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Angela is a 21-year-old college senior. Big Sister Guidebook is a podcast that dives into family and romantic relationships, mental health, everything college, and more as Angela navigates her own life while giving advice to listers as she does to her two younger sisters. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

Angela Van Pelt


    • Jun 15, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Big Sister Guidebook

    Academic Success Tips and Online Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 19:09


    This week's episode has a few of my top tips for academic success! School can be hard, especially online school. These tips have helped me get great grades and I hope that they help you too! If you like this episode please share it with a friend and leave a review

    Season 2 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 10:42


    Long time no podcast! This episode is a quick preview of what is to come as well as a little bit on the importance of finding something that puts you in "the zone" Follow on Insta: @hollistichotgirlpod FNX Supplements- Use Code AVP20 for 20% your order https://fnx.grsm.io/AVPFNX --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-van-pelt/message

    Welcome to Season 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 19:31


    Welcome to Holistic Hot Girl season 2! This episode features affirmations, FNX supplements, and how Angela will be committing to herself in 2023! Can't wait to share more episodes in the new year! Thanks for listening! Follow on Instagram for more @HolisticHotGirlPod FNX Supplements- Use Code AVP20 for 20% your order https://fnx.grsm.io/AVPFNX --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    Two types of friendships (from the vault)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 23:06


    Thank you for 500 plays! This week's episode touches briefly on relationships. The focus is a segment on types of friendships that originally aired on an episode of Big Sister Guidebook. This is one of my favorite segments from the vault and I hope you enjoy it! Follow on Instagram: @HolisticHotGirlPod Check out our website: https://holistichotgirl.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    Front and center

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 14:15


    In this week's episode, Angela reviews some habit tips to help streamline your life. This is also the second part of the review of Liel Lowndes's How to Talk to Anyone. Follow Holistic Hot Girl on Instagram @HolisticHotGirlPod Resources: How to Talk to Anyone audio book https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nbYwJ4DZ2knNZ4GDPPRGa?si=65b3ae56e2a54370 Sad to Savage - who is influening you? https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ddeniZh4cIHoog2JueiZE?si=fb4457d43c3b4a3e --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    Short on Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 9:48


    Here are some of the ways that I manage my time as between working full time and taking grad classes! I hope you enjoy this episode, please leave a rate or review wherever you listen. For more, give us a follow on Instagram @HolisticHotGirlPod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    Little mini episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 10:42


    After a bit of a break, new episodes are back! This episode is a little life update and features tips of course! Learn about when Angela dropped out of grad school, how to make friends in college, and what a C+ day is. Follow on Instagram @HolisticHotGirlPod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    How to spend your Birthday

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 18:50


    This week Holistic Hot Girl Host Angela goes over some positive ways to spend your birthday. Angela also goes over the August Glow challenge which launched on Instagram and makes a fun announcement! If you like this episode please share it with a friend and be sure to listen on your next hot girl walk Pilates: https://www.youtube.com/c/CallieJardine https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates Get Social and Get Connected! Website: https://holistichotgirl.com/ Instagram @HolisticHotGirlPod Pinterest @HolisticHotGirl Sources: History of Birthdays https://allyouare.ca/blogs/news/10-ways-to-fully-enjoy-your-birthday-and-why-it-matters How to Spend Your Birthday: https://allyouare.ca/blogs/news/10-ways-to-fully-enjoy-your-birthday-and-why-it-matters --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    How to Be Your Own Best Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 14:50


    In this Episode Holistic Hot Girl Host Angela covers several ways to be your own best friend and show up for yourself. It can be lonely and isolating after graduating college or when you start a new job and these tips can help with that transition. I hope you enjoy this episode and learn more about how to be your own best friend! Follow us on instagram @HolisticHotGirlPod and check out our website holistichotgirl.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    Post Grad Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 16:33


    Host Angela shares more information as well as personal stories of post-graduation depression. Information from this segment comes from https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/post-grad-depression. Easier or better is back this week along with a weekly tarot spread. Our website has just launched! Be sure to check it out at https://holistichotgirl.com/ Mental Health Resources: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/23145/mental-health-resources/ https://www.adolescenthealth.org/Resources/Clinical-Care-Resources/Mental-Health/Mental-Health-Resources-For-Adolesc.aspx USA Lifeline call 988 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    Intro To HHG Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 25:17


    This episode features special guest Lorenzo Rodriguez, CEO of Nutriculture LLC and certified nutrition and fitness coach. Lorenzo and Angela cover the basics of Macronutrients as well as building better habits. Free services from Nutriculture: https://www.nutriculturellc.com/pages/free-trial Sources and additional resources: Habit definition https://jamesclear.com/habits Habit Loops https://greatist.com/happiness/habit-loop Dietary Reference Intake https://www.nal.usda.gov/legacy/fnic/dietary-reference-intakes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    Going for a Dip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 14:09


    In this Episode, Angela does a Tarot reading for the collective and shares some dip recipes as well as some tips from Leil Lowndes' How to Talk to Anyone. Tarot Card Spread: 10 of Wands, 7 of Swords, 3 of Wands, Ace of Cups Dip Recipes: Cowboy Caviar, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Taco Dip Sources: How to Talk to Anyone: Available on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kb1zhA9FGoVNbieqhG3Z1?si=a33eb09fa6f64e0a --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    June Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 11:33


    We are more than halfway done with the year! In this episode, Angela covers some ways to check on your progress and set some midyear resolutions to finish the year off as a better version of the present you! Make sure to catch up on those healthcare appointments this week too! Check out the Nutriculture Link for more on their health and nutrition programs. More info in future episodes! Nutriculture Partnership- https://www.nutriculturellc.com/pages/about-us Article: 20 Easy Ways to Improve Yourself and Your Life (Even if You're Busy) by Alyse Kalish https://www.themuse.com/advice/16-small-ways-you-can-improve-your-life-in-less-than-30-minutes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    Small steps and positive selfishness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 13:57


    This week's episode covers some small steps to become the best version of yourself. Angela also talks about some that girl quotes from I am That Girl by Alexis Jones. There is a surprise macro-friendly recipe and more in this episode! Be sure to follow/like the podcast wherever you listen and give us a 5-star review! For more Holistic Hot Girl tips follow the pod on Instagram @HolisticHotGirlPod Links from this episode: Alexis Jones' website and link for I am that Girl book: https://www.alexisjones.com/the-book Modere Aloe Juice: https://modere.co/3MHMk82 referral code: 7379065 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    Hello Holistic Hot Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 10:43


    This episode is all about Holistic Hot Girl! Angela breaks down the show segments and talks about the rebranding. This episode also provides a brief introduction to Reiki, with information from the Cleveland Clinic found here: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21080-reiki-self-treatment For more content be sure to follow @holistichotgirlpod on Instagram and subscribe wherever you listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    Holistic Hot Girl Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 0:42


    Get to know what to expect from Holistic Hot Girl. More info on upcoming segments in Hello Holistic Hot Girl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    With the boys (feat. Colin Battersby and Jake Dougherty)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 46:14


    In the episode of Big Sister Guidebook, Angela interviews her friends Colin and Jake on their experiences and gains some insight into the male perspective. This episode touches on the transfer experience, making new friends, relationships, and more! Jake and Colin even pose some questions for Angela. You do not want to miss this episode of BSG! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 8:23


    Angela is back with a fresh perspective and a fresh season of Big Sister Guidebook. Now a college grad and working in Higher Ed, Angela has some new insight and can't wait to share with you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    10. International Cross-Over (Featuring Helena Keenan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 47:40


    This episode features special guest Helena Keenan, the creator and host of Running Minds Podcast. Helena and Angela talk about their experience in athletics with their siblings, advice for those who may wish to study abroad, and how to get starting on making a podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    9. College Tips from your Big Sis (Featuring Erin Butler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 49:53


    Angela is joined by special guest and good friend Erin Butler. The two talk about their experience as the oldest sister, give tips on making friends in college, as well as touch on breakups and Erin's experience in her first semester of law school! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    8. Seeing the positives (Featuring Taylor Robey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 28:59


    Angela has guest Taylor Robey back on the show to talk about her future career goals. The two friends look to the future in this episode and discuss some tips they learned that have helped them to reach their goals so far! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    7. Every New Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 5:18


    Angela updates listeners as she heads into her final semester of college. Featuring a new segment called "Dear Younger Self", Angela reads some of her old journal entries and gives advice to her younger self. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    6. Sisterhood in a Pandemic (Featuring Olivia Van Pelt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 19:59


    Special guest Olivia Van Pelt joins Angela this week to talk about how they worked through sharing a room suddenly at the start of the pandemic. The two sisters talk about how to work out roommate situations and give advice on making friends in new situations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    5. Reflections and Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 19:23


    Angela talks about major events from 2020 and gives listeners some tips for creating resolutions and yearly intentions :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    4. Evolution of Friendships (Featuring Taylor Robey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 59:39


    Angela and special guest Taylor Robey discuss the ups and downs of their friendship from middle school, to high school, and how they stay connected while in college. This week's episode touches on friendship insecurities and the way that friendships develop and crumble over time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    3. Big Sister and Baby Sister (featuring Sophia Van Pelt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 11:29


    Special guest and youngest sister, Sophia Van Pelt, joins Angela this week as they talk about what it's like to be the youngest sister. Angela and Sophia talk about growing up and Sophia gives her perspective and how things have changed since Angela and Olivia went off to college. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    2. Making Friends: Two Types of Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 17:18


    Angela discusses her high school and college experiences in making friends in her first full-length podcast episode. She talks about the difference between convenience friendships and connection friendships. Angela gives advice on how to make friends that can be used in all stages of life, from starting high school, to a new job. Thanks for coming along this journey, hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    1. The Big Sister

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 3:59


    A brief introduction to Angela and her sisters Olivia and Sophia. Angela talks about what it means to be a big sister and her goals for future episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

    Intro to Big Sister Guidebook

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 0:33


    An introduction of Big Sister Guidebook. The podcast that will share everything you wish your big sister had taught you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/angela-van-pelt/support

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