the matcha diaries

The podcast covers topics like handling boredom in long-term relationships, staying friends with exes, cute summer date ideas, navigating social media challenges, and expressing gratitude for listeners

Skip to 22:20 if you want to jump straight into the episode we start the episode by chatting about a recent misunderstanding involving who cares more about the podcast (hehe its not that deep dw) , and leo shares some of her recent recommendations for the upcoming summer months. we then reflect on how we felt going into the summer season last year, and how our views have changed. we share what we want to bring into summer this year and touch on overcoming those insecurities that unfortunately do creep 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 current book of the month is 'bright young women' by jessica knoll). p.s we had some microphone issues in this episode but the quality should improve in the second half of the episode - so sorry about this x if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

skip to 29:32 if you want to jump straight into the beauty standard convo! after we start the episode by chatting about our recent highs, taylor swift's newest album & the duality of life aka hunger gamesness of it all - we dive INTO a conversation about beauty standards, procedures & cosmetic surgery. We discuss the met gala (kim k's margiela look had to be mentioned), the ubiquity and normalisation of beauty procedures (e.g. botox, fillers), as well as our own views and experiences with them. See the article/video/post we mentioned linked below. grazia article - https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/opinion/kim-kardashian-waist-met-gala/ jameela jamil's ig post - https://www.instagram.com/p/C6q_d4FRP-Y/?hl=de gabbie hanna's video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWJ5-bQA4eA 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 'bright young women' by jessica knoll). if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠

from solo dates, younger self reflections, taboo topics in sex and the city, and baby reindeer... we cover it all in this episode hehe! 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! if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for collabs), please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

Hi girlies, this week in a little solo episode - get cosy, grab your favourite warm drink and join me as I dive into what it actually means to be a “girl’s girl” vs a “pick me girl”. I dive into some articles on this topic and also reflect on my relationship with having female friendships after my teen friendship heartbreak haha.  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 still in the process of choosing our current book of the month!! Join us so you can vote!!!  if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for collabs), please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠

This episode we start off with a little life catch up, finally sharing Cara’s nightmare airbnb story… our favourite shows/movies and recent book reads!!  After our usual rambleee we decide that it is the perfect time to have a little spring refresh session (aka we answer a few spring themed journalling prompts) 🤪 We discuss the following: Reflection and Intention Setting: What lessons did you learn over the winter that you want to carry with you into spring? New Beginnings: Reflect on the idea of spring as a time of renewal and fresh starts. What new beginnings are you hoping for in your life right now? 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 still in the process of choosing our current book of the month!! Join us so you can vote!!!  if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for collabs), please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠

listen from 30:40 mins in if you want to skip the catch up and jump straight ahead to the burnout convo!! this episode we start with a big OL life catch up - highs & lows (u already know the drill) and leo recaps her time in LA (the good, the bad & the ugly 🤪). then we dive into burnout: what are the symptoms, our recent experiences with it & what we're trying to do to combat this grizzly feeling when it does arise... 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 'check & mate' by ali hazelwood). if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for collabs), please email us at: ⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠

we have been so excited to share this episode with you all!! we are definitely fan girling about this one... join us as we interview the wonderful Becky who was the UK editor for the very viral book 'fourth wing' by rebecca yarros. in this episode, we dive into the world of publishing, book virality, book tropes done right and wrong & so much more: What are some common myths or misconceptions about the publishing industry How much do factors like timing, market trends, and luck play into the success of a book, and how much is attributed to the author's talent and the editor's work? What does it feel like for an editor/publisher when a book they've worked on suddenly gains viral attention? 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 ‘Check & Mate’ by Ali Hazelwood ). if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠

Leo opens up about their feelings and thoughts, sharing a candid journey of self-discovery and personal growth. They reflect on self-destructive patterns, coping strategies, and seeking therapy as a highly sensitive individual. The episode is a heartfelt check-in on the impact of podcast community support.

pov: you’re catching up with your bestieee on a FaceTime call in this cosy life catch up.. grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us as we press record and just talk about everything that is on our mind (a little ramble as we call it) we recap the shows we’ve been watching recently. specifically we chat through love is blind and our thoughts on everything that has happened. cara shares how she felt after being alone for the first time in a long time. we share some recent life updates like moving apartments and also share a general update on how we are feeling and realisations of how its been moving countries & romanticising your life. we end the episode sharing a quote that resonated with leo <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 current book of the month is ‘Check & Mate’ by Ali Hazelwood ). if you don't have any social media and want to chat (or for advertising opportunities), please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠thematchadiariespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠