Beloved Young Thing Podcast: Spirituality, Mental Health & Radical Self-Care For Young Women

Hi BYT’s!

Today I'm sharing 7 journaling prompts for self-discovery that will help you take a deep dive into yourself and get you reacquainted with the real you. Journaling is such a great tool to have as part of your self-care and healing journey. Whether you are wanting to understand yourself better, needing a life change or just wanting to journal to release some thoughts, these 7 prompts are just for you! 

Enjoy your journaling journey and I hope to hear more about what answers you came up with, what thoughts came to mind and what you learned about yourself and how to love you better!

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I can't wait to learn more about you and see how I can make future episodes exactly what you need! 

With love and care,

Anela 

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Links & Mentions: 

FREE 15-30 Minute Call with me:

DM https://www.instagram.com/anelalanikn/

Email: [email protected]

Studies on benefits of journaling: 

https://www.holstee.com/blogs/mindful-matter/5-science-based-benefits-of-journaling

Aloha Beloved Young Things!

Today, I’m encouraging you to create and calling all creatives to have faith in their creations. Our masterful Creator has called us to be like Him as we were made in His image. One way we embody being like Christ is creating or building in order to keep the cycle of creation flowing. 

A short episode reminding artists of every craft and skill to continue on and glorify God in our work because He has gifted us individually and wonderfully. 

Enjoy and happy creating,

Anela

Links & Mentions:

Review at beginning of the episode is from Kalikolehuanani, singer, songwriter and much more can be seen and followed on IG @kalikolehuanani. 

John Butler Song "Ocean"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdYJf_ybyVo

Today I’m rambling on about a few dangerous spiritual practices that I had to give up. If you are a Christian, these are very dangerous to your spiritual walk because they rely on powers that are not of God therefore not good. Specifically, we talk astrology, psychics, the law of attraction and yoga. 

If you dabble in different spiritual practices, this episode will explain why you might want to rethink those beliefs and consult God for truth and guidance. 

I hope this blesses you, 

Anela 

Links & Mentions: 

Ex-Kundalini Teacher Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-4vEXH5bcA&t=19s

Powers & Principalities in Bible: 

https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-are-principalities-and-powers-in-the-bible.html

NASA Statement: 

https://nasa.tumblr.com/post/150688852794/zodiac

Manifestation & Covid Article: 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/manifest-attraction-covid-work-369/2021/03/12/62d22144-81f6-11eb-9ca6-54e187ee4939_story.html

Manifestation and Hinduism: 

https://www.feverdreamsmag.com/writing/manifestation-a-tutorial-from-a-hindu-by-mandira-gowda

In today’s episode I felt like sharing a journal session I did in the wee hours of dawn. I’m talking about how much I needed to know that, when I make bad decisions I am not a bad person. You are forgiven by God before you even forgive yourself, but in this episode we go through that part of forgiving yourself and moving on. 

Maybe you’ve held onto something from your childhood or past that you feel regret for. Something that makes you feel unworthy of love or understanding. Go through today’s exercise with me to see how it feels to finally release that regret and fall into the grace that only God can give. 

Happy Sunday Morning,

Anela 

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Links & Mentions: 

Poetry Book: 

https://www.amazon.com/Sifting-Through-Sand-Anela-Lani/dp/0692965882

In today’s interview I’m talking to my cousin and pwipwi (the Chuukese word for sister) Jenial Dungawin of SeeOfJenial.com. I love this girl so much and we were best friends when we were little so to be able to reconnect is always such a blessing. We meet each other on parallel paths of faith today and discuss her journey from not believing in God to now, wholeheartedly devoting her life to Him. 

You’re in for a cousin chat full of love and laughter. If you’re Micronesian or a Pacific Islander we do touch on the dangers of witchcraft in the communities which is something I’m seeing too often online. We also dig into the Catholic Faith and the beauty of the many practices they do.

I hope this episode blesses you as much as it did me, 

With love,

Anela 

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In today’s episode I’m talking about the benefits of therapy and whether or not it is worth your time and money. If you’ve been having a hard time, mentally or emotionally, and wondering if you should seek out therapy or haven’t even thought of it as a solution, this is for you. 

Not only has therapy helped me through panic attacks, anxiety, confusion and relationships with others, it has also brought me a lot of perspective and knowledge. Many young women are interested in psychology and how the mind works but are weary or afraid to explore their own psychology, this is your call to action! 

Self-care is going to therapy to get the help you need and not neglecting those needs any longer. 

With love AND support, 

Anela 

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Links & Mentions: 

Find  A Therapist:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Abraham Maslow Hierarchy:

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-guide-to-the-5-levels-of-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs#what-are-the-5-levels-of-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs

Affordable Therapy Options:

https://www.healthline.com/health/therapy-for-every-budget

NAMI.ORG (National Alliance of Mental Illness)

https://www.nami.org/mhstats

MHA The State of Mental Health In America:

https://mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america

In today’s episode we talk about the spiritual discipline known as “fasting.” We talk about different forms of fasting, the spiritual purpose of fasting and also how to determine whether or not you should try out a fast for yourself. Are you feeling stuck spiritually? Or do you feel like your life is yearning for a breakthrough or change that you can’t quite pinpoint? Does your spirit seem restless and calling out for answers? 

I felt all those things and more before I fasted for the first real time and my life has been different ever since. I share my personal testimony, my real come to Jesus moment and also read a poem that was inspired by the event. When I was most hungry to get to know God, I fasted and was filled. 

I hope this episode inspires you to seek God and receive a breakthrough, 

With love,

Anela 

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Links & Mentions: 

https://newspring.cc/articles/spiritual-hunger

https://www.allaboutprayer.org/daniel-fast.htm

Sifting Through The Sand Poetry Book by Anela Lani: 

https://www.amazon.com/Sifting-Through-Sand-Anela-Lani/dp/0692965882

To kick off Beloved Young Thing’s interview episodes, I am interviewing my dear friend Lesle Machado Hilliker who is an amazing woman, wife and mother. She has a mission to inspire and encourage peace amongst opposing perspectives with an emphasis on truth seeking. 

Today, our conversation is a lot like one of our coffee dates, with little structure and a lot of magic. We wind up talking about surrendering to God in overwhelming moments of motherhood and daily life, how we were introduced to a deeper relationship with God and much, much more. 

I hope this episode is as much of an encouraging encounter for you as it was for us, 

Anela 

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Links & Mentions: 

- Lesle Machado Hilliker on Instagram @thehillikerohana or email at [email protected]

- U’ilani Tevaga @uilanitevaga on Instagram and host of the 'Beyond The Reef Podcast' https://rss.com/podcasts/beyondthereef/

Connect:

IG: @anelalanikn

FB: Beloved Young Thing Podcast FB Group 

Email: [email protected]

In this episode I’m sharing my personal journey with panic attacks. We dive into some solutions I tried on my own to try and end my panic attacks and then, more importantly, solutions that worked out for me, in the end. Today, I no longer “suffer” from panic attacks but I can readily recognize a feeling of panic coming on and stop it in its tracks. 

If you’ve ever had a panic attack or are currently suffering from them, this is for you. Everyone’s struggle is different but through sharing my experience I hope that you not only feel less alone, but walk away with some tools to guide you through your battle. 

Mental health is SO crucial right now and if you’re going through it, I know how you feel! You can do this. 

You are much stronger than you think,

Anela 

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Links mentioned:

https://www.calmclinic.com/panic/causes/alcohol

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/205587

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-act-be/201506/the-secret-behind-panic-and-how-escape-it

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10389-018-01008-6

https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/news/19991214/panic-attacks-smokers

In today’s episode we talk about matters of the heart. These days, it can be easy to overlook our most important emotional asset, our heart. With the state of the world, and the negativity surrounding our everyday lives, we can easily get caught up in a mess of hurt. How can you protect your peace and your heart? By asking yourself three questions. 

Together, let us examine our hearts and minds. With these three questions, we’ll be able to determine how our heart is doing today and how to love it, heal it and protect it even more tomorrow. 

Guard your hearts, beloved young things! 

With a lotta love from the bottom of my heart,

Anela 

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