Pretty Real Persona Podcast
Pretty Real is the unapologetic audio diary for women who are done pretending. Hosted by Ariyanna, this podcast dives into the beautiful mess of modern womanhood—where growth meets glam, real talk meets soft life, and healing doesn’t mean hiding your edges. Expect unfiltered conversations about self-worth, identity, ambition, love, and showing up as that girl—even on the days you don’t feel like her. Whether you’re navigating your glow-up or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, Pretty Real is your safe space to laugh, cry, and level up.
Episodes
Learning to Let People Love You | Pretty Real Persona Podcast
For so many of us, love feels safer when we’re the giver, the fixer, the strong one. But what happens when we’re asked to receive it?
In this episode, we talk about the quiet resistance to being loved—how past hurt, independence, survival mode, and fear of disappointment can make us push people away without even realizing it. We explore what it means to softe...
The Lessons Behind Rock Bottom | When Life Breaks You Open Instead of Breaking You
Rock bottom doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like exhaustion, loss of direction, financial stress, heartbreak, or quietly questioning everything you thought you knew about yourself.
In this episode, we talk about what rock bottom is actually here to teach you—not as punishment, but as an initiation. We explore how breakdow...
Healing After a Toxic Relationship | Rebuilding Your Self-Worth & Finding Peace
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In this episode of Pretty Real Persona, we dive deep into the journey of healing after a toxic relationship — the heartbreak, the confusion, and the beautiful process of rediscovering yourself. 💔➡️💫
We talk about:
✨ How to recognize lingering emotional patterns
✨ The importance of self-trust and boundaries
✨ Letting go of guil...
In this episode of Pretty Real Persona, we’re talking about the beauty of starting over — when life falls apart, doors close, or you realize the version of you that once fit… doesn’t anymore.
This is your reminder that starting over isn’t failure — it’s a divine reset. We’re breaking down how to release shame around change, trust your timing, and see new beginnings as proof that you’re evolving, not regressing.
If you’v...
Being the Cycle Breaker in Your Lineage | Pretty Real Persona Podcast ✨
Being the cycle breaker isn’t easy — it’s deep work. It’s deciding that generational pain stops with you. It’s choosing healing over habit, peace over patterns, and awareness over avoidance. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to be the one who breaks the cycle — emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
I’ll share what that jour...
When Life Forces You to Slow Down
Sometimes, life hits pause for you — not to punish you, but to protect, redirect, and prepare you. In this episode of Pretty Real Persona, we’re diving into those seasons where your plans get interrupted, your energy dips, and nothing seems to move as fast as you want it to.
We’ll talk about:
✨ How to surrender control when things slow down
✨ The spiritual + emotional lessons behind still...
🎙️ Episode Title: The Loneliness of Healing | Pretty Real Persona Podcast
Healing isn’t always beautiful — sometimes it’s quiet, isolating, and deeply uncomfortable. In this episode, we talk about the loneliness that often comes with choosing yourself, setting boundaries, and outgrowing people and places that no longer align.
We’ll explore what it really feels like to sit in the in-between — when you’re no longer who y...
✨ Letting Go of the Need to Be Strong | Pretty Real Persona Hits 100 Subscribers! ✨
In this heartfelt episode of Pretty Real Persona, we’re talking about what it really means to let go of the pressure to always be strong. So many of us wear strength like armor—holding it all together even when we’re exhausted, hurting, or just need to fall apart for a moment.
We’ll explore:
💭 Why we cling to the “strong friend” identity
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The Challenge of Being Emotionally Available
Emotional availability isn’t just about expressing feelings — it’s about allowing yourself to be seen, heard, and known at your deepest levels. Yet for so many of us, that kind of openness can feel terrifying. In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of why it’s often easier to shut down, stay guarded, or keep others at arm’s length.
We’ll talk about how past heartbreak...
Divine Timing vs. Control – Trusting the Flow of Life ✨
In this episode, we dive deep into the tension between divine timing and our need to control outcomes. How often do we push, force, or plan our way into situations that aren’t ready for us yet? And how often does life remind us that what’s meant for us will never pass us by?
I’ll share personal reflections and lessons on surrendering control, learning patience, and...
Releasing the Need for Validation | Pretty Real Persona Podcast
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Why do we care so much about what other people think? 🤔 In this episode of the Pretty Real Persona Podcast, we’re talking about releasing the external need for validation and learning how to find worth from within.
If you’ve ever caught yourself waiting for a “like,” approval, or someone else’s opinion before you felt confident—this conversatio...
✨ Episode Title: Becoming the Person You Needed as a Child ✨
In this episode of the Pretty Real Persona Podcast, we dive into the powerful journey of healing your inner child and stepping into the version of yourself you once needed most. We’ll explore how childhood experiences shape the way we love, protect, and show up for ourselves as adults—and how choosing to nurture, guide, and affirm your inner child can transfo...
✨ Episode Title: Making Peace with Being Misunderstood
💭 Have you ever felt like no matter how much you explain yourself, some people will just never get it? In this episode, we dive into the freedom that comes when you stop chasing approval and start standing fully in your truth—even if it means being misunderstood.
We’ll talk about:
- Why the need to be understood can hold you back
- How to release the pressure of expl...
In this episode of Pretty Real Persona, we’re getting honest about forgiveness — what it really is, what it isn’t, and the biggest misconceptions that keep us stuck. Whether it’s forgiving someone who’s never apologized or learning to extend grace to yourself, we’re breaking down how to release resentment without pretending the hurt never happened.
While you’re here for some emotional healing, let’s also talk physical ...
🎙 Episode Title: Navigating Grief & Loss Gracefully — Finding Light in the Darkness
Grief changes you. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a dream, or a version of yourself—you don’t come out the same. In this deeply honest episode, we explore what it means to move through grief with grace, without rushing healing or bypassing the pain.
We’ll talk about:
- The different faces of grief (not just d...
🎙️ Pretty Real Persona Podcast | Episode 13: How to Stop Emotionally Abandoning Yourself
Are you constantly showing up for others but leaving yourself behind? In this episode, we’re getting real about what emotional abandonment looks like—especially the subtle ways we betray our own needs in the name of “being strong,” “staying busy,” or “avoiding conflict.” 💔
You’ll learn:
✨ What emotional abandonment is and how it sh...
The Spiritual Side of Self-Love | Pretty Real Persona Podcast
In this episode of Pretty Real Persona, we’re diving into the spiritual side of self-love—beyond affirmations, beyond bubble baths. We’re talking about soul-level healing, inner truth, and what it means to reconnect with your highest self.
✨ Why is self-love a spiritual practice?
✨ How can you begin to love yourself beyond the surface?
✨ What happens when you a...
The Art of Being Present With Others – Deepening Real Connection
In a world full of distractions, showing up fully in our relationships is a radical act of love. In this episode, we dive into what it really means to be present with the people in our lives—from partners and friends to strangers and coworkers.
We explore:
💬 Why presence is the foundation of meaningful connection
👁️ How to truly see and hear othe...
Why is it so hard to let ourselves be fully seen?
In this episode of the Pretty Real Persona podcast, we’re unpacking the fear of visibility—the anxiety that shows up when we begin to take up space, speak our truth, or share our creativity with the world. Whether you’re stepping into a new level of authenticity, launching your dream, or simply trying to stop hiding in plain sight, this is your invitation to stop shrink...
Dating while healing is a brave, vulnerable act—and it doesn’t come with a rulebook. In this episode, we dive deep into what it truly means to open your heart when you’re still in the process of putting yourself back together. From setting boundaries with grace, to learning how to receive love without guilt, to spotting red flags versus fear-based triggers—we unpack it all.
This isn’t about being perfectly healed ...
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