
the matcha diaries
Welcome to the matcha diaries - our spoken diary on how to survive your twenties (semi) sane.
Each week we'll be discussing different topics that are close to our hearts. From finding self-love, navigating relationships, to all things mental health.
So pour yourself a matcha and hang out with us as we get deep and motivate each other to be the best versions of ourselves. ☕
Latest episodes

Sep 30, 2024 • 41min
autumn diaries #5: sad girl autumn
in this episode you can live follow along leo going through a 3-day funk. we talk all about what to do when you're also feeling the 'sad girl autumn' vibes, as well as some other random reflections on getting older...
grab a hot drink & get cosy with us <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 where we are reading "Love in the time of Cholera" by Gabriel García Márquez

Sep 20, 2024 • 43min
autumn diaries #4: the ultimate autumn tbr
in our fourth episode of our autumn diaries series we have a proper deep dive into the autumnal books we’ve read & our tbr list hehe
grab a hot drink & get cosy with us <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 where we are reading "Love in the time of Cholera" by Gabriel García Márquez

Sep 16, 2024 • 37min
autumn diaries #3: autumn routines
in our third episode of our autumn diaries series we chat about our highs & lows and the routines we want to implement this season.
grab a hot drink & get cosy with us <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 where we are reading "Love in the time of Cholera" by Gabriel García Márquez

Sep 11, 2024 • 53min
autumn diaries #2: the season of letting go
in our second episode of our autumn diaries series we explore how autumn's transition mirrors our personal experiences.
we share the things we are letting go of as we discuss shedding old habits and burdens. we also delve into what we’re inviting in—like cozy reads, restful practices, and intentional living.
we would love it if you tagged along with us and tried these prompts & reflected on your own experiences.
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 where we are reading "Love in the time of Cholera" by Gabriel García Márquez

Sep 4, 2024 • 44min
autumn diaries: mood check-in & fave reads of 2024
join us in this cosy episode where we kick off our "autumn diaries" series where we will be doing seasonal episodes to get us in the mood for the upcoming months <3
we share our highs & lows and each say our top 3 favourite books of the year.
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 where we are reading "Love in the time of Cholera" by Gabriel García Márquez

Sep 1, 2024 • 1h 25min
overthinking? anxious? moody? - this is the episode for you
in this (truly, VERY!!) special episode, we had the utmost privilege of interviewing the incredible author and @wordsofwomen founder - lauren martin!! we've talked about her book 'book of moods' and how much we absolutely ADORE it so many times on this podcast and luckily, lauren didn't disappoint by being just as amazing, insightful (and quote filled) as the book itself. we talk about: regret & anxiety - always living in the past and future vs in the presentwhy women overthink so much! from being insecure to appreciating our beauty female friendships & the societal pressures around themthe desire to 'have it all' & of course, lots and lots of incredible quotes and women! PLEASE follow lauren & buy her incredible book/cards via the links below:instagrambuy her book! buy her incredible new card collection 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 'love in the time of cholera' by gabriel garcía márquez).if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: thematchadiariespod@gmail.com

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 43min
the rise of zeus & other greek mythology stories
get cozy and grab your favourite warm drink and join us as we sit down with the incredible Milla for a mythological deep dive you don't want to miss:
we explore the origins of the gods in Hesiod’s Theogony and delve into the intriguing world of mythological beings like the hundred-handed Hecatoncheires and the one-eyed Cyclops, unraveling their roles in these ancient narratives.
we chat about the rise of Zeus, the stories of Prometheus’s defiance and Pandora’s fateful curiosity.
but that's not all— we also highlight more fascinating myths, such as the tragic love stories of Apollo and Hyacinth, and Echo and Narcissus.
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 where we are currently choosing our book of the month!!

Aug 12, 2024 • 1h
reflections on social media & influencers
In this engaging discussion, Leo shares her insights after a month-long social media detox aimed at understanding its effects on her brain. She reflects on what she missed versus what she didn’t during her break. The conversation dives into the evolving landscape of influencers and content creation, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections and mindful engagement. Listeners' responses to social media habits and detox experiences enrich the dialogue, highlighting a collective desire for healthier online consumption.

Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 16min
drink tea & answer questions about friendship with us
We're reunited in this SPECIAL VIDEO episode where we asked you guys to ask us some questions. Some of the things we discussed:
How to approach people / make friends
How Leo and I maintain our long distance friendship
a JUICY question of what we like least about each other
If we had to choose a song to be in our life playlist, what would it be
Let us know if you enjoy the video episodes and we can start doing this more hehehehe
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! We're currently reading Truly, Devious by Maureen Johnson.

Jul 24, 2024 • 48min
BIG LIFE CHANGES
we're back together in this cosy morning episode where I (cara) finally gets to share some exciting news about a massive life change (aka I am officially a London girly now) EEP!!
leo also shares some recent thoughts of what changes her and marco might have in the future hehe.
we end the episode reflecting on the movie 'inside out 2' that we both watched hehe! we defo recommend
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!
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