Matcha Morning Club
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 🍵
Episodes
38 episodes
ADHD Mental Health Talk: Getting Diagnosed as an Adult
What does it actually feel like to get an ADHD diagnosis as an adult? In this episode, we have the conversation we never expected to have — one of us just got diagnosed, and we're figuring it all out together, in real time.We talk about ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 11
•
53:25
What It Was Like Growing Up in Eastern Europe
What was it really like growing up in Eastern Europe?In this episode, we compare childhood memories from Poland and Ukraine—from school traditions to family rules and the classic “Slavic parent” experience. We talk about the things that ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 10
•
1:21:14
Analogue Living: Dopamine Menus - The Offline Toolkit We All Need | Part 2
This week we're diving into the dopamine menu trend that's been taking over TikTok and Instagram and honestly? It might be the most YOU thing you never knew you were already doing.We're breaking down what a dopamine menu actually is, wh...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 9
•
40:56
Analogue Living: How Social Media Broke Us (And What We're Doing About It) | Part 1
In this episode (Part 1 of 2), we unpack what analogue living actually means, why 2026 feels like the year everyone is craving something slower, and how social media's evolution is a huge part of the story. It started as a way to connect with f...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 8
•
48:56
Why Is It So Hard to Stop Buying Stuff? Fighting Consumerism Together!
Ever open your phone and somehow end up with three things in your cart you definitely didn't need? Same.This week on Matcha Morning Club, we're getting into why resisting consumerism feels genuinely harder in 2026 than it ever has before...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 7
•
53:40
The Long Distance Daughter and Friend Survival Guide
What's it like to maintain your closest relationships from thousands of miles away? In this episode, we're diving into the reality of being a long-distance daughter and friend while living abroad. From navigating guilt to finding new ways to st...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 6
•
1:19:25
Brain Rot Recovery 101: How to Finally Stop the Scroll
Feeling like your brain is turning to mush from endless scrolling? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore the phenomenon of "brain rot" and why our screens have such a powerful grip on our attention. More importantly, we talk about how t...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 5
•
47:01
Let’s Talk Skincare: Korean Beauty, Holy Grails & What We’d Never Do Again
We’re talking all things skincare - the routines we actually stick to, the products we swear by, and the mistakes we’ve definitely learned the hard way.You’ll hear our current morning and night routines, our true <...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 4
•
46:04
Why Waiting to Feel Ready Keeps You Stuck
Ever catch yourself saying "I'm just not ready yet"? Yeah, us too. In this episode, we're calling BS on the myth that you need to feel ready before you do the thing. Spoiler alert: that magical "ready" feeling? It's probably never comi...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 3
•
50:36
Looking Back on the Past Year: What We Loved & Learned
2025 flew by, so we’re sitting down with a matcha in hand to reflect on everything that shaped our year.In this cosy end-of-year catch-up, we’re sharing our favourite books, shows, podcasts, creators and random little joys that made 202...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 2
•
57:55
The Art of Not Hibernating: A Winter Survival Manual
Winter can be tough—really tough. In this candid and comforting episode, we're diving deep into everything you need to know about surviving (and maybe even thriving) during the coldest, darkest months of the year.Whether you're strugglin...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 1
•
41:11
How to plan for a New Year without falling into the classic resolutions traps
Why New Year’s resolutions fail and how to plan for 2026 without burning out by February.Every December, we’re told to overhaul our lives, set bigger goals, and become a “new version” of ourselves but most resolutions don’t survive past...
•
46:09
Slow down & glow: Caring for yourself this festive season
The festive season is magical… but let’s be honest, it can also feel a lot. Between social plans, expectations, end-of-year deadlines and trying to make everything feel “perfect”, it’s easy to forget about yourself.In this Christmas spec...
•
32:09
The Art of Mindful Gift Giving
This week, we're tackling the holiday shopping season—but make it mindful. We get into why we all feel so stressed about gift-giving in the first place, share our favourite gifts we've ever received, and talk through some practical ...
•
45:51
Living for the Approval vs. Living for Yourself
Ever catch yourself doing something and realize you're only doing it because of what other people might think? Yeah, us too. In this episode, we're getting real about the exhausting hamster wheel of living for everyone else's approval—from our ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 12
•
49:13
Icks, Red Flags & Green Flags: Our List
Ever meet someone and immediately get a weird vibe you can't quite explain? Or notice a small thing that just makes you go "nope"? This week, we're talking about icks, red flags, and green flags in all areas of life.We're exploring those...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 11
•
36:54
The importance of community
In this episode, we explore what community really means (spoiler: it's way more than just showing up to events), why humans are basically hardwired to connect with each other, and how having your people can genuinely change your life. W...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 10
•
40:55
Productivity Tips That Actually Work
Ever feel like productivity advice is just... not for real people? Yeah, us too.In this episode, we're cutting through all the "wake up at 4am and optimize your life" nonsense to talk about productivity hacks that actually fit into normal h...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 9
•
59:42
Turning 30 Without the Rulebook: Relationships, Careers & Big Life Questions
Two friends. Two different sides of 30.In this episode of Matcha Morning Club, we get honest about what it really feels like to approach and cross the big 3-0. Viktoriia is staring it down, while my Alex is already there....
•
Season 2
•
Episode 8
•
49:57
Our Real Relationship with Fitness: Pilates, Consistency and Motivation
In this episode of Matcha Morning Club, we get real about our relationship with fitness, from school PE memories to the Pilates craze everyone’s talking about. We chat about being priced out of boutique gyms, why some of the best worko...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 7
•
1:02:32
Back to (Life) School: What We’re Learning This Autumn | Our Autumn Curriculum
This season isn’t just for cosy drinks, it’s for curiosity. We stumbled on the Autumn Curriculum trend on socials and decided to craft our own. In this episode of Matcha Morning Club, we share what’s on our personal “syllabus”...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 6
•
53:18
Autumn Planning: Bucket List Ideas, Seasonal Rituals & Self-Care Tips
Welcome back to Matcha Morning Club, your cosy lifestyle podcast hosted by besties Alexa and Viktoriia. Today, we’re setting the autumn mood and sharing our ultimate autumn bucket list. From countryside escapes in Scotland to cosy game nights, ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 5
•
39:39
Cozy Blankets & Scented Candles: Making Your Home Fall-Ready
Grab your favourite mug of something warm because we're diving deep into all things autumn home vibes! Your favourite duo is back with the ultimate guide to transforming your space into a cozy fall haven. Fair warning: this episode...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 4
•
48:28
How we like to travel: Hotels, Travel Stories & Bucket List Destinations
Welcome to Matcha Morning Club, your cosy lifestyle podcast! In this episode, we chat about our favourite thing - travel. We talk about everything from luxury hotels to hostels, bucket lists to places we wouldn't come back to, and simply genera...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 3
•
41:13
International relationships, cultural differences and language barriers
This week we're diving into the wild world of international relationships—because apparently love really doesn't speak just one language.We're chatting about everything from differences in upbringing to deciding on what country to live in.&...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 2
•
51:08