

the matcha diaries
cara and leo
Welcome to the matcha diaries - our spoken diary on how to survive your twenties (semi) sane.
Each week we'll be discussing different topics that are close to our hearts. From finding self-love, navigating relationships, to all things mental health.
So pour yourself a matcha and hang out with us as we get deep and motivate each other to be the best versions of ourselves. ☕
Each week we'll be discussing different topics that are close to our hearts. From finding self-love, navigating relationships, to all things mental health.
So pour yourself a matcha and hang out with us as we get deep and motivate each other to be the best versions of ourselves. ☕
Episodes
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Aug 22, 2025 • 40min
the week of realising things
this episode does what it says in the tin (aka the title) because we both had MANY realisations this week - from realising our negative bias, wanting to be less self-centered, finding our purpose, setting unrealistic expectations to perfectionism - we chat about it all. 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 or here (leo's booktube) ! ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here - current book of the month is 'wild dark shore' by charlotte mcconaghy).if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com

Aug 18, 2025 • 41min
seasonal transitions aka goodbye summertime sadness
this episode is genuinely a girly catch up call where we yap about how we are feeling, how we want to try make the most out of the rest of summer (but also find ways to live slowly - which is something we CAN'T WAIT to have in autumn). we also talk about our recent reads, morning habits & our recent thoughts on alcohol/being sober.we also end this by giving advice to one of you lovely listeners <3 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

Aug 7, 2025 • 41min
self-sabotage? we don't know her anymore
in this episode (inspired by the amazing goes without saying episode) we break down our self criticism & self sabotage tendencies & HOW WE'RE GONNA TURN THAT SHIZZLE AROUND!!! 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.if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com

Aug 4, 2025 • 31min
what happens when you spend more time with your own thoughts
welcome to the digital detox diary entry #3... 1 month without social media to test my brain & see what happens ... JOIN ME!in this ep we do a lil check-in on how i've been feeling now that we're THREE weeks into this challenge - the highs AND the lows (coz trust me there've been some...). we're talking overthinking, what happens when you actually have time to sit with your feelings, new missions and some recs! also... my first yt video is up eeeek. you can find it here. daily journal prompts:how did i feel today?how did i spend my time?what inspired me today?what am i grateful for?recs:the crimson moth/heartless hunter duology by kristen ciccarelli the book of azrael by amber v. nicole@faithsreadingthings (cosy booktube channel)50 states in 50 days series if you want to join the challenge or just want to chat, please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.comto 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.

Jul 25, 2025 • 55min
team conrad or team jeremiah?
SPOILER ALERT FOR THE FIRST 2X EPS OF TSIP SEASON 3!! PROCEED WITH CAUTION AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! in this cosy catch up, ur basically on facetime with us as we break down the latest pop culture gossip, our thoughts & potentially controversial opinions... let us know your thoughts on everything we discussed!! 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 'atmosphere' by taylor jenkins reid).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

Jul 20, 2025 • 27min
are we missing friction in our lives? (also... let's read my old journals together)
digital detox ep 2! in this episode we catch up on how the first days of this 'experiment' have gone & ponder whether us as human beings are missing friction in our lives? aka have our lives become TOO convenient and streamlined, and is that actually ruining things for us? alsoo we talk a walk down memory lane & read my (leo's) old journal entries from 2020 (!) and 2023 and discuss what i actually want to learn from these past versions of me... if you're joining me so we can hold each other accountable, LET ME KNOW HOW IT'S GOING!! reply in the comments OR our email is: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com ☕also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here. our current book of the month is 'atmosphere' by taylor jenkins reid).

Jul 17, 2025 • 30min
we are what we consume (& do we really want to be our tiktok algorithms??)
we are BACK with the digital detox diaries - where i (leo) try to forcefully regain my grip on reality by logging out of the doomscrolling pits of hell that are instagram and tiktok ... this ep is an honest (albeit chaotic & naturally filled with the dramatics you already know me for) update on how i'm feeling, why i wanted to do this social media 'detox' in the first place, the concept of 'we are what we consume', creating > consuming, mindful media consumption & more. if you want to join me so we can hold each other accountable, LET ME KNOW!!! likewise let us know if you have any episode topic ideas you'd like us to deep dive on. reply in the comments OR our email is: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com ☕ also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join us here - current book of the month is 'atmosphere' by taylor jenkins reid).sources:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/screen-time/202502/doomscrolling-why-cant-we-stophttps://medium.com/@kerberj/do-television-characters-influence-our-identity-358c30f7b768https://www.psychetal.com/post/the-influence-movies-have-on-ushttp://zoelee98.substack.com/p/your-labubu-is-ruining-your-self?utm_source=%2Fsearch%2Fwe%2520are%2520what%2520we%2520consume&utm_medium=reader2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tY7Z53QJo8https://theneuroinsider.substack.com/p/desire-by-design?utm_source=%2Fsearch%2Fwe%2520are%2520what%2520we%2520consume&utm_medium=reader2

Jul 11, 2025 • 24min
the summer I turned pretty
the long awaited soft girl summer episode is finally here.. self love, comparison, and growing into yourself without apology. press play for a gentle reminder that you're enough ❤️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

Jul 3, 2025 • 32min
how to stop seeking external validation
this week (in the final part of our external validation series), we continue to deep dive into a topic that’s come up again and again across our episodes : seeking external validation. check out part 1 first, where we reflect on our own relationships with validation, how it’s shaped our childhoods, friendships, and identities. we also explore the psychology behind validation seeking.in part 2, we get into the emotional cost of it all and actually share some tips into how to stop seeking it! 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

Jun 25, 2025 • 55min
the validation trap: why we crave being liked & why its a lie
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.