Muse Yourself | How To Reinvent Your Life From The Inside Out

What if you could walk away from it all and start again?Hi Muses,In this episode of Muse Yourself, I’m joined by writer and speaker Lane Scott-Jones. Lane is a Pushcart Prize-nominated writer, speaker, and the voice behind Second Rodeo, a Substack newsletter about reinvention and lifestyle design. Her writing has been published in Longreads, Good Grit, the Nashville Scene, and she’s been a featured speaker at events hosted by TEDx, Creative Mornings, Soho House, and more - and today she’s joining me for a refreshingly honest conversation about reinvention, systematically dismantling everything to start over on your OWN terms, and redesigning your life, one experiment at a time.After the end of her marriage Lane did something so many of us fantasise about - she sold everything she owned, packed a suitcase, began travelling the world full-time..and has lived out of a carry-on ever since. This isn’t just a story about a change of location, but a complete dismantling of the beliefs, expectations, and “default paths” so many of us have been living by, and what’s on the other side when we FINALLY start asking: “Am I living the life I’ve chosen? Or the one I’ve been told to choose?”Together, we’re talking about:* Why so many of us follow a life blueprint we never consciously chose* The quiet grief of losing touch with your own inner knowing* How reinvention doesn’t have to be reckless - it can be intentional and strategic* Why travel can be a powerful gateway to rebuilding self-trust* Letting go of the need for permission, approval, or certainty* The fear of being seen trying - and why it keeps so many women stuck* Redefining success, safety, and stability on your own termsThis conversation is for anyone who feels the pull toward a different kind of life - one that might not make sense to everyone else, but feels deeply true to you. You don’t need a crisis to begin again. You don’t need to have it all figured out.And never forget…you’re allowed to want more.Until next time XRESOURCES + LINKS:* Learn more about Lane through her website HERE Find her on Instagram HERE and follow her travel diaries on Substack 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

What happens when life ends a chapter in a way you didn’t choose?Hi Muses,In this incredibly honest and moving conversation, I’m joined by Hollywood based critically acclaimed author Zara Barrie to talk about grief, loss, healing, and what it really means to let the light in again when life breaks you apart. Zara is former senior writer for Elite Daily & Go Magazine, once described to ABC News as ‘Sex and the City’s grittier younger sister,’ and has featured in The Cut, The Skinny Confidential, Cosmopolitan, The View, and more.We’re exploring how endings - whether through bereavement, divorce, career loss, or identity collapse - can leave us simultaneously craving a fresh start and terrified of opening our hearts again.This episode isn’t just about grief after losing someone you love. It’s about any ending that changed you - and how healing doesn’t always look the way we were taught it would…and that’s ok.We’re talking about:* Why grief often makes us close ourselves off from joy, love, and connection* The fear of loss that can develop after heartbreak, bereavement, or trauma* Why healing isn’t linear - and why you’re not doing it “wrong”* Letting go of the version of you that existed before everything changed* Why Western culture struggles so much with grief and endings* How creativity, storytelling, podcasts, and art can quite literally save us* The power of sharing your story before you’ve “figured it all out”* Learning to hold grief and gratitude, pain and hope, at the same timeWe also talk about surrender, control, and why trying to micromanage life after loss can actually keep us stuck - plus the practices that help us feel safe enough to open again, including writing, visualization, and EFT tapping.If you’ve ever felt afraid to let joy back in…If you’re navigating an ending you didn’t choose…If you’re in the messy middle and wondering how to move forward without betraying what you’ve lost…This conversation will make you feel seen, understood, and far less alone.Get comfortable. This one is exactly what you’ve been needing.Until next time XRESOURCES + LINKS:* Connect with Zara on Instagram HERE and Substack 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

What does it really mean to choose a child-free life by choice in a world that still equates womanhood with motherhood?Hi Muses,In this powerful - and deeply validating - episode I’m joined by Wilmarie Hernandez, a coach and creator who supports women navigating life without children - intentionally, unapologetically, and on their own terms.We’re exploring what it looks like to redefine womanhood, honour your inner knowing, and design a life that reflects who you truly are - not who society expects you to be.This conversation is for any woman questioning traditional timelines, feeling pressure around motherhood, or carving out a life that doesn’t follow the script.In this episode, we explore:* What it means to be child-free by choice - and why this path deserves celebration, not justification* Knowing you don’t want children from a young age and learning to trust that inner voice* Navigating dating and relationships as a child-free woman* How choosing a child-free life can expand freedom, creativity, travel, and possibility* The emotional impact of societal pressure, family expectations, and internalised guilt* How friendships can shift when your life path looks different - and how to navigate it with compassion* Healing the mother wound and sisterhood wound to build deeper, safer connections with other women* Redefining success, fulfilment, and purpose beyond traditional milestones* Creating a life that feels aligned, expansive, and deeply your ownWilmarie also shares her own journey - from growing up in a traditional culture, to finding love, building a marriage rooted in shared values, and designing a location-independent life filled with meaning, connection, and choice.This episode is a reminder that there is no one right way to be a woman - and that your path is valid simply because it’s yours.✨ If you’ve ever felt different, questioned the narrative, or needed permission to choose yourself - this conversation is for you.Until next time XRESOURCES + LINKS:* Connect with Wilmarie 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 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 didn’t need to see the entire path ahead before you took the first step?Hi Muses,I have such an incredible episode for you this week…I’m joined by IFBB bodybuilding pro, serial entrepreneur, and host of the hit podcast Boss Bitch Radio, Diane Flores, to explore reinvention, mental health, self-worth, and what becomes possible when you finally decide you’re worth taking care of.Diane became a single mum at just 16, raising two children alone by 19, living on food stamps, and navigating life largely without support. Despite everything stacked against her, she knew that she was meant for more than just surviving.That inner knowing led her through multiple reinventions: from discovering fitness as a lifeline for her mental health, competing in 16(!) bodybuilding shows, starting an unexpected pole-fitness business with no experience, to building a thriving fitness empire and coaching thousands of women through powerful physical and identity transformations.In this conversation, Diane shares how movement became a form of mental health care, how exercise helped her come off antidepressants, and how learning to take care of her body completely changed how she showed up as a mother, a business owner, and a woman.This episode is a powerful reminder that:* You don’t need the full plan to begin* Confidence is built through action, not perfection* Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish - it’s the foundation of everythingIf you’re in a season of change, feeling stuck, or craving a version of yourself that feels stronger, calmer, and more aligned - this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.What You’ll Hear in This Episode* Diane’s journey from teenage motherhood and survival mode to purpose-driven success and building an empire that’s helped thousands of women* How exercise became her most powerful mental health tool* Why movement increases our capacity to handle stress* The surprising business that became her first domino moment* How the transformation reaches FAR beyond our bodies when we finally start taking care of ourselves* Why we DON’T need confidence to start * The identity shifts that happen when we finally put ourselves back on our own to-do listIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs permission to take the first step - even without knowing where it leads.And if you’re ready to start seeing yourself as someone worth taking care of, this episode is your reminder: you don’t need to EARN the right to put yourself first.Until next time XRESOURCES + LINKS:* Listen to Diane’s podcast HERE and connect with her 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 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

This episode is for the woman who’s been evolving quietly, making small shifts, choosing herself in new ways, and learning to trust her own timeline…Hi Muses,In this final Monday Muse of the year, I’m sharing a reminder that your growth doesn’t have to be loud to be real…it doesn’t have to be dramatic…and it definitely doesn’t have to be tied to the calendar. If you’re closing out the year softly, and with intention, this episode is for you…I’m getting into:* the power of slow, quiet, internal growth* honouring our pace without comparison* letting go of pressure to end the year with a “big win”* trusting that our dreams don’t have a deadline* choosing soft endings and self-love over hustle* remembering that we can begin again anytime, in any momentAs you step into a new year, let this be your reminder that you are exactly where you’re meant to be - and your evolution is unfolding exactly as it should - even if it’s happening beneath the surface.And thank you so much for being part of my world this year…I promise you, the magic is only just beginning.Until next year 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

This episode is your reminder - no matter the season - that you never need to justify your path, your choices, or the season of life you’re in. Hi Muses,If you’ve ever felt yourself shrink around certain people, fall back into old versions of yourself, or worry about being misunderstood, the conversation on this week’s Monday Muse mini-episode is for you. Whether you’re reconnecting with family, travelling, or navigating environments that test your growth, consider this your invitation to take a breath… a permission slip to stay anchored in who you’re becoming - not who others expect you to be.While this message lands with extra relevance around the holidays, it’s a powerful reminder to carry with you all year long: your life is yours. Your timeline is yours. Your vision is yours. And you don’t need to explain your choices to anyone in order for them to be valid, meaningful, or aligned.Expect a calm, empowering dose of perspective to help you stay grounded, trust yourself, and move through any room - at any time of year - with confidence and peace.In this episode, you’ll learn:* How to stay connected to yourself around others* Why you don’t need to explain or justify your life choices* How to avoid slipping back into old versions of yourself* A grounding reframe for family dynamics and familiar environments* A powerful reminder for owning your path with confidence* How to honour the season you’re in - without guiltIf you’re choosing a different path for your life while also navigating family time this month, and need a calm, grounded mindset to see you through - this is the episode for you.PS. If this episode spoke to you, please make sure you’re subscribed so we can reach more women who need these conversations 🖤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’re closer to a breakthrough than you realise..?Hi Muses,This week I’m reflecting on why it’s so important to remember just how quickly things can turn around - even when it feels like EVERYTHING is going against us - and why what’s on the other side has the potential to be better than you could ever imagine…or to quote Marilyn Monroe: “Things fall apart so that better things can fall together”If you’re in need of a pick-me-up, a little inspiration or just need a loving reminder to keep going, this episode is for you!I’m covering:* Why even the hardest seasons hold the potential for rapid change* How to shift your perspective when everything feels like it’s falling apart* A powerful reminder that you may be just one decision, one connection, or one opportunity away from things completely turning around* How to hold onto hope and possibility even when you can’t see the next step yetThis is your reminder that life doesn’t have to take years to shift. We can change the plot anytime.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

What if I told you that you don’t need to wait for things to fall apart, before you can change direction..?Hi Muses,In this Monday Muse mini-episode, I’m exploring why we DON’T need a crisis or a rock-bottom moment to choose a new direction in life. We can create a new beginning in ANY moment - for no other reason than something inside of us is ready for more…This episode invites you into a softer, more intentional form of reinvention. One where our evolution is led by desire, curiosity, and self-trust - not chaos. We talk about micro-pivots, aligned decisions, listening to your intuition, and giving yourself full permission to step into the life you know you’re meant to create.Inside you’ll hear reflections on:* Choosing a new chapter without waiting for something to fall apart* Trusting your desires as enough reason to pivot* Outgrowing old versions of yourself with love* The power of small, aligned changes that compound over time* Becoming the intentional creator of your lifeIf you’re ready to evolve into your next level with ease, alignment, and confidence, this episode is the reminder you’ve been craving.P.S. If this episode spoke to you please make sure you’re subscribed so we can reach more women who need these conversations 🖤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

Are you stuck in the same cycle of wanting your life to change…but knowing that you’re not doing anything different to actually make it happen? Hi Muses,In this short solo episode of Muse Yourself, I’m talking about about fear, comfort zones, and the choices that shape our lives - as well as reflecting on how the power of ‘small steps’ completely transformed my own life. If you’ve ever felt like fear is keeping you stuck, stopping you from becoming the person you truly want to be, this episode will give you the nudge you need to finally start taking action.Inside this episode:* Why courage - not waiting for perfect timing -changes everything* The hidden cost of staying “safe” in the familiar* How to stop waiting and start building the life you actually want* A powerful question to ask yourself when fear tries to take the driver’s seatThis isn’t about waiting for New Year’s Day or the “right moment.” It’s about deciding NOW to stop letting your fear hold you back - and becoming the version of you that your future self will thank.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review so we can keep reaching more women who are ready to rewrite their stories…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 I told you that your desires aren’t selfish…they’re actually a part of your soul’s design? Hi Muses,This week’s Monday Muse is a wake-up call for any part of you that’s stopped dreaming…and a reminder that your dreams aren’t just random - they’re guidance. And they’re there for a reason.If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting more, feared being seen, or convinced yourself it’s “safer” to not let yourself desire at all - this episode is for you.I’m covering:* Why so many of us feel unsafe admitting what we truly want* How childhood conditioning taught us that wanting more makes us “difficult,” “selfish,” or “unrealistic”* Why our nervous system shuts down desire long before we even think about taking action* How desire is actually guidance toward who we’re meant to become* The truth: our dreams aren’t the opposite of gratitude - they’re part of it* How withholding our dreams doesn’t just affect us… it affects everyone connected to usThis is your reminder that:✨ You’re allowed to dream.✨ You’re allowed to want more.✨ Your desires are not accidents - they’re invitations.If you’ve been settling, shrinking, or quietly convincing yourself you’re “fine” when something deeper is calling you… this episode will help you reconnect with the version of you who believes in possibility again.If this episode resonates, please make sure you’re subscribed - it helps the show reach more women who need these conversations. 🖤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 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