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the matcha diaries cara and leo
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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. ☕
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overcoming insecurities this summer
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
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beauty standards & procedures - an 'unfiltered' conversation
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).
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solo dates & self love: reflecting on our younger selves
from solo dates, younger self reflections, taboo topics in sex and the city, and baby reindeer... we cover it all in this episode hehe!
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what it really means to be a girl’s girl & reflecting on my female friendships 💘
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!!!
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spring refresh: journal & mentally deep clean with us
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!!!
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feeling burnt out in your 20s
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).
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