leveling up with lana

In this vulnerable episode, I open up about my real experiences battling anxiety and two eating disorders as a Christian girl. Mental health struggles are real—even for people of faith—and it’s something the church doesn’t talk about enough.

If you’ve ever felt isolated, angry at God, or like you’re drowning even when you’re doing everything “right,” you’re not alone.

I see you. God sees you. And this episode is for you.

We dive into the pressure Christians face to "have it all together," how perfection culture and stigma in the church can make healing even harder, and the truth that struggling with mental health doesn’t mean you lack faith.

I also share my journey through faith-based healing, how Jesus himself handled fear and sadness, and practical steps you can take to heal—with God's help.

You are not broken beyond repair. God is still with you in the struggle. Healing is messy, but it’s possible. Let’s talk about it 💖

★ MENTIONS:

My Socials/Links: https://linktr.ee/levelingupwithlanaThoughtX (my startup/podcast connection app): https://linktr.ee/thoughtx

★ KEY WORDS:

Confidence, wellness, pilates, fashion, motivation, goals, goal-setting, side hustles, faith, pink pilates princess, lifestyle, aesthetic, weightlifting, gym-life, “that” girl podcast, healthy, healthy food, lifestyle, luxury, workout, working out, consistency, discipline, self-care, self care, self love, business, entrepreneurship, friends, friendship, diet, weight-loss, healthy eating, morning routine, productive morning routine, 5 am club, christian girl, christian podcast, millionaire mindset, school year, 4.0 student, intuitive eating, anti-diet culture, organization, productivity, skincare, haircare, romanticize your life, tough-love, leveling up

Hot Girl Summer starts in your mind.

Not your fridge. Not the gym. Not your jean size.

This week, we’re diving into how to get your dream summer body without the toxic diet culture rules, excessive exercise, and self-hatred.

We’re covering:

• Mindset shifts that stick

• Nutrition without obsession

• Exercise strategies that work for you, not against you

This isn’t about shrinking—it's about becoming the strongest, most confident version of you. 🌱

★ MENTIONS:

My Socials/Links: https://linktr.ee/levelingupwithlana

Alexia Degremont’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiadegremonthealth/ThoughtX (my startup/podcast connection app): https://linktr.ee/thoughtx

★ KEY WORDS:

Confidence, wellness, pilates, fashion, motivation, goals, goal-setting, side hustles, faith, pink pilates princess, lifestyle, aesthetic, weightlifting, gym-life, “that” girl podcast, healthy, healthy food, lifestyle, luxury, workout, working out, consistency, discipline, self-care, self care, self love, business, entrepreneurship, friends, friendship, diet, weight-loss, healthy eating, morning routine, productive morning routine, 5 am club, christian girl, christian podcast, millionaire mindset, school year, 4.0 student, intuitive eating, anti-diet culture, organization, productivity, skincare, haircare, romanticize your life, tough-love, leveling up

PRIVACY IS POWER 🔑

I am back after a little podcast break and we are coming in hot with a VERY relevant episode. as an oversharer I had this recent breakthrough: not everyone deserves front-row seats to your life. saying less, is really saying more.

in the episode, we go over:

- why we overshare

- the hidden cost of oversharing

- how to know if someone is to be trusted

- 5 tips on how to stop oversharing

- and more!

so if you struggle with sharing too much, especially with "friends" that might not have your back, this this episode is for you.

★ LINKS:

all links: https://linktr.ee/levelingupwithlana

ThoughtX (my startup/podcast connection app): https://linktr.ee/thoughtx

★ KEY WORDS:

Confidence, wellness, pilates, fashion, motivation, goals, goal-setting, side hustles, faith, pink pilates princess, lifestyle, aesthetic, weightlifting, gym-life, “that” girl podcast, healthy, healthy food, lifestyle, luxury, workout, working out, consistency, discipline, self-care, self care, self love, business, entrepreneurship, friends, friendship, diet, weight-loss, healthy eating, morning routine, productive morning routine, 5 am club, christian girl, christian podcast, millionaire mindset, school year, 4.0 student, intuitive eating, anti-diet culture, organization, productivity, skincare, haircare, romanticize your life, tough-love, leveling up

The Ultimate Glow-Up Guide ✨

Want to wake up feeling and looking your best? In this episode, I’m sharing my top secrets that have completely changed the game for me—from the first thing you should do in the morning to the underrated habits that will leave you glowing from the inside out. We’re talking hydration hacks, workout mistakes you might be making, skincare from the inside, and the one thing no one talks about but everyone notices. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one.

★ MENTIONS:

Find all my socials and everything else here: https://linktr.ee/levelingupwithlana

Shop Products I Mentioned Here: https://shopmy.us/collections/825844

Men/Women Workout Differences Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6230216/

Excessive Exercise Hurts Your Metabolism Study: https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(21)00102-9

Matcha/Green Tea and Acne Study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0965229916300280?via%3Dihub

ThoughtX (my startup/podcast connection app): https://linktr.ee/thoughtx

★ KEY WORDS:

Confidence, wellness, pilates, fashion, motivation, goals, goal-setting, side hustles, faith, pink pilates princess, lifestyle, aesthetic, weightlifting, gym-life, “that” girl podcast, healthy, healthy food, lifestyle, luxury, workout, working out, consistency, discipline, self-care, self care, self love, business, entrepreneurship, friends, friendship, diet, weight-loss, healthy eating, morning routine, productive morning routine, 5 am club, christian girl, christian podcast, millionaire mindset, school year, 4.0 student, intuitive eating, anti-diet culture, organization, productivity, skincare, haircare, romanticize your life, tough-love, leveling up

It’s Valentine’s season(when this episode was released), and while love is in the air, I know a lot of you don’t feel it—at least not for yourselves. And trust me, I get it. I’ve spent years tying my worth to perfection, punishing myself when I didn’t measure up, and letting that self-hatred seep into my relationships. But yesterday, God put it on my heart to address this.

In this episode, I’m getting real about self-love, perfectionism, and the lies we tell ourselves about earning love. I’ll be sharing the exact scriptures God led me to and seven powerful steps straight from the Bible that will help you stop hating yourself so you can love others better.

This isn’t just for my Christian girlies—these lessons are universal. So whether you struggle with negative self-talk, body image, self-sabotage, or just feeling like you’re never “enough,” this episode is for you. Let’s talk about grace, healing, and learning to love ourselves the way God does—unconditionally. 💕

★ MENTIONS:

Find all my socials and everything else here:https://linktr.ee/levelingupwithlana

ThoughtX (my startup/podcast connection app):https://linktr.ee/thoughtx

★ KEY WORDS:

Confidence, wellness, pilates, fashion, motivation, goals, goal-setting, side hustles, faith, pink pilates princess, lifestyle, aesthetic, weightlifting, gym-life, “that” girl podcast, healthy, healthy food, lifestyle, luxury, workout, working out, consistency, discipline, self-care, self care, self love, business, entrepreneurship, friends, friendship, diet, weight-loss, healthy eating, morning routine, productive morning routine, 5 am club, christian girl, christian podcast, millionaire mindset, school year, 4.0 student, intuitive eating, anti-diet culture, organization, productivity, skincare, haircare, romanticize your life, tough-love, leveling up

This week, we’re getting real about the struggles of working out, feeling bulky instead of toned, and finally achieving that lean, strong, feminine look you’ve been dreaming of. I’ll break down:

No more confusion, frustration, or trying every workout under the sun without seeing results. I’m sharing everything I’ve learned so you can work smarter, not harder, and feel confident in your body. Let’s level up our physiques together, girls—you’ve got this! 🌸✨

🌸 FLOWER GIVEAWAY: 🌸

With Valentine’s Day approaching, I want to surprise one of you girls! If you leave me an Apple podcast review between January 25th and February 14th (ends February 14th at 12:00 AM CT) you will be entered into a drawing for a flower bouquet delivery from me. I will announce the winner on my Instagram story and contact them for delivery information via Instagram DM on February 14th. You can be anywhere in the world!

If you already left me an Apple podcast review, you are automatically entered.

**Note you do not need an iPhone or Apple device to leave me an Apple podcast review. You can make an Apple podcast account via your computer and write a review from there.

★ MENTIONS:

Find all my socials and everything else here: https://linktr.ee/levelingupwithlana

Body-type Quiz: https://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/do-you-know-your-body-type/

ThoughtX (my startup/podcast connection app): https://linktr.ee/thoughtx

★ KEY WORDS:

Confidence, wellness, pilates, fashion, motivation, goals, goal-setting, side hustles, faith, pink pilates princess, lifestyle, aesthetic, weightlifting, gym-life, “that” girl podcast, healthy, healthy food, lifestyle, luxury, workout, working out, consistency, discipline, self-care, self care, self love, business, entrepreneurship, friends, friendship, diet, weight-loss, healthy eating, morning routine, productive morning routine, 5 am club, christian girl, christian podcast, millionaire mindset, school year, 4.0 student, intuitive eating, anti-diet culture, organization, productivity, skincare, haircare, romanticize your life, tough-love, leveling up

Are you a busy girlie juggling school, work, personal goals, and a social life—but still determined to live your best life? In this episode, I’m spilling my 7 top tips to keep everything organized, from managing your to-dos and goals to building routines and staying productive without the overwhelm.

We’ll cover:

If you’re ready to make life feel easier while leveling up, this one’s for you! Check the episode description for links to my favorite tools and resources. Let’s get organized, optimized, and thriving!

🌸 FLOWER GIVEAWAY: 🌸

With Valentine’s Day approaching, I want to surprise one of you girls! If you leave me an Apple podcast review between January 25th and February 14th (ends February 14th at 12:00 AM CT) you will be entered into a drawing for a flower bouquet delivery from me. I will announce the winner on my Instagram story and contact them for delivery information via Instagram DM on February 14th. You can be anywhere in the world!

If you already left me an Apple podcast review, you are automatically entered.

**Note you do not need an iPhone or Apple device to leave me an Apple podcast review. You can make an Apple podcast account via your computer and write a review from there.

★ MENTIONS:

Find all my socials and everything else here: https://linktr.ee/levelingupwithlana

Todoist (to-do list app): https://todoist.com/

Notion (organizer): https://www.notion.com/

Clockify (time-tracker): https://clockify.me/

No-Scroll (stop doom scrolling- Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newswarajya.noswipe.reelshortblocker&hl=en_US

No-Scroll (stop doom scrolling- Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/no-scroll-reduce-screen-time/id6474079216

ThoughtX (podcast connection app): https://linktr.ee/thoughtx

★ KEY WORDS:

Confidence, wellness, pilates, fashion, motivation, goals, goal-setting, side hustles, faith, pink pilates princess, lifestyle, aesthetic, weightlifting, gym-life, “that” girl podcast, healthy, healthy food, lifestyle, luxury, workout, working out, consistency, discipline, self-care, self care, self love, business, entrepreneurship, friends, friendship, diet, weight-loss, healthy eating, morning routine, productive morning routine, 5 am club, christian girl, christian podcast, millionaire mindset, school year, 4.0 student, intuitive eating, anti-diet culture, organization, productivity, skincare, haircare, romanticize your life, tough-love, leveling up

healing your relationship with food is a journey, not a final destination. ❤️‍🩹

in this episode, i’m sharing my struggles with restriction and binge eating—two cycles that kept me stuck for years. i used to obsess over calories, fear certain foods, and only feel "in control" when i was restricting. but that eventually led to binge eating as my body rebelled, and the cycle spiraled. it wasn’t until i began to heal my relationship with food that i started to find balance.

🎙️ trigger warning: in this episode, we talk about disordered eating habits and my personal experiences. if you’re not in the right headspace to listen, it’s okay to skip and come back when you’re ready.

💡 if you’re tired of the cycle of food guilt and confusion, this episode is for you. you are allowed to heal. healing is a lifelong journey—it’s not about being perfect, it’s about progress. even i’m still on this journey, and some days i still mess up. but every day is a chance to choose food freedom.

★ MENTIONS:

find all my socials and everything else here: https://linktr.ee/levelingupwithlana

intuitive eating workbook: https://amzn.to/3WdWxRk

ThoughtX (podcast connection app): https://linktr.ee/thoughtx

★ KEY WORDS:

Confidence, wellness, pilates, fashion, motivation, goals, goal-setting, side hustles, faith, pink pilates princess, lifestyle, aesthetic, weightlifting, gym-life, “that” girl podcast, healthy, healthy food, lifestyle, luxury, workout, working out, consistency, discipline, self-care, self care, self love, business, entrepreneurship, friends, friendship, diet, weight-loss, healthy eating, morning routine, productive morning routine, 5 am club, christian girl, christian podcast, millionaire mindset, school year, 4.0 student, intuitive eating, anti-diet culture, organization, productivity, skincare, haircare, romanticize your life, tough-love, leveling up

hi girls! in today’s episode we spill some tea on some toxic (mostly female) friendships that I have had in the past.

friendships are hard. FEMALE friendships are even harder. between the jealousy and underlying competition, the passive-aggression, the gossip, and everything else, NOBODY ever prepares you for it. NOBODY also prepares you for outgrowing friends and realizing you have nothing in common.

I go over the 3 GLARING red flags  that you need to be on the lookout for when it comes to friends, how to get rid of toxic & fake friends in a classy way, and how to find healthy, like-minded female friendships.

let’s make 2025 (or whatever year you are listening to this) the year where you surround yourself with positive & supportive friends.

★ MENTIONS:

find all my socials and everything else here: https://linktr.ee/levelingupwithlana

ThoughtX (podcast connection app): https://linktr.ee/thoughtx

★ KEY WORDS:

Confidence, wellness, pilates, fashion, motivation, goals, goal-setting, side hustles, faith, pink pilates princess, lifestyle, aesthetic, weightlifting, gym-life, “that” girl podcast, healthy, healthy food, lifestyle, luxury, workout, working out, consistency, discipline, self-care, self care, self love, business, entrepreneurship, friends, friendship, diet, weight-loss, healthy eating, morning routine, productive morning routine, 5 am club, christian girl, christian podcast, millionaire mindset, school year, 4.0 student, intuitive eating, anti-diet culture, organization, productivity, skincare, haircare, romanticize your life, tough-love, leveling up

hi girls! I am back from my break and am excited to get back on the mic. we go over why I re-branded the podcast, and then get straight into how you can level up your 2025 in 10 steps. I reveal my 10 step system I use to hit all of my new years goals! we go through reflection journaling prompts, breaking down goals, how to make habits, and more! the notion I mentioned is linked down below 🙂

★ MENTIONS:

find all my socials and the notion template here: https://linktr.ee/levelingupwithlana

no-scroll: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newswarajya.noswipe.reelshortblocker&hl=en_US&pli=1

ThoughtX (podcast connection app): https://linktr.ee/thoughtx

★ KEY WORDS:

Confidence, wellness, pilates, fashion, motivation, goals, goal-setting, side hustles, faith, pink pilates princess, lifestyle, aesthetic, weightlifting, gym-life, “that” girl podcast, healthy, healthy food, lifestyle, luxury, workout, working out, consistency, discipline, self-care, self care, self love, business, entrepreneurship, friends, friendship, diet, weight-loss, healthy eating, morning routine, productive morning routine, 5 am club, christian girl, christian podcast, millionaire mindset, school year, 4.0 student, intuitive eating, anti-diet culture, organization, productivity, skincare, haircare, romanticize your life, tough-love, leveling up