Podcast
the matcha diaries
Hosted by cara and leo · EN
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. ☕
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perfectionism & the healing power of female friendships
4d ago00:58:47Tap to summarizein true tmd fashion this episode is part catch up part oversharing and emotional realisations ... we chat about:recent body image thoughtsthe importance of being vulnerable and sharing especially when it might feel difficult the healing power of female friendships ... and as per usual lots more!! so grab a beverage of your choice, get cosy & CHAT WITH US!! 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 or here (leo's booktube) ! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here.if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com
Transcribe →big sis advice: how to stop overthinking your entire future
2w ago01:11:57Tap to summarizethis week, we’re diving into a big sis advice episode all about careers, purpose, overthinking & figuring life out in your 20s 💌 PS WE WERE TOGETHER IN REAL LIFE WHILE RECORDING THISS EEEP!we answer your advice questions on how to know what your purpose is, having a better work life balance, moving to a new city, learning how to stop overthinking everything, and navigating the pressure of not knowing what you want to do after graduating. a cosy, honest chat for anyone feeling a little lost, stuck, or overwhelmed lately ♡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! Our current book of the month is ‘Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir). 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
Transcribe →the pressure to be perfect, fear of rejection & learning to let go
4w ago00:54:36Tap to summarizespoiler alert: tears were shed in the making of this episode hii everyone!! grab a coffee or beverage of your choice and get comfy because we cover a LOT in this episode... we start off with a life update & a semi-juicy storytime (let's just say an ex is involved...) then we get into something a little more vulnerable... cara opens up about a recent friendship confrontation and the unexpected feelings it surfaced. we talk about the fear of opening up, the exhausting pressure to always be 'perfect' , and what it feels like when conflict makes you question everything about yourself.... there were tears, there were giggles, there were realisations... and as always, we hope it makes you feel a little less alone in whatever you're going through right now 💌skip to 27:00 if you are only interested in the friendship confrontation topic! 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 or here (leo's booktube) ! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here - current book of the month is 'project hail mary' by andy weir).if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com
Transcribe →we have updates (and we need to tell you everything)
Apr 2200:30:43Tap to summarizethis week’s episode is exactly what it sounds like... a proper catch up. leo fills you in on her two-week work trip (the highs, the lows) & also shares her recent reads and recommendations, while cara shares a slightly chaotic life update… including a recent fainting experience lol. we also chat about recent weekends , from hiking in the lake district to a wholesome (shrek themed) hen do in the yorkshire dales. lots of little stories, random tangents, and just us talking about life lately.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! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here - current book of the month is 'the knight and the moth' by rachel gillig).if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com
Transcribe →spring book recs: current reads & what’s on our tbr 💌
Apr 800:43:32Tap to summarizeanother week... another cosy catch up ❤️we chat about a slightly unhinged recording day (including no sleep, work stress, and last-minute schedule changes), before slipping into a long, rambling bookish conversation. leo shares her experience reading Project Hail Mary, her first ever sci-fi (apparently lolsie) and why it completely surprised her, while cara gives a reading update on I Who Have Never Known Men and her thoughts so far.we also dive into the kinds of books we’re drawn to (high-stakes vs cosy, emotional vs dark), discuss A Little Life (trigger warning) and its impact, and swap a bunch of recommendations.. from Madonna in a Fur Coat and Of Mice and Men to newer releases like Into the Blue.plus, we chat about upcoming reading plans, TBR struggles, and leo’s ambitious goal to read during a very intense work trip. 💌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! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here - (join whilst before we pick our April read!! ).if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com
Transcribe →catch up with us: book recs & the little acts of kindness that stayed with us
Apr 200:26:55Tap to summarizethis week, we’re catching you up on everything.. from a rushed morning recording and health updates to a very unexpected driving lesson debate leo didn’t see coming. cara chats through her weekend away in Scotland , a slightly stressful journey home, and the small acts of kindness from strangers that reminded us to look for the good.we also share a little reading update, including what we’ve been loving recently and a cosy spring recommendations 🤍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! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here - current book of the month is 'the knight and the moth' by rachel gillig).if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com
Transcribe →future tripping & letting go of the 'perfect' timeline?
Mar 2600:49:02Tap to summarizeskip to 24:30 for the main topic of this episode!hii everyone! <3 in this episode we give an update on how we've been, the emotional rollercoaster that is being a woman and answer a BIG question from one of you listeners which is: 'did we experience our goals/plans for life become more stable in your twenties?'this did in fact send us on a big spirally ramble all about the 'ideal' societal timeline and how we're approaching life plans as we're getting older... would LOVE to know your thoughts on this topic, because this conversation has so many more layers that we didn't even begin to unpack!!links:the bathrobe we chat aboutthe ig account we mentionto 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! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here - current book of the month is 'the knight and the moth' by rachel gillig).if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com
Transcribe →spring diaries #3: how to fill your own cup when life feels overwhelming
Mar 1800:38:39Tap to summarizethis week, we’re chatting about how to fill your own cup when life feels overwhelming (and a little stressful). work stress, uni deadlines, late-night emails.. it can all feel like too much. we chat about setting better work/life boundaries, taking time for the little joys that actually recharge you, and answer one of your questions on managing uni stress. from focusing on what your lecturers actually care about to romanticising your routine, we share our thoughts, experiences, and tips for making it all a bit more manageable 💛.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! Our current book of the month is ‘the ‘knight and the moth’ by rachel gillig).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
Transcribe →spring diaries #2: honesty in new relationships & finally letting go of toxic people
Mar 1100:52:30Tap to summarizein our second episode of our spring diaries series, we are doing discussing one of our favourite topics aka answering your relationship advice questions!! 💘from whether you owe complete honesty of your past in a new relationship, to how to finally let go of someone who manipulates you even when you still have a soft spot for them - we share our honest thoughts and experiences. (skip to 30 minutes if you want to go straight to the q&a 🫂)link to the wonderful senem’s socials (looove her vlogs!!): yt & ig !!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! Our current book of the month is ‘the ‘knight and the moth’ by rachel gillig).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
Transcribe →spring diaries #1: focussing on the little joys, new habits & resetting
Mar 400:58:27Tap to summarizeWELCOMEEE to the first episode of our 'spring diaries’ series!!! In this cosy lil Q&A episode we chat about:Our spring reset plans What our relationships with exercise look like at the moment The drink of the season aka our matcha recs!! 🍵Focussing on the little joys Planning solo dates & lots more! ⭐️Jump to 13:29 to skip the intro/“wuthering heights” review and dive straight into the Q&A 💘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 ! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here - current book of the month is ‘the ‘knight and the moth’ by rachel gillig).if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com
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