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Welcome to the matcha diaries - our spoken diary on how to survive your twenties (semi) sane.Each week we'll be discussing different topics that are close to our hearts. From finding self-love, navigating relationships, to all things mental health.
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why nostalgia feels like a warm hug (and why we crave it) (opens the original)
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dare we say.. grab a pumpkin spice latte, light a candle & get cosy with us for this week’s big yap ☕️🍂 in today’s episode, cara shares the huge life update of finally going wedding dress shopping (and unexpectedly finding the one!!), while leo debriefs her week of unplugging from media, silent walks, and romanticising everyday routines. then, we dive deep into the psychology of nostalgia: why rewatching our favourite comfort shows (hello, gilmore girls season) feels so safe, the science of reme
what is the price we pay for constant distraction (opens the original)
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are you also constantly playing music, podcasts, youtube videos and even series in the background?? have we lost the ability to be in silence with our thoughts? and maybe most importantly, what impact is that having on our brains? these questions (& more) are the ones that prompted us to go on a good old fashioned research DEEP DIVE this episode. we cover: what impact does silence have on our brain (creativity & emotional processing)? is constant stimulation actually making our overthinking tend
the 7-year itch, finances & keeping the spark alive (opens the original)
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join us this week for the long awaited guest episode where ed & i (cara) are joined by our lovely neighbours... who are also called cara and ed! (confusing I KNOWW) we asked you guys to send in your relationship/COUPLE questions, and we had a big chat answering them from both of our couples' perspectives. we got into so many juicy themes, including: maintaining independence & social life: answering questions on how to balance quality time as a couple while still making time for your own friends,
why are we so obsessed with youth? + the nantucket "no influencers" drama (opens the original)
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in this week's episode, we have a big yap and end up unpacking a few big conversations around self-image, getting older, and modern influencer culture we talk about: growing up, aging, & acceptance: shifting from fearing the milestone of turning 30 to finding quiet gratitude in aging naturally (and spotting our first forehead lines in the mirror). beauty standards & self-perception: how we see ourselves versus how the world sees us, ranging from the drama of "hair dysmorphia" after a haircut to
having an uncomfortable conversation about ariana grande (opens the original)
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TRIGGER WARNING: this episode discusses eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, weight loss, body comparison, celebrity bodies and potentially triggering content around food and appearance. Please take care of yourself while listening. if you’d prefer to skip our highs and lows, our main conversation starts at 19:30 . in this episode we address the recent conversation surrounding Ariana Grande and, more broadly public body criticism, celebrity culture and the way we talk about people’s
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