Tea & Tangents with Tara

Join Kendra, Nicole, and Tara's book club review of "Blackthorn" by JT Geissinger. Maven's dead grandmother's body goes missing after Maven is supposed to attend her funeral. What happened to the grandmother? Does Maven's family hold secrets? Will Maven run into old friends and enemies when searching for her grandmother in her childhood town? Where does the "gothic romance" come in?More about Blackthorn:https://www.jtgeissinger.com/project/blackthorn/

On Season 3, Episode 16 of Tea and Tangents, join Tara and Deepthy for an honest and heartfelt conversation about Deepthy’s journey with cervical spondylosis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Deepthy opens up about the years she spent feeling unheard and dismissed by the medical system, and the challenges of navigating pain and uncertainty before finally receiving a diagnosis. She shares how living with chronic illness has reshaped her perspective.

On this episode of Tea and Tangents with Tara, Tara is joined by her friends Kendra and Nicole ("Nikka") to share the hilarious surprises from their trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico. From accidentally booking the hotel room to getting locked inside a historic military fort just two hours before their flight, things did not go as planned. They tried local foods like mofongo, went kayaking in a glowing bioluminescent bay, and squeezed in one last ocean swim, just before their flight was delayed (ten times). Listen in for stories we still can’t believe happened.

Nikka and Tara review Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros!

In Season 3, Episode 13, Josh takes us behind the scenes of life as a theme park security guard. 🎢🚨 What’s it like keeping the excitement (and the chaos) under control at a world-famous park? Tara shares how Josh’s conflict-resolution skills come into play—even when they’re just hanging out with friends. Plus, what tips does Josh have for Tara when handling tricky situations? Tune in for insider stories & security secrets!

Grab a snack and let's discuss all things wildlife 🌿🐾 Would Tara hunt if she had to? Why did the Anhinga that Nicole saw in the Everglades sacrifice their baby? Why did Nicole enter a competitive fishing competition? Should you ride horses without a saddle? Tara and Nicole cover Nicole’s puppy experiencing her first heat cycle and Nicole's new obsession with wildlife photography.Oh, and what’s a healthy amount of time to spend on FaceTime with friends?Read more about The Anhinga: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Anhinga/overviewNatural Horsemanship: https://shopus.parelli.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmi3baxhy6QFgKyh5LCqnDqnkY3Y5W1zuxxRsLzmk8ukamCmvn