Vanessa Persephone
Angels Anonymous
Angels Anonymous is a health & spirituality podcast hosted by Vanessa Persephone, a 26 year old ex Minnesota Vikings cheerleader, now yoga instructor & integrative health coach in recovery who shares vulnerably about her struggles with addiction to pretty much anything and everything including: body image, food, relationships, comparison, and so much more. Through an open minded perspective, she explains how you can overcome your struggles and finally feel like you’re enough.
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Vanessa Persephone
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Apr 28, 2026
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Episodes
59. recovery as a return to self w/ lana lancaster 28.04.2026 1:00:59
What if recovery isn’t about forcing yourself into someone else’s mold, but finding the path that actually fits you? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lana Lancaster, a passionate recovery advocate connected with the Auraria Recovery Community. ARC is an all-paths recovery space rooted in harm reduction, community support, and meeting people where they are. Lana brings both lived experience and de...
58. when your health feels out of control (a guided meditation) 15.04.2026 14:03
This week’s episode is something a little different. I recorded my first guided meditation: for the moments when your health feels out of your control. This was inspired by some of the people in my life I love most that I know are struggling. And honestly, almost every woman I know is quietly carrying symptoms, confusion, and the weight of not knowing what’s going on in her body. There’s no signat...
57. what changes when you stop expecting your mom to be perfect 07.04.2026 52:24
A lot of us love our moms, but may not always feel understood by them. In this episode, I sit down with my mom to talk about the unspoken parts of the mother-daughter relationship. The generational gaps, the emotional differences, and what happens when the daughter becomes more self-aware than the mother ever had the chance to be. We talk about: What strength meant in different generations What wa...
56. the grass is greener where you water it 31.03.2026 58:59
What if the life you're so deeply craving isn't somewhere else, but in how you're showing up right now? In this episode, I unpack the quiet patterns that keep us stuck in cycles of comparison, disconnection, and emotional avoidance: from relationships to career to self-worth. I reflect on what it looks like to stop outsourcing fulfillment, take radical responsibility for your needs, and soften the...
55. falling off the pink cloud: what happens after the high wears off 24.03.2026 32:06
Today we’re talking about what happens when you fall off the pink cloud. That state where everything feels exciting, aligned, full of possibility & you think you’ll never feel stressed, insecure, or overwhelmed again… until you do. The term pink cloud comes from recovery, describing the euphoric phase in early sobriety where life feels brand new. But this doesn’t just happen with sobriety. It...
54. confidence: why feeling insecure means you're actually growing 18.03.2026 44:39
Okay, let’s talk about confidence. Not the cute, Instagram-ready version you try to create with outfits or makeup... the real stuff . The kind that actually comes from trusting yourself. Chasing your dream life? Yeah… it’s gonna make you feel like a mess sometimes. You’ll feel insecure, compare yourself to the “old you,” and spiral. Totally normal, and it's actually where growth lives. In this epi...
53. the antidote to isolation 10.03.2026 42:00
How do you get back into studio culture after COVID… after heartbreak… after isolation… after becoming someone new? In this episode of Angels Anonymous , I’m sharing what it’s looked like for me to find community again. It's more than just being in rooms, true community is where you actually feel held. We talk about taking risks, saying yes before you feel ready, and why social connection is m...
52. the missing link to feeling safe in your body w/ dr. seher 21.01.2026 50:32
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Dr. Seher, a pelvic floor therapist, to talk about the part of the body most of us were never taught to understand but deeply need to. We explore how the pelvic floor connects to stress, trauma, anxiety, digestion, sexuality, and our nervous system, and why so many people are disconnected from this powerful center. This conversation is grounding, eye-open...
51. behind the scenes of showing up anyway 30.12.2025 23:25
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it actually looks like to create content and host a podcast behind the scenes. The effort, the resistance, the self-doubt, the many reasons I could’ve skipped recording… and why I show up anyways. This episode isn’t for today’s version of me. It’s for the version of me years from now. The one who will reap the quiet, unseen fruits of showing up...
50. how I manifested love & why perspective is everything 23.12.2025 47:37
Okay… this episode title might sound a little clickbaity — How I Manifested the Love of My Life — but if you know me, you know this isn’t going to be an "I have the perfect formula for you to attract love in 90 days" kind of episode. In this episode, I share what actually shifted for me in love, not by forcing or fixing myself, but through changing my perspective. I talk about moving thr...
49. from overwhelmed to refreshed: closing the year with intention 16.12.2025 51:23
This time last year, I was in a completely different place... moving through a breakup, feeling emotionally raw, anxious, and overwhelmed. As this December arrived, I realized how much that season still lives in my nervous system, and how often overwhelm turns into irritability, negativity, or the quiet story that nobody really cares or is listening. In this episode, I’m sharing how reflecting on...
48. cozy catch-up: florida, feelings & favorites 09.12.2025 1:00:48
Welcome back, angel. Today’s episode is a cozy catch-up! A little Florida recap, a little feelings dump, and all the favorites I'm (mostly) intentionally consuming lately. We’re grounding in (hello, angel number 6666), talking anxiety moments, what I texted my boyfriend, how my tummy survived gelato (!!), and why homemade ginger shots without a juicer should honestly be illegal. I’m also shari...
47. why your mind never shuts up (and your phone owns you) 02.12.2025 42:30
In this episode, I open up about the season of feeling mentally foggy, emotionally clogged, creatively overstimulated, and constantly pulled into my phone. I share the real patterns behind the “never enough” feeling, the overthinking that paralyzes you, the pressure to constantly create, the waves of emotion that hit out of nowhere, and the compulsive scrolling that makes your brain feel broken. W...
46. bye-bye burnout: what your body is trying to tell you 25.11.2025 35:12
Feeling drained, anxious, or on the edge of burnout? In this episode, we’re slowing down to talk about the signs your body is begging you to rest, and how to actually listen. I’m sharing reflections from my Bye-Bye Burnout restorative yoga class, what burnout really does to your nervous system, and the gentle habits that help you come back to yourself. You’ll learn: • How to spot the early signs...
45. girl chat: intentional living, sex & the city energy, and everything i'm loving right now 18.11.2025 43:55
Today we’re doing something I’ve been craving lately… a full GIRL CHAT. The kind that feels like you’re on FaceTime with your best friend who somehow gets you back into your body, your life, and your power without even trying. Inspired by the “things I’m loving” style episodes I adore, this is my own twist: intentional, self-aware, a little glam, and absolutely rooted in the messy / beautiful real...
44. how to survive the holidays without shame, overwhelm, or overspending 11.11.2025 26:34
In this episode, I’m sharing the real, unfiltered truth about what the holidays can bring up: financial anxiety, binge-restrict cycles, numbing habits, burnout, and the shame that keeps so many of us spiraling alone. I talk about my own 7+ year journey of trying to fill the void inside, my 4.5 years sober, and how I’ve learned to navigate this season with intention instead of impulse. I break down...
43. no rulebook: trusting your intuition on your healing journey 04.11.2025 25:42
I’m keeping it real this week, starting with a story about eating a cheese sourdough pizza (and yes, I handled it like a champ). I talk about why healing and sobriety aren’t one-size-fits-all, why I’ve often felt like a fraud as a guide, and how your intuition is actually the best map you’ve got. No rulebook, no magic formula, just you, your body, your energy, and a few people to help along the wa...
42. nobody prepares you for this chapter: my sister's breast cancer came back 28.10.2025 15:37
In today’s episode of Angel’s Anonymous, I’m opening up about something deeply personal, my sister’s cancer coming back, and what it’s teaching me about life, purpose, and the quiet battles people carry. This space isn’t just about addiction or sobriety; it’s about recovery in every form. Healing from toxic relationships, grief, loss, illness, fear… and learning how to carry on when life throws us...
41. showing up imperfectly: small steps, big alignment 21.10.2025 14:05
Some days we don't feel ready. Some days inspiration feels out of reach. In this short, honest episode of Angels Anonymous, I'm making my comeback. Showing up even when it feels messy, imperfect, or uncertain. I explore the balance between discipline and compassion- how to show up for the things that matter, even when we don’t feel inspired. We talk about small, imperfect actions that stil...
40. thriving hormone health: unlocking your body's wisdom w/ Colleen Howell 25.06.2024 1:10:41
Finally, the hormone healing goddess herself has graced us with her presence this week! For any of you who are struggling with symptoms like missing + irregular periods, painful periods, acne, PMS, trouble sleeping, intense cravings, energy & mood swings, hair loss, or difficulty managing a healthy weight, this episode is for you! And if any of you have turned to western medicine about these i...
39. health anxiety: toxins, parasite cleanses & doom scrolling, OH MY! 11.06.2024 44:26
I know I'm not alone in the health anxiety boat... between constantly seeing new diet trends or cleansing fads on social media, to google searching a health concern only to end up with the answer of "I have cancer" every time, the stress can be debilitating. Today's episode, I talk about some of the health anxieties I've been having & where they came from, as well as give...
38. beyond the buzz: crafting sobriety & breaking stigmas w/ creator of @talkthemock Alyssa Heim 04.06.2024 1:14:07
Join me this week with a dear sober sister of mine, Alyssa Heim! In this episode, we chat about "Talk the Mock," Alyssa's instagram account dedicated to alcohol-free living, share personal stories and tips on navigating sobriety's challenges, and break down the stigma surrounding getting sober. We emphasize the imperfect yet transformative path to sobriety, highlighting the impor...
37. sober vs. microdosing vs. cali sober 23.04.2024 33:24
thank you for listening after my time away <3 I finally feel like I'm coming out of a long emotional hibernation... ayahuasca rocked my fckin socks off and ever since that retreat, I've had zero inspiration to express myself on any platforms. I needed time to process everything that happened (and still am) but this spring energy has brought some spark back in my soul to share my voice....
4. can you love your body & want to change it? 18.04.2024 53:00
(FYI I've deleted and reposted this episode multiple times, so that's why it's out of order. It has some controversial opinions in it that I've been terrified to expose, but I'm in a f*ck it moment so here ya go!) Forewarning… the amount of passion I have paired with the amount of cold brew I consumed before recording this episode resulted in a very elevated, can’t-catch-my-bre...
36. i did ayahuasca in mexico 03.10.2023 1:18:45
Journeying with ayahuasca was one of the hardest, scariest, most courageous things I've ever done to date. In this episode, I share the light, the dark, and everything in between. I knew for a long time I was going to work with this medicine eventually, and I finally followed the call. I explain in detail what all three of my journeys were like, what I learned from them, and how I feel now tha...
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