Muse Yourself | Real talk on self-love and starting over

What if the most challenging chapter of your life was actually the portal to the most incredible transformation? If you’ve ever felt like it’s too late to begin again, or like the thought of letting joy in again after loss is just too much - you need to hear this episode.Hi Muses,This week I’m joined by Clinical Hypnotherapist Dolina Hendry, and Activation Method Practitioner Abi Hendry, hosts of the ‘How to Reign when it’s Raining’ Podcast.With extensive experience in helping women recover from trauma and PTSD, and more than a decade of combined experience in hypnotherapy, NLP, and somatic healing, Abi and Dolina are helping women move beyond survival mode, release old patterns, and create their next chapter with clarity and intention.Expect a conversation packed with insights on:* Rewriting your story at any age - why it’s NEVER too late* Abi’s own story of loss, refusing to be defined by trauma, and how it’s lead to her most aligned, expansive chapter yet* How subconscious re-programming through hypnosis, breathwork and nervous system regulation play a huge role in healing, and where we can begin* The power of combining science with spirituality for lasting transformation* What it means to live boldly, bravely, and unapologetically yourselfAnd SO much more!Let this episode lead the way for you to stop holding back, trust yourself, and finally start asking the question… “how GOOD can life get?”Until next time XCONNECT with Abi & DolinaAbi & Dolina are the Mumma–daughter duo behind How to Reign When it’s Raining - the podcast for women who know they’re meant for more.They help women silence self-doubt, rebuild self-trust and stop playing small, blending subconscious rewiring, hypnotherapy and nervous system work with bold, real conversations that actually shift your life.If you’re done overthinking, second-guessing and waiting to feel “ready”, then this is your next listen.Listen to the podcastWebsiteInstagramRESOURCES + LINKS:* GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE to join the MuseLetter list and receive a FREE 10-minute guided visualisation to help you release old identities and step into your most powerful era yet* SUBSCRIBE to my free Substack community HERE to join the conversation and receive new episodes straight to your inbox* CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE* Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

Hi Muses,How many times do you catch yourself polling other people for their opinion on your life choices? This week’s Monday Muse is your reminder - you don’t need anyone’s permission to live your life.If you constantly survey everyone else before making a decision - this episode is for you…I’m getting into:* Why you keep outsourcing your decisions* How polling others dilutes your intuition over time* Why your inner voice gets quieter every time you ignore it* How other people’s fears shape the advice they give you* What it feels like when a decision is actually right for youI’m also sharing a personal story about the moment I stopped asking for approval, and how that decision changed my life…This episode will help you reconnect to the wisdom you’ve always had and help you turn the volume back up. If you’re ready to build self-trust, quiet the outside noise, and follow that pull you’ve been feeling… this is for you.A powerful question to ask yourself this week:“What decision would I make if no one else was allowed to have an opinion?”Until next time, XRESOURCES:* GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE to join the MuseLetter list and receive a FREE 10-minute guided visualisation to help you release old identities and step into your most powerful era yet* SUBSCRIBE to my free Substack community HERE to join the conversation and receive new episodes straight to your inbox* CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE* Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

Ever feel like you’re behind in life? Maybe you thought you’d have the career, the relationship, or the stability by now - but instead you’re looking at everyone else around you and wondering if you’ve missed your chance?Hi Muses,This short solo episode of Muse Yourself is your reminder that you’re not behind - so drop the pressure of the timelines and the expectations you never actually chose…because the truth is: there is no deadline for creating the life you want.Inside this episode, you’ll hear:* Why societal timelines don’t define your worth or success* The real reason so many of us feel “behind” in our 30s and beyond (and what an absolute hot mess I was on my 30th)* A powerful reminder that it’s never too late to change direction* Why it’s not about stepping into your ‘main character energy’ but about becoming the director of the whole f**king movieIf you’ve been comparing yourself to others or spiralling about where you thought you’d be by now, this is the conversation for you…because it’s never too late to change the plot.Until next time XRESOURCES + LINKS:* GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE to join the MuseLetter list and receive a FREE 10-minute guided visualisation to help you release old identities and step into your most powerful era yet* SUBSCRIBE to my free Substack community HERE to join the conversation and receive new episodes straight to your inbox* CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE* Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

Hi Muses,If things have felt off lately, or if you feel like you’ve outgrown your life without knowing what comes next, this episode is for you.In this week’s Monday Muse I want to invite you - as we get closer to closing out the year - to reflect on the identity you’ve been living in… and whether it still fits the woman you’re becoming.Let this episode be your loving reminder that our lives will always rise - or fall - to the standards we’re setting for ourselves.So what have you been allowing yourself to settle for?In this episode, I’m exploring:* Why we can’t outperform our identity* The unconscious stories we’ve inherited about who we are and what we deserve* How low standards quietly keep us stagnant* The subtle ways we settle without even noticing* How to start choosing again - energetically and practicallyYou are allowed to choose a new story. You are allowed to raise your standards. And you are allowed to become the version of you who unapologetically f**king thrives.Reflection for the week: What story about who I am have I been carrying around with me?What truth do I choose now?Until next time XRESOURCES:* GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE to join the MuseLetter list and receive a FREE 10-minute guided visualisation to help you release old identities and step into your most powerful era yet* SUBSCRIBE to my free Substack community HERE to join the conversation and receive new episodes straight to your inbox* CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE* Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

What if you knew that the life you want - the one where you live as the most fearless, authentic, fully expressed version of you, was only one decision away?In this episode, I’m sharing the moment that reset everything for me - the choice that took me from feeling stuck, drained, and “just existing”… to rebuilding my life, traveling the world, and creating the work I was actually born to do.Because sometimes life is about making bold moves - BEFORE you feel ready. And a single action has the power to completely change the trajectory of your life. So trust your vision, follow your intuition, and say YES to the incredible life that’s waiting for you. I’m covering:* Why “good enough” isn’t good enough for the version of you who came here to live fully in her power* How one action can set in motion your biggest transformation* The mindset shift that allows you to move from survival mode into full expression* How to trust yourself even when the next step isn’t visible yetThis is your reminder that you were not put here to stay small. You were meant to live boldly, expansively, and unapologetically.So what’s your next move?Until next time Muses XPS. If this episode sparked something in you, please consider sharing it with someone!RESOURCES:* GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE to join the MuseLetter list and receive a FREE 10-minute guided visualisation to help you release old identities and step into your most powerful era yet* SUBSCRIBE to my free Substack community HERE to join the conversation and receive new episodes straight to your inbox* CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE* Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

Hi Muses,A short but powerful reminder for you in this week’s Monday Muse as we start to approach the Holiday Season - if you’ve spent years being the fixer, the peacekeeper, or the one who holds everything together for everyone else, this is the episode for you.I’m getting into why so many of us feel the need to carry what doesn’t belong to us, absorb energy that isn’t ours, how we confuse worthiness with being needed, and how reclaiming our boundaries can bring us back into our power.Inside this episode, you’ll hear:* Why we feel conditioned to carry other people’s problems* How taking on someone else’s problems not only steals your peace but also their growth* What it means to love someone without trying to save them* A grounding reflection to help you release what isn’t yours * A powerful reframe to help you protect your energy this weekThis is your permission slip to step back, breathe, and let people live their own experience - without making it your responsibility.A reflection to take into your week:Where have I been carrying that doesn’t belong to me? What would it feel like if I could let it go?If this episode supports you, please hit subscribe - it helps the show reach more women who need these conversations!Wishing you a beautiful and peaceful Monday, Muses XRESOURCES + LINKS:* GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE to join the MuseLetter list and receive a FREE 10-minute guided visualisation to help you release old identities and step into your most powerful era yet* SUBSCRIBE to my free Substack community HERE to join the conversation and receive new episodes straight to your inbox* CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE* Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

What happens when the life you thought you were meant to live doesn’t work out the way you planned…?Hi Muses,In this week’s episode I’m so excited to welcome back one of the most popular guests we’ve ever had on the show - host of The FemmeCast podcast, Visibility Healer & Coach, and my beautiful friend, Maria Rei.In this deeply honest conversation, we’re exploring what it really takes to let go of old identities, release what’s no longer aligned, and start over - whether it’s by choice or because life’s thrown you some unexpected plot twists…We’re covering:* The messy middle of turning endings into aligned new beginnings - how to stop clinging on to an old identity and start actively choosing who we want to be* Why, and how, pain can be a portal to our next level* The scarcity mindset that keeps us holding on even when we know we need to let go, and how to stop the cycle for good* Learning to trust our inner guidance (even when it’s not logical!)* How we can learn to surrender control and trust our own intuitionAnd SO much more!This is a conversation about courage, trust, and becoming who you were always meant to be.If you’re in a season of transition, whether in relationships, love, or career, I hope this episode reminds you that endings aren’t failures - they’re your invitation to your next chapter.P.S. You can find Maria’s previous episodes here:Episode 8: How to blow up your life, start over, and master self-love along the way, with Relationship Mentor Maria ReiEpisode 14: Understanding Narcissism: How to Break Toxic Relationship Patterns with relationship mentor Maria ReiUntil next time XRESOURCES + LINKS:* Listen to Maria’s podcast HERE Connect with her on Instagram HERE and get your FREE 3-part meditation series HERE * GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE to join the MuseLetter list and receive a FREE 10-minute guided visualisation to help you release old identities and step into your most powerful era yet* SUBSCRIBE to my free Substack community HERE to join the conversation and receive new episodes straight to your inbox* CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE* Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

Hi Muses,This weeks Monday Muse episode is your sign to show up, speak up, and choose yourself - fully and unapologetically.I’m sharing some personal reflections on why the days of having to be ‘chosen’ to be seen, published, or successful are DONE, and why the real power is now in choosing yourself. Which, let’s be honest, we’ve known for a while…but it never hurts to have a reminder.Whether you’ve been waiting for someone to notice your work, offer you the opportunity, or validate your next move - consider this your nudge to STOP waiting and start becoming the author of your own story. Because I’ve got news for you…you now live in a world where you can give YOURSELF the platform. And you were always meant to be the main character.Until next time XRESOURCES + LINKS:* SUBSCRIBE to my free Substack community HERE to join the conversation and receive new episodes straight to your inbox* GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE to join the MuseLetter list and receive a FREE 10-minute guided visualisation to help you release old identities and step into your most powerful era yet* CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE* Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

Download your free Human Design chart HERE“There is so much peace that comes when you stop trying to fit into someone else’s blueprint…if we all really allowed ourselves to step into our own genius and stop trying to be like everyone else - the world would change”Hi Muses,I have a question for you…How would your life change if you could learn to honour your natural energy flow instead of fighting it?In this week’s episode, I’m talking to Human Design reader and intuitive healer, Dayna Faye, for an incredible conversation about discovering our unique energetic blueprint, and why truly understanding our own natural design is the key to attracting more ease, flow, and aligned opportunities into our lives…We’re getting into:* What Human Design actually is (and why it’s not just another personality test)* The five main Human Design energy types - Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector & Reflector, how to know which one you are, and what it means for you* Why, and how, learning to work with your design brings more ease, freedom, and alignment* How understanding your chart can help you fully understand yourself, release self-judgment and finally feel “enough” exactly as you are* The 2027 energetic shift and what it means for all of usAnd so much more!Whether you’re brand new to Human Design or already down the rabbit hole, this episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and finally understanding all the incredible and unique things that make you, YOU. This was so much fun to record, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did…until next time, Muses! XPS: If you don’t already have your chart you can download it for free at the link above!RESOURCES + LINKS:* Click HERE for the chance to win a FREE Human Design chart reading with Dayna. You can also connect through her website HERE or on Instagram HERE* GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE to join the MuseLetter list and receive a FREE 10-minute guided visualisation to help you release old identities and step into your most powerful era yet* SUBSCRIBE to my free Substack community HERE to receive new episodes straight to your inbox* CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE* Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

Sometimes losing something… is the beginning of everything.This is a love letter to all the versions of us who have ever had to find a reason to keep going…and to you, if you’re standing on the edge of your new beginning. Hi Muses, welcome back to a brand new season of Muse Yourself.This episode is a little different…as we kick off a new season and I know so many gorgeous new souls have joined us, I really wanted to take you back to the beginning - before the podcast, before this amazing community - and share the story of how Muse Yourself really began.This is a story I’ve never fully shared before, but it’s one that changed everything for me. And if you’ve ever felt scared of what’s next, I hope this episode can also serve as a loving reminder that you don’t have to wait for everything to fall apart before you can change direction.You don’t have to wait for something to end, before you have permission to create a new beginning…and you don’t ever need permission to choose yourself. Sometimes life is about letting the magic lead…taking the leap, and trusting that you’ll be caught.Thank you so much for being in my world XRESOURCES + LINKS:* GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE to join the MuseLetter list and receive a FREE 10-minute guided visualisation to help you release old identities and step into your most powerful era yet* SUBSCRIBE to my free Substack community HERE to receive new episodes straight to your inbox* CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE * Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

“The universe will never give you peace in something you’re not meant to settle in.”This week’s Monday Muse is a reminder to check in with yourself as we step into the final months of 2025…If you’ve been feeling uneasy, restless, or out of alignment, consider this an invitation to start listening to your own voice, honouring your own needs, and taking back your time and energy before the year ends.Change isn’t easy…but staying stuck in a life that doesn’t feel like yours is so much harder.Happy Monday, Muses XRESOURCES:* Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss Season 3 launching next month, with powerful guest conversations you absolutely won’t want to miss! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify* Join my free Substack community HERE for first access to new episodes, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes updates. * WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

If you’re feeling stuck in that “in-between” stage of life where things feel a little messy, uncertain, or completely out of your control, you’re not alone. In this episode of Muse Yourself, I’m getting into what it really means to trust the journey when the next step isn’t clear. If you’re navigating uncertainty, waiting for clarity, or wondering how to keep moving forward when nothing feels certain, I hope this conversation will help you find peace in the process.You’ll learn:* What “trust the process” really means (and why it’s so hard to do).* Why going into ‘figuring it out’ mode only creates more noise and fear* Practical ways to stay grounded when life feels uncertain.* How to embrace the messy middle as part of your transformation. * Mindset shifts that help you stop resisting and start trusting.This episode is for anyone who’s in a transition, feels lost or behind, or simply wants to remember that uncertainty can still lead to growth, clarity, and purpose.Until next time XRESOURCES:* Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode:Apple Podcasts | Spotify* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE* FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM HERE* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

What if you walked away from it all?The job, the salary, the prestige…to chase a life that actually felt like your own?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Maddy Reynolds, a professional trail runner who left her high-flying career at Goldman Sachs in Sydney and moved to the French Alps to pursue her athletic dreams. We dive into her journey of walking away from a life that looked perfect on paper, overcoming societal expectations, and building a radically different life rooted in purpose, presence, and passion.TOPICS WE COVER:* Why Maddy left a “dream job” in finance to chase something more meaningful* The identity crisis that comes with starting over abroad* The challenges (and gifts) of living in a new country and culture* Her near-death rafting accident and how it reshaped her perspective* Reclaiming your narrative around success, purpose, and identity* The power of following your intuition—even when it makes no sense on paper* What it really means to build a life that truly feels like yoursAnd SO much more!This episode is for anyone who’s ever asked: Is this it? If you’ve felt the nudge to start over, crave more freedom, or you’ve been looking for permission to completely reinvent your life, and your definition of success, this conversation is for you.Until next time XPS: It would mean the absolute world to me if you would share this episode with one other person you think would love it! Resources & Links:* Read Maddy’s Substack HERE* Connect with Maddy on Instagram HERE* SUBSCRIBE to Muse Yourself wherever you get your podcasts!Apple Podcasts | Spotify* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY: HERE⁠⁠ * WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

Have you been waiting for clarity before taking your next step? What if waiting to feel ‘ready’ is actually the thing holding you back from the life you’re meant to create…? In this episode, I break down why clarity isn’t the starting point and why waiting to feel ready could be the very thing holding you back…You’ll learn:* How to take action even when you don’t have everything figured out* Why waiting for clarity can keep you stuck in fear and indecision* Practical strategies to move forward confidently, no matter how uncertain things feelThis is your permission slip to let go of the pressure to have it all mapped out, start trusting that whisper, and evolve your vision as you evolve.PS. I’d love to hear what came up for you after listening to this episode - You can always find me over on Substack, where I share more behind the scenes, bonus episodes, and musings I don’t post anywhere else. Until next time XIf you’d like to support the show but you’re not in a position to commit to a paid subscription you can buy me a coffee just by clicking HERE!RESOURCES:* Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode:Apple Podcasts | Spotify* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

Morning, Muses…Welcome back to the ‘Monday Muse,’ my brand new mini, mini, podcast series!I know so many of us have mixed feelings going into a new week - or maybe you just straight up dread it - especially if you’re not where you want to be right now.I get it.So every Monday morning you’re now going to wake up to a little voice note, just from me to you. Think of it as a mini, mini podcast - or the voice note you get from your best friend that puts a smile on your face even on the shittiest of days.A 5-minute reminder, from me to you, of just how powerful you are. How capable you are. Of how much power you have to create change in your life.And to remind you that you’re not on your own, whatever this week throws at you.These episodes were previously only available as an exclusive for my e-mail subscribers but I loved recording them so much I wanted to publish them on the podcast too - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss any!Thank you so much for being here…PS. If you enjoyed this please remember to send it to someone!REFLECTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:* Where have I not been prioritising, or protecting, my own peace?* What do I need to stop carrying that was never mine to carry?* What would I give myself permission to do - or stop doing - if I truly believed that my peace is worth protecting, and not something I have to earn?MANTRA FOR THIS WEEK:“My peace is non-negotiable. I no longer trade it for approval or acceptance.”If you’d like to support the show but you’re not in a position to commit to a paid subscription you can buy me a coffee just by clicking HERE!RESOURCES:* Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode:Apple Podcasts | Spotify* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

What if the version of you that barely made it through could see everything you’ve become…?I have such a powerful conversation for you this week. Amber Kliphouse - bestselling author of ‘Clean Start: A Teen Mom’s Journey from Suicide Survivor to Real Estate Investor’ - is sharing her story of incredible resilience, strength, and the power of new beginnings. If you’re in a season of reinvention or healing — this one is for you. Get ready to feel cracked open in the most powerful way.After surviving multiple suicide attempts, Amber left a toxic home environment at just 16, became pregnant at 17, and lost her son’s father to suicide at just 18. While so many would have let this be their story, Amber had built a thriving business for herself and her son by the time she was 20, and has since gone on to become a successful real estate investor and author of a bestselling book helping women all over the world make their own ‘clean start.’In this incredible conversation we’re getting into:* What it means to truly start over — again and again* Navigating grief while raising a child solo* Building a successful business from scratch (with zero belief in yourself)* The messy, beautiful journey of healing and learning to mother yourself* Why quitting alcohol became another clean start — and what came next* The power of love, self-worth, and rewriting your story on your own termsThis is more than an interview — it’s a reminder that no matter how dark things get, we can choose a different path. I hope Amber’s honesty, strength, and open heart will leave you as moved as I was.Until next time…RESOURCES:* Grab Amber’s book ‘Clean Start’ HERE* Follow Amber on Instagram * Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode: Apple Podcasts | Spotify* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠If you’d like to support the show but you’re not in a position to commit to a paid subscription you can buy me a coffee just by clicking HERE! Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

“Without receiving, there is no overflow - only survival mode.”Morning, Muses…Welcome back to the ‘Monday Muse,’ my brand new mini, mini, podcast series!I know so many of us have mixed feelings going into a new week - or maybe you just straight up dread it - especially if you’re not where you want to be right now.I get it.So every Monday morning you’re now going to wake up to a little voice note, just from me to you. Think of it as a mini, mini podcast - or the voice note you get from your best friend that puts a smile on your face even on the shittiest of days.A 5-minute reminder, from me to you, of just how powerful you are. How capable you are. Of how much power you have to create change in your life.And to remind you that you’re not on your own, whatever this week throws at you.These episodes were previously only available as an exclusive for my e-mail subscribers but I loved recording them so much I wanted to publish them on the podcast too - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss any!Thank you so much for being here…PS. If you enjoyed this please remember to send it to someone!REFLECTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:* Where do I not believe I’m worthy of being supported?* What do I believe receiving says about who I am?* What would change if I could remember that allowing myself to receive is what lets me pour into others?MANTRA FOR THIS WEEK:“It is safe to allow myself to receive fully, knowing that what flows to me will flow through me in even greater ways.”If you’d like to support the show but you’re not in a position to commit to a paid subscription you can buy me a coffee just by clicking HERE!RESOURCES:* Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode:Apple Podcasts | Spotify* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

“What would it feel like to fully trust that I can’t ever get it wrong..?”Morning, Muses…Welcome back to the ‘Monday Muse,’ my brand new mini, mini, podcast series!I know so many of us have mixed feelings going into a new week - or maybe you just straight up dread it - especially if you’re not where you want to be right now.I get it.So every Monday morning you’re now going to wake up to a little voice note, just from me to you. Think of it as a mini, mini podcast - or the voice note you get from your best friend that puts a smile on your face even on the shittiest of days.A 5-minute reminder, from me to you, of just how powerful you are. How capable you are. Of how much power you have to create change in your life.And to remind you that you’re not on your own, whatever this week throws at you.These episodes were previously only available as an exclusive for my e-mail subscribers but I loved recording them so much I wanted to publish them on the podcast too - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss any!Thank you so much for being here…PS. If you enjoyed this please remember to send it to someone!REFRAME AND MANTRA FOR THIS WEEK:“I trust that my desires are divine directions. There are no detours, everything is leading me to exactly where I was always meant to go. This is MY story, it is not possible for me to get it wrong.”*REFLECTION PROMPTS FROM THIS EPISODE:* Where have I been judging a past version of me, wondering if I should have done things differently?* What would it feel like to fully trust that I can’t ever get it wrong?If you’d like to support the show but you’re not in a position to commit to a paid subscription you can buy me a coffee just by clicking HERE!RESOURCES:* Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode:Apple Podcasts | Spotify* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

“What do you do when you feel like you’ve outgrown the person you thought you were supposed to be?”In this episode I’m reflecting on some of my own experiences around identity shifts, talking about how we can start shedding old versions of ourselves, and what it actually looks like to follow your intuition when it leads you somewhere completely different than you’d planned.I’m also sharing the exciting evolution of Muse Yourself, what’s lighting me up right now, and why I’ve been making some big - uncomfortable - moves behind the scenes to fully step into this next phase. If you’ve been feeling ALL the discomfort in the messy middle of your reinvention season, this episode is for you!TOPICS WE’RE COVERING:* What we do when we outgrow the version of ourselves we thought we wanted to be* Navigating discomfort, uncertainty, and massive growth* Surrendering old stories so we can hear where we’re being guided next* Trusting our OWN intuition* How I’m learning to show up differently this year and why we need to INVEST in our future selvesThis episode is really an invitation to get honest with ourselves and ask:* What old identities are we still clinging to?* What if this is the season that could change everything?Come reflect with me—and if it resonates, I’d love to hear what’s coming up for you. You can always find me over on Substack, where I share more behind the scenes, bonus episodes, and musings I don’t post anywhere else.Until next time XIf you’d like to support the show but you’re not in a position to commit to a paid subscription you can buy me a coffee just by clicking HERE!RESOURCES:* Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode:Apple Podcasts | Spotify* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

“Boundaries aren’t walls…they’re filters.”Morning, Muses…Welcome back to the ‘Monday Muse,’ my brand new mini, mini, podcast series!I know so many of us have mixed feelings going into a new week - or maybe you just straight up dread it - especially if you’re not where you want to be right now.I get it.So every Monday morning you’re now going to wake up to a little voice note, just from me to you. Think of it as a mini, mini podcast - or the voice note you get from your best friend that puts a smile on your face even on the shittiest of days.A 5-minute reminder, from me to you, of just how powerful you are. How capable you are. Of how much power you have to create change in your life.And to remind you that you’re not on your own, whatever this week throws at you.These episodes were previously only available as an exclusive for my e-mail subscribers but I loved recording them so much I wanted to publish them on the podcast too - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss any!Thank you so much for being here…PS. If you enjoyed this please remember to send it to someone!REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEK:* You don’t owe ANYONE unlimited access to your energy.* You’re allowed to say no - WITHOUT explaining yourself.* Protecting your peace is a priority - NOT a luxury.* It’s ok to pause before replying!* The right people will never require you to deplete or abandon yourself.*REFLECTION PROMPTS FROM THIS EPISODE:* What would it look like to honour my OWN energy today?* What would change if I fully believed I’m worthy of protecting my peace?If you’d like to support the show but you’re not in a position to commit to a paid subscription you can buy me a coffee just by clicking HERE!RESOURCES:* Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode:Apple Podcasts | Spotify* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe