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Jul 19, 2024 • 53min

feeling lonely, going to therapy & writing poetry

in part two of our special episode with Zoe we discuss the following: how to learn to be okay with feeling lonely / being alone going to therapy -  portraying your true self to your therapist  our personal reflections about going to therapy - what we’ve learnt what we like and dislike zoe shares the poems she wrote, what they mean to her, and the story behind each poem 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 !
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Jul 15, 2024 • 52min

fantasy books you should read (that aren't acotar or fourth wing), SEEING TAYLOR SWIFT & more

welcome to the digital detox diary entry #6... ONE MONTH without social media to test my brain & see what happens ... JOIN ME! books i mention (READ THEM): <3 emily wilde's encyclopaedia of faeries by heather fawcett heartless hunter by kristen ciccarelli ⁠ from blood and ash by jennifer armentrout a kiss of iron by clare sager once upon a broken heart by stephanie garber the bridge kingdom by danielle l. jensen daily journal prompts: how did i feel today? how did i spend my time? what inspired me today? what am i grateful for? p.s. sorry i got too close to the mic at some points, i was clearly a little overeager, hope it's not too annoying ahhh if you want to join the challenge or just want to chat, please leave a comment or email us at: ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ 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 'truly devious' by maureen johnson).
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Jul 8, 2024 • 52min

heartbreak and healing

we're back together in this special episode as we welcome back our friend zoe for a heart-to-heart about life after a breakup and experiences of loneliness 💖  zoe shares how other relationship with loneliness has transformed, and also opens up about her recent breakup and shares her tips on setting those important boundaries. zoe also had some beautiful insights on how embracing loneliness has helped her reconnect with her past self. we also answer one of your advice questions! now go grab your favorite cup of tea, get comfy, and join us for some girl talk that’s all about healing, growth, and self love. PLEASE check out zoe's iconicccc style here on her ⁠⁠ig⁠⁠, or her wonderful writing on her ⁠⁠blog⁠⁠! Follow us on instagram (⁠⁠@the.matcha.diaries⁠⁠) to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes, and share any of your thoughts! Also, if you want to join our book club... you can join us ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!
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Jun 26, 2024 • 41min

compare & despair: what social media comparison actually does to us

Join the host on a 10-day social media detox journey, exploring psychological effects of comparison on social media. Dive into scientific theories like cognitive dissonance and self-discrepancy, and discover strategies for healthier social media use. Share your thoughts and join the challenge!
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Jun 21, 2024 • 21min

appreciating the present whilst we're in it

welcome to the digital detox diary entry #4... 10 days without social media to test my brain & see what happens ... JOIN ME! daily journal prompts: how did i feel today? how did i spend my time? what inspired me today? what am i grateful for? if you want to join the challenge or just want to chat, please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ 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 'funny story' by emily henry). logo credit: @french75studio
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Jun 20, 2024 • 26min

things to do instead of scrolling (aka my current obsessions)

welcome to the digital detox diary entry #3... 10 days without social media to test my brain & see what happens ... JOIN ME! <3 daily journal prompts: how did i feel today? how did i spend my time? what inspired me today? what am i grateful for? if you want to join the challenge or just want to chat, please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ 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 'funny story' by emily henry). logo credit: @french75studio
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Jun 19, 2024 • 23min

the law of detachment

welcome to the digital detox diary entry #2... 10 days without social media to test my brain & see what happens ... JOIN ME! daily journal prompts: how did i feel today? how did i spend my time? what inspired me today? what am i grateful for? if you want to join the challenge or just want to chat, please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ 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 'funny story' by emily henry). logo credit: @french75studio
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Jun 18, 2024 • 25min

does social media actually inspire us or are we just lying to ourselves

welcome to my digital detox diary entry #1 ... 10 days without social media to test my brain & see what happens ... JOIN ME! daily journal prompts: how did i feel today? how did i spend my time? what inspired me today? what am i grateful for? if you want to join the challenge or just want to chat, please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ 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 'funny story' by emily henry). logo credit: @french75studio
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Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 16min

the reality of moving abroad in ur 20s

this episode is for anyone who is moving abroad OR has already moved OR anyone who's even just pondering about it... we're all in this together... talking about the highs, the lows & the unspoken of moving away from where you grew up. go straight to 20:40 to skip highs & lows/mini book chat and DIVE STRAIGHT IN BBYYY in this episode we talk about: my own experiences with moving & living in other countries best/worst aspects of living abroad (ft listener answers) what we wish we had known before moving (ft listener answers) what are some common fears around moving? advice on finding your feet & making friends in a new place the book is mention is called: the things you can see only when you slow down by haemin sunim. hope u enjoy
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Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 5min

summer reset: overcoming negative self talk

we're back together in this cosy summer morning episode as we honestly just chat about our recent highs and lows and end up sharing recent thoughts around our experiences with negative self talk! We also answer a few of your questions and share our experiences being in a long term relationship (the good and the bad) 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 have just picked our current book of the month!! Join us so you can start reading!!!  if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for collabs), please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

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