the matcha diaries
by cara and leo
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About this podcast
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. ☕
Episodes
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- the history of vampires: aka how did reanimated corpses become the sex symbols we know and love today? · 45 minwelcome to another episode of the matcha diaries! this week is a little different to our usual episodes, as cara couldn't make it due to some scheduling chaos, so it will just be…
- how to unlearn your negative body image narrative (part 2) · 35 mintrigger warning: just a quick heads up before we dive in, this episode includes candid discussions about body image struggles, weight, and negative self-talk, so please…
- body image in our late 20s: honest thoughts (part 1) · 1 h 0 mintrigger warning: just a quick heads up before we dive in, this episode includes candid discussions about body image struggles, weight, and negative self-talk, so please…
- autumn vibes, travel chaos & defeating the post-trip blues 🍂☕️ · 33 minwe are back after a much needed (unintentional) break! this week, cara gives us all the cozy details of her two-week trip home to jordan, from eating endless kanafeh to…
- autumn diaries #2: our (unrealistic) tbr · 48 minwe're back with another jampacked autumnal BOOK EPISODE!!! this one is all about our tbr & hopefully it can inspire some of you at the same time. <3 all the books we speak…
- autumn diaries #1: our must read books for autumn ☕🍂 · 1 h 6 minit is finally time for the autumn diaries and we couldn't be MOREE excited eep!! If you’re looking to build the ultimate autumn tbr, we’ve got you covered. from cozy, low-stakes…
- our personal curriculum - autumnal edition · 44 minguys what can we say, this episode is objectively, kinda, really, a little bit *weird*... please see this as one big mind map being actively created ft. audio cut outs, real time…
- why nostalgia feels like a warm hug (and why we crave it) · 1 h 11 mindare we say.. grab a pumpkin spice latte, light a candle & get cosy with us for this week’s big yap ☕️🍂 in today’s episode, cara shares the huge life update of finally going…
- what is the price we pay for constant distraction · 1 h 6 minare you also constantly playing music, podcasts, youtube videos and even series in the background?? have we lost the ability to be in silence with our thoughts? and maybe most…
- the 7-year itch, finances & keeping the spark alive · 1 h 28 minjoin us this week for the long awaited guest episode where ed & i (cara) are joined by our lovely neighbours... who are also called cara and ed! (confusing I KNOWW) we asked you…
- why are we so obsessed with youth? + the nantucket "no influencers" drama · 57 minin this week's episode, we have a big yap and end up unpacking a few big conversations around self-image, getting older, and modern influencer culture we talk about: • growing…
- having an uncomfortable conversation about ariana grande · 56 minTRIGGER WARNING: this episode discusses eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, weight loss, body comparison, celebrity bodies and potentially triggering content around…
- mid-year reset (aka it's not too late, we've got this!!) · 52 minthis episode we're looking back at the goals & intentions we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year and reflect on how they're going so far & how we're (honestly)…
- our current favourites, recent book recs & how we're feeling · 46 mingrab a cup of coffee or matcha and join us in our pajamas for a cozy sunday morning recs & life catch-up this week, we’re sharing all our current favourites. from nostalgic TV…
- are we Introverts? plus busy calendars & life lately · 24 minin this cosy catch up, we're chatting about whether we're introverts or extroverts, the environments that bring out different sides of us, leo's jam-packed month ahead, and cara…
- life after highschool (everything we wish we'd known) · 35 minleo spent the week back home in germany celebrating her little brother’s high school graduation, which sparked a conversation about one of life’s biggest turning points. this…
- a list of all the little things that make life better · 32 minthis episode is dedicated to LISTS !! a) a list of all the little things that have made my (yes "my" because today's ep is a solo one with just leo) life better b) a list of my…
- summer slowness · 23 minin this episode cara shares her recent mindset coming back from holiday: embracing summer slowness, reflecting on what “living” actually looks means to us and a promise to make…
- wedding drama, high school nostalgia & book (de-)influencing · 1 h 3 minWE'RE REUNITED and what better way to do that with than a BIG JUICY CATCH UP!! we yappadoodle about the big & small life events that happened in these last 2 weeks ... aka cara's…
- my italian boyfriend answers questions (& holds nothing back) · 59 mindo you ever wonder what it would be to be a confident, not-overthinking (italian) man? ...well you're in luck because in today's episode our special guest (aka my boyfriend)…
- perfectionism & the healing power of female friendships · 59 minin true tmd fashion this episode is part catch up part oversharing and emotional realisations ... we chat about: • recent body image thoughts • the importance of being…
- big sis advice: how to stop overthinking your entire future · 1 h 11 minthis week, we’re diving into a big sis advice episode all about careers, purpose, overthinking & figuring life out in your 20s 💌 PS WE WERE TOGETHER IN REAL LIFE WHILE RECORDING…
- the pressure to be perfect, fear of rejection & learning to let go · 55 minspoiler alert: tears were shed in the making of this episode hii everyone!! grab a coffee or beverage of your choice and get comfy because we cover a LOT in this episode... we…
- we have updates (and we need to tell you everything) · 31 minthis week’s episode is exactly what it sounds like... a proper catch up. leo fills you in on her two-week work trip (the highs, the lows) & also shares her recent reads and…
- spring book recs: current reads & what’s on our tbr 💌 · 44 minanother week... another cosy catch up ❤️ we chat about a slightly unhinged recording day (including no sleep, work stress, and last-minute schedule changes), before slipping into…
- catch up with us: book recs & the little acts of kindness that stayed with us · 27 minthis week, we’re catching you up on everything.. from a rushed morning recording and health updates to a very unexpected driving lesson debate leo didn’t see coming. cara chats…
- future tripping & letting go of the 'perfect' timeline? · 49 minskip to 24:30 for the main topic of this episode! hii everyone! <3 in this episode we give an update on how we've been, the emotional rollercoaster that is being a woman and…
- spring diaries #3: how to fill your own cup when life feels overwhelming · 39 minthis week, we’re chatting about how to fill your own cup when life feels overwhelming (and a little stressful). work stress, uni deadlines, late-night emails.. it can all feel…
- spring diaries #2: honesty in new relationships & finally letting go of toxic people · 53 minin our second episode of our spring diaries series, we are doing discussing one of our favourite topics aka answering your relationship advice questions!! 💘 from whether you owe…
- spring diaries #1: focussing on the little joys, new habits & resetting · 58 minWELCOMEEE to the first episode of our 'spring diaries’ series!!! In this cosy lil Q&A episode we chat about: • Our spring reset plans • What our relationships with exercise look…
- pov: ur on ft with us having a morning coffee · 34 minthis episode is quite literally what the title says hihi, we catch up on our highs & lows of the week, cara has some WEDDING updates & leo debriefs everyone on her…
- The girls are on fire (horse) · 1 h 2 minHAPPY YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE!!! PSA: we recorded this episode at the beginning of jan so that's why we're chatting about nye, bday reflections etc!! if you're interested in just…
- everything we've (all) learnt in 2025! · 1 h 36 min✨ skip to 01:24 to hear all of your amazing voice notes! ✨ better late than never eyy?? the time has finally come for us to share our long awaited 2025 reflections episode where…
- we made it out of the pits! wedding planning, almost car crashes & other life updates · 58 minWE'RE SO BACK BABYYYYY!!!! thank you so much for being patient with us this month, we're promise we shall not disappear from the earth again!! this episode is filled with lots of…
- is 2026 the new 2016? ⭐ · 29 minhappy 2026 eeepp & happy first episode of 2026! First and foremost we are very very very sorry for disappearing (we share some context into this in the episode hehe) this week’s…
- festive diaries #4: our 2025 christmas bucket list 🎄✨ · 35 minin episode 4 of our festive diaries series, we share our 2025 christmas bucket list: from baking cookies to movie marathons, ice skating and christmas markets. little moments…
- festive diaries #3: a gentle guide to surviving the festive season 🎅 · 1 h 1 minin this episode, we’re chatting about the festive season and why it can feel like a lot more than we expect it to (aka can be very overwhelming) we talk through the pressures of…
- festive diaries #2: our festive book recs 🎄 · 23 minwe’re very excited to be sharing our festive book recommendations (aka the festive books we’ve genuinely loved that are cosy, Christmassy comfort reads). If you want real, tried…
- festive diaries #1: our festive tbr ⭐️ · 31 minwelcome to the first episode of our festive diaries series hehe! 🎄and what better way to kick things off than with our festive tbr! this week, we share our most anticipated…
- a mother’s advice on finding love & confidence in yourself · 42 minin this week’s episode, we sit down with leo’s mom (aka our favourite person EVER) and we answer YOUR advice questions. we talk love, confidence, burnout, navigating…
- burnout season & feeling like yourself again · 36 minin this week’s episode, we dive into burnout: how to spot the signs, and how to recharge!! think of this as your reminder to slow down, breathe, and come back to yourself…
- 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: how we've changed, highlights/lowlights & reacting to our 1st episode · 1 h 9 minfirst and foremost we apologise for the audio quality in this! We had no idea when recording that leo's audio would be so much louder than cara's and we know this is very much…
- autumn diaries #4: what we’re watching, reading, and recommending · 47 mincatch up with us as we share our recent highs and lows, our current recs (lots of book favourites, movie recs, and tv shows) & some reflections before our cabin weekend together!…
- the autumn I got engaged · 55 mineeeeep i actually can’t believe I’m typing this description at the moment but in this episode i (cara) get to share my engagement story!!! 💍💍 FULL DEBRIEF IN THIS EPISODE ! how…
- finding freedom & the sacred in the everyday ft. adam lind · 1 h 11 minwelcome to a VERY special episode that is an interview with the incredible adam lind (@adam.floatinghome) - author, human connection advocate, content creator & all around…
- autumn diaries #3: our ultimate autumn tbr · 58 minwelcome to another (video!!) instalment of the autumn diaries. in this episode we chat MORE books in the form of our ultimate tbr lists. this covers the genres fantasy, dark…
- autumn diaries #2: autumnal books we'd sell our souls to read again · 1 h 11 minthe time has come for our autumn book recommendations… aka BOOKS YOU MUST READ THIS SEASON 🍂📚 we are honestly so jealous of anyone picking these up for the first time because the…
- autumn diaries #1: romanticising your academic year & fighting seasonal depression · 58 minTHIS IS NOT A DRILL, IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN AKA OUR FAVOURITE TIME AKA AUTUMN! AKA AUTUMN DIARIES TIME!! (sorry not sorry for the dramatic capitalisation but it simply had…
- the resurgence of girlhood · 26 minthis week’s episode feels like a love letter to girlhood! we chat about the collective bonding over The Summer I Turned Pretty, the nostalgic pull of The Vampire Diaries, Taylor…
- the week of realising things · 40 minthis episode does what it says in the tin (aka the title) because we both had MANY realisations this week - from realising our negative bias, wanting to be less self-centered…
