The Tea Time Podcast

Sharissa Bradley
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Welcome — I'm Sharissa Bradley. This channel is a space for honest conversations, lived experience, and the ongoing process of healing, reflection, and growth. Here you'll find content centered on the mind–body connection, emotional awareness, and the stories we carry as we learn to come back to ourselves. I'm an author, publisher, and podcast host, and much of what I share comes from my personal health journey and the work of listening to my body after years of survival-mode living. This channel includes the Tea Time Podcast, where I share real-time reflections and healing experiences — not medical advice, but honest storytelling. You'll find conversations about healing, nourishment, body trust, writing, and community. My hope is that this space feels grounding and human — a place to reflect, listen, and take what resonates with you. New podcast episodes are released weekly. Thank you for being here.

  1. Aug 13

    Your Healing is a Journey, Not a Destination: Final Thoughts & Next Steps

    We have officially reached the end of the Journey Back to Health series! In this concluding episode, host Sharissa Bradley reflects on the past 17 weeks of transformation, shares her personal gratitude for your support, and provides a final toolkit of resources to keep your momentum going. Whether you've mastered your sleep routine, started living seasonally, or finally adopted the "Let Them" mindset, this episode is a celebration of your commitment to longevity, happiness, and bliss. In this episode, we cover: A recap of the foundational pillars: Sleep, movement, and mindset. The importance of the "Journey Back to Health" workbook in your daily routine. How to handle the reality that your journey may take you places your friends and family won't go. Resources for deeper dives, including Dr. Sarah Ballantyne and the Miracle Morning. Timestamped Timeline: 00:00 – Welcome to the series finale of Journey Back to Health. 01:00 – Reflecting on the tools: Heritage meals, seasonal living, and movement. 02:00 – The emotional side of the journey: Finding the courage to go alone. 03:00 – Accountability: Why Sharissa almost didn't finish this series. 04:00 – Where to find the book (audio, digital, and print) and extra support. 04:30 – A final thank you and a look toward the next series. Watch this on youtube: https://youtu.be/JhkfJf9Wc_o FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2034745363989749/   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EU9xhabv2CNfVRyFiKWA6   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tea-time-podcast/id1419780510   YT JBTH series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvNF2YYAhvtPUrPCeIyNIqyMTv6dF96r9   YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sharissabradley/featured   Podcast website: https://sites.libsyn.com/127349/site IG: @sharissabradley_author

    Your Healing is a Journey, Not a Destination: Final Thoughts & Next Steps

  2. Aug 6

    The 6-Step Strategy to Reclaim Your Energy and Vitality

    Are you ready to move from surviving to thriving? In this episode, host Sharissa Bradley dives into Chapter 18 of "Journey Back to Health," laying out the actionable strategy needed to reclaim your energy, strength, and joy. Healing isn't an overnight event—it's a process of rebuilding your team, experimenting with what works for your unique body, and committing to the long-term work of repair. Sharissa shares the six specific steps she used to dig out of the "horrible hole" of chronic illness and brain fog to find a life of bliss again. Timestamped Timeline: 00:00 – Welcome to the 6 Steps to Getting Your Life Back. 01:00 – Step 1: Finding a doctor who actually hears you. 02:50 – Step 2: Becoming your own guinea pig through experimentation. 03:30 – Step 3: The reality of healing and "Hering's Law of the Cure." 04:30 – Steps 4 & 5: The "Hard H" work of repairing and rebuilding habits. 05:15 – Step 6: Getting back to the things you love (hiking, joy, and bliss). 05:30 – How to use the FREE "Journey Back to Health" workbook. 07:30 – Personal reflections on overcoming severe brain fog. 08:45 – Taking full accountability for your wellness journey. Watch this on youtube: https://youtu.be/d5v_YnsIpwo Connect more: FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2034745363989749/   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EU9xhabv2CNfVRyFiKWA6   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tea-time-podcast/id1419780510   YT JBTH series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvNF2YYAhvtPUrPCeIyNIqyMTv6dF96r9   YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sharissabradley/featured   Podcast website: https://sites.libsyn.com/127349/site IG: @sharissabradley_author

    The 6-Step Strategy to Reclaim Your Energy and Vitality

  3. Jul 30

    Peer Pressure and the "Hard" Work of Standing Your Ground

    As you make major lifestyle changes, the people around you often have the most to say. In this episode, host Sharissa Bradley discusses Chapter 17 of "Journey Back to Health," focusing on the reality of peer pressure. From being told your condition "isn't real" to feeling excluded from social events, Sharissa shares her personal experience with Celiac disease and provides practical tools to help you stand firm in your health goals. Learn how to transition from "trying a diet" to becoming a person who leads by example. Timestamped Timeline: 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 77: Wrapping up the Journey Back to Health series. 01:00 – Dealing with opinions: When people call your health journey "delusional". 01:53 – Why social activities centered around food and drink are the hardest. 02:45 – The internal struggle: Realizing you can't change others until they are ready. 03:15 – Tool #1: Why you need a "buddy" in your corner. 04:15 – Tool #2: Giving your brain cues for identity change. 05:30 – Tool #3: Celebrating the small wins in the kitchen. 07:00 – The "Let Them" strategy and the power of leading by example. 08:30 – When the naysayers start asking for your secrets. Connect More:  FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2034745363989749/   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EU9xhabv2CNfVRyFiKWA6   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tea-time-podcast/id1419780510   YT JBTH series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvNF2YYAhvtPUrPCeIyNIqyMTv6dF96r9   YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sharissabradley/featured   Podcast website: https://sites.libsyn.com/127349/site IG: @sharissabradley_author   Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/NTLb3gkiIiI

    Peer Pressure and the "Hard" Work of Standing Your Ground

  4. Jul 23

    Movement as Medicine: How to Heal Without the Hustle

    Are you "pushing through" the pain to get your workout in? In this episode, host Sharissa Bradley explores Chapter 16 of "Journey Back to Health," focusing on the critical role of movement in the healing process. For those with autoimmune conditions, traditional exercise advice can often do more harm than good. Sharissa discusses the importance of finding safe, comfortable ways to move that support your body's detoxification and lymphatic systems without triggering a flare. Learn how to transition from a sedentary lifestyle to a life of gentle, restorative movement. Timestamped Timeline: 00:00 – Welcome to the Tea Time Podcast and the "Journey Back to Health" series. 00:53 – The influence of Hal Elrod's The Miracle Morning on daily self-care. 01:15 – Why some movement is necessary every single day. 01:45 – The danger of HIIT and CrossFit for autoimmune bodies. 02:15 – Creative movement ideas for those with limited mobility. 03:40 – Sharissa's personal journey: When walking was too much. 04:10 – The power of foam rolling for building foundational strength. 04:50 – How movement supports lymphatic drainage and detoxification. 05:45 – The risks of jumping in too fast: Avoiding setbacks and injury. 07:00 – Finding the movement that feels right for you today. Connect More:    FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2034745363989749/   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EU9xhabv2CNfVRyFiKWA6   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tea-time-podcast/id1419780510   YT JBTH series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvNF2YYAhvtPUrPCeIyNIqyMTv6dF96r9   YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sharissabradley/featured   Podcast website: https://sites.libsyn.com/127349/site IG: @sharissabradley_author Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/aikqYwoXndU

    Movement as Medicine: How to Heal Without the Hustle

  5. Jul 16

    Sleep is a Learned Behavior—How to Reclaim Your Rest and Your Health

    Do you feel like sleep is something completely outside of your control? In this episode, host Sharissa Bradley explores Chapter 15 of "Journey Back to Health," focusing on the foundational pillar of all healing: Sleep. Sharissa shares her personal journey of struggling with insomnia from the age of five and the "impossible" advice she received from an integrative medicine doctor while she was a busy professor and mother of two. Learn why sleep is not just "rest," but the active process your body uses to repair tissues, alleviate inflammation, and recover from adrenal fatigue. Timestamped Timeline: 00:00 – Welcome to the Tea Time Podcast 01:00 – Why we can't heal without sleep 01:53 – The "impossible" doctor's appointment: Two kids and a full-time job 02:45 – "Then you won't heal": The hard truth about recovery 03:15 – Discovering Dr. Sarah Ballantyne: Sleep as a learned behavior 04:15 – Treating yourself like a toddler: The power of a bedtime routine 05:30 – The physical cost of 25 years of poor sleep 06:15 – Practical changes: Screens, light, and caffeine 07:30 – Changing the "story" of your bedroom to beat insomnia 08:30 – Your 10-day challenge: Tracking and routine building FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2034745363989749/   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EU9xhabv2CNfVRyFiKWA6   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tea-time-podcast/id1419780510   YT JBTH series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvNF2YYAhvtPUrPCeIyNIqyMTv6dF96r9   YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sharissabradley/featured   Podcast website: https://sites.libsyn.com/127349/site IG: @sharissabradley_author

  6. Jul 9

    Navigating Astronomical Stress & The Power of a Radical Reset

    In this vulnerable episode, host Sharissa Bradley dives into Chapter 14 of "Journey Back to Health" to discuss the reality of stress. Ironically, the very stress she writes about forced her to take a hiatus from recording to practice what she preaches. Sharissa explores the "U-shaped curve" of stress, explaining why too little stress leaves us unmotivated, while too much leads to physical and mental breakdown. If you've been feeling the weight of burnout, brain fog, or chronic fatigue, this episode offers a roadmap for recovery through radical rest, dietary shifts, and the power of saying "no". In this episode, we cover: Why "walking the walk" meant canceling everything for weeks. The physical dangers of running on an adrenaline model. How to find your optimal stress median for motivation. Practical steps to protect your body when external stressors are out of your control. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/h6_S3HX9814

  7. Apr 14

    Detox: Why You Might Feel Worse Before You Feel Better

    In this episode of the Tea Time Podcast, Sharissa Bradley continues the *Journey Back to Health* series with **Chapter 13: Detox**.   Detox is often viewed as something that should make us feel instantly better — more energy, clearer thinking, and improved stamina. But Sharissa explains that detox doesn't always feel good in the beginning. In fact, it can feel uncomfortable and discouraging because the body is releasing stored toxins that were previously held inside cells.   Sharissa shares how the body naturally detoxifies through sweat, breathing, bowel movements, and urination. She cautions against fast cleanses that overwhelm the system and instead encourages a slow, supportive approach that removes offending foods and reduces toxin exposure.   This episode also introduces **Herring's Law of the Cure**, explaining how healing may involve temporarily re-experiencing symptoms before improvement occurs. Sharissa offers powerful reflection prompts designed to help listeners stay motivated when detox feels difficult.   This episode reflects lived experience and personal research, not medical advice.    ---  ⏱ Timestamps   00:00 Intro 00:13 Chapter 13: Detox 01:00 Why detox can feel worse first 02:00 How toxins leave cells 03:00 Natural detox pathways 04:00 Risks of fast cleanses 05:00 Supporting the body naturally 06:00 Herring's Law of the Cure 07:00 Healing in reverse 08:00 Action step: Write your "why" lists 10:00 Staying motivated through discomfort 11:30 Encouragement to keep going 12:23 Closing   --- 🔗 Resources   Free *Journey Back to Health* Workbook https://sharissabradley.com/extras   Tea Time Podcast Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/2034745363989749/

    Detox: Why You Might Feel Worse Before You Feel Better

  8. Mar 31

    Elimination Diets — Listening to What Your Body Is Saying

    In this episode of the Tea Time Podcast, Sharissa Bradley continues the Journey Back to Health series with Chapter 12: Elimination Diets. Elimination diets are often misunderstood as restrictive or overwhelming, but in this episode, Sharissa reframes them as a tool for awareness. Instead of focusing on what you can't eat, she explains how elimination diets can help you identify foods that may be contributing to inflammation, discomfort, or other symptoms. Sharissa shares her personal experience navigating food sensitivities and how removing certain foods helped her better understand how her body responds. She emphasizes that elimination diets are not meant to be permanent, but instead are a temporary process used to gather information. This episode encourages a slow, intentional approach — removing one category at a time, observing symptoms, and then reintroducing foods to see how the body reacts. This episode reflects lived experience and personal research, not medical advice.   ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:12 Chapter 12: Elimination Diets 01:00 What elimination diets are 02:00 Why they are helpful 03:00 Common food sensitivities 04:00 Removing foods intentionally 05:00 Observing symptoms 06:00 Reintroducing foods 07:00 Personal experience 08:00 Action step 08:45 Closing   🔗 Resources Free Journey Back to Health Workbook https://sharissabradley.com/extras Tea Time Podcast Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/2034745363989749/ Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/fOpbeuAtRME

    Elimination Diets — Listening to What Your Body Is Saying
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Welcome — I'm Sharissa Bradley. This channel is a space for honest conversations, lived experience, and the ongoing process of healing, reflection, and growth. Here you'll find content centered on the mind–body connection, emotional awareness, and the stories we carry as we learn to come back to ourselves. I'm an author, publisher, and podcast host, and much of what I share comes from my personal health journey and the work of listening to my body after years of survival-mode living. This channel includes the Tea Time Podcast, where I share real-time reflections and healing experiences — not medical advice, but honest storytelling. You'll find conversations about healing, nourishment, body trust, writing, and community. My hope is that this space feels grounding and human — a place to reflect, listen, and take what resonates with you. New podcast episodes are released weekly. Thank you for being here.

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  • Creator
    Sharissa Bradley
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Tea Time Podcast