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Hey! This is Aliyah Grace Dean, and I am the voice of Side Grace. The Podcast title derived from the idea of learning to grow with a "side of grace". This podcast is a glimpse into my journey of growing through constant changes in my life. As well as how I have harnessed the changes in my life, and made them work in my favor. It is a safe space where my female listeners are encouraged to increase their own insight, and build a community of validation and support. Episodes will be released weekly.

Aliyah Grace Dean


    • May 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 91 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Side Grace

    Side of Who Am I? | The Time has Finally Come

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 18:39


    HELLO! Thank you for your patience and understanding as I had my hands in many different projects for the last few months. This episode is centered around the infamous question “Who am I”. Join me as I dissect that and relate it back to my own experience

    Side of Sitting in the Unknown. I'm Backkkkkk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 29:54


    Hello Side Grace Followers. Thank you all so much for being patient with me as I took a break. Join me on this episode to explore where I have been and what has been happening. Thank you all again and I hope you enjoy

    How horseback riding and one downward spiral later. Helped me realize my intense craving for Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 23:49


    Hello and Happy February 1st! This week we talk about how on one Sunday I had a meltdown about the way I have been riding horses, and how it led me to a greater desire. Freedom

    Side of the Parts of me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 24:41


    Hello Side Grace listeners. This episode is talking about the many different parts of ourselves and the idea of looking at ourselves as a multidimensional person. Not just one self

    What 2 Years of Missing You Has Taught Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 28:43


    This episode is dedicated to my brothers 2 year anniversary and grief. This conversation dissects grief and how grief is approached in the society where I am at. Please listen with kindness and take care of yourself.

    It's okay to let them be in a bad mood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 27:59


    Hello everyone! This week we talk about letting people be in a bad mood and removing the need to feel like we have to take on their bad mood.

    What I'm intentionally bringing to the New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 29:54


    This episode we are talking about the things about myself that I am intentionally bringing into 2023. I understand that we are not new individuals when a new year starts. And recognizing that we still being ourself into the next year. What things I really want to highlight we talk about in this episode.

    Post Holiday Blues and New Year Scaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 24:49


    Hello Side Grace followers. This week we are talking about my experience with the post holiday blues and the Anixety I feel for the new year. I know other people may feel the same so hopefully some of you will find it useful!

    Side of What If?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 36:32


    This week we discuss how the “what if's “ can really impact our life in a meaningful and not so meaningful way. If you could utilize “what ifs” to better benefit your life… would you?

    I'm use to chasing the chaos…

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 28:43


    Hi SideGrace listener's. This week we are talking about how natural it is to gravitate towards Chaos. And how I've been gravitating towards it this past week along with juggling grief. I hope you enjoy!

    Side of They are Living a Life as Complex as Yours

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 25:15


    Hello Side Grace Listeners! This week we are talking about how everyone lives a complex life. Often times we get stuck thinking about our own narrative of our life. But at times forget to remember that other people are living out a unique complex story of their own. We discuss how shifting our mindset to this can increase our ability to be compassionate.

    Giving Thanks to all the Lessons and Blessings. And Everything in Between

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 16:35


    Hello podcast listeners! This week is a shorter episode really dedicated to reflection and finding gratitude amongst those reflections. Join me this week as the holiday of Thanks is approaching

    It's Cold and Getting Dark Earlier. Now I'm Feeling Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 25:15


    It is that time of the year again. The time where the sun sets earlier and it is colder. A lot of people can identify with seasonal blues. Join me this time around, to discuss seasonal blues and how I'm learning to manage them.

    Side of Double Sided Mirror. Body Image and Comparison Chat.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 32:14


    This week I get really personal about what I've been experiencing the past two weeks. Please listen with compassion, and share it with someone who you think this could help!

    Side of Let's Normalize It

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 23:02


    This week we talk about something's that typically get branded as “not normal”. Or things that make us feel not normal! Join me this week on the discussion. Please leave a review and a rating on whatever platform you are listening on!

    Side of You get to Decide

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 32:58


    You've heard of affirmations and how they can uplift you and bring you new found confidence. Well what about the not so good affirmations we tell ourselves? What does that do to us? This week I provide new affirmations that give you back the autonomy in your life! Enjoy the Episode! Follow Side_Grace Instagram to receive more info and post between episodes!

    Side of Productivity Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 32:58


    Can you sit down and relax and not be tempted to do more work? I know I've been struggling with this recently. I came across a poem by Rupi Kaur that inspired this podcast episode today. All about the anxiety we experience when trying to achieve ultimate productivity. Listen today, as we ask meaningful questions about ourselves and how to overcome.

    Side of the Things my Therapist Taught Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 34:25


    Therapy encompasses a plethora of lessons. This week I am naming a few that my therapist left with me. Tune in this week. You may leave with something that will leave a lasting impression.

    Season of….?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 27:50


    Hello SideGrace listeners! This week we are talking about the seasons we might go through in life. We talk about shifting our perspective of seasons, to understand that not everything last forever. In a lot of our experiences can be seen through the lens of seasons.

    Hey Miss Anxiety!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 26:31


    Join me this week as we discuss anxiety. And how my anxiety has changed from 2021. I encourage all of you to think about your anxiety and become more explorative!

    Relaxed Woman? Are you one? Do you know one?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 24:23


    This week's episode was inspired by reflecting on the woman in my life and wondering if I've seen healthy examples of a woman who prioritized relaxation. Join me this week to create a space for women to relax. Whatever relaxation looks like for them.

    Side of Staying in the Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 29:16


    I came across a quote by @coolurbanhippie. And it became the source of inspiration for this weeks episode. We truly do not give ourselves enough credit for staying in the race. The applauses and the congrats come when we reach a goal, but we should start acknowledging ourselves for continuing to stay in the race. Join the conversation this week, to feel empowered and motivated to continue the race.

    Side of I'm Taking a Break?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 23:31


    Join me this week as I disclose some new changes I ma making to my life. I'm hopes that it allows you to reconsider some of the things you are engaging in as well. Don't worry this isn't the end of my podcast at all haha. Hopefully the title did not freak you out!

    Side of Things I Did Not Get

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 32:47


    This week we discuss the things I and you did not get in life. And reflecting on how those things have impacted our life! Join me this week to explore the things we did not get in life!

    Side of Post Grad Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 28:30


    College students are moving back in. And I am feeling the post grad blues during this time. So sit with me as I explore post grad blues with all of you. And let's navigate this weird space that we are in… together.

    Side of Chasing the Aesthetic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 27:25


    Life seems like there is a constant new trend and aesthetic that comes out everyday. I feel like we tend to get caught in the loop of trends and we lose what authentically makes you…. You. Join me this week to listen to the discussion.

    Side of Moving On

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 25:53


    Aliyah this weeks discusses how in life we might have to move on, wove forward, or let go of things in our life. We discuss the challenges behind moving on, and the importance of taking risk.

    Side of The Summer I Started Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 20:42


    This weeks episode is focusing on Summer thus far and how fast it has all happened. Sit with me as I reflect on my 2022 summer. I invite all of you to think of your summer so far. Join me as we explore what the month of August can bring for us.

    Side of What do I Value? Can I change my preexisting values? Why are my values so important?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 29:10


    This week on Side Grace we are talking about values. I share my personal values and ask for all that are listening to bring their own curiosity on their values. Join me this week to get back to the basic's

    values preexisting
    Little Miss Disappear until I feel “okay” again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 29:59


    This past week I found myself disappearing in order to reevaluate what I need to nurture me. This week we dive into the discussion of taking a break and going more micro. Focusing on how to take a break in a healthy way, and when does the break become unhealthy.

    Side of The Great Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 28:36


    This week we are talking about something we have access to. The out doors, nature. We talk about how we can benefit even for 20mins a day from being outside. Join me this week to explore a bit more.

    Side of Finding a Balance of being a Kind Person, and still Advocating for Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 23:33


    Most of us strive to be a kind person. However, throughout the quest, we may forget to practicing advocation for ourselves. This week we discuss why it's so important to be kind to others and showing kindness to yourself.

    Side of Are You Listening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 25:23


    Are you listening? Like are you actually actively listening? In todays political climate I think it's important that we have a discussion about listening and being heard. Join me this week to really dive into what it means to actually listen to someone and understand what is being said

    Side of Victimhood and How the Narrative You Tell Yourself, Keeps You Stuck!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 34:48


    The story you tell about your life plays a huge role on your overall happiness. This week we discuss the Two Wolves Tale and how we can apply this to our life. As well as how the story we tell fan keep us stuck in victimhood mindset. Let's shift that mindset and move into abundance, acceptance, and growth.

    Side of The Party Days are Over?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 30:09


    This week we discuss how some individuals are drifting away from the party scene and committing to things that provide more fulfillment. Do you have fear of missing out “FOMO” for not partying? Does this apply to you or someone you may know? Listen to this week episode to dive into the conversation

    Side of the Soft Life Trend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 35:01


    Have you been hearing about the “Soft Life”? All over Tik Tok we have many people talking about the Soft Life now and I wanted to bring this to the podcast episode! Join me this week to unfold this new trend!

    Finding Fulfillment in the Small Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 37:25


    We are constantly on the quest to find fulfillment in our everyday life. This week we talk about fulfillment in small activities and how they can lead to that “happiness” we are searching for. Join me this week on this powerful discussion!

    Side of Happy Birthday Side Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 26:24


    It is officially 1 year of Side Grace. Join me this episode as I reflect and find gratitude in this past year. Thank you all so much for going me on this journey. And I can't wait to see what the next year brings.

    Side of the Graduation I never got to have

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 32:28


    How are you feeling during graduation season? For me I know I've been feeling a bit sad this this year. Join me as I reflect on my experience and you expand your understanding

    Side of its OKAY to have a Bad Mental Health Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 35:07


    We all have those days, where our mental health is not the best. At times we may question if we regressed in our mental health journey. We discuss this week, how it is okay to have those days and much more!

    Side of Stop and Smell the Flowers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 46:48


    A podcast episode inspired from Rupi-Kar Poem! We are talking about slowing down and appreciating who we are right at this moment. We talk about small ways to slow down.

    Side of Dear Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 55:39


    Join me as I bring you on a journey between my mom and I. I take the time to be vulnerable with my listeners this week. As we explore narcissistic mother's traits.

    Side of Self Gaslighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 33:23


    Have you ever experience gaslighting from someone? How about gaslighting from your self? We are with ourselves 100% of the time. Let's take a deeper dive into how we talk to ourselves!

    Side of Quarter 2 Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 33:51


    It is officially Quarter 2. Which means let's reflect and reassess Quarter 1 and our goals. I walk you through using SMART goals to set your goals for quarter 2. As well as I express my quarter 2 goals. Join me this week, for the discussion about quarterly goals.

    Side of Gratitude And Grief, go hand in hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 41:02


    Often times there is a thought that gratitude cancels out tougher emotions. Like grief. However, in this podcast episode we explore how Gratitude and Grief actually Coexist side by side. And how we can honor and make space for both experiences!

    Side of Dear Strong Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 48:49


    Have you been the strong friend of your friend group? Do you know someone in your friend group who is the strong friend? This week we delve and dissect how to soften the persona of being that strong friend. We also talk about how to support a strong friend.

    Side of Shifting Your Internal Chatter (Self talk)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 52:30


    What is your inner monologue like? Is it loving, compassionate, kind, motivating, accepting, understandable? Or is it demotivating, unkind, cold? The way we talk to ourselves is important for creating our reality. Tune in this week to listen to all things SELF TALK

    Side of Spring Cleaning your Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 35:02


    Podcast episode this week is all about spring cleaning but for the mind. With the change of season, it is time to tend to our mental, spiritual, emotional, physical well being. This week we focus on nourishing our mind during this time of change.

    Side of Advice I wish I was Given

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 39:09


    Have you ever got advice that made you think? Wtf? This podcast episode I encourage you to listen to the advices that we share, and take what resonates with you.

    Side of Comparison Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 43:23


    We live in a world where we can easily compare ourselves to others. Do you compare your success to your friends/family/ individuals on social media? Do you compare your looks to those around? We discuss how to be proud of yourself, and we explored defining what happiness looks like for you. It is normal to compare ourselves to others, however we want to find a healthy and meaningful balance when it comes to making comparisons.

    Side of YOU are too Sensitive

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 47:51


    You are toooooo sensitive. You are sooooo emotional. You are taking it personally. Have you ever heard any of these. Well I have, and I want to discuss the power that we can take back from these comments. Join me this week as we dive in.

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