the matcha diaries

new chapter is ... loading!!! in this episode i give you guys an update on a BIG life change to come and how I'm honestly feeling about it. i also talk more generally about starting a "new chapter" and the fears, anxieties but also potential and beauty that come with it. could be a new job, starting university, relationship status update, location change, or even an internal shift - you NAME it, it's all a new chapter and we're in this thing together. 💌 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 'happy place' by emily henry). for advertising opportunities, or you don't have any social media and want to chat, please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com logo credit: @french75studio

just a ramble on female friendships, and some of my thoughts on the topic 💌. PSA: skip to 13:40 mins if you want to dive straight in, because the beginning is a debrief on paris & a lil life catch up! 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 advertising opportunities (or you don't have any social media and want to chat) please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com logo credit: @french75studio

this episode we are throwing it back to the youtube days and diving into my all-time favourites - from books, tv shows, songs, podcasts, scents, time of day, season to memories, accomplishments and physical/psychological traits of myself, all of it is covered hehe. this was such a fun episode to record & i hope you enjoy it and maybe get some new recs from it, or at least just get to know me a little bit better! <3 i also hope you know HOW MUCH we appreciate each and everyone listening, truly. 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 advertising opportunities (or you don't have any social media and want to chat) please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com. logo credit: @french75studio

the girlies are here to give you their thoughts on YOUR romantic dilemmas, situationships and questions. this week i'm joined by my two amazing house mates and besties ale and vaish, and we give you our honest (and sometimes opposing) thoughts... from unrequited love, a boyfriend pulling back, moving to a new city and dating there to religious differences keeping you apart...we cover it all. so, pour yourself a matcha and enjoy the episode!! 🍵 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 advertising opportunities (or you don't have any social media and want to chat) please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com logo credit: @french75studio

hi everyone! welcome to an episode about stress... i don't know about you guys, but for me this has been VERY present in my recent life and has started to have real physical effects on me. so it's time to debrief about it, tackle it and stop the cycle! with the help of you lovely people who contributed on our instagram, this episode talks about: how stress is currently impacting me what you guys think about stress and wanting to "have it all" stress management tips!! remember that it's okay to eliminate certain stress inducing factors from your life, you're allowed to not do everything, all the time... ! (p.s. for those of you in want of some summer book recs, i also discuss my latest summer reads & summer reading list at the very beginning) as mentioned in the episode, content might be a little different over the next coming weeks as cara is dealing with something in her personal life (which she'll talk about on the pod when she's ready <3) - so it'll just be me for a lil while 🥺. please let me know what you might wanna hear me talk about or people you'd like me to bring on. 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 advertising opportunities (or you don't have any social media and want to chat) please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com logo credit: @french75studio

as promised we have an EXCITING guest on today’s episode… none other than marco (1/2 of the matcha boyfriends) himself. we chat all things (long distance) relationships and answer the following questions: how/when did we talk about who will move? what was our experience in the beginning of our relationship vs ou experience now? how have, and do, cultural differences affect our relationship? tips on long distance friendships & ld relationships psa: we recorded this on my phone and noticed during editing that there was quite a bit of background noise…so sorry and hope you can still enjoy the listening experience! some info on our wonderful sponsor ‘Be Wholesome’ below. 💖 created by Bella, who drew from her real mental health experiences, Be Wholesome is a wellness-focused brand that offers eco-friendly and sustainably made products to help individuals feel better. her journal with daily prompts is designed to be non-triggering and genuinely supportive, made from recycled music sheet paper. 10% of profits are donated to Mind. as a brand proudly manufactured in the UK using sustainable sources, Be Wholesome perfectly aligns with our values! please do check the journals out here and use our discount code MATCHA10 for 10% off! 🌟 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 advertising opportunities (or you don't have any social media and want to chat) please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com logo credit: @french75studio

pov: you are in the garden with us drinking smoothies and talking about summer, body confidence, bucket lists, hot girl summer, soft girl summer, and ways to get over someone In this chatty episode we discuss: our recent experiences and honest struggles with body image. We share personal stories, thoughts, and feelings around this topic and try share some tips on how to embrace our bodies and have more confidence we tackle the tough topic of getting over someone, having crushes, flirting (all that juicy stuff hehe) we share our summer bucket lists. We'll explore the adventures, experiences, and memories you can create by making a list of things you've always wanted to do and of course, we can't forget about the popular trends of hot girl summer and soft girl summer. We'll discuss what they mean but also how to embrace your authentic self and have a summer that YOU truly want! p.s we know the audio isn't great this episode (and we are SO sorry for that!!) some info on our wonderful sponsor ‘Be Wholesome’ below. 💖 created by Bella, who drew from her real mental health experiences, Be Wholesome is a wellness-focused brand that offers eco-friendly and sustainably made products to help individuals feel better. her journal with daily prompts is designed to be non-triggering and genuinely supportive, made from recycled music sheet paper. 10% of profits are donated to Mind. as a brand proudly manufactured in the UK using sustainable sources, Be Wholesome perfectly aligns with our values! please do check the journals out here and use our discount code MATCHA10 for 10% off! 🌟 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 advertising opportunities (or you don't have any social media and want to chat) please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com logo credit: @french75studio

this episode goes deep and unfiltered about all things LDR’s!! i answer the following q’s you guys asked over on our instagram. was i entertaining anyone else besides marco, and if so, what made him stand out? how to deal with trust issues in a long-distance relationship? how to manage your insecurities in a long-distance relationship? do you have any regrets about entering a long distance relationship - what are some pros and cons? psa: if you already know about marco & my meeting story and how we got together, feel free to skip from minutes 10:58-17:05 ! <3 for my episode on failures that i refer to in this episode, u can listen to our episode called "do our failures define us". some info on our wonderful sponsor ‘Be Wholesome’ below. 💖 created by Bella, who drew from her real mental health experiences, Be Wholesome is a wellness-focused brand that offers eco-friendly and sustainably made products to help individuals feel better. her journal with daily prompts is designed to be non-triggering and genuinely supportive, made from recycled music sheet paper. 10% of profits are donated to Mind. as a brand proudly manufactured in the UK using sustainable sources, Be Wholesome perfectly aligns with our values! please do check the journals out here and use our discount code MATCHA10 for 10% off! 🌟 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 advertising opportunities (or you don't have any social media and want to chat) please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com logo credit: @french75studio

why can making connections feel so HARD? in this episode, we discuss the fear of missing out on meaningful connections (FOMO) in friendships, the challenges of making connections as we age, and the power of knowing your worth and embracing authenticity and how important it is for fostering meaningful connections with others. we delve into the anxieties that can arise when we feel excluded or disconnected from our social circles, discussing how it can affect our perception of meaningful connections. Cara also shares some recent thoughts she's had on the difficulties of forging new relationships as we get older, addressing the possible reasons for it. we finally discuss the power of self-awareness, authenticity and knowing one's worth in building meaningful connections. we are also so excited to introduce our sponsorship with Be Wholesome 💖 created by Bella, who drew from her real mental health experiences, Be Wholesome is a wellness-focused brand that offers eco-friendly and sustainably made products to help individuals feel better. her journal with daily prompts is designed to be non-triggering and genuinely supportive, made from recycled music sheet paper. 10% of profits are donated to Mind. as a brand proudly manufactured in the UK using sustainable sources, Be Wholesome perfectly aligns with our values! please do check the journals out here and use our discount code MATCHA10 for 10% off! 🌟 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 advertising opportunities (or you don't have any social media and want to chat) please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com  logo credit: @french75studio

in this chatty episode, we dive into the experience of FOMO (the fear of missing out) and the feeling of being behind in life. We all experience these moments where we question our choices, wondering what might have been if we had taken a different path. Leo and Cara share their thoughts around balancing all aspects of life, feeling behind & comparing where we 'should' be to others and their experiences in society. in next week’s episode (aka part 2) we’ll be discussing and relating the concept of fomo to friendships & connection building. Cara shares some recent thoughts she's had regarding the struggles of making connections with others especially as she's gotten older. 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 advertising opportunities (or you don't have any social media and want to chat) please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com  logo credit: @french75studio