leveling up with lana

In this vulnerable episode, I open up about my real experiences battling anxiety and two eating disorders as a Christian girl. Mental health struggles are real—even for people of faith—and it’s something the church doesn’t talk about enough. If you’ve ever felt isolated, angry at God, or like you’re drowning even when you’re doing everything “right,” you’re not alone. I see you. God sees you. And...

Hot Girl Summer starts in your mind. Not your fridge. Not the gym. Not your jean size. This week, we’re diving into how to get your dream summer body without the toxic diet culture rules, excessive exercise, and self-hatred. We’re covering: • Mindset shifts that stick • Nutrition without obsession • Exercise strategies that work for you, not against you This isn’t about shrinking—it's about becomi...

PRIVACY IS POWER 🔑 I am back after a little podcast break and we are coming in hot with a VERY relevant episode. as an oversharer I had this recent breakthrough: not everyone deserves front-row seats to your life. saying less, is really saying more. in the episode, we go over: - why we overshare - the hidden cost of oversharing - how to know if someone is to be trusted - 5 tips on how to stop ove...

The Ultimate Glow-Up Guide ✨ Want to wake up feeling and looking your best? In this episode, I’m sharing my top secrets that have completely changed the game for me—from the first thing you should do in the morning to the underrated habits that will leave you glowing from the inside out. We’re talking hydration hacks, workout mistakes you might be making, skincare from the inside , and the one th...

It’s Valentine’s season(when this episode was released), and while love is in the air, I know a lot of you don’t feel it—at least not for yourselves. And trust me, I get it. I’ve spent years tying my worth to perfection, punishing myself when I didn’t measure up, and letting that self-hatred seep into my relationships. But yesterday, God put it on my heart to address this. In this episode, I’m get...

This week, we’re getting real about the struggles of working out, feeling bulky instead of toned, and finally achieving that lean, strong, feminine look you’ve been dreaming of. I’ll break down: No more confusion, frustration, or trying every workout under the sun without seeing results. I’m sharing everything I’ve learned so you can work smarter, not harder, and feel confident in your body. Let’s...

Are you a busy girlie juggling school, work, personal goals, and a social life—but still determined to live your best life? In this episode, I’m spilling my 7 top tips to keep everything organized, from managing your to-dos and goals to building routines and staying productive without the overwhelm. We’ll cover: ✨ The power of organizing your tasks and priorities ✨ Using Notion, Todoist, and oth...

healing your relationship with food is a journey , not a final destination. ❤️‍🩹 in this episode, i’m sharing my struggles with restriction and binge eating —two cycles that kept me stuck for years. i used to obsess over calories, fear certain foods, and only feel "in control" when i was restricting. but that eventually led to binge eating as my body rebelled, and the cycle spiraled. it wasn’t un...

hi girls! in today’s episode we spill some tea on some toxic (mostly female) friendships that I have had in the past. friendships are hard. FEMALE friendships are even harder. between the jealousy and underlying competition, the passive-aggression, the gossip, and everything else, NOBODY ever prepares you for it. NOBODY also prepares you for outgrowing friends and realizing you have nothing in com...

hi girls! I am back from my break and am excited to get back on the mic. we go over why I re-branded the podcast, and then get straight into how you can level up your 2025 in 10 steps. I reveal my 10 step system I use to hit all of my new years goals! we go through reflection journaling prompts, breaking down goals, how to make habits, and more! the notion I mentioned is linked down below 🙂 ★ MEN...

we are a little late to the winter arc trend, but better late than never! this week, I go in-depth on the rules I am doing to enter my winter-arc, but in a way that is non-toxic. I do not want you or I to burn out before the start of the new year. and so we are approaching our winter arc in a way that is a little more realistic. let’s work on becoming the best version ourselves during a time of th...

this week, we are getting real about the ups and downs of transitioning into a new school year. whether you’re in high school, college, or even out in the “real world,” adjusting to life after summer can be tough. I’ve felt overwhelmed by the extra responsibilities and harder classes, and I know so many of you are feeling the same. we chat about the stress of picking (or switching) a major and how...

join me in today’s special BIRTHDAY episode. it was my birthday this past week, and in this episode I reflect on the 20 lessons I have learned throughout my teenage-hood. lessons range from healthy eating, relationships, faith, mental health, confidence, and so much more. it is the perfect “girly self-improvement” in a nut-shell episode. I cannot wait to chat with you.  🤍 MENTIONS: Alexia Degremo...

join me in today’s episode as I chat about feeling far away from God. I go through some reasons why we sometimes feel far from God and ways to feel closer. I also go over secular music, making Bible reading a habit, church-hurt, and so much more!  even if you are not a Christian, or maybe you feel far from God…just click and listen to a little bit of the episode. it might have been what you needed...

join me in today’s episode as I go over some of the questions you girls sent in! from friend advice to skincare, mental health, working out, and fashion…I cover it all!  this episode was so much fun and I really want to do another q&a episode in the future!  🤍 MENTIONS: find all my socials and everything else here: https://linktr.ee/lovelywithlana     @allthingslillyann instagram (aka the sun...

fall is here, so let’s get excited by talking about all things FALL. fall trends and things to buy, fall habits, fall routines, and a fall bucket-list! we will cover all things cozy, vanilla, cashmere, pumpkin and of course, ways to improve your life. 🤍 MENTIONS: find all my socials and everything else here: https://linktr.ee/lovelywithlana     * Matinee Candle Company and use code lovely10 for 1...

hot girls have anxiety. I do not make the rules, I am just subject to them as much as you are. because I have struggled with anxiety for so much of my life, I wanted to make a whole podcast dedicated to helping my anxious girlies. I go over my experience having an anxiety disorder, and the tips to help calm down and stop overthinking.  if you struggle with anxiety, I highly recommend for you to li...

today, I go over how I finally healed my relationship with food, exercise, and my body. well, maybe not FULLY healed (as I believe it is a life-long journey), but a lot more healed than earlier this year. I have been through the full spectrum. I have had a restrictive eating disorder, I have also struggled with binge/emotional eating. I have been obsessive with exercise, and obsessive about steps,...

today, I go over my secrets on how I stay organized. we girls have a lot on our plate! some of us girls have to balance school, work, wellness, and living life! I believe that organization is there to make sure that we are getting what we need done so we can enjoy life! it is a way to optimize your time and stay on track with your priorities. I give my app reccs, little hacks, and my school organi...

today, this conversation is for the recovering people pleasers. the people that are so focused on other people that they forget about themselves. the people always apologizing first, putting in initiatives, planning, texting, and doing everything while being underappreciated. I have been struggling with setting boundaries and respecting myself in the relationships in my life, and maybe you are too...

today we are going to chat about one of my favorite topics: GLOWING UP. I love a good glow-up, and the perfect time is right now! before the school-year (or fall for my out of school girlies), to just grind and become the hottest and happiest version of yourself. I go through my physical glow up tips like skincare, how to maintain clear skin, how to get snatched, my personal workout routine, how t...

today we are going to chat about change. we all go through big and small seasons of change. whether it is as small as how you drink your coffee or your workout routine, to moving to college or changing your entire style…we all change. change is normal, changing your mind is normal, and it is SO SO uncomfortable. I feel like we limit ourselves so much by fearing change, by fearing the comments that...

today my best friend and co-founder, Ashley is coming on the pod to talk about all things friendship, building a business, and being a woman in the tech and business space. we go through hilarious stories, but also share tangible advice for any girl who has always felt slightly out of place.  a bit of a longer episode but Ashley and I enjoyed recording it, and we hope you enjoy listening to it. 🤍...

today we are going to chat about all things hormone health, and HA recovery. this is yet another vulnerable and “taboo” subject but with so many girls struggling, I just had to open up about something I have been struggling with. HA, or hypothalamic amenorrhea is a loss of period. generally, if a girl does not have a period by 16, or her period goes missing, she is diagnosed with HA. it might seem...

today we are going to chat about how to balance feminine and masculine energy. as a very “independent” and “goal-oriented” girlie, I often lose touch with my femininity. I end up feeling exhausted, angry, and like I am always the one having to call the shots.  I believe that femininity and masculinity is a BALANCE that must be struck. it is how you carry yourself, it is how you talk, your energy....