{"podcast":{"title":"the matcha diaries","slug":"the-matcha-diaries-3011053","podcast_index_feed_id":3011053,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/39123f0c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thematchadiaries","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/9474971/9474971-1663744531166-2d0b2d94e02e2.jpg","author":"cara and leo","episode_count":268,"summary":"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. ☕","last_synced_at":"2026-07-05T20:20:05.168657+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-matcha-diaries-3011053"},"episode":{"title":"festive diaries #3: a gentle guide to surviving the festive season 🎅","slug":"festive-diaries-3-a-gentle-guide-to-surviving-the-festive-season","published_at":"2025-12-21T12:42:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-matcha-diaries-3011053/festive-diaries-3-a-gentle-guide-to-surviving-the-festive-season","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-matcha-diaries-3011053","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thematchadiaries/episodes/festive-diaries-3-a-gentle-guide-to-surviving-the-festive-season-e3cl472","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/39123f0c/podcast/play/112938658/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-21%2Fbe306819-a46f-6ad7-d243-26996b23c74b.mp3","summary":"in this episode, we’re chatting about the festive season and why it can feel like a lot more than we expect it to (aka can be very overwhelming) we talk through the pressures of gift giving, drinking culture, losing routines, end of year work stress, and the idea that this is supposed to be the happiest time of the year. we share what’s been helping us feel more grounded lately.. from small rituals and romanticising everyday moments to saying no, drinking less, and logging off social media. this episode is all about finding pockets of calm where you can and letting go of the pressure to do the season “right.” 🤍 p.s we know this episode is coming a little late in the season, but honestly, this is often when the overwhelm, comparison, and emotional exhaustion really hit.. so we hope you still find this relevant <3 to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠ or subscribe to us on youtube ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ ! ☕ Thinking of joining our BOOK CLUB? We’d love to have you! Check it out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ ! for advertising opportunities, or you don't have any social media and want to chat, please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠","meta_description":"in this episode, we’re chatting about the festive season and why it can feel like a lot more than we expect it to (aka can be very overwhelming) we talk t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3675,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-matcha-diaries-3011053/episodes/festive-diaries-3-a-gentle-guide-to-surviving-the-festive-season/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-matcha-diaries-3011053/festive-diaries-3-a-gentle-guide-to-surviving-the-festive-season.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}