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
21 episodes
Why You Still Feel Off (Even When Life Looks Good)
You’ve done everything right.The career, the relationship, the lifestyle—all the things that are supposed to add up to a fulfilled life.And yet… something still feels off.In this introspective episode, Darya unpacks the ...
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11:02
This Summer, Let Your Values Drive (Not the Hustle)
What if summer wasn’t about doing more… but about realignment?In this episode of Tea Talk, Darya invites you into a more intentional season—not one defined by checklists, pressure, or perfection, but one rooted in what r...
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9:48
Plans Are Cute—Until the Plot Twist Hits
What if letting go wasn’t giving up… but wisdom in action?In this deeply personal episode, Darya shares how a “failed” plan redirected the course of her life and why clinging to rigid outcomes can block our clarity. From personal stories to...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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10:17
How to Let Go Without Giving Up: The Art of Surrender & Strategy
Welcome back to Tea Talk, where we explore what it really means to live a life by design, not by default. In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the trickiest and most transformative topics on the path to aligned living: how to s...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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9:27
The Quiet Power of Redefining Success (On Your Own Terms)
What if success wasn’t about checking boxes, chasing titles, or living up to someone else’s idea of achievement?In this powerful and reflective episode of Tea Talk, Darya opens up about her own journey of walking away from a lif...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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9:35
How to Stay Aligned When Life Feels Loud
Welcome back to Tea Talk, where we hold real, grounded conversations about clarity, alignment, and designing a life that feels like your own. In this episode, we’re talking about what to do when life feels overstimulating, your nervous system i...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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12:45
The Real Reason You’re Not Reaching Your Goals
You’re not lazy. There is nothing wrong with you. And you definitely don’t need another motivational quote to get your life together.In this episode, we go deeper than productivity hacks to talk about the real reasons your goals ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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7:59
You’re Allowed to Change Your Mind
In this episode of Tea Talk with Darya, we’re rewriting the narrative around goals and permission.You’ll learn why evolving isn’t failure, how to recognize when it’s time to pivot, and what it means to realign mid-year with grac...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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9:40
Let This Be the Season You Finally Honor Your Boundaries
In this episode of Tea Talk with Darya, we’re unpacking what boundaries really mean—and why they’re one of the most compassionate, powerful tools you can give yourself.You’ll learn:...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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9:44
What If You Didn’t Try to Do It All This Summer?
As summer approaches, so do the expectations—to be everywhere, do everything, and make the most of every minute. But what if this season wasn’t about performance… but presence?In this episode of Tea Talk with Darya, we talk abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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7:37
Every Feeling is a Guest: How to Welcome Emotions as Messengers
Ever felt like your emotions were too much? Like you were supposed to “get over it” by now, or “stay strong” when everything inside felt heavy?This week on Tea Talk, we’re rewriting that narrative.In Episode 10, Darya gen...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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13:20
Are You Living Someone Else's Dream?
Ever wonder why life feels "off" even when you’re doing everything “right?”In this episode of Tea Talk with Darya, we dive into what it really means to live out of alignment— and how to gently reconnect with the woman you’ve be...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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11:49
Core Values Aren’t Just Fluff—They’re Your Inner GPS
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about what to do next… this episode is for you.Because more often than not, the real issue isn’t that you’re lost — it’s that you’re disconnected from your inner compass: your core values...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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9:10
Letting Go of the Timeline — Trusting Your Own Pace
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I should be further along by now?”You’re not alone—and you’re not behind.In this episode of Tea Talk with Darya, we’re shifting the narrative around timelines, success, and sel...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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12:13
You’re Not Lazy, You’re Misaligned
In this episode of Tea Talk with Darya, we’re flipping the script on a label that far too many of us carry: laziness. If you’ve been feeling unmotivated, inconsistent, or like you just can’t seem to follow through—it’s time to pause an...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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10:37
The Cost of Not Deciding: Why Clarity Follows Action
The Cost of Not Deciding: Why Clarity Follows ActionDescription: In this episode of Tea Talk with Darya, we explore one of the most common clarity blockers: indecision. Whether it’s a career move, a relationship shift, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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12:43
Spring Cleaning for The Soul!
Spring—the season of renewal—is the perfect time for this reset.So today, we’re going to:✅ Unpack why clutter (physical & mental) keeps us stuck.✅ Explore what you need to release this season—mentally, em...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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9:58
A Fresh Start: How to Embrace Renewal & Align Your Life with What Truly Matters
Ever feel like you’re ready for a reset but don’t know where to start? Whether you're stepping into a new season, craving change, or just feeling a little off, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and realign.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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11:10
Living a Life by Design, Not by Default
Hi my friend, welcome back to Tea Talk with Darya. I’m your host, Darya Maeki, and today, I want to talk about something that might just change the way you see your life—the idea that you don’t have to wait for the perfect moment to start livin...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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13:13
Accepting What We Cannot Change
In this first episode, we dive into the concept of 'gravity problems'—the challenges we can’t control but must learn to accept. I share my personal story of a motorcycle accident that left me on crutches and taught me the value of redirecting e...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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