Pretty Real Persona Podcast
Pretty Real is the unapologetic audio diary for women who are done pretending. Hosted by Ariyanna, this podcast dives into the beautiful mess of modern womanhood—where growth meets glam, real talk meets soft life, and healing doesn’t mean hiding your edges. Expect unfiltered conversations about self-worth, identity, ambition, love, and showing up as that girl—even on the days you don’t feel like her. Whether you’re navigating your glow-up or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, Pretty Real is your safe space to laugh, cry, and level up.
Pretty Real Persona Podcast
Episode 20:The Challenge of Being Emotionally Available
The Challenge of Being Emotionally Available
Emotional availability isn’t just about expressing feelings — it’s about allowing yourself to be seen, heard, and known at your deepest levels. Yet for so many of us, that kind of openness can feel terrifying. In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of why it’s often easier to shut down, stay guarded, or keep others at arm’s length.
We’ll talk about how past heartbreak, childhood experiences, and even perfectionism shape the way we show up emotionally in our relationships — not only romantic ones, but also with friends, family, and ourselves. Together, we’ll explore what it looks like to notice the walls you’ve built, challenge the fears that keep you distant, and practice the slow work of letting people in.
If you’ve ever felt like you want to connect deeply but something keeps you from fully opening up, this conversation is for you. We’ll reflect on how emotional availability is less about being “perfectly healed” and more about being willing to stay present — even when it’s uncomfortable.
This is your invitation to rethink what it means to be open-hearted, to face your fears of intimacy with compassion, and to start cultivating the kind of emotional presence that transforms how you love and are loved in return.
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