Spill The Tea With D&E

My worth precedes my work. My work expresses my Being.

Dominique and Erica unpack how the FDA, CDC, state health departments, food companies, growers and international regulators work together, what investigators discovered in Mexico, and what this outbreak teaches us about the increasingly global journey from farm to fork.

Could one simple blood draw change the future of cancer detection? 🧬☕ In today’s episode of Spill the Tea with D&E, Dominique and Erica explore Galleri, a groundbreaking blood test designed to detect signals associated with more than 50 types of cancer. After a favorable FDA advisory committee vote, excitement is growing. But a major clinical trial has raised important questions about the test’s ability to improve outcomes. We unpack the science, explore the emotional side of cancer screening and ask whether more information always means better health. Grab your favorite tea and join the conversation! Disclaimer: This episode is for education and discussion, not personal medical advice. Galleri is not FDA-approved as of this episode’s publication and is not a replacement for recommended cancer screening. SEO hashtags #GalleriBloodTest, #CancerScreening, #EarlyCancerDetection, #CancerResearch, #CancerPrevention, #BloodTest, #MedicalBreakthrough, #CancerAwareness, #LiquidBiopsy, #HealthInnovation, #FDA, #MedicalTechnology, #Wellness, #HealthPodcast, #SpillTheTeaWithDE Research and show-note sources: FDA advisory committee presentation, September 2026 ; NHS-Galleri clinical trial results ; National Cancer Institute: Cancer screening tests 🎵 Music Credit: Original music © 2026 Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. All rights reserved. Show Credit: Spill the Tea with D&E | Dominique & Erica | Santa Barbara Wellness Center. 🌿🍵 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. 🌱 This is Dominique and Erica saying

Would you trust an AI agent to spend $500 on your behalf without asking you first?

🚛 What happens if America’s truckers simply park their rigs?

Would you give up a 3% mortgage to buy your next house at nearly 7%? Millions of Americans are saying NO, and it’s reshaping the entire housing market.

Should kids be using ChatGPT and other generative AI in school, or should they first learn how to think without it? New York City Public Schools, the largest school system in the country, has announced a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI for younger students, affecting nearly 600,000 children. Dominique and Erica dive into the debate over AI in schools, kids and AI, screen time, critical thinking, ChatGPT students and AI literacy. Is AI simply the next calculator? Or are children beginning to outsource thinking before they’ve built the skills they need to recognize when AI is wrong? D&E look at both sides, including the promise of AI tutoring, the dangers of overreliance, reduced screen-time recommendations and a simple way parents can teach children to use AI as a tool rather than a replacement for thinking. And Erica brings it home with the sports analogy: AI can be the coach. But AI shouldn’t become the player. 🫖 What do you think? At what age should children begin using generative AI? HOMEWORK: This week, if a child or teenager in your life uses AI, ask them: “Show me how you used it.” Then ask: What did you already know? What did AI add? How do you know the answer is right? Like, subscribe and share Spill the Tea with D & E with someone who has kids, grandkids, students or teachers in their life. HASHTAGS: #AIInSchools, #KidsAndAI, #ChatGPT, #ChatGPTStudents, #AIBan, #ArtificialIntelligence, #AILiteracy, #Education, #CriticalThinking, #ScreenTime, #GenerativeAI, #AIForKids, #Parents, #Teachers, #Parenting, #SchoolTechnology, #FutureOfEducation, #DigitalLiteracy, #StudentLearning, #SpillTheTeaDE PROMOTIONAL QUOTE: “AI can be the coach. But AI shouldn’t become the player.” SECOND PROMOTIONAL QUOTE: “A tool should extend your mind, not replace it.” MUSIC CREDIT: Original Music copyright June 2026 Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. SOURCE NOTE: Episode information was fact-checked using New York City Public Schools guidance, NYC government announcements, UNESCO guidance on generative AI in education, and published research examining AI tutoring and critical thinking. 🌿🍵 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. 🌱 This is Dominique and Erica saying