Honestea

In this short and sweet episode, we talk skincare, hot yoga, and email inboxes. Sound like an odd combination? That's because it is. Our segues were random if none existent, but when aren't they? (Apologies for the sketchy audio situation) Follow us on @honestea.pod.  Contact us at honestea.pod@gmail.com STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Sometimes we're just tired. In this episode, Poonam shows us why we don't record on a Friday.  Includes the expensive lifestyle of office working, Gupshup sandwiches, Bella Hadid's hair follicles, Bollywood's newest power couple and we even have a 'Games Corner'. Who knew we could have such range. Follow us on @honestea.pod.  Contact us at honestea.pod@gmail.com STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

If you hadn't noticed, we seem to have developed a habit of going off on tangents, and this week is no different. Join us as we delve into TV's latest diversity trend which takes us onto nostalgic, and sometimes concerning, childhood and comfort foods. Trigger warning: there is mention of gelatinous meat... Apologies about Poonam's audio situation. She was with us in spirit. Follow us on @honestea.pod. Contact us at honestea.pod@gmail.com STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

This week we take you on quite the journey as we ramble away about our experiences with ticks, nits, flying and a whole lot of crying. Follow us on @honestea.pod. Contact us at honestea.pod@gmail.com STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

This week, a new lease of financial freedom for Poonam triggered us to delve into all things personal finance. From credit scores to resisting the urge to splurge, we share our experiences with saving and splashing cash.  Follow us on @honestea.pod. Contact us at honestea.pod@gmail.com STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Join us for round 2 of "Am I the a**hole?". We get a little more heated this time as we have to agree to disagree on a couple of scenarios. There's less literal a**hole talk this time, but still a little incontinence thrown in for good measure! Follow us on @honestea.pod. Contact us at honestea.pod@gmail.com STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Breathe. Relax. Take a second.  Brew a chamomile tea and join us for a chat about all things rest, recoup, and recovery. Is rest a luxury? How good are we at switching off? What is rest to you? Follow us on @honestea.pod. Contact us at honestea.pod@gmail.com STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Are we conditioned to be too nice? Should we let ourselves retaliate with creativity and plenty of vim? Join us this episode for Honestea's take on "Am I the a**hole?". PSA: Brace yourselves for a lot of a**holes - in the literal and figurative sense. (Maybe don't eat as you listen to this one...) Follow us on @honestea.pod. Contact us at honestea.pod@gmail.com STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

2021 was the year of the non-truth, and at Honestea we paid homage to that by disappearing immediately after our supposed return. But we're back... back again. Usher in 2022 with us. Talking points include intention, creation, curls and JVN. Follow us on @honestea.pod. Contact us at honestea.pod@gmail.com STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Missed us? After an extended break, we're back on our bs! We finally managed to get back into the studio which means only one thing: more tangents and segways than usual. Join us for a catch up, and brace yourself for everything from aging to taxis to squirrels.    Follow us on @honestea.pod. Contact us at honestea.pod@gmail.com STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com 

In episode 35, we're joined by a very special guest in the way of Christian environment activist and long time friend of Stacey and Poonam, Rachel Mander. As a 'wearer of many hats', Rachel talks us through her journey of coming to find a career with a purpose, fusing her faith with her mission to help catalyse tangible change when it comes to the future of the planet. Enjoy Rachel's words of wisdom (as we VERY MUCH did) and get into it with the Honestea crew (minus Mia) RACHEL: @manderrachel Follow us on @honestea.pod. Contact us at honestea.pod@gmail.com STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Introducing a little game of red flag or deal-breaker where we tackle a number of dating scenarios. We discover whether we're a fixer who would give someone the benefit of the doubt or the type to tell them to pack their bags straight away. Whether you're an emotional or physical mess, it's one to play along with. Then in 'Mia's Moment', she shares some top packing tips from her recent experience of all things moving out. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Join us in episode 33 as we ramble about everything from catfishing to cancer screening, and as ever there'll be a few nuggets of wisdom in amongst the weaving tangents. In 'Poonam's Portion', we delve into which podcasts Poonam currently rates (in addition to our own of course). Grab a drink with your pals (no more than 6 though ofc) and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

We're joined by the amazing Belén Suárez, a friend of the podcast and UK-based Bolivian. In this episode, lots of notes were taken... it's a good one. Belén took some time out from her MA in Race and Resistance to deconstruct the migrant experience in the UK, Spain and wider afield with us. She shares her perspective on the heavy politicisation of borders, how charity tourism is the worst, and the misrepresentation of refugees in media. We discuss finding community away from the homeland, finding your identity again and the role of assimilation. So pick up a steaming cup of coffee and sit with us in this packed episode (sans Stacey who we missed this ep). BELÉN: @vbelen.suarez Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

We're changing things up a little from episode 31 and this is the first of our new format. We won't spoil any more so tune in and enjoy! 'Stacey's Spotlight' rounds us off this week with some iconic musical collaborations, we've linked a playlist for it below. Grab yourself a matcha and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. STACEY'S ICONIC MUSICAL DUOS: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01pcQWl45xFI2XTyz55HkR?si=77c5a71dc1c64f29 Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

From childhood fringe faux pas to university deadline dramas, episode 30 gives you the chance to get to know more about our beloved co-host, Poonam. Then to round us off, in 'Mia's Moment' we share some tips on how best to buy physical books. Pour yourself a warming cup of Chai and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

How greedy, self-serving and immoral are you? Play along with us in episode 29 as Stace takes us through some tricky hypothetical scenarios. What amount of money would you need to give up a mobile? What rules would you implement as a dictator? Rounding us off, a very important 'Poonam's Portion' taking us through the ongoing farmer protests in India. If you want to support what's going on check out Khalsa Aid (https://www.khalsaaid.org/donate). Look deep into your moral compass with a mug of matcha and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Epsiode 28 brings us onto the subject of content consumption. What platforms are we reliant on for information? How biased are our sources? To what extent are social media platforms an echo chamber? We round off our chat with our first 'Stacey's Spotlight' where she recommends 3 films. Give yourself a screen break with a mug of hot chocolate and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

TW: Suicide and EDs. Episode 27 brings us on to our relationships with our bodies. What is it like to go through significant changes in your body? Do you value its looks more than its abilities? And to round off this episode, we have our first 'Mia's Moment', where we reflect on the concept of contentment vs happiness. Thank your body with a green tea and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

As we enter into 2021 we start a new season of Honestea! Episode 26 kicks off with our thoughts on all things Valentine's Day. Where does it come from? Does it mean anything now, single or taken? We share our experiences (or lack thereof). And how does media foster a 'need' for V day? The episode ends with our very first 'Poonam's Portion', we delve into the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore and the meaning behind the UK's heroisation of him. Pour yourself a rosé and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

We round off the wildest year that was with episode 25, as we recap 2020. Pandemics, protests and potential world wars - there really was no chill. How did you survive this year? What lessons will you take in 2021? Pop a prosecco and bid 2020 farewell with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

TW: sexual assault. In episode 24, we explore sexual and gender identity. Have you always felt comfortable in your identity? Whether you are or not, come join us for one of our most personal conversations so far. Grab some Sakura tea and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Episode 23 brings us on to the concept of the B.A.B. - and not the Brummie kind! What makes you strut the streets with your head held high? Is it number 1 or nothing for you? Boost your confidence with some Red Clover tea and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

In Episode 22, we share our experiences in the working world as young women. Should you love your job? Do you feel comfortable discussing salary with colleagues? Get some caffeine in you with a mug of Yerba Mate and get into it with special guests Iffy and Amirah as well as your usual hosts Stacey, Poonam and Mia. IFFY: @iftikarthegoat AMIRAH: @amirahjpg Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Episode 21 brings us on to the world of content that makes us want to physically recoil. Which celebrities have put their feet in their mouths online? How embarrassing were our younger selves on social media? Grab some Matcha to cleanse from the drivel (you'll need it) and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

In Episode 20, we open up the can of worms that is societal pressures on womxn. In what way do projected (patriarchal) pressures manifest in our behaviours? Are these pressures changing with time? Brew yourself a strong coffee and get into it with special guests Faz and Pankti as well as your usual hosts Stacey, Poonam and Mia. FAZ: @theserialblusher PANKTI: @pankti.v Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Channel your inner teenager and get lost in the realm of trashy internet quizzes with us. If you've ever wondered what the 'ONE' attractive thing about you is or whether you're the hero in the story, you're in for a treat this episode. Let the internet serve up some piping hot Honestea and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

In episode 18, we revisit our most talked about topics to date - religion and spirituality. How have our relationships with spirituality changed this year? Are we more or less connected with ourselves and the world around us? Grab a mug of hot chocolate (and maybe some tissues) and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

In Episode 17, we get up close and personal (again) with tarot readings from our very own resident Witch. Will we get dragged by the cards? Will the results open our eyes? Open up to some home truths with a cup of Thyme tea and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Are you more of a yeti with a constant cardigan or a hairless barbie? Part 2 of episode 16 brings us on to our relationships with body hair. We talk heads, shoulders, knees and toes, and everything in between. Keep those locks shiny with some Horsetail tea and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Whether you're a "Becky with the good hair" or whipping it like Wilow, you're bound to have a very personal relationship with your hair. Do you love it? Do you hate it? Get the blood flowing to your scalp with some Rosemary tea and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

In episode 15, things get a little deep as we traverse the topic of family values and expectations. Is blood really thicker than water? How much are we moulded by our upbringing and what will we pass on? Sip some Earl Gray and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Gyaldem. Girlfriends. Sisters before misters. What would life be without a good group of galpals at your side? In episode 14, we talk truth, tears and trust... and ashy ankles. Share a cheeky hot chocolate with your nearest and dearest, and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

In episode 13, we delve into the murky waters of racial fetishizing with special guests, Emily and Elly. Have you ever been pursued because of the colour of your skin? Are we bought up with toxic perceptions of our own ethnic identity? Sip some piping hot jasmine tea and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. ELLY: @9eyk8 EMILY: @emily_.jin Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

If you're not already hungry, you will be after this episode! We talk about comfort foods, culinary experiences and what food means to us. Does anything really top mom's cooking? Get some chaga tea to ease that hunger and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Episode 11 takes us through reflection, trauma and expectation; and that's just on our questionable fashion choices. Do we meet our 2015 expectations of ourselves? Are we where we thought we'd be in life at this point? Sip some stress-relieving lemon balm tea and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Episode 10 brings us to dating - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Is there such a thing as dating etiquette? Are dating apps the way forward? Brew your passionflower pot and get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

This week, we're discussing what allyship looks like. Performative or genuine? What does allyship mean to us? Is there a good or bad way of acting as an ally? Can we be harmed by it or the fear of it? As usual, start off with our Sanctuary astrology readings for our weekly dragging. Sip some of that builders brew as we get into it with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. BLM: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Ban Converion Therapy: https://www.banconversiontherapy.com Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

We're back from hiatus and filling you in on what's been happening since we last spoke! Come sip a piping hot redbush with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

In this week's episode, we savour the nostalgia of pre clout chasing social media and wonder if today's social media is toxic. Come sip a piping hot dragon pearl tea with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

In this week's episode, we indulge in all things music. Hear about what we're listening to, what we avoid like the Rona and what our guilty pleasures are. Sip some piping hot peppermint tea with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

In this week's episode, we dig deep into our darker sides. Hear how we all scored on a 'Dark Core' test. Sneak peek, we are all petty. Sip some piping hot Lapsang Souchong with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

In this week's episode, we dissect the environmental movement. Hear our thoughts on whether your socioeconomic or cultural background influences your involvement and get the inside scoop on what it's like being part of XR. Sip some piping hot Oolong with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

In this week's episode, we delve into how we're coping with all things COVID-19. Hear about what gets us through each day, some extreme Animal Crossing debt, and whether we think society will learn from this crisis. Take a breath, come grab some chamomile tea with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Let us know what you're doing during these 'unprecedented times'. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

In this week's episode, we discuss the layered world of social preferences. Is anyone a set introvert or extrovert? Are we the most introverted we've ever been with the amount of tech at our fingertips? Sip some piping hot Hibiscus tea with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

In this week's episode, we discuss everything from garlic in the temple to voodoo dolls under the bed. Sip some piping hot witches brew with Stacey, Poonam and Mia. Follow us on @honestea.pod STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com

Sip some tea with Stacey, Poonam and Mia ☕. We give you a quick introduction to who we are. Amongst other things we're firmly in our twenties, exploring our passions and excited to get this podcast started! Follow us on @honestea.pod. STACEY: @staceyharris27 MIA: @mi.weston POONAM: www.mvnoop.com