Pretty Real Persona Podcast

Ariyanna

Pretty Real is the unapologetic audio diary for women who are done pretending. Hosted by Ariyanna, this podcast dives into the beautiful mess of modern womanhood—where growth meets glam, real talk meets soft life, and healing doesn’t mean hiding your edges. Expect unfiltered conversations about self-worth, identity, ambition, love, and showing up as that girl—even on the days you don’t feel like her. Whether you’re navigating your glow-up or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, Pretty Real is your safe space to laugh, cry, and level up.

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 37:Self discipline vs Self Love

    Send a text Self-Discipline vs. Self-Love: Are They Opposites… or Partners? We’re always told to “be disciplined” and “love yourself” — but what happens when those two ideas seem to conflict? In this episode, we unpack the tension between self-discipline and self-love, and why one without the other can lead to burnout, shame, or stagnation. We talk about how hustle culture distorted discipline, how “soft life” culture sometimes avoids accountability, and what it actually looks like to build a life rooted in compassion and consistency. This conversation is for you if: ✨ You struggle with being hard on yourself ✨ You swing between overworking and avoiding ✨ You’re healing but still trying to grow ✨ You want structure that feels supportive, not punishing We explore: • The difference between punishment-based discipline vs. love-led discipline • How self-love can still require boundaries, routines, and follow-through • Why avoiding discipline isn’t always self-care • How to create systems that honor your nervous system and your goals This episode is a reminder that self-love isn’t letting yourself off the hook — it’s choosing yourself even when it’s uncomfortable. 🎧 Listen in, reflect with us, and let this be your permission to stop choosing one over the other. ✨ Call to Action: If this episode resonated, leave a comment sharing where you’re finding balance between discipline and self-love. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with someone who’s learning how to grow gently but intentionally.

    14 min
  2. FEB 11

    Episode 35: How our childhood shapes our relationships

    Send a text How Our Childhood Shapes Our Relationships | Healing Attachment & Emotional Patterns Ever wonder why you love the way you do… or why certain relationships feel triggering, familiar, or hard to let go of? In this episode, we explore how childhood experiences—both beautiful and painful—shape the way we connect, attach, communicate, and love as adults. We unpack how family dynamics, emotional neglect, unmet needs, and early role models influence our relationship patterns, boundaries, conflict styles, and self-worth. From anxious and avoidant attachment to people-pleasing, fear of abandonment, and repeating toxic cycles, this conversation dives deep into the roots of our romantic and interpersonal behaviors. If you’re on a healing journey, trying to break generational patterns, or learning how to love more securely, this episode will help you gain clarity, compassion, and tools to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: How childhood conditioning shapes adult relationshipsAttachment styles and emotional triggersWhy we repeat familiar relationship patternsHealing inner child wounds in loveHow to build healthier emotional boundariesBreaking cycles and choosing better partners 🎧 Perfect for listeners interested in healing, self-awareness, emotional growth, and healthier love. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep conversations on healing, relationships, and becoming your most authentic self.

    14 min
  3. JAN 21

    Episode 32: Manifesting your future self

    Send a text Manifesting Your Future Self | Becoming Her Before Life Changes What if your future self isn’t something you wait for—but someone you start embodying right now? In this episode of Pretty Real Persona, we’re talking about what it actually means to manifest your future self beyond vision boards and affirmations. This is a grounded, honest conversation about identity shifts, emotional alignment, discipline, healing, and the uncomfortable in-between phase where growth happens quietly. We explore how manifestation is less about “attracting” and more about becoming—changing the way you think, move, choose, and show up before the evidence appears. In this episode, we get into: ✨ What “future self” manifestation really means ✨ Why nothing changes until you change ✨ The emotional habits that keep you stuck in old cycles ✨ How to act in alignment before confidence catches up ✨ Letting go of timelines, pressure, and comparison ✨ Becoming her without abandoning who you are now If you’re in a season of transformation, feeling called to more, or trying to close the gap between who you are and who you know you’re meant to be—this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and give yourself permission to grow slowly and intentionally. Affirmation: “I am becoming the version of me I once prayed for—one aligned choice at a time.” 💬 Comment below: Who is your future self, and what’s one habit she already has? 📌 Subscribe for weekly conversations on healing, self-trust, emotional growth, and becoming your most authentic self.

    8 min
  4. JAN 14

    Episode 31:Journaling as a Tool for Emotional Clarity

    Send a text Journaling as a Tool for Emotional Clarity | How Writing Helps You Process, Heal & Recenter What if the clarity you’ve been searching for is already inside you—waiting to be written out? In this episode, we’re talking about journaling as a powerful emotional tool, not just a “dear diary” habit. We explore how writing helps you untangle overwhelming thoughts, sit with your emotions instead of avoiding them, and reconnect with yourself during seasons of confusion, healing, or transition. Whether you’re feeling emotionally stuck, mentally overwhelmed, or just craving more self-understanding, this conversation will help you use journaling as a mirror—not a mask. ✨ In this episode, we cover: Why emotional clarity often comes after you write, not beforeHow journaling helps regulate your nervous systemThe difference between venting vs. intentional reflectionPrompts to help you process emotions without spiralingHow to build a journaling practice that actually feels supportiveThis episode is for the ones learning how to feel without judgment, process without rushing, and honor their inner world honestly. 💬 If this episode resonates, leave a comment and share how journaling has shown up in your healing journey. 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more real conversations about emotional wellness, self-discovery, and growth. Hashtags: #JournalingForHealing #EmotionalClarity #SelfReflection #HealingJourney #MentalWellness #EmotionalWellness #InnerWork #PrettyRealPersona #SelfDiscovery #MindfulLiving

    10 min

About

Pretty Real is the unapologetic audio diary for women who are done pretending. Hosted by Ariyanna, this podcast dives into the beautiful mess of modern womanhood—where growth meets glam, real talk meets soft life, and healing doesn’t mean hiding your edges. Expect unfiltered conversations about self-worth, identity, ambition, love, and showing up as that girl—even on the days you don’t feel like her. Whether you’re navigating your glow-up or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, Pretty Real is your safe space to laugh, cry, and level up.