Tea Talk with Darya
A podcast for deep, intentional conversations on clarity, alignment, and designing a life that truly feels like yours. Join me as we explore personal growth, mindset shifts, and the practical steps to create a life you love—one intentional step at a time
Episodes
50 episodes
I Moved to Spain: The Truth About Following Your Values
What if the life you really want isn’t about a master plan—but a moment of honesty?In this personal episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing something I haven’t spoken about publicly until now: I moved to Spain.Not for a ...
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Episode 49
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9:53
Set Yourself Up Right: Design Beats Willpower (Every Time)
If your habits only work on your best day, they’re not habits—they’re hopes. In this episode, Darya shares a design-first approach to habits so the right choice becomes the easiest choice. You’ll learn how to smooth the first ...
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Episode 48
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14:25
The Courage to Redesign Your Life (Even If You Don’t Have a Plan Yet)
Do you ever feel stuck… but not exactly unhappy? Like something’s off, but you can’t name what?In today’s episode, Darya shares the real story of a client who felt that exact way—until she found the courage to begin again. You’...
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Episode 47
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9:27
Dear Darya: I’m Not Lazy…So Why Do I Feel Stuck?
Have you ever wondered:“Why can’t I seem to take action—even though I know what I want?”You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not lazy.In today’s episode, Darya responds to a listener who’s been ...
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Episode 46
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10:40
Start Where You Are...
Feeling behind? Stuck? Like you should already be “there” by now?This episode is your reminder that you don’t need a perfect plan or a new year’s miracle—you just need to begin from where you are.Darya shares the powerful mi...
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Episode 45
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9:26
Start Smaller to Start Sooner: The Discipline You’re Missing Is Actually Scale
Happy New Year (almost)! This cozy, year-end episode is your gentle reset. Darya reframes “I need more discipline” into something that actually works: shrink the starting size so you can start sooner—and keep going. W...
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Episode 44
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14:31
Consider the Source: Holiday Peace Without People-Pleasing
What you’ll hearHoliday opinions can get loud—Stay later. Bring more. Why aren’t you married yet?Today, we reclaim your peace with a simple filter...
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Episode 43
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17:58
Yalda & Solstice: A Longest-Night Ritual to Return to Light
December 21st is Shabe Yalda, the Winter Solstice, and my birthday—every year. In this episode, we honor the longest night with a gentle ritual: release what’s heavy, choose your Winter Word (a value to guide your season), and design one ...
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Episode 42
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14:25
Dear Darya: Self-Sabotage Why You Get Pulled Back & How to Change Direction
A listener writes: “Every time I’m close to change, something drags me back into murky waters.” In this heart-to-heart, Darya reframes self-sabotage as a protective pattern working overtime—and gives you a calm, step-by-step plan to catch it ea...
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Episode 41
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14:47
The Importance of Your Inner Dialogue
Your inner voice doesn’t just describe your day—it decides what happens next. In this solo episode, Darya turns brain science into tiny, doable tools you can use in five minutes: catch-name-nudge, a 5-second pattern break, If-Then self-talk, se...
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Episode 40
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20:56
Design Your December: A Two-Week Bridge (Not a Burnout Sprint)
December isn’t a finish line—it’s a bridge. In this episode, Darya walks you through a one-page plan for Dec 1–14 so you protect your energy and keep gentle momentum. You’ll choose three non-negotiables rooted in your values, build a T...
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Episode 39
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15:25
Start Smaller: The Discipline You’re Missing Is Actually Scale
If “30 minutes a day” keeps turning into zero, your habit isn’t wrong—the scale is. In this episode, Darya reframes “discipline” as design, sharing how shrinking the door to your habits (the first 30–120 seconds) builds real consistenc...
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Episode 38
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13:58
Dear Darya: How Do I Deal with a Difficult Coworker (Without Losing Myself)?
Common? Yes. Normal? No. In this episode, Darya walks you through quick signs your coworker is taking up too much space—and a practical plan to get relief this week: a 90-minute reset, clean scripts for common behaviors, a 7-day mini s...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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12:35
The Boundary Reset: How to Protect Your Peace at Work (Without Burning Bridges)
Feeling drained after “normal” workdays? This episode gives you a kind, practical boundary reset so you can protect your energy and your relationships—no drama required.You’ll learn
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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15:09
How to Create Sustainable Growth Without Burning Out (with Hailey Rowe)
Growth doesn’t have to mean going faster, doing more, or running yourself ragged. In this conversation, Hailey Rowe unpacks what sustainable growth really looks like—in business, in your career, and in your everyday life—so you can make ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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25:46
Redefining Success on Your Own Terms
What does success really mean to you?For years, I chased the version of success the world told me to want: the dream job, the travel, the titles, the approval. And for a while, I had it. I was a fashion buyer — on paper, it look...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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8:49
Dear Darya: Confidence After Failure & Feeling “Off” When Life Looks Good
This is a Dear Darya episode — where I answer real questions from listeners, shared with honesty and confidentiality. These are the conversations we all need but don’t always have out loud.In this episode, we’re exploring two po...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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12:26
When Life Feels Too Loud: Finding Clarity in the Noise
Ever feel like life is just… too loud?Your calendar is full, your phone won’t stop buzzing, everyone seems to need something, and even in your “downtime,” your mind won’t quiet down. You crave clarity — but all you hear is n...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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14:40
Boundaries Aren’t Walls — They’re Bridges to What You Value
When you hear the word boundaries, what comes up for you?For so many of us, it feels uncomfortable. Maybe even selfish. We worry that saying no will let someone down, or that we’ll be seen as “difficult.” So we say yes… and then...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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12:43
The Confidence Gap: How to Build Trust in Yourself (One Promise at a Time)
Ever felt like confidence is something other people have — and you don’t?Like you want to take action, but that little voice whispers: “Who am I to do this? What if I fail? I’ll probably quit anyway.That gap between who you ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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11:57
Dear Darya: When You Can’t Stick With It & You’re Tired of Starting Again
Ever feel like you just can’t seem to stick with anything? You start strong, then life gets busy, and before you know it, weeks (or months) have passed. And on top of that, the thought of “starting over” feels exhausting.If that sounds f...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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11:54
How to Come Back to Your Goals (Without the Guilt)
We’ve all been there—you start strong on a goal, life gets busy (or messy), and suddenly weeks have turned into months since you last showed up for it. And then the guilt creeps in.In this episode, I share my own story of falling off tra...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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9:54
The Myth of the Fresh Start: Why You Don’t Need to Wait for a New Season
We love a good September reset—the new planner, the structured routine, the “this is going to be my month” energy. But what if the constant craving for a clean slate is actually holding you back?In this episode, Darya unpacks the myth of...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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9:56
The Victim Mindset: What It Sounds Like (And How to Break Free)
We’ve all been there: stuck in a loop of blame, resentment, or waiting for something (or someone) outside of us to finally change. But what if the real shift starts from within?In this episode, Darya unpacks what victim mind act...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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13:25
3 Simple Habits That Will Change Your Life (Starting Now)
What if you didn’t need a 90-day plan or a full life makeover to start feeling better?In this episode, I’m sharing three life-changing practices that will shift how you move through your day—physically, emotionally, and mentall...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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23:16