Best Areena Antoine Podcasts (2024)

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When the Hardest Goodbye Becomes the Easiest 19:08

8d ago19:08

19:08

At 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 fo…

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Document Your Life For YOU ( With Lotus Laloba) 36:45

15d ago36:45

36:45

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.…

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I'm an Art Student (Not a Doctor) 32:38

22d ago32:38

32:38

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 wa…

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The Truth is: Being Yourself Empowers Your Spirit (With Harpo Mander) 27:22

1M ago27:22

27:22

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 th…

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The Truth Is: Releasing the Lies That Shape Us 18:01

3M ago18:01

18:01

Have 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…

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The Truth is: We are the Medicine (With Krista Reid) 26:09

3M ago26:09

26:09

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 …

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The Truth is: Change Finds Me, and So Does My Soul (With Elisha Kainth) 54:54

4M ago54:54

54:54

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…

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The Truth is: Confronting Hard Decisions Unlocks My Potential 15:28

4M ago15:28

15:28

When you and your soul are misaligned, you ignore signs that may be truthful for you. This disconnection can manifest as physical disturbances, making you the worst version of yourself. Recently, life has been about making tough decisions and pushing past complacency. I say, hell yes! Keep making those difficult choices that set you apart. We weren…

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The Truth is: Embracing Change Heals Me from Toxic Traits 23:49

7M ago23:49

23:49

Despite 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…

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No Agenda, Just Love. 22:35

8M ago22:35

22:35

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 Podca…

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Let's Move With Intuition (Grateful Galentines Edition) 32:51

9M ago32:51

32:51

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 sp…

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It's Time To Shine Babe (With Alexa Nicol) 33:27

10M ago33:27

33:27

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 ne…

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It's Time To RecovER (With Dani Banchev) 41:03

12M ago41:03

41:03

Releasing our familiar unhappiness is the first step into recovering years of being addicted to what is no longer serving us. How we decide we’ve outgrown versions of ourselves that have held us when we most needed it is okay and required. How we move forward is what you begin to reach for in their place. This episode is your Emergency Room (ER) fi…

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It's Time To Surrender 36:58

1y ago36:58

36:58

Hard. 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 U…

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It's Time to Elevate (With Mesha Toor) 28:32

1y ago28:32

28:32

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 T…

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Sit With Chaos and You'll Find Peace Instead (With Annalynne McCord) 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

46:20

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 spiritu…

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Alone But Far From Lonely 27:57

1+ y ago27:57

27:57

Sometimes 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 …

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Ask Yourself, "What Role Did I Play In My Own Suffering?" (With Emerald Osagie) 28:49

1+ y ago28:49

28:49

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 wha…

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It's Time To Go Deep Within (With Bhav Toor) 38:47

1+ y ago38:47

38:47

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 ne…

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It's Okay To Go Where You Fear The Most (With WilliE) 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

28:30

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 th…

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It's Time To Be Your Own Friend, Again. 19:32

1+ y ago19:32

19:32

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…

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It's Time To Start Feeling Again (Post Grad) 29:23

2y ago29:23

29:23

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 deepl…

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The Baddie Energy at Work (With Priscilla O. Agyeman) 33:53

2y ago33:53

33:53

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 searc…

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The Ability to Fully Experience Life (With Gina Judge) 21:56

2y ago21:56

21:56

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 Antoi…

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Being Authentic has A Price To Pay (With Lisa and Alexa) 42:03

2+ y ago42:03

42:03

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…

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Expect The Unexpected, Always (With Arielle Siegel) 22:47

2+ y ago22:47

22:47

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 wi…

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Healing Happens When Feeling (With Jenna Berman) 44:31

2+ y ago44:31

44:31

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 imperfection…

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I'm Not LadyLike (Most Times) 30:53

2+ y ago30:53

30:53

"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 em…

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We Invited Our Pain Only To know, It Was Grief (With Baraka & David) 39:40

2+ y ago39:40

39:40

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 ma…

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Achieving Unrealistic Goals Through Passion (With Nav Parmar) 22:19

2+ y ago22:19

22:19

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 pa…

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Exclusions Become Stories Worth Exploring (With Aliza Vellani) 34:24

3y ago34:24

34:24

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 N…

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Excuse you, We Speak Volume (With Tammy Kay Ly) 31:10

3y ago31:10

31:10

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 friend…

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The Light At The End Of An Ultimate Betrayal 17:05

3y ago17:05

17:05

Sometimes, 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 w…

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When You Scream But No One Hears You 25:35

3y ago25:35

25:35

Ever 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 crucia…

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Becoming Aware (With Harp Grewal) 24:39

3y ago24:39

24:39

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 withou…

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It's Okay Not To Be Okay (With Ciara Rose) 38:57

3y ago38:57

38:57

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 il…

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Inhale Confidence, Exhale Self Doubt (With Imran Rai) 32:53

3+ y ago32:53

32:53

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…

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You Need To Lose To Find Yourself (With Marie Stella) 37:49

3+ y ago37:49

37:49

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 …

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Identity Crisis, Dating, & Breaking The Glass Ceiling (With Nadia Jagessar) 28:14

3+ y ago28:14

28:14

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…

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You Can Do Anything But Not Everything (With Marinna Breda) 36:58

3+ y ago36:58

36:58

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 ep…

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Let's Talk About Self Care 17:33

3+ y ago17:33

17:33

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, …

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How To Hold Space For Yourself (With Diana B) 25:57

4y ago25:57

25:57

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 lik…

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If You're Going To Trust One Person, Let It Be Yourself (With Christine Turley) 30:44

4y ago30:44

30:44

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 st…

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Let's Talk About Loneliness (With Katrina Martin) 48:20

4y ago48:20

48:20

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 …

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Tips & Tricks To FEELING Healthy (With Lisa) 31:44

4y ago31:44

31:44

Seasonal depression has arrived; meaning days are heavier, temperatures are colder and we might even feel overwhelmed by our busy schedules and overloading deadlines. Let's change that. Lisa the Clinical Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Writer, and natural medicine advocate believes that knowledge is the first step to empowerment. If you are reson…

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Putting Yourself Out There 18:35

4y ago18:35

18:35

The 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 …

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Find Your Voice (With Vineeta Prasad) 34:42

4y ago34:42

34:42

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 th…

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She Believed She Could, So She Did (With Taylor Hui) 33:14

4+ y ago33:14

33:14

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, pleas…

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The Power Of Forgiveness (With Harley Mariah) 32:02

4+ y ago32:02

32:02

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. …

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Mindful Hustler (With Summan Kandola) 30:13

4+ y ago30:13

30:13

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 …

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