the matcha diaries

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

in this (solo) episode, the lovely leo dives into the art of being alone — and actually loving it. from recent studies on solitude and why it can actually be essential, to leo’s personal favorite solo activities and thoughtful responses from our listeners, this episode is your guide to romanticising your alone time. whether you're learning to be more independent or already thriving in your solo era, we hope this chat leaves you feeling more grounded, inspired, and connected to yourself.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

sharing all the things we’re loving this spring – from new podcast obsessions to little movies/series getting us through the season. come join with us for a cozy catch-up on our current faves & recos! 🌸✨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

join us for a catch up about our recent highs & lows - from becoming a bridesmaid (!!), work/life stress, reading challenges to upcoming travel plans. 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 'days at the morison bookshop').if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠ logo credit: @french75studio

society shapes how we see ourselves—whether it’s beauty standards or the pressure to fit in. but as we get older, something shifts. we start questioning what actually matters to us versus what we’ve been conditioned to believe. in this episode, we unpack how societal expectations influence self-perception, why we care so much about external validation in our early years, whilst also exploring why it’s so important to love and accept yourself right now instead of looking back with regret.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.com⁠Links to research:https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a53119/reasons-your-early-thirties-are-way-better-than-your-early-twenties/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/survey-reveals-that-american-women-are-aging-beautifully-good-hair-days-boost-confidence-301958303.htmlhttps://www.vogue.com/article/happiest-age?