🍵 Spill the Tea Topic of Discussion

Organic food doesn’t have to mean spending twice as much at the grocery store. In this episode, Dominique and Erica explore which fruits and vegetables are generally considered the best candidates for buying organic, which conventional produce is often a budget-friendly choice, and why growing even a small garden can be one of the healthiest investments you make. They also discuss washing produce, supporting local farmers, and making practical choices that fit your family’s budget.

📝 Homework

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🌱 This week, challenge yourself to buy one organic item from the “Dirty Dozen,” plant one edible crop in your garden or a container, and visit a local farmers market if you have one nearby.

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🎵 Music Credit

Original music copyright © Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. June 2026.

📝 Production Note & Disclaimer

We use artificial intelligence as a research assistant to help gather publicly available information, organize ideas, and create our episode thumbnail artwork. Every episode is personally reviewed, fact-checked to the best of our ability, edited, and presented by Dominique and Erica. We are responsible for all final content, commentary, opinions, and editorial decisions.

Our goal is to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful conversations. The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, financial, tax, accounting, medical, or other professional advice. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals regarding decisions affecting your health or other important matters.

🌿🍵 The Last Sip 🍵🌿 Before we put the kettle away and head back into the adventure of everyday life, we’d like to leave you with one final thought:

Wellness isn’t something you buy. It’s something you build. One conversation, one healthy choice, one act of kindness, one deep breath, and sometimes one cup of tea at a time.

If today’s conversation inspired you, encouraged you, or simply made you smile, we invite you to support the work of Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization started in 2015, dedicated to helping people cultivate healthier bodies, calmer minds, stronger communities, and more meaningful lives.

Your tax-deductible donations help support wellness education, community programs, mindfulness initiatives, and projects that encourage people to thrive rather than merely survive.

To learn more or make a contribution, visit:

SBWellness.org

Because a healthier community begins with people who care enough to plant seeds today for a better tomorrow.

Until next time, keep your cup full, your heart open, and remember…

The world may be complicated, but sharing tea and sharing wisdom are still wonderfully simple.

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