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Oh my gosh, hiii and welcome to The Lovely Unravel. I'm Ellie, the show's host and your friend. This is everyday people, everyday stories. Your neighbor down the street? The stranger in front of you in the grocery line? That one barista you always see but

Ellie Serna


    • Oct 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 16m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    S2Ep8 - From Texas to Denver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 60:39


    This is the first friend I made when I started solo traveling this year! She's fun, bubbly and it's been such a pleasure getting to know her better! So listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S2Ep7 - She's beauty, she's brains, she's brilliant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 148:31


    I sit down with a stellar gal who opens up about her tough childhood, wild teen years and how it has brought her here today with such wisdom and a skincare tip or two. So listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.For more beauty/skin tips follow her Instagram page @skin.by.sarahmac

    S2Ep6 - Oh, she's back too!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 155:29


    Myken returns to chat about all her internal work she's been doing for the past year. Such growth and insight! So listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.Book referenced: The Immortality Key by Brian C. MurareskuNetflix shows: "How to Change Your Mind" and "Fantastic Fungi"

    S2Ep5 - Hiiiiii, I'm back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 16:23


    Well after a long slumber this year, Ellie is back with a quick little life update. Thank you all for your support and patience. I see you. I hear you. I love you.

    S2Ep4 - Be Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 83:15


    *Disclaimer* This episode contains discussions of su*cide, listener discretion is advice. If you or someone you know needs help, you can call/text the hotline at 988.Chico is a firecracker that's constantly full of positive energy. It's absolutely contagious and he shares his story of a tough upbringing. It's amazing to see how he lives life now. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S2Ep3 - Healing Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 70:52


    Thea is a beautiful soul with a soothing demeanor. We get into horoscopes, what an ambivert is, and how being a massage therapist was her calling. So listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S2Ep2 - Random Rant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 19:19


    In this quick episode, I go on a random rant about goal setting vs New Year Resolutions, why you should do things that make you uncomfortable and what's to come with these short mini episodes.

    S2Ep1 - Go to where you are led

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 89:02


    In the first episode of the second season, I sit down with a dear friend of mine, DJ. He's motivational, inspirational and we really dig into his work, what he's been led to do and a hot topic - having hard conversations! What a refreshing way to start the New Year. So listen in and let the lovely unravel begin. If you'd like to check out his band, it's The Rally Call on all streaming services.

    Holiday Banter, Pt 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 23:49


    One of my best friends, Natalee, joins me for a short holiday banter. Wishing you all a very happy holiday season!

    Holiday Banter, Pt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 38:07


    One of my best friends, Natalee, joins me for a short holiday banter. Wishing you all a very happy holiday season!

    Holiday Banter, Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 31:27


    One of my best friends, Natalee, joins me for a short holiday banter. Wishing you all a very happy holiday season!

    Holiday Banter, Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 33:58


    One of my best friends, Natalee, joins me for a short holiday banter. Wishing you all a very happy holiday season!

    Season 1 Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 44:28


    Hi lovelies! This is the Season 1 wrap up. I touch on each episode for a bit, encouraging y'all to go listen to some you may have missed and I can't wait to chat again in Season 2 dropping Jan 2023!

    S1Ep21 - Purple Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 159:50


    As we celebrate Veteran's Day, we remember those who've couragously entered into a life altering commitment to serve our country. In this episode I chat with Dylan. He's a family man who loves his family and country. He served in the war and was given the purple heart. You'll hear all about his childhood, relationships with parents, falling in love, becoming a father and an overcomer of many hardships. He's on the otherside of a tough hurdle and it was absolutely refreshing to enter into this honest and raw conversation about life and all that it entails. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep20 - Laugh or cry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 58:11


    Disclaimer - this episode contains description of sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. Anna's sense of humor is my kindred spirit. She's light hearted and funny. It's completely inspiring how she still manages to maintain such a light about her considering what she's encountered in this life. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep19 - Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 85:19


    Marci is a life + fitness coach and author of The Accountability Code & workbook, who's passion to live a life well lived exudes from every pore. Full of energy, we dive right into how it all began and perhaps a personal self assessment that you can walk alongside. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep18 - Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 69:45


    Disclaimer - this episode contains description of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. Beatrice's story is inspiring. She reflects back on how you can go through hard things and still come out at the other end better than before. From single mom to a toxic relationship, we talk it all. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin. Local resources if you or anyone you know is suffering:www.familysummit.orgyccogden.org/programs/domestic-violence/

    S1Ep17 - Finding Stability

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 107:24


    Disclaimer - this episode contains description of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. Chelsea is a fighter who has always search for stability. She lets us into her world, relationships, motherhood and how she's evolved into the incredible person she is today. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep16 - She's magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 84:26


    This week's episode I chat with Paige. We touch on law enforcement, substance abuse, Reiki, baking and how she's been able to maneuver through it all. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep15 - Balancing the "doing" and the "being"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 131:56


    Aubrey's life acronym: G.R.A.C.I.A.S.Gratitude - practice daily & be specific. Resistance - recognize that you'll feel resistance with any major undertaking worth doing.Align - raise your vibes to the level of what you want. Expect that it is happening and only a matter of time. Be patient as you allow the miracle to unfold.Clarity - get as clear of an idea as you can about the steps necessary to achieve the thing. Map it out and reverse engineer it. Imagine - your imagination helps you manifest it as you make it real. What will this achievement feel, sound, look like for you? Who's there when it happens? How will you celebrate? Making it feel real puts you in the vibration to receive it. Action - move forward and take steps toward your goal.Service - help others and teach them what you've learned. Then look back with gratitude and give thanks for the achievement before you start a new one. Books mentioned in this episode:- The Child Whisperer by Carol Tuttle- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz - The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

    S1Ep14 - Sky Shark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 62:29


    To the person who lived a thousand lives, how inspiring it was to be in the presence of someone fully living his authentic life couragously. He was a son, brother, nephew, grandson, friend, and someone who made you feel seen and heard. This one's for you Parker - fly high. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin. You can find the non-profit on Instagram: @j_parkerchristensenmemorial And you can find the recipent of the donations on Instagram: @veteransadventuregroup

    S1Ep13 - (un)comfortable in your own skin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 62:48


    In this episode I chat with Kelsy. She's a beautiful soul who, at a young age, struggled with body dysmorphia. We talk anxiety, panic attacks and how she's evolving into loving herself, her body and her mind. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep12 - Setting Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 60:58


    In this episode I chat with Danielle. She's an amazing mother, wife, and all around lovely human being. She takes us through her journey of how she sets boundaries, works through people-pleasing and how she navigates life. So listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep11 - Persevere

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 120:49


    As an immigrant child, Marlén knew early on the struggles of life. As her life unraveled, she's overcome many things from heartbreaking loss to an unexpected diagnosis. Through it all, she's maintained such a positive light to her — her describing adjective? Perseverance. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep10 - War and love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 67:41


    In this episode we dive into JoMarie's extraordinary story of how she was caught right in the middle of a war. Her experiences through that horrific event led her to enter into a new life with a new outlook on life. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep9 - Positive thinking, positive results

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 82:59


    Have you ever been intimiated by someone solely because you admire them so? Well, in today's episode I chat with such a person. Coach B. or Ms. B. — however you'd like to address her, she's a force to be reckoned with. She leads us through her life and how she's evolved throughout the years. She's tough but underneath it all is a real person who loves to see growth in others and, to be quite frank, we need more of that in this world. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep8 - Schedule yourself in to be badass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 60:24


    Minaz's thrill to accomplish her goals is utterly inspiring. We talk body building, health, self-love, being a new mom and so much more! She's the friend you want and the friend you need! Full of inspiration, motivation and a splash (or two) of Pinot Grigio. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep7 - Boss Momma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 94:57


    Natalie's determination to go after what she wants is audaciously breathtaking. Fearless when it comes to taking risks, we dive into work and how she left the stability of a big corportation to venture into her own buisness. She's a wife and mother, we talk a scary birthing, married life, and how she manages to wear many hats. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep6 - Si se puede!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 82:23


    Gaby's a first-generation Mexican American who's incorporated her parent's hustle and grit into her own life. She's the first person in her family to obtain a college degree. We talk struggles at school, the workplace and how to be included at the table (or create your own). Her work is changing the way we treat patients and foster inclusivity. Latinas are fierce, passionate, and deserved to be heard. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep5Pt2 - The rollercoaster of my 20's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 71:27


    In part 2 of Carlin's story, we dig into her life during her 20's. From self discovery, to a new religion and a hot/cold relationship, she lays it all out. Her key take-away at the end is what everyone needs to hear. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep5Pt1 - The highs and lows of childhood livin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 95:21


    Carlin slows down and chats childhood. Growing up with two parents fully invested in her growth, she grew far beyond her peers. After two life-changing events in her childhood/teens, she's opens up about the aftermath and how she managed. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep4 - Sexuality, Sin, Shame, Repent, Rinse, Repeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 91:31


    Myken, an extremist, who never does anything half-assed. She dives into her story of a tortuous cycle. Through her turmoil, she's managed to find a new way to live her most authentic life. Her journey of self-discovery has led her to question what she thought was an unshakeable foundation. After the fall, she's rebuilt sturdier than ever before. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep3 - New friends + new momma life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 87:54


    Haley. A lifer of a friend. She is a gorgeous spirit who continues to spark new friends in new places. We talk about the differences of lifelong friends and new adult friends. How do you make friends as an adult? Because damn, it sure was easy as a kid. She's learned so much as a mother and how she wants to show up for her child. The societal pressures of postpartum are REAL and we dig in. Her grandma was such a presence in her life and her life advice is EVERYTHING. Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep2 - Religion + Rock 'n roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 75:42


    Shae is an absolute rocker. Her journey through religion and her inner most depth of who she is, was in conflict. We talk about how she navigated and found her faith was stronger after, than ever before. Her love of playing her guitar has led her to do some pretty f*cken cool things and play with some pretty f*cken cool people. A rocker on the outside, a soft rose petal on the inside. You can listen and find her band, Fit for Rivals anywhere you listen to music. IG: @fitforrivals Listen in and let the lovely unravel begin.

    S1Ep1 - How the lovely unravel began

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 60:49


    Ellie, the show's host, opens the first season with her story. Emotionally overwhelming at times, she maintains a spirit of positive outlooks. She reflects on how the biggest challenges in her life, led to a new way of how she shows up in the world. She seeks to redefine how we bond with one another, getting past the surface-y shit and getting to the realness of it all. Listen in and see how the lovely unravel began.

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