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Mind Over Matcha
by Bao Vo
✨ Welcome to Mind Over Matcha. A space where my guests and I share everyday epiphanies—tiny droplets of wisdom that just might change how you see the world. Take what you need, and leaf the rest. Hosted by Bao Vo, Mind Over Matcha is a followup to the series Coffee with BAO. But this time we'll go into nature, slow way down, and focus on just one thing at a time. 🌱You can also watch the show on Youtube and visit baovomusic.com for all of Bao's projects.
Episodes
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Ep. 14: "Wholesome Seeds" Wisdom From My Older Brother | Healing Arizona Pt. 3/3
This is the final episode in a 3-part series from my camping trip in the Coconino National Forest in Arizona with my oldest brother Tony. Because we grew up in such different worlds, Tony and I never got a chance to spend any intimate time together. Until now. Our 5-day adventure culminated in…
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Ep. 13: Life Comes in Waves (But You Are the Ocean) | Healing Arizona Pt. 2/3
If you've ever surfed, you'll know that things are a lot calmer underneath the waves. This is part 2 of my 3-part series of reflections from my 5-day camping trip in Arizona with my brother Tony. After putting my Youtube channel on hold for nine months, I'll explain what I've struggling with and...
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Ep. 12: 5 Days Reconnecting with My Brother | Healing Arizona Pt. 1/3
This is the first episode of a 3-part series from the Coconino National Forest in Arizona, camping with my oldest brother Tony. What began as an outdoor adventure ended up being a deeply spiritual journey about family, ancestral honor, and a snapshot of a evolving relationship between two…
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Ep. 11: My imaginary masterpiece was killing my creativity
🍵 Let's talk about a recurring challenge I face as a creative: perfection paralysis. Recently rewatching the film Adaptation helped me articulate how my designer brain constantly pushes me to envision projects in their most grandiose, high-production forms, making it super hard to actually start...
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Ep 10. Revealing a Self through abstract painting ft. Sydneé Bethel
This is a conversation over tea about healing through creativity, breaking free from the habits that keep us on autopilot, and uncovering the most authentic version of ourselves. In this episode of Mind Over Matcha, we dive into how music helps my friend Sydneé Bethel, an abstract painter, enter...
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Ep 9. Finding Joy in a Beginner's Mind ft. Daniel Hayes
“In the beginner’s mind, there are many possibilities. In the expert’s mind, there are few.” That's a quote from Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Zen master Shunryu Suzuki. And it's the reason I've invited my friend Daniel Hayes to this conversation over tea, sitting 8,200 feet up in the mountains...
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Ep 8. 5-minute breathing exercise for anxiety, stress, and focus
If you’re looking for a good 5-minute breathing exercise to calm anxiety, improve focus, or just come back to yourself, try my personal technique. This mindful breathing practice is something I use regularly to shift my energy before doing important things. It’s great for beginners, requires no...
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Ep 7. How to "Be Yourself": The Art of Authenticity
“Be yourself.” It’s advice we’ve all heard—but rarely unpack. What does it actually mean to be yourself? And how do you practice it in a world that constantly pulls you away from your core? In this video, I explore what it means to be authentic—not as a curated personality or a brand, but as an...
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Ep 6. Let your work tell you what it wants to be ft. Dakarai Akil
What if the secret to breaking through creative blocks wasn’t pushing harder, but listening more deeply? In this tea talk, I get deep with collage artist Dakarai Akil, whose work combines vintage photography with bold, surreal compositions and motion. His style is often called Afro-surrealism and…
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Ep 5. Why you should journal: Your soul is trying to tell you something
If you’ve ever wanted to start journaling — or come back to it with fresh energy — this video will give you a gentle nudge and some helpful tools. In this episode of Mind Over Matcha, I share why journaling has been such a grounding practice in my life — not just during the tough times, but also...
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Ep 4. My Brain Tumor Taught Me How to Live ft. Darro
What does it really mean to get a second chance at life? Is survival a blessing… or a burden? Darro is a music artist and activist who survived a life-threatening brain tumor and emerged forever changed. In this intimate tea talk, we explore what art, life, and purpose mean in the aftermath of a...
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Ep 3. The Infinite Nature of Nature
Change is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. We cling to identities, relationships, and ideas, hoping to hold onto something permanent—only to realize that everything is constantly transforming.In this episode of Mind Over Matcha, I step into nature to observe its effortless cycles of...
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Ep 2. A Death Doula’s Guide to Living and Dying ft. Erika Lim
Death is life’s final transition, yet most of us spend our lives avoiding it. But what if embracing death could teach us how to live more fully? In this episode of Mind Over Matcha, I sit down with death doula Erika Lim over tea, to explore what she has learned from guiding people through their...
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Ep 1. Using Tea to Make Spaces: What is Mind Over Matcha?
I’ve always been obsessed with creating spaces—from murals and art installations to digital worlds and an entire fictional universe for my old band Ming & Ping. But lately, I’ve been drawn to a different kind of space—one built on intention and presence rather than physical materials. So what…
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Introducing Mind Over Matcha: Wisdom droplets over tea
What if a simple conversation over tea could change the way you see the world? Coming soon as a Youtube show and podcast, Mind Over Matcha is a space for everyday epiphanies—tiny droplets of wisdom that could change how you see the world. Hosted by artist and storyteller Bao Vo, this show blends...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
✨ Welcome to Mind Over Matcha. A space where my guests and I share everyday epiphanies—tiny droplets of wisdom that just might change how you see the world. Take what you need, and leaf the rest. Hosted by Bao Vo, Mind Over Matcha is a followup to the series Coffee with BAO. But this time we'll go into nature, slow way down, and focus on just one thing at a time. 🌱You can also watch the show on Youtube and visit baovomusic.com for all of Bao's projects.
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✨ Welcome to Mind Over Matcha. A space where my guests and I share everyday epiphanies—tiny droplets of wisdom that just might change how you see the world. Take what you need, and leaf the rest. Hosted by Bao Vo, Mind Over Matcha is a followup to the series Coffee with BAO. But this time we'll go...
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