the matcha diaries

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

we're back with part 2 of our episode on the inner critic (aka if you haven't listened to our last episode yet... you should... right now tehe <3!). in today's episode we have a lil catch up about life and then discuss the different types of the inner critic that exist, as well as 6 methods to not only manage your critical inner voice, but eventually silence it. this episode is essentially us learning about these techniques along with you guys and trying to figure out how we could apply them in future! 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 our sources: https://www.sonima.com/meditation/mindful-living/why-youre-hard-on-yourself/#:~:text=Analyses revealed that a client,one's own thoughts and feelings. https://www.psychalive.org/critical-inner-voice/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/your-future-self/202002/facing-your-inner-critic https://themonkeytherapist.com/your-inner-critic/ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/inner-critic/ https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/how-leaders-can-manage-their-own-inner-critic https://medium.com/science-soul/how-to-effectively-deal-with-your-inner-critic-20297da6e78f https://medium.com/the-cassandra/how-to-embrace-your-inner-critic-with-loving-self-compassion-212c12b1ae09#:~:text=Our%20inner%20critic%20is%20part,and%20lots%20of%20self%2Dcompassion

we think its time to tell our inner critics that they can go f*** themselves!! In this longer episode (our way of saying a quick sorry for not uploading last week 🥺)  we're taking some time to reflect on our experiences with our inner critic.  But first we want to understand all about what actually is the ‘inner critic’. We'll be exploring the philosophy and history behind this phenomenon, as well as the neurophysiology that underpins our self-critical nature 🧠. We share examples of inner critic voices, how it affects us, and its links to various difficulties such as depression and anxiety.We also touch on the reasons why our inner critic should not be trusted ( it is not a true moral guide) and how it is usually formed as a response to environmental conditioning…   In next week’s episode we’ll be sharing tips and strategies for managing the inner critic, so that we can all practice more self compassion and self love  💞 and, as always, we want to hear from you! Let us know in the question below.. How do you manage your Inner critic? We’re so excited to share these and react to them in part 2 ✨ 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 sources: https://www.sonima.com/meditation/mindful-living/why-youre-hard-on-yourself/#:~:text=Analyses revealed that a client,one's own thoughts and feelings. https://www.psychalive.org/critical-inner-voice/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/your-future-self/202002/facing-your-inner-critic https://themonkeytherapist.com/your-inner-critic/ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/inner-critic/ https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/how-leaders-can-manage-their-own-inner-critic https://medium.com/science-soul/how-to-effectively-deal-with-your-inner-critic-20297da6e78f

not your usual calm cosy tmd girlies... in this late night in person episode, we honestly just needed to get a few things off our chest... from pre travel stress to a 'not so nice' neighbour experience, we spend some time sharing our raw reactions to a few awkward moments we've had this week.. to add to that, we also answer one of your advice questions all about the struggles of living with your partner's parents and the weird crossing of boundaries... we share some advice on how best to handle it 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!  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

hey everyone and happy easter weekend!! this week i'm (leo) joined by 3 of my amazing girlfriends to answer some of your questions - from spicy to wholesome, we've got it covered! in this ep we talk about... how to live with your friends our thoughts on open relationships... to do or not to do our first times our thoughts on self-love & practices we have platonic love moving to a new country/city & making friends we round it off by giving our thoughts on a listener dilemma, which we always love to do tehe! <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! 💌 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