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Welcome to GROWN, the podcast for all things adulting ➝ Stories of Navigating your 20’s, by a 20-something, going through the highs and lows of life by constantly making everything a teachable moment.

"GROWN‪"‬ Daraayo Daniels

    • Society & Culture

Welcome to GROWN, the podcast for all things adulting ➝ Stories of Navigating your 20’s, by a 20-something, going through the highs and lows of life by constantly making everything a teachable moment.

    Perhaps An Intervention?

    Perhaps An Intervention?

    I've taken a somewhat long hiatus but I'm back and with a new Season! It's been 3 years of releasing content for you all and I'm so excited for what year four has in store for us.

    If you're new here, hi! my name is Daraayo Daniels, I'm a final year law undergraduate, a believer and a writer who is passionate about marketing, film, audio content and fictional novels. I love talking about life in general and things I'm learning along the way. I also happen to be a recently converted gymhead.

    Talked about in this episode is the Odyssey Theory, a blog and a growing community for struggling or new believers who want to learn how to seamlessly integrate their faith into every facet of their lives. You can catch it on Substack or get it directly delivered to your inbox when you subscribe using this link: https://theodysseytheory.substack.com/



    In this episode, I share both major and minor life changes that have occurred in my life in the past few months and how these experiences have shifted my perspective on some things:

    1. How I must learn to first create for myself before anyone else so I can truly appreciate my art.

    2. How important it is to put myself out there and try out new experiences.

    3. How faith sometimes looks like trusting that the Holy Spirit already orders my steps so I make the right decisions and;

    4. Learning to live in the moment and worry less about the uncertainty of the future, instead spend my time networking, acquiring information and positioning myself for the life I desire.



    Contact email: grownthepodcast@gmail.com



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    • 37 min
    Managing Grief and Internalizing Emotions

    Managing Grief and Internalizing Emotions

    Trigger warning: this episode contains concepts such as death, grief, trauma, denial.

    Hey friends! In this episode, Dara talks about why she’s been off for so long, what losing a family member felt like, how she navigated her grief and got back on her feet and what this new season looks like for her. She hopes you understand and show her grace in this season. Enjoy!

    P.S. this was recorded whilst it was raining so kindly play using a speaker.

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    • 25 min
    Talk to Me Nice or Don’t Talk at All: The Psychology of Affirmations

    Talk to Me Nice or Don’t Talk at All: The Psychology of Affirmations

    In this episode of Grown, host Daraayo Daniels explores the importance of positive thinking and conversations. She reflects on the pressure to constantly achieve and discusses the need for rest and self-acceptance. Dara also shares her personal growth journey and how she is evolving as a host. Tune in for some insightful and uplifting conversation on this episode of Grown.

    Timestamps:
    [00:04:19] Positive thoughts and affirmations.
    [00:08:02] Positive self-talk and mindset.
    [00:11:12] Hurful comments on the internet.
    [00:19:05] Gen Z's sensitivity.
    [00:22:39] Positive affirmations during formative years.
    [00:28:32] Affirmations and confidence.
    [00:30:23] Supporting the podcast's growth.

    Socials:
    Host Instagram @thedaradaniels
    Podcast Instagram @grownthepodcast
    Mail: grownthepodcast@gmail.com

    Quotes:
    00:11:12 - "Watch what you say to yourself. Watch how you speak to yourself. Watch how you speak to others because you don't want that to be said to you either."

    00:12:53 - "A lot of things that are going to be actualized in your life first take place in your mind."

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    • 32 min
    How’s Your Mental Health? Tips to make things a little easier

    How’s Your Mental Health? Tips to make things a little easier

    In this episode of "Grown," host Dara discusses mental health and wellness tips for making adulting easier. Dara shares personal experiences and how mental health has influenced recent decisions. The episode also includes updates on Dara's life, book recommendations, and a call to join a journey of growth. Tune in to learn about coping with the challenges of adulting and finding balance in life.

    Timestamps:
    [00:03:09] Trouble sleeping and wellness.
    [00:05:36] Mindful morning rituals.
    [00:10:32] Setting Healthy Boundaries.
    [00:13:52] Building a supportive community.
    [00:18:09] Committing to personal growth.

    Socials:
    Host Instagram @thedaradaniels
    Podcast Instagram @grownthepodcast
    Mail: grownthepodcast@gmail.com

    Quotes:
    00:14:20 - "You have to understand that failures are part of learning, they're part of life."

    Join the 30-day wellness challenge through this link: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvb9fHHMS25/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==


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    • 18 min
    Filling The Void: Let’s Catch Up

    Filling The Void: Let’s Catch Up

    Hey people! Its summer and I'm actually super excited because this is when I have the most content for you all. First, I want to say thank you. Thank you for the support, for how much we've grown in the past months, thank you. You're amazing. I'd love if you could support this episode by sharing it with a friend or two who has never heard about this podcast. As usual, you can keep up with podcast and the host on Instagram as well as send us an email or even a voice message if you listen on Spotify.

    Instagram: @grownthepodcast
    Email: grownthepodcast@gmail.com
    Host: @thedaradaniels

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    • 13 min
    Here In The Void

    Here In The Void

    In this episode, the host welcomes you back, again. She speaks on how the first quarter of the year was for her, understanding that it’s okay to be vulnerable and it’s okay as well to not be able to balance it all sometimes. She shared how she’s learning to take things slowly, leaning on God’s word concerning her and knowing that it would all fall in place at the right time. Most importantly, she reminds listeners to just go ahead and make steps to achieving their goals, writing them down and targeting them one at a time because what better time than now?
    It’s a new her, she says. A better improved version… learn all about it in this episode.

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    • 25 min

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