the matcha diaries

✨ Skip to 01:08 to hear all of your amazing voice notes! ✨ if you’ve been with us for a while (aka more than a year—hey, loyal listeners 💌), you already know how our end-of-year episodes go. this is officially our fourth year doing this tradition (WHAT how is that even possible?!), and it’s always one of our favourite moments of the year. as always, we’re answering our yearly journal prompts and, most importantly, featuring your reflections on what you’ve learned this year. this episode includes some familiar voices, heartfelt moments, and even a surprise musical reflection from one of you! thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who’s listened, supported, and contributed voice notes this year. you make this so special. want to reflect along with us? Here are the prompts we answered: 🌟 If the energy of your past year could be summed up in one word, what would it be? 🌟 What were your big wins this year? 🌟 What were your small wins this year? 🌟 What were your challenges this year, and what did you learn from them? 🌟 What are 3 things you learned this year? 🌟 What do you want to leave behind as you step into 2025? HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone! 🥂 to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠ or subscribe to us on youtube ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! ☕ Thinking of joining our BOOK CLUB? We’d love to have you! Check it out  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! for advertising opportunities, or you don't have any social media and want to chat, please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠

SEND US YOUR 2024 VOICENOTES ('what's one thing you learnt this year') at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com skip to 20:14 if you want to skip all the feelings chatter and jump straight to the book reviews 🤝 goodreads account (let's be friends tehe <3): https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/124147943-leo all books mentioned - see below: seven year slip by ashley poston emily wilde’s encyclopaedia of faeries (1&2) by heather fawcett the kindred’s curse series by penn cole heartless hunter by kristen ciccarelli a little life by hanya yanagihara my brilliant friend series - elena ferrante bright, young women by jessica knoll jane eyre by charlotte bronte the maidens by alex michaelides the housemaid by freida mcfadden the southern book club’s guide to slaying vampires by grady hendrix save me series by mona kasten beach read & funny story by emily henry the bridge kingdom by danielle l. jensen shadows of the tenebris court by clare sager the very secret society of irregular witches by sangu mandanna divine rivals by rebecca ross house of flame and shadow - sarah j maas secret history - donna tartt an academy for liars - alexis henderson ninth house - leigh bardugo piranesi by susannah clarke to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on ⁠instagram⁠, ⁠tiktok⁠ or subscribe to us on youtube ⁠here⁠! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us ⁠here⁠.

today we’re diving into the real, cozy, yet chaotic side of the holidays. from nostalgic moments and festive traditions to the stress of gift-giving and family tensions, the holiday season brings a mix of joy and jitters. I’ll be sharing some of my own experiences, including chaotic gift-giving and unexpected family changes this year. plus, we’ll hear some of your holiday highs and lows, and explore ways to find peace amidst the holiday chaos. grab a cozy drink and let’s chat about it all—the joy, the stress, and everything in between. to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠ or subscribe to us on youtube ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ current book of the month is 'an academy for liars' by alexis henderson). if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠

feeling #stressednotblessed? but want to feel #blessednotstressed this festive season?? SAME HERE - let's turn that frown upside down together in this episode. WE'VE GOT THIS GUYS!!!! <333 to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on ⁠instagram⁠, ⁠tiktok⁠ or subscribe to us on youtube ⁠here⁠! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us ⁠here⁠ current book of the month is 'an academy for liars' by alexis henderson). if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠

WE WERE IN PERSON TOGETHER FOR THIS EPISODE BIG WOOOOP. less of a big woop is unfortunately that cara is super quiet in this episode coz of some mic issues we had (downsides of only using one mic) so pls forgive us & we hope it doesn't disrupt the listening experience TOO much. if you came to the book club event we love and appreciate you forever and ever! it was genuinely so special and so much fun. <333 to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on ⁠instagram⁠, ⁠tiktok⁠ or subscribe to us on youtube ⁠here⁠! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us ⁠here⁠ current book of the month is 'an academy for liars' by alexis henderson). if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠

Dive into a candid discussion about the complexities of body image and self-acceptance. Explore how societal pressures and social media shape our self-perception. The role of parents in fostering healthy body relationships is examined, along with critical reflections on past selves. Gain insights into body dysmorphia and the unique challenges of body image in sports. Discover actionable steps towards healing, encouraging a supportive environment and the importance of personal style in embracing one's identity.

trigger warning: In this episode we talk about body image, the impact of societal expectations on self-esteem, and personal experiences with dieting, weight, and self-worth. f you’re sensitive to topics of weight, self-esteem, or eating disorders, please listen with caution.. in part 1 of this much needed catch up, we share a recap on our experiences with body image starting from our childhood years to our current experiences now as adults. We discuss the struggles we face with societal pressures (aka the unfortunate ozempic trend) ... we discuss some thoughts around if we can ever truly heal from our experiences & also touch on our changing bodies and how we want to learn to love them! to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or subscribe to us on youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we are currently reading "An Academy for Liars" by Alexis Henderson

in this episode we share our recent thoughts post election (GRRR) & also share some recent thoughts around comparison, fitting in, being "good enough", balancing life & so much more to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or subscribe to us on youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we are currently choosing our November read hehe!

WE ARE HOSTING AN IN-PERSON BOOK CLUB EVENT - COME JOIN US!!!!! (pretty please) ☕️📚🥐🫂💘⭐️ tickets & more details will be posted on our ig here. other topics we chat about in this episode: introvert confessions & the fear of being "boring" the new "normal" in your twenties aka is this what becoming adults is like???? being in your hibernation era p.s. editing leo here, i'm sorry my audio quality is so crap lately i DON'T KNOW WHY. will try and fix 😭 to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on ⁠instagram⁠, ⁠tiktok⁠ or subscribe to us on youtube ⁠here⁠! ☕ also, if you want to join our virtual BOOK CLUB... you can join us ⁠here⁠ current book of the month is 'ninth house' by leigh bardugo). if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠

Step into the eerie shadows of Salem, 1692, where whispers of witchcraft hung thick in the air... This Halloween, we’re bringing you a bewitching special on the Salem Witch Trials—a time when fear turned friends into foes, and innocent lives were caught in the storm of suspicion. With our super special guest, Katie Kennedy (TikTok’s very own The History Gossip), we’ll dive into the twisted tales of Salem, exploring the eerie mix of religious fervor, social gossip, and gendered tensions that sparked the hysteria. Get ready for the spine-chilling stories of women like Bridget Bishop and Rebecca Nurse, and the downright brutal “tests” they endured. Grab your pumpkin spice latte and join us … 🧹 to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or subscribe to us on youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we are reading “Ninth “House by  Legih Bardugo.  Sources  https://ghostcitytours.com/salem/salem-witch-trials/history-witch-trials/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVd8kuufBhM  Starkey, Marion L. The Devil in Massachusetts: A Modern Inquiry into the Salem Witch Trials. This classic work examines the Salem witch trials through historical and psychological perspectives, including Bridget Bishop's trial and execution. Norton, Mary Beth. In the Devil's Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692. This book gives a well-researched analysis of the trials, incorporating primary sources and placing figures like Bridget Bishop in the wider context of the crisis. The Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project (University of Virginia) provides transcriptions of court documents, trial transcripts, and eyewitness accounts, offering direct insights into Bishop's trial. Godbeer, Richard. Escaping Salem: The Other Witch Hunt of 1692. While focused on a lesser-known witch trial in Connecticut, Godbeer’s work provides essential background on Puritan beliefs and the judicial practices that influenced cases like Bridget Bishop’s in Salem. National Geographic’s Historical Accounts and Documentaries on the Salem Witch Trials. National Geographic has provided both documentaries and historical articles with primary and secondary sources, covering the narrative of Bishop’s trial. https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/witchcraft-work-women https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/early-modern-witch-trials/not-a-witch-certificate/ https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/early-modern-witch-trials/pretending-to-be-a-witch-1/