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Tea and Takes with Simi is where I share my thoughts, stories, and lessons over a warm cup of honesty. Some days it’s lighthearted and playful, other days it’s deeper reflections on life, faith, growth, and everything in between.
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What will people say… is you (opens the original)
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In this episode , we’re getting into something we all do more than we realise: projection . What if the things we assume people are thinking or saying about us have more to do with us than we think? Sometimes, the way we see others can quietly shape the way we believe they see us too. And maybe there’s a way to feel a little freer from “What will people say?” You’ll have to listen to get the full gist. 👀 P.S. Apologies for the slight noise at the beginning of the episode. I’m trying out a new re
Compartmentalizing friendships (opens the original)
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Not everyone needs access to every part of you. In this episode of Tea and Takes with Simi , we talk about the importance of compartmentalizing friendships: learning to relate with people according to their strengths, understanding the role they play in your life, and being intentional about what you share with them. Healthy friendships don’t require complete access. Sometimes, protecting a friendship means recognizing that someone may be great at certain things but simply doesn’t have the capac
It’s in the now (opens the original)
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In this episode of Tea and Takes with Simi , we explore the freedom that comes with choosing to enjoy your life now, instead of constantly postponing joy until you earn more, become more, or reach a certain level. We talk about finding joy within what you can afford today, letting go of comparison, and realizing that when you believe you can afford joy where you are, you become more open to seeing opportunities for that same joy all around you. Your joy doesn’t have to wait for your future self.
To be good is to have boundaries (opens the original)
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What if being a good person isn’t just about being kind, helpful, and understanding, but also knowing when to say NO ? In this episode of Tea and Takes , we’re talking about why goodness without boundaries can leave you vulnerable to being used. Learn to protect your time, energy, and peace without feeling guilty for it. Stop needing everyone to see you as “the good person.” Do what is right because you have empathy and integrity, not because you’re afraid of being misunderstood. And when your b
Be selfish (opens the original)
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If you’re the person everyone calls, checks in with, leans on, or depends on, this episode is for you. Helping people is a beautiful thing, but constantly pouring into others comes at a cost. What’s even more painful is realizing that the very people you’ve consistently shown up for can eventually start to feel irritated by your presence, misread your intentions, or see your support as condescension. Not because you changed, but because receiving help for too long can quietly bruise a person’s p
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