How are you... really? A week ago we did a little check in and asked how you are all feeling. Unfortunately a big chunk of the responses we got back had to do with not feeling too well, lacking motivation, being exhausted, overwhelmed, drained, and feeling sad. In this episode we wanted to sit down and respond to you guys. We discuss the importance of finding beauty and happiness in the little things, and share the things we actively do to make our days better. Leo discusses how the practice of ...
Oct 11, 2022•54 min
Who really needs Lorelai and Rory, when you've got this episode! In this Gilmore Girls styled episode, we are joined by Leo and her lovely mama, Virginia. Join them as they sit together drinking some green tea on their little weekend getaway in Holland, where Virginia shares some motherly advice all about being in your 20's, forming relationships, trusting your intuition, being a mother, loving yourself, and so much more. you also get a little insight into what Leo was like as a child, some favo...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 4 min
YES I KNOW ... A 28 minute episode.... definitely a give away that this week's episode is a solo one with Cara!! As someone who experiences seasonal sadness, i really wanted to spend some time thinking of ways that I want to make the most out of the colder months / autumn, and so i thought I'd bring you along... Join me and sit down with my thoughts as I try and pinpoint the habits and routines that I want to start implementing as we enter the new season to make sure I don't become a little herm...
Sep 25, 2022•28 min
SPOILER ALERT: We have two biiiig announcements that we share with you guys in this episode (listen for more info hehehe) !! This episode is all about the B word ... breakups. They can break your heart, crush your spirits and sometimes make you feel so hopeless and alone, which is exactly why we wanted to make this episode! We share our own personal experiences with breakups, as well as our top tips to help you, not only get over a breakup, but reframe your opinion of them and make it an opportu...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min
POV: you’re our housemate and we’re sitting on our living room floor drinking chai and debriefing about life. This episode I’m joined by my two (three if you count Michael’s guest appearance) besties/housemates for a chaotic chat about everything under the sun. Some topics we discuss are: how we’re dealing with the cost of living crisis balancing work, responsibilities and life wanting to finding a passion project contraception/going hormone free (clearly this is a topic on the front of my mind ...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Have you ever had a dream that left you feeling weird the next day but you couldn't quite put your finger on the reason why? Well, I (leo here) had one of those recently - which got us talking & thinking about the meaning behind our dreams and how the subconscious can sometimes harbour long forgotten or deeply buried feelings... So we decided to do some research into the topic... and boy are we glad we did! In this episode we share our findings about the subconscious (obviously with the cave...
Sep 04, 2022•49 min
First off - we want to say we're SO sorry about the audio quality, Cara had to record on her phone because she’s at home in Jordan (😍), but we still wanted to upload the episode because we loved recording it... So we hope you still enjoy listening!! In this episode we do something we’ve not done in this way before! We react to an article which seems to contradict the whole principle of our podcast?? We’ll link the article here , so you can have a read along with us. We discuss the topics of: Ar...
Aug 28, 2022•44 min
This episode is definitely a listen for when you're on your hot girl walk! We felt so empowered after recording this episode and felt ready to care a little less about what others think and trust who we are a lot more xx In this episode, we address... Where we're at with confidence at the moment How confidence makes every aspect of your life better - friendships, appearances, not being afraid to be your true self The spotlight effect where people tend to overestimate how much others notice aspec...
Aug 14, 2022•44 min
TW: this episode contains mentions of domestic abuse and physical violence This episode is is giving '3am car chats with your bestie' vibes.. thanks to your anonymously submitted questions we talked about some SUCH good topics that really made us think... what would you say to 15 year old you? what is your biggest dream? how do you get conversations to go past small talk? what's the meaning of life? what to do if a guy likes you...but you're not interested in guys? how to get out of a toxic/abus...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min
In this very special episode, Leo is joined by the one and only Michael Kinder (a very close friend of both of us + Leo’s future housemate) to answer all the questions about dating that you’ve wanted to get a guys opinion on! We wanted to stick to our Sunday uploads, so we decided that it would be super cool if Leo recorded an episode whilst she was in Greece (hence the background noise - we’re sorry if this bothers you a little x)! Definitely listen to this episode if you want to hear some of M...
Jul 31, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Welcome back to part 2 of us reacting to things you do/did in your life because of societal pressures! In this short chatty episode, we dive into more juicy topics like dating pressures at a young age.. we talk about the power of movies and books and the role it played in making us feel pressured to date and find "the one" at such a young age... We discuss the pressures of dressing a certain way to fit in and finally the pressure to shave in today's society. Why is it a thing? Why is that more "...
Jul 24, 2022•21 min
Hopefully not too soon for another catch up xx In this episode we were meant to be reacting to things you do/did in your life because of societal pressure, but as always we ended up catching up about a lot more - Cara opens up about recently feeling anxious about little things that never used to make her anxious, Leo shares her horror landlord story ( she was almost going to be homeless) and feeling overwhelmed, and finally we dive into career & uni societal pressures! Look out for a part 2 ...
Jul 17, 2022•46 min
In the 4th episode of our matcha chat series, Cara dives into hustle culture exposing not only how toxic it is ( shocker right!? ) but how glorified and ingrained it is in today's society. What is the actual point of hustling? Doesn't it just cause burnout ? and WHY is prioritising our personal lives not good enough??.. Cara talks about the it all in this episode, even touching on the anti hustle movement and how we should all spend some time defining what success looks like to us and only us ;)...
Jul 10, 2022•25 min
From 'having to kill to know if you're a psychopath', to 'covid tests ACTUALLY feeling good?!' .. we cover it all in this episode as we discuss YOUR unpopular opinions. In this episode, we react to the unpopular opinions that you shared with us on our Instagram. We definitely had a few controversial and juicy topics, and Leo and I crossed heads on a few as we shared our honest thoughts! We had lots of fun recording this episode as we felt like we got to know you all a little bit better. So... pl...
Jul 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Our first ever book club episode!! Ahh 💚 📖 In this episode we discuss all things Book Lovers by Emily Henry. We dive into our favourite parts of the book (ones that made us cry or gave us goosebumps) , our least favourite bits, Nora's character as a protagonist, and how the book compares to the classic hallmark movies! We also share who we think would be perfect for the part if this were to ever turn into a movie or TV show. Now onto the next one!! This coming month we will be reading the fant...
Jun 26, 2022•54 min
... and we're back with another catch up! In this episode we were originally meant to be only reacting to your friendship breakups (pt 2 of our episode two weeks ago) but ended up talking about so much more - our controversial celeb opinions, finding food freedom/old disordered eating patterns, how to react to family members commenting on your appearance & lots more! After we finished recording this one, we both said that this felt like an OG matcha diaries episode - just us two chatting, co...
Jun 19, 2022•56 min
Whilst Cara is enjoying the sunshine & family time in beautiful Jordan, I (Leo) take the mic and get REAL about my current relationship status and emotions. This episode is part life catch up, part listener Q&A - with questions discussed including: how did i meet my boyfriend? (full story time included 🤪) how to maintain long distance communication successfully? is it natural for number of friends to decrease in adulthood? how to be satisfied with yourself in times of transition (e.g. s...
Jun 08, 2022•48 min
This episode is a juicy/sad/pensive/chaotic one! If there's one thing that hurts even more than romantic breakups, its friendship ones. Those are so often the ones we can't stop wondering and thinking about ... even years later! So we asked our listeners to submit their friendship breakups on our instagram and reacted to them on the podcast (obviously whilst also giving our unsolicited advice and sharing our own experiences). So... please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy listening! 🍵 Follow us ...
May 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min
When we asked on our instagram for episode topics you'd be interested to hear, a lot of them were about some type of change - in jobs, in location, in relationships, in bodies etc. So we thought we'd combine them all into one big ol' episode all about CHANGE. Especially in our twenties, we are having to confront different types of changes - moving away from home, going from being a student to a young professional, growing apart from certain friendships or watching our bodies age for the first ti...
May 09, 2022•57 min
Welcome back to episode 2 of our “matcha chats” series - episodes that are filled with heart-spilling topics we care about and want to get off our chests! This week is a little different to our usual episodes, as it will just be me, Cara <3 I thought I would sit down and do a chatty episode on a topic that i know is super relatable, and essentially something that in the past year or so I’ve noticed is taking over me in ways that i don’t want it to. This episode is all about negative self talk...
Apr 29, 2022•26 min
We can’t believe you assumed that! 😱 🤪 In this week’s chit chatty episode, we asked YOU to share your assumptions of us, and we're not surprised, it got Juicy… Are we entirely straight? Is Cara a lot more introverted/shy than Leo? Are we BAD at giving advice to friends and family? We answer it all whilst also giving some updates on how we are feeling at the moment (overwhelmed & all) x If you’re looking for something light and easy to listen to then this episode is just right for you! So p...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 6 min
The long awaited part 2 of our self sabotage episode! If you haven't listened to the first part please do check it out 💚. In part 1, we understood what it really means to be self sabotaging, we uncovered what these behaviours and patterns may look like and shared our own personal experiences.. In this weeks episode, we dive into the science behind it and understand why our brains are wired this way. We find out what are the common causes such as patterns learned in childhood, fear of failure, o...
Apr 13, 2022•53 min
Do you experience a lot of negative self talk? Do you avoid things a lot? Procrastinate through mindless scrolling? and chronically worry? Then you might be self sabotaging and you don't even know it! Self sabotage occurs when we destroy ourselves physically, mentally, or emotionally to hinder our own success and wellbeing by undermining personal goals and values.. it can be conscious behaviour or unconscious, and presents itself in many different facets of a persons everyday life ( I.e romantic...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 20 min
As the days are getting longer and we're past the worst of the cold winter months.. more than ever we want to consciously make the most of the coming spring. That’s what this episode is all about - going into these (hopefully) warmer months with better habits, mindsets and in general a brighter attitude. Join us as we share some positive habits we want to implement but also share our thoughts on the darker side of spring. We talk about dealing with burnout whilst wanting to make the most of the ...
Mar 16, 2022•58 min
Welcome to the second instalment of “Ask Cara & Leo” - our bestie style advice series. This episode is about a topic we feel very passionate about ... our mental health. A few of our listener questions we answer are: - “what advice would you give someone who doesn’t feel like their good enough?” - “how to react to people making comments about your body?” - “when to know you need to start therapy?” - “how to rest without feeling guilty?” As always, we want to caveat that we are in no way prof...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Welcome to "Ask Cara & Leo" - the first instalment in our bestie style advice series. Starting off with a topic we can all use some advice on from time to time - this episode is all about relationships, love & dating. 🤭 We give our thoughts on long distance relationships, handling trauma in relationships, how to know whether to give things a go with a person vs when it's better to set boundaries… and lots more! So now… please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy. We REALLY enjoyed this form...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 32 min
Welcome back to a new episode of the matcha diaries! Or if you're new here.. a big hello from us! This week we're back with a bit of a different episode. We're joined by the lovely Amy from @uol.art as she gives us an insight into her life as an artist and her experiences showcasing her content online. In this really cosy episode, Amy opens up about her familiarity with comparison, being self critical and how she uses her art as a way of self expression. We also touch on online criticism as a wh...
Feb 14, 2022•55 min
Do you ever feel like things just keep piling up and you have so much to do and it just gets a little too much? Cause same... In this week's episode, We open up about our experiences with feeling overwhelmed, and try to answer the "Why" question. Is it society that's making us this way?... Or is it part of our psychology?... We did some research into this so you won't have too! To finish off the episode, we share some of the ways that we try to deal with being overwhelmed in a healthier and more...
Feb 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Welcome to our new “matcha chats” series - episodes that are filled with heart-spilling and chatting as if we were on FaceTime about topics we care about. This week is a little different to our usual episodes, as Leo is alone on the mic talking about recent life events, overthinking (and how she’s been dealing with it) and … most importantly her favourite books! Go to 18:08 if you want to skip straight to the book chat (which is divided into the genres: self-help, psychological thrillers, fantas...
Jan 27, 2022•44 min
“Self hate and self love exist on a powerful scale and each choice has an extremely different outcome. And I think it’s really easy to think you’re acting from one, when really it’s coming from the other.” - @its_nicolettemarie In this episode we are joined by Nikki Jahnke, a lovely registered nurse and health coach. Saying that Nikki has a way with her words is an understatement. Her words are thought provoking, inspirational, and allow you to look deep inside yourself! We cover it all in this ...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min
