The Grae Area Podcast
The Grae Area Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by BN.Breeze, ShakoyahD., and Daman((I)). We are a collective of artists & creatives. This is a safe space where we break down the fabrics of life because everything isn’t always black and white. Each week, we talk about regular life from a creator's perspective. We share our points of view as we learn to adult while healing, unlearning, and detoxing. Our purpose is to create great vibes, great music, and great conversation. Welcome to The Grae Area! Join The Good People of The Grae Area by subscribing to our Patreon for access to more content.
Episodes
Are you actually showing up for your people… or just thinking about showing up? 👀 In this milestone 200th episode of The Great Area Podcast, we get honest about effort in friendships and relationships.
From birthday texts and “bare minimum energy,” to vulnerability, love languages, boundaries, and why in-person connection hits different — this conversation unpacks what it really means to be present for the people you care abo...
In this episode, we get honest about time, priorities, and the gap between what we say matters and how we actually spend our days. From self-care vs. guilt, creativity as a form of worship, sleep schedules, people-pleasing, and why putting yourself first isn’t selfish—it’s necessary—this conversation turns into a full reset.
If you’ve ever felt busy but misaligned, productive but drained, or guilty for resting, this episode is...
What if your talent is the very place where you feel closest to God?
In this episode, the crew explores creativity as communion — where music, art, writing, and creating become sacred space. From late-night songwriting sessions to wrestling with guilt, priorities, fear, and faith, this conversation dives deep into what it means to honor your gift, trust divine guidance, and create without apology.
If you’ve ever felt most a...
Are you the kind of creative who loves experimenting but struggles to finish, or someone who finishes fast but wonders if the work could be better? In this episode of the Grae Area Podcast, we break down a powerful concept from Rick Rubin’s book The Creative Act:
👉 Experimenters vs Finishers.
✨ We explore how different types of creatives approach:
✨ Art, music, painting, and songwriting
✨ Deadlines, flow state, an...
In this episode, we dive deep into the idea of unfair advantages—and why avoiding them might actually be holding you back. From personality and perspective to connections, creativity, and upbringing, everyone has something that gives them an edge.
The conversation explores why we often downplay our strengths, how guilt and the need for “fairness” keep us stuck, and what changes when we finally lean into what makes us us. This ...
Fear isn’t always the enemy—it can be a compass. In this episode of The Grae Area Podcast, the hosts unpack what fear really means, how subtle fears quietly hold us back, and why leaning into fear may be the key to growth. From being afraid of the unknown to confronting the version of yourself required to “stay in the room,” this conversation explores fear as a tool, a teacher, and sometimes even a guide. If you’ve ever felt ...
In this year-end conversation, we reflect on 2025—the highs, the lows, the lessons we didn’t ask for but needed. We talk about patience, slowing down, fear, self-judgment, presence, and the pressure we place on ourselves to rush life.
As we step into 2026, the focus shifts to clarity, main-mission energy, intentional living, and enjoying life with the people that matter most. This episode is about growth without rushing, learn...
Burnout isn’t just about being tired — it’s emotional, mental, physical, and often invisible until it’s too late. In this episode, let’s have an honest, reflective conversation about burnout, how it shows up differently for everyone, and why so many people don’t realize they’re burned out until they’re deep in it.
We break down the three types of burnout, the five stages, and the real-life symptoms many of us normalize — from ...
Tune in as we unpack:
✨ Why some people zoom out while others zoom in
✨ How this difference affe...
Through personal stories, definitions, quizzes, and deep reflection, we explore how patience, acceptance, frustration, and slowing down all shape our emotional world.
From learning not to rush life, to understanding how impatience shows up in the body, to realizing how peace feels like presence — this episode ...
From miscommunication to emotional triggers, vulnerability, conflict, and ev...
From flying planes to cooking, from spirituality to career choices, and from childhood memories to future s...
We’ve all been there — shrinking ourselves so people will like us, doubting our art because of opinions, or making decisions based on how we’ll be perceived. But what happens when we finally decide…
💥 “I’d rather you dislike me for being myself than love me for being someone else.”
We discuss:
• people-pleasing
• releasing outs...
Welcome to the Grae Area. We are @bn.breeze8709 @JusMeShakoyahD ...
From “business showers” to taking naps before celebrating wins, this one’s about self-celebration, trust, and ke...
Get ready for laughs, insights, and a f...
From robbing a bank to save Grandma’s house (😅) to saving the Joker, quitting jobs, and even burning out from “success,” let's explore how our intentions, process, and results shape the way we see our choices. This episode challenges you to rethink how you define a “good” or “b...
From personal reflections to funny car stories, this episode blends philosophy, mindfulness, and real-life moments that remind us to appreciate where we are. You’ll hear discussions about how decision-making is shaped by old experiences, how to balance amb...
What if your 30s came with a menu of “life packages” — like picking a cell phone plan? In this episode of The Grae Area Podcast, we dive into a hilarious yet eye-opening conversation inspired by a viral video about “choosing your package before 30.” https://youtube.com/shorts/GTNxsR-NwQg?si=_KDfkcnHBY0f6tGW
From juggling good jobs with bad backs to finding love late, we...
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