In this episode of What’s The Tea?, Andy and Lydia talk about what happens when life gets busy — properly busy. Not just “I’ve got a lot on” busy, but the kind of busy where your brain fogs over, your to-do list starts multiplying like gremlins, and even drinking enough water becomes an achievement worthy of a gold star.

They chat about how busyness can look different for different people: feeling overwhelmed, forgetting things, procrastinating, needing instructions written down, feeling physically stressed, or simply not knowing where to start.

Andy shares how writing things down, using task lists and getting things out of your head can make life feel more manageable. Lydia talks about the importance of stepping away from a busy environment, finding a quieter space to work, and learning to balance “input” and “output” relationships — especially when life outside work starts feeling full too.

There’s also the return of Adulting Stars of the Week, featuring DIY door sealant, chore days, and the tragic realisation that doing boring jobs can make you feel weirdly proud afterwards.

And, of course, Weird News makes an appearance — this time involving a huge illegal cockroach bust in Australia and a student unexpectedly joining the orchestra at a La La Land concert in Sydney.

Andy and Lydia talk about:

• What busyness can feel like emotionally, mentally and physically
• Why verbal instructions can be harder to process than written ones
• Brain fog, overwhelm and procrastination
• Using lists, calendars and task apps to reduce mental clutter
• Why changing your environment can help you focus
• Balancing friendships, social plans and personal energy
• The difference between people or activities that feel like “input” and “output”
• How to make chores feel less impossible
• Asking for support when things feel too much
• Weird News involving cockroaches, concerts and unexpected stage appearances