OpTEAmized

Welcome to OpTEAmized, the podcast teaching athletes how tea can optimize longevity, recovery, & performance.

Let’s face it…as athletes we are under a lot of stress! Whether it be physical stress from our hard training sessions or mental stress from a competition coming up or a recent injury, being an athlete is stressful. Well, what if I told you there are teas you can work with to lower these anxieties & stressors? 

Today, my guest Lily Beyer & I are going to explore those herbs, some more powerful than others, & just how Lily’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practice in combination with her tea routines have helped her overcome & manage the stressors of life.

Lily is a self-defense instructor and full-time athlete with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She is an instructor at the gym Neutral Ground in Milwaukee and teach the women's jiu jitsu class and self-defense for the academy. On top of this, she runs her own business, Garden of Serpents: a holistic self-empowerment company, she’s a private coach, Artist of movement and visual media, and Advocate for Martial Arts Equality.

In this episode you are going to hear how although Lily was thrown many reasons in life to be stressed and anxious, she was able to overcome those obstacles to empower herself & others & how she used tea along the way! So grab your tea, sit back, relax, & enjoy this episode of OpTEAmized!

Lily's Links:

Lily's Instagram

Neutral Ground Jiu Jitsu Milwaukee

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Welcome to OpTEAmized, the podcast teaching athletes how tea can optimize longevity, recovery, & performance.

The health benefits of tea have always been discussed in the sense of antioxidants, anti-cancer properties, & other physical responses. While these are valid & need to be discussed, have you ever thought of working with tea from the mental, emotional, & spiritual aspect? Have you ever thought how these aspects effect your athletic performance?

Today, my guest Suzette ('Sooz') Hammond & I are going to explore those mental, emotional, & spiritual aspects of the tea practice.

While Sooz & I do not inherently discuss the direct correlations to athletic performance, I believe mental & spiritual health is directly correlated to our physical performance which is why this is an important message!

Suzette Hammond is an award-winning tea educator, professional tea skills trainer, and tea contemplative and spiritual practitioner. Sooz uses they and she pronouns, and is based in Chicago, USA. She is the founder of Being Tea - an education-focused endeavor offering interactive online learning and a first of its kind professional teacher training program.

Their teaching style centers on sensory-supportive pedagogy, addressing financial and knowledge accessibility issues, and promoting tea as a practice for spiritual connection. Sooz has nearly two decades of teaching experience, across the US and internationally. Sooz is also a certified trauma-informed yoga and meditation teacher, and has been teaching tea meditation since 2010, bringing together two deeply therapeutic physical studies and philosophical traditions. Sooz was honored for their dedication to tea education with a World Tea Award for Best Educator.

You can learn more about their programming, available to total beginners and seasoned tea folks alike, on BeingTea.com.

Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!

Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea

Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!

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What's up TEAmigos?! Welcome to OpTEAmized, teaching athletes how tea can optimize longevity, recovery, & performance. Today Vince hosted Jack Joseph of Komunity Kombucha.

Jack & Vince grew up playing football together. In Jack's time on the field he discovered how the power of tea, herbs, & kombucha could help level up his game. Tune into today's episode to hear Jack's journey with herbs & tea & why kombucha might just be your new go to sport's drink?!

Links:

DrinkKomKom.com

Komunity Kombucha's Instagram

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Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!

Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea

Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!

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For more tea info follow the other social media accounts of Fresh Steeps!

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Hey what's up TEAmigos?!? Welcome to OpTEAmized, teaching athletes how tea can optimize longevity, recovery, & performance.

Today Vince wanted to take a step back & reintroduce himself, his athletic experiences, & how tea has played an important role for his journey. Tune into this brand new podcast premise to hear all about Vince's tea journey & how tea can impact yours.

Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!

Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea

Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!

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For more tea info follow the other social media accounts of Fresh Steeps!

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What's up TEAmigo?!? Welcome to OpTEAmized, the show teaching athletes how tea can optimize longevity, recovery, & performance.

My name is Vince LaPelusa & I am your host on this journey. I am a tea lover, chemical engineer, Brazilian jiu jitsu purple belt, & I am thrilled to be here with you!

Are you an athlete looking to optimize longevity, recovery, & performance naturally & holistically? Do you love your sport & plan to do it for the rest of your life? Do you often feel unmotivated to show up to the gym or practices? Have you tried methods like coffee or preworkouts & feel like they are more of a disservice? Well, I have been there & let me tell you there is a better way.

In this show I will guide us towards teas & herbs that will naturally & sustainably make our athletic journey more enjoyable! From teas that help with sleep, immunity, mental focus, energy, & much more I am here to help you opTEAmize your game!

What's up TEAmigos?! Welcome to Fresh Steeps, uncovering the health benefits of tea for your active life. Today Vince hosted Rachelle Robinett founder of Pharmakon Supernatural.

Rachelle is a supernatural herbalist looking to connect the functions of nature for your life. Are you new to herbalism or have been stuck in the weeds with all the herbalism terminology? Are you curious about adaptogens & understanding what they are? Have you recently contracted COVID & are looking for ways to keep yourself healthy & supported in this time? Rachelle & Vince answer all these questions & more!

Links:

URSupernatural.com

Rachelle's Instagram

Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!

Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea

Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!

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For more tea info follow the other social media accounts of Fresh Steeps!

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In Ep 5 of the Deep Steeps series, Vince answers the questions, "Why is loose leaf better than teabags?" & "What is my teabag made out of?". This episode feeds directly off "Ep 4: The 5 Brewing Techniques Of Tea". Dig into that episode first if you haven't!

Vince will dig into the 4 reasons he chooses loose leaf & why you should to! If you drink tea often & care about your health, the planets health, & even your wallet then this is the episode for you!

Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!

Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea

Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!

Leave A 5 Star Review Here!

For more tea info follow the other social media accounts of Fresh Steeps!

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What's up TEAmigos?! Welcome to Fresh Steeps, uncovering the health benefits of tea for your active life. Today Vince hosted John Boyd founder of Buddha Teas.

Have you ever wondered about whether or not it is important to drink organic tea? Or have you asked yourself what your tea bag is made out of? Well John & Vince discuss in detail the importance of both of those questions & much more!

John was born in the UK & when he moved to the US he founded Buddha Teas with a mission of providing high quality, organically sourced tea to the States. To check out Buddha Teas products click the links below!

Links:

Buddha Teas Website

Buddha Teas Instagram

Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!

Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea

Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!

Leave A 5 Star Review Here!

For more tea info follow the other social media accounts of Fresh Steeps!

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In Ep 4 of the Deep Steeps series, Vince answers the questions, "What's the best brewing technique for tea?" or "Brewing techniques, isn't it just hot water on my tea bag?". This episode feeds directly off "Ep 3: The Effect Of Time & Temperature On Tea". Dig into that episode first if you haven't!

Vince will dig into the 5 most common tea brewing techniques, their differences, & the pros & cons of each! Who knows maybe you can try a new technique today?!

Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!

Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea

Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!

Leave A 5 Star Review Here!

For more tea info follow the other social media accounts of Fresh Steeps!

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What's up TEAmigos?! Welcome to Fresh Steeps, uncovering the health benefits of tea for your active life. Today Vince hosted Dr. Paria Vaziri.

Paria is a doctor of naturopathy whose aim is to assist women in taking control of their health through sustainable lifestyles rather than quick fixes. If you are someone who feels bloated, fatigued, have brain fog, or generally off, then tune into our conversation to hear Dr. Paria discuss her 4 areas of focus & how tea & herbs have helped her manage each.

Links:

Dr. Paria's Website

I Am Wellthy Podcast Instagram

Dr. Paria's Instagram

Looking to meet like minded athletic tea lovers? Want to learn from others on how tea is changing & optimizing their games? Join our FREE Facebook group using the link below!

Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance with Tea

Want to show your support for the show & give us a 5 star rating?! Do so using the link below or if you are on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you can there too! We appreciate your support!

Leave A 5 Star Review Here!

For more tea info follow the other social media accounts of Fresh Steeps!

Instagram

TikTok

Twitter