Episode Summary
Welcome to Season 2 of The Tea Mind Podcast where we explore the moment something clicked… In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Buchan, a coach who works with women whose lives are working on paper… but don’t quite feel the way they expected.
We explore The “Feel Alive” Moment - that moment when you realise that nothing is wrong, and yet something is missing. The point where success no longer feels like success… and a different question starts to niggle.
Hannah shares a vivid turning point from her time as a teacher and mother - feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure what options were even available - and the moment in her kitchen where something shifted: “I just want to feel alive.”
We explore what actually changed and how that came about through small, deliberate shifts rather than a massive leap. From following curiosity instead of certainty, to redefining success through how life feels day to day.
By the end, you’ll have a simple 3-minute reset to help you reconnect with what you need - even in the middle of a busy life.
Today’s tea: today I’m drinking Blooming Marvellous green tea, inspired by Hannah.
In this pause for tea, you’ll discover:
03:03 – The persistent feeling of “this should feel better than it does”
05:56 – The kitchen moment: “I just want to feel alive”
08:12 – When life becomes full, overwhelming, and hard to think clearly
10:37 – Why ticking all the boxes didn’t feel like success
12:30 – Discovering “feeling alive” as a core value
13:10 – How small daily inputs shift your mindset and energy
15:00 – Doing something uncomfortable (like surfing) to reconnect with yourself
22:44 – Following curiosity instead of waiting for clarity
30:13 – Why clarity doesn’t remove doubt and what actually helps
47:19 – The power of small, consistent actions over time
“When you’re lit up by something, it’s amazing what you can make time for.” Hannah Buchan
Resources and Links
Hannah Buchan Coaching: https://www.hannahbuchancoaching.com
Hannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-buchan-coach/
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