Self Love Lounge

Have you ever tried on your favorite outfit, only to find it no longer fits? It’s a mix of emotions—grieving the loss of who we were while finding joy in creating new memories as a new version of self. Embracing new styles that reflect who we’re becoming can be daunting, as old stories—often far from the truth—weigh on our hearts. Joy and grief can coexist as we move on from what we once loved. Gu...

When you and your soul are misaligned, you ignore signs that may be truthful for you. This disconnection can manifest as physical disturbances, making you the worst version of yourself. Recently, life has been about making tough decisions and pushing past complacency. I say, hell yes! Keep making those difficult choices that set you apart. We weren't brought here to be the same; we were meant to l...

Despite committing to healing and growing into blissful change, there are moments when we pause, unsure of who we've become. Reflecting on returning back to basics, the episode prompts listeners to question who they were in winter, who they are emerging in spring, and who they aspire to be, urging them to navigate the challenges of maintaining self-worth amidst opinions, uncertainty, and change. A...

Love is not rationalizing poor judgement. Love is not miscommunication. Love is not failed attempt. Love is not against you. Love is you. If you recently been called to let go of the loved you love, then this episode is for your heart. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. 

We are entering a colder season, where we may find ourselves struggling against the flow, resisting the natural currents of change. but there comes a moment when we realize that swimming against the tide only exhaust us further. It's then that we must find courage to release our grip on control, and move to the rhythm of our intuition. Our guest speaker, Jade and I explore the wave of returning ba...

Step into the imposter syndrome soiree with our special guest, Alexa Nicol, as we waltz through a therapeutic dance of self-doubt and success. Ever lost a friend, started a new job, or embarked on a wild new project? Your spirit's cheering, but you're side-eyeing it. It's imposter syndrome—where celebrating your wins feels like a comedy show you never signed up for! As an energy exchange, please r...

Releasing our familiar unhappiness is the first step into recovering years of being addicted to what is not longer serving us. How we decide we’ve outgrown versions of ourselves that have held us when we most needed it is okay and guess what is required. How we move forward is what you begin to reach for in their place. This episode is your Emergency Room (ER) filled with love while helping you re...

Hard. Life can be hard sometimes and It’s hard to even explain why it’s hard, so you might think to hardened up like a shell that’s protecting itself from an unwanted season. Now it’s time to buckle up, there is joy riding to acceptance although this won’t be an easy road to trust, It is time to surrender. For those resisting this episode, THE UNIVERSE IS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. If you are looking f...

Will you take back those who don't see you? Will you accept what was never meant for you? Or will you learn to love all of what you've suppressed. What is left untouched will manifest into triggering situations we are required to let go of. Sometimes you get tested the most when it's time for you elevate. Reiki Master and Spiritual Teacher, Mesha Toor helps us believe in what and who we are becomi...

I’ve been roaming around different areas, unable to let go and let life in again. Many MINDless relationships are starting to get the best of me as I revisit what no longer serves me. So what does it mean to revisit your past? Some would say Saturn Retrograde is an invitation to feel into the foundations of the relationships around you. Vulnerably, I would say I’ve been questioning my worth lately...

Sometimes we reach a peak of healing opportunity that is simply just a viewpoint. Even having done the healing work, even feeling as though old wounds have now healed, even accomplishing some of your dreams as of right now and then losing them in the process of self-discovery, it might still feel like nothing's really changed and you're right back to where you started. Feeling a void filled with e...

No amount of a guilt from choices made in past relationships can disrupt anxiously our future. Nothing truly matters but there's a moment presently where you can actively decide what does. Maybe you are going through a bad break up - Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber style or maybe you mistrusted someone - Tiger Woods style. Instead of focusing on what went wrong, It's Time to Look Deep Within and as...

You begin your healing journey in a season of your life that has now ended. I am here to remind you that it's time to go deep within. But, you seem unsure on what stands to lay your feet because your mind (if not) racing you out of alignment. This episode with spiritual healer, entrepreneur & visionary Bhav helps us recognize a deeper healing we never really started until now. This episode is...

Fear is not your enemy but your driving force towards fulfilling your wildest dreams. We've all been a victim to our fears. We might accept wearing other people's masks as a shield only to realize we are being haunted by the choices we make for ourselves. This episode reminds you that the next time you feel fear, take your power back and make the decision to do whatever you set your mind to do. Yo...

It’s time to fall in love with yourself by being your own friend, again. This requires saying goodbye to a version of yourself that no longer fits. You may find yourself withdrawing from memorable friendships that in your heart just don't feel right. Sometimes, it isn't that there's something wrong but simply your soul calling you to dig deeper and stop running from your truest potential because t...

We’ve spent years as students and actually become good. So, how does 5 years feel like a tug of war? I’ve been fighting with myself for control while the judges are the ones listening to this episode today. The judges, successful or not, get to sit comfortably at my expense. She didn’t make it after university. She has a degree and works minimum wage? She majored in arts, that’s why?  What I choos...

What does it mean to graduate? The obvious answer is that I am no longer a student. The ambiguity begins to highlight the fact that I am no longer on my parents care plan. The rush to settle for a part-time job to secure government care is one I want no part of. The truth is I no longer have representation which intoxicates the fact that I am deeply lost in our world. What does it mean to graduate...

I graduated, Now what? I now walk into spaces where I am not entirely sure if I belong. Anxiety rushes through my mind so I shrink myself into a job description.   But my heart urges me to keep looking for a place where the job aligns with who I have become, a woman. The founder of Saddie Baddies, Priscilla O. Agyeman teaches us a softer way to search for a workplace that serves us. If you have be...

Ever indulged? sometimes intentional but so often impulsively… in things we may not truly want..to impress people we don’t even like. Join us in this episode with Award-winning millennial money coach Gina Judge where we get to the root to what money means to us.

This episode brings meaning to our home. I remembered the day I closed my eyes and connected to my intuition as the sound of the waves, the chirping of the birds and the sun caressed my caramel skin. Not only was I in deep meditation but I was at home sweet home thanks to Alexa and Lisa's spiritual guidance.  Our two Guest speakers introduce us to a world where everything is magically possible esp...

As a kid, I used to place posters of Selena Gomez down on a flat and what was supposed to be a white surface. I'd then attach dollar store-bought tape to all corners, the center, and midpoints between the corners. That was my way of dreaming and hoping for the unexpected. What if you had a dream?  What if all you had to do to dream was to be okay with not knowing what the unexpected could be? Arie...

Even though you may never want to, sit with It. What you may ask? Sit with the tears while unclenching your jaw because when the tears dry, you stand on the other side where you find a deep and loud self-connection even if you've lost yourself endless times. Empowering Jenna Berman plants healing in our wounds where she reminds us that imperfections are what make us all unique and incredibly power...

"Is it Lady like to say the shit I want to say?" Kiana Ledé sang it best. Let me introduce you to Self Love with a sprinkle of Bad Bitch energy. This episode warms us for a vulnerable pep talk from your host truly, only.  I'll self-sabotage with you where bitting my tongue as a lady was the price I paid until I picked up my mic and sang about the empowerment of being a boss while the fear of being...

When I recorded this episode, I wasn’t thinking about my past lovers but I was thinking about who have I become since. Here's to the one that did the crime and got away: It was the type of love that will forever live in my body as a reminder of how strong I truly am. Here's to the one that tried but it was too late: When I became what I loved about him, I knew I no longer loved him. In fact, I nev...

Just because you make it in a very competitive industry, or school does not mean you are promised success. Success looks different for all and the way you enjoy the journey is what makes you successful. Hallmark Network Executive, Auna Kemp and I talk about the beauty of being an introvert in an extroverted creative industry.