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Welcome to the Journal Project, covering the years 1990 to present. In this series, we’ll be diving into personal reflections, memories, and stories captured in journals and songs during my transformative years. I grew up without eletricity from the time I was 10 years old with an religious zealot for a father and a mother into herbalism. My father landed in prison during my Master's degree. My family life had been crumbling for years and now, in my adult years, I was having to rebuild.
I married the love of my life, have three beautiful children, and have endured my own challenges through faith and my worldview. My story is one of vision for myself, turning ashes into gold, and crating a meaningful life.
You’ll hear about pivotal life moments, raw emotions, and the inner dialogue that shaped my perspective at the time, plus commentary to give context and further thoughts. I'm literally reading through my journals and sharing my story with the world. This project is an invitation not only to revisit the past with me, but also to see how those early experiences ripple into the present and ultimately how to integrate, let go, and move on from hard things.
Whether you lived through this era or are simply curious, I hope these recordings offer insight, connection, and maybe even a bit of nostalgia. This show is a portrayal of my crazy, beautiful, and tragically interesting life story, as told through my journals and songs. If you're here, then I guess you like getting to know someone on a deep level. I can resonate with that.
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My name is Andrea Belita. I grew up in a bunkhouse we made in Idaho. No electricity, no separate rooms, and no privacy. We were preppers, hoarder style. An herbalist mother and a religiously extreme and dominating father, abuse was prevalent. Things got worse before they got better. Songwriting and journaling are how I got through life. Now I’m here sharing all of that with you. I bet you've been through some gnarly stuff, too. Free your story, free yourself. Season 3 is the beginning of my Journal Project.
Season 3 is the beginning of my Journal Project.
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Below are some links to listen to songs and some stories. You can listen to my songs anywhere you stream music.
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7i
Song Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUON
Andrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7i
Listen to my music anywhere. You can find some of my songs and their stories here.YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNg
My name is Andrea Belita. I grew up in a bunkhouse we made in Idaho. No electricity, no separate rooms, and no privacy. We were preppers, hoarder style. An herbalist mother and a religiously extreme and dominating father, abuse was prevalent. Things got worse before they got better. Songwriting and journaling are how I got through life. Now I’m here sharing all of that with you. I bet you've been through some gnarly stuff, too. Free your story, free yourself. Season 3 is the beginning of my Journal Project.
Season 3 is the beginning of my Journal Project.
Ask Me a Question for the Podcast: https://forms.gle/7LYBsdRfaoqcrmuy9
Below are some links to listen to songs and some stories. You can listen to my songs anywhere you stream music.
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7i
Song Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUON
Andrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7i
Listen to my music anywhere. You can find some of my songs and their stories here.YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNg
My name is Andrea Belita. I grew up in a bunkhouse we made in Idaho. No electricity, no separate rooms, and no privacy. We were preppers, hoarder style. An herbalist mother and a religiously extreme and dominating father, abuse was prevalent. Things got worse before they got better. Songwriting and journaling are how I got through life. Now I’m here sharing all of that with you. I bet you've been through some gnarly stuff, too. Free your story, free yourself. Season 3 is the beginning of my Journal Project.
Ask Me a Question for the Podcast: https://forms.gle/7LYBsdRfaoqcrmuy9
Below are some links to listen to songs and some stories.
You can listen to my songs anywhere you stream music. YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7i
Song Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUON
Andrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7i
Listen to my music anywhere. You can find some of my songs and their stories here. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNg
My name is Andrea Belita. I grew up in a bunkhouse we made in Idaho. No electricity, no separated rooms, and no privacy. We were preppers, hoarder style. An herbalist mother and religiously extreme and dominating father, abuse was prevalent. Songwriting and journaling are how I got through life. Now I’m here sharing all of that with you. Thanks for hanging with me as I walk down memory lane, sometimes good and sometimes hard.
Season 3 is the beginning of my Journal Project.
Ask Me a Question for the Podcast
You can listen to my songs anywhere you stream music. Below are some links to listen to songs and some stories.
YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7i
Song Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUON
Andrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7i
Listen to my music anywhere. You can find some of my songs and their stories here.
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNg
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Hey! I'm Andrea Belita. This is the beginning of my journal project where I share my life story through my journals and songs. This season runs through elementary and middle school. I haven't started a specific YouTube for this yet. I'll let you know when I do.
My Songs YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7i
Song Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUON
Andrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7i
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Have you ever looked at the moon and marveled at how we accept it completely—craters and all—without wishing it were any different? That's the profound realization I had during a solitary hike that transformed my relationship with self-acceptance.Walking alone through rolling green hills at dusk, I was wrestling with familiar insecurities: the exhausting need to prove myself as a mother, businesswoman, and creator. Would I ever feel like enough? As I reached the hilltop, the moon appeared—subtle yet bright enough to guide my way home without a flashlight. Unlike the blinding sun, her light was gentle, her presence comforting despite (or because of) her imperfections.This celestial encounter reminded me of a pivotal moment years ago after releasing my first album. I'd been striving desperately to be cooler, edgier, and more marketable—until one day I truly saw myself in the mirror. Not my flaws or inadequacies, but simply me. In that breakthrough, I recognized that like the moon, I am enough exactly as I am. This revelation inspired my song "Gem," which I perform in this episode as a reminder that our authentic selves—the ones we don't have to force or fabricate—are miracles worth celebrating. The places we want to hide, the vulnerabilities we fear showing—they're all part of what makes us human, connected, and real. You already possess everything you need; you're a gem with natural brilliance that doesn't require polishing to perfection.Ready to embrace your authentic self? Listen now, then share with someone who needs to hear they're already enough. Because sometimes the most powerful alchemy happens when we stop trying to transform who we are and simply recognize the gold already present.
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Send us a textIt's Okay is a song journey that reminds you it's alright to feel what you feel. Accept the feelings and that will help you figure out what to do next rather than feeling overwhelmed and out of control with your emotions.Popl: https://poplme.co/qJa7A7z3YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hersongjourneysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hersongjourneys/FB: https://www.facebook.com/andreabelitamusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NbzocCbPGWFNDuOdncE2JSupport the show
Send us a textThis is my cousin's account of her son and her journey through depression, a car accident that killed another person, and how they've come through it. You Can Do This is a song and story that anyone will relate to because we know someone with depression or have had it ourselves. Popl: https://poplme.co/qJa7A7z3YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hersongjourneysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hersongjourneys/FB: https://www.facebook.com/andreabelitamusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NbzocCbPGWFNDuOdncE2JSupport the show
Send us a textLearning the power of boundaries in relationships is how you thrive. Popl: https://poplme.co/qJa7A7z3YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hersongjourneysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hersongjourneys/FB: https://www.facebook.com/andreabelitamusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NbzocCbPGWFNDuOdncE2JSupport the show
Send us a textLetting go is a story of how hard it can be to move on from what you never wanted to move on from. By letting go, we can manifest even more in our lives. Letting Go's Song Journey.Popl: https://poplme.co/qJa7A7z3YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hersongjourneysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hersongjourneys/FB: https://www.facebook.com/andreabelitamusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NbzocCbPGWFNDuOdncE2JSupport the show
Send us a textThis episode is all about what it took for me to find lasting love. This is the song Painted's Song Journey. Popl: https://poplme.co/qJa7A7z3YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hersongjourneysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hersongjourneys/FB: https://www.facebook.com/andreabelitamusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NbzocCbPGWFNDuOdncE2JSupport the show
Send us a textThis is about a first kiss that ended up being a downer (go figure). And not just any first kiss. A first kiss at 24 years old. YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hersongjourneysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hersongjourneys/FB: https://www.facebook.com/andreabelitamusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NbzocCbPGWFNDuOdncE2JSupport the show
Send us a textThis story is one of knowing there is more out there for you, but not sure how to get there. It's that inner knowing that you can create your own personal throne and then doing the work to get there. Personal Throne's Song Journey. YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hersongjourneysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hersongjourneys/FB: https://www.facebook.com/andreabelitamusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NbzocCbPGWFNDuOdncE2JSupport the show
Send us a textThis episode is from a YouTube video I released that told the story behind my song, Dreamer. Enjoy!YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iSong Journeys: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFmgliNEAwTSTGPpFRqdUONAndrea Belita Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4m0RcO48bD7iYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3y73CvNQOHreej414iTNgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hersongjourneysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hersongjourneys/FB: https://www.facebook.com/andreabelitamusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NbzocCbPGWFNDuOdncE2JSupport the show
Send us a textIt's been a great season and the women I have interviewed have blown me away with who they are. Today I am ending the season with a short live show and stories around the songs. I will periodically do a live show this summer and then start up season 2 most likely in the fall. Thank you for tuning in! We've had over 1,000 listeners so far! I appreciate every one of you! Take time to go write a review and I'll be back in a few months!Support the show
Send us a textAddie qualified for the Olympic Trials in the marathon and the 10k. After 10 years of running, she decided to switch to trail running. She won her first trail race for nationals and went to the world competition. She is on the trail race Nike team and has competed in world competitions multiple times. It was inspiring to hear her story and how she was would sit and play in the grass while her dad ran laps at the track. Seeing her father run became a big part of why she began to see running as her thing. Now she is a world class racer and a Mental Performance Consultant. As a member of the LGBTQ community, she and her partner founded, OutRun, a running community for those who identify as LGBTQ. They also bring awareness to races to make them more inclusive, such as have more than two options for gender on a registration form. You can find her on IG @addiebracy @outrunSupport the show
Send us a textMazey was an inspiration. She was invited to run in a 50 miler that some friends were putting on and instead of doing 50 miles, she decided she was going to plan on 35 miles. It was a trail race at night and the most she had run in perparation for it at one time was 8 miles. She did the 35 miles and was hooked. She became more formal about her interest in running ultras and signed up for a race local to Texas where she lived in February. Her family decided to homeschool recently (before COVID19) and she feels this has given her more time to pursue her passions and find interest in running. She talks about her family, including her parents, brothers and sister, and extended family and friends who she felt were a huge support to her. She's a strong young woman and has loads of feminine will. Whether you are a parent or an adult, you'll find nuggets of wisdom from this wise 17 year old. Subscribe to get episodes every week. Interested in Swet Seat's brand ambassador program, click here to apply. Support the show
Send us a textShelby was a whole lot of fun to talk to. She is smart, strong, focused, and ready to take on whatever challenge comes her way. She began truck driving three years ago when she dropped out of her classes to start driving semi trucks. Her low key obsession with semi-trucks led a friend of hers to help her recognize that she wasn't happy on the path she was on doing school and to give truck-driving a try. She took truck driving school after geting sponsored by a company, passed all the tests with flying colors, and then hit the road. Three months ago, she started a YouTube channel and it was an immediate hit. One of her videos has garnered more than 2 million views. She's become an icon in truck driving overnight. She's educated and is looking for ways to help others who are getting into the industry to find information about truck driving. She's looking for ways to help others, and now has a website that gives people basic info on how to get started. She's open about the challenges that come with being a woman in the industry. She's open about what she does to overcome the challenges, and she shares her journey. Enjoy our conversation and be sure to subscribe to Feminine Will. You can find her by the handle @happinessbythemile on any platform.Support the show
Send us a textToday's show is an interview with Gina Meyer who is a podcast host of Rise Resolute, also empowering women to look at why might help them or what has helped them push past their limits, particularly in athleticism. I loved talking with her and doing this show spontaneously. We were drawn to have the conversation based on our shared love of empowering and celebrating women. Please subscribe to this podcast if you haven't yet. Go check out Gina's podcast @riseresolute and have a listen! You can find us on FB & IG @femininewillpodcast. Thank you for listening!Support the show
Send us a textLindsey Brown is doing her part to spread light. She tells an amazing story of how she performed better in a triathlon simply because she chose to smile at everybody along the way. She said it was her attitude that changed the game for her. She's done three half iron Man's and was about to do a full iron Man when cova 19 happened and the race was canceled. Like so many of you, she made the best of it. She's planning on an Ironman in September and is taking a break for the moment. She tells about what it's like to train for an Ironman and an injury that kept her out of training for a while. Listen to this week's episode to be totally uplifted and inspired. Subscribe were you listening to podcasts to get a dose of strong women every week. It will empower you and inspire you. Go listen now.Support the show
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