Matcha Morning Club

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Welcome to Matcha Morning Club, where two best friends, Alexa and Viktoriia, spill the real tea (or matcha) on life abroad, relationships, wellness, and everything in between. Think of it as your weekly catch-up with friends who aren’t afraid to get honest, laugh at themselves, and question the hype around every new self-help trend. From messy career moments to hot takes on health fads and heartfelt chats about personal growth, nothing’s off-limits here. So grab your favourite mug, get comfy, and join the convo. We’re so glad you’re here 🍵

  1. Jul 21

    How to Take Control of Your Life: Building Agency, One Small Choice at a Time

    Do you ever feel like life is just happening to you — like you're a passenger in your own story instead of the one driving? In this episode, we're getting real about personal agency: what it actually means to stop feeling like a perpetual victim of circumstances and start feeling like you're in the driver's seat of your own life. We talk about where that "things just happen to me" mindset comes from, the specific moments we each finally took the wheel back, and the small (sometimes tiny, sometimes boring) decisions that actually build a sense of control. We also share practical tools you can use this week, plus journaling prompts to help you figure out where you've been waiting for permission — and from whom. This isn't about toxic positivity or pretending hard things aren't hard. It's about remembering that even in difficult seasons, you still get a vote in your own life. In this episode: The difference between real hardship and the story we build on top of itWhere a victim mindset actually comes fromThe moment each of us started acting instead of reactingPractical tools for taking back small, daily decisionsJournaling prompts to help you find where you're outsourcing your choicesMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Summer planning episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gkk1WmosKjaDMJNS63ufu?si=0r3u4RFKQgavcZRiCIHw0A Life Designer Journal - https://www.intelligentchange.com/collections/journals/products/life-designer-journal Support the show FOLLOW US HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchamorningclub TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matchamorningclub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matchamorningclub

  2. Jul 14

    What Is Wellness, Really? Fads, Pet Peeves, Faves & Advice from Caroline Hirons

    What is wellness, actually? This week we try to answer that — the difference between real wellness and the fads dressed up as it, the trends that have taken over everyone's feed, and (honestly) the things about this industry that drive us a little mad. Then, the good stuff: the products, practices, and routines we are genuinely loving right now, no marketing spin required. And to close things out, a quick bit of advice from skincare legend Caroline Hirons - simple, no-nonsense, and exactly what you need if you're trying to cut through the noise. In this episode: What is "real" wellness, and what's just a fad?The wellness trends everyone's talking about right nowWhat actually annoys us about the wellness industryOur current favourite products & practicesA quick word from Caroline Hirons on keeping skincare simpleVik's faves: Yuka appInde Wild hair oilElemis Superfood Midnight Facial CreamBrick deviceAlexa's faves: Five Minute JournalNaturium body lotionCold brew tea from Rare Bird BlendSupport the show FOLLOW US HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchamorningclub TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matchamorningclub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matchamorningclub

  3. Jul 7

    Let's Talk About Money: Social Media, Corporate Jobs & Our 20s/30s Money Anxiety

    Let's talk about money — the good, the stressful, and the stuff we don't usually say out loud. This week on Matcha Morning Club, we're getting into what money actually looks like in your 20s and 30s: corporate jobs vs irregular income, how social media quietly shapes what we think we should have, and why a friend's new house or wedding can hit harder than anything we see online. We also get into the more anxious side of it — the moments control slips, whether you're a checker or an avoider, and what it actually feels like in your body to feel financially calm (spoiler: it's not about the number). OUR FINANCE TIPS: ✓ Check your bank accounts regularly and actually know where your money goes ✓ Audit your subscriptions ✓ Print your statements and circle what you'd call waste ✓ Try a budgeting app to keep yourself accountable ✓ Meal plan — good for your body, good for your wallet ✓ Bookmark things you want to buy instead of impulse-buying; revisit before you decide ✓ Get rid of Klarna ✓ If you can't trust yourself with one, don't get a credit card ✓ If you're truly struggling, talk to a financial adviser MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 📖 You're Not Broke You're Pre-Rich by Emilie Bellet FOLLOW MIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miarose_mcgrath/ Website: https://www.miamcgrath.co.uk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miarosemcgrath Support the show FOLLOW US HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchamorningclub TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matchamorningclub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matchamorningclub

  4. Jun 30

    Self Care That Actually Works: What It Really Means & How to Make Time for It

    We're getting honest about self care this week — what it actually means, why it's become so loaded, and how to build routines that genuinely work for your life. Real morning habits, evening wind-downs, doomscrolling confessions, and the underrated power of protecting your alone time. Less aesthetic. More actual care. Keywords: self care habits, morning routine, evening routine, self care for women, burnout recovery, saying no, alone time, self care tips 2026 MENTIONED EPISODES Morning routine: https://open.spotify.com/episode/51XrStdEomIMCwgk1IzewS?si=7e108e73cc4d4c51 Evening routine: https://open.spotify.com/episode/067aipqzEJrgYdV09u13Tf?si=a100e7eb06264e0d Support the show FOLLOW US HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchamorningclub TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matchamorningclub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matchamorningclub

  5. Jun 23

    Fear of Failure AND Fear of Success? Here's Why You Might Have Both

    Fear of failure. Fear of success. What if you're dealing with both at the same time? In this episode, we're diving into two of the most quietly damaging fears out there — and why they're more connected than you think. We talk procrastination, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and self-sabotage: the ways these fears show up in real life, not just in theory. Plus, we get into the stuff that actually helps — reframing failure, separating your worth from your outcomes, and the surprising power of just naming it out loud. Whether you're someone who never starts or someone who stops right before the finish line — this episode is going to feel very familiar. Support the show FOLLOW US HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchamorningclub TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matchamorningclub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matchamorningclub

  6. Jun 16

    Why Do I Hate My Body? An Honest Conversation About Body Image

    Body image but make it honest! This week, we skip the toxic positivity and have the real conversation: beauty standards that are designed to keep moving, the comparison spiral social media creates, Viktoriia's school bullying experience, and why "I'll be happy when I lose weight" keeps you stuck.  Plus: practical tips that actually make sense - from auditing your feed to asking yourself whether you actually want the lifestyle behind the body goal! Grab your favourite drink and let's figure this out 🍵 Podcast Alex mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MkYmS4UPhw0ysOtxtmmN1?si=QHH9uxGBTLS0DHjpBMeDYw Our favourite no-b******t fitness/health creator/PT out there: https://www.instagram.com/michaelulloapt Support the show FOLLOW US HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchamorningclub TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matchamorningclub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matchamorningclub

  7. Jun 9

    Should I Have Kids? Two Women, Two Different Answers

    One of us wants children. The other is intentionally childfree. Today we're finally having the conversation properly - no judgment, just honesty. We get into the financial reality of raising kids in the UK, what it really means to pause a career, the pressure (spoken and unspoken) that women still face around this question, and what a full life looks like on both sides of the decision. Whatever you choose, or whatever chooses you - we just want women to feel like it's actually a choice. DM us on Instagram and tell us where you stand. 💚 Support the show FOLLOW US HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchamorningclub TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matchamorningclub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matchamorningclub

  8. Jun 2

    What Is Manifestation Really? Vision Boards, Worthiness & Doing the Work

    What does manifestation actually mean — and does it really work? In this episode, we get honest about the thing everyone's talking about but nobody fully explains. We dig into Viktoriia's vision board practice, the book that reframed how she thinks about manifestation, and why the missing piece for most people isn't strategy — it's whether they genuinely believe they deserve what they're asking for. We cover: • Why manifestation isn't about wishing — it's about clarity, alignment, and action • What vision boards actually do (and why the ritual matters) • The gap between intention and doing the work • Manifestation vs. goal setting — is there even a real difference? • What to do when the things you wanted just… don't happen Whether you're a sceptic, a true believer, or somewhere in between, this is the honest conversation about manifestation, the law of attraction, and mindset that we wish someone had with us sooner. 📖 Book mentioned: Make It Happen — Manifest the Life of Your Dreams Alexa's gratitude journal: https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal-ditsy-rose Support the show FOLLOW US HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchamorningclub TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matchamorningclub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matchamorningclub

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Welcome to Matcha Morning Club, where two best friends, Alexa and Viktoriia, spill the real tea (or matcha) on life abroad, relationships, wellness, and everything in between. Think of it as your weekly catch-up with friends who aren’t afraid to get honest, laugh at themselves, and question the hype around every new self-help trend. From messy career moments to hot takes on health fads and heartfelt chats about personal growth, nothing’s off-limits here. So grab your favourite mug, get comfy, and join the convo. We’re so glad you’re here 🍵

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  • Creator
    Matcha Morning Club
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Matcha Morning Club
  • Show Website
    Matcha Morning Club