In today's episode, let's talk about "That Girl!" She's a recent trend on social media, but she's also represents the IT girl, the girl we all secretly want to be. She has the best outfits, the cutest shoes, she wakes up easily at 5 am and works out 4-5 times a week. She's mindful - she meditates and journals. She's popular - she has the prettiest and coolest friends. 

Being "That Girl" is an impossible standard. No matter how much we try, let's be real - perfection is an impossible standard to meet. 

So in today's episode, let's talk about why I don't want to be "That Girl" and instead, I want to be a different type of girl. A girl who is kind, considerate, and loves God. A girl who is intentional in her friendships, her prioritizes healing and loving others. Let's sit down and chat and discuss the 5 intentions or goals I've written down to become my version of "That Girl".

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NEW EPISODE: SO WHY DON'T I HAVE A BOYFRIEND? Singleness, Finding Your Completeness in Christ & Wrestling Discontentment

In today's episode, Ariel sits down and chats about the mentality of viewing God as a 'vending machine' or a transactional business partner. Often times, it can be easy to fall into the mind-trap of believing that God will reward you for your actions when in reality, the Lord doesn't work like that! So let's sit down and talk through singleness, wrestling discontentment, and finding your completeness and satisfaction in Christ!

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SWEET SURRENDER: Learning to Trust God & Deal with the Unknown

Welcome to a new episode of As He Promised the Podcast! In today's episode, Ariel sits down and chats about her post-grad life and the journey of learning to trust God, deal with the unknowns in life and surrender her plans to the Lord. This episode is for the girl or guy who is struggling with their "next step" and are wrestling with God for control over their future. 

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Meet Ivana, the Owner of All the More Apparel! All the More Apparel is a small business founded in Atlanta, Georgia that sells Christian apparel. In this episode, Ivana sits down with Ariel to talk about how and when she started her small business, her inspiration behind her designs, her connection with her creativity to Jesus, and more! 

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As He Promised" by Ariel Alena Luy is a faith-based podcast that focuses on Christianity, Jesus and the promises of God. Each Sunday a new episode will be released that speaks on a certain topic and may feature a special guest! For updates on upcoming episodes, you can follow the podcast on instagram at @ashepromisedthepodcast.

Meet Taryn Cumbo, a 21 year old Christian, social media influencer, and college student. In today's episode, Ariel and Taryn sit down for a chat all about her testimony, her journey of picking a college and then transferring, and her start as a social media influencer during quarantine. Taryn also offers her advice on balancing a healthy relationship with her mom and how to stay positive in rough seasons. 

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"As He Promised" by Ariel Alena Luy is a faith-based podcast that focuses on Christianity, Jesus and the promises of God. Each Sunday a new episode will be released that speaks on a certain topic and may feature a special guest! For updates on upcoming episodes, you can follow the podcast on instagram at @ashepromisedthepodcast.

In this week's episode, I talk about my own personal testimony dealing with body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and my path to recovery. From age 12/13 to age 18, I struggled with disordered eating and I still struggle with body dysmorphia to this day. 

This week's episode was a hard one for me to record, but it was also a very healing + monumental episode in my own personal life. For a while, I felt shame and guilt talking about my body struggles, eating disorder or lacking self confidence, but as I've grown confidence in Christ, I've slowly been freed from the shame/guilt that silenced me to talk about this before. If you're listening to this or reading this, please know how beautiful and loved you are. You were formed and made with a purpose and a plan and you weren't made as a mistake. There are people who love you and care for you and can help you with this journey. This isn't a journey you want to embrace alone and it's better to surround yourself with trusted loved ones and experts to accompany you and help you through this challenging time. 

National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

National Eating Disorders Hotline: 1-(800) 931-2237

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Welcome to my new monthly series on As He Promised the Podcast where Ariel sits and talks all about her monthly favorites! This month we chat about books, podcasts, music, goals, and convictions! 

Things Mentioned: 

Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life & Business by Charles Duhigg

Becoming Something Podcast with JP Pokluda

Pastors: Ben Stuart of Passion City D.C., Rich Wilkerson Jr. and Dawn Chere Wilkerson of Vous Church, Mike Todd of Transformation Church

Music: 

Ariel's Worship Playlist

Ariel's Everyday Music Playlist

Apps Mentioned: Sleep Cycle

Meet Lauren Kaufman: A Californian Instagram Influencer known for her Photoshop editing skills and killer photoshoots! Lauren has a unique story: She got married at 18, paid for her wedding while in high school and has recently starting her journey as a social media influencer in the past few years. Join Ariel and Lauren as they chat about Lauren's love story, her history in dance, her tips for saving and managing money, and influencer culture! 

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