This 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, without apology. If you’ve ever felt like you’re only partially welcome in your own skin, this episode is your space to come home. 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_
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The Audacity to Be Myself in Adulthood
You 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 episode is for anyone who hears their younger self whisper, “Thank you for not giving up on me.”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_
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Breaking Up with the Person I Used to Be
Sometimes 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 message from your Host, Areena: Hey listeners, I wanted this episode to be my love letter to you. This was a really hard yet freeing experience to navigate, but I’m releasing it as a gift to help align with the New Moon in Taurus, honoring a cycle closing and new beginnings. Love you. Be gentle and let peace flow within 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. Follow us on Instagram: @selflovelounge_
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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 Hubert-Langston is an artist, human-centered storyteller, and mental health advocate. As a proud Philly native, he has worked to cultivate his love for the arts, people, and the world by honing his skills as a thought-provoking creative and contributor within the media and wellness landscape. The idea for Sharing Air emerged from Cameron's personal journey with mental health challenges. By leaning on his artistry as a performer and producer, he discovered a middle ground where storytelling and mental health intersect, fostering truth and healing. This inner work of rediscovery inspired him to create a mindfulness media platform that shares stories, sparks thought, and shapes change. Cameron's excitement and dedication to being a prominent voice for all people are at the core of Sharing Air, encouraging everyone to keep breathing well and sharing air because of it.
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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 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 - Sherhara Burrell is a keynote speaker, communication coach, and Co-founder of SpeakHaus, a leadership coaching company. With 17 years of experience, she helps leaders communicate confidently and shape organizational culture. She works with Fortune 1000 companies and startups, using storytelling to drive cultural transformation. Known for her signature haircut and expertise on Coming to America, Sherhara is also a newlywed and aspiring comedienne. She's passionate about fostering meaningful connections and creating impactful leadership.
For Our Ancestors — Hosted by @itsareenaantoine. Self Love Lounge is a space for deep, healing conversations about self-love, and the wisdom we carry in our bones. Here, we honour the creatives who channel ancestral truths, carrying the resilience, dreams, and struggles of those who came before us. Through storytelling, reflection, and connection, we remember who we are, reclaim our power, and reconnect with the roots that ground us.
As an energy exchange, rate, review and write a loving note to host Areena Antoine on Spotify, Apple Podcast and All major Platforms.
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