the matcha diaries

when we sat down to record this episode... I (cara) had no idea what we were going to talk about....Leo had a few things on her mind that she really wanted to unload and so.... join us for a truly authentic chit chatty style episode, where leo shares a recent 'going out' experience. leo discusses how the experience made her feel, and the questions that arose regarding clubbing, going out culture, fomo & the pressure to say yes even when you don't want to! We discuss why we think the enjoyment behind clubbing can change as you get older, how sometimes we only go clubbing because of the fear of missing out on the memorable experiences with friends, how sometimes we may not feel 'extroverted' enough to be comfortable in those situations, and most importantly why saying no to going out can feel so difficult. so... please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy listening! 🍵 Follow us on instagram (@the.matcha.diaries) to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes, and share any of your thoughts! Also, if you want to join our book club... you can join us here!. logo credit: @french75studios

pov: you’ve just hosted your first in person event for your passion project.. it was one of the best nights of your life… and you feel this urge to tell everyone that they need to turn whatever idea, concept, or passion that they have into a reality asap because WHY THE HELL NOT! in this chaotic episode, we do our best to express how grateful we are for everyone that listens to the podcast, that messages us, and especially to those that travelled to come to our event! we decide that it’s finally time to share some of the lessons we’ve learnt starting our passion project, and some advice for any of you that are interested in doing the same. we chat about: the importance of using your network and reaching out for help measuring growth for your project and how the real ‘growth’ comes from within! we stress how important it is not to care what others think or let the fear of judgment get in the way of you pursuing whatever it is that you want to do why surrounding yourself with people that push you and motivate you can help you follow through with the project and soo much more ( including a mini recap of the event and story time of the very HECTIC start of the evening) so... please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy listening! 🍵 Follow us on instagram (@the.matcha.diaries) to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes, and share any of your thoughts! Also, if you want to join our book club... you can join us here!. logo credit: @french75studios

work work work - that’s what this episode is all about! especially in our twenties, figuring out what we want to do in our career and navigating the corporate world is a key challenge that most of us face, so we thought we’d let you in our thoughts and struggles within this topic. after giving you guys the lowdown of our professional lives so far and what we currently do for work, we chat about: - imposter syndrome and how to overcome it - our honest thoughts on the 9-5 - how we try maintain a work life balance - how we stay organised So... please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy listening! 🍵 Follow us on instagram (@the.matcha.diaries) to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes, and share any of your thoughts! Also, if you want to join our book club... you can join us here!. P.S. you may notice this is our first ever VIDEO episode!!! (we’re still figuring out the audio/background etc so bear with us but would be great to hear your thoughts !)

if you're a new matcha diaries listener... welcome!!! if you're a regular, welcome back - we're so happy to have you join us either way. in this episode we "re-introduce" ourselves, the podcast and what we're all about.  some questions we cover include: who are cara and leo? how did we meet? why did we start the podcast? what topics do we usually cover? what does the name "the matcha diaries" refer to? what have we learned from doing the podcast so far? what are our life goals? what are our favourite books/tv shows/movies to sum it all up: this podcast is our safe space and we hope it can become yours too. wherever you are and whatever you're doing right now, we are sending you lots of love and are so grateful to every single one of you.  without further ado... please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy listening! 🍵 also, if you want to join our book club and come meet us in person (eeeeeep) ... you can join us here! if you want to see our daily lives, contribute to new episodes and message us your thoughts - you can follow us on instagram. <3 Logo credit: @french75studios

this was a difficult one … inspired by Elizabeth Day’s podcast “how to fail”, this is part 2 (part1: leo, part 2: cara) of our episode series were we asked ourselves the tough question “what are your biggest failures” ? A question that might seem simple to the eye… but it pushes someone to think about their past, their experiences, things they regret.. but most importantly the lessons that they have learnt, and how those failures are vital to their current successes.  the two failures we discuss in part 2 are:  saying no to a lot of things growing up (because I cared a lot of what people thought of me) + ultimately missing out on a lot of experiences closing my self off in relationships + friendships a note from cara: recording this episode in itself taught me that it is okay to take space, and made me realise the importance of believing in your worth and the value you bring to those around you. If you ever don't feel like you're good enough, that your voice and story isn't worth sharing, then I want you to know that you're not alone BUT we have to start believing in the reasons we are put on this earth and all the greatness that comes with our presence.   p.s if you want to join our book club and come meet us in person... you can join us here! logo credit: french75studios

the honeymoon phase is over... now what?  In this weeks episode, Ed (AKA Cara's boyfriend) and I sit down with each other and answer your questions on surviving a long term relationship in your twenties. We share the story of how we met, how we support each other as a couple, our love languages, our greatest struggles and most importantly we dive into what intimacy & maintaining a spark in your relationship actually looks post the honeymoon phase.  Here's a sneak peek into the questions we answered:  - Is it difficult learning to love a new version of them again after they change with time?  - What to do about that feeling that you didn't get to try everything but you've found 'the one' now?  - Is it normal to have periods of doubts / not know if this is the person you want to spend your life with? - Have you ever asked yourself if there is maybe somebody better for you?  - How to maintain the magic and spark?  DM us on @the.matcha.diaries as we'd love to hear your views on maintaining a healthy long term relationship. Please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy listening!  p.s please excuse my voice in this as I am still recovering for a cold <3  🍵  Also, if you want to join our book club and come meet us in person... you can join us here! Logo credit: french75studios

we dug DEEP in this episode … inspired by Elizabeth Day’s podcast “how to fail”, this is part 1 (part1: leo, part 2: cara) of our episode series were we asked ourselves the tough question “what are your biggest failures” ? A question that might seem simple to the eye… but it pushes someone to think about their past, their experiences, things they regret.. but most importantly the lessons that they have learnt, and how those failures are vital to their current successes. the two failures we discuss in part 1 are: 1. seeking validation to the expense of other people 2. not treating my body and mind as they deserve a note from leo: this was by far the most difficult episode to record and upload, but i’m also proud of our community that i feel safe enough to be this vulnerable on here. my hope is that even one of you listening will be able to relate and feel slightly less alone, because i know that would have helped me a lot when i was going through these. sending lots of love. p.s if you want to join our book club and come meet us in person... you can join us here! Logo credit: french75studios

How are you... really?  A week ago we did a little check in and asked how you are all feeling. Unfortunately a big chunk of the responses we got back had to do with not feeling too well, lacking motivation, being exhausted, overwhelmed, drained, and feeling sad.  In this episode we wanted to sit down and respond to you guys. We discuss the importance of finding beauty and happiness in the little things, and share the things we actively do to make our days better. Leo discusses how the practice of 'romanticising your life' has always been a big part of how she lives and through doing so, I ( Cara ) learnt a lot from this episode.. especially when it comes to the power of the mind and our perspective on our day to day lives. We share simple ways to make the typical 'mundane' day.. a lot more beautiful.  Just know that if you ever need a shoulder to cry on or someone to talk to we're here! Please don't hesitate to DM us on @the.matcha.diaries. Please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy listening! 🍵  Also, if you want to join our book club and come meet us in person... you can join us here! p.s the first 15 minutes is a bit of a chaotic catch up so feel free to skip to get to the juice of the episode! Logo credit: french75studios

Who really needs Lorelai and Rory, when you've got this episode!  In this Gilmore Girls styled episode, we are joined by Leo and her lovely mama, Virginia. Join them as they sit together drinking some green tea on their little weekend getaway in Holland, where Virginia shares some motherly advice all about being in your 20's, forming relationships, trusting your intuition, being a mother, loving yourself, and so much more. you also get a little insight into what Leo was like as a child, some favourite memories, proudest moments, and the hardships that can come with being a mother!  please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy listening! 🍵  Also, if you want to join our book club and come meet us in person... you can join us here! Logo credit: french75studios

YES I KNOW ... A 28 minute episode.... definitely a give away that this week's episode is a solo one with Cara!! As someone who experiences seasonal sadness, i really wanted to spend some time thinking of ways that I want to make the most out of the colder months / autumn, and so i thought I'd bring you along... Join me and sit down with my thoughts as I try and pinpoint the habits and routines that I want to start implementing as we enter the new season to make sure I don't become a little hermit, and that I am prioritising my mental health.   If you thrive in these autumnal months then please don't hesitate to DM us on @the.matcha.diaries and give me your secrets hehe.  Please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy listening! 🍵 Also, if you want to join our book club and come meet us in person.. you can join us here!  Logo credit: french75studios