the matcha diaries
By cara and leo
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Apr 3, 2025
one of my favorite podcasts. I love that the hosts are normal girlies with relatable lives. feels so comforting, like a phone call with your two best friends.
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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.
So pour yourself a matcha and hang out with us as we get deep and motivate each other to be the best versions of ourselves. ☕
| Episode | Date |
|---|---|
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the pressure to be perfect, fear of rejection & learning to let go
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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we have updates (and we need to tell you everything)
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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spring book recs: current reads & what’s on our tbr 💌
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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catch up with us: book recs & the little acts of kindness that stayed with us
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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future tripping & letting go of the 'perfect' timeline?
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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spring diaries #3: how to fill your own cup when life feels overwhelming
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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spring diaries #2: honesty in new relationships & finally letting go of toxic people
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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spring diaries #1: focussing on the little joys, new habits & resetting
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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pov: ur on ft with us having a morning coffee
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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The girls are on fire (horse)
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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everything we've (all) learnt in 2025!
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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we made it out of the pits! wedding planning, almost car crashes & other life updates
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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is 2026 the new 2016? ⭐
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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festive diaries #4: our 2025 christmas bucket list 🎄✨
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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festive diaries #3: a gentle guide to surviving the festive season 🎅
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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festive diaries #2: our festive book recs 🎄
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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festive diaries #1: our festive tbr ⭐️
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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a mother’s advice on finding love & confidence in yourself
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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burnout season & feeling like yourself again
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: how we've changed, highlights/lowlights & reacting to our 1st episode
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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autumn diaries #4: what we’re watching, reading, and recommending
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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the autumn I got engaged
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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finding freedom & the sacred in the everyday ft. adam lind
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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autumn diaries #3: our ultimate autumn tbr
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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autumn diaries #2: autumnal books we'd sell our souls to read again
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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autumn diaries #1: romanticising your academic year & fighting seasonal depression
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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the resurgence of girlhood
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Aug 30, 2025 |
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the week of realising things
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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seasonal transitions aka goodbye summertime sadness
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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self-sabotage? we don't know her anymore
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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what happens when you spend more time with your own thoughts
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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team conrad or team jeremiah?
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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are we missing friction in our lives? (also... let's read my old journals together)
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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we are what we consume (& do we really want to be our tiktok algorithms??)
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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the summer I turned pretty
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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how to stop seeking external validation
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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the validation trap: why we crave being liked & why its a lie
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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what actually goes down on billionaire yachts (and yes, jeff bezos was there)
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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what we're reading this summer (2025 edition)
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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how to live with intention (even when life feels messy)
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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how to stop chasing validation & teenage insecurities
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May 21, 2025 |
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self-love season: the most important relationship you will ever have
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May 14, 2025 |
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put yourself out there: what’s the worst that could happen
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May 08, 2025 |
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why it’s never too late to start living - conversations with a stranger
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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how to attract more joy and build meaningful friendships
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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solo dates, postcards from thailand & pop culture rants
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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how to enjoy your own company
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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our spring favourites & recos 🌸
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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catching flights & bouquets: life catch up
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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why wait for self-acceptance?
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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why is it so hard to make friends?
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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spring clean with us: mental and physical reset
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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the girls are anxious (but we found a cure)
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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confidence crisis, getting over a breakup, how to deal with overbearing parents & MORE
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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what to do when you don't like your best friend's boyfriend (& other juicy friendship q's)
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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curated authenticity: can you ever REALLY be yourself online?
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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soft girl habits 101
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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the trap of chasing the “perfect” routine
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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life & pop culture catch up: it ends in court
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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it's 2025 rebrand time !!!
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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everything we’ve (all) learnt in 2024
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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i read 68 books this year & these are the ones you should read
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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cozy season confessions: holiday joys and jitters
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Dec 21, 2024 |
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in the clurb, we all overwhelmed
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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unedited weekend recap & entering ur late-20s crisis
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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can we ever heal?: overcoming body image triggers and finding self acceptance
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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confronting our body image struggles: from teenage years to our 20's
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Nov 24, 2024 |
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are we good enough? sad girl post election ramblings
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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introvert confessions, the fear of being "boring" & an EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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hexes, hysteria & the haunting salem witch trials
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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autumn diaries #10: a spooky story time
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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autumn diaries #9: two trips, random ramblings & our four year anniversary
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Oct 27, 2024 |
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autumn diaries #8: autumn in new york
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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the very secret society of highly sensitive people (aka HSPs)
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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autumn diaries #6: pumpkin spice lattes & the secret lives of mormon wives
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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autumn diaries #5: sad girl autumn
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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autumn diaries #4: the ultimate autumn tbr
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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autumn diaries #3: autumn routines
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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autumn diaries #2: the season of letting go
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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autumn diaries: mood check-in & fave reads of 2024
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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overthinking? anxious? moody? - this is the episode for you
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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the rise of zeus & other greek mythology stories
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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reflections on social media & influencers
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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drink tea & answer questions about friendship with us
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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BIG LIFE CHANGES
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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feeling lonely, going to therapy & writing poetry
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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fantasy books you should read (that aren't acotar or fourth wing), SEEING TAYLOR SWIFT & more
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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heartbreak and healing
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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compare & despair: what social media comparison actually does to us
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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appreciating the present whilst we're in it
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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things to do instead of scrolling (aka my current obsessions)
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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the law of detachment
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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does social media actually inspire us or are we just lying to ourselves
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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the reality of moving abroad in ur 20s
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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summer reset: overcoming negative self talk
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Jun 01, 2024 |
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summer diaries: real talk on love, friendships and living in the moment 🌼
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May 25, 2024 |
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overcoming insecurities this summer
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May 16, 2024 |
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beauty standards & procedures - an 'unfiltered' conversation
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May 09, 2024 |
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solo dates & self love: reflecting on our younger selves
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May 01, 2024 |
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what it really means to be a girl’s girl & reflecting on my female friendships 💘
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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spring refresh: journal & mentally deep clean with us
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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feeling burnt out in your 20s
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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fourth wing, book virality & the secret world of publishing
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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when self-sabotage hits again
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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cosy life catch up: love is blind recap & life updates 💌
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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a deep dive into: female rage (pt.2)
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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a deep dive into: female rage
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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catching up, recent favourites & responding to online negativity
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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your juicy dating stories & love advice 💌
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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what you've always wanted to know about: being an author
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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big sis advice - unhinged edition
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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struggling to make genuine connections & how to be a good friend
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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the reality of growing up: quarter life crisis vibes & internalised misogyny
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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2024 is going to be iconic
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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what we've (all) learnt in 2023 🌟
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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q&a: living intentionally & keeping spirits up during the christmas season - podmas #12
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Dec 23, 2023 |
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finding balance in the winter season - podmas #11
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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surviving cuffing season single ft isabella mayer - podmas #10
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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a christmas story - podmas #9
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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gift ideas (+ fave gifts we’ve given/received) - podmas #8
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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our christmas stories, favourite memories & rituals - podmas #7
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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christmas traditions across the globe - podmas #6
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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struggling with food/eds during the holidays - podmas #5
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Dec 09, 2023 |
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fomo & comparison during the holidays - podmas #4
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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christmas book recs & favourite songs - podmas #3
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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christmas movies and series - podmas #2
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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winter bucket list - podmas #1
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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things to remember when THAT photo ruins your day
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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girl talk: responding to your love & friendship dilemmas
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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highs & lows of living with your partner
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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how to know if you are on the right path
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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life catch up & book chats
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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female health 101 & myth-busting ft GYNTK
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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do you actually like HIM or only the IDEA of him?... big sis advice edition
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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new beginnings & leaving our comfort zones
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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high school diaries
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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cosy autumn reset & introvert diaries
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Sep 17, 2023 |
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long distance friendship, how we’re feeling & end of summer recap
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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(VIDEO) confidence & finding your purpose ft. Shivani Pau
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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finding balance & making the most of your summer
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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why cara's been away
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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new chapter energy
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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female friendships
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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favourites ... books, podcasts, memories, scents (etc.)
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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girl talk: advice on ur romantic dilemmas
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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stress & the price of wanting to “have it all”
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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boyfriend tag (ldr edition)
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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the summer of self love
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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an unfiltered chat on long distance relationships
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May 28, 2023 |
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making connections, knowing your worth & being your authentic self
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May 21, 2023 |
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fomo & feeling behind in life
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May 15, 2023 |
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what to do when ur inner critic won't shut the f*** up
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May 08, 2023 |
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why our inner critics can go f*** themselves
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Apr 30, 2023 |
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late night gossip, rants & advice
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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an unfiltered (spicy & wholesome) q&a
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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spring reset … incoming!!
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Apr 02, 2023 |
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can 36 questions make you fall in love?
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Mar 26, 2023 |
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how to be your own best friend
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Mar 19, 2023 |
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catching you up on our lives, favorites & unpopular opinions
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Mar 12, 2023 |
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for people pleasers only...
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Feb 26, 2023 |
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we had a rough week… tips on managing stress and work/life balance
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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lets chat about ... love
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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the power of accepting the duality of life
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Feb 05, 2023 |
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feeling beautiful, breakups & exploring your sexuality
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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breaking up with our past selves
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Jan 22, 2023 |
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how to appreciate the lows in life
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Jan 15, 2023 |
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manifesting our dream life in 2023
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Jan 08, 2023 |
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2022 lessons & reflections
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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a cosy chat: christmas movies & giving advice on ur romantic dilemmas
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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pov: your internet mother & sister are giving you advice
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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clubbing: are we really having fun?
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Dec 04, 2022 |
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lessons we've learnt: pursuing your passion project
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Nov 27, 2022 |
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career chats: imposter syndrome, productivity tips & our thoughts on the 9-5 (video)
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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who are we (updated!)
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Nov 13, 2022 |
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how i've failed myself
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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what comes after the honeymoon phase?
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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do our failures define us?
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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the importance of finding beauty in the little moments
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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gilmore girls edition - a mother daughter chat
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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get ready for autumn with me
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Sep 25, 2022 |
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how to get over a breakup
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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join our hungover sunday chat: tapping into the power of your mind & 1000 other topics
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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is your subconscious lying to you?
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Sep 04, 2022 |
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should we stop striving to be our best selves?
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Aug 28, 2022 |
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your reminder to be confident & know your self worth
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Aug 14, 2022 |
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comparing yourselves to people online, meaning of life & other deep q’s
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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a guy answers questions girls are too afraid to ask
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Jul 31, 2022 |
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the fight against societal expectations
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Jul 24, 2022 |
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help, we're feeling the pressure
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Jul 17, 2022 |
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matcha chat #4: debunking hustle culture
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Jul 10, 2022 |
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unpopular opinions
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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Book Club #1: Book Lovers by Emily Henry
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Jun 26, 2022 |
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catch up with us: friendship breakups, pop culture controversies & food freedom
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Jun 19, 2022 |
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matcha chat #3: the real reason summer romances are scary
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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reacting to your friendship breakups
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May 21, 2022 |
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dealing with change in your 20's
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May 09, 2022 |
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matcha chat #2: letting go of negative self-talk
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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Catching up & responding to your assumptions 🤭
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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Sabotaging self sabotage
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Why do we self sabotage?
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Spring clean with us - mentally & physically
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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"ask cara & leo" pt 2 - mental health advice
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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"ask cara & leo" pt 1 - love & relationship advice
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Navigating comparison & online criticism w/ uol.art
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Overwhelmed with being overwhelmed?
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Feb 05, 2022 |
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matcha chat #1: overthinking & favourite books
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Developing self love & seeing the higher purpose w/ @Its_nicolettemarie
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Making 2022 our best year yet
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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2021 lessons & reflections
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Dec 29, 2021 |
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✨a christmas special ✨
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Why it took us 2 years to become friends & other stories
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Why is living in the moment so bloody difficult?
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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is there such a thing as being "too" honest?
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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comparison & showing emotion - a male's POV (2)
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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body image & comparison - a male's POV
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Autumn Favourites & Spooky Stories
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Oct 10, 2021 |
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our (unfiltered) thoughts about aging
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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loneliness & making friends in your 20's
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Sep 25, 2021 |
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An honest conversation about relationships & love...
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Sep 11, 2021 |
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Truth or Drink? (Part 1)
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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How to stop hating confrontation
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Where we've been & our thoughts on living abroad
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Aug 18, 2021 |
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stop overthinking it!
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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Our recent struggles, faves & thoughts on love island
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Jul 02, 2021 |
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Hot girl summer
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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New job, living with your significant other & romanticising your life
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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How to get out of a slump...funk..rut
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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My experiences with therapy
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Self acceptance & Gaining confidence
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May 26, 2021 |
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let's talk...
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May 21, 2021 |
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How yoga can help you find your path to spirituality
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May 12, 2021 |
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How to deal with disappointment
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May 05, 2021 |
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Can we ever be truly authentic?
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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Journalling 101: tips, benefits & our favourite journal prompts
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Apr 21, 2021 |
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Stress: it's more than just a buzzword
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Apr 14, 2021 |
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From strangers to flatmates... how do you make it work?
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Apr 07, 2021 |
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Chatty Q&A: our favourites, biggest fears & how to cope with expectations
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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Are you really being healthy? body love & food myths
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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Advice from a dietitian: recovery, healing & finding the perfect balance
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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Discussing our cultural differences & stereotypes we've faced
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Mar 10, 2021 |
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Redefining your mindset & motivations
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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Overcoming adversity & practicing tough love ft. Emily Duong
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Feb 24, 2021 |
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All about looove: our dating stories, love languages & relationship advice
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Feb 17, 2021 |
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Is comparison always the thief of joy?
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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Being sober in your twenties
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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How to become a "bitch who reads"
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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How our school education failed us
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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How to be successful when your mind is working against you
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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Taking the unconventional path to success & facing your fears
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Jan 06, 2021 |
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What have we learned from 2020?
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Dec 30, 2020 |
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Growing up with a twin & christmas story sharing!
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Dec 24, 2020 |
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A how-to-guide to recovery and self love
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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Reflecting on our past selves & how we've grown
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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The truth about being a runner
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Dec 09, 2020 |
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Challenging Drinking Culture
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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Creating a Digital Magazine ft. Ishani the founder of Ensemble Magazine ( 2 )
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Nov 25, 2020 |
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A postgraduate in a pandemic ft. Ensemble Magazine founder Ishani ( 1 )
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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The second lockdown - our experiences, advice & recommendations
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Nov 11, 2020 |
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How to navigate friendships in your twenties
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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Overcoming the body image dilemma
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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Who are we?
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Oct 20, 2020 |