the matcha diaries

When we asked on our instagram for episode topics you'd be interested to hear, a lot of them were about some type of change - in jobs, in location, in relationships, in bodies etc. So we thought we'd combine them all into one big ol' episode all about CHANGE.  Especially in our twenties, we are having to confront different types of changes - moving away from home, going from being a student to a young professional, growing apart from certain friendships or watching our bodies age for the first time (to just name a few examples). In this episode, we touch on our personal experiences and how we've coped/are currently coping with these changes. 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 & tell us your thoughts on change. Link to the column we referenced (lyrics to the 'wear sunscreen' song) here. 

Welcome back to episode 2 of our “matcha chats” series - episodes that are filled with heart-spilling topics we care about and want to get off our chests! This week is a little different to our usual episodes, as it will just be me, Cara <3  I thought I would sit down and do a chatty episode on a topic that i know is super relatable, and essentially something that in the past year or so I’ve noticed is taking over me in ways that i don’t want it to. This episode is all about negative self talk and our inner critic. I dive into what negative self talk and our inner critic truly is, I share the common forms that it shows itself, and go into some of my personal experiences (how it affects my self image, relationships and work). I also did a little bit of research so that we could work together to stop this negative voice and ultimately... be our own best friend! So... please do 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 & tell us your thoughts on what we spoke about! Sources: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-mindfulness-overcoming-negative-self-talk/ https://www.verywellmind.com/negative-self-talk-and-how-it-affects-us-4161304 https://www.headspace.com/mindfulness/stop-negative-self-talk https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/inner-critic https://www.bustle.com/p/7-habits-you-dont-realize-can-cause-your-negative-self-talk-13137479

We can’t believe you assumed that! 😱 🤪 In this week’s chit chatty episode, we asked YOU to share your assumptions of us, and we're not surprised, it got Juicy… Are we entirely straight? Is Cara a lot more introverted/shy than Leo? Are we BAD at giving advice to friends and family? We answer it all whilst also giving some updates on how we are feeling at the moment (overwhelmed & all) x If you’re looking for something light and easy to listen to then this episode is just right for you! So pour yourself a matcha and join us! 💚 If you want to reach out to us or see any recent updates you can follow us on @the.matcha.diaries!

The long awaited part 2 of our self sabotage episode! If you haven't listened to the first part please do check it out 💚. In part 1, we understood what it really means to be self sabotaging, we uncovered what these behaviours and patterns may look like and shared our own personal experiences..  In this weeks episode, we dive into the science behind it and understand why our brains are wired this way. We find out what are the common causes such as patterns learned in childhood, fear of failure, or the need for control. We also uncover how can we get better at identifying when we are self sabotaging and ultimately break the pattern!!  So pour yourself a matcha and join us! 💚 If you want to reach out to us or see any recent updates you can follow us on @the.matcha.diaries! ps. we are sorry for disappearing for a little while. we will be posting regularly again soon, and we can't wait to record the next episode x we are so grateful for all of you that join us every week!  Sources: https://nickwignall.com/self-sabotage/ https://www.healthline.com/health/self-sabotage#overcoming-it https://positivepsychology.com/self-sabotage/

Do you experience a lot of negative self talk? Do you avoid things a lot? Procrastinate through mindless scrolling? and chronically worry? Then you might be self sabotaging and you don't even know it! Self sabotage occurs when we destroy ourselves physically, mentally, or emotionally to hinder our own success and wellbeing by undermining personal goals and values.. it can be conscious behaviour or unconscious, and presents itself in many different facets of a persons everyday life ( I.e romantic relationships, career, education, family relationships) (Brenner, 2019). In part 1, we understand what it really means to be self sabotaging, we uncover what these behaviours and patterns may look like and share our own personal experiences.. we also encourage you to sit down and journal / list some of the behaviours. In part 2 coming next week, we will dive into the science behind it and understand why our brains are wired this way. We also uncover how can we get better at identifying when we are self sabotaging and break the pattern? So pour yourself a matcha and join us! 💚 If you want to reach out to us or see any recent updates you can follow us on @the.matcha.diaries! Sources:  https://nickwignall.com/self-sabotage/ https://www.healthline.com/health/self-sabotage#overcoming-it https://positivepsychology.com/self-sabotage/

As the days are getting longer and we're past the worst of the cold winter months.. more than ever we want to consciously make the most of the coming spring.  That’s what this episode is all about - going into these (hopefully) warmer months with better habits, mindsets and in general a brighter attitude. Join us as we share some positive habits we want to implement but also share our thoughts on the darker side of spring. We talk about dealing with burnout whilst wanting to make the most of the good weather or keep up with friends. And lastly, a struggle we wish nobody had to deal with … learning to accept (and appreciate) our bodies as we move away from the oversized layers and show more of our bodies! So pour yourself a matcha and join us! 💚 If you want to reach out to us or see any recent updates you can follow us on @the.matcha.diaries!

Welcome to the second instalment of “Ask Cara & Leo” - our bestie style advice series. This episode is about a topic we feel very passionate about ... our mental health. A few of our listener questions we answer are: - “what advice would you give someone who doesn’t feel like their good enough?” - “how to react to people making comments about your body?” - “when to know you need to start therapy?” - “how to rest without feeling guilty?” As always, we want to caveat that we are in no way professionals. All advice we share is from our own personal experiences, and if you are struggling with your mental health, we do advise that you speak to a professional, or even your close family/friends who can guide you on the best help that you can get. 🤍 If you’d like to submit advice questions for a future episode or generally chat to us, then follow us on @the.matcha.diaries.

Welcome to "Ask Cara & Leo" - the first instalment in our bestie style advice series. Starting off with a topic we can all use some advice on from time to time - this episode is all about relationships, love & dating. 🤭   We give our thoughts on long distance relationships, handling trauma in relationships, how to know whether to give things a go with a person vs when it's better to set boundaries… and lots more!   So now… please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy. We REALLY enjoyed this format & we hope you do too. If you'd like submit some advice q's yourself (the more specific the better!) or contribute to any future episodes, you can follow us on @the.matcha.diaries.🍵   Also, we wanted to acknowledge what is happening in Europe at the moment. We are sending love to all our Ukrainian listeners and anyone affected by the horrific invasion. Please only listen to this episode if you feel like it might offer you some form of positive distraction and you're in the right headspace for it. We are trying to share as many helpful resources/links on our instagram as we can, so if you have anything you'd like us to share with our listeners - definitely let us know! 💙💛

Welcome back to a new episode of the matcha diaries! Or if you're new here.. a big hello from us! This week we're back with a bit of a different episode. We're joined by the lovely Amy from @uol.art as she gives us an insight into her life as an artist and her experiences showcasing her content online.  In this really cosy episode, Amy opens up about her familiarity with comparison, being self critical and how she uses her art as a way of self expression. We also touch on online criticism as a whole and give our thoughts on the Molly Mae scandal that happened not too long ago.  So please pour yourself a matcha and enjoy! If you'd like to reach out to us or see any recent updates you can follow us on @thematchadiaries. 💚

Do you ever feel like things just keep piling up and you have so much to do and it just gets a little too much? Cause same...  In this week's episode, We open up about our experiences with feeling overwhelmed, and try to answer the "Why" question. Is it society that's making us this way?... Or is it part of our psychology?... We did some research into this so you won't have too! To finish off the episode, we share some of the ways that we try to deal with being overwhelmed in a healthier and more sustainable way. 🤍💪🏼 So pour yourself a matcha and join us! If you want to reach out to us or see any recent updates you can follow us on @the.matcha.diaries!