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 m...
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Journal Project: Started My Period + 6th Grade Romances

Sep 1st, 2025 7:00 AM

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

Journal Project: Living With Grandma

Aug 25th, 2025 7:00 AM

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

Journal Project: The Darker Side of Childhood + Live Music

Aug 19th, 2025 4:00 PM

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

Journal Project: Trailer

Aug 11th, 2025 7:00 AM

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 Would love for you to write a review of the podcast or send a message. I love hearing from you.

The Journal Project: 1990-94 - The Innocent Childhood Years

Aug 4th, 2025 7:00 AM

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 Listen to my music anywhere you stream!

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