Creating a Life You Love with Adriana

(VIDEO PODCAST ON YOUTUBE & SPOTIFY) In this episode, I talk with my best friend, Allie, about her recent experience with God and how that has completely changed her life for the better. We talk about the transformation she has had that brought her to put God first in her life, especially in her studies of architecture at Miami University. We dive into the challenges of balancing faith amidst...

(VIDEO PODCAST ON SPOTIFY & YOUTUBE) In this episode, I talk about what it means to guard your heart as it says in Proverbs 4:23. I used to wonder why I would become easily irritated, have unwanted thoughts pop into my head, and get into slumps without knowing why... then I started looking at the shows, music, images, media that I consumed, and people I surrounded myself with. I realized the impor...

(VIDEO PODCAST ON SPOTIFY & YOUTUBE) When I first started on my fitness journey, it was driven by appearance which only led to a very unhealthy mindset. Along the way as I started to battle with physical pain, I thankfully started to realize danger of making my body an idol. I learned that anytime I obsessed over my appearance is when I struggled with insecurities or pride. So in this episode,...

(VIDEO PODCAST ON SPOTIFY & YOUTUBE) We all will have a point in our lives where we feel lonely. Maybe your friends left you, you feel isolated because you moved somewhere new, you are going through a breakup, or you just feel like you do not belong anywhere. Whatever it is, there is hope… not hope in our plans but hope in the word of God. Let's dive into that together and learn how to fac...

(VIDEO PODCAST ON SPOTIFY & YOUTUBE) In this episode, we talk all about how to pray to the Lord through Jesus and by allowing the Holy Spirit to work in us. We talk about the purpose of prayer and what it means to pray. We talk about why we should pray and the power of it in our lives. And lastly, we talk about an outline (from Matthew 6) you can use to pray. I will also explain how I pray and...

(VIDEO PODCAST ON SPOTIFY & YOUTUBE) In this episode I will answer questions from you! I talk about how to deal with loneliness, how to make friends, maintain healthy relationships and how to live on fire for the Lord. All of these and more so give this a listen if you want to learn how to live a faith filled life! YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZT3_AWUmMug?si=0L2kk8PnOtvR72Pb

(VIDEO PODCAST ON SPOTIFY & YOUTUBE) Have you ever wondered how you can find TRUE peace in every circumstance of life? We will all go through difficult times, and we can't control what happens to us, BUT we can control our attitude about it. There can be a purpose to our pain and through the pain, we can even find peace… which is exactly what we will talk about. YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watc...

I share my personal journey of battling social anxiety and how I went from extreme shyness and fear to confidently being myself. I also talk about the times I still struggle (get ready for some possible awkward stories lol) and how I have been able to overcome it. I will talk about the roots of social anxiety, discussing its origins, including experiences like bullying and low self-esteem. You wil...

Before I started living my life for God, I didn't think much about sin in a believer's life. And, once walking in my faith, I was confused as to why I was still sinning even though I was on fire for the Lord. But now having learned this past year about what sin is, the power of it, and how we can defeat it, I realized how important it is for every believer to know! In this episode I talk a...

In this podcast episode, I dive into the practical strategies I've personally used to conquer phone addiction and achieve a healthier relationship with technology. I share valuable tips, such as avoiding early-morning social media scrolling, employing phone filters, scheduling days out, and designating specific "no phone zones." If you want to learn how to establish clear usage bound...

It's not hard to see the negative side effects that come from using our phone too much (specifically social media). But it is apart of our world today which means we NEED to learn to find balance so this technology does NOT take over our lives. The first step is realizing the emotion behind this habit of constant phone use. So in this episode, we will talk specifically about 5 feelings that common...

In this episode, we dive into the common struggle on a fitness journeys: body insecurities. We explore how to make an internal change to take the focus off of our appearance. The conversation centers around practical, actionable steps that you can integrate into your daily lives to cultivate this internal change.

In this episode we talk about how to find the right balance in your life by embracing self-discipline, setting your priorities, creating a schedule and having flexibility in it all. I will be talking about how I manage everything in my life from work, school, recording this podcast weekly and everything in between. If you want to learn how to balance your life by learning time management and how t...

In this episode I’ll be discussing my past and current struggles with overthinking, primarily related to self-image and insecurity and specifically how to overcome it. Through my journey I've learned one key lesson that has made me understand the reason why we overthink about ourselves. And I’ve learned what we can do to overcome this. If you struggle with overthinking when it comes to what pe...

Lately I’ve been thinking about how often we accept our negative thoughts as absolute truths, leading to self-doubt and insecurity. But through working through them myself I’ve learned some valuable tools I wanted to share with you! Throughout the episode, you'll discover techniques to identify where these thoughts come from in your life and how to “fact-check” them. And by incorporating biblical...

"Show me your friends and I'll show you your future" is a quote that could not be more true. Today I’ll be sharing personal experiences related to this topic, and we will talk about how surrounding yourself with positive (or negative) influences can shape your future. We talk about understanding the impact of friendships, recognizing signs of negative influence, and learning practical steps to bui...

Do you ever fear that you are making the wrong decision? I have experienced this in many areas of my life, especially recently which has made me more interested in this topic. So in this episode, we will talk about this fear and how it intertwines with our spiritual journey. We will talk about the reasons behind this fear—societal expectations, consequences, loss of control, and more. And we talk...

In honor of it being over a year since I started this podcast, I wanted to share my personal experiences of conquering the fears that held me back from starting something new! While I had many fears, the top 3 were: the fear of judgment, the fear of not being good enough, and the fear of failure. If you struggle with these, the good news is you CAN overcome it. If you want to learn how, give this...

In this episode, I'll walk you through practical steps that helped me go from just practicing “religion” to having a relationship with God. We’ll talk about understanding foundation of a genuine relationship, how reading the Bible daily changed my life, why heartfelt prayer is a game-changer, finding your spiritual community for support, and tackling those doubts head-on. If you want to start or g...

I have found in life sometimes the most amazing things are the most unexpected and surprising. A recent plane ride I went on made me realize that sometimes the detours God has us take are really for our own good. We can have a set plan for our lives but in reality God knows what is really best for us. In this episode, I’ll be sharing some personal stories and insights into the moments when life to...

Over my fitness journey I’ve learned many lessons along the way. Today I wanted to focus specifically on 5 tools and perspectives that can help you on your fitness journey and actually enjoy the process. Whether you haven’t started yet or you are already in the game, give this episode a listen to take your fitness journey to the next level!

Having self-discipline is essential to create a life you love. Without it you are ultimately letting the external infleunces sway you wherever which in the long run will lead to a life of confusion. If you want to learn how to use discipline to grow your confidence and enhance your life, listen to this!

We all have experienced worry at some point in our live. But excessive worry can cause mental, physical, and spiritual harm. In this episode we will be reviewing the book, “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living” by Dale Carnegie. This book has been of tremendous help in my journey so I will be highlighting a few key points that could serve in your journey as well!

When I started my fitness/health journey, it was ALL about my looks. Nothing else mattered except my appearance. But this became a problem because I neglected my spiritual, financial, social, mental, and physical (how I was feeling) health. And by focusing too much on what I looked like, I was constantly unhappy. If you want to fully optimize your health so you can live a life you love, give this...

In our society there can be a lot of pressure to ALWAYS be achieving SOMETHING. Recently feel like I've had this pressure, and it's been taking the joy out of the journey. While having no drive or motivation for achievements isn't good, having an overwhelming amount of pressure is not either. It can lead you to get burnt out and can even lead to you resenting the goals you are trying t...