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Self Love Lounge The Hardest Part Is OverThere is no blueprint for grief. There is no timeline. Sometimes we wait for a sign to give us permission to let go, but it rarely comes, because waiting is just trying to control what we cannot. Healing begins when we surrender, when we turn inward and allow ourselves to feel and release. Then we realize we have been climbing a mountain we didn’t see. When we reach the top, we let go of what we were holding and step forward onto a path that opens because we surrendered. This is what moving on and letting go feels li...

2026-02-0119 min

Self Love Lounge Grief is LoveAreena Antoine opens the season reflecting on love, loss, and the courage it takes to choose yourself. After a year of shedding relationships, friendships, and beliefs, she explores the heartbreak of first love and the grief that follows, discovering that grief is proof of having loved fully. This episode is for anyone who has loved deeply, lost fully, and struggled to hold themselves in the midst of heartbreak. Areena holds a mirror for Brown and Black girls, young lovers, and anyone navigating the complexities of self-love, courage, and the freedom that comes from choosing yourself. ...

2026-01-2215 min

Self Love Lounge The Body Knows When It's Time To Come HomeWhen life feels chaotic, your body whispers: come home. In this episode, Areena reflects on the times she lost touch with her body through conflict, projection, and the weight of others’ expectations and how she found her way back through stillness, self-compassion, and truth. This conversation is an invitation to listen to your body's wisdom, ground yourself in love, and to become the safe space your inner child has always needed.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and all major Platforms. Follow us on I...

2026-01-2215 min

Self Love Lounge Nobody Gets MeThis episode is from my heart to anyone who know what it’s like to show up fully but still feel unseen. To be misunderstood, mislabeled, and told to make yourself smaller in spaces that were never made for all of you. I see you. I’ve been there too. This episode is about shedding all those survival layers. It’s about choosing peace and power, the kind our ancestors prayed for, even when the world wasn’t ready to handle our full light. It’s about setting boundaries, standing in your truth, and owning your whole self, contradictions and all, w...

2026-01-2223 min

Self Love Lounge The Audacity to Be Myself in AdulthoodYou know you’ve crossed over when your life reflects your soul, not your survival. My inner child is screaming/whispering, "omgomgomg," because it's finally happening. Since my teens, I’ve been choosing myself, even when it was hard, even when I didn’t fully know who I was. I kept choosing until it stuck. Now, adulthood isn’t an arrival, it’s a daily becoming. It means no longer abandoning the parts of me once called too much, too sensitive, too bold, too magical, too Black, too brown. I’m not just surviving anymore, I’m finally living as me. This epis...

2026-01-2214 min

Self Love Lounge Breaking Up with the Person I Used to BeSometimes we enter situations knowing they aren’t meant to last forever. We stay because it feels right, or we convince ourselves it’s different this time. But eventually, we realize the only person we needed to be was ourselves. This episode is about breaking up with the versions of ourselves and relationships that no longer align. It's about finding peace in letting go and realizing that true healing comes when we stop performing for spaces that don’t see us. If you’re navigating a similar breakup then this episode is for you.A little...

2026-01-2225 min

Self Love Lounge To The Youngest Will Ever Be (With Sherhara Burrell )You are here to explore, to dream, and to peel back the layers of what truly calls to you. Your desires are unfolding, revealing themselves again and again, until you are ready to fully claim them. This episode Sherhara Burrell serves as a reminder that you are the youngest you will ever be, right now. So, what’s the rush? Take your time, trust the journey, and embrace the beautiful process of becoming. The world is waiting, and you have all the time you need to discover what truly lights you up. As an ene...

2026-01-2230 min

Self Love Lounge Not everything is worth fixing (New Year Edition)A year later, it’s hard to acknowledge all that we’ve felt, just for it to now be released. The dance between what once was before what is no longer, is now surrendered. When we run at the cost of losing someone or something we know is never going to be true, walking to acceptance is the new light. This episode, to me, is a celebration, not a lesson because we’ve already experienced enough of those in 2024. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple...

2026-01-2225 min

Self Love Lounge You are Everything You NeedSpiritual awakenings are often romanticized as beautiful, but in reality, they can be overwhelming and full of pain. We often find ourselves seeking, only to realize that what we seek has always resided within us. There comes a time in our healing journey when we are prompted to release everything we’ve sown, allowing our soul to blossom—a process that can only happen in the dark. Allow the dark parts of yourself to be, rather than maintaining a façade you know isn’t true. This episode is for YOU. As an energy exchange, please rate, review...

2026-01-2215 min

Self Love Lounge Document Your Life For YOU ( With Lotus Laloba)We’ve been taught to fear the dark, but it’s often where we find the truest parts of ourselves. From the safety of our mother’s womb to life’s quiet, reflective spaces, darkness holds a kind of nurturing that’s rarely recognized. Our next guest speaker, lotus and I dive into reclaiming this space and the power of documenting our life for ourselves. Embracing the ebbs and flows, we learn to see the dark not as something to fear but as a space for rebirth. This episode is for those looking to reclaim all parts of their journey, f...

2026-01-2236 min

Self Love Lounge The Truth is: Being Yourself Empowers Your Spirit (With Harpo Mander)When you begin to grow, those around you may either evolve with you or remain where you left them. Choosing for yourself can trigger envy and jealousy from your circles, creating dynamics that seek to keep you in a past version of yourself that no longer exists. Executive Director of 5X, Harpo reminds us to stay grounded in who we are, affirming there’s no right or wrong way to feel safe in truth, it just is. This episode is for those who are reaching for the stars.As an energy exchange, please rate, re...

2026-01-2227 min

Self Love Lounge The Truth Is: Releasing the Lies That Shape UsHave you ever found yourself peeling away layers of lies, only to uncover truths that shake the very foundation of who you thought you were? In this special birthday episode of Self Love Lounge, Areena Channels her journey of shedding the lies that once defined her early 20s, revealing the pain and freedom that comes with embracing truth. She dives into the chaos of losing people, dreams, and the life you thought was yours, offering wisdom for those who are struggling to find themselves. Areena encourages listeners to let go of who they were never meant to be, to...

2026-01-2218 min

Self Love Lounge The Truth is: We are the Medicine (With Krista Reid)There comes a time in our journey when our external reality no longer aligns with the truth emerging from our hearts. In those moments, our wounds slow us down, guiding our tears to transform into a soulful breath that welcomes the wisdom within our pain. Breathwork Teacher Krista Reid reminds us that a healing journey may not always be clear, but the distance we’ve traveled illuminates the many candles we blew out as our inner child, reminding us that we are our own medicine. This episode is for those who have come so far—honor yourself. We are so p...

2026-01-2226 min

Self Love Lounge The Truth is: Change Finds Me, and So Does My Soul (With Elisha Kainth)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. Guest speaker Elisha Kainth and I mirror our experiences of leaving home and adapting to a new place we can call home...

2026-01-2254 min

Self Love Lounge The Truth is: Embracing Change Heals Me from Toxic TraitsDespite 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.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. 📷 Instagram @Areena.anto...

2026-01-2223 min

Self Love Lounge No Agenda, Just Love.Love is not rationalizing poor judgement. Love is not miscommunication. Love is not failed attempts.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.

2026-01-2222 min

Self Love Lounge It's Time To Shine Babe (With Alexa Nicol)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 rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Guest Speaker - Alexa Nicol is a de...

2026-01-2233 min

Self Love Lounge It's Time To SurrenderHard. 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 in 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 for a sign this episode is a reminder that everything is and will be okay. As an energy exc...

2026-01-2236 min

Self Love Lounge It's Time to Elevate (With Mesha Toor)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 becoming. This episode is for those who are about to get real successful. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving...

2026-01-2228 min

Self Love Lounge Alone But Far From LonelySometimes 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 external validation only to realize ⁠It's Time to Start Feeling, Again⁠. The next mountain you climb after admiring the viewpoint is one where you are required to climb Alone But Far Fr...

2026-01-2227 min

Self Love Lounge It's Okay To Go Where You Fear The Most (With WilliE)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 made for ourselves. WilliE, Artist/Songwriter at Roc Nation (Founded by Jay Z) and I in this episode remind 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. Your motto should be, "Do it scared." Because what's the worst that...

2026-01-2228 min

Self Love Lounge It's Time To Go Deep Within (With Bhav Toor)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 about getting deeper maybe even darker until you feel your light again at the root of your true essence of YOU. You will recognize that you are...

2026-01-2238 min

Self Love Lounge It's Time To Be Your Own Friend, Again.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 there’s more of yourself you haven’t yet discovered and this episode is for those who are ready to heal.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write...

2026-01-2219 min

Self Love Lounge I'm an Art Student (Not a Doctor)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 choose to do next, is finally up to me and maybe that’s scary but freeing. This episodes will feel like being ok in the dark bu...

2026-01-2232 min

Self Love Lounge Ask Yourself, "What Role Did I Play In My Own Suffering?" (With Emerald Osagie)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 ask yourself "what role did I play in my own suffering?" This episode with our guest Emerald Osagie might be a tough pill to swallow as it reminds you...

2026-01-2228 min

Self Love Lounge It's Time To Start Feeling Again (Post Grad)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 am forced to feel lost, again but freely. As an energy exchange, please rate, r...

2026-01-2229 min

Self Love Lounge The Baddie Energy at Work (With Priscilla O. Agyeman)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 been scared of the unknown as you search for yourself again, then this episode is for you. As an energy exc...

2026-01-2233 min

Self Love Lounge The Ability to Fully Experience Life (With Gina Judge)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.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

2026-01-2221 min

Self Love Lounge Being Authentic has A Price To Pay (With Lisa and Alexa)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 especially when we connect to our intuition. What is intuition? How can we connect to our intuition? Tune in and connect yours with us.As...

2026-01-2242 min

Self Love Lounge Expect The Unexpected, Always (With Arielle Siegel)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? Arielle Siegel reminds us to always expect the unexpected as she is currently recurring in Hulu's Life & Beth as Amy Schumer's f...

2026-01-2222 min

Self Love Lounge Healing Happens When Feeling (With Jenna Berman)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 powerful.Disclaimer: Jenna encourages the use of daily sunscreen for the health aspect/protection/benefits. Please wear sunscreen. Just don't sweat any fine lines or wrinkles from aging! You've e...

2026-01-2244 min

Self Love Lounge I'm Not LadyLike (Most Times)"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 labelled as a bitch creeped up every day.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and wr...

2026-01-2230 min

Self Love Lounge We Invited Our Pain Only To know, It Was Grief (With Baraka & David)This is for our boys who may have been rough around the edges but I grew up with David Duenas and BK which makes this episode personally special. From bullying me in the hallways to laughing with me on this episode, forgiving and grieving our past selves is what bridged us together, today. If you’ve ever lost yourself in high school and may have made decisions you now know better, then this one's for you.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All...

2026-01-2239 min

Self Love Lounge Achieving Unrealistic Goals Through Passion (With Nav Parmar)We are all different, and sometimes we struggle to make a difference. Nav Parmar and I challenge listeners to remember the craziest dream, you used to dream about as a kid. Maybe, you wanted to play in the NBA. Maybe, you wanted to be a Star. Maybe, you felt a soul calling to empower 7 billion people through art, whatever it is, the ones who are passionate enough ( or crazy enough as society labels) to think they can obtain this dreams in this crazy world, are the ones that do.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and...

2026-01-2222 min

Self Love Lounge Exclusions Become Stories Worth Exploring (With Aliza Vellani)Growing up, do you remember identifying with a Disney/ Nickelodeon Star who looked very similar to you? I, unfortunately, did not have the luxury of identifying with any stars that looked like me or at least shared similar features. Canadian Actress Aliza Vellani most recently touched an enormous amount of hearts for her role as Rani Singh in the Netflix series, Sweet Tooth. She and I got together to tackle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion behind the scenes of the acting industry that is often never talked about. We came to an epiphany that in the end what matters most...

2026-01-2234 min

Self Love Lounge Excuse you, We Speak Volume (With Tammy Kay Ly)Calling all Bachelor nation because empowering Tammy from Peter's season is making waves by not only representing diversity but emphasizing inclusion for an equitable future change. In this episode, we get real about our past insecurities with our bodies, physical features, stereotypes associated with our minority status, grieving seasons of friendships and heartbreaks that ultimately shaped who we are today as empowered colourful women who speak up, naturally.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

2026-01-2231 min

Self Love Lounge The Light At The End Of An Ultimate BetrayalSometimes, those who are the closest to your heart become your worst enemy. When you are struggling the most, these unhealed individuals will reveal their two faces that submerge fog in your life, meaning you will have difficulty seeing through chaos but if you close your eyes, and surrender, you find peace instead. This episode goes out to those who may find peace in chaos or those who are now wishing for peace in guilt.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All...

2026-01-2217 min

Self Love Lounge When You Scream But No One Hears YouEver been on a rollercoaster? Well, the last four years of my life were quite an emotional ride. The journey in the workplace as a woman of colour is quite like a ride that elevates harsh and steep realities where diverse talents are screaming in silence. This episode invites you to be open to hearing things you don't want to hear which is a crucial step to self-growth, you don't want to miss.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

2026-01-2225 min

Self Love Lounge Becoming Aware (With Harp Grewal)The majority of our thoughts and actions are on autopilot. The problem is when we’re on autopilot for so long, we forget we’re on autopilot. Because when we’re not aware of our own life, then we no longer control it—it control us. So in this episode, the founder of 3seed training Harp Grewal and I create a space for you to be mindful of life without any attachment to it being right or wrong/good or bad.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spoti...

2026-01-2224 min

Self Love Lounge It's Okay Not To Be Okay (With Ciara Rose)Sometimes it feels like social media says you should always be happy, and that showing your sadness is a sign of weakness. Ciara Rose and I disagree. You're allowed to change your mind, to take a break or leave a situation you don't feel comfortable in. You are also allowed to not be okay. This episode is for those who are struggling with mental illness and/or grief, dealing with this pressure to always seem happy.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and...

2026-01-2238 min

Self Love Lounge Inhale Confidence, Exhale Self Doubt (With Imran Rai)There is a common misconception that confidence is something you either have or you don’t. But confidence isn’t something you’re born with; it’s something you build through adversity or as I like to call it A Tower Moment. Imran Rai is back and ready to empower women about self-confidence in a social media-driven society. She shows us the light you see in her which is shining right within you. This episode is about self-assurance to reassure you in however it is needed.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to...

2026-01-2232 min

Self Love Lounge You Need To Lose To Find Yourself (With Marie Stella)It’s the oldest story we know: "One day you're single, living your best life. But then you meet someone… and you end up losing yourself in them.” We Self Love Loungers are good at prioritizing ourselves when it's just us. But then life comes along and steals the spotlight that we are too free to give. So, just like many of us, Marie Stella lost so much during the pandemic and found her purpose in the chaos of life and now the spotlight. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Are...

2026-01-2237 min

Self Love Lounge Sit With Chaos and You'll Find Peace Instead (With Annalynne McCord)Healing can be destructive especially as you feel called to revisit memories you've learned to resist as form of protection. The burning desire for internal peace comes with waves of accepting the bed of lies you can no longer revive. Annalynne McCord welcomes us to a world where happiness could become a lifestyle as we start to unravel our spiritual truth by questioning Why are we here? Why do we matter? WHYAnd the truth is, you’ll find it most when you are ready to find it whether it's in this episode today or in 5 years fr...

2026-01-2246 min

Self Love Lounge Identity Crisis, Dating, & Breaking The Glass Ceiling (With Nadia Jagessar)Sometimes we may pretend to be somebody else and somehow we forget who we truly are. Now, when we do start dating or experience heartbreak, we may minimize ourselves for the convenience of others. Nadia Jagessar who runs her own event management company named Euphoria, and who's become a fan favourite throughout the first season of Netflix's newest reality dating series "Indian Matchmaking," and I talk about the importance of taking up space and never settling for anything less than what we know we truly deserve.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving n...

2026-01-2228 min

Self Love Lounge You Can Do Anything But Not Everything (With Marinna Breda)Burnouts happen to all of us especially when we avoid being human for too long. We try to do everything all at once which is great but impossible. Stress takes a toll on our bodies, our friendships, our relationships, and our general happiness. So if you do not pick a day to just relax and just be, then Marinna and I will pick it for you in this episode.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

2026-01-2236 min

Self Love Lounge Let's Talk About Self Care Everyone has lost sleep, by overthinking about their past, their present and even their future as if they could rewrite it all over again. Most of us are very hard on ourselves and still learning to forgive ourselves each night and re-committing each morning as part of a self-care practice. If you want to fall in love with taking care of yourself, then this episode is a hug from me to you.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

2026-01-2217 min

Self Love Lounge How To Hold Space For Yourself (With Diana B) You've questioned yourself before, related to this idea of holding space. You seem to do it naturally for others, by showing up for them but what does it mean to do it for yourself? If someone isn't able to hold space for you, find someone who will. If you can't do it for yourself, do it for us. Because we want to see the real you. If you would like to hold space for yourself then self-love with Diana and me. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on S...

2026-01-2225 min

Self Love Lounge If You're Going To Trust One Person, Let It Be Yourself (With Christine Turley)If something feels off, it is. Don't convince yourself otherwise. Everyone in your life has the potential of betraying you. They may leave. They may pass away. They may cheat. They may lie. We can’t count on anybody 100 percent but it does stress the importance of being able to trust the one person we know we can count on: ourselves. We all feel stuck, anxious, and disconnected at times with all the uncertainty not only in our personal life but with what’s happening in 2020. Our guest Christine Turley and I remind you that if your instincts led you...

2026-01-2230 min

Self Love Lounge Let's Talk About Loneliness (With Katrina Martin)Everyone puts their lives on social media, it seems like everyone is so happy & content. No one ever talks about what happens offline. Our guest Katrina Martin, writer, and artist from Vancouver talk about the challenges and the beauty of truly being alone and being comfortable with spending time alone. If you are wanting to become fine with being on your own so that you can start attracting the right people into your life because you no longer feel like you have to fill your life with people just for the sake of being around others, then this episode...

2026-01-2248 min

Self Love Lounge Putting Yourself Out ThereThe thing about stepping outside of your comfort zone is that some are born with a passionate drive - it’s like everywhere they go they just meet the right people, say or do the right things effortlessly. For others ( myself included!), it doesn’t come so naturally - Not for the lack of confidence but rather because it’s hard to know where to even start. If you’re ready to show up in every moment confidently and authentically in who you are, this one is for you!As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a...

2026-01-2218 min

Self Love Lounge Find Your Voice (With Vineeta Prasad)Finding your voice can be a difficult journey, especially when we are figuring out who we want to be. The Host of the Young Culture Podcast and an aspiring counsellor, Vineeta Prasad, and I open up about the process of finding and honouring our voices. The episode talks about our passion for empowering young people to overcome their fears, share their passions, and be proud of their dream while trusting the process of the universe!As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All...

2026-01-2234 min

Self Love Lounge She Believed She Could, So She Did (With Taylor Hui)This episode teaches us how a woman should be two things: Who and what she wants. Taylor Hui is the definition of women empowerment. She is a philanthropist, positive body image advocate, and social entrepreneurship at the heart. So, here's to all the strong women. We may know them. We may be them. We may we raise them. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

2026-01-2233 min

Self Love Lounge The Power Of Forgiveness (With Haeley Mariah) Think of Rejection as a redirection! Athlete, Certified Fitness/Life Coach, Owner, and Founder of The MP Coaching Experience, Haeley Mariah introduces a powerful conversation about forgiveness. Forgiving yourself is just as important as forgiving others. Guilt is toxic, re-living the mistake over and over is toxic. Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Haeley Mariah believes that we can break barriers and grow together, inside and out. One day at a time! As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. ...

2026-01-2232 min

Self Love Lounge Mindful Hustler (With Summan Kandola)Imagine, the way you self talk, you self Love. So, visualize your highest self and start showing up as her/him/them! The founder and host of xoandhustle, Summan introduces us to her creative passion for personal, emotional, and spiritual development, and has turned that into a lifelong commitment to learn and share the power of self-discovery with you!As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

2026-01-2230 min

Self Love Lounge Beauty Beneath The Surface (With Ish)Acne has been a rollercoaster of emotions that we can all agree with. Ish from Birmingham, shares her on-going struggles with acne which was quite the bumpy ride. In this episode, she talks about her passion for making a change by working to normalize acne and to help inspire others in embracing beauty and to celebrate differences! As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

2026-01-2242 min

Self Love Lounge Imran Through The Looking Glass (With Imran Rai) From basketball player to sorority girl, model, and blogger. Imran Rai is a shoulder to cry on, a genuine soul, and a strong woman. Her journey to self-love was never easy, she overcame many challenges such as an eating disorder, redefining her true identity, but taking her power back while at it!As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

2026-01-2236 min

Self Love Lounge Grief is Love: Letting Go, Choosing YourselfAreena Antoine opens the season reflecting on love, loss, and the courage it takes to choose yourself. After a year of shedding relationships, friendships, and beliefs, she explores the heartbreak of first love and the grief that follows, discovering that grief is proof of having loved fully. This episode is for anyone who has loved deeply, lost fully, and struggled to hold themselves in the midst of heartbreak. Areena holds a mirror for Brown and Black girls, young lovers, and anyone navigating the complexities of self-love, courage, and the freedom that comes from choosing yourself.

2026-01-0815 min

Self Love Lounge The Body Knows When It's Time To Come HomeWhen life feels chaotic, your body whispers: come home. In this episode, Areena reflects on the times she lost touch with her body through conflict, projection, and the weight of others’ expectations and how she found her way back through stillness, self-compassion, and truth. This conversation is an invitation to listen to the wisdom of your body, to ground yourself in love, and to become the safe space your inner child has always needed.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Follow us on I...

2025-10-2415 min

Self Love Lounge who's afraid of little Weak meWho’s afraid of Little weak me? In this episode, I talk about what it really means to feel weak, not as failure but as the space where courage grows. It’s about choosing softness in a world that tells you to armour up. It’s realizing that silence can lead you back to the right people. And it’s learning to let go of stories that never belonged to you in the first place. This episode is your reminder that Weakness doesn’t mean losing yourself. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving not...

Self Love Lounge A Whisper Away from You (With Cameron Hubert-Langston)A gentle whisper calls you back to yourself. In the depths of uncertainty, in the echoes of doubt, there is a quiet voice urging you to remember who you are. Cameron and I explore the journey of self-reclamation, the power of intuition, and the shadows that reveal our deepest truths. This episode is for you to know that you were never lost, only waiting to be found.As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@selflovelounge_ ⁠⁠Guest Speaker - Cameron Hub...

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Self Love Lounge What’s the Story You’ve Been Telling Yourself? (With Myriah Johnson)What story have you been telling yourself? Sometimes, we long for something, only to realize it’s not ours to claim. It’s beautiful to pause and honor the truth that what we thought we wanted may not align with who we’re becoming. Myriah Johnson, Program Director for ColorCreative’s Find Your People Program, guides us in crafting the story we share with the world. But first, we must ask: What story are you telling yourself? This episode invites you to trust, be present, and recognize that as you reach for the stars, you are already aligned with them.

2025-03-0829 min

Self Love Lounge Move with Purpose: A Journey with Kayla GreavesWherever you may find yourself, the stillness of calm reminds you that only you know what’s best for you. Amid the rush of all you've been told you are, allow your story to unfold and your true self to simply be free. This episode honored Kayla Greaves, a true trailblazer in the beauty industry. With 13 years of experience, Kayla has built an incredible career, moving from editorial and commercial beauty modeling to becoming one of the most sought-after voices both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes. If this episode finds you, I hope you feel encouraged to trust in...

2025-03-0123 min

Self Love Lounge To The One I'll Always Love (Part 2)Even if our innocence was mistaken for weakness, a part of us has learned to grow without losing its essence. Who would've thought I'd end up in a relationship with someone who would run me over, without even an apology? At some point, you move away, just enough to let them collapse. And, in the end, you’re left picking up the pieces of yourself they refused to hold, just as you once held theirs. This episode is a reminder for that version of you, the one who went through the hurt is waiting for the person you are no...

2025-02-0122 min

Self Love Lounge To Everything I've Ever Lost (Part 1)Building a relationship with yourself means allowing old versions of you to rise from the ashes of loss. Ouch. But as we sit with the ashes and let them transmute into gold, it becomes a connection to something greater than ourselves, anchoring us into the wholeness of our being. This episode is a reminder that you are a miracle, and because of that, what once seemed impossible becomes possible. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.

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Self Love Lounge When the Hardest Goodbye Becomes the EasiestAt 25, I found my life shaping itself around things I just stopped caring about. When I lost something I really liked, I realized I just didn't really love it as much as I love who I am becoming. So, what does it mean to feel lost? Loss can bring clarity, prompting shifts to our most internal dreams leaving behind externalities we no longer care for. This episode is for those who embrace the questions that arise and seek wholeness in every part of themselves, those that heal, those that dream, and those that simply are. As an energy exchange, please...

2024-11-0619 min

Self Love Lounge Document Your Life For YOU ( With Lotus La Loba)We live in a world where we often search outside for acceptance, but the truth is the real acceptance begins from what is already within us. It’s not just about our inner knowledge though; it’s about our energy, our core. You won’t truly know yourself until you take the time to slow down and really see who you are. Our Guest Speaker, Lotus inspires us to document our journey, embracing the ebbs and flows as evidence of our energy. This episode is for those who are reflecting and finding an expansion like never before in who they are bec...

2024-10-3036 min

Self Love Lounge The Truth is: Being Yourself Empowers Your SpiritWhen you begin to grow, those around you may either evolve with you or remain where you left them. Choosing for yourself can trigger envy and jealousy from your circles, creating dynamics that seek to keep you in a past version of yourself that no longer exists. Executive Director of 5X, Harpo reminds us to stay grounded in who we are, affirming there’s no right or wrong way to feel safe in that truth. This episode is for those who are reaching for the stars. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to ho...

2024-10-0327 min

Self Love Lounge The Truth Is: Releasing the Lies That Shape MeHave you ever found yourself peeling away layers of lies, only to uncover truths that shake the very foundation of who you thought you were? In this special birthday episode of Self Love Lounge, Areena Channels her journey of shedding the lies that once defined her early 20s, revealing the pain and freedom that comes with embracing truth. She dives into the chaos of losing people, dreams, and the life you thought was yours, offering wisdom for those who are struggling to find themselves. Areena encourages listeners to let go of who they were never meant to be, to embrace...

2024-08-2918 min

Self Love Lounge The Truth is: You are the Medicine (With Krista Reid)There comes a time in our journey when our external reality no longer aligns with the truth emerging from our hearts. In those moments, our wounds slow us down, guiding our tears to transform into a soulful breath that welcomes the wisdom within our pain. Breathwork Teacher Krista Reid reminds us that a healing journey may not always be clear, but the distance we’ve traveled illuminates the many candles we blew out as our inner child, reminding us that we are our own medicine. This episode is for those who have come so far—honor yourself. We are so prou...

2024-08-2226 min

Self Love Lounge Fitting Into Change: Embracing the Truth in the Unknown (With Elisha Kainth)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. Guest speaker Elisha Kainth and I mirror our experiences of leaving home and adapting to a new place we can call home, for...

2024-08-0154 min

Self Love Lounge Regret That I Changed Me | Healing from Toxic InfluencesDespite 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. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. 📷 Instagram @Areena.antoine 📷 Instagram @selflovelounge_

2024-05-0123 min

Self Love Lounge No Agenda, Just Love.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.

2024-03-0822 min

Self Love Lounge Let's Move With Intuition (Grateful Galentines Edition)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 back to our inner-state with more gratitude. If you are ready to be inspired, uplifted and empowered to live a life of gratitude and intuition, then this episode is for...

2024-02-1432 min

Self Love Lounge It's Time To Shine BabeStep 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 rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms. Guest Speaker - Alexa Nicol is a dedicated advocate for facilitating meaningful connections. With...

2024-01-0833 min

Self Love Lounge It's Time To RecovER (With Dani Banchev)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 retrieve your soul back. As an energy exchange, please rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Pl...

2023-11-2741 min

Self Love Lounge It's Time To SurrenderHard. 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 for a sign this episode is a reminder that everything is and will be okay. As an energy exchange, rate, review and write...

2023-10-2336 min $For Folks\' Sake$

For Folks' Sake Ep. 43 | Confidently Lost with Areena Antoine - Self Love LoungeThis week we are joined by Areena Antoine, the brain and brilliance behind Self Love Lounge podcast! Areena has create a community that shares her passion for inclusion and connection. Listen as we discuss the life transitions and emotions behind graduating from college and how to feel confidently lost. Areena has made a global impact with her podcast, Self Love Lounge. Not only is it one of the Top 100 Self Love Podcasts but she shares some memorable moments from her experiences. This episodes partner is Share Studio! Check out all that Share Studio has to offer while g...

2023-01-1042 min

Self Love Lounge It's Time To Start Feeling Again ( Post Grad )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 am forced to feel lost, again but freely.

2022-11-1429 min

Self Love Lounge The Baddie Energy at WorkI 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 been scared of the unknown as you search for yourself again, then this episode is for you.

2022-09-2633 min

Self Love Lounge The Ability to Fully Experience LifeEver 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.

2022-09-1221 min

Self Love Lounge Being Authentic has A Price To Pay (Part 1)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 especially when we connect to our intuition. What is intuition? How can we connect to our intuition? Tune in and connect yours with us.

2022-07-1142 min

Self Love Lounge Expect The Unexpected, Always.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? Arielle Siegel reminds us to always expect the unexpected as she is currently recurring in Hulu's Life & Beth as Amy Schumer's friend J...

2022-06-2722 min

Self Love Lounge Healing Happens When FeelingEven 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 powerful.Disclaimer: Jenna encourages the use of daily sunscreen for the health aspect/protection/benefits. Please wear sunscreen. Just don't sweat any fine lines or wrinkles from aging! Y...

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Self Love Lounge To All The Boys I've "Loved"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 never loved him to behind with. Here's to the one, where someday someone will walk in...

2022-04-0429 min

Self Love Lounge We Made It, Now What?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.

2022-03-0722 min

Self Love Lounge Achieving Unrealistic Goals Through PassionWe are all different, and sometimes we struggle to make a difference. Nav Parmar and I challenge listeners to remember the craziest dream, you used to dream about as a kid. Maybe, you wanted to play in the NBA. Maybe, you wanted to be a Star. Maybe, you felt a soul calling to empower 7 billion people through art, whatever it is, the ones who are passionate enough ( or crazy enough as society labels) to think they can obtain this dreams in this crazy world, are the ones that do.

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Self Love Lounge You Need To Lose To Find YourselfIt’s the oldest story we know: "One day you're single, living your best life. But then you meet someone… and you end up losing yourself in them.” We Self Love Loungers are good at prioritizing ourselves when it's just us. But then life comes along and steals the spotlight that we are too free to give. So, just like many of us, Marie Stella lost so much during the pandemic and found her purpose in the chaos of life and now the spotlight.

2021-07-1437 min