the matcha diaries

Yoga is more than just an instagram trend!! In this episode we are joined by the lovely Filipa, the founder of viryaretreat, a yoga and mindfulness retreat in Portugal that will be taking place this July! In this episode, Filipa challenges the stereotypes which come with being a yoga teacher, and the practice of yoga in general - touching on perfectionism and body image. She discusses her personal relationship with yoga, how it slowly became an important aspect of how she lives her life, and how it has acted as a gateway to discovering spirituality. We had an amazing time recording with @whereisfili and chatting about all things mindfulness, a topic we both feel passionate about but definitely are not the most educated in! If you like her ethos and are interested in booking a spot on her retreat, make sure you follow @viryaretreat on instagram where you can access all necessary information and book your spot! So... pour yourself a matcha and we hope you enjoy listening! 🍵 Follow us on instagram (@the.matcha.diaries) to stay up to date on our lives or to let us know your thoughts on the episode!

Disappointment ... We've all felt it at one point in our lives and know what an awful feeling it can be, especially if you don't know how to deal with it in the best way! 💚 That is exactly why this week's episode is all about disappointment. From how to deal with job application struggles, the disappointment of not sticking to goals, disappointing yourself emotionally, to being disappointed by others - we truly cover it all! ✨ So... pour yourself a matcha and we hope you enjoy listening! 🍵 Follow us on instagram (@thematchadiaries) for all our updates or to let us know your thoughts on the episode!

Is discovering your authentic self as easy as it seems? ✨ In this episode we are joined by the lovely girls Emma and Maya from the ME time podcast, as we dive heavy into all things authenticity! Check out part 1 x  In part 2, we open up about the complexities of discovering your authenticity, and the intricacies of questioning your thoughts and beliefs. We discuss the role that confidence in being comfortable with your authentic self! We share our stories and thoughts on how to navigate being authentic at work, and even with romantic relationships and friendships 💭 We dive into the notion of people pleasing and how it affects the way we portray ourselves and even reflect on how media, society and culture has affected our perceptions of authenticity. We finally end the episode with our advice to our listeners that are trying to discover their authentic self!  Follow us on instagram (@thematchadiaries) for all our updates or to let us know your thoughts on the episode! 💚

This week's episode is true to our podcast name.... an audio diary all about keeping a physical diary! 💚 In this week's episode we dive deep into the topic of journalling - from our personal stories, it's benefits, the different types of journalling, our favorite journal prompts and so much more! We also reflect on the Unjaded Jade's Reset Challenge we recently participated in (which included daily journal prompts and meditations), how this impacted us and changed our outlook on journalling. 💭 We are both such big fans of journalling and loved talking about our all-time favorite self care practice... so pour yourself a matcha and we hope you enjoy listening! 🍵 Follow us on instagram (@thematchadiaries) for all our updates or to let us know your thoughts on the episode!

How often do you catch yourself saying you're stressed to others? Are you in a constant state of stress?  If you answered yes, then this episode is definitely for you. We dive into what Stress actually is and the common ways that it presents itself (albeit emotionally or physically). We discuss the major causes of stress in our lives by sharing some of our personal experiences, and finally end the episode with our recommendations on how to manage stress (we even bring light to stoicism and its principals).  Stress + your mental health should be taken seriously, so here are some useful resources to anyone that is struggling at the moment: https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk  https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/  https://web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp/ or even this book may help?  Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky We hope this episode makes you feel less alone. Follow us on instagram (@the.matcha.diaries) to get updates on our episodes, or to let us know your thoughts on our episode! 

Ever wondered what would happen if you are suddenly stuck in lockdown with a stranger turned flatmate? This week Leo and her flatmate Ellie spill the tea and share their advice on navigating new living situations. This week's episode is a bit of a different one, as Cara is moving house (eeep exciting🎉) so Leo is joined by her flatmate who moved in just a few weeks before lockdown started in March 2020... without either of them knowing each other beforehand. This episode covers it all - from fun questions like 'who is the messiest roommate' to advice on how to approach new living situations in the best way. 💚 So pour yourself a matcha and have a listen to this cosy conversation.🍵 If you enjoy this episode, definitely follow us on instagram (@thematchadiaries) to tell us your thoughts and always stay up to date on our lives!

This week’s episode is a fun one!! 💌 To celebrate us hitting 1k followers on Instagram, this episode is our first ever listener Q&A. From lighthearted questions, such as ‘what are our favorite quotes’ or ‘what is your favorite thing about each other’ - to more serious ones, like ‘what are our greatest fears’ and ‘have we ever felt pressured to live up to someone’s expectations’... we cover them all! 💚 So pour yourself a matcha and get to know us better through this chatty Q&A. 🍵 Follow us on instagram (@the.matcha.diaries) to get involved in our next Q&A and as always, please let us know your thoughts on this episode. ✨

Love yourself first ✨  This weeks episode is part 2 of our chat with the wonderful Mallory page (@malsfitkitchen). Mallory is an incredible registered dietitian who uses her social media platforms to help people all over the world heal from disordered eating forever. We chat about the idea of body neutrality vs. loving your body, the difference between pretending to prioritise your health and actually putting your health first, dispel some food myths, and so much more! 💚 So Pour yourself a Matcha and enjoy! Follow us on instagram (@the.matcha.diaries) to let us know your thoughts on this episode and follow along on our journey.✨

What should you ask yourself when recovering? ✨ In this week's episode we get to chat with the amazing Mallory Page (@malsfitkitchen). Mallory is an incredible registered dietitian who uses her social media platforms to help people all over the world heal from disordered eating forever. In part 1 of our conversation, Mallory opens up about her own experiences with orthorexia, exercise obsession, binge eating. She also reveals the most important discovery she's made about recovery, which is the value of finding out your 'WHY' - Why are you really struggling and what are the reasons? Mallory provides some actionable steps to approach this question, how it can be used as a way of healing/recovery, and so much more!  So pour yourself a Matcha and enjoy 💚🍵! Follow us on instagram (@the.matcha.diaries) to let us know your thoughts on this episode and follow along on our journey! ✨

Answering the "where are you from question" 💚✨  This week we'll be talking about a topic that we've wanted to for a while but never knew how to best address it, as it can be so easy to miss the mark on this one and we never want to be insensitive 🥺 ! However, we decided that this is as good a time as any to talk about our experiences with growing up multiculturally, the cultural differences we’ve experienced moving to a new country, as well as some of the stereotypes we have faced.  We hope you enjoy this episode and would love to hear your experiences as well so please send us a message at (@the.matcha.diares), where you can also get our latest updates!