The Life Edit with Ranela
The Life Edit with Ranela is a self-help and personal development podcast hosted by Ranela, a therapist, coach, and actor. It explores recurring behavioral patterns, anxious thoughts, unfulfilling relationships, and identity shifts that challenge a person's sense of self. The show aims to help listeners challenge long-held beliefs and regulate their nervous system so that their external lives can transform. Ranela frames the journey as one of becoming, reassuring listeners that they are not behind or broken.
Episodes
019: How to Navigate Shifting Identities in Adulthood (The Proper Madness Podcast)
Today I'M the one being interviewed by my friend Sabi Dhillon's podcast, "The Proper Madness Podcast". We talk about psychological development, shifting identities as we get into adulthood, and accepting ourselves just as we are in a world of performance .Go check out Sabi's IG page & podcast!: https://www.instagram.com/_sabidhillon/Resources on Attachment Styles
018: Playing Games in Dating will Attract the Wrong Person
We will only stop playing games to gain attention, validation or control in dating, when we accept that we are worthy of love that doesn't have to be "won". Here's where you can start :)After you listen, let me know your thoughts in the comments!Resources on Attachment Styles"Attached" by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller"How We Love" By Milan & Kay Yerkovich
017: Look for these 4 qualities in your next relationship
While I was going through my first relationship breakup, I started seeing my first therapist - Dr. Pierre Steenberg. He was the first to introduce to me these 4 pillars of a healthy, long-term partnership. As I studied to become a therapist and started seeing the same kind of research, I realized he was on to something. In my own relationships I saw how the breakdown of these qualities within the
016: How to Start Feeling "At Home" and Aligned with Your Authentic Self
How do you truly feel "at home" with yourself? How do you wake up in the morning feeling like you're living without fear, in your authenticity, aligned with your most authentic self? That's what we talk about in this episode, as I also share my story of going through the darkest times of confusion to get to the clarity and joy I have today. And I know you can have it too :) Resou
015: Birthday Episode!! - Lessons for My Younger Self
As I complete another circuit around our fiery sun, I wanted to share some of the most high impact lessons I've learned in the past 35 years of my life. These are lessons that have literally re-shaped my nervous system, brain chemistry and values, to make me into the woman I am today. Happy birthday to me and THANK YOU for being part of this epic journey of life! :) Resources on Attachment Sty
014: Why Being Obsessed With Your Life Actually Matters
Sometimes we attach to people or expectations easily because subconsciously we don't actually *like* or love our lives. We depend on the people in our lives or our romantic relationships to give us a feeling of excitement, because nothing we're doing on our own in life feels interesting. But this is your soul's call to *deepen your relationship with yourself*, meet yourself a little mo
013: Essential Baby Steps to Regulate Your Nervous System Like a Pro
Welcome to Women's Empowerment month! We're talking about the #1 skill that every human being should've been taught by the time they were 8 years old... but literally none of us were ;) that's Nervous System Regulation. Big terms, but the most simple ideas and practices. If you're going to work on anything in life, let it be regulating the flood of chemicals that seem to wash over us as women dail
012: Breaking Up With Patriarchy - A Former Church Girl’s Story
Welcome to Women's Empowerment month! In this episode, I share my story of going from being suppressed as a woman surrounded by a patriarchal, religious environment, to the questions and fears I faced as I learned how to become empowered in my womanhood. This is for those who are ready to take the courageous step to turn down the external voices, and start aligning with their multi-faceted ide
011: The Magnetism of Detached Dating
If you fall in love too quickly, this episode is going to be the enlightenment you need to see a better path. It's fun to be a lover girl or boy until you realize you're the one being left exhausted, jaded, and heartbroken (almost every time!). There's a smarter, less exhausting way to date. And in the meantime, you'll be finding a love within YOURSELF, that will carry you through
010: Why You Get Attached Quickly in Early Dating
We are in the double digits!!! EPISODE 10!! In this episode I break down 3 main reasons why you might be getting attached way too quickly in early stage dating - and don't worry, I end with 3 practical steps to take today to start rewiring for healthy detachment. Honestly, this might be my favorite episode so far :) It's a topic that's near and dear because I had to go through it. Plea
009: How to Navigate Modern Dating without the Exhaustion
In this episode, Ranela shares her experiences with online dating and lessons shes' learned. Don't be fooled by the title, dating apps are definitely exhausting! But they can be 80% less exhausting by adopting better strategies & mindsets that allow you to create your dating life on your terms... and maybe even enjoying the process along the way :) Resources on Attachment Styles"
008: Ranela's reflections on past relationships
Happy love month! In today's episode, I reflect on how my mentality in relationships and dating has shifted after 4 serious relationships and lessons I've learned as I've grown out of anxious attachment. If you still struggle with feeling that relationships are unsafe and dangerous, this one's for you :)Resources on Attachment Styles"Attached" by Amir Levine & Rachel
007: How to NGAF What People Think of You (Choose Yourself Series)
We call it "individuation" in the therapy world. It's a state of mind that allows you to see yourself as an autonomous individual separate from others. But for those who developed a fear of criticism, rejection or shame of being seen, it can be hard to let go of what people think and choose yourself. In this episode, we'll dive into the mindset shifts and rewiring toxic beliefs t
006: How to Hear Your Own Intuition (Choose Yourself Series)
In order to choose yourself, you must know how to hear that wise voice of intuition. But that voice gets drowned out by societal, religious, cultural, and family expectations, fears of judgment/criticism/failure, and so much more. I show you how to turn down the voices of the external noise and start tuning into your own inner wisdom so you can find your True North and start honoring yourself.*Lim
005: How to Choose Yourself in Dating (esp if you're anxiously attached)
In this episode, I share some of my own past dating patterns that kept me in codependency, enmeshment and nervous system dysregulation during early dating. You'll uncover valuable tools for staying calm and grounded, choosing yourself and not putting people on a pedestal too soon. Stick around if you're the type to double-text or constantly check your phone for the next text ;) *Limited 60
004: Choose Yourself Series - 5 Steps to Rewire Negative Self-Image
In this New Year, we are focusing on what it really takes to CHOOSE YOURSELF, every single time. In relationships, in career, major life choices and especially in our own mental health. The first step is to take a very honest look at your psychological landscape and audit the beliefs and stories you've patterned your nervous system to believe. Rewiring negative self-image is where we begin, be
003: Develop Self-Trust + Choose Yourself in 2026
This episode is an introduction to self-trust and the concept of "choosing yourself" as a way to reduce anxiety and fear of rejection. Ranela shares a poem/essay she wrote on why choosing yourself could be the hardest but best decision you ever make.Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithranela/Stay tuned for coaching, courses, and more ways to work together!About Ranela: Ran
002: The Importance of a Quarter-Life Crisis
If you’re going through your identity crisis currently and need a quick pep talk and encouragement, skip to the last 10min :) Then come back and listen to my full story of how my adult identity crisis developed from a pre-existing low self-worth identity in childhood, and all the ways I tried to escape it (that didn’t end up working, thank Oz). You’re not alone, and there’s always hope - and time
001: You're Allowed to Edit your Life
Welcome to Episode #1!!! You're my favorite people already 🥹 In this episode we dive into a little bit of my story and why I believe having a lot of "edits" in life are important and *necessary*. Pretending to have it all together the first time around is antithetical to being human :) Being human is about accepting our limited capacity, choosing to get back up, learn and grow with c
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