The Sweet Tea Series

What do nutrition, screen time, stress, and everyday childhood experiences do to a developing brain?
In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo is joined by Dr. Delia McCabe, whose work brings together psychology, nutrition, and neuroscience, to explore how parents can help raise healthy, resilient kids.
Dr. McCabe explains how nutrition supports brain development and neuroplasticity, why movement and play are essential for children, and how excessive screen time can affect the way young brains learn, socialize, and regulate emotions. She also breaks down the role of the prefrontal cortex, why kids need opportunities to experience failure and discomfort, and how parents can help children develop confidence, critical thinking, and resilience.
They also discuss how stress affects the brain, why changing your mind can be so difficult, and how our modern information environment may be shaping the way both children and adults think.
More from Dr. Delia McCabe:
https://lighterbrighteryou.life/
https://deliamccabe.substack.com/

Supplements mentioned in the episode: 
https://www.florahealth.com/products/udos-choice-oil-blend-369?variant=40145120690341
https://www.florahealth.com/products/ferritin?variant=40145123377317

How is rural Texas changing and what does this mean for the future of rural Texas?
In this episode, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Texas State Representative Helen Kerwin to discuss her journey from small-town flower shop owner to mayor, county commissioner, and now state legislator. They discuss the everchanging landscape of rural Texas due to datacenter development. They also unpack the importance of tourism, the role of water, and the challenges facing rural Texas.

How are Islamist networks attempting to gain influence in Texas?
In this episode, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Selene Rodriguez, Campaign Director for TPPF's Defeating Islamist Radicalization campaign, to discuss the growing threat of Islamist radicalization. From foreign funding and campus organizations to the exploitation of legal loopholes, Selene explains how Islamist networks operate across Texas and why defeating them requires a coordinated approach that protects national security, strengthens education, and safeguards families.

Why are young Americans giving up on dating, marriage, and family?
In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Hannah Bruck, Campaign Director for the Family Success Project at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and host of The Family Front podcast, to discuss the state of marriage, dating, and family formation in America.
From dating apps to declining marriage rates, social isolation, and the growing fear of commitment, Hannah explains why young Americans are struggling to form lasting relationships.

Are Americans losing the ability and desire to read?
In this episode, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Cameron Abrams, Policy Analyst for the Next Generation Texas campaign at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, to discuss America’s declining reading habits and what the shift away from literature means for education and culture.
From shrinking attention spans and algorithm-driven content to the decline of the Western canon, Cameron explains how technology has changed the way Americans consume information and why returning to the great books is essential to preserving our shared cultural inheritance.