the matcha diaries

in this cosy catch up, we're chatting about whether we're introverts or extroverts, the environments that bring out different sides of us, leo's jam-packed month ahead, and cara shares an honest update on navigating grief and the guilt that can come with moving forward. to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do Follow us on ...

leo spent the week back home in germany celebrating her little brother’s high school graduation, which sparked a conversation about one of life’s biggest turning points. this week, we’re reminiscing on fresh starts, gap years, finding independence, and sharing everything we wish we’d known before starting university. We end the episode sharing the advice we’d give our 18-year-old selves if we coul...

this episode is dedicated to LISTS !! a) a list of all the little things that have made my (yes "my" because today's ep is a solo one with just leo) life better b) a list of my favourite summer book recs that i simply HAD to share with everyone!! silver elite, dani francis emily wilde's encyclopedia of faeries, heather fawcett the spellshop & the faraway inn by sarah beth dur...

in this episode cara shares her recent mindset coming back from holiday: embracing summer slowness, reflecting on what “living” actually looks means to us and a promise to make efforts to avoid burnout! We then share our recent critiques on every year after & yesteryear (we keep it quite topline so not to many spoilers - but if you don’t want ANY inkling into what the book is about then don’t list...

WE'RE REUNITED and what better way to do that with than a BIG JUICY CATCH UP!! we yappadoodle about the big & small life events that happened in these last 2 weeks ... aka cara's sister got married, leo got her driving license, cara booked a spontaneous (aka 24 hrs before!!) france trip & lots more!! we also chat about our recent (least) favourite reads that you should (n't) pu...

do you ever wonder what it would be to be a confident, not-overthinking (italian) man? ...well you're in luck because in today's episode our special guest (aka my boyfriend) marco let's you into his brain for one hour. we answer some of your questions on: how to tell if a guy is interested in you vulnerability in male friendships navigating long distance with contrasting personalities...

in true tmd fashion this episode is part catch up part oversharing and emotional realisations ... we chat about: recent body image thoughts the 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, co...

this 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 no...

spoiler 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 unexpec...

this 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 th...

another 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 Ne...

this 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...

skip 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 'id...

this 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 actu...

in 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 minut...

WELCOMEEE 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 straigh...

this episode is quite literally what the title says hihi, we catch up on our highs & lows of the week, cara has some WEDDING updates & leo debriefs everyone on her ... interesting ... valentines dinner. ☕️ PLEASE let us know in the comments: a) how are you doing - what were your high & lows of the week! b) what would you like us to talk about in future eps <3 to stay up to date on...

HAPPY YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE!!! PSA: we recorded this episode at the beginning of jan so that's why we're chatting about nye, bday reflections etc!! if you're interested in just the resolutions & journal prompts, then listen from 14:53! journal prompts so you can also write down your thoughts: What is one overarching intention you would like to set for this coming year? (Potentially choose one...

✨ skip to 01:24 to hear all of your amazing voice notes! ✨ better late than never eyy?? the time has finally come for us to share our long awaited 2025 reflections episode where we answer our yearly journal prompts and, most importantly, feature your reflections on what you’ve learned in 2025. thank you (as always) from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who’s listened, supported, and contribu...

WE'RE SO BACK BABYYYYY!!!! thank you so much for being patient with us this month, we're promise we shall not disappear from the earth again!! this episode is filled with lots of story times and updates - from leo's india travel & subsequent food poisoning stories to how cara's wedding planning is going & how we're generally feeling. we hope you enjoy listening!!! <3...

happy 2026 eeepp & happy first episode of 2026! First and foremost we are very very very sorry for disappearing (we share some context into this in the episode hehe) this week’s episode is (unfortunately) a little different.. leo is currently in India, having the best time of her life AS SHE SHOULD (don’t worry, she still makes a cameo 💌), so I will be on the mic solo and today I wanted to ta...

in episode 4 of our festive diaries series, we share our 2025 christmas bucket list: from baking cookies to movie marathons, ice skating and christmas markets. little moments, big intentions, and all the cosy things we want to make time for this season 🎄✨ please let us know what fun things you are planning to tick off over the next week? to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future epis...

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 ritual...

we’re very excited to be sharing our festive book recommendations (aka the festive books we’ve genuinely loved that are cosy, Christmassy comfort reads). If you want real, tried and tested winter book recommendations, this episode is for you ❄️ Festive reads (past favourites) Kiss Her Once for Me Alison Cochrun The Wedding Witch Erin Sterling His Dark Materials / The Book of Dust Philip Pullman I...

welcome to the first episode of our festive diaries series hehe! 🎄and what better way to kick things off than with our festive tbr! this week, we share our most anticipated holiday romances and wintery reads to get you in the christmas spirit... expect enemies to lovers, snowed in mysteries, and small town festive games!   here is the list: How My Neighbor Stole Christmas   Meghan Quinn Good Spir...