feminist group that advocates for the rights of sex workers and for the decriminalization of prostitution in Canada. She moderates the FIRST listserv and FIRST Facebook page, and does media communications for FIRST.
Although we are focusing on Canada's organizations we hope this episode will inspire you to research how you can support reproductive and human rights in your country.
Resources Discussed
Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
National Abortion Federation Canada
NAF Hotline - 1-800-772-9100
Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights
Action Hotline (Call) - 1-888-642-2725
Action Hotline (Text) - 1-613-800-6757
Choice Connect Abortion Referral
Women Help Women (Abortion Pill & Contraceptives)
Tia Health (Online Doctor Appointments)
Check out Joyce Arthur's Publications
Viewer Discretion Legislation Coalition (London, ON)
DO NOT GOOGLE ABORTION CLINICS & AVOID CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTRES
Additional Resources
Birth Control Access for Manitoba
Listen in now!
Want to be a part of the conversation and learn more information?
What we're drinking: Rachele - Chamomile | Laura - Stress Reliever | Joyce - Honey Bush Mandarin & Orange
Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
In this episode we're discussing safety tips when it comes to travelling solo and as a woman. Now we don't want to scare you, but there are some important lessons we all need to be aware of. The mot important thing is to be aware of your surroundings so you can have a memorable trip for the right reasons! Let us know your travel safety tips. Listen in now!
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What we're drinking: Rachele - Cinnamon | Laura - Nettle Greek Mountain
Disclaimer: All views expressed on the show are based on personal opinions and experiences. Your opinions and experiences may differ. Always do your own research.