Episodes
this episode we're joined by my friend isabella to talk all about being single in your twenties during the holiday season.. but also beyond! we chat about: how to not feel 'behind' about your dating experience learning to appreciate being single how to stop seeking male validation learning about romantic love from platonic love solo date ideas safe to say it's a good one!!! šŸ’‹ you can follow isabella here or listen to her podcast here. p.s. apologies about the audio...
Published 12/19/23
grab yourself a hot drink & get COSY because we're reading you a christmas story in today's episode! we read 'the gift of the magi' by o'henry (a story that growing up i've always been told about by my grandma, aka you already know it's a good one). we hope you enjoy this slightly different style of episode & it makes u feel the festive spirit (as it definitely did for us!). and as promised, if you're interested in reading more stories linking them all below. the gift of the magi -...
Published 12/17/23
this episode is for those of you who maybe haven't been as organised as you would have liked to be and still are SCRAMBLING for some last minute present ideas for christmas! we share sooo many gift ideas we have for this year, as well as our favourite gifts we've given & received.. 99.999% guarantee that there'll be something in this list which someone in your life will love hehe 3 and even if it should be too late for christmas this year, then these still apply for any gift giving...
Published 12/15/23
get to know what christmas is really like for cara&leo's family in this personal cosy podmas episode. We share some of the routines, traditions (some are way over the top), and our favourite memories!x to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us onĀ ā ā instagramā ā ,Ā ā ā tiktokā ā Ā or subscribe to us on youtubeĀ ā ā hereā ā ! ā˜• also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join usĀ ā ā hereā ā Ā current book of the month is 'iron...
Published 12/13/23
have you ever wondered how christmas traditions differed across the globe? in this episode we share some of the traditions that we found out (from book sharing in Iceland, KFC in Japan, to camels in Syria) we cover lots... we also share some insight into christmas origins, christmas markets, the origins of santa being red...and most importantly share YOUR christmas traditions!! to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us...
Published 12/11/23
TW: we talk about disordered eating and ED's in this episode! if you think this might even be slightly triggering to you, please don't listen and just skip to one of our other podmas episodes 333 as we've talked about in some of our previous episodes, we both had our fair share of experiences with this topic (unfortunately!) - so upon listener request we thought this would be an important one to talk about. in this episode we dive into our own experience, current mindset, advice and food...
Published 12/09/23
this podmas episode is a bit more of a serious topic but one we really enjoyed talking about! it can be way too easy to compare ourselves or feel like we're missing out on something at any point in the year... but the christmas season really intensifies it. that's why in this ep we dive into our thoughts, personal experience over the years & some (hopefully semi helpful) advice 3 to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do...
Published 12/07/23
this one is for all our tmd book lovers
Published 12/05/23
join us in podmas episode #2 as we chat through our TBW (to be watched) christmas movies and series list!! for the month of december, we'll be uploading 12 episodes of festive, cosy content and we couldn't be more excited !!šŸŽ„ to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us onĀ ā instagramā ,Ā ā tiktokā Ā or subscribe to us on youtubeĀ ā hereā ! ā˜• also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join usĀ ā hereā  current book of the month...
Published 12/03/23
PODMAS IS HEREEEE!!! for the month of december, we'll be uploading 12 episodes of festive, cosy content and we couldn't be more excited !! (be prepared to be absolutely SICK of our voices šŸ¤§). kicking it off with a classic - our winter/christmas bucket list! hope you enjoyyyyy and let us know whats on YOUR bucket listšŸŽ„ to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us onĀ ā instagramā ,Ā ā tiktokā Ā or subscribe to us on youtubeĀ ā hereā !...
Published 12/01/23
Have you ever taken a HORRIBLE photo of yourself and It ruins your day?? Been there.. done thatā€¦ In this episode we share a recent experience that cara had with a ā€œbadā€ photo and all the thoughts that came up after that. We discuss why things like that should not matter and check in on how we are feeling overall with our confidence & self-esteem, and sharing some advice that we have learnt along the way. to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of...
Published 11/29/23
you asked & we responded!! in this ep, i'm joined by my girlfriends to chat all about what's going on in YOUR lives & the love/friendship dilemmas that are taking up your brain space rn. amongst other things, we address: how to deal with income differences (aka how to date a broke man) how to know if you like someone, or just the idea of them how to meet people organically (not on dating apps) how to open up to people, especially if you've been hurt in the past how to know...
Published 11/22/23
In this week's episode we are so excited to share our experiences living with our current boyfriends (cara who has practically been living with her bf since the beginning, and Leo who shares her recent experiences after moving in for two months now!) what are the things that make it work? what are some challenges? how to know if you are ready to move in with your partner? what if it doesn't work? in this episode we discuss it all and share some pieces of advice that we have...
Published 11/15/23
in this very thought provoking episode (at least we thought so!) we discuss the notion of 'the right path' and discuss the following... -is there such thing as a right path? -what are the things to look out for when questioning this? (values, morals, happiness) -being complacent/comfortable even if things don't feel 'right' -the instability of life means that 'paths' are always changing we discuss the privilege of being able to make changes in your life to better yourself and those...
Published 11/10/23
join us this november morning for a cosy chat about life lately, highs & lows anddddd a big ol` book chat! we talk current favourites, book club and our november tbr. let us know yours!! šŸ§ø (also pls excuse leo's dryer that is popping off in the first 2 mins - promise it goes away after that!!) to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us onĀ ā instagramā ,Ā ā tiktokā Ā or subscribe to us on youtubeĀ ā hereā ! ā˜• also, if you want...
Published 11/01/23
let's be honest... what do we actually know about our own cycles and periods?? for me the answer is, shockingly little which is why i was so excited to record this episode!! this (VIDEO!!) episode we're joined by the amazing siera and clara co-founders of 'girl you need to know this', an amazing women's health community with the purpose of making women's health actually UNDERSTANDABLE and easily accessible (i know it's great right??). we talk about our personal experiences with...
Published 10/25/23
in this cosy morning episode, cara and leo answer your advice questions around all things love, relationships, crushes and moree! we answer the following questions: how to deal with parents disapproval/judgement of people you date? how do you know whether you actually like a guy romantically or you simply like the idea of them? how to stop putting unrealistic expectations on your s/o? how to approach a guy? or should I wait for someone else to make the first move? and of course a...
Published 10/11/23
this episode is a cosy one! grab a hot drink and sit down with us as we chat about new beginnings (leo officially lives in amsterdam now !), making friends as adults & pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones. to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us onĀ instagram,Ā tiktokĀ or subscribe to us on youtubeĀ here! ā˜• also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join usĀ here! for september we will be reading the...
Published 10/04/23
In this weeks super cute and wholesome episode ( editing cara thinks so atleast ) leo's not so little brother joins the podcast to answering YOUR questions in a very throwback style siblings q&a way! leo and goya share what it was like growing up together, their experiences with comparison, handling conflict, and how their relationship has changed through the years. leo then reflects on her highschool experience whilst goya shares how he feels about it in the midst of it all. as...
Published 09/27/23
In this weeks episode, join me (cara) as I have an 'unplanned' cosy introverted week where I share the things that I did to reset, unwind, and get ready for the autumn season. I also share my september favourites including books, series, movies and songs 3 I also chat through how I'm feeling with loneliness, social anxiety & pushing myself out of my comfort zone. to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us...
Published 09/17/23
this weeks episode we are together in person IN JORDAN!! we spent our morning talking about how weā€™ve been feeling, a little catch up on what weā€™ve been up to & answering some of your questions including how we plan on maintaining our friendship long distance ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹ to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do follow us onĀ instagram,Ā tiktokĀ or subscribe to us on youtubeĀ here! ā˜• also, if you want to join our BOOK CLUB... you can join...
Published 09/05/23
In this episode we are joined by the lovely Shivani Pau. Shivani Pau is the host of the wonderful podcast "A Millennial Mind", and is the founder of @myperformanceplanner. She believes in the power of using story telling to share motivational, inspiring, and uplifting knowledge to others. Leo and Shivani sit down (in the spotify studios for the first time hehe) to discuss the following: Shivani discusses her journey with confidence and how her childhood experience has played a massive...
Published 08/30/23
this week we are finally back with one of our normal style episodes where we answer some of your advice questions! we discuss the notion of 'balance' and whether it can actually be achieved... we share some ways to make your summer more entertaining if you are bored and want to feel fulfilled.. and finally we answer a listener's question regarding the fears of going into a new relationship when having a previous unhealthy relationship. p.s we also share very opposing opinions regarding the...
Published 08/14/23
In this episode, I (cara) am back to share what i have been going through the past month x this episode was really hard for me to record and anxiety inducing but i knew i wanted to share with you what my life has been like the last month or so. thank you all for your patience and kind words and also a big thank you to leo for being the best co-host and best friend i could have asked for to stay up to date on our lives, contribute to future episodes and share any of your thoughts - pls do...
Published 08/01/23
new chapter is ... loading!!! in this episode i give you guys an update on a BIG life change to come and how I'm honestly feeling about it. i also talk more generally about starting a "new chapter" and the fears, anxieties but also potential and beauty that come with it. could be a new job, starting university, relationship status update, location change, or even an internal shift - you NAME it, it's all a new chapter and we're in this thing together. šŸ’Œ to stay up to date on our lives,...
Published 07/25/23