Tea and Sanctuary

Let's open today's envelope together! Please note that I am unwell, so there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk

Let's open today's envelope together! Please note that I am unwell, so there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk

I need to rest today, so I will leave you in the gentle care of the lovely Sandra Wong who is going to share a recipe with you that makes the humble cauliflower sound delicious. You can find Sandra's website here: sgwong.com and she has a new podcast launching in January called We Contain Multitudes which you can find out more about there. Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk  

Let's open today's envelope together. Please note that I am unwell, so there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk

Hmmmm, today's advent calendar envelope makes an interesting sound when it is shaken. Let's see what's inside! Please note that I am unwell, so there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk

Let's see what's in today's envelope! Please note that I am unwell, so there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk  

I need to rest today, so I will leave you in the gentle care of the lovely Erika Ensign who is going to talk to you about one of the most comforting things known to humanity. You can find Erika's podcasts on The Incomparable Network. Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk  

Thoughts about acts of love in the darkness. And a giant black cat. Please note that I am unwell, so there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk  

"Winter is not a season, it's a celebration." Anamika Mishra Please note that I am unwell, so there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk  

Hey, wanna learn about some Icelandic lore with me? Please note that I am unwell, so there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk  

The contents of today's advent calendar envelope gave me such a wave of nostalgia! Please note that I am unwell, so there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk  

This episode is officially dedicated to my amazing friend Adrian Tchaikovsky. The reason why will become obvious! Please note that I am unwell, so there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk  

Today's episode is a WILD ride! I talk about being the target of an international conspiracy, learn about a Catalonian tradition and receive the most bizarre gift which is both horrifying and hilarious!   Please note that I am unwell, so there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk  

Find out what was in day 9's advent calendar envelope!   Please note that I am unwell, so there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk  

In today's advent calendar, I found a mysterious teabag and also a link to some traditional carols that you can find here: https://tidal.com/album/325660910   Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk

For today's episode I am going to leave you in the gentle care of my wonderful friend Paul Cornell, as my energy levels are very low. You can find Paul online at: https://www.paulcornell.com/ and https://www.cosmiclighthouse.co.uk/   I will hopefully be back tomorrow!  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea (or one every month!) at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk

Day 6's advent calendar envelope is making an interesting sound when I shake it! Let's see what my lovely friend put inside it for today.  Please note that I am unwell, so my voice sounds rough and there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk

Let's see what's inside day 5's advent calendar package!  Please note that I am unwell, so my voice sounds rough and there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoy the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk

Lovelies, today I prioritised helping one of my besties, and it used up all my spoons for the day. I do not regret this decision at all for two reasons: 1) I love my bestie and she really needed me today. I am privileged to be able to be there for her and 2) one of my other besties, the amazing author Adrian Tchaikovsky, has recorded an episode to entertain you while I have much needed rest. You can find our Adrian at www.adriantchaikovsky.com Em x If you enjoyed the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk

Let's see what's inside day 3's advent calendar envelope! (Content warning: there is a description of a very unpleasant historical death.) Please note that I am unwell, so my voice sounds rough and there has been zero editing.  Em x If you enjoyed the show, and want to keep the teapot full, you can become a patron at www.patreon.com/emmanewman or you can gift a cup of tea at https://ko-fi.com/emmanewman Em can be found on: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emmanewman.bsky.social YouTube www.enewman.co.uk