the matcha diaries

Dive into the complex world of seeking validation from others. The hosts reflect on how this desire infiltrates childhood, friendships, and identity, revealing the psychological toll it takes. They discuss the influence of social media, where curated lives can amplify the need for approval. Personal anecdotes shed light on how career choices and upbringing shape our quest for worthiness. Expect a candid exploration of emotional costs and the journey toward self-acceptance, setting the stage for deeper insights in part two.

this week’s episode is a whirlwind. leo takes us behind the scenes of her surreal work trip to the monaco grand prix — think superyachts, free drinks from restaurant owners, awkward encounters with billionaires, unexpected dance battles with martin garrix, and even spotting jeff bezos on her boat. yes, really.but in true matcha diaries fashion, we balance this with reflection — from the absurdity of wealth culture to craving a quiet moment with a book on a bench. we also chat about high school reunions, summer nostalgia, the picture of dorian gray, and cara’s wholesome time back home in Jordan. it’s a chaotic, juicy, and very real episode!link to tuscany airbnb's website is here & to their instagram here! (gooo & check them out, you won't regret it hihi) 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! ☕ Thinking of joining our BOOK CLUB? We’d love to have you! Check it out  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! for advertising opportunities, or you don't have any social media and want to chat, please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠

welcome back to your favourite cozy corner of the internet where we chat about life, books, love, and everything in between. in this week’s episode, we’re finally sharing our 2025 summer tbr with you!we’re talking about all the books we’re manifesting into our summer reading piles, plus some of our absolute faves from last summer that deserve a spot on your list too. from escapist romances and hot literary fiction to reflective reads - this is your official guide to the books we’ll be reading by the pool, on the plane, or curled up with an iced matcha on the sofa.we also share some honest opinions (as always), including the books that didn’t quite hit and the ones that had us actuallyscreaming. expect bookish chaos, summer vibes, and some questionable language counts (looking at you, colleen hoover).as always, we’d love to know: what’s on your summer tbr? let us know in the comments or drop us a message on instagram 💌Books We Want to Read This Summer:​The Summer Will Be Different – Carley Fortune​Meet Me at the Lake – Carley Fortune​My Brilliant Friend – Elena Ferrante​They're Going to Love You – Meg Howrey​The Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde​Such a Fun Age – Kiley Reid​Adelaide – Genevieve Wheeler​Funny Story – Emily Henry​Great Big Beautiful Life – Emily Henry​Atmosphere: A Love Story – Taylor Jenkins Reid​Sounds Like Love – Ashley Poston​The Safe Keep – Jael van der Wouden​The Nightingale – Kristin Hannah​Problematic Summer Romance – Ali Hazelwood​Between Us – Mhairi McFarlane​Dschamilja – Chingiz Aitmatov​Hard Land – Benedict Wells Books We Loved Last Summer (2024 & 2023):​One Golden Summer – Carley Fortune​Every Summer After – Carley Fortune​Seven Year Slip – Ashley Poston ★ TMD approved​Funny Story – Emily Henry​The Summer Job – Lizzy Dent ★ Highly recommended summer vibes​Carpe Diem – Autumn Cornwell ★ For the travel girlies​Save Me series – Mona Kasten​Beach Read – Emily Henry​A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – Holly Jackson ★ If you want mystery with YA vibes​Ellen Hildebrand novels (any of them—perfect for the beach)​My Brilliant Friend – Elena Ferranteto 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! ☕Thinking of joining our BOOK CLUB? We’d love to have you! Check it out  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!for advertising opportunities, or you don't have any social media and want to chat, please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠

this week on the podcast, I’m joined by a very special guest — my twin sister Yara 🤍from afternoon chats over tea to honest reflections on heartbreak, burnout, and building a life that feels like yours — this episode is all about what it means to live with intention.we talk about:​creating a home that reflects who you are (and why Yara ditched the TV for a projector + books)​why moving on after a breakup has no timeline — and how to come back home to yourself​what work-life balance actually looks like in your 20s ​letting go of timelines and learning to embrace the messy, nonlinear path of real life​the joy, chaos, and closeness of growing up with a twin — and how we’ve both grown into wildly different, fully ourselves peoplethis episode is soft, silly, vulnerable, and grounding — a little reminder that you’re allowed to take your time, change your mind, and choose yourself every step of the way. 💌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! ☕thinking of joining our BOOK CLUB? We’d love to have you! Check it out  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!for advertising opportunities, or you don't have any social media and want to chat, please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠

this week’s episode is a very special one — i’m (leo) joined by my high school bestie Alexa for a nostalgic and pretty vulnerable conversation about who we used to be, who we’ve become & what we’d tell our younger selves. from crying over boys to learning how to stop craving male validation, from incessantly comparing ourselves to finding self-worth in our twenties — this one’s for the girls who like us are still healing (from) their teenage selves. so grab a drink, get cosy & join us for a little trip down memory lane. 💌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! ☕Thinking of joining our BOOK CLUB? We’d love to have you! check it out  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!for advertising opportunities, or you don't have any social media and want to chat, please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠

we thought it was about time we did a truly honest check-in with you guys & ourselves about our relationships with arguably THE most important person in our lives: OURSELVES. we talk about our current thoughts on body image, our relationship to food (TW! please don't listen if you think thiscould trigger you in any way <3) & who we are to our core. we talk through the following prompts & would loveeee if you guys take the time to think about (or maybe even journal) what your own answers to these questions would be. ​ honest check-in: How would you describe your relationship with yourself right now? What are you struggling with—and what are you proud of?​on a scale from 0 to 100%, where would you say your relationship with your body and food is at the moment?​if someone were to describe you to a stranger, what would you hope they say?​how could you show yourself more love right now?as always, we really hope you enjoy the episode andare sending you so sooo much love!!  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 'the end of loneliness' by benedict wells). if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠

in this episode, we're sharing some recent 'embarrassing' (yet empowering) stories! leo talks the time she accidentally booked herself into an advanced ballet class, even though she’s a beginner—and how she powered through the entire class anyway. It’s all about stepping out of your comfort zone, embracing the awkwardness, and laughing at yourself in the process. .then cara opens up about how she struggled to complete a 5k, took a moment to cry, but reminded herself that it’s okay to have both high and low running days. It's a cozy chat about embracing the uncomfortable, allowing ourselves to feel the lows, and pushing through with grace.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 'the end of loneliness' by benedict wells).if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

meet Dennis! a stranger who Leo met in Thailand who kindly agreed to share his story in a spontaneous, funny, yet open-hearted conversation.in just 30 minutes, Dennis talks about what inspired him to travel, how his career path changed, what being a father has taught him, what he might do differently if he had the chance, and what he treasures most about connecting with people from all around the world throughout his life.this episode is a heartwarming reminder of how powerful it can be to simply say hello to a stranger. it's all about human connection, the value of slowing down, and the beauty of learning from someone else’s story. so take a pause with us, join Leo on the beach in Thailand, and let’s get to know Dennis.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 'the end of loneliness' by benedict wells).if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠logo credit: @french75studio

this episode is a cosy chat about the idea that good attracts more good—and vice versa too. we also get into being a pessimist vs an optimist and .... does luck even exist (we lowkey get kinda existential) ??we end the episode by answering one of your listener questions "how to get past the initial stages of friendship to make deeper connections"! <3the podcast episode leo recommends is linked here. 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 'the end of loneliness' by benedict wells).if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠logo credit: @french75studio

we’re back baby! in this episode, we’re sharing some slow moments & big thoughts - from leo’s reflections on her recent trip to thailand, to cara’s week of solo dates and solo joy’s! plus, we spiral into pop culture rants — katy perry’s space mission, hailey bieber “documentary” drama, and the sydney sweeney x glen powell ‘situationship’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! ☕Thinking of joining our BOOK CLUB? We’d love to have you! Check it out  ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!for advertising opportunities, or you don't have any social media and want to chat, please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠