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Mattea and Sasha
Join long-distance best friends, Sasha and Mattea, every Thursday as they talk about just barely missing the millennial cut-off, and not quite relating to Gen Z either. It’s intellectual, lifestyle, artistic, pop culture, health, wellness, business, with the occasional guest. They’ll give you advice, stories, and laughs. Socials: @justbarely.podcast @sashafazulyanov @matteadenney Business inquiries: justbarelypod@gmail.com
Today Mattea and Sasha recap how their Christmas was, and then talk about their thoughts on new years resolutions. Are they effective? Should you wait to set goals until the new year? Do vision boards work? You'll find out what they think in today's episode.
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Happy holidays, everyone! This week, Mattea and Sasha talk all about their ideas for how to make the most out of your holiday season. This time of year can often feel stressful, so listen for tips on how to make the holidays more enjoyable, joyful, and stress-free!
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It's another week of the Just Barely podcast! With winter break coming up, and also lots of family time, Mattea and Sasha discuss how to unplug and set boundaries with devices. They also share some of their own boundaries and goals they have with their own phones.
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it's time to get into the full holiday spirit! Sasha and Mattea are kicking off December with a holiday gift guide. They share all their gift ideas depending on the person and price range, as well as their personal gift-giving philosophies. Happy holidays, everyone!
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In spirit of Thanksgiving, Mattea and Sasha discuss their favorite Thanksgiving dishes and traditions. They also give some tips on spending Thanksgiving with your SO's family. Lastly, they share what they are grateful for and wish all listeners a happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for you all!
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Ending a relationship is hard, but Mattea and Sasha are here to share their advice and tips to help you get through it and come back better than ever. From knowing when to end a relationship, to how to help yourself heal, the girls cover all the sad, awkward, and promising aspects of breaking up in this week's episode.
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Happy Thursday! Mattea and Sasha are excited to bring you another episode this week, where they discuss the books they are currently reading! Let us know what you're currently reading by finding us on Instagram!
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Happy Thursday, everyone! The girls are back this week with an episode all about how to apply to and get into the college of your dreams! As Sasha and Mattea finish out their last year of college, they give you all the secrets and tips on how to make your college applications the best they can be!
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In the spirit of spooky season, Mattea and Sasha gather you around to listen to some spooky stories. Whether it be missing children or rumors of the Russian yeti, these stories will help you get ready for Halloween!
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Hello everyone! Sasha and Mattea are back! This week, they talk all about burnout. Feeling tired and burned out happens to almost everyone, but this episode gives you some tips to help prevent those feeling and keep yourself feeling happy, healthy, and motivated!
Be sure to find us on instagram to tell us what you do to prevent burnout, and let us know what episodes you want to hear!
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This week, Mattea and Sasha follow in the footsteps of celebrities such as Lorde, Michael B. Jordan, Margot Robbie, and Lizzo for Vogue's 73 Questions! Just kidding, it's not Vogue. But it is 73 questions! Get to know the girls a little bit more with this fun episode!
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This week, Mattea and Sasha talk about the real struggle of loneliness. They both talk about times in their life when they felt lonely, and what might have caused that. They also give some advice on how to fight loneliness.
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This week, the girls share their thoughts on manifesting and practicing the law of attraction. They talk about their introduction to manifestation, how they practice it, and if they actually believe it works...
Things mentioned in episode:
"The Secret" (on Netflix!)
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza
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As rising seniors in college, Mattea and Sasha consider themselves seasoned college pros, and now they're sharing their knowledge with you! Whether you're headed into your first year, your last year, or anywhere in between, these tips can help you make the most of your college experience. The girls talk about what they think you do and don't need to bring, how to succeed academically, and how to navigate the new social environment.
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This week's episode is all about money! Even though managing your money can seem super daunting, Mattea and Sasha want to shed some light on the subject. Listen to hear about their weekly spending, saving strategies, and money mantras.
Apps and websites mentioned:
https://www.acorns.com/
https://mint.intuit.com/
https://www.fidelity.com/
TikTok Budget Tracker:
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdvfm9oS/
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With Mattea on a hiking trip, Sasha brings on a very special guest….her husband Zhaun! They catch up on their little vacation weekend and then answer a ton of would you rather questions. Be sure to find us on instagram to tell us what you would rather do!
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It's no secret that the best days start and end with a good routine. If you're a fan of all things routines, this episode is a must-listen! This week, the girls talk about their own routines, the importance of them, and how to craft your own!
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How to help the Florida survivors:
https://supportsurfside.org/
https://neighbors4neighbors.org/surfsidefund
https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/surfside-tower-collapse/
By now, we've all seen those YouTube videos or TikToks about being "that girl." But what does being "that girl" actual mean? And is it a healthy aspiration? This week, the girls give their opinion on the "that girl" mindset and offer their tips to being your best self!
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This week, the girls talk about their ongoing journey of building confidence. They talk about their own experiences and they share their tips on being your best, most confident self!
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This episode is joined by one of Mattea and Sasha's best friends, Zack Elzey! Zack fills in for Sasha this week, and helps Mattea answer listener advice questions! Didn't get a chance to ask you question this week? Be sure to follow us on Instagram @justbarely.podcast! Thanks for listening!
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Mattea takes on a solo episode this week with Sasha being away on her honeymoon. Listen to hear her discuss the feeling of being "behind" in life and her strategies to switch from that mindset into a more positive, uplifting one!
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SASHA'S GETTING MARRIED! This week, Sasha and Mattea bring you a very special episode recorded at Sasha's bachelorette party! Meet the girls' friends, listen to a game featuring Sasha's fiancé, and hear a surprising amount of commentary on the dystopian book/movie series Divergent.
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With travel restrictions hopefully being lifted soon, Sasha and Mattea go over their travel tips! Whether you're just visiting home or going on an international adventure, they've got you covered with their travel wisdom.
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This week, the girls dive into Sasha's journals from age 8 up to her college experience. Listen as they discuss the benefits of journaling consistently, as well as reminiscing on some funny high school memories.
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Mattea and Sasha react to your hot takes today! From opinions on ketchup to politics, they give their own thoughts on all of your unpopular opinions.
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In a more lighthearted episode, Mattea and Sasha spend some time discussing their toxic traits...some being a joke and some being a little more serious. Take the same quiz that they do below and share what your ‘toxic traits’ are!
quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/luisdelvalle/what-kind-of-toxic-person-are-you
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Sit down and take notes! Mattea and Sasha talk about the steps you can to take to get that job and foster your own professional development. It is all things resumes, internships, salaries, and working for yourself. Get that bread.
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Mattea and Sasha sit down to talk about all things food: from how to recognize and work through disordered eating habits to meal planning and grocery shopping.
Resources:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/reading-resources/
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This week, the girls chat with the wonderful Brian Russell Carey about his experience of moving to New York City and working as an actor and musician. They discuss the journey of leaving your hometown, finding your place in a new city, and achieving your dreams.
Follow Brian @brianrcarey
Follow the podcast @justbarely.podcast, Mattea @matteadenney, and Sasha @sashafazulyanov
Sasha and Mattea talk about social media culture, how to deal with comparison, and having a healthy approach to social media. They also expose themselves with their own "screen times" and make goals to be better about it next week. Don’t forget to set your own screen time limits!
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Mattea and Sasha are joined this week by two very special guests, Sasha's little sisters Nika and Anya! They talk about how to be your most authentic self without caring about what other people think. They also give their opinions on Gen Z, cancel culture, and everything that comes with being a teenager nowadays!
Mattea and Sasha talk about how much dating culture has changed in the past few years. They give advice on how to smart about dating in this new decade, how to properly utilize dating apps, and tell the story of how they started dating their boyfriends.
It's been one year in since quarantine started! In this episode, Sasha and Mattea reflect on what they’ve lost and gained because of COVID-19 and also rate some of the top quarantine trends.
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Sasha and Mattea discuss why the world is so obsessed with the “hustle,” how to be productive in a healthy way, and strategies for being a happier and more productive person!
Mattea and Sasha are joined by their long time friend, Hayden Hall. Hayden tells his story about about growing up gay and Mormon in Utah, coming out, and becoming self-assured in his own identity. Follow Hayden @haydenhallway and @justbarely.podcast.
Additional resources:
thetrevorproject.org
trevorspace.org
itgetsbetter.org
You can call the LGBT National Youth Talkline at 800-246-7743
Sasha and Mattea talk about what self care really means to them, and some of the best ways to practice it.
This year is a big one for Mattea and Sasha...they both turn 21 this year! In this episode, they share 21 things they learned before they turn 21.
Sure, it isn’t time for New Years Resolutions anymore, but why can’t we make goals after January? Mattea and Sasha not only talk about how to set effective goals, but also give tips on how to take action.
Mattea and Sasha introduce themselves, tell the epic saga of how their friendship was first formed, and contemplate the concept of friendship.