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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
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!
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.
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 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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.