🎙️ SPILL THE TEA WITH D & E

Episode:  Ditch the Grocery Store: Why the Barter Economy Is Quietly Changing Lives

🫖 What if the future of food isn’t found in a checkout line… but in a conversation?

In this episode of Spill the Tea with D & E, Dominique and Erica explore the quiet return of the barter economy — trading skills, food, time, and care instead of relying solely on grocery stores and big systems. From eggs for sourdough to services for produce, bartering reconnects us to our neighbors, our nourishment, and our sense of value beyond money.

They unpack why grocery store dependency can leave us disconnected and stressed, how bartering restores dignity and community, and simple ways anyone can begin trading without feeling awkward or extreme. This is a conversation about food sovereignty, resilience, nervous system regulation, and remembering that we were never meant to do life alone.

If you’ve been craving deeper connection, more meaningful exchanges, and a simpler way to meet your needs, this tea is for you.

☕ Sip slow. Trade fair. Build something real.

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Dominique: This podcast is done by us as volunteers, and all monies earned go to Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. Our mission is to support kids and teens and our community in wellness.

Erica: If you’d like to support, donations can be made at SBWellness.org. Truly — every bit helps us lift local youth and families.

Both: Thank you, we love you, and we’ll see you next tea time. 🌴☕️