Girl Decoded

Bisma Parvez and Angela Raza
  • 4.2 (5)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Weekly

For the girl who wants to live in alignment with her purpose. Girl Decoded is about unlearning the patterns and conditioning that keep us stuck, shifting our mindset, and doing the inner work to create a life that feels aligned. It’s about coming back to yourself, reconnecting with your purpose and your soul, and becoming the healthiest, most authentic version of who you were meant to be.

Episodes

  1. 2h ago

    How to Become Your Own Biggest Fan and Stop Questioning Yourself - Tap into Your Inner Kanye

    When did loving yourself become arrogance? And why does your confidence make other people so uncomfortable? What if you stopped waiting for other people to believe in you and became your own biggest fan? In this episode of Girl Decoded, we're talking about self-love, unapologetic confidence, and why thinking highly of yourself doesn't mean thinking less of anyone else. After attending the Ye (Kanye West) concert, we left thinking about something bigger than the music: the power of believing in yourself, owning who you are, and refusing to shrink to make other people comfortable. Say what you want about Kanye, but there's something worth unpacking about that level of self-belief. We're tapping into our inner Kanye (yes, we all have one), reconnecting with the fearless versions of ourselves we were as children, and questioning why so many of us were taught to confuse confidence with arrogance. In this episode, we decode: Why self-love and confidence are often mistaken for arrogance What the Ye concert taught us about believing in yourself How to reconnect with your childhood self before the world told you who to be Why your confidence can make insecure people uncomfortable The difference between having a big ego and genuinely knowing your worth Practical ways to build self-confidence, stop seeking validation, and become your own biggest fan Here's the thing: You can think you're amazing without thinking you're better than anyone else. Someone else's greatness doesn't diminish yours, and yours doesn't diminish theirs. You don't need permission to love yourself. You don't need an audience to validate your worth. And you certainly don't need to dim your light to make someone else feel brighter. It's time to become your own biggest fan. Welcome to Girl Decoded. Decode. Align. Become. 💬 Let's talk: Have you ever been made to feel arrogant simply for being confident? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe for conversations about self-love, confidence, personal growth, relationships, identity, and becoming the woman you actually want to be. #GirlDecoded #SelfLove #SelfConfidence #KanyeWest #PersonalGrowth

  2. Oct 27

    How Believing in the UNSEEN changes your reality: Jinn, Sleep Paralysis & Dreams

    What if the world around us is so much more than what we can physically see?In this special Halloween edition of Girl Decoded, Angela and Bisma dive into the mysteries of the unseen world and explore the experiences that make us question everything we thought we knew about reality.From jinn and ghosts to near-death experiences, prophetic dreams, intuition, and unexplained encounters, we’re exploring the fascinating intersection of spirituality, religion, and psychology.For centuries, cultures and religions around the world have believed in an unseen world. But how much of what we experience can be explained by science, and how much remains a mystery?And here’s the bigger question: When you start believing there’s more to life than what meets the eye, does it change the way you experience reality?Join us for a conversation about faith, fear, consciousness, and the things we can’t always explain.🖤 We want to hear from you: Have you ever experienced something you couldn’t explain? A dream that came true? A strange encounter? A feeling you couldn’t shake?Tell us your story in the comments. We’re reading!🎙️ Subscribe to Girl Decoded for real conversations about psychology, relationships, spirituality, and everything in between.#GirlDecoded #TheUnseen #Jinn #NearDeathExperiences #Spirituality #Psychology #HalloweenSpecial #Paranormal #UnexplainedMysteries #sleepparalysis #dreams

  3. Oct 13

    The Good Girl Detox: How to Heal After People Pleasing Made You Sick

    What happens to your body when you spend your whole life being the “good girl”? We're taught to be nice, agreeable, accommodating, and to put everyone else's needs before our own. But what happens when people pleasing, suppressing emotions, chronic stress, and constantly trying to keep everyone happy start affecting our mental and physical health? In this episode of Girl Decoded, we're exploring the mind-body connection and why personal growth isn't just about changing how you think—it's also about changing how you live. We dive into: People pleasing and emotional suppression: Why so many women struggle to express anger, set boundaries, and prioritize themselves. Stress and the nervous system: How chronic stress affects the body, and what research tells us about stress, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases. The Body Keeps the Score: How our experiences can influence our physical and emotional well-being. Movement and emotional health: Why walking, strength training, yoga, and physical activity can help regulate stress. Gut health and the gut-brain connection: The enteric nervous system, serotonin, nutrition, and how what we consume affects our well-being. Fasting and autophagy: Exploring the science of fasting, cellular health, and the relationship between our habits and our bodies. What we need to remove: Alcohol, unhealthy habits, overstimulation, and the things we consume that may be keeping us stuck. Because you can't always think your way out of everything. Sometimes you have to release, move, nourish, and remove. This isn't about becoming less kind or caring. It's about recognizing that being a good person shouldn't require abandoning yourself. If you've ever struggled with people pleasing, burnout, overthinking, setting boundaries, emotional exhaustion, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation is for you. Welcome to Girl Decoded—where we decode the patterns keeping us stuck so we can start living lives we genuinely love. Decode. Align. Become. #GirlDecoded #GoodGirlSyndrome #PeoplePleasing #PersonalGrowth #MindBodyConnection #NervousSystem #WomensHealth #SelfImprovement

  4. Oct 6

    These 5 People Make You Rich in Life | How to Build Better Relationships

    What makes someone truly rich in life? It’s not just money, success, or what you own—it’s the quality of your relationships and the people you surround yourself with. In this episode of Girl Decoded, we break down the 5 types of people everyone needs in their life and why the right friendships can completely change your mindset, personal growth, confidence, and happiness. We talk about healthy friendships, choosing the right people, building a strong support system, recognizing genuine relationships, and becoming the kind of friend you want to have in your own life. Because the people around you matter. Some people challenge the way you think. Some remind you who you are. Some bring you closer to God. Some celebrate your success without competition. And some simply make you feel safe enough to be completely yourself. If you have these people, you have something money can’t buy. 🎙️ These 5 People Make You Rich in Life | Girl Decoded Podcast #GirlDecoded #Friendship #Relationships #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #HealthyRelationships #SelfGrowth #Podcast

    These 5 People Make You Rich in Life | How to Build Better Relationships

  5. Sep 29

    How to Start Living Your Dream Life RIGHT NOW: Don't Let Your Age Stop You

    What if you're not behind in life? What if you're actually the perfect age to start living the life you've always wanted? In this episode of Girl Decoded, we're talking about how to stop letting your age dictate your life and start living in the awareness of NOW. Whether someone makes you feel too old or too young, their timeline doesn't have to become yours. We often get so caught up in regretting yesterday or worrying about tomorrow that we forget to live today. But living in alignment means being present, trusting God's plan, and having faith in His timing rather than measuring our lives against someone else's expectations. In this episode, we explore: The power of NOW: Why becoming the person you want to be starts with how you live today. The age trap: How society uses age to make us feel inadequate, behind, or as though we're running out of time. The neuroscience of aging: What research tells us about confidence, wisdom, and self-esteem in midlife and beyond. Redefining success: From J.K. Rowling and Vera Wang to Viola Davis, we explore women who achieved significant milestones later in life. Mahira Khan's pregnancy announcement at 41: Challenging expectations about when major life milestones should happen. Trusting God's timing: How to let go of regret about the past and anxiety about the future while trusting that your journey is unfolding in its own time. Reinventing yourself at any age: Whether you want to go back to school, change careers, start a business, or pursue a completely different life, your age doesn't have to stop you. You don't have to wait until you're younger, older, more confident, or more prepared. You can start today. You can pursue a new dream, make a different choice, or become an entirely different version of yourself. Your age is not a deadline. It's simply a number. You might be exactly where you need to be to begin. Welcome to Girl Decoded, where we decode the expectations that hold us back, align with what truly matters, and become the women we want to be. Subscribe for more conversations about personal growth, self-worth, faith, relationships, and becoming the person you were meant to be. #GirlDecoded #AgeIsJustANumber #PersonalGrowth #DreamLife #TrustGodsTiming #SelfWorth #WomenOver40 #Reinvention #LiveInThePresent

  6. Sep 22

    6 Levels of Friendship & Red Flags: Not Every Friend Gets the Same Access to You

    Not every friend gets the same access to you. In this episode of Girl Decoded, we’re talking about the different levels of friendship and why having boundaries around access doesn’t make you cold—it makes you intentional. We break down our 6 levels of friendship, how people can move up or down those levels, and how to recognize when someone has earned deeper access to your life versus when it’s time to create distance. We’re also talking about friendship red flags, how the people around us influence who we become, and why you really can become like the people you spend the most time with. From mirror neurons and the energy of our environments to the friends who keep us grounded, motivated, and aligned with our values, your circle matters more than you think. In this episode, we talk about: • The 6 levels of friendship and access• Why not every friend should have the same access to you• How people move up or down your friendship levels• Friendship red flags you shouldn't ignore• How your environment can influence your mindset and behavior• Mirror neurons and why we naturally pick up on the people around us• Why the right friends can help keep you aligned with who you’re becoming• How to protect your peace without completely cutting people off• Why choosing your circle is an important part of personal growth Your friendships are part of your environment—and your environment is shaping you. So the question isn't just “Are they a good friend?” It's also: “What version of me is this friendship creating?” Welcome to Girl Decoded—a podcast about becoming the woman you actually want to be, not the woman you were conditioned to be. Decode. Align. Become. #GirlDecoded #Friendship #FriendshipAdvice #FriendshipRedFlags #HealthyFriendships #Boundaries #PersonalGrowth #SelfWorth #Relationships

  7. Sep 15

    The Psychology of Mean Girls: Queen Bees, Exclusion & What Every Mom Should Know

    Why does being excluded hurt so much? And what happens when the “mean girl” dynamic follows us from the schoolyard into adulthood? In this episode of Girl Decoded, we’re unpacking the psychology behind mean girls, queen bees, social hierarchies, exclusion, and the need to belong—and why these experiences can have such a lasting impact on how we see ourselves. We’re also talking about something that matters deeply as mothers: our daughters will experience these dynamics too. We can’t necessarily prevent them from encountering a queen bee, being left out, or experiencing friendship drama—but we can help them build the confidence, self-worth, and emotional security to navigate it without losing themselves. We talk about: Why exclusion hurts so deeply The psychology behind “mean girl” and queen bee behavior Social hierarchies and why girls compete for status Why mean-girl dynamics don’t always end in high school What to do when someone clearly doesn’t like you How our own experiences shape the way we parent our daughters How to teach girls confidence without teaching them to become hard or mean Helping our daughters understand that rejection doesn't define their worth Raising girls who don't shrink themselves to be accepted Because the goal isn't to teach our daughters how to win the social hierarchy. It’s teaching them that they don't need to. Welcome to Girl Decoded—a podcast about becoming the woman you actually want to be, not the woman you were conditioned to be. Decode. Align. Become. #GirlDecoded #MeanGirls #QueenBee #GirlFriendships #ParentingGirls #RaisingDaughters #Motherhood #Confidence #SelfWorth #Boundaries #GirlsAndFriendships

  8. Sep 8

    Why People Want to See You Fail | Haters, Projection & Islamophobia

    Why do people hate you when they don't even know you? And what happens when their opinions start making you question yourself? In this episode of Girl Decoded, we’re talking about haters, projection, Islamophobia, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes people’s reactions to you have more to do with them than they ever did with you. We talk about why people project their fears, insecurities, and values onto others—and why being triggered by someone's words can sometimes be an invitation to look inward. We also get personal about Islamophobia, wearing hijab, being misunderstood, and learning to let people be wrong about you. You don't have to constantly explain yourself, defend your choices, or earn someone else's approval for the things that are rooted in your faith and your relationship with God. And what happens when the judgment comes from people who look like you? We talk about the importance of supporting other women—especially brown and Muslim women—and what it means for us and the generations of girls coming after us. Because sometimes the biggest threat isn't the hate itself. It's letting someone else's opinion knock you out of alignment with who you're becoming. You don't have to convince everyone of who you are.You don't have to make everyone understand you.And you don't have to let someone else's fear scare you away from your purpose. Let them be wrong about you. Stay aligned. Keep becoming. Welcome to Girl Decoded.Decode. Align. Become. #GirlDecoded #Haters #Projection #Islamophobia #MuslimWomen #Hijab #SelfWorth #SelfGrowth #PersonalGrowth #WomenEmpowerment #Purpose #Faith #Spirituality #God #SelfDiscovery #Confidence #Boundaries #BecomingHer

  9. Sep 1

    Decentering Is the New Self-Care: How to Stop Making Other People the Center of Your Life

    What if self-care isn’t about adding more to your routine—but about finally taking yourself out of the background? In this episode of Girl Decoded, we’re unpacking what it really means to decenter other people and put yourself back at the center of your own life. We talk about people-pleasing, overthinking how others perceive you, seeking validation, and the subtle ways we can make relationships, partners, friends, or other people’s expectations the organizing force of our lives. Decentering doesn’t mean becoming selfish or caring less. It means learning to care about others without abandoning yourself in the process. ✨ In this episode, we explore: What “decentering” actually meansWhy we become so focused on other people’s opinions and needsThe connection between people-pleasing and losing yourselfHow to stop making relationships the center of your identitySetting boundaries without guiltReclaiming your attention, energy, and prioritiesWhat it looks like to choose yourself without becoming self-centeredThis is your reminder that your life is allowed to revolve around you, too. 🤍

  10. Aug 25

    It's Nice to Meet Me - How to Level Up Your Life and Become the New Version of You

    **It’s nice to meet me. 🤍**Sometimes becoming the person you want to be means realizing you can’t keep living as the person you used to be.The version of you who people knew.The version of you who played small.The version of you who needed everyone’s approval.The version of you who was simply surviving.You’re allowed to outgrow her.This episode is about intentionally creating a new version of yourself — not by becoming someone else, but by finally becoming more *you*.Maybe it’s time you met her. ✨#GirlDecoded #ItsNiceToMeetMe #BecomingYou #NewVersionOfYou #SelfGrowth #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #SelfDiscovery #HealingJourney #BecomingHer #alignment #lifeadvice #motivation #levelup

  11. Aug 18

    Nice Girls Finish Last - The Truth About People Pleasing & Setting Boundaries - Girl Decoded Podcast

    What if being the “nice girl” is actually keeping you stuck? In our first episode of Girl Decoded, we’re decoding the truth behind “nice girls finish last” — from people pleasing and struggling to set boundaries to constantly putting everyone else before yourself. We’re talking about why so many women were taught to be agreeable, accommodating, and “good” at the expense of their own needs, and what happens when you finally stop living for everyone else’s approval.If you’ve ever felt like you give too much, struggle to say no, feel guilty for setting boundaries, or wonder why being a good person sometimes leaves you feeling drained — this conversation is for you. Girl Decoded is about unlearning what no longer serves us, getting aligned, and becoming the healthiest version of ourselves. ✨ Decode. Align. Become. Subscribe for more conversations about people pleasing, boundaries, self-worth, relationships, personal growth, purpose, and becoming the new version of you. #GirlDecoded #NiceGirlsFinishLast #PeoplePleasing #SettingBoundaries #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth

  • 11 Episodes

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For the girl who wants to live in alignment with her purpose. Girl Decoded is about unlearning the patterns and conditioning that keep us stuck, shifting our mindset, and doing the inner work to create a life that feels aligned. It’s about coming back to yourself, reconnecting with your purpose and your soul, and becoming the healthiest, most authentic version of who you were meant to be.

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  • Creator
    Bisma Parvez and Angela Raza
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bisma Parvez and Angela Raza
  • Show Website
    Girl Decoded