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Andrea BelitaJournal Project: Started My Period + 6th Grade RomancesMy name is Andrea Belita. I grew up in a bunkhouse we made in Idaho. No electricity, no separate rooms, and no privacy. We were preppers, hoarder style. An herbalist mother and a religiously extreme and dominating father, abuse was prevalent. Things got worse before they got better. Songwriting and journaling are how I got through life. Now I’m here sharing all of that with you. I bet you've been through some gnarly stuff, too. Free your story, free yourself. Season 3 is the beginning of my Journal Project.
Season 3 is the beginning of my Journal Project....
2025-09-0133 minAndrea BelitaJournal Project: Living With GrandmaMy name is Andrea Belita. I grew up in a bunkhouse we made in Idaho. No electricity, no separate rooms, and no privacy. We were preppers, hoarder style. An herbalist mother and a religiously extreme and dominating father, abuse was prevalent. Things got worse before they got better. Songwriting and journaling are how I got through life. Now I’m here sharing all of that with you. I bet you've been through some gnarly stuff, too. Free your story, free yourself. Season 3 is the beginning of my Journal Project.
Season 3 is the beginning of my Journal Project....
2025-08-2528 minAndrea BelitaJournal Project: The Darker Side of Childhood + Live MusicMy name is Andrea Belita. I grew up in a bunkhouse we made in Idaho. No electricity, no separate rooms, and no privacy. We were preppers, hoarder style. An herbalist mother and a religiously extreme and dominating father, abuse was prevalent. Things got worse before they got better. Songwriting and journaling are how I got through life. Now I’m here sharing all of that with you. I bet you've been through some gnarly stuff, too. Free your story, free yourself. Season 3 is the beginning of my Journal Project.
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2025-08-1942 minAndrea BelitaJournal Project: TrailerMy name is Andrea Belita. I grew up in a bunkhouse we made in Idaho. No electricity, no separated rooms, and no privacy. We were preppers, hoarder style. An herbalist mother and religiously extreme and dominating father, abuse was prevalent. Songwriting and journaling are how I got through life. Now I’m here sharing all of that with you. Thanks for hanging with me as I walk down memory lane, sometimes good and sometimes hard.
Season 3 is the beginning of my Journal Project.
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2025-08-1102 minAndrea BelitaThe Journal Project: 1990-94 - The Innocent Childhood YearsHey! I'm Andrea Belita. This is the beginning of my journal project where I share my life story through my journals and songs. This season runs through elementary and middle school. I haven't started a specific YouTube for this yet. I'll let you know when I do.
My Songs YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7i
Song Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUON
Andrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7i
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2025-08-0428 minAndrea BelitaEp 28 - The Moon & Self-Worth + Live MusicSend us a text
Have you ever looked at the moon and marveled at how we accept it completely—craters and all—without wishing it were any different? That's the profound realization I had during a solitary hike that transformed my relationship with self-acceptance.Walking alone through rolling green hills at dusk, I was wrestling with familiar insecurities: the exhausting need to prove myself as a mother, businesswoman, and creator. Would I ever feel like enough? As I reached the hilltop, the moon appeared—subtle yet bright enough to guide my way home without a flashl...
2025-03-1416 minAndrea BelitaEp 27 - Acceptance is the First Step + It's OkaySend us a textIt's Okay is a song journey that reminds you it's alright to feel what you feel. Accept the feelings and that will help you figure out what to do next rather than feeling overwhelmed and out of control with your emotions.Popl: https://poplme.co/qJa7A7z3YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48...
2023-06-2909 minAndrea BelitaEp 26 - Journey Through Depression + You Can Do ThisSend us a textThis is my cousin's account of her son and her journey through depression, a car accident that killed another person, and how they've come through it. You Can Do This is a song and story that anyone will relate to because we know someone with depression or have had it ourselves. Popl: https://poplme.co/qJa7A7z3YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist...
2023-06-2214 minAndrea BelitaEp 25 - The Power of Boundaries in Relationships + Fell ApartSend us a textLearning the power of boundaries in relationships is how you thrive. Popl: https://poplme.co/qJa7A7z3YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hersongjourneysInstagram: https://www.instagram.c...
2023-06-1515 minAndrea BelitaEp 24 - Letting Go is the Secret to Manifesting + SongSend us a textLetting go is a story of how hard it can be to move on from what you never wanted to move on from. By letting go, we can manifest even more in our lives. Letting Go's Song Journey.Popl: https://poplme.co/qJa7A7z3YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7i
2023-06-0818 minAndrea BelitaEp 23 - Manifesting a Partnership + PaintedSend us a textThis episode is all about what it took for me to find lasting love. This is the song Painted's Song Journey. Popl: https://poplme.co/qJa7A7z3YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNgTikTok: https://www...
2023-06-0212 minAndrea BelitaEp 22 - Distilling Down What You Want + Sparkling SkySend us a textThis is about a first kiss that ended up being a downer (go figure). And not just any first kiss. A first kiss at 24 years old. YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hersongjourneys
2023-05-2512 minAndrea BelitaEp 21 - What's Your Personal Throne + SongSend us a textThis story is one of knowing there is more out there for you, but not sure how to get there. It's that inner knowing that you can create your own personal throne and then doing the work to get there. Personal Throne's Song Journey. YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iYouTube Channel...
2023-05-1812 minAndrea BelitaEp 20 - Do Your Dreams Scare You? + DreamerSend us a textThis episode is from a YouTube video I released that told the story behind my song, Dreamer. Enjoy!YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hersongjourneysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hersongjourneys/
2023-05-1218 minAndrea BelitaEp 19: Andrea Belita - End of Season 1 and Live Music ShowSend us a textIt's been a great season and the women I have interviewed have blown me away with who they are. Today I am ending the season with a short live show and stories around the songs. I will periodically do a live show this summer and then start up season 2 most likely in the fall. Thank you for tuning in! We've had over 1,000 listeners so far! I appreciate every one of you! Take time to go write a review and I'll be back in a few months!Support the show
2020-06-2220 minAndrea BelitaEp 18: My crazy life - 36 years told in 53 min.Send us a textMazey came on the show a couple of weeks ago and shared her love of running at 17. She is 17 and ran a 50 miler trail race. She is stellar. After I interviewed her, she asked if she could interview me because she thought that I was so interesting. That's always an honor, so I was like, Yeah! I am constantly blown away by her desire to learn and grow and become the person she wants to be. She reminds me a lot of myself, eager to learn about people. Enjoy the conversation! S...
2020-06-1553 minAndrea BelitaEp 17: Addie Bracy - Nike Long-Distance Trail Runner + Founder, OutRunSend us a textAddie qualified for the Olympic Trials in the marathon and the 10k. After 10 years of running, she decided to switch to trail running. She won her first trail race for nationals and went to the world competition. She is on the trail race Nike team and has competed in world competitions multiple times. It was inspiring to hear her story and how she was would sit and play in the grass while her dad ran laps at the track. Seeing her father run became a big part of why she began to see...
2020-06-0846 minAndrea BelitaEp 16: Mazey - This 17 Year Old Ran a 50 Mile Trail RaceSend us a textMazey was an inspiration. She was invited to run in a 50 miler that some friends were putting on and instead of doing 50 miles, she decided she was going to plan on 35 miles. It was a trail race at night and the most she had run in perparation for it at one time was 8 miles. She did the 35 miles and was hooked. She became more formal about her interest in running ultras and signed up for a race local to Texas where she lived in February. Her family decided to homeschool recently (before COVID19...
2020-06-0144 minAndrea BelitaEp 15: Shelby - From Pediatric Neurology to Truck Driver YouTube SensationSend us a textShelby was a whole lot of fun to talk to. She is smart, strong, focused, and ready to take on whatever challenge comes her way. She began truck driving three years ago when she dropped out of her classes to start driving semi trucks. Her low key obsession with semi-trucks led a friend of hers to help her recognize that she wasn't happy on the path she was on doing school and to give truck-driving a try. She took truck driving school after geting sponsored by a company, passed all the tests with...
2020-05-251h 25Andrea BelitaEp 14: Andrea & Gina - Why We Started PodcastsSend us a textToday's show is an interview with Gina Meyer who is a podcast host of Rise Resolute, also empowering women to look at why might help them or what has helped them push past their limits, particularly in athleticism. I loved talking with her and doing this show spontaneously. We were drawn to have the conversation based on our shared love of empowering and celebrating women. Please subscribe to this podcast if you haven't yet. Go check out Gina's podcast @riseresolute and have a listen! You can find us on FB & IG @femininewillpodcast. Thank...
2020-05-1824 minAndrea BelitaEp 13: Lindsey - Ironman Athlete Knows Smiling Will Improve Your TimeSend us a textLindsey Brown is doing her part to spread light. She tells an amazing story of how she performed better in a triathlon simply because she chose to smile at everybody along the way. She said it was her attitude that changed the game for her. She's done three half iron Man's and was about to do a full iron Man when cova 19 happened and the race was canceled. Like so many of you, she made the best of it. She's planning on an Ironman in September and is taking a break f...
2020-05-1139 minAndrea BelitaEp 12: Laurie Knowles - 4x's Olympic Trials MarathonerSend us a textLaurie has competed in the Olympic trials for marathon running four separate times beginning in 2008. It was her determination and goal setting that sent her down the path to competing in the Olympic trials. First, she wanted to qualify for the Boston Marathon. After doing that, her goals sent her further and further down the road of getting a lower time for her marathons and with consistency and hard work, she found herself prepared to compete in the Olympic trials. She's dealt with injury along the way, learning patience to get through those...
2020-05-0446 minAndrea BelitaEp 11: Amanda Weishar - RV Life With Her Kids For a YearSend us a textAmanda is an attorney turned stay-at-home mom who is adventurous all the way. If she had her way, she'd live in a tiny home on a piece of land, but in the meantime she's doing all she can to provide the experiences that her heart desires and that helps shape her kids. She and her husband sold their home and headed out on the road for a year. Brave and adventurous with zero RV experience in the past, they didn't even use YouTube to figure out how to reverse a truck with an...
2020-04-2752 minAndrea BelitaEp 10: Andrea McKee - What it's Like to Write SongsSend us a textHow Andrea went from no background growing up in music to writing songs, recording an album, and going on tour. I'm your host and I consider myself a very creative person. I've always loved to sing and did choirs in high school along with church choirs. I did a few solos, but my confidence grew in college. Songwriting became something that I fell in love with in college after a few experiences that led up to it. After my freshman college roommate, Tracy was killed in a car accident, I became intent on...
2020-04-201h 08Andrea BelitaEp 9: Margaret Spring - How She Won a 120 Mile Trail RaceSend us a textI wanted to bring Margaret back onto the show because I got a lot of questions from people about details on how she actually went from the marathon to 120 mile race two months later. She is a power woman on a mission to complete and do well whatever race she pursues. She wins and places almost every time. She has grit and determination by the bucketload and once she sets her mind to something, that's it. She tells what it was like dry heaving and vomiting the final day of the race. She...
2020-04-1344 minAndrea BelitaEp 8: Key Tibbs - Dance Fitness Melts Her AnxietySend us a textKeyasia was a state champion in track and field during college and while she's excellent at running and loves it, it wasn't her true passion. She found that dancing is always been her go-to for enjoyment and letting go. After graduating with a 4.0 in Arts and Fashion Design, she decided to pursue dance further. Now she's a dance fitness instructor and loves breaking it down for her class members so they can get it and feel confident with their accomplishments. She also dives into her struggles with social anxiety and what she does...
2020-04-0650 minAndrea BelitaEp 7: Kaia Lola - Martial Arts Completely Changed HerSend us a textToday, I have a surprise at the very end, so be sure to stick around. Kaia Lola went to college for photography and while there, took several fun class, just to see what they were like. She tried sewing and a few other things, but when she tried martial arts, she fell in love. Six years later, she is practicing six days a week, competing all over the country and world, and is about to make her professional debut, maybe even into UFC. Check out her Instagram @kailalola. This episode is sponsored by K...
2020-03-3051 minAndrea BelitaEp 6: Andrea McKee - 10 Years Without ElectricitySend us a textI grew up on a hobby farm where we lived without electricity, raised our own meat, eggs, milk, and vegetables. Growing up without electricity felt very isolating because I didn't have a phone or TV. I didn't know the latest shows, didn't have a way to call friends, didn't know how to connect deeply with others because I felt so different. On top of that, our property felt like a messy junkyard with 30+ vehicles lying around and scraps of everything else you can think of. Life was frustrating in many ways and over...
2020-03-2345 minAndrea BelitaEp 5: Kim Gordon - Yoga Healed Her Heart After Her 2nd MiscarriageSend us a textKim's story is a bit of a roller coaster and definitely one you want to hear. She was in a catastrophic car accident 20 years ago and was left with having to breathe through a trachea tube for 3 years. She's not the stoppable kind, so she moved forward during those 3 years getting an MBA and marrying the love of her life after meeting in school. She worked as a management consultant for 15 years and during that time was dealing with infertility. She did 9 rounds of IVF and had two children during that time and...
2020-03-161h 19Andrea BelitaEp 4: Crystal Nardico - Acroyoga Saved Her Through Lyme DiseaseSend us a textCrystal nNardico went from avid rock climber to stumbling upon an acroyoga class at a rock climbing gym. Over the last 5 years, she has built her practice and teaches acroyoga and performs at festivals. She talks about what it's like to be in a sport where you always have to have a partner and what that's like. She describes her journey through this space and why she loves it. Find her doing incredible formations and moves on her Instagram at @acuraroots. Sponsored by swetseat.com, a car seat cover for the athlete and...
2020-03-0942 minAndrea BelitaEp 3: Christina Cocita - She Found CrossFit at Her LowestSend us a textChristina Cocita is a CrossFit trainer and Nutrition Coach. She takes us through her experiences starting bodybuilding in college, needing to find more balance, and shifting her mindset of her body and wellness to something manageable, challenging, and enjoyable. You can find her on Instagram @shaped_by_faith. Sponsored by swetseat.com, a car seat cover for the athlete and adventurere. Share this podcast! Follow us on Instagram @femininewillSupport the show
2020-03-0241 minAndrea BelitaEp 2: Margaret Spring - How She Deals With Injury + Fears as an Ultra RunnerSend us a textMargaret Spring went from running marathons to doing 100+ mile trail races. In this episode, we talk about everything from injury recovery to how to run alone safely. After being held at gunpoint in an unfamiliar city, she became keenly aware of the need to have safety precautions in place when she's out running. She doesn't go into details about that story, but she shares how she's been changed by it. You'll hear her story of how she became an ultra-runner and what she does to keep herself safe. She's also started a women's...
2020-02-2440 minAndrea BelitaEp 1: Keleen Miskin - She Changed Her Life Doing BodybuildingSend us a text
From health challenges for decades to winning 2nd place in body-building competitions, Keleen Miskin has a way of showing us that transformation is possible. Not just transformation of the body, but also of the mind. Join us as we journey through her life and the unlikely way she stepped into body-building. Please share this podcast with anyone you think could be reminded that feminine will is a power that is potent and can get us through tough times and change. Each of us has within us a spark that needs only to be...
2020-02-1750 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1#395 Music by Jaeme Worelds, Chelsea Saddler, Joanne Louise, Andrea Belita, Kayte Devlin, Maryline Blackburn, The Fox & The HoundsTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Jaeme Worelds - Whispered Chelsea Saddler - New Orleans Joanne Louise - The Mighty House Andrea Belita - Letting Go Kayte Devlin - Working Girl Blues Maryline Blackburn - I'll Give Your Roses The Fox & The Hounds - How the Other Half Live For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor:Get music by Debra Hadraba at: Visit our Sponsor: Get Music by Joanna Marie at:
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