the matcha diaries

another 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 a long, rambling bookish conversation. leo shares her experience reading Project Hail Mary, her first ever sci-fi (apparently lolsie) and why it completely surprised her, while cara gives a reading update on I Who Have Never Known Men and her thoughts so far.

we also dive into the kinds of books we’re drawn to (high-stakes vs cosy, emotional vs dark), discuss A Little Life (trigger warning) and its impact, and swap a bunch of recommendations.. from Madonna in a Fur Coat and Of Mice and Men to newer releases like Into the Blue.

plus, we chat about upcoming reading plans, TBR struggles, and leo’s ambitious goal to read during a very intense work trip. 💌

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this 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 through her weekend away in Scotland , a slightly stressful journey home, and the small acts of kindness from strangers that reminded us to look for the good.

we also share a little reading update, including what we’ve been loving recently and a cosy spring recommendations 🤍

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skip 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 answer a BIG question from one of you listeners which is:

'did we experience our goals/plans for life become more stable in your twenties?'

this did in fact send us on a big spirally ramble all about the 'ideal' societal timeline and how we're approaching life plans as we're getting older... would LOVE to know your thoughts on this topic, because this conversation has so many more layers that we didn't even begin to unpack!!

links:

the bathrobe we chat about

the ig account we mention

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this 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 like too much.

we chat about setting better work/life boundaries, taking time for the little joys that actually recharge you, and answer one of your questions on managing uni stress. from focusing on what your lecturers actually care about to romanticising your routine, we share our thoughts, experiences, and tips for making it all a bit more manageable 💛.

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in 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 complete honesty of your past in a new relationship, to how to finally let go of someone who manipulates you even when you still have a soft spot for them - we share our honest thoughts and experiences. 

(skip to 30 minutes if you want to go straight to the q&a 🫂)

link to the wonderful senem’s socials (looove her vlogs!!): yt & ig !!

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WELCOMEEE 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 like at the moment 
• The drink of the season aka our matcha recs!! 🍵
• Focussing on the little joys 
• Planning solo dates 
• & lots more! ⭐️

Jump to 13:29 to skip the intro/“wuthering heights” review and dive straight into the Q&A 💘

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this 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 ... interesting... valentines dinner. ☕️

PLEASE let us know in the comments:

a) how are you doing - what were your high & lows of the week!

b) what would you like us to talk about in future eps <3

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HAPPY 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 the resolutions & journal prompts, then listen from 14:53!

journal prompts so you can also write down your thoughts:

• What is one overarching intention you would like to set for this coming year? (Potentially choose one word that reflects this - our ‘word of the year’)
• What are three ways you will push yourself out of your comfort zone in 2026?
• What do you want to do more of in 2026?
• What do you want to do less of in 2026?
• What are 3 things you want to accomplish in 2026 (can be small/big)

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✨ 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 answer our yearly journal prompts and, most importantly, feature your reflections on what you’ve learned in 2025.

thank you (as always) from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who’s listened, supported, and contributed voice notes. you always make this so special.

want to reflect along with us? Here are the prompts we answered:

🌟 If the energy of your past year could be summed up in one word, what would it be?🌟 What were your big wins this year?🌟 What were your small wins this year?🌟 What were your challenges this year, and what did you learn from them?🌟 What are 3 things you learned this year?🌟 What do you want to leave behind as you step into 2026?

🌟 What were your energy givers and takers?

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WE'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 story times and updates - from leo's india travel & subsequent food poisoning stories to how cara's wedding planning is going & how we're generally feeling.

we hope you enjoy listening!!! <3

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