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Angels Anonymous
by Vanessa Persephone
Angels Anonymous is a health & spirituality podcast hosted by Vanessa Persephone, a 26 year old ex Minnesota Vikings cheerleader, now yoga instructor & integrative health coach in recovery who shares vulnerably about her struggles with addiction to pretty much anything and everything including: body image, food, relationships, comparison, and so much more. Through an open minded perspective, she explains how you can overcome your struggles and finally feel like you’re enough.
Episodes
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59. recovery as a return to self w/ lana lancaster
What if recovery isn’t about forcing yourself into someone else’s mold, but finding the path that actually fits you? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lana Lancaster, a passionate recovery advocate connected with the Auraria Recovery Community. ARC is an all-paths recovery space rooted in harm...
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58. when your health feels out of control (a guided meditation)
This week’s episode is something a little different. I recorded my first guided meditation: for the moments when your health feels out of your control. This was inspired by some of the people in my life I love most that I know are struggling. And honestly, almost every woman I know is quietly...
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57. what changes when you stop expecting your mom to be perfect
A lot of us love our moms, but may not always feel understood by them. In this episode, I sit down with my mom to talk about the unspoken parts of the mother-daughter relationship. The generational gaps, the emotional differences, and what happens when the daughter becomes more self-aware than…
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56. the grass is greener where you water it
What if the life you're so deeply craving isn't somewhere else, but in how you're showing up right now? In this episode, I unpack the quiet patterns that keep us stuck in cycles of comparison, disconnection, and emotional avoidance: from relationships to career to self-worth. I reflect on what it...
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55. falling off the pink cloud: what happens after the high wears off
Today we’re talking about what happens when you fall off the pink cloud. That state where everything feels exciting, aligned, full of possibility & you think you’ll never feel stressed, insecure, or overwhelmed again… until you do. The term pink cloud comes from recovery, describing the euphoric...
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54. confidence: why feeling insecure means you're actually growing
Okay, let’s talk about confidence. Not the cute, Instagram-ready version you try to create with outfits or makeup... the real stuff. The kind that actually comes from trusting yourself. Chasing your dream life? Yeah… it’s gonna make you feel like a mess sometimes. You’ll feel insecure, compare...
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53. the antidote to isolation
How do you get back into studio culture after COVID… after heartbreak… after isolation… after becoming someone new? In this episode of Angels Anonymous, I’m sharing what it’s looked like for me to find community again. It's more than just being in rooms, true community is where you actually feel...
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52. the missing link to feeling safe in your body w/ dr. seher
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Dr. Seher, a pelvic floor therapist, to talk about the part of the body most of us were never taught to understand but deeply need to. We explore how the pelvic floor connects to stress, trauma, anxiety, digestion, sexuality, and our nervous system, and...
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51. behind the scenes of showing up anyway
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it actually looks like to create content and host a podcast behind the scenes. The effort, the resistance, the self-doubt, the many reasons I could’ve skipped recording… and why I show up anyways. This episode isn’t for today’s version of me....
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50. how I manifested love & why perspective is everything
Okay… this episode title might sound a little clickbaity — How I Manifested the Love of My Life — but if you know me, you know this isn’t going to be an "I have the perfect formula for you to attract love in 90 days" kind of episode. In this episode, I share what actually shifted for me in love,...
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49. from overwhelmed to refreshed: closing the year with intention
This time last year, I was in a completely different place... moving through a breakup, feeling emotionally raw, anxious, and overwhelmed. As this December arrived, I realized how much that season still lives in my nervous system, and how often overwhelm turns into irritability, negativity, or…
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48. cozy catch-up: florida, feelings & favorites
Welcome back, angel. Today’s episode is a cozy catch-up! A little Florida recap, a little feelings dump, and all the favorites I'm (mostly) intentionally consuming lately. We’re grounding in (hello, angel number 6666), talking anxiety moments, what I texted my boyfriend, how my tummy survived...
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47. why your mind never shuts up (and your phone owns you)
In this episode, I open up about the season of feeling mentally foggy, emotionally clogged, creatively overstimulated, and constantly pulled into my phone. I share the real patterns behind the “never enough” feeling, the overthinking that paralyzes you, the pressure to constantly create, the…
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46. bye-bye burnout: what your body is trying to tell you
Feeling drained, anxious, or on the edge of burnout? In this episode, we’re slowing down to talk about the signs your body is begging you to rest, and how to actually listen. I’m sharing reflections from my Bye-Bye Burnout restorative yoga class, what burnout really does to your nervous system…
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45. girl chat: intentional living, sex & the city energy, and everything i'm loving right now
Today we’re doing something I’ve been craving lately… a full GIRL CHAT. The kind that feels like you’re on FaceTime with your best friend who somehow gets you back into your body, your life, and your power without even trying. Inspired by the “things I’m loving” style episodes I adore, this is my...
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44. how to survive the holidays without shame, overwhelm, or overspending
In this episode, I’m sharing the real, unfiltered truth about what the holidays can bring up: financial anxiety, binge-restrict cycles, numbing habits, burnout, and the shame that keeps so many of us spiraling alone. I talk about my own 7+ year journey of trying to fill the void inside, my 4.5...
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43. no rulebook: trusting your intuition on your healing journey
I’m keeping it real this week, starting with a story about eating a cheese sourdough pizza (and yes, I handled it like a champ). I talk about why healing and sobriety aren’t one-size-fits-all, why I’ve often felt like a fraud as a guide, and how your intuition is actually the best map you’ve got....
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42. nobody prepares you for this chapter: my sister's breast cancer came back
In today’s episode of Angel’s Anonymous, I’m opening up about something deeply personal, my sister’s cancer coming back, and what it’s teaching me about life, purpose, and the quiet battles people carry. This space isn’t just about addiction or sobriety; it’s about recovery in every form. Healing...
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41. showing up imperfectly: small steps, big alignment
Some days we don't feel ready. Some days inspiration feels out of reach. In this short, honest episode of Angels Anonymous, I'm making my comeback. Showing up even when it feels messy, imperfect, or uncertain. I explore the balance between discipline and compassion- how to show up for the things...
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40. thriving hormone health: unlocking your body's wisdom w/ Colleen Howell
Finally, the hormone healing goddess herself has graced us with her presence this week! For any of you who are struggling with symptoms like missing + irregular periods, painful periods, acne, PMS, trouble sleeping, intense cravings, energy & mood swings, hair loss, or difficulty managing a…
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39. health anxiety: toxins, parasite cleanses & doom scrolling, OH MY!
I know I'm not alone in the health anxiety boat... between constantly seeing new diet trends or cleansing fads on social media, to google searching a health concern only to end up with the answer of "I have cancer" every time, the stress can be debilitating. Today's episode, I talk about some of...
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38. beyond the buzz: crafting sobriety & breaking stigmas w/ creator of @talkthemock Alyssa Heim
Join me this week with a dear sober sister of mine, Alyssa Heim! In this episode, we chat about "Talk the Mock," Alyssa's instagram account dedicated to alcohol-free living, share personal stories and tips on navigating sobriety's challenges, and break down the stigma surrounding getting sober.…
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37. sober vs. microdosing vs. cali sober
thank you for listening after my time away <3 I finally feel like I'm coming out of a long emotional hibernation... ayahuasca rocked my fckin socks off and ever since that retreat, I've had zero inspiration to express myself on any platforms. I needed time to process everything that happened (and...
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4. can you love your body & want to change it?
(FYI I've deleted and reposted this episode multiple times, so that's why it's out of order. It has some controversial opinions in it that I've been terrified to expose, but I'm in a f*ck it moment so here ya go!) Forewarning… the amount of passion I have paired with the amount of cold brew I...
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36. i did ayahuasca in mexico
Journeying with ayahuasca was one of the hardest, scariest, most courageous things I've ever done to date. In this episode, I share the light, the dark, and everything in between. I knew for a long time I was going to work with this medicine eventually, and I finally followed the call. I explain…
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35. heal, rise, and reclaim your feminine gifts through the magic of plant medicine, breathwork, and feminine embodiment w/ victoria craig
The rawness, vulnerability, and pure magic in this episode is beyond words... I am so honored to introduce Victoria Craig to all you angels. Victoria is a multi-passionate, fun loving and purpose led woman, who’s been on a deeply spiritual journey of self-love, self-acceptance and healing. She’s...
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34. leaping into the unknown, exploring plant medicine & moving to a new country w/ elena smale
A lot has happened in my life lately. In the best way. I've been exploring new healing modalities for my anxiety, addiction, attachment styles, and all the other shit surfacing for me to face & heal. I've been avoiding talking about it all on the pod because I'm scared of judgment, of exposing my...
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33. money DOES grow on trees: why are we all "broke" & what truly is abundance?
It's about damn time I stop avoiding recording a podcast episode about money (insert nervous laugh)! Gah DAMN some golden nuggies were dropped, but they're not what you'd think they would be when it comes to money mindset. In this episode, I dive DEEP into where all this meaning we attach to…
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32. being comfortable in your own skin + standing in your truth w/ loren medina
"Trans is becoming 'more popular'? No. We've always been here." Coworker turned best friend Loren Medina joins me on the pod to give us a glimpse into his transition journey as a transgender man. He shares how he's become comfortable in his own skin, come into his own, and stopped giving a f*ck...
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31. do we ever fully let go? post v-day heart ache & grass is greener syndrome
How was your v-day babes? Personally, mine was eventful... not in a way you would expect though. Today's episode dives into what the angels & I talked about in our weekly virtual hangout which is pure gold in my opinion. Then I get into how I've learned to let go & have gotten to a place of inner...
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30. dry january is over... now what? why "sober months" don't work for me
This week's episode offers an opportunity for you to check in with yourself - how did dry January go for you? Did you succeed through the whole 30 days? Did you even attempt it in the first place? Now what do you do? Which side are you on - are you headed back into binge drinking or are you going...
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29. is it my anxious attachment or are we just not compatible? why i hate dating advice on social media
It's been a menty b type of week... or should I say chapter of life. It's hard to pinpoint exactly what's been upsetting me the most, I honestly think it's my addict brain trying to create a new mess for me to cleanup now that I have a stable foundation to stand on. I've made all these huge…
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28. what in the mercury retrograde is going on? blocking exes & feeling stuck
Alright imma say it.. f*ck the haters who make fun of the retrogrades & moon cycles because this shit is reaalllll. The girls that get it, get it. I forgot to ground us & give an angel number this week, blame it on the retrograde LMAO - but for real, I've been feeling extra foggy and confused...
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27. icks, green flags & 6 things i'm leaving behind in 2022
EEEEKKKK it felt SO good to get back on the mic after a couple months off! I wanted to get the epi. out as fast as possible so I will post the description later tonight but for now, here it isssss <3 xoxo V Timestamps 13:02 angel number 876 21:11 ick #1: poor communication 27:38 ick #2: rude...
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26. overcoming codependency & reconnecting to our bodies through self-love w/ elena smale
Eeekkkk welcome my third special guest, Elena Smale, your self love healing hype girl! Elena helps women learn how to love & accept themselves unconditionally. In this episode we get honest and talk about the hard things - like faking orgasms, having sex when you want to say no, accepting that we...
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25. how to get out of the comparison trap & back into abundance
Do you ever catch yourself stuck in a rut of lack, comparison, or fear and can't flip the switch back to feeling in your power, abundant, and whole? Me freaking too. Listen to hear my secret tips on how I get my ego to take a back seat to my soul. Let me know what you thought of this episode…
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24. sobriety: the jellineck curve, how i got here, pivot points & how to support someone w/ addiction
If you’re interested in learning more about what a 1 on 1 client program would look like for you, fill out this form to get a free 30 minute connect call with me! Non Alcoholic beer & wine:) GRUVI - 10% off code: VANESSA10 Link to join the virtual community: https://forms.gle/HR6UjW4Ln6g9XNVr8...
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23. daily routines, rituals & the art of self acceptance
Self love, body love, daily routines & rituals that I do (or don’t do), meal ideas, ALL THE THANGS! Kicked off this episode with a lil life update on how I’ve been giving my power away the last couple months - let’s just say I got lost in the sauce… For me, self love & staying consistent with a...
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22. how to overcome past versions of yourself & steps to take
Change is STICKY, especially when it comes to releasing people, places, things, habits, ways of being, old stories we tell ourselves… In this episode I tell you HOW. And it’s not what you think it is 😏 TUNE IN! Timestamps 9:33 angel number 1234 11:30 obstacles that block us from the person we…
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21. expressing sexual boundaries, self pleasure & erotic blueprints w/ abby bollum pt. 2
Please welcome back one of my besties, Abby Bollum for this EXTRA SPICY pt. 2 of all things sex, boundaries & intimacy! She continues to share so much wisdom, juicy tips, & insight through her personal experience of exploring her own sexuality. In this episode, we dive further into how to set...
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20. sober sex, intimacy & relationships w/ abby bollum
Please give a warm welcome to one of my besties, Abby Bollum. She has SO much wisdom to share with all of you and I am BEYOND excited for you to hear what she has to say. In this episode, Abby shares with us how she's come into the fullness of her sexuality today, what is sex & how to still "have...
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19. fear "false evidence appearing real"
What is FEAR? Fear is an emotion or feeling that we feel based on a belief that we are in danger. Some fears are obvious or surface level like heights, spiders, or rollercoasters. And some fears are more subtle or harder to detect like fear of failure, rejection, or loneliness. In this episode, I...
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18. my savage truth w/ chelsey larson pt.2
Let's welcome back Chelsey Larson for the second half of this DEEP DIVE convo where we cover all things savage truth, sobriety, trauma, healing, vulnerability, and shame. Chelsea's new book, My Savage Truth, is a collection of both stories and science behind why we do what we do. She states…
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17. my savage truth w/ chelsey larson pt. 1 (the art and science of how i found out i wasn't broken, f*cked up, or needed to be fixed)
Chelsey Larson is one of my very best friends who just so happens to have WROTE A BOOK. In her words, "I sliced myself open and put my insides on display for the world to see. Before I released my book, I feared some people would never speak to me again. I feared that I wouldn’t fit the image...
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16. slow the f*ck down
I'm tired. I procrastinated recording & editing this episode so I don't have much to say about it lol. Listen to how you too can slow the fuck down & rest in a culture that runs on a 24 hour, never-ending-productivity-based cycle. Idk about you but resting is hard as fuuuuck for me. It makes me...
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15. self love vs. self care vs. self compassion
GRUVI - 10% off code: VANESSA10 Link to join the virtual community: https://forms.gle/HR6UjW4Ln6g9XNVr8 CONNECT WITH ME IG: @angels_anonymous_ & @vanessapersephone TikTok: @vanessapersephone YouTube: @vanessapersephone Email: [email protected] Intro & Outro Music: Song: INOSSI…
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14. how we can teach people to love us better & the 5 love languages
The title of today's episode pretty much says it all - I deep dive into why the love languages are relevant in my dating life at the moment, how I have grown through triggers such as jealousy, insecurity, etc. that have come up in my intimate relationships recently, and what it looks like to have…
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13. how to stay confident & sure of yourself through transition
Today's episode is about learning how to stay confident and sure of yourself through transition - whether that be through a relationship transition, a transition between jobs, or just uncertainty about life in general. How do we go about that, how do we feel safe, embodied, grounded, and at home...
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12. what I learned from a month off socials
I’m back and I’m better!! For real though, an entire month off was beyond refreshing… sometimes taking a step back from socials and realizing how good I feel makes me want to get off completely - do you think there’s a possibility of having a balanced relationship with socials? I gained so much...
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11. jealousy, envy, inner child work & a social media hiatus
I’m getting off of social media for a month! My plan is to deactivate my accounts so I can’t find a loophole to sneak on them... God knows I will do whatever it takes to get a dopamine hit LOL. In this episode, I dive into why I'm getting off social media, how I came to this conclusion, what I’m...
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Angels Anonymous is a health & spirituality podcast hosted by Vanessa Persephone, a 26 year old ex Minnesota Vikings cheerleader, now yoga instructor & integrative health coach in recovery who shares vulnerably about her struggles with addiction to pretty much anything and everything including: body image, food, relationships, comparison, and so much more. Through an open minded perspective, she explains how you can overcome your struggles and finally feel like you’re enough.
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