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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