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Auteur(s): BN.Breeze ShakoyahD. Daman((I))
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 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.DeVauntay Brown, Shakoyah D. Brown, Damani Piper Musique Sciences sociales
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  • 192: Big Picture vs. Details: Why We Think So Differently

    192: Big Picture vs. Details: Why We Think So Differently
    Dec 17 2025
    In this episode of The Grae Area Podcast, we dive into a surprisingly relatable topic — are you a big picture thinker or more detail-oriented? From planning trips and cleaning rooms to creative work and conflict resolution, our thinking style shows up everywhere — sometimes causing friction, sometimes creating balance.

    Tune in as we unpack:
    ✨ Why some people zoom out while others zoom in
    ✨ How this difference affects friendships, teamwork, and relationships
    ✨ When details overwhelm big-picture thinkers — and vice versa
    ✨ Why disagreements often happen because we’re literally having two different conversations

    Whether you love structure or you thrive on vision, this episode helps you understand yourself — and the people around you — a whole lot better.

    Join the Patreon to watch us live each week patreon.com/thegraearea
    Take our survey: https://forms.gle/BjWJeAWewAUWbCUD6
    Watch This On Youtube: https://youtu.be/MfhHnuPAE3A

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    Stream our intro song, "Get Out My Face" by ShakoyahD., Daman((I)), and Bn.Breeze: https://music.apple.com/us/album/get-out-my-face-feat-daman-i-bn-breeze-single/1778176776

    NEW MUSIC From The Grae Area:
    "Til Shiloh" - BN.Breeze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1JPl3fVfnc
    "Ambivert" - Daman((I)) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n3_thKTY7zd6AkpfpUdfW82ZRqDlUwFlU&si=FjyDUdhkYk-nwpWN
    "I'll Let You" - ShakoyahD. https://linktr.ee/jusmeshakoyahd

    Buy Our Music
    ShakoyahD. https://www.even.biz/r/i-ll-let-you
    Daman((I)) https://www.even.biz/r/ambivert-the-introversion

    Stream our music
    ---- ShakoyahD.'s Music: https://www.youtube.com/@JusMeShakoyahD?sub_confirmation=1
    ---- BN.Breeze's Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGRB9b-Uzqc
    ---- Daman((I))'s Music: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaK2HyQjSIhF80nyf5x0sMBKQeQZjkUxg&si=r0MwGoUXsYdqHSJQ

    Watch Love, The Creative Black Woman Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JfX9E9qJPs&list=PLQ6wLxouRFyIPafHL1zOx4eJwuw8G7VTP

    Paintings & Prints by BN.Breeze https://omnimiatelier.com/

    Follow us on IG @GraeAreaPodcast
    Email Us: Thegraeareapodcast@gmail.com
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    42 min
  • 191: Is Patience the Pathway to Peace? Understanding Calm, Acceptance & Slowing Down

    191: Is Patience the Pathway to Peace? Understanding Calm, Acceptance & Slowing Down
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode, we unpack a powerful question: Is patience a pathway to peace — or just one part of it? 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 dives into the everyday practice of becoming calmer, more grounded humans. If you've ever felt rushed, overwhelmed, or tired of “waiting,” this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. - Why patience and peace might be connected - How acceptance plays a role in achieving inner calm - Why rushing leads to stress, overwhelm, and “fall starts” - The difference between being patient with yourself vs. others - How impatience feels physically (anxiety, tension, frustration) - Why slowing down helps us think clearly and act with intention - Learning to work with time instead of against it - Finding peace in everyday moments and routines - How values influence what we’re patient about - Using meditation and mindfulness to build patience Join the Patreon to watch us live each week patreon.com/thegraearea Take our survey: https://forms.gle/BjWJeAWewAUWbCUD6 Watch This On Youtube: https://youtu.be/-9we_SJs0zY Stream our intro song, "Get Out My Face" by ShakoyahD., Daman((I)), and Bn.Breeze: https://music.apple.com/us/album/get-out-my-face-feat-daman-i-bn-breeze-single/1778176776 NEW MUSIC From The Grae Area: "Til Shiloh" - BN.Breeze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1JPl3fVfnc "Ambivert" - Daman((I)) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n3_thKTY7zd6AkpfpUdfW82ZRqDlUwFlU&si=FjyDUdhkYk-nwpWN "I'll Let You" - ShakoyahD. https://linktr.ee/jusmeshakoyahd Buy Our Music ShakoyahD. https://www.even.biz/r/i-ll-let-you Daman((I)) https://www.even.biz/r/ambivert-the-introversion Stream our music ---- ShakoyahD.'s Music: https://www.youtube.com/@JusMeShakoyahD?sub_confirmation=1 ---- BN.Breeze's Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGRB9b-Uzqc ---- Daman((I))'s Music: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaK2HyQjSIhF80nyf5x0sMBKQeQZjkUxg&si=r0MwGoUXsYdqHSJQ Watch Love, The Creative Black Woman Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JfX9E9qJPs&list=PLQ6wLxouRFyIPafHL1zOx4eJwuw8G7VTP Paintings & Prints by BN.Breeze https://omnimiatelier.com/ Sign Up for Art Commissions by BN.Breeze https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaVW6w1iUMxIQeG4nMkJNPgb2v7OwsIEjSGG4CWJKJdIWlOw/viewform?pli=1 Follow us on IG @GraeAreaPodcast Email Us: Thegraeareapodcast@gmail.com ⏳ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS ✔️ 00:00 – Opening banter & topic intro ✔️ 02:10 – What sparked today’s question about patience & peace ✔️ 05:00 – Definitions: What is patience? What is peace? ✔️ 07:05 – Do we actually feel peaceful in life right now? ✔️ 10:40 – Are we patient people? Self-reflection before the quiz ✔️ 13:00 – Quiz #1 Results: “How patient are you?” https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=how-patient-are-you ✔️ 18:30 – Breaking down quiz scenarios (banks, movies, celebrities & lines) ✔️ 26:10 – How our values determine what we’re patient about ✔️ 28:50 – What impatience feels like in the body ✔️ 32:00 – Quiz #2 Results: “Are you a calm person?” https://brainfall.com/quizzes/how-calm-are-you/ ✔️ 36:25 – Defining peace in our lives today ✔️ 39:45 – What patience actually feels like (and why it matters) ✔️ 44:00 – Why rushing leads to ‘fall starts’ in life ✔️ 48:30 – Is patience the pathway or a pathway to peace? ✔️ 51:40 – Final thoughts + reminders to slow down
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    49 min
  • 190: The Lost Art of Conversation: Tone, Curiosity & Connection

    190: The Lost Art of Conversation: Tone, Curiosity & Connection
    Dec 3 2025
    In this episode, we dive deep into what truly makes a quality conversation. As technology advances and distractions increase, genuine human connection is becoming harder to find. They explore why tone matters, why listening is a skill, how curiosity can transform dialogue, and why social cues and body language are being lost in the digital age.

    From miscommunication to emotional triggers, vulnerability, conflict, and even how environment shapes the way we talk — this conversation unpacks the many layers of communicating with intention.

    A funny, insightful and grounded episode for anyone who wants to talk better, listen better, or connect more deeply.

    Join the Patreon to watch us live each week patreon.com/thegraearea
    Take our survey: https://forms.gle/BjWJeAWewAUWbCUD6
    Watch This On Youtube: https://youtu.be/p-F7vJDicPU

    Stream our intro song, "Get Out My Face" by ShakoyahD., Daman((I)), and Bn.Breeze: https://music.apple.com/us/album/get-out-my-face-feat-daman-i-bn-breeze-single/1778176776

    NEW MUSIC From The Grae Area:
    "Til Shiloh" - BN.Breeze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1JPl3fVfnc
    "Ambivert" - Daman((I)) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n3_thKTY7zd6AkpfpUdfW82ZRqDlUwFlU&si=FjyDUdhkYk-nwpWN
    "I'll Let You" - ShakoyahD. https://linktr.ee/jusmeshakoyahd

    Buy Our Music
    ShakoyahD. https://www.even.biz/r/i-ll-let-you
    Daman((I)) https://www.even.biz/r/ambivert-the-introversion

    Stream our music
    ---- ShakoyahD.'s Music: https://www.youtube.com/@JusMeShakoyahD?sub_confirmation=1
    ---- BN.Breeze's Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGRB9b-Uzqc
    ---- Daman((I))'s Music: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaK2HyQjSIhF80nyf5x0sMBKQeQZjkUxg&si=r0MwGoUXsYdqHSJQ

    Watch Love, The Creative Black Woman Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JfX9E9qJPs&list=PLQ6wLxouRFyIPafHL1zOx4eJwuw8G7VTP

    Paintings & Prints by BN.Breeze https://omnimiatelier.com/

    Follow us on IG @GraeAreaPodcast
    Email Us: Thegraeareapodcast@gmail.com

    ⏳ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS
    00:00 – Technology & the disappearing art of conversation
    02:44 – What makes a “quality” conversation?
    05:20 – Is conversation something one person can control?
    08:02 – Why listening is the real superpower
    11:18 – Distractions, phones & divided attention
    13:50 – Small talk: underrated or pointless?
    17:33 – The importance of curiosity in conversations
    20:44 – Creating intentional spaces for real dialogue
    25:12 – Why people avoid certain conversations
    27:58 – Social cues, awareness & body language
    32:30 – Are we losing communication skills after the pandemic?
    36:45 – Reading body language vs reading words
    40:22 – Tone: the invisible force shifting conversations
    45:09 – Miscommunication, triggers & emotional responses
    49:40 – How upbringing shapes tone sensitivity
    53:55 – Vulnerability, nervousness & saying what you feel
    58:41 – The difference between words and intention
    01:03:04 – Final thoughts: how to have better conversations
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    1 h et 3 min
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