The Stella Rae Podcast

stella rae

Welcome to The Stella Rae Podcast! A podcast dedicated to helping women lead healthier, more productive, and fulfilling lives. Join me as I explore the latest trends in wellness, lifestyle, and personal development, with inspiring guests and actionable tips. Tune in for honest conversations, expert insights, and the motivation you need to thrive. Follow on IG @stellaraepodcast Follow on TikTok @thestellaraepodcast Business inquiries: stellaraepromo@gmail.com

  1. Jul 16

    i don't care if skinny is trendy again...

    Is wellness actually becoming healthier... or are we just repackaging the pressure to be skinny?In today's episode, we're talking about body image, Ozempic, GLP-1 medications, fitness trends, Strong Girl Summer, strength training, muscle building, social media algorithms, and why women's bodies seem to become trends every few years.I share my own fitness journey, why lifting weights has completely changed my confidence, the importance of building muscle for long-term health, and how to create a healthier relationship with your body that isn't based on whatever aesthetic is trending online.We also answer your questions about body recomposition, staying motivated in the gym, tracking macros, confidence, healthy habits, and finding balance while still enjoying your life.If you've ever felt pressured by beauty standards, diet culture, or social media, I hope this episode reminds you to build a body and a life that serves you, not the trend cycle.♡ New episodes every week covering wellness, confidence, mindset, productivity, fitness, nutrition, and navigating your 20s.enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!Get $1000 off the mindbodygreen health coach certification program I'm doing with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263I edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtinstagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcast00:00 Is wellness just the new skinny?01:45 Women's bodies have always been trends04:20 Ozempic, GLP-1s & the return of "skinny"06:35 Why building muscle matters more than ever08:05 The dangerous messages women are hearing online10:45 Why strength is empowering12:20 How lifting weights changed my confidence15:10 Clean up your social media algorithm17:05 Pinterest, vision boards & protecting your mindset18:20 Fueling your body instead of fearing food20:05 Fitness for longevity—not trends22:00 Different seasons of being "locked in"24:10 Q&A: Getting stronger but not smaller25:35 Staying motivated when skinny is trending27:15 Healthy discipline vs body obsession28:45 Final thoughts: Build the body you want#StellaRaePodcast

  2. Jul 13

    we need to talk about the raw til 4 hclf vegan era...

    If you were on YouTube between 2014 and 2016, you probably remember the Raw Till 4 vegan era... and if you weren't, buckle up 😂 In today's episode, I'm taking a trip down memory lane to talk about one of the wildest internet trends I've ever lived through...from 10-banana smoothies and lettuce-wrapped potatoes to vegan drama channels, internet celebrities, creator meetups, and what it was really like growing up online during that era.I'm sharing behind-the-scenes stories, what I learned from being part of such a massive online movement, how it impacted my health and relationship with food, and the perspective I have now looking back over 10 years later.If you love YouTube nostalgia, internet culture, wellness conversations, creator stories, or early social media lore, I think you'll love this one.♡ New episodes every week covering wellness, mindset, productivity, confidence, fitness, creator life, and navigating your 20s.Get 10% off Prozis with code STELLARAE10 prozis.com/1LMJGGet $1000 off the health coach certification program I'm doing with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcasttiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselfmy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellarae00:00 The Raw Till 4 era deserves a documentary01:15 How the viral vegan movement started02:45 Why so many people joined the trend04:30 How I accidentally built my YouTube career06:45 The first vegan community drama08:10 The creator who disappeared from the internet10:00 Graduating high school during my YouTube era11:45 What it was really like being a teenage creator13:10 The most unhinged vegan drama I've experienced15:30 My iconic Raw Till 4 meals 😂17:00 Banana smoothies in college...18:45 The pseudoscience we all believed20:30 Why I eventually stopped being vegan22:15 Healing my gut health after years of restriction23:40 Looking back 10 years later25:10 What I'll always appreciate about that era#StellaRaePodcast

  3. Jul 7

    the mindset shift that's making me so much more confident

    In this week's episode, I'm sharing some hilarious NYC summer storytimes, dating observations, and the biggest mindset shifts that have been helping me become more confident and stop people-pleasing. We talk about creating your own reality, having higher standards, protecting your energy, confidence, boundaries, dating, friendships, and why you don't need to overextend yourself for people who wouldn't do the same for you.Plus: Fourth of July adventures, nightlife in NYC, funny boylypop stories, current inside jokes, and my favorite tips for staying locked in while still enjoying summer.If you're working on confidence, self-worth, boundaries, self-improvement, dating, or becoming your highest self, this episode is for you.♡ New episodes every week covering wellness, confidence, productivity, dating, fitness, mindset, and navigating your 20s. My self tan must haves from CVS https://creators.cvs.com/mypage/stellaraeGet 10% off Prozis with code STELLARAE10 prozis.com/1LMJGGet 10 free meals and free breakfast for life from HelloFresh with code HF-0449 https://www.filify.co/SHBn0 Get $1000 off the mindodygreen health coach certification program with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastmy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id1255618182#StellaRaePodcast 00:00 Summer has officially become my YOLO season 02:20 Why I'm making the most of my late 20s 03:20 Creating your own reality & confidence 05:10 Stop overthinking what everyone thinks of you 06:20 The people-pleasing habit I finally let go of 08:00 Detachment, dating & protecting your energy 10:00 Why boundaries make people respect you more 12:00 The easiest way to practice saying "no" 14:15 Dating storytime: the pearl necklace guy 17:30 My thoughts on modern dating in NYC 20:45 What actually makes a man attractive 23:30 Why actions matter more than words 26:45 Raising your standards without feeling guilty 29:10 My current favorite inside jokes & "boylypop" lore 35:20 Staying locked in while still enjoying summer 37:10 The mindset I'm taking into the rest of the year

  4. Jul 1

    how i'm balancing discipline and actually living my life this summer

    Summer is the time of year when it's easiest to fall off...your routine, your goals, your gym schedule, all of it. But what if balance didn't mean choosing between being disciplined and actually living your life? In today's episode, I'm talking about how I find that sweet spot, why I quit my nannying job to fully lock in on my own business, my biggest regrets from my early 20s and what I'm doing differently now, and why the fear of looking stupid or cringe is the thing that's actually holding you back.I also share some NYC storytimes.. the Puerto Rican Day Parade, salsa dancing with zero skill, ordering ice cream in Spanish and saying the completely wrong word, and what years of nannying taught me about boundaries, leadership, and why so many parents are doing too much for their kids.If you've ever struggled with perfectionism, an all-or-nothing mindset, social anxiety, or feeling like you should be further along by now, this one's for you.♡ Subscribe for weekly episodes on confidence, self-growth, wellness, fitness, and navigating life in your 20s.My CVS self tan must haves! https://creators.cvs.com/mypage/stellarae/collections/16001 Get 10% off Prozis with code STELLARAE10 prozis.com/1LMJGGet 10 free meals and free breakfast for life from HelloFresh with code HF-0449 https://www.filify.co/SHBn0 Get $1000 off the health coach certification program I'm doing with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraemy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id125561818200:00 Summer is here...don't lose yourself this season01:18 I officially quit nannying03:25 How to balance discipline and actually living your life06:35 Why all-or-nothing thinking keeps people stuck08:10 My biggest regrets from my early 20s10:05 Stop being afraid to try harder11:30 Feeling "cringe" is part of becoming confident13:35 Puerto Rican parade & salsa dancing storytime16:05 Why NYC keeps pushing me outside my comfort zone18:20 Ordering in Spanish (and embarrassing myself)20:40 Confidence comes after you feel stupid23:55 Why people become haters25:15 My thoughts after years of nannying27:20 Gentle parenting, boundaries & raising independent kids31:10 Why natural consequences actually work34:45 Parents doing too much for their kids36:30 Final thoughts on enjoying your summer without falling off#StellaRaePodcast

  5. Jun 2

    I felt completely lost with no goals and no direction, here's how I found my way back

    SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes every Tuesday!! Welcome & welcome back!! In today's episode, we're talking about what to do when you feel lost, directionless, and unsure of what you want from life.A lot of advice assumes you already have a goal and just need motivation—but what if you don't even know where to begin?I'm sharing what helped me move from feeling stuck, isolated, and uninspired to feeling more aligned, confident, and purposeful. We discuss the importance of structure, getting outside your comfort zone, taking action before you feel ready, creating a vision for your ideal self, and why waiting for clarity often keeps us stuck.Plus, I'm answering your questions on loneliness during a level-up era, healing after a breakup, getting started in the gym, self-care when you're overwhelmed, and sharing some of my current book recommendations.♡ Apply for 1:1 Coaching:https://forms.gle/s3zprpWj8VE5Bkvm8 ♡ Follow me:Instagram: instagram.com/stellaraeTikTok: tiktok.com/@stellaraeherself enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!10% off PROZIS with code stellarae10 !! http://prozis.com/1LMJGDove clinical care deodorant! https://lvnta.com/lv_1SaEokXx3ya3xlutqADove serum oil body wash!! https://lvnta.com/lv_83ptsalBXfgItvrPFfGet $1000 off the mindbodygreen health coach certification program with code STELLACOACHING !! their new cohort starts June 16, you must apply/sign up by June 12!! https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263 Use my code HF-0449 for up to 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life from HelloFresh!! https://www.filify.co/SHBn0Get $1000 off the health coach certification program I'm doing with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263I edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtshop my new glo up merch!! https://stellarae.myspreadshop.com/instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraejoin my patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, merch discounts, behind the scenes, & more! https://www.patreon.com/stellaraepodlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id125561818200:00 Intro + what if you don't know what you want in life?02:13 How I felt lost after the pandemic04:24 Structure, routine & socializing changed everything06:46 Why staying home too much keeps you stuck08:00 Prozis sponsor08:55 Do you need to add more to your life—or remove things?10:07 Looking back at childhood passions for clues12:10 Why I hate the "5-year plan" question13:20 Creating a vision for your ideal self15:50 Action creates clarity17:12 Becoming the character you want to be18:55 The power of talking to strangers20:34 The Domino Park bathroom story 💀22:58 Stop waiting for life to happen25:09 Action brings purpose26:07 MindBodyGreen Health Coach Certification sponsor27:13 Why leveling up starts with what you can control28:20 Q&A: self-care when you're feeling lost29:28 Loneliness, jealousy & lack of support from others31:53 How to lock back in after a breakup34:42 Summer PSA: deodorant matters35:50 Getting started at the gym when you're intimidated37:08 Current reads & book recommendations44:00 Final thoughts #StellaRaePodcast

  6. May 26

    you've wasted 6 months, here's how to make the next 6 count

    We’re officially halfway through 2026 and this is your reminder that there is still SO much time to become the person you want to be 🤍 In this episode of the Stella Rae Podcast, I’m sharing my recent realization about time passing, entering my late 20s, and why June + summer can either become your biggest distraction or your biggest opportunity.We talk about how to lock in for the next 6 months, creating confidence through small daily habits, overcoming social anxiety, building stronger boundaries, becoming your own best friend, getting out of your comfort zone, living according to your values, creating a life you actually love, and finding fulfillment in the process instead of chasing constant happiness.I’m also sharing thoughts on New York “line culture,” consumerism, fitness, dressing cute every day, solo dates, community, and whether being “locked in” means sacrificing fun.In this episode:✨ how to make the next 6 months count✨ building confidence & self-worth✨ overcoming social anxiety✨ fitness + glow up habits✨ becoming your own best friend✨ learning to stop caring what people think✨ finding purpose & fulfillment✨ lock in summer mindsetenjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!EVERYTHING MENTIONED:MY CVS STOREFRONT and all my drugstore beauty favs!! https://creators.cvs.com/mypage/stellarae Wet n Wild Blush mentioned: https://cvscreator.sjv.io/bkNJobPhysicians Formula liquid bronzer mentioned: https://cvscreator.sjv.io/2R5zNaBooks mentioned:The Power of Strangers by Joe Keohane https://amzn.to/4v3BxeZThe Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World by Brad Stulberg https://amzn.to/4tFUqUm 10% off PROZIS with code STELLARAE10 http://prozis.com/1LMJG$60 FREE Groceries + 30% OFF 1st order from Thrive Market!! https://shop.thrivemarket.com/stella6wiGet a $45 free gift from Manukora manuka honey!! use code STELLA https://manukora.com/STELLAUse my code HF-0449 for up to 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life from HelloFresh!!https://www.filify.co/SHBn0Get $1000 off the health coach certification program I did with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263I edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtshop my new glo up merch!! https://stellarae.myspreadshop.com/instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellarae00:00 halfway through 2026: it’s time to lock in01:02 current favorite sun-kissed makeup combo02:13 getting older & realizing time moves FAST03:27 planning backwards: a mindset shift that helps anxiety04:56 trusting yourself & making hard decisions06:48 june reset: lock in summer mindset08:08 dressing cute every day changes your energy09:08 feeling awkward trying new things10:11 weighted abs, gym confidence & getting uncomfortable11:20 fitness journey + Prozis favorites12:10 consistency isn't the final level14:05 solo dates, FOMO & becoming your own best friend18:17 MindBodyGreen health coaching program19:20 overcoming social anxiety & talking to strangers25:20 the “bubble theory” for boundaries & self-worth28:42 HelloFresh + staying locked in during busy weeks29:45 “do you ever have fun?”31:15 why being productive actually feels fun to me33:05 happiness vs fulfillment36:40 stop caring what people think38:20 why I don’t regret doing life differently41:20 average happiness levels & questioning social norms43:46 Manukora honey favorites44:40 NYC line culture, viral trends & consumerism48:30 simplifying life & realizing you don’t need everything#StellaRaePodcast

  7. May 19

    the exact 30-day plan I'm using to glow up this summer (realistic & unglamorous)

    Welcome back yall!! In today’s episode of the pod, we’re talking about the REAL process of locking in, leveling up, and becoming your ideal self this summer. I’m breaking down the mindset shifts, habits, routines, and uncomfortable truths that helped me finally stop self-sabotaging and start feeling aligned, disciplined, confident, and motivated in my everyday life.We get into:✨how to stop letting fear and anxiety hold you back✨the “ideal self” mindset that changed everything for me✨overcoming perfectionism & imposter syndrome✨fitness, glow ups, and why confidence comes from action✨why comfort zones keep people stuck✨my honest thoughts on current fitness trends✨how I’ve changed over the last 6 months✨quitting alcohol & staying locked in✨emotional regulation, discipline, purpose, and self-growthI also share wellness favorites, tanning products, SPF recs, books that changed my mindset, and practical steps you can use to create sustainable habits and real momentum this summer. interested in taking your lock-in to the next level?! fill out my form for 1:1 coaching!! https://forms.gle/s3zprpWj8VE5Bkvm8 enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!MY CVS STOREFRONT and all my tanning & SPF favs!! https://creators.cvs.com/mypage/stellarae Books mentioned:Relentless by Tim Grover https://amzn.to/4dA4IQ1W1nning by Tim Grover https://amzn.to/4dtiuDHThe Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World by Brad Stulberg https://amzn.to/4tFUqUmLearned Excellence: Mental Disciplines for Leading and Winning from the World’s Top Performers by Eric Potterat https://amzn.to/4dvELki 10% off PROZIS with code STELLARAE10 http://prozis.com/1LMJG$60 FREE Groceries + 30% OFF 1st order from Thrive Market!! https://shop.thrivemarket.com/stella6wiUse my code HF-0449 for up to 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life from HelloFreshhttps://www.filify.co/SHBn0Get $1000 off the health coach certification program I did with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263Follow me!!instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellarae00:00 — entering a new level of the lock-in01:05 — welcome back + summer mindset shift01:42 — my self-tan routine & CVS beauty favorites04:40 — getting clear on your ideal vision05:45 — overcoming gym anxiety & imposter syndrome07:10 — the mindset of top performers & excellence09:38 — becoming your ideal self through action10:18 — Thrive Market sponsor10:55 — the gym flood story & speaking up for yourself12:15 — why perfectionism keeps people stuck13:05 — the “obstacle is the way” mindset explained16:25 — comfort zones, dopamine & modern distractions17:05 — breaking goals into smaller habits18:40 — creating systems, schedules & accountability20:10 — why staying mentally sharp matters20:48 — Prozis sponsor21:15 — “the faster i walk, the more money i make”23:50 — why you can’t care what people think25:10 — social conditioning, literacy & thinking for yourself27:20 — leading by example like Michael Jordan29:10 — emotional regulation & self-control30:18 — HelloFresh sponsor31:15 — excellence vs happiness32:50 — purpose, fulfillment & avoiding empty distractions33:40 — six months without alcohol update35:25 — how to ACTUALLY lock in this summer37:55 — answering your questions from IG38:20 — my honest thoughts on fitness trends39:00 — pilates, lifting weights & celebrity fitness culture40:20 — getting into running & recovery41:10 — favorite SPF products for summer42:30 — final thoughts + summer glow up energy#StellaRaePodcast

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Welcome to The Stella Rae Podcast! A podcast dedicated to helping women lead healthier, more productive, and fulfilling lives. Join me as I explore the latest trends in wellness, lifestyle, and personal development, with inspiring guests and actionable tips. Tune in for honest conversations, expert insights, and the motivation you need to thrive. Follow on IG @stellaraepodcast Follow on TikTok @thestellaraepodcast Business inquiries: stellaraepromo@gmail.com