Rhyanna Watson

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how we treat change — like it should be this polished, quick process.

But truthfully?
Change feels a lot more like hiking barefoot up a foggy mountain, carrying a backpack full of old stories you didn’t even know you packed.

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Some days you’re ready to sprint ahead.
Some days you can’t even find the trail.

There’s a model called the Stages of Change that helped me realize something important:
wherever you are—you’re not failing. You’re somewhere in the process. And that matters.

🔹 Precontemplation — “I don’t need to change.” (We’ve all been there. Ignorance feels safe sometimes.)
🔹 Contemplation — “Maybe I could… someday.” (You’re quietly letting yourself dream again.)
🔹 Preparation — “Okay, but how?” (Messy hope. Scary. Brave.)
🔹 Action — “Here goes nothing.” (The tiny, daily choices no one sees.)
🔹 Maintenance — “This is my new normal.” (The long, quiet magic.)
🔹 Relapse — “I thought I was past this.” (Spoiler: relapse = recalibration, not failure.)

Wherever you are—you are not broken.
You’re not late.
You’re not less than.

You’re just hiking your own mountain.
And even when it feels like fog…
you’re still moving.

Thanks for being here. Truly.

— Rhy 💛

5 days ago | [YT] | 1,780

Rhyanna Watson

I’m not the girl with a 10-step plan to your best handstand.

I’m the girl who’ll probably fall out of one, laugh, cry a little, and tell you what it taught her about life. 😂💛 I also have had a few choice swear words as I fail and f]ck up too haha

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I'm the girl who does photoshoots and her fav stuff is the quirky in between photos cause I see me more than I see her in the perfect captures.

I'm the girl who tells you her weird and messy thoughts.

I don’t believe in hiding my flaws (Ive never been good at pretending)—I think they’re the most interesting part.

(Like glitter in the cracks, ya know?)

The online world can be… confusing.

People scroll, assume, pedestal-place.

And sometimes I want to shout, “I’m not who you think I am… I’m weirder, messier, and I’ve cried in yoga pants while eating cereal straight from the box....”

But here’s the truth:

✨ I’ve felt flawed my whole life.

✨ I’ve carried shame for just being me.

✨ Compliments can scare me, because I worry people only see the shine, not the shadow.

And yet, here I am—still showing up. Still sharing.

Because maybe, just maybe, someone else out there feels like the odd one too.

And maybe by seeing me be a little raw, a little ridiculous, and very real… they’ll feel less alone.

I don’t want to be your goals—I want to be your reminder:

You can be totally imperfect and still show up, still grow, still dance in your own way (awkwardly or gracefully, both are valid).

Let’s bring back the connection. Long convos. Big laughs. Less polish, more soul.

Not “here’s how to be perfect.”

Just:

Here’s me. 💛

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1 week ago | [YT] | 2,794

Rhyanna Watson

Why I Came Online (And What I Lost—and Found—Along the Way)
When I first came online, it wasn’t about building a platform.
It was about survival.

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I was in the middle of postnatal depression. The kind of darkness people don’t really talk about. The kind that makes you question everything—even your right to be here. I didn’t feel safe opening up to friends or family. They meant well, but they said things like “cheer up” or “you’ll be fine”—and that only made me feel more alone.

So I turned to the internet.
First Facebook, sharing simple at-home workouts. I was a qualified personal trainer—I thought, maybe if I help others get stronger, I’ll feel strong too.
It gave me structure. A small sense of purpose.
But the truth? I still felt like a fraud. I was talking about health while secretly falling apart.

Then came yoga.
Then came Instagram.
And for a while, I found a kind of freedom there. I stripped away the layers—of shame, of silence, of the physical clothes I had always worn to hide. I joined yoga challenges. I wrote from the heart. I shared my story, my body, my grief, my growth. I felt seen.

I’ve always believed the human body is natural, not shameful. I grew up as a swimmer, and in a household where being comfortable in your skin was normal. So when I posted images of myself in yoga poses or in less clothing, it felt honest. It felt healing.

But eventually, things changed.
And not in the way I expected.

Some in the yoga community turned on me.
I was judged, mocked, ridiculed.
My story of trauma was called a lie by another yogi—and she shared private messages about me publicly, tagging others and blocking me from seeing it. A friend sent me screenshots. I was heartbroken.

My healing was being turned into gossip.
My vulnerability into weaponry.
And the internet, once my safe place, became a battleground.

It didn’t stop there.
Photos of me were taken and posted on p@rn sites. Just yoga movements became something other than yoga only and made many women feel shamed, not just myself. To reclaim our bodies as woman, was taken out of context and healing became tarnished.

When a publisher in the UK reached out to offer me a book deal—something huge for someone like me, who grew up with dyslexia—those same photos nearly caused them to pull out.
I had to explain to them that this—the bullying, the judgment, the twisted narratives—is why I needed to write this book.

I published it anyway.
In 2020.
I’ve never made a cent from it.
But I’ve received messages from people saying it helped them feel less alone. And that’s enough for me.
www.amazon.com/Brave-Beautiful-Baring-All-Happines…

I’ve been showing up online for over a decade now.
Sometimes strong. Sometimes broken.
Always trying to be real. Always trying to stay honest.

And yet… people still assume things.
They think I have it all together. That showing up in front of a camera means I’m confident, sorted, unaffected.
But behind every post is a human being navigating healing in real-time.
Sometimes smiling.
Sometimes crying in the dark after pressing “upload.”
Sometimes wondering, Is it worth it to keep being this vulnerable?

And every time the answer comes: Yes.
Because others matter it is not just about me. Sharing our stories helps us all. Shame happens when we are silenced..
Because you are reading this.
Because maybe if I speak honestly, it will give someone else permission to be honest too.

I never planned this life. I’ve just shared it, as I lived it.
No five-year strategy.
No curated highlight reel.
Just a real woman trying to make the online world a little more kind, a little more human, and a little more honest.

So if you’re here for the polished stuff—this probably isn’t your channel.
But if you’re here for truth, healing, softness, strength, and maybe some awkward real talk in between—welcome.
You’re safe here.

With love, with courage, and with zero filters,
Rhy 💛

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 2,995

Rhyanna Watson

Let’s talk about one of the most real reasons change doesn’t stick.
Not laziness.
Not lack of discipline.
Not even burnout (though—yep, that’s real too).

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It’s clarity. Or more honestly… the lack of it.

So many of us say we want to feel better.
Be healthier.
Get stronger.
Stress less.
And those desires are valid and important.

But without clear boundaries, those goals become foggy forests we get lost in.
And if your nervous system already feels like it’s working overtime,
wandering around in fog is the last thing it wants to do.

This is where I used to get stuck.
I’d write things in my journal like:
“Be more grounded.”
“Work out regularly.”
“Eat better.”
Cool. But what does that actually mean, Rhy? 😅

Cue the SMARTER framework.
Because yes, I need structure to stay sane—and sometimes I need to remind myself that vague intentions aren’t supportive, they’re stressful.

Here’s what SMARTER stands for (and why it helps):

🔹 Specific – Say what you’re doing
🔹 Measurable – Know how you’ll track progress
🔹 Actionable – You can actually do it, now
🔹 Realistic – No perfectionist overcommitment
🔹 Timely – There’s a start & end
🔹 Evaluated – You reflect on how it’s going
🔹 Reassessed – You make it better, not harder

Without clarity, your nervous system panics.
With clarity, it exhales.
This is the difference between “get fit” and:
👉 “Do a 30-minute workout Monday–Friday, from 6:00 to 6:30 a.m., from May 1 to May 31.”
That’s a SMARTER goal. And that’s what I’ll be doing come May 1st.

(Okay, maybe with a coffee in hand and a playlist titled “Vaguely Motivated but Trying.”)

Pro tip from someone still figuring it out:
Break it down.
You don’t have to see the top of the staircase.
You just need to step on the first stair without tripping over your own expectations.

And please, don’t forget to check in.
Weekly evaluations give you data.
Monthly tweaks give you power.
Change isn’t a one-and-done—it’s a relationship. With yourself.
So check in, not check out.

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Here’s to goals that feel like nourishment, not punishment.
Here’s to clarity that doesn’t crush you.
And here’s to us—all tender humans with messy hearts and good intentions—trying again, one smarter step at a time.

With love, awkward lunges, and weekly check-ins,
Rhy 💛

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1,798

Rhyanna Watson

You’re not your negative thoughts
(but I get why it feels that way)

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Since I was little, I believed I had to smile to be worthy.
Literally—I was told, “That smile will get you places.”
And it did.
But it also left me believing that if I wasn’t cheerful or composed, I wasn’t enough.

Cue: a lifetime of believing I had to earn love by being pleasant. 😬

Here’s how I’m gently reframing the old thoughts that try to keep me stuck:

1. Relabel – “This is a thought, not me.”
2. Reattribute – “This came from childhood—not my truth.”
3. Refocus – Take a break: sudoku, music, a walk.
4. Revalue – Ask: How did this thought help and hurt me?
5. Recreate – Choose new values. Rebuild. PLAY.

You’re allowed to rewire.
You’re allowed to be more than the roles you were handed.

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You’re not too sensitive.
You’re finally listening to yourself.

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 1,138

Rhyanna Watson

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 2,727

Rhyanna Watson

Why meaningful change is hard—and how we can make it easier.
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After years of helping others navigate wellness, and walking through deep healing myself, I’ve seen three barriers show up again and again when people try to change:

🔸 Commitment – If your change isn’t sustainable, it won’t last.
True transformation is a long game. It needs to align with your life and values—not a short-term program.

🔸 Clarity – Change requires specificity.
Vague goals confuse the nervous system. Instead of “reduce stress,” try:
“I’ll stop scrolling after 5pm to have quiet, present time with my family.”

🔸 Clutter – Information overload is real.
Fad diets, competing advice, unrealistic expectations—it’s exhausting.
We need to clear the noise and follow a plan that makes sense for our lives, not someone else’s version of success.

As someone who used to overthink every step and freeze under pressure, I now know:
✨ Small steps done consistently matter more than big leaps done rarely.
✨ Nervous system regulation is a foundation, not a bonus.
✨ Self-leadership starts with clarity and compassion.

If you’re building a lifestyle rooted in long-term wellbeing, not short-term performance—you’re in the right place.

Let’s make change feel doable again.

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1 month ago | [YT] | 3,567

Rhyanna Watson

Still an Introvert with a Camera and a Whole Lot of Feelings 📸🧠
It’s funny being on social media. People assume that because I post regularly, show my body, or share my life, I must be confident, extroverted, and totally at ease in front of a camera.

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Spoiler alert: I was nicknamed Spock at school—not because I was calm under pressure, but because I had to study like a Vulcan to pass anything thanks to my dyslexia. 🖖📚

I wasn’t the popular pretty girl. I was the shy, awkward one who turned red at the drop of a hat (still do). The quiet one. The one whose French teacher lovingly called “cutie pie.” Not “goddess,” not “queen”—just the sweet one at the back.

And yet… here I am. Sharing myself in photos and videos. Why?

Because when I look at myself through a lens, I sometimes see a woman I don’t recognize in the mirror. A woman who’s grown from that shy girl. A woman who’s learning to love herself—not just in still frames but in real life.

The truth? I still prefer the background. I still get overwhelmed in groups. And when I post, it feels a little like standing on stage in my undies giving a TED Talk on feelings. 🫣

But this space—this social media weirdness—isn’t about being loud. It’s about being honest. It’s my bridge to connection, to community, to those of you who also feel like you’re not quite built for the noise of this world.

I used to think I had to hide my feelings, smile through everything, and make everyone happy. And it made me sick—literally and emotionally.

Now I’m learning (still scared sh*tless, still introverted) that my truth has value. That speaking up, even shakily, is healing. That sharing awkward photos and messy stories is my version of courage.

I want my daughter to see a woman who stopped hiding. Who said, “Nope, not doing perfect anymore.” Who finally decided her voice, her awkwardness, her wild, sensitive heart was worth showing up for.

So if you’re someone who feels like you’ve got too many feelings, not enough confidence, or a weird relationship with your reflection—hi. I see you. I am you. And I’m still figuring it out too.

Just remember: You’ve come a long way. You’re doing better than you think. And you definitely deserve to breathe a little more today.

Musing from me to you, with love & awkward hugs,
Rhy 💛

1 month ago | [YT] | 2,144

Rhyanna Watson

Still Here. Still Healing. Still Choosing. 💛
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To everyone who’s checked in—thank you. Truly. 🥹

I’ve received so many kind messages lately asking how I’m doing, and I just want you to know: it means the world.

The truth? I’m still in the thick of it.
There are a lot of layers to what I’m navigating—physically, emotionally, and energetically—and honestly, sharing too much too soon feels like too much.

Right now, my nervous system is my full-time job.
Even talking about it can send it into overdrive.

So Im still a work in progress
Please know it’s not disconnection. It’s self-protection.
It’s choosing calm over chaos.
Healing over explaining.
Me, over pressure.

As a lifelong people-pleaser, this is uncomfortable territory.
But like Brené Brown reminds us—vulnerability isn’t oversharing. It’s showing up with boundaries.

And today, that boundary is this:

“Thank you. I appreciate you. I’ll share more when I can.”

This is just a little love note from the quiet.
A reminder that silence doesn’t always mean something’s wrong—
It can also mean something is being tended to.

If You’re New Here…

In my last post, I shared something that’s been anchoring me through all of this:

🦁 The Story of the Lion, the Dog, and the Bone.
Most of us live like the dog—chasing every thought, trigger, and fear.
But healing is learning to be the lion.
To pause. To choose.
To stop chasing every bone our mind throws our way.

If you missed it, I’d love for you to scroll back and give it a listen—it’s one of my most honest shares yet. 💛

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You’re not behind. You’re not broken.
You’re becoming. 💫

Still here. Still healing. Still cheering for you.

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1 month ago | [YT] | 3,983

Rhyanna Watson

From Survival to Sovereignty: Be the Lion 🦁💛

In my last post, I opened up about the shift I’ve been making—from doing and pushing, to softening and listening. From high-intensity everything to meeting myself where I am.

But healing, real healing, isn’t just physical.
It’s also mental.
It’s nervous system awareness.
And it’s learning which thoughts are worth chasing—and which ones are just bones.

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Let me share something that’s been living rent-free in my mind lately:

🦴 The Story of the Lion, the Dog & the Bone

Imagine you have a bone in your hand.
Across from you sits a dog. You wave the bone around—left, right, up, down—and the dog follows every movement. Eyes locked, tail wagging, fully captivated by the bone. You throw it across the room? The dog sprints after it, without hesitation.

Now imagine a lion is sitting across from you.
You wave the same bone. The lion may notice the movement… but it doesn’t react the same way. It sees you. It doesn’t chase. It chooses.

That bone? That’s your thoughts.
Your triggers.
Your patterns.
Your old stories.

Most of us have been trained—by trauma, by stress, by culture—to live like the dog. Reacting. Chasing. Trying to please, trying to prove, trying to stay safe.

But healing?
Healing is becoming the lion.

⸻

And lately? I’m learning to stop chasing every thought, every fear, every inner critic.
To pause.
To choose.
To remember: I am not my thoughts—I’m the one watching them.

Whether it’s health anxiety, body shame, fear of not being enough, or the constant pressure to “do more”…
those are just bones being thrown.

And I’m learning to stop chasing them.

⸻

🌀 Instead, I move gently.
🧘‍♀️ I meditate with compassion.
💛 I rest—even when it feels rebellious.
📖 I read. I learn. I listen to my nervous system.
And I breathe. A lot.

If any of this resonates, check out my last post [here](insert link or say “scroll back”)—I shared some tools and practices that are helping me regulate, soften, and reconnect with the truth underneath the noise.

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So here’s my gentle nudge to you today:

✨ Be the lion.
✨ Don’t chase every bone.
✨ You get to choose what’s worthy of your energy.

Let your nervous system exhale.
Let your inner world be led by sovereignty, not survival.

I’m walking this with you. Still healing. Still weird. Still here. Still cheering for you.

What thoughts have you been chasing that you’re ready to put down?

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1 month ago | [YT] | 2,958