in 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 relationships and so much more. thank you for submitting so many wonderful questions and we will defo be recording a part 2!!

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in 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.

substack article linked here.

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November Burnout Recovery Plan

Week 1: The Slow Reset

Clear space, clear mind. Start simple — create the environment for recovery.

Checklist:☐ Declutter one small area (a desk, nightstand, or shelf)☐ Wash your bedding and add a cozy blanket or flannel sheets☐ Create one calming corner (a reading nook, candle, or fairy lights)☐ Write down 3 things you’re letting go of this month☐ Go for one solo walk without headphones☐ End each night with a warm drink (tea, hot chocolate, matcha)☐ Read or journal before bed instead of scrolling

Week 2: The Sensory Reset

Reconnect with your senses to quiet your nervous system.

Checklist:☐ Light a candle each morning or evening — something seasonal like amber or vanilla☐ Try a cozy homemade meal (soup, pasta, or roasted veg night)☐ Listen to a “soft life” playlist while cooking or getting ready☐ Go on a short morning or evening walk — just for fresh air☐ Do one gentle yoga, stretching, or Pilates session☐ Write one journal entry answering: “What actually feels good right now?”☐ Have one social moment — call a friend, host a wine + cheese night, or cozy movie night

Week 3: The Mental Reset

Protect your energy and quiet your mind.

Checklist:☐ Turn off notifications for at least one app that drains you☐ Schedule one “no plans evening” — guilt-free rest night☐ Try a low-stimulation morning (no phone until breakfast)☐ Read something comforting (The Comfort Book, Wintering, or a cozy romance)☐ Write down 3 things that made you smile this week☐ Do one thing just for fun — bake, draw, rearrange your flat☐ Go outside for sunlight every day, even if just 5–10 mins

Week 4: The Grounding Reset

Reflect, restore, and prepare gently for the end of the year.

Checklist:☐ Write a short reflection: “What have I learned from slowing down this month?”☐ Have a self-care evening — bath, music, skincare, book☐ Do a mini digital detox for a day (no scrolling, just living)☐ Walk somewhere beautiful — a park, along the Thames, or through autumn leaves☐ Tidy your space while listening to an uplifting podcast☐ Choose one small goal for December (something that feels good, not ambitious)☐ Spend one day completely off-duty — no chores, no work, no guilt

first 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 not ideal...

HOWEVER this was the most meaningful and reflective episode we have recorded as it is our 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! in this episode we reflect on how we've changed, what we've learnt... the highlights and lowlights & we react to our 1st ever episode (very cringe....)

as always thank you so much for all the love! we really couldn't do this without you xx

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catch 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! 🧸

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eeeeep 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 did ed do it?, where where we? what i was thinking and feeling in the moment? did i know beforehand???did ed speak to my parents before??? listen and you’ll find out heheeh!

in all seriousness i feel very lucky to get to share this news with you lot and thank you so much for all the love ❤️❤️❤️

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welcome to a VERY special episode that is an interview with the incredible adam lind (@adam.floatinghome) - author, human connection advocate, content creator & all around incredibly inspiring person! we talk about his new book 'Floating Home: Lessons From A Life Less Ordinary' and some of the themes he touches upon within it, including (but not limited to):

• overcoming intrusive thoughts
• navigating grief
• daring to live a life less ordinary
• existensialism
• finding freedom within discipline
• making the mundane sacred

• the power of human kindness & connection

where you can find adam:

• adam's ig
• find the book at waterstones
• find the book at bloomsbury
• find the book on amazon

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welcome 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 academia, gothic, mystery & above all lots of magic and witches...

books mentioned:

• A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping — Sangu Mandanna

• Blood Over Bright Haven — M.L.Wang

• The Bewitching — Silvia Moreno-Garcia

• Fangs — Sarah Andersen (graphic novel)

• The Academy — Elin Hilderbrand

• Assistant to the Villain — Hannah Nicole Maehrer

• One Dark Window — Rachel Gillig

• The Exorcism of Faeries — J.L. Vampa

• Immortal Consequences — I.V. Marie

• Arcana Academy — Elise Kova

• A Natural History of Dragons — Marie Brennan

• A Dark and Secret Magic — Wallis Kinney

• If It Makes You Happy — Julie Olivia

• In the Company of Witches — Auralee Wallace

• Katabasis — R.F. Kuang

• Cackle — Rachel Harrison

• Rewitched — Lucy Jane Wood

• Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match — Sally Thorne

• The Girl in White — Lindsey Currie

• Dracula — Bram Stoker

• My Roommate is a Vampire — Jenna Levine

• Not Quite Dead Yet — Holly Jackson

• If We Were Villains — M.L. Rio

• Practical Magic — Alice Hoffman

• The Once and Future Witches — Alix E. Harrow

• Frankenstein — Mary Shelley

• The Unmaking of June Farrow — Adrienne Young

• Checking Out Crime — Laurie Cass

• A River Enchanted — Rebecca Ross

the 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 vibes are perfecttt! think cosy fantasies that feel like a warm hug, witchy reads perfect for spooky nights, dark academia staples, plus some romance, & gothic classics!

basically, if you’ve been wondering what to add to your tbr this season, we’ve done the work for you. light a candle, grab a hot drink, and prepare your goodreads because the list is loooong!!

 here’s everything we recommended in the episode: 

Cosy Fantasy

• The Spellshop — Sarah Beth Durst
• Legends & Lattes — Travis Baldree
• Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Fairies — Heather Fawcett

Fantasy

• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue — V.E. Schwab
• Heartless Hunter & Rebel Witch — Kristen Ciccarelli
• Divine Rivals & Ruthless Vows — Rebecca Ross

Witchy Vibes

• The Ex Hex (series) — Erin Sterling
• Witches of Brooklyn — Sophie Escabasse
• Weyward — Emilia Hart
• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches — Sangu Mandanna

Dark Academia

• The Secret History — Donna Tartt
• Babel — R.F. Kuang
• If We Were Villains — M.L. Rio
• Bunny — Mona Awad
• Ninth House — Leigh Bardugo
• An Academy for Liars — Alexis Henderson

Mystery

• Wild Dark Shore — Charlotte McConaghy
• Murder at the Bookstore — Sue Minix
• A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder — Holly Jackson
• The Inheritance Games — Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Romance

• The Dead Romantics — Ashley Poston
• You Again — Kate Goldbeck
• The Seven Year Slip — Ashley Poston

Classics/Gothic

• Frankenstein — Mary Shelley
• Jane Eyre — Charlotte Brontë
• The Picture of Dorian Gray — Oscar Wilde

Other

• Before the Coffee Gets Cold — Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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THIS 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 to be done to transmit our excitement). in this first episode we do a cosy catch up of our lives, share some of our recent (bookish) recommendations, as well as answer some of your questions on how to romanticise your life and actually enjoy autumn even though you're a stressed out uni student or are scared of the days (& your mood) getting darker...

grab a hot drink, get cosy & enjoyyy this first instalment auf our autumnal podcast series. 🍂

link to autumn playlist mentioned ⁠here⁠!

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this 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 Swift’s new podcast interview, and the way these moments make us lean into nostalgia and community!

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