the matcha diaries

in this episode we share our recent thoughts post election (GRRR) & also share some recent thoughts around comparison, fitting in, being "good enough", balancing life & so much more 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  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

WE ARE HOSTING AN IN-PERSON BOOK CLUB EVENT - COME JOIN US!!!!! (pretty please) ☕️📚🥐🫂💘⭐️ tickets & more details will be posted on our ig here . other topics we chat about in this episode: introvert confessions & the fear of being "boring" the new "normal" in your twenties aka is this what becoming adults is like???? being in your hibernation era p.s. editing leo here, i'm sorry my au...

Step into the eerie shadows of Salem, 1692, where whispers of witchcraft hung thick in the air... This Halloween, we’re bringing you a bewitching special on the Salem Witch Trials—a time when fear turned friends into foes, and innocent lives were caught in the storm of suspicion. With our  super special  guest, Katie Kennedy (TikTok’s very own  The History Gossip ), we’ll dive into the twisted tal...

this is the story of 'the monkey's paw' by william wymark jacobs, a tale of what happens when fate is tempted and desires are granted... but at a price. grab a hot drink, cosy up & get in a spooky szn mood with us! ☕ 👻🎃 p.s. from leo: this was my first time reading the story & i also was slightly too close to the mic so apologies for any audio or pronunciation weirdness!!! to stay up to...

the vibes of this episode are: morning face time with your bestie - we share recent updates on what we've been up to (cara's New York trip & Leo's Italy trip) - we ramble about a lot of things & Leo shares her mid way review of the book "intermezzo" by sally Rooney. link to the mug mentioned: https://solineessentials.be/ (it’s genuinely the cutest 😭☕️🎃) to stay up to date on our lives, contribu...

in this episode of The Matcha Diaries, inspired by the iconic style of Sex and the City, Cara takes you through her recent autumn trip to New York City. join her as she navigates pre-trip anxieties, embraces spontaneity, and finds beauty in the unexpected moments that make city life so captivating. to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls...

skip to 20:35 to dive straight into the topic and skip our chitter chatter at the beginning! <3 do you suffer with "overfeeling", aka constantly being overwhelmed by the highs and lows of your own (and other people's) emotions? changes are you might be an HSP (highly sensitive person)! the term was coined in 1996 by psychologist Elain Aron and since hearing about has genuinely CHANGED our brain...

this week, we’re snuggling up with our latest TV obsession,  The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives —trust us, it’s the perfect binge for those cozy nights in (we also chat about other series we’re loving right now that you won’t want to miss) we share our beauty products/tips that we are adding to our daily routines. plus, Leo dives into journaling to create some warm and inviting routines... and of co...

in this episode you can live follow along leo going through a 3-day funk. we talk all about what to do when you're also feeling the 'sad girl autumn' vibes, as well as some other random reflections on getting older... grab a hot drink & get cosy with us <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...

in our fourth episode of our autumn diaries series we have a proper deep dive into the autumnal books we’ve read & our tbr list hehe grab a hot drink & get cosy with us <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 ! ☕ also, i...

in our third episode of our autumn diaries series we chat about our highs & lows and the routines we want to implement this season. grab a hot drink & get cosy with us <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 ! ☕ also, if you wa...

in our second episode of our autumn diaries series we explore how autumn's transition mirrors our personal experiences. we share the things we are letting go of as we discuss shedding old habits and burdens. we also delve into what we’re inviting in—like cozy reads, restful practices, and intentional living. we would love it if you tagged along with us and tried these prompts & reflected o...

join us in this cosy episode where we kick off our "autumn diaries" series where we will be doing seasonal episodes to get us in the mood for the upcoming months <3 we share our highs & lows and each say our top 3 favourite books of the year. to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠t...

in this (truly, VERY!!) special episode, we had the utmost privilege of interviewing the incredible author and @wordsofwomen founder - lauren martin!! we've talked about her book 'book of moods' and how much we absolutely ADORE it so many times on this podcast and luckily, lauren didn't disappoint by being just as amazing, insightful (and quote filled) as the book itself. we talk about: ​regret &...

get cozy and grab your favourite warm drink and join us as we sit down with the incredible Milla for a mythological deep dive you don't want to miss: we explore the origins of the gods in  Hesiod’s Theogony  and delve into the intriguing world of mythological beings like the hundred-handed Hecatoncheires and the one-eyed Cyclops, unraveling their roles in these ancient narratives. we chat abou...

welcome to the final digital detox diary entry where Leo did a month without social media to test her brain & see what happens ... FYI we recorded this before we recorded our latest video episode - so sorry if it is confusing heheeh  in this episode we talk about: content creators that we interact with and we love  we reflect on ‘influencers' and their content  our experiences with our soc...

We're reunited in this SPECIAL VIDEO episode where we asked you guys to ask us some questions. Some of the things we discussed: How to approach people / make friends How Leo and I maintain our long distance friendship a JUICY question of what we like least about each other If we had to choose a song to be in our life playlist, what would it be Let us know if you enjoy the video episodes and we...

we're back together in this cosy morning episode where I (cara) finally gets to share some exciting news about a massive life change (aka I am officially a London girly now) EEP!! leo also shares some recent thoughts of what changes her and marco might have in the future hehe. we end the episode reflecting on the movie 'inside out 2' that we both watched hehe! we defo recommend Follow...

in part two of our special episode with Zoe we discuss the following: how to learn to be okay with feeling lonely / being alone going to therapy -  portraying your true self to your therapist  our personal reflections about going to therapy - what we’ve learnt what we like and dislike zoe shares the poems she wrote, what they mean to her, and the story behind each poem to stay up to date on our li...

welcome to the digital detox diary entry #6... ONE MONTH without social media to test my brain & see what happens ... JOIN ME! books i mention (READ THEM):

we're back together in this special episode as we welcome back our friend zoe for a heart-to-heart about life after a breakup and experiences of loneliness 💖  zoe shares how other relationship with loneliness has transformed, and also opens up about her recent breakup and shares her tips on setting those important boundaries. zoe also had some beautiful insights on how embracing loneliness has he...

welcome to the digital detox diary entry #5-8 (lol)... 10 days without social media to test my brain & see what happens ... JOIN ME! in today's episode i catch you up on the last few days, as well as dive into the psychological effects of comparison on social media & the scientific reasons behind them ( from 19:13 mins onwards )... daily journal prompts: how did i feel today? how did i...

welcome to the digital detox diary entry #4... 10 days without social media to test my brain & see what happens ... JOIN ME! daily journal prompts: how did i feel today? how did i spend my time? what inspired me today? what am i grateful for? if you want to join the challenge or just want to chat, please email us at:  ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on our lives, contrib...

welcome to the digital detox diary entry #3... 10 days without social media to test my brain & see what happens ... JOIN ME! <3 daily journal prompts: how did i feel today? how did i spend my time? what inspired me today? what am i grateful for? if you want to join the challenge or just want to chat, please email us at:  ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on our lives, c...

welcome to the digital detox diary entry #2... 10 days without social media to test my brain & see what happens ... JOIN ME! daily journal prompts: how did i feel today? how did i spend my time? what inspired me today? what am i grateful for? if you want to join the challenge or just want to chat, please email us at:  ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ to stay up to date on our lives, contrib...