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The Tea on Wellness
The Tea on Wellness is Laguna Beach’s trusted holistic health podcast, serving Orange County and Southern California.
Hosted by Vidya Reddy, certified Ayurvedic consultant and co-founder of Tea & Turmeric, each episode blends ancient Indian wisdom with modern wellness practices to help you feel your best, naturally.
Discover practical tips on Ayurveda, herbal remedies, functional teas, and stress relief, all inspired by the vibrant Laguna Beach wellness scene. Whether you want better sleep…
Episodes
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Zodiac Wellness Teas: An Ayurvedic Gift for Every Sign
For two years, Vidya kept starting a zodiac tea collection and putting it away. Then one morning she woke with a jolt and wrote one sentence in her product…
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Could Coffee Be Making You Anxious? A Better Morning Ritual
Could your morning coffee be making your anxiety, sleep, or digestion worse? In this episode, I share the story of a customer whose doctor told him to quit…
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PMS, PCOS & Menopause: Your Holistic Guide
Why does it feel like your body is working against you every few weeks, or every few years? Three different women came into our Laguna Beach shop this same…
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Can Herbal Tea Interact With Your Medications?
Last week, a woman came into the shop excited about using herbal teas to support her heart health. When Vidya asked if she was on any medications, she said she…
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How to Host a Tea Party That People Never Forget
Hosting a tea party doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode of The Tea on Wellness, Vidya shares the simple approach she uses every week at Tea &…
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The Mineral Most Women Are Missing and Where to Actually Find It
That moment when you feel a migraine coming on and you know your whole day is about to disappear. I used to just push through. Then I started keeping a small…
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Bloated, Tired, Foggy? What Your Gut Is Really Trying to Tell
Your gut talks to you every single day. Through your skin, your sleep, your mood, even your afternoon cravings. Most of us just haven't learned how to listen…
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Three Grandmothers, Three Burgers for July 4th
Three grandmothers. Three kitchens. Three burgers that will make people forget every basic backyard cookout they've ever been to. This episode started not with…
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Tea for Anxiety: Natural Stress Relief & Calming Rituals
If you live in Orange County, you already know the feeling. The 405, the packed schedule, the notifications that never stop. Anxiety doesn't always look like a…
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Tired After Eating Healthy? Food Is Energy, Not Math
In this episode of The Tea on Wellness, we explore Ayurvedic eating, prana, sattvic rajasic tamasic foods, and why food is energy, not calories. What if the…
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Wired but Exhausted? How to Lower Cortisol Naturally
Vidya almost didn't start this podcast. Chest tight, brain fried, running on cortisol and chai, she was living the exact episode she hadn't made yet. This is…
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What Mothers Really Need: A Mother's Day Tea Ritual for Nervous System Rest
Mother's Day often focuses on flowers and cards. But what mothers really need is rest. Not the kind you have to negotiate for or earn. Just rest. In this…
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Candida vs Parasites vs Heavy Metals: Bloated & Foggy
Bloated after every meal? Exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Brain fog that coffee can't fix? It might not be stress. Candida, parasites, or heavy metals…
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Inflammation: Why You Feel Off and How to Fix It
Struggling with brain fog, joint pain, and fatigue? Learn why chronic inflammation is making you feel off and how to fix it naturally. Why This Episode Matters…
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Ceremonial Matcha: Calm Energy Without the Coffee Crash
Tired of coffee crashes and scattered focus? Discover why ceremonial matcha delivers calm, sustained energy without the jitters. Why This Episode Matters If…
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What Is Chai? How to Make Authentic Masala Chai the Indian Way
What Is Chai, Really? In India, chai simply means tea. What most people call “chai” is actually masala chai, black tea simmered with warming spices, milk, and…
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How to Be a Better Cook: 3 Spice Blend Tips for Easier Dinners
Ever wish cooking felt less stressful and more joyful? In this 10-minute episode, I share three simple practices that transformed my kitchen from chaotic to…
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Love and Loneliness in the Body
Loneliness doesn’t start in your thoughts. It starts in your body. This Valentine’s week episode explores how loneliness shows up physically, how mirror work…
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Beat Cold & Flu Fast: Ayurvedic Tea Rituals
Preview: Scratchy throat? Body aches? Woke up feeling off? Don't panic, get prepared. In this 12-minute episode, I share the simple Ayurvedic tea rituals I…
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Tea Instead of Wine: How to Unwind Without Alcohol and Actually Sleep Better
Preview Dry January reset: Swap wine for functional teas that help you unwind with true calm, not numbness. Discover simple tea rituals for clarity, deep…
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Guided Manifestation Meditation for 2026
Preview A guided manifestation meditation to set clear 2026 intentions using visualization, tea rituals, and trust. Learn to connect your desires to your…
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The 5-Step Ayurvedic Ritual That Fights Burnout and Restores Your Glow
Preview "You look tired." This is the story of the holiday meltdown that led me to the Ayurvedic self-care ritual (and 5-Step Radiance Kit) that fights…
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The 3-Phase Tea Detox That Resets Your Gut Without Fasting or Deprivation
Feeling heavy after the holidays? Vidya from Tea & Turmeric in Laguna Beach shares a gentle 14-day gut reset using tea. Why This Episode Matters This episode…
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Stress Relief Breathwork and Tea Rituals
Preview A calming guide to Thanksgiving stress relief with tea rituals, Bhramari breathwork, and simple nervous system tools from Tea and Turmeric in Laguna…
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Functional Teas for Stress, Sleep & Balance: Brew, Sip, Thrive
A clear and simple guide to brewing functional teas for stress relief, deeper sleep, and daily balance, taught by Vidya from Tea and Turmeric in Laguna Beach…
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Ayurvedic Cooking Made Easy: Indian Spices 101
Preview Learn Ayurvedic cooking basics with simple recipes, healing spices like turmeric and cumin, and traditional dal from Tea & Turmeric in Laguna Beach…
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Better Sleep Tonight: Tea Rituals That Work
Preview Blurb Exhausted but wired? Discover teas and simple rituals that melt stress, quiet your mind, and guide you into deep, restorative sleep. Episode…
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Tea Brewing Basics: Make Your Perfect Cup Daily
Preview Discover how to brew loose leaf tea perfectly with simple tips that unlock flavor, health benefits, and daily rituals loved in Laguna Beach and Orange…
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Unlocking Turmeric: The Right Way to Use It
Preview Discover how therapeutic turmeric supports wellness, inflammation relief, and gut health in Laguna Beach and Orange County. Why This Episode Matters…
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Why Loose Leaf Tea Is Healthier
Preview Discover why loose leaf tea is the healthier choice in Orange County and what you need to know about natural flavors and microplastics in tea bags. Why…
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Functional Mushrooms for Wellness
Preview Natural stress relief, sharper focus, and better sleep. Discover how functional mushrooms are helping Orange County feel better, one cup at a time. Why…
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Transform Your Life with Saffron
Preview In the heart of Orange County’s wellness scene, one ancient spice is quietly changing lives. Join Vidya from Tea and Turmeric in Laguna Beach as she…
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Tea & Turmeric: Laguna Beach’s Healing Spot
Preview Discover how a South Indian family kitchen filled with chai, turmeric, and tradition sparked a wellness movement in Laguna Beach, and became the heart…
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The Tea on Wellness – Your Wellness Journey Begins Here
Welcome to The Tea on Wellness. I’m Vidya, your host and the co-founder of Tea & Turmeric, Orange County’s only loose-leaf tea and spice shop. Tea is at the…