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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
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WE ARE HOSTING AN IN-PERSON BOOK CLUB EVENT - COME JOIN US!!!!! (pretty please) āļøšš„š«šāļø
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 erap.s. editing leo here, i'm sorry my audio quality is so crap lately i DON'T KNOW WHY. will try and fix š
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Step into the eerie shadows of Salem, 1692, where whispers of witchcraft hung thick in the air...
This Halloween, weāre bringing you a bewitching special on the Salem Witch Trialsāa time when fear turned friends into foes, and innocent lives were caught in the storm of suspicion.
With our super special guest, Katie Kennedy (TikTokās very own The History Gossip), weāll 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 ātestsā they endured. Grab your pumpkin spice latte and join us ā¦ š§¹
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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, Godbeerās work provides essential background on Puritan beliefs and the judicial practices that influenced cases like Bridget Bishopās in Salem. National Geographicās 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 Bishopās 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/ -
this is the story of 'the monkey's paw' by william wymark jacobs, a tale of what happens when fate is tempted and desires are granted... but at a price.
grab a hot drink, cosy up & get in a spooky szn mood with us! ā š»š
p.s. from leo: this was my first time reading the story & i also was slightly too close to the mic so apologies for any audio or pronunciation weirdness!!!
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the vibes of this episode are: morning face time with your bestie - we share recent updates on what we've been up to (cara's New York trip & Leo's Italy trip) - we ramble about a lot of things & Leo shares her mid way review of the book "intermezzo" by sally Rooney.
link to the mug mentioned: https://solineessentials.be/ (itās genuinely the cutest šāļøš)
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p.s - we were both still recovering from being sick so sorry if we sound really ill!
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in this episode of The Matcha Diaries, inspired by the iconic style of Sex and the City, Cara takes you through her recent autumn trip to New York City. join her as she navigates pre-trip anxieties, embraces spontaneity, and finds beauty in the unexpected moments that make city life so captivating.
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skip to 20:35 to dive straight into the topic and skip our chitter chatter at the beginning! <3
do you suffer with "overfeeling", aka constantly being overwhelmed by the highs and lows of your own (and other people's) emotions? changes are you might be an HSP (highly sensitive person)!
the term was coined in 1996 by psychologist Elain Aron and since hearing about has genuinely CHANGED our brain chemistry and how we think about our own emotions.
tune into this episode to learn together with us about:
the origins behind the term HSP symptoms that you may be a HSP coping mechanisms that can help the link between being a HSP and a reader? some witchy stories from legends past about overfeelers seeing your emotions as a superpower!!book list mentioned:
Elaine N Aron - The Highly Sensitive Person, The Highly Sensitive Parent/Child, The Highly Sensitive Personās Workbook, The Highly Sensitive Person in Love: Understanding and Managing Relationships When the World Overwhelms You, Hannah Jane Walker - Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World Susan Cain - Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking The Empath's Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People by Judith Orloffto stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on ā instagramā , ā tiktokā or subscribe to us on youtube ā hereā ! ā also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us ā hereā .
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this week, weāre snuggling up with our latest TV obsession, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesātrust us, itās the perfect binge for those cozy nights in (we also chat about other series weāre loving right now that you wonāt want to miss)
we share our beauty products/tips that we are adding to our daily routines. plus, Leo dives into journaling to create some warm and inviting routines... and of course, we chat about the coziest autumnal drinks that feel like a warm hug in a mug.
get comfy and join us for a little autumnal morning chat <3
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in this episode you can live follow along leo going through a 3-day funk. we talk all about what to do when you're also feeling the 'sad girl autumn' vibes, as well as some other random reflections on getting older...
grab a hot drink & get cosy with us <3
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in our fourth episode of our autumn diaries series we have a proper deep dive into the autumnal books weāve read & our tbr list hehe
grab a hot drink & get cosy with us <3
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in our third episode of our autumn diaries series we chat about our highs & lows and the routines we want to implement this season.
grab a hot drink & get cosy with us <3
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also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us ā ā ā ā hereā ā ā ā where we are reading "Love in the time of Cholera" by Gabriel GarcĆa MĆ”rquez
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in our second episode of our autumn diaries series we explore how autumn's transition mirrors our personal experiences.
we share the things we are letting go of as we discuss shedding old habits and burdens. we also delve into what weāre inviting inālike cozy reads, restful practices, and intentional living.
we would love it if you tagged along with us and tried these prompts & reflected on your own experiences.
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join us in this cosy episode where we kick off our "autumn diaries" series where we will be doing seasonal episodes to get us in the mood for the upcoming months <3
we share our highs & lows and each say our top 3 favourite books of the year.
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in this (truly, VERY!!) special episode, we had the utmost privilege of interviewing the incredible author and @wordsofwomen founder - lauren martin!!
we've talked about her book 'book of moods' and how much we absolutely ADORE it so many times on this podcast and luckily, lauren didn't disappoint by being just as amazing, insightful (and quote filled) as the book itself.
we talk about:
āregret & anxiety - always living in the past and future vs in the presentāwhy women overthink so much! āfrom being insecure to appreciating our beauty āfemale friendships & the societal pressures around themāthe desire to 'have it all'& of course, lots and lots of incredible quotes and women!
PLEASE follow lauren & buy her incredible book/cards via the links below:
āinstagramābuy her book! ābuy her incredible new card collectionto stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on ā instagramā , ā tiktokā or subscribe to us on youtube ā hereā ! ā also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us ā hereā current book of the month is 'love in the time of cholera' by gabriel garcĆa mĆ”rquez).
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get cozy and grab your favourite warm drink and join us as we sit down with the incredible Milla for a mythological deep dive you don't want to miss:
we explore the origins of the gods in Hesiodās Theogony and delve into the intriguing world of mythological beings like the hundred-handed Hecatoncheires and the one-eyed Cyclops, unraveling their roles in these ancient narratives. we chat about the rise of Zeus, the stories of Prometheusās defiance and Pandoraās fateful curiosity.but that's not allā we also highlight more fascinating myths, such as the tragic love stories of Apollo and Hyacinth, and Echo and Narcissus.
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welcome to the final digital detox diary entry where Leo did a month without social media to test her brain & see what happens ...
FYI we recorded this before we recorded our latest video episode - so sorry if it is confusing heheeh
in this episode we talk about:
content creators that we interact with and we love we reflect on āinfluencers' and their content our experiences with our social mediaLeo reflects on her detox:
what she missed whilst she was on her detox what she didnāt miss what she wants to do going forwardwe also share your responses to the questions we asked on insta:
poll: are you happy with how you consume social media currently (time, mental health effect etc.) ā if you ever did a social detox (now with leo or another time), what did you notice? ā which habits help you engage with social media in a healthy way?to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on ā instagramā , ā tiktokā or subscribe to us on youtube ā hereā ! ā also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us ā hereā current book of the month is 'Truly Devious' by Maureen Johnson').
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We're reunited in this SPECIAL VIDEO episode where we asked you guys to ask us some questions. Some of the things we discussed:
How to approach people / make friends How Leo and I maintain our long distance friendship a JUICY question of what we like least about each other If we had to choose a song to be in our life playlist, what would it beLet us know if you enjoy the video episodes and we can start doing this more hehehehe
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we're back together in this cosy morning episode where I (cara) finally gets to share some exciting news about a massive life change (aka I am officially a London girly now) EEP!!
leo also shares some recent thoughts of what changes her and marco might have in the future hehe.
we end the episode reflecting on the movie 'inside out 2' that we both watched hehe! we defo recommend
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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 weāve learnt what we like and dislike zoe shares the poems she wrote, what they mean to her, and the story behind each poem
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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
ā 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: ā ā ā [email protected]ā ā ā
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