You Didn't Miss A Beat

About This Episode In this episode I chat with Alana Melene Williamson, Author, Artist and Educator and if you can believe it this mama is so much more than that! Alana Melene Williamson is a writer, educator, and former professional dancer whose 20-year career in movement shaped her deep understanding of embodiment, expression, and presence. Her work has extended across performance, choreography, teaching, and entrepreneurial spaces, all rooted in a lifelong devotion to creativity and human expression. She now lives in the mountains with her husband and two sons, where she is devoted to motherhood, writing, and a continually unfolding faith journey. As a first-time author of 1000 Iterations of Self, she explores identity, transition, and the quiet becoming that unfolds when one season closes and another begins. Her words are shaped by lived experience—years in the discipline of dance, seasons of rebuilding, and a faith that has become the grounding force of her life. Through her writing and teaching, she invites others into deeper honesty with themselves and a living encounter with God. Episode Highlights Alana’s role in my shift from self-love journey self-love adventure Alana’s deep love for dance from childhood How dance can feel like a love hate relationship with your body When you are ready for something it will come to you…you are not too late Forgiveness can come in waves Birthing the stories we share Resources How to connect with Alana - https://linktr.ee/alanawilliamson Check out self-love tools over on Instagram with @lovethosevibesbox Sneak Peek Emails - https://canva.link/lovethosevibes tap the community note and drop your first name and email address in the form to get a heads up on new episodes and a tool that goes with these weekly episodes. A Note from Grace I truly believe that the people who are meant to share our path will come when they are meant to arrive. For me, Alana was one of those people. I had no idea how ready I was for healing and growth until she invited me to step into both. ⚠️ Disclaimer: I'm not a therapist, coach, or mental health professional. I’m just a woman who's done a lot of inner work and wants to share what's helped me. The same goes for my guests. While some may have professional certifications, in this space, they will bring their own wisdom and lived experience to the conversation, but their opinions and perspectives are their own and should not be taken as professional advice, and may not always reflect the perspectives of me, your host. Nothing on this podcast is professional advice. It's personal experience, open conversations, and a whole lot of heart. If you're going through something serious, please reach out to a licensed professional who can truly support you. Connect with Grace: Instagram: @chartingselflovepod @mamagraciewithlove Website: https://canva.link/lovethosevibes 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-charting-self-love-podcast/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2fkH74Q4rLfRTiByZ9jucq Did you connect with this episode? Leave a review and share it with someone who needs it!