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Tell Me Over Tea

For those of us who know that tea and stories are simply better when shared.

Tell Me Over Tea For those of us who know that tea, and stories are simply better when shared. Welcome to Tell Me Over Tea — a cosy storytelling podcast that feels a bit like pulling up a chair at the kitchen table, cuppa in hand, and making space for the stories that shaped us. You’ll hear snippets of real life from women writing their personal stories, reflections from my own notebook (including the letters I write to my Nan), conversations, and simple memories and moments that invite you to

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Tell Me Over Tea Podcast Episode 15: I Don’t Know...

Tell Me Over Tea ·

2026/01/28

All writing occasions must include tea and cake;)Show Notes Episode 15: I Don’t Know Where to Start Writing — and Why That’s EnoughDo you ever want to write your life stories, but find yourself thinking: “I don’t know where to start”? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m exploring why that feeling is perfectly normal — and why starting, even in a messy, imperfect way, is enough.I share personal reflections on my own writing practice, the moments of staring at a blank page, and the tiny steps that

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Tell Me Over Tea Podcast Episode 14 - The Early Years...

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2026/01/14

Show NotesEpisode 14: Letters from Nan – The Early Years of Married Life and the Creation of HomeIn this episode of Tell Me Over Tea, I share another heartfelt letter from my Dear Nan series, reflecting on the early years of her marriage and the home she and Grandpa raised their family in. From the joys of newlywed life, to the challenges of family dynamics and work, this episode is a journey through love, resilience, and creating a home.You’ll hear stories about:* Their wedding day on 4th August

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Tell Me Over Tea Podcast Episode 13 - An Artist’s...

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2026/01/07

Show Notes Episode 13 - An Artist’s Story: Curbing Perfectionism and Embracing CreativityIn this first episode for the brand new year, I sit down with Canberra artist Julia from French Rose Studios for a lovely conversation about creativity, comfort, and becoming a ‘recovering perfectionist.’Julia shares how her love of art began early, nurtured by a wonderful high school teacher who taught her far more than technique. Through postcards, holiday paintings, and many encouraging nudges, she slowly

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Tell Me Over Tea Podcast Episode 12 - Dear Nan A...

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2025/12/16

Show Notes Episode 12: Dear Nan — A Christmas Carol of SortsIn this Christmas-time episode of Tell Me Over Tea, I share a Dear Nan letter I wrote last December — one filled with memory, mess, food, family and love.This letter drifts back into Nan’s kitchen at Christmas: the peeling and chopping, the bossy instructions, the bone-handled butter knives, endless washing up, and the comforting chaos that came with feeding a house full of people. It’s a reflection on how food is so vivid in my memories,

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Tell Me Over Tea Podcast Episode 11: The Joy of...

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2025/12/12

Show Notes Episode 11: The Joy of Connection – Cooking, Conversation, and Community with Mary from Happy Places and CoIn this episode, we sit down with Mary, the heart behind Happy Places and Co and a cherished member of Little Life Stories, to explore how food, friendship, and meaningful conversation can bring people together. From her earliest memories in her grandmother’s kitchen to creating vibrant events that nurture connection, Mary shares her story of how a love of cooking and authentic

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Tell Me Over Tea Podcast Episode 10 – Dear Nan: When...

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2025/12/03

Show Notes Episode 10 – Dear Nan: When Betty Met CharlieWelcome to episode 10 of Tell Me Over Tea! Can you believe it? Ten episodes of gentle stories, reflections, and a little rambling from me. I’m so grateful that you take a moment from your day to pour a cuppa and join me—it really means the world.In this episode, I share another Dear Nan letter: ‘When Betty Met Charlie.’ It’s the story of how my Nan and Grandpa first met—a tale that’s not flashy or overly romantic, but one that perfectly

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Tell Me Over Tea Podcast Episode 9: Doing Life...

Tell Me Over Tea ·

2025/11/15

Show Notes Episode 9 — Doing Life Differently with Mel PikeIn this episode, I sit down with Mel Pike, a warm and adventurous storyteller who has learned first-hand how travel can awaken the senses and nourish the soul.After two decades in Hobart, Mel and her husband Joe — along with their much-loved Labradors, Jasmine and Rosie — now call the Sunshine Coast home. In her fabulous fifties, Mel has spent years working in the public service, but it was a five-month solo stay in Thailand that truly

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Tell Me Over Tea Podcast Episode 8: Dear Nan...

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2025/11/06

Show Notes Episode 8: Dear Nan – Treasures Inside a Pale Green Soap BoxIn this episode of Tell Me Over Tea, I open a small pale green soap box — once home to Cashmere Bouquet soap — and find a lifetime of stories tucked inside. Letters written by my Nan, her siblings, her sister-in-law, and her dad, all on one autumn day in 1949, after a family trip to the Sydney Royal Easter Show.These simple, handwritten notes were quite possibly, never meant to be kept, yet somehow, they survived — passed from

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Tell Me Over Tea Podcast Episode 7: Brogo and The...

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2025/10/26

Show Notes Episode 7: Brogo – The Home That Made MeIn this solo episode of Tell Me Over Tea, I pour a cup of English Breakfast (thank you lovely, Tanya, I love, love, love your Inspirational Tea Co tea!) and take you back to the home that shaped me — a weathered little cottage amongst the rolling hills, at the foot of a mountain, in the heart of Brogo.It’s the place where my parents traded city life for clean air, tiny rundown buildings, pit toilets, and makeshift showers were part of everyday

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Tell Me Over Tea Podcast Episode 6: The Power of...

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2025/10/19

Show Notes In this episode of Tell Me Over Tea, I sit down with Melissa, who has been writing her life story over the past several months. Melissa reflects on how life’s small stories—moments that might seem ordinary or even “too small”—can carry meaning, connect us to others, and leave a quiet legacy.From childhood memories to adult reflections, she shares how writing has helped her see herself as a writer, embrace her experiences, and recognise the threads that tie her life together. Her journey

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Tell Me Over Tea Podcast Episode 5: Is Writing My...

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2025/10/12

Show Notes Have you ever thought, “Who am I to write my story? Isn’t that a bit self-indulgent?”If so, you’re not alone. This question comes up often for women who are about to begin writing their life stories. But here’s what I truly believe: writing your story isn’t selfish. It’s one of the most generous things you can do.In this solo episode of Tell Me Over Tea, I’m gently debunking the myth that life writing is indulgent — and instead showing you how it’s an act of love, connection, and

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Tell Me Over Tea Podcast Episode 4: From Paintbrush...

Tell Me Over Tea ·

2025/10/03

Show Notes What happens when life asks you to lay down one creative tool and pick up another?In this heartfelt episode of Tell Me Over Tea, I’m joined by the wonderful Karen Colenso. Karen is now a member in my personal life writing membership: Little Life Stories, but writing is a very new craft in Karen’s plethora of creative pursuits. She has lived a life steeped in creativity — from childhood days in Melbourne sketching on butcher’s paper, to winning national art competitions, to a long career

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Tell Me Over Tea Podcast Episode 3: Dear Nan | A...

Tell Me Over Tea ·

2025/09/26

Show Notes In this episode of Tell Me Over Tea, I’m sharing something very close to my heart — the very first letter in my Dear Nan series.These letters are written to my beloved Nan, Betty Rae, who was not only my grandmother but one of the most important people in my life. They’re a way for me to hold onto our 50 years of connection, conversations, laughter, and love — and to honour the ordinary but extraordinary life she lived.In this episode, you’ll hear me read:💌 The first “Dear Nan” letter,

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Episode 2: A Life Woven with Books: Kirstin’s Story

Tell Me Over Tea ·

2025/09/09

Show Notes Kirstin’s teacup + teapot, gifted to her by her precious aunt and Nanna + French Early Grey tea from Inspirational Tea CoIn this episode of Tell Me Over Tea, I’m joined by my lovely friend Kirstin Bokor. Kirstin is a librarian, writer, and lifelong lover of stories whose life has been beautifully threaded through with books and words.in this episode Kirstin talks about:* The comfort of books during a childhood filled with change* How her Nannas influenced her love of reading and

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Episode 1: My Story & Why Stories Matter

Tell Me Over Tea ·

2025/08/31

Show NotesWelcome to the first episode of Tell Me Over Tea, a podcast about life stories, memories, connection, and always with a cuppa in hand.In this very first episode of Tell Me Over Tea, I open the door and invite you to sit with me at my kitchen table. it’s a glimpse into my world — the memories, the people, and the threads that shaped my love of storytelling. From childhood letter-writing to the heartache of losing my mum and Nan, to the way I’ve come to see stories as an anchor, a comfort,

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Welcome to Tell Me Over Tea

Tell Me Over Tea ·

2025/08/20

I am so excited to be able to finally bring you the Tell Me Over Tea trailer for my brand new podcast, launching in September! It’s been so much fun to create. I’ve connected with some gorgeous people so far, recording guest’s stories, my own stories, some Dear Nan letters and sipping lots of delicious tea gifted to me, and to guests, generously by Tanya from Inspirational Tea. It’s been heavenly!If you’re hearing about Tell Me Over Tea for the very first time, let me explain:It’s a cosy

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