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Spill The Tea With D&E

Dominique Hackett & Erica Salda

Original Music copyright Santa Barbafa Wellness Center, Inc. June 2026. About Spill The Tea with D&E ~ where the truth has layers,the sass is strong, and everyone’s version of reality gets a seat at the table (but maybe not a refill).This is a space for authentic, heartfelt conversations that matter. Each episode dives into real talk—uplifting stories, deep truths, and unfiltered dialogue designed to educate, inspire healing, and help us all live fuller, better lives. No fluff. No pretense. Just

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17:13

You Are More Than What You Do: What Happens When You...

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2026/10/10

What happens when we stop measuring our worth by how useful we are?In this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Dominique and Erica explore the difference between being valued and simply being the person who solves everyone’s problems. We spend so much of life producing, fixing, helping, organizing, earning and carrying that it can become dangerously easy to believe our worth depends on what we accomplish. But what if your worth comes first? We talk about learning to choose the state you want

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22:38

GLP-1 Use Among New Mothers Has Jumped

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2026/10/09

A new JAMA study found that the number of commercially insured U.S. mothers starting GLP-1 medications within six months after giving birth increased nearly 24-fold from 2018 to early 2025. But this isn’t simply a “baby weight” story. What about breastfeeding? Gestational diabetes? Nutrition? Future pregnancies? And are we helping women address genuine metabolic disease, or creating another impossible expectation for the postpartum body? Dominique & Erica spill the tea on what we know, what

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12:20

Nearly 13,000 People Got Sick From Lettuce. The FDA...

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2026/10/07

Nearly 13,000 people became sick, 570 were hospitalized and two died in a massive Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce. On October 2, 2026, the FDA closed its investigation after tracing the outbreak to lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico and finding Cyclospora in environmental samples at locations involved in growing and processing the lettuce. But the biggest question isn’t simply where the lettuce came from. When the ingredients on America’s dinner tables cross international borders, who

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26:43

What Would Love Do? When Compassion Needs Boundaries

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2026/10/05

What would love do? On this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, we’re sharing the lessons we learned about renting a room safely, checking references, recognizing warning signs, honoring legal boundaries and, finally, releasing resentment through the spirit of Ho‘oponopono. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. After a difficult real-life experience renting a room in their home, Dominique and Erica ask a surprising question: What would love do now? This deeply personal episode

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14:20

A Blood Test That Looks for More Than 50 Cancers: Are...

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2026/10/03

Could one simple blood draw change the future of cancer detection? 🧬☕In today’s episode of Spill the Tea with D&E, Dominique and Erica explore Galleri, a groundbreaking blood test designed to detect signals associated with more than 50 types of cancer. After a favorable FDA advisory committee vote, excitement is growing. But a major clinical trial has raised important questions about the test’s ability to improve outcomes. We unpack the science, explore the emotional side of cancer screening

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13:43

The Weight-Loss Supplement That Was Actually a...

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2026/10/02

What if your all-natural weight-loss supplement contained a poisonous plant? The FDA has expanded its warning about supplements found to contain toxic yellow oleander, a plant that can cause dangerous heart problems and even death. Join Dominique and Erica as they spill the tea on hidden supplement ingredients, the billion-dollar promises of the wellness industry and the surprising difference between FDA-approved medications and dietary supplements. Discover what to look for on supplement labels,

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23:00

AI Is Starting to ACT for You, Not Just Answer You....

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2026/10/01

AI is moving beyond answering questions. It's beginning to shop, send emails, book travel and make purchases on our behalf. But are we ready to trust it with our money and personal information? Dominique and Erica explore the rapidly emerging world of AI agents, the warnings coming from major banks, the potential impact on small businesses and five practical ways to protect yourself. From financial fraud to the freedom of reclaiming your time, discover how to embrace artificial intelligence without

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17:23

The Invisible Ocean Wave Coming for Santa Barbara:...

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2026/09/27

🌿🍵 The Last Sip 🍵🌿 Before we put the kettle away and head back into the adventure of everyday life, we’d like to leave you with one final thought:Wellness isn’t something you buy. It’s something you build. One conversation, one healthy choice, one act of kindness, one deep breath, and sometimes one cup of tea at a time. If today’s conversation inspired you, encouraged you, or simply made you smile, we invite you to support the work of Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., a nonprofit

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17:02

🚛 America’s Truckers Are Angry. Can AI Replace Them?

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2026/09/23

A viral story says tens of thousands of American truck drivers may park their rigs on October 1. But is there really a nationwide trucker strike coming? Dominique and Erica separate the viral claim from what trucking industry reporting is actually finding, then follow the story into something much bigger. With diesel recently reaching extraordinary levels, independent drivers are facing rising fuel, insurance and operating costs. Meanwhile, AI-powered trucks are moving rapidly from experiment to

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24:10

Chicago’s Half-Empty Schools: What Happens When the...

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2026/09/20

Is it true that roughly 150 Chicago public schools are operating at less than half capacity?Yes, but the viral headline only tells part of the story. Dominique and Erica dig into Chicago Public Schools’ dramatic enrollment decline, aging buildings, rising per-student costs and the emotional battle over what happens when neighborhood schools no longer have enough students to fill them. Some Chicago schools operate at less than one-third capacity. One school highlighted in a major investigation had

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19:13

🏡 The Great Housing Freeze: Nobody Wants to Give Up...

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2026/09/18

Why Homeowners Won’t Sell: The 3% Mortgage Is Freezing America’s Housing MarketOne enormous reason may be hiding inside their monthly mortgage statement. With the average 30-year mortgage rate hovering near 7%, millions of Americans who locked in 3% and 4% mortgages have a powerful financial reason to stay exactly where they are. Nearly half of outstanding U.S. mortgages are still at 4% or below. Dominique and Erica explore the strange economics of America’s mortgage lock-in effect, why it affects

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23:40

🤖 EVEN THE PEOPLE BUILDING AI WANT TO SLOW IT DOWN....

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2026/09/16

AI Leaders Want to Slow Down AI: Why Sam Altman, Dario Amodei & Others Are Hitting the Brakes Episode Description: Something extraordinary is happening in artificial intelligence. Some of the very people racing to build the world’s most powerful AI systems are now saying the race may be moving too fast. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for pacing frontier AI development, and leaders including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis and Elon Musk have expressed support for

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16:58

Should Kids Be Banned From AI? America’s Largest...

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2026/09/13

Should kids be using ChatGPT and other generative AI in school, or should they first learn how to think without it?New York City Public Schools, the largest school system in the country, has announced a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI for younger students, affecting nearly 600,000 children. Dominique and Erica dive into the debate over AI in schools, kids and AI, screen time, critical thinking, ChatGPT students and AI literacy. Is AI simply the next calculator? Or are children

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21:01

🫖 ARE AMERICAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS FINALLY GETTING A...

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2026/09/09

Could major changes be coming for American farmers and ranchers?In this episode of Spill the Tea with D&E, Dominique and Erica break down new federal actions involving American ranchers, meat processing competition, beef prices, regenerative agriculture, local food and the MAHA agenda. We look at what these changes could mean for smaller ranchers, regional meat processors, grazing access, farm-to-school programs and the future of America’s food system. (The White House⁠) 🎧 The big question:

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17:31

CHEMTRAILS: WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING IN OUR SKIES? (278)

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2026/09/08

What are those lingering trails behind aircraft, and why has the debate over “chemtrails,” contrails, weather modification, and geoengineering refused to disappear?In this episode of Spill the Tea with D&E, Dominique and Erica look at former U.S. Air Force environmental specialist Kristen Meghan Kelly, her whistleblower claims, the science of persistent contrails, and the very real public debate surrounding geoengineering and weather modification. The EPA says ordinary aircraft contrails are

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21:09

THE GREAT HANG-UP Why People Are Starting to Leave...

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2026/09/03

Are people finally starting to break up with their phones? A growing number of Americans are deliberately cutting back on smartphone use, putting their phones in another room, turning them off, and even leaving them behind for walks, meals, and social time. New Pew Research Center data released September 1, 2026 found that 53% of U.S. adults say they spend too much time on their smartphones, and 45% say they have tried to cut back during the past year. In this episode of Spill the Tea with D &

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13:12

KELSEY MITCHELL LEFT OFF TEAM USA? MAKE IT MAKE...

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2026/09/03

Kelsey Mitchell is one of the hottest scorers in the WNBA, yet she won’t be representing Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. So what exactly goes into choosing America’s national team?Dominique and Erica break down the Kelsey Mitchell snub, the Team USA roster, FIBA, and the bigger question: Are we really sending America’s best 12 players to compete for a world championship? (FIBA Basketball⁠) #KelseyMitchell, #TeamUSA, #USABasketball, #WNBA, #FIBAWomensWorldCup,

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27:05

WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR WHEAT? (275)

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2026/09/01

WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR WHEAT? The Truth About Dwarf Wheat, Gluten & the Grain We Eat Today🎧 What really happened to modern wheat? 🌾 Dominique and Erica break down dwarf wheat, gluten, chromosomes, GMO claims, ancient grains and the Green Revolution to separate wheat facts from internet fiction. 🌾 WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR WHEAT? Did modern wheat really go from 14 chromosomes to 42? Did gluten dramatically increase? Is dwarf wheat genetically modified? Some claims are true. Some are twisted. And the

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23:26

YOUR BRAIN ON AUDIOBOOKS (274)

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2026/08/31

🎧 PODCAST DESCRIPTION Audiobooks vs. reading: does your brain know the difference? D&E dive into neuroscience, memory, comprehension and mind-wandering to discover what really happens when you listen to a book instead of reading one. 🎧📚 DO AUDIOBOOKS REALLY COUNT AS READING? Your ears and your eyes may enter a story differently, but neuroscience shows something fascinating happens once the brain starts processing meaning. On this episode of Spill the Tea with D&E, we explore audiobooks,

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20:06

STOP FEEDING THE SYSTEM (273)

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2026/08/29

PODCAST DESCRIPTIONAre we financing the very system we complain about? Dominique and Erica explore Catherine Austin Fitts’ “Coming Clean” philosophy, wealth concentration, community banking, local economies and how everyday financial choices can influence where economic power flows. What does YOUR money support after you spend it? ☕💰 Today we’re spilling the tea on “Coming Clean,” the idea that changing where we bank, buy, invest and spend our attention could help shift economic power away from

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