TW: This episode includes mentions of self-harm, sexual assault and suicide, as well as references to violence, so if any of these topics are even remotely triggering to you, definitely skip this ep & join us for one of our future ones <3 this episode is the first in our 'researchy' series where we dig into a topic we want to know more about and share with you what we learn! and as the title says we dug into our female RAGE this week. we discuss the definition of the term, why it&...
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 7 min
in this quick episode, we have a quick catch up with you guys sharing how we are, our recent film/series favourites, and also go into a little ramble about how we have been feeling recently about online negativity. 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 want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here...
Feb 21, 2024•29 min
happy valentine's day ❤️ in this episode we share some of your anonymous dating stories (some happy endings and others not so happy - but all the more juicyy). we also answer some of your advice questions regarding breakups, being ready to date & dating without experience. we hope you feel special today (and every other day) whether you are spending it with friends, with your partner, or even with yourself. LOVE YOURSELF a little extra today heheeh. to stay up to date on our lives, contr...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min
in this episode we asked the wonderful author Rachel Greenlaw.. all the question we selfishly wanted to know about what it is like being an author (especially a fantasy & romantasy author) !! Rachel Greenlaw, the author of “One Christmas Morning” and the upcoming book “Compass and Blade” (which comes out on the 29th of February), dives into her journey as an author. She shares her writing process and inspirations, specifically when it comes to world building & the romantic arcs of her ch...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 12 min
we just want to say SORRY IN ADVANCE for this whole episode bc we're not lying when we say this might be our most chaotic and unhinged episode yet. (and ngl we couldn't even muster up the courage to listen to it again all the way through, so best of luck to you listeners bc who knows what we say in this episode) we do answer some fun advice q's in this ep, from how to deal with feeling low on your period, how to let go of someone you still have love for & many moreeee!! to stay u...
Jan 31, 2024•46 min
In this episode, cara dives into the topic of struggling to make genuine connections: self-discovery: she unpacks the challenges faced when leaving familiar surroundings and entering new social circles. the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of cultural differences and societal expectations. instant connections vs. effortful relationships: the gut feeling of instant connections and the pondering of why some relationships require more effort. cara emphasises the value of gett...
Jan 24, 2024•31 min
join our morning thoughts as we dive deep into our nuanced experiences on entering our mid-late twenties. After just turning 25 and 26, we unpack themes of internalised misogyny, beauty standards, existentialism, and the evolving perspectives on aging. in this episode we reflect on our awareness of internalised misogyny and discuss the representation of 'older' women in media. we share the complexities of growing up and all that comes with it. to stay up to date on our lives, contribute ...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min
EEPPP how is it already time for our first episode of 2024 and in our opinion its ICONIC. 2024… we feel excited, nervous, scared, and grateful for everything that is to come. join us as we continue with our tradition and 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. We also discuss the ways in which we want to push ourselves out of our comfort zone this year! If you would like to join us in this...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min
✨ skip to 01:08 to listen to all of your voice notes! ✨ if you've been following our podcast for a while (aka for more than a year), you already know the drill with our end of year episodes!!! every year (this is our third year doing this now ... wth!!), we answer the same journal prompts and, most importantly, ask YOU GUYS what's one thing you've learnt this year. listen out for some familiar voices & even a musical reflection on the year from one of you. thank you from the bott...
Jan 01, 2024•2 hr 30 min
we can't believe this is our final podmas episode EEP!!! In this q&a styled episode we answer some of your questions around: living in the moment and living intentionally how our friendship has changed now that we are long distance girlies our all time favourite book our advice on how to keep spirits up when feeling down during the christmas season we honestly loved doing this podmas series and we hope you enjoyed it just as much <3 to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to futur...
Dec 23, 2023•53 min
In this solo episode I share all the things I am going to try do to find balance and stillness in the winter/festive season. From setting boundaries and saying ‘NO’, digital detoxes, setting intentions & removing guilt. 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 want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here current book of the mo...
Dec 21, 2023•26 min
this episode we're joined by my friend isabella to talk all about being single in your twenties during the holiday season.. but also beyond! we chat about: how to not feel 'behind' about your dating experience learning to appreciate being single how to stop seeking male validation learning about romantic love from platonic love solo date ideas safe to say it's a good one!!! 💋 you can follow isabella here or listen to her podcast here . p.s. apologies about the audio quality, tha...
Dec 19, 2023•57 min
grab yourself a hot drink & get COSY because we're reading you a christmas story in today's episode! we read 'the gift of the magi' by o'henry (a story that growing up i've always been told about by my grandma, aka you already know it's a good one). we hope you enjoy this slightly different style of episode & it makes u feel the festive spirit (as it definitely did for us!). and as promised, if you're interested in reading more stories linking them all below. the gift of the magi - o. henry http...
Dec 17, 2023•16 min
this episode is for those of you who maybe haven't been as organised as you would have liked to be and still are SCRAMBLING for some last minute present ideas for christmas! we share sooo many gift ideas we have for this year, as well as our favourite gifts we've given & received.. 99.999% guarantee that there'll be something in this list which someone in your life will love hehe <3 and even if it should be too late for christmas this year, then these still apply for any gift ...
Dec 15, 2023•44 min
get to know what christmas is really like for cara&leo's family in this personal cosy podmas episode. We share some of the routines, traditions (some are way over the top), and our favourite memories!x 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 want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here current book of the month is 'ir...
Dec 13, 2023•41 min
have you ever wondered how christmas traditions differed across the globe? in this episode we share some of the traditions that we found out (from book sharing in Iceland, KFC in Japan, to camels in Syria) we cover lots... we also share some insight into christmas origins, christmas markets, the origins of santa being red...and most importantly share YOUR christmas traditions!! to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us on i...
Dec 11, 2023•49 min
TW: we talk about disordered eating and ED's in this episode! if you think this might even be slightly triggering to you, please don't listen and just skip to one of our other podmas episodes <333 as we've talked about in some of our previous episodes, we both had our fair share of experiences with this topic (unfortunately!) - so upon listener request we thought this would be an important one to talk about. in this episode we dive into our own experience, current mindset, advice ...
Dec 09, 2023•29 min
this podmas episode is a bit more of a serious topic but one we really enjoyed talking about! it can be way too easy to compare ourselves or feel like we're missing out on something at any point in the year... but the christmas season really intensifies it. that's why in this ep we dive into our thoughts, personal experience over the years & some (hopefully semi helpful) advice <3 to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls d...
Dec 07, 2023•52 min
this one is for all our tmd book lovers
Dec 05, 2023•36 min
join us in podmas episode #2 as we chat through our TBW (to be watched) christmas movies and series list!! for the month of december, we'll be uploading 12 episodes of festive, cosy content and we couldn't be more excited !!🎄 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 want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here current book of the m...
Dec 03, 2023•35 min
PODMAS IS HEREEEE!!! for the month of december, we'll be uploading 12 episodes of festive, cosy content and we couldn't be more excited !! (be prepared to be absolutely SICK of our voices 🤧). kicking it off with a classic - our winter/christmas bucket list! hope you enjoyyyyy and let us know whats on YOUR bucket list🎄 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! ☕ ...
Dec 01, 2023•33 min
Have you ever taken a HORRIBLE photo of yourself and It ruins your day?? Been there.. done that… In this episode we share a recent experience that cara had with a “bad” photo and all the thoughts that came up after that. We discuss why things like that should not matter and check in on how we are feeling overall with our confidence & self-esteem, and sharing some advice that we have learnt along the way. to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your tho...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min
you asked & we responded!! in this ep, i'm joined by my girlfriends to chat all about what's going on in YOUR lives & the love/friendship dilemmas that are taking up your brain space rn. amongst other things, we address: how to deal with income differences (aka how to date a broke man) how to know if you like someone, or just the idea of them how to meet people organically (not on dating apps) how to open up to people, especially if you've been hurt in the past how to know wh...
Nov 22, 2023•54 min
In this week's episode we are so excited to share our experiences living with our current boyfriends (cara who has practically been living with her bf since the beginning, and Leo who shares her recent experiences after moving in for two months now!) what are the things that make it work? what are some challenges? how to know if you are ready to move in with your partner? what if it doesn't work? in this episode we discuss it all and share some pieces of advice that we have learnt along ...
Nov 15, 2023•56 min
in this very thought provoking episode (at least we thought so!) we discuss the notion of 'the right path' and discuss the following... -is there such thing as a right path? -what are the things to look out for when questioning this? (values, morals, happiness) -being complacent/comfortable even if things don't feel 'right' -the instability of life means that 'paths' are always changing we discuss the privilege of being able to make changes in your life to better your...
Nov 10, 2023•43 min
join us this november morning for a cosy chat about life lately, highs & lows anddddd a big ol` book chat! we talk current favourites, book club and our november tbr. let us know yours!! 🧸 (also pls excuse leo's dryer that is popping off in the first 2 mins - promise it goes away after that!!) 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 wan...
Nov 01, 2023•39 min
let's be honest... what do we actually know about our own cycles and periods?? for me the answer is, shockingly little which is why i was so excited to record this episode!! this (VIDEO!!) episode we're joined by the amazing siera and clara co-founders of 'girl you need to know this', an amazing women's health community with the purpose of making women's health actually UNDERSTANDABLE and easily accessible (i know it's great right??). we talk about our personal experi...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min
in this cosy morning episode, cara and leo answer your advice questions around all things love, relationships, crushes and moree! we answer the following questions: how to deal with parents disapproval/judgement of people you date? how do you know whether you actually like a guy romantically or you simply like the idea of them? how to stop putting unrealistic expectations on your s/o? how to approach a guy? or should I wait for someone else to make the first move? and of course a question we cou...
Oct 11, 2023•59 min
this episode is a cosy one! grab a hot drink and sit down with us as we chat about new beginnings (leo officially lives in amsterdam now !), making friends as adults & pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones. 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 want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here! for september we will be reading the fourth wing by...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In this weeks super cute and wholesome episode ( editing cara thinks so atleast ) leo's not so little brother joins the podcast to answering YOUR questions in a very throwback style siblings q&a way! leo and goya share what it was like growing up together, their experiences with comparison, handling conflict, and how their relationship has changed through the years. leo then reflects on her highschool experience whilst goya shares how he feels about it in the midst of it all. as promised...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min
