Ep 1 Mini Series: Behind the Mic The Unfiltered Truth
Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the mic of your favorite independent podcasts? The truth might surprise you.Welcome to a rare, unfiltered glimpse behind the curtain of Thym 4 Tea with Mikita. In this intimate first episode of my mini-series, I'm spilling all the tea about what podcasting looks like when there's no production team, no fancy studio, and absolutely no playbook: just me, a microphone, and a mission.From choosing themes based on what genuinely tugs at my heart rather than chasing trends, to the vulnerable moments of sitting with headphones on, wondering "Does anyone even care what I'm saying?" – this journey has been anything but smooth. I share the technical nightmares (yes, I once forgot to hit record after a brilliant 30-minute conversation), the emotional rollercoaster of almost quitting multiple times, and the unexpected joy of having strangers yell "Is it time for tea?" across a store.The podcast world often glamorizes the process, but the reality involves constant learning curves, battling insecurities, and figuring out how to create quality content without formal training or experience. Yet within these challenges lies the true magic: hitting publish on something you almost talked yourself out of, then hearing from someone who needed exactly those words.Whether you're considering starting your creative endeavor or simply curious about the person behind the mic you listen to, this raw conversation offers a refreshing dose of reality paired with genuine encouragement. Remember, you don't need perfection to begin – you just need to start. And when you feel like quitting, ask yourself why. The answer might just bring you back home to yourself.Send us a textSupport the show#selfdevelopment #Wellness #thym4teawithmikita #manifest #purposefulliving #liveunapplogectically #freedom #podcast #womeninpodcast #podcastlife #empoweringwomen
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Ep 2 Mini Series : Your Questions Answered
Ever wonder what happens when a perfectionist Capricorn decides to get vulnerable behind the mic? That's exactly what unfolds in this special Q&A episode, where I finally answer your burning questions about the woman behind Time for Tea.You've been filling my DMs and inbox with questions that go beyond self-care tips and growth strategies—you want to know about ME. Am I always this calm and collected? (Spoiler: absolutely not.) How do I balance podcasting with work and family life? Where do my ideas come from? Do I ever feel insecure doing solo episodes? I'm tackling it all with complete honesty.Whether you've been with me for four years or just joined the conversation, I'm deeply honored to have you in this space. This mini-series continues next week with more behind-the-scenes insights and honest reflections. Have questions of your own? Send them my way—your curiosity might spark the next Q&A episode!Send us a textSupport the show#selfdevelopment #Wellness #thym4teawithmikita #manifest #purposefulliving #liveunapplogectically #freedom #podcast #womeninpodcast #podcastlife #empoweringwomen
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Ep 3 Mini Series : Give Yourself the Damn Award
What if the recognition you're seeking isn't waiting on a stage somewhere, but right here in your own hands?Recognition isn't just a trophy on your shelf—it's a form of rest. That sacred breath between survival and becoming. After four years of podcasting through empty seasons, echoing rooms, and uncertain words, I decided to give myself the damn award. No permission needed, no red carpet required. And it wasn't just celebration—it was interruption of an unhealthy cycle.We often push ourselves far beyond reasonable limits, only acknowledging our need for rest when we're already operating in crisis mode. As the wise Olivia Pope once said, "By the time you realize you're in crisis, it's already too late." This raw, celebratory episode explores what happens when we honor our journey before burnout forces us to pause. When we recognize that the work behind the work—the showing up, the consistency, the vulnerability—deserves celebration too.You don't need panels of judges or viral success to determine your worth. The honest admission that you're doing your best is enough reason to celebrate. Whether it's taking yourself out for sushi, writing your own acceptance speech (thanking coffee and "Beyoncé's internet"), or simply pausing to acknowledge how far you've come—these moments of self-recognition aren't self-indulgent; they're self-preserving.Take this as your accountability partner's nudge: stop waiting for permission to slow down. Celebrate your journey not because you've finally done enough, but because you are already enough. Share this message with someone who deserves to celebrate themselves too, and stay tuned for a new season of Time for Tea with Makita coming soon, plus No One Acts dropping this fall with stories that shift your soul.Send us a textSupport the show#selfdevelopment #Wellness #thym4teawithmikita #manifest #purposefulliving #liveunapplogectically #freedom #podcast #womeninpodcast #podcastlife #empoweringwomen
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Trailer Behind The Scenes Mini Edition
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The Real Tea on Finding Your Roots
In this deeply personal season finale, Mikita reflects on the unscripted, raw journey of this season of Thym 4 Tea with Mikita. From navigating grief and rest to reclaiming identity and power, this episode is a love letter to listeners who’ve shown up through the messy middle. Mikita shares a powerful poem, announces an exciting new podcast, No One Asked, launching in Fall 2025, and teases a summer mini-series and a bold new season of Thym 4 Tea in Spring 2026.Key Moments:Poem: “There’s a fire inside you… You remembered your roots.”Reflections on the season’s unpolished, authentic conversations about grief, rest, and letting go.Discussion on balancing masculine and feminine energies in self-care and growth.Encouragement to embrace the “messy middle” and recognize personal growth in small, quiet moments.Announcement: New podcast No One Asked will dive into overlooked stories and erased histories, launching Fall 2025.Teaser: A summer mini-series and a reinvented Time for Tea season in Spring 2026, focusing on bold reinvention and guest-driven stories.Call to Action:Subscribe to Thym 4 Tea with Mikita on your favorite platform.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Stay tuned for the summer mini-series and No One Asked in Fall 2025.Connect:Follow on social media: @mikitasmith_ Visit the website: beautifully-unbalanced.comSend us a textSupport the show#selfdevelopment #Wellness #thym4teawithmikita #manifest #purposefulliving #liveunapplogectically #freedom #podcast #womeninpodcast #podcastlife #empoweringwomen
Welcome to Thym 4 Tea with Mikita, a podcast about letting go of the pressure to have it all together and learning to live life on your terms.Hosted by Mikita—a nurse, storyteller, and wellness advocate— each episode explores the moments that shape us, shake us, and sometimes save us. We talk about the things that matter: healing, identity, boundaries, burnout, family, self-trust, and the quiet strength it takes to start over or simply keep going.Expect personal stories, unfiltered reflections, guest conversations, and gentle challenges that meet you where you are and invite you to go deeper.Because this isn’t just about self-care—it’s about reclaiming your time, your voice, and your rhythm in a world that keeps asking for more.So take a breath.And let’s spill some real tea #SelfCare #Motivation #WellnessJourney #BeautifullyUnbalancedwww.beautifully-unbalanced.com
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