Tea and Sanctuary
Author Emma Newman invites you for a cosy chat over a nice cup of tea. Emma chats about places she has been, shares creative works that have delighted her and her hobbies. She also gives you an insight into her work as an author and audiobook narrator. Wholesome, relaxed, happy and positive content to take you away from the horrors of the world for a little while.
Episodes
Dec 27, 2025
Dec 27, 2025
9 min
The advent calendar from my friend continues! 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.socialYouTubewww.enewman.co.uk
Dec 26, 2025
Dec 26, 2025
12 min
For Boxing Day, I am leaving you in the gentle care of my splendid friend Cav Scott. You can find his newsletter at http://www.cavletter.com/ (It's very good!)
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.socialYouTubewww.enewman.co.uk
Dec 25, 2025
Dec 25, 2025
8 min
Merry Christmas! Here's a little bit of comfort (and a very minor disaster!) for you, whether you celebrate Christmas or not. Lots of love to you all!
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.socialYouTubewww.enewman.co.uk
Dec 24, 2025
Dec 24, 2025
12 min
It's Christmas Eve!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.socialYouTubewww.enewman.co.uk
Dec 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
14 min
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.socialYouTubewww.enewman.co.uk
Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
15 min
Let's open today's small wrapped package, 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.socialYouTubewww.enewman.co.uk
Dec 21, 2025
Dec 21, 2025
10 min
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.socialYouTubewww.enewman.co.uk
Dec 20, 2025
Dec 20, 2025
13 min
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.socialYouTubewww.enewman.co.uk
Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2025
9 min
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.socialYouTubewww.enewman.co.uk
Dec 18, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
9 min
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.socialYouTubewww.enewman.co.uk