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
32 episodes
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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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 <...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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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...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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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...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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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...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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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....
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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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”...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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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, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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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.&...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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51:08
Friendships, Ageing & Ambition - Alex's Birthday Special
Season 2 is here! We’re starting with an extra special one — Alex takes the mic for her very own birthday episode! Together, we dive into the concept of ageing, the meaning of friendships, the hype (and pressure) around 30 Under 30...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:47
Moving abroad: How we moved, settled in & made it work in the UK
In our final episode of the season, we're joined by our lovely friend Sabrina – a fellow expat and Canadian – to chat all things life abroad. From the moment we knew we wanted to move overseas, to the awkward convos with family, the pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:01:44
Bookish besties - lets talk all things books, reading and booktok
Grab your favourite mug and settle in for an hour of cosy book chat with your hosts, Alexa and Viktoriia! In this episode of Matcha Morning Club, the best friends spill the tea (or should we say matcha?) on everything books. From guilty pleasur...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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55:51
Guilty Pleasures: Why we love what we "shouldn’t" + reading Reddit confessions
This week on Matcha Morning Club, we’re diving into guilty pleasures - what they really mean, why we feel weird about the things we secretly love, and why maybe… we shouldn’t feel guilty at all. From our own confessions to the most unh...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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41:45
How to stay creative as an adult
In this episode, Alexa and Viktoriia explore the unique challenges adults face when trying to reconnect with their creativity. From perfectionism paralysis to the "I'm not talented enough" inner critic, they unpack the mental barriers that keep...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:03
Sunday night anxiety? Let’s talk sunday scaries + how to feel better
This one’s for anyone who gets that weird pit in their stomach when Sunday hits 5pm. In this episode of Matcha Morning Club, Alex and Vik are diving deep into the Sunday Scaries — what they are, why they sneak up on us, and how we’ve l...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:19