Welcome to Tell Me Over Tea
I am so excited to be able to finally bring you the Tell Me Over Tea trailer for my brand new podcast, launching in September! It’s been so much fun to create. I’ve connected with some gorgeous people so far, recording guest’s stories, my own stories, some Dear Nan letters and sipping lots of delicious tea gifted to me, and to guests, generously by Tanya from Inspirational Tea. It’s been heavenly!If you’re hearing about Tell Me Over Tea for the very first time, let me explain:It’s a cosy storytelling space for those of us who want to reflect, remember, and begin writing down our own life stories. In each episode, I’ll be sharing gentle prompts, personal reflections, and real stories that remind us how much our memories matter.If you’ve ever wondered how do I even start writing my life story? or longed for a warm place to sit with your memories (and a cup of tea), you’ll feel right at home here.Subscribe to be a part of the very first season—I can’t wait to share stories, and sip tea, with you. Show Notes …Hello — and welcome to Tell Me Over Tea.I’m Kim — a life story writing mentor, letter writer, tea drinker, a garden potterer, and country girl at heart — and I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.This is a cosy storytelling podcast for those of us who know that life — and tea — are simply better when shared.Here, we slow down, pull up a chair at the kitchen table, and make space for the memories that matter.A little about me, so you know whose table you’re sitting at…I’m 53, and I’ve been writing ever since I can remember — scribbled notes tucked inside my favourite horsey books, letters to family and pen pals, and diary entries behind tiny lock and key.But the real heart of it all began when I lost my mum at 18.Suddenly, I realised how many questions I never got to ask her.How many stories I’d never get to hear.Years later, when I fell pregnant with my son, Lew, I made a quiet promise to myself:I’d write everything down — so he’d always know the story of us.And I did.From pregnancy right through his childhood and our homeschooling days — in notebooks, blog posts, and everyday reflections.That instinct — to gather and share stories before they slip through the cracks — has stayed with me.And it’s only grown stronger.In 2022, when my beautiful Nan passed away, another space opened in my heart. I began writing letters to her — month by month — sharing our bond, her story, and little treasures from her tattered old recipe book.You’ll hear some of those letters in this podcast too.And now, I’m on a mission to help other women write the stories of their own lives down — before they fade.Because the truth is, time moves fast.And our memories matter more than we sometimes realise.I’ve created a beautiful space called Little Life Stories — a cosy membership where I gently mentor women who don’t see themselves as writers (yet) and aren’t sure if their stories are worth sharing.Together, we start recording memories and shaping them into something lasting.Something to be shared and treasured.Because Tell Me Over Tea — just like my membership — is about remembering, connecting, and gently preserving the stories that make us who we are.In this podcast you’ll find:✨ Conversations with women sharing and writing their precious stories✨ Reflections from my own notebook✨ And gentle invitations to pick up your pen and begin writing down your own memoriesBecause stories connect us.They remind us we’re not alone in what we’ve lived, felt or wondered.They build humble bridges between us — one memory, one conversation, one cuppa at a time.This isn’t about perfect storytelling.It’s about honest moments — warm, real, and deeply human.So if you’ve ever felt the nudge to tell your story, or simply love listening to others’, pop the kettle on and make yourself at home.This is Tell Me Over Tea. Get full access to Betty Mae Wrote at bettymaewrote.substack.com/subscribe
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