Love yourself first ✨ This weeks episode is part 2 of our chat with the wonderful Mallory page ( @malsfitkitchen ). Mallory is an incredible registered dietitian who uses her social media platforms to help people all over the world heal from disordered eating forever. We chat about the idea of body neutrality vs. loving your body, the difference between pretending to prioritise your health and actually putting your health first, dispel some food myths, and so much more! 💚 So Pour yourself a Mat...
Mar 24, 2021•43 min
What should you ask yourself when recovering? ✨ In this week's episode we get to chat with the amazing Mallory Page ( @malsfitkitchen ). Mallory is an incredible registered dietitian who uses her social media platforms to help people all over the world heal from disordered eating forever. In part 1 of our conversation, Mallory opens up about her own experiences with orthorexia, exercise obsession, binge eating. She also reveals the most important discovery she's made about recovery, which is the...
Mar 17, 2021•43 min
Answering the "where are you from question" 💚✨ This week we'll be talking about a topic that we've wanted to for a while but never knew how to best address it, as it can be so easy to miss the mark on this one and we never want to be insensitive 🥺 ! However, we decided that this is as good a time as any to talk about our experiences with growing up multiculturally, the cultural differences we’ve experienced moving to a new country, as well as some of the stereotypes we have faced. We hope you ...
Mar 10, 2021•56 min
Stop selling yourself short!✨ In part two of our episode with Emily Duong - host of the ' What Fulfills you ' podcast, we explore 'motivation' as part of who we are, rather than a feeling or state of mind that can fade away. We also discuss the importance of not selling yourself short, going into situations with an audacious mindset and so much more! So pour yourself a matcha and enjoy! 🍵 Also, follow us on instagram ( @the.matcha.diaries ) to let us know what you thought of this episode and fo...
Mar 03, 2021•43 min
In this week’s episode, we get to talk to the inspiring Emily Duong - host of the ‘ What Fulfills You ’ podcast, creator of the ‘ Elite Skatewear ’ brand, as well as her own social media agency ‘ LOSHATTAN co ’. As you can see through that description alone, she is a powerhouse and has a lot of wisdom to share! We chat all things confidence, tough love, overcoming adversities, gaining independence and so much more. As we had such an incredible time recording with Emily, this is only Part 1 of th...
Feb 24, 2021•52 min
Happy Belated Valentine's Day 💚 Welcome back to another episode of the matcha diaries with Cara and Leo <3 This episode is a cute little chit chat all about our experiences with love, relationships, dating, and so much more. We talk about what relationships mean to us, our love languages, cute romantic stories, the hardships of relationships, and some advice for the valentine’s day blues. This episode also marks the release of our new intro and transition music! We couldn't be happier with t...
Feb 17, 2021•51 min
If comparison is the thief of joy, why is it so bloody hard to actually stop comparing yourself to other people? Why do humans even compare themselves in the first place? Is there such a thing as healthy comparison? How can we use comparison to improve our lives? In today’s episode of the matcha diaries, we attempt to answer these questions, as well as many others surrounding the complex topic of comparison. So many blogs/podcast episodes on this topic we found online always had one main takeawa...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today we are destigmatising young sobriety! Welcome back to the matchadiaries podcast. In today’s episode we are joined by a very special guest Stephanie, who runs the instagram page @ Funshitblog . Steph uses her platforms like youtube and her blog entries, to talk about sobriety and wellness and breaks the stigmas around alcohol and sobriety at our age. Steph opens up about her sobriety journey, how it has affected her relationships with other people and her relationship with herself, the posi...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Welcome back to the matcha diaries! 💚 This episode is all about... BOOKS (Leo's secret favourite ever topic)! We are joined by the amazing duo Maggie and Morgan (also known as the @bitches_who_read ) to chat all things reading. We discuss our favourite authors, must-reads, unpopular opinions and so much more! 📚 If you are looking for some book inspo, tips on how to start reading more or even just a fun girly chat - this is definitely the right episode for you. So, pour yourself a matcha and en...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 15 min
“Why didn’t they tell us this when we were young?” This week, Leo and I reflect on our school experiences and how we believe school could better prepare students for the real world. We chat about finances, mental health, coping with pressure, sex education and so much more! We would love to hear about your experiences at school - things you wish you were educated on, or ways that your school education made you proud! As always, you can send us your thoughts on our instagram @the.matcha.diaries ....
Jan 19, 2021•50 min
Hey lovelies and welcome back to the matcha diaries 💚 This is part two of our episode with Jules, under the instagram handle @matchajules. In this episode, Jules opens up about her experiences with depression, dealing with criticism and so much more. We think about how failures in life are essential to successes. She also gives us an insight into what it is like being the only female in her team, and unravels how imposter syndrome impacts her day to day life! Jules also shares inspiring stories...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Hey lovelies and welcome back to matcha moments! 🍵 This episode we are joined by the one and only matcha queen Jules, also known by the instagram handle @matchajules. Join us as we chat about finding success through an unconventional path, overcoming the fear of failure, self care ... and of course matcha! 💚 For a bit more background on Jules, she is the co-founder of @saintsofsteel, a nonprofit organization, as well as the brand manager of jade leaf Matcha. We love how inspiring, honest, and ...
Jan 06, 2021•50 min
I think we can all agree that 2020 has been… a culmination of unprecedented events (to put it into corona vocabulary). But what have we actually learned from this year? 💭 In this episode we reflect on 2020 - the struggles we’ve faced, the dreams that went unfulfilled but also the accomplishments that are so easily overlooked. And to start 2021 on the best note possible, we take this time to set our intentions for the upcoming year. New habits we want to introduce, patterns we want to break and ...
Dec 30, 2020•55 min
Welcome to a very special Christmas episode! Happy Holidays to everyone💕 This episode, I am blessed to be joined by my twin sister Yara! We discuss what it's like growing up as a twin, having different friendship groups, the ways we clash and so much more! We then reminisce on our Christmas traditions growing up, and share some of our stories. 🎄 For those of you that are lucky enough to be with family, we hope you cherish those moments and have a lovely christmas! For those that are in the sam...
Dec 24, 2020•45 min
This week we are joined by our wonderful guest Colleen, who you may know from her instagram @colling.out.diet.culture. Colleen bravely uses her platforms to discuss and educate people about body positivity, food freedom, and recovery. ✨ In this episode we talk about how FOMO played a role in Colleen's decisions to commit to recovery, and the power that instagram has to create a positive and safe space to support each other. Colleen uncovers the practices she is implementing to improve her relati...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr
Would 15 year old you be proud of the person you are today? ✨ In this episode we take a little trip down memory lane and reflect on how much we've grown over the years as people, in relationships, our values, and so much more! As a little bonus to the episode, we took a risk and asked the closest people in our lives to be honest about our biggest flaws, and if we've overcome them over the years. Have we changed for the better? Pour yourself a matcha and have a listen to find out 🍵 Follow us on ...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Our first fitness focused episode!🏃🏻 This week we’re so excited to be speaking to our guest Liv (aka @runlivsrun ) about everything running related. From starting your running journey, the unspoken hardships, to running a marathon - we really cover it all! So pour yourself a matcha, sit back and get inspired… 🍵 Follow us on Instagram ( @matchamomentspod ) to get in contact, give us feedback and see all our updates!...
Dec 09, 2020•52 min
Let's talk about... alcohol. 🍷 In this episode we dive into our (potentially controversial) opinions about alcohol and drinking culture. Starting all the way back with our first memories of alcohol in the house, we speak about cultural influences, peer pressure, how our relationship with alcohol has changed over the years - and lots more. So pour yourself a matcha (or wine)... and enjoy. Follow us on Instagram to get in contact, give us feedback & see all our updates! https://www.instagram....
Dec 01, 2020•42 min
Welcome back to part 2 of our guest episode with Ishani, the founder of Ensemble Magazine ! Pour yourself a matcha and hang out with us as we dive deep into the Ensemble Magazine, its journey from being an abstract idea to a reality, Ishani's unique outlook on fashion and sustainability, her experiences being an entrepreneur and lots more! Follow us on Instagram to get in contact, give us feedback & hear updates from us! https://www.instagram.com/matchamomentspod/...
Nov 25, 2020•26 min
Today we have a very special episode as we are welcoming our first ever guest Ishani, the founder of Ensemble Magazine ! Pour yourself a matcha and hang out with us as we chat about being a postgraduate in the midst of a pandemic. We cover the pressures of navigating the job market, discuss how we stay motivated, and lots more. Follow us on Instagram to get in contact, give us feedback & hear updates from us! https://www.instagram.com/matchamomentspod/...
Nov 18, 2020•34 min
Pour yourself a matcha and hang out with us as we chat about the recent US election, lockdown and our top recommendations for surviving these strange times. Through reflecting on our experiences with the first lockdown, we share our personal goals and advice for managing this second lockdown - including our favourite series, books, podcasts and lots more. Follow us on Instagram to get in contact, give us feedback & hear updates from us! https://www.instagram.com/matchamomentspod/...
Nov 11, 2020•45 min
Welcome to our third episode of Matcha Moments! Pour yourself a matcha and hang out with us as we chat about navigating friendships in your twenties. Whilst reflecting on our own experiences and setting goals for our future, we cover how to deal with changing lifestyles, toxic friends, friendship breakups and lots more. Follow us on Instagram to get in contact, give us feedback & hear updates from us! https://www.instagram.com/matchamomentspod/...
Nov 03, 2020•42 min
Welcome to our second episode of Matcha Moments! Pour yourself a matcha and hang out with us as we dive deep into the topic of body image, overcoming insecurities and ultimately gaining body confidence. This is a topic that heavily influences many people's lives but is rarely openly talked about. In this episode, we get vulnerable to break this silence and offer some (hopefully) helpful advice. Follow us on Instagram to get in contact, give us feedback & hear updates from us! https://www.ins...
Oct 27, 2020•55 min
Welcome to our very first episode of our new podcast Matcha Moments! Pour yourself a matcha and hang out with us, as we introduce ourselves and relive our favorite memories. We hope you feel like you know us a little better after listening and look forward to seeing any topic ideas you may have for future episodes! Follow us on Instagram to get in contact, give us feedback & hear updates from us! https://www.instagram.com/matchamomentspod/
Oct 20, 2020•41 min