Welcome back to our first episode of 2022! Join us for our 2022 manifestations! In this week's episode we take this time to set our intentions for the upcoming year. New habits we want to introduce, patterns we want to break and goals we want to achieve. Let's push ourselves out of our comfort zone this year! 🍵 So please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy! If you'd like to reach out to us or see any recent updates you can follow us on @thematchadiaries . 💚...
Jan 05, 2022•58 min
Welcome back to the last episode of 2021! As we're sure many people can agree, this year has been another unpredictable one. This week we look back at 2021.. celebrating the big wins, little wins, the greatest challenges and the lessons we've learnt. But most importantly we get to hear the lessons that YOU'VE learnt in 2021! We want to thank every person that participated in this episode and shared with us what they've taken away from 2021. So please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy! If you'd li...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 13 min
welcome to this year's christmas special... matcha diaries edition!!! in this very festive episode, we reflect on our favorite traditions, what we're grateful for this season, our favorite christmas movies/songs and also share some childhood memories (the tooth fairy get's a special mention...). definitely give it a listen if you want to get into the holiday spirit and try see the bright side of things when i know things seem a little dark right now with covid restrictions tightening and covid c...
Dec 20, 2021•38 min
Welcome back to a new episode of the matcha diaries and if you're new.. a big hello from the both us! After noticing that we have a few lovely new listeners joining our little community, we thought it was only fair to reintroduce ourselves! We talk a little bit about who we are, how we met, why it took us 2 years to actually become friends, why we started the podcast, answer some random questions, and even share some fun facts.. So please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy! If you'd like to reach ...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Welcome back to a new episode of the matcha diaries! This week we're back (in person) to talk about the elusive and much desired concept of "living in the moment". What does it entail, why is it so difficult and of course what can we do to get better at it! Also (as per usual), we catch you guys up on what's been going on in our lives and ramble lots about random things, including dinosaurs and hoovers... confused? We were too! So please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy! If you'd like to reach o...
Dec 06, 2021•52 min
Welcome to a very honest catch up - it's been a while since we sat together just the two of us and had a candid conversation with you all, so we thought we'd do exactly that! We catch you up about recent life events (including cara having a very ... painful... incident on a night out) and talk about how we've been feeling recently. From constantly chasing new highs vs living in the present, trusting our intuition, being too honest (?), seeking validation and recent body image lows - we bare it a...
Nov 25, 2021•55 min
Here is Part 2 of our episode with our very first MALE guest on the pod - Ed! Ed is extra special because he's none other than Cara's boyfriend who very kindly is joining us in this episode to open up and talk honestly about his experiences growing up as a male in today's society. In part 2.. Ed further opens up about his journey with comparison and reflects on the advice he would give to other young men out there that might be experiencing the same thing! He continues to give us an insight into...
Nov 17, 2021•29 min
This episode is a little bit of a different one ... instead of our usual girlie chat, we have our very first MALE guest on the pod - Ed! And Ed is extra special because he's none other than Cara's boyfriend who very kindly is joining us in this episode to open up and talk honestly about his experiences growing up as a male in today's society. We talk about everything from body image, comparison, stereotypes, being emotional, #notallmen to locker room chat. This episode is 100% interesting for fe...
Nov 11, 2021•56 min
The leaves are changing, its getting colder and we're here for it! There’s something about autumn... wearing your favourite sweaters, drinking warm drinks ( pumpkin spice lattes) , the leaves are changing, and even though the weather is getting colder, you’re surrounded by warm colours, cosy blankets, your favourite movies, and have some time to be nostalgic. In this weeks episode we thought we’d share some of our favourites for the season ( candles, series, routines ) and share some spooky stor...
Oct 10, 2021•44 min
Aging is a seemingly odd topic to talk about in a podcast all about navigating your twenties but for some reason it was on our minds so we thought we'd talk about it! As always when we dive deep into a topic - we share our thoughts, hopes worries and fears. But we also sprinkle in some research/stats about the gender disparity that exists as we age (spoiler alert - it made us mad), as well as some thoughts about how social media and celebrity culture is further perpetuating the need to look incr...
Oct 04, 2021•54 min
Every representation in media and culture has told us that our 20’s should be the best years of our life. The years where we are surrounded by a group of friends, laughing, drinking, and going to parties and bars... But loneliness in your twenties is a real thing and so many of us go through it! Join me for a quick episode, where I bring light to the circumstances that can make us feel this way, and touch upon the ways that we can help each other feel less alone! So pour yourself a matcha and jo...
Sep 25, 2021•18 min
Join us for an honest conversation about relationships & love in part 2 of our ‘truth or drink’ episode 🥂 We open up about the highs and lows of being in a relationship/single in your 20s, question the concept of marriage & divorce, and touch on how a women’s worth in society is measured by all of this! So pour yourself a matcha and join us! If you want to reach out to us or see any recent updates you can follow us on @thematchadiaries.💚
Sep 11, 2021•37 min
The tea (or in this case champagne) quite literally gets spilled in this episode... get ready for a messy 'truth or drink' episode with cara and leo! 🥂 We answer questions from "what was your most embarrassing moment" to "what are your thoughts about sex before marriage"... and we definitely don't hold back. Get ready for our most honest chat yet (and potentially damaging to your ears)... So pour yourself a matcha and join us! If you want to reach out to us or see any recent updates you can fol...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Why do some people love and others hate confrontation? And if you (like Leo) hate confrontation, how can you get better at it?? We tackle these, and many other, questions in this episode all about confrontation! We start by discussing our own experiences with confrontation and how we handle confrontations with family, friends, colleagues and even strangers! We also did some research into the different conflict management types and ways people deal with confrontation - whether it is through compr...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 2 min
WE'RE BACK - SEASON 2 We are so excited to be back for Season 2 as we have so many exciting episodes planned and lots of amazing guests joining us!! In this week's episode, after a little catch up, we share our personal experiences living away from home, and how this has impacted our identities. Over the past few weeks, Leo and I have both had some realisations that have really made us think about how we cope being away from our “home” and in some sense the sacrifices we’ve had to make to experi...
Aug 18, 2021•57 min
This week's episode is all about OVERTHINKING! 🥴 We've all been there, we've all done it ... and we all want to do it less! So this is exactly what we'll be talking about in this episode. We talk about the areas we (and you guys) most commonly overthink, why overthinking actually isn't doing you any good and some ways to stop overthinking (or at least try to). If you ever want to get in touch with us or contribute to one of our episodes, make sure to message over on us on instagram ( @thematcha...
Jul 09, 2021•47 min
This week's episode is a chatty jumble of everything that's recently been living rent free in our heads! 🤪 We give some general life updates, diving into the highs & lows of our lives. From confidence lows, body image worries to our recent favourites, summer goals and even giving our initial thoughts on the new season of UK love island - this episode covers it all! ✨ If you ever want to get in touch with us or contribute to one of our episodes, make sure to message over on us on instagram (...
Jul 02, 2021•48 min
Hot girl summer ... everyone is talking about it but what does it even mean? 🌞 In this week's episode, we chat about all things summer and specifically... hot girl summer! Our thoughts on this pop-culture phrase, our summer goals, favorite summer songs, summer foods and even our own confidence struggles we deal with in the warmer weather. ✨ So pour yourself an iced matcha and get ready for a fun, girly chit chat episode! And if you ever want to get in touch with us, make sure to message over on...
Jun 23, 2021•41 min
This weeks episode is going to be a very chatty one! Cara talks about her experiences adjusting to work life, shares what its like living with your significant other, and ends the episode talking all things romanticising your life - Why should we do it and how to do it. Let's help each other be the main characters this summer heheh. So... pour yourself a matcha and we hope you enjoy listening! 🍵 Follow us on instagram (@thematchadiaries) for all our updates or to let us know your thoughts on th...
Jun 16, 2021•28 min
In this episode we dive into the weird feeling that is being in a little funk! We discuss some of the shared reasons we all get into funks every now and then. Leo provides some insights into the role that our hormones play when it comes to those feelings of being in a slump! We then talk about our favourite ways and practices of bridging over those weird feelings! Thank you to all our friends over on instagram for engaging with this topic and sharing all of your really great pieces of advice! So...
Jun 09, 2021•53 min
Let us normalise going to therapy. This week is Leo's first solo episode, so let us all send her some love! In this weeks episode, Leo opens up about her experiences with therapy. Leo shares why she started therapy, the biggest lessons she has learnt and shares how you can also find your own therapist! We think this is a really important topic that we shouldn't shy away from. Therapy is healing, healthy, and should never be something you feel ashamed about! Let us talk about it.. because its oka...
Jun 02, 2021•33 min
Stop looking for external validation and start living for YOU! ✨ In this weeks episode we are talking about all things confidence! Why is it such an attractive feature in people? Why does it consume such a big part of our lives? We asked our friends over on instagram a couple of questions and got to really dive into the shared experiences in our lives where we wish we were more confident. We dive into the route causes when it comes to lacking confidence and how important it is to shift our minds...
May 26, 2021•45 min
Resources: https://free-palestine.carrd.co/ https://instagram.com/theimeu / https://instagram.com/subhi.taha?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/eye.on.palestine?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.instagram.com/jewishoncampus/ https://www.instagram.com/jewishvoiceforpeace/ If you have any further resources you think would be helpful for us to share, please DM us. 💚...
May 21, 2021•23 min
Yoga is more than just an instagram trend!! In this episode we are joined by the lovely Filipa, the founder of viryaretreat , a yoga and mindfulness retreat in Portugal that will be taking place this July! In this episode, Filipa challenges the stereotypes which come with being a yoga teacher, and the practice of yoga in general - touching on perfectionism and body image. She discusses her personal relationship with yoga, how it slowly became an important aspect of how she lives her life, and ho...
May 12, 2021•49 min
Disappointment ... We've all felt it at one point in our lives and know what an awful feeling it can be, especially if you don't know how to deal with it in the best way! 💚 That is exactly why this week's episode is all about disappointment. From how to deal with job application struggles, the disappointment of not sticking to goals, disappointing yourself emotionally, to being disappointed by others - we truly cover it all! ✨ So... pour yourself a matcha and we hope you enjoy listening! 🍵 Fol...
May 05, 2021•41 min
Is discovering your authentic self as easy as it seems? ✨ In this episode we are joined by the lovely girls Emma and Maya from the ME time podcast, as we dive heavy into all things authenticity! Check out part 1 x In part 2, we open up about the complexities of discovering your authenticity, and the intricacies of questioning your thoughts and beliefs. We discuss the role that confidence in being comfortable with your authentic self! We share our stories and thoughts on how to navigate being aut...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min
This week's episode is true to our podcast name.... an audio diary all about keeping a physical diary! 💚 In this week's episode we dive deep into the topic of journalling - from our personal stories, it's benefits, the different types of journalling, our favorite journal prompts and so much more! We also reflect on the Unjaded Jade's Reset Challenge we recently participated in (which included daily journal prompts and meditations), how this impacted us and changed our outlook on journalling. 💭...
Apr 21, 2021•47 min
How often do you catch yourself saying you're stressed to others? Are you in a constant state of stress? If you answered yes, then this episode is definitely for you. We dive into what Stress actually is and the common ways that it presents itself (albeit emotionally or physically). We discuss the major causes of stress in our lives by sharing some of our personal experiences, and finally end the episode with our recommendations on how to manage stress (we even bring light to stoicism and its pr...
Apr 14, 2021•59 min
Ever wondered what would happen if you are suddenly stuck in lockdown with a stranger turned flatmate? This week Leo and her flatmate Ellie spill the tea and share their advice on navigating new living situations. This week's episode is a bit of a different one, as Cara is moving house (eeep exciting🎉) so Leo is joined by her flatmate who moved in just a few weeks before lockdown started in March 2020... without either of them knowing each other beforehand. This episode covers it all - from fun...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min
This week’s episode is a fun one!! 💌 To celebrate us hitting 1k followers on Instagram, this episode is our first ever listener Q&A. From lighthearted questions, such as ‘what are our favorite quotes’ or ‘what is your favorite thing about each other’ - to more serious ones, like ‘what are our greatest fears’ and ‘have we ever felt pressured to live up to someone’s expectations’... we cover them all! 💚 So pour yourself a matcha and get to know us better through this chatty Q&A. 🍵 Follo...
Apr 01, 2021•56 min
