Muse Yourself | Women Who Rise

68. Decentering our age: A pep-talk for the woman afraid of aging

Ladies, let's make this the year we give as much of a fuck about our age as men do. Why do so many of us feel like we’re “running out of time” by the time we reach our 30s? In this episode, I’m unpacking the notion that our value as women declines with age, that we’re falling behind if life hasn’t happened in the “right” order, and that starting over somehow means we’ve failed. I share how my own perfect timeline completely shattered, and why letting go of my rigid idea of how life should unfold became one of the most freeing things I’ve ever done. If you’ve ever felt behind, worried you’re too old to change direction, or caught yourself believing your best years are already behind you, this conversation is for you. In this episode: * Why women are taught to fear getting older * The difference between fearing age and fearing what society says age means * How rigid timelines keep us stuck in unhappy relationships, careers and identities * Why you’re never truly “starting over” * The freedom that comes from releasing the life you thought you were supposed to have * The beauty of surrounding yourself with an age-diverse group of women * Why your most exciting chapter is still ahead of you If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment on Spotify or Substack, or share this episode with a woman who needs the reminder that she isn’t behind…she’s just writing her own timeline. ❤️‍🔥 Until next time X RESOURCES + LINKS: * If you’re looking for a little more inspiration subscribe on SUBSTACK [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] for my monthly Muse Edit. Every month I’ll send you a beautifully curated collection of the routines, rituals and recommendations helping me create a more elevated, intentional life - and that I think you’ll love too! ❤️‍🔥 * CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE [https://forms.gle/ystMC6cHZLFmyhs49] * Follow me on Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/museyourselfpodcast/] * Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-your-story/id1725984271] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6crrBEwJRMHt5k5YvYFhNn] Get full access to Muse Yourself at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

67. Are you embarrassed to be seen trying?

Muses, Is there a more universal struggle than not being where you want to be in life, but also being too scared to be seen trying to do something about it? Publicly declaring what we want, then risking failure if we let ourselves chase it and it doesn’t work out? The truth is ALL expansion requires a level of risk, and our biggest growth moments can ONLY come from a willingness to be seen in the middle…in this episode I’m talking about why our biggest fear isn’t failure itself, but to SEEN TRYING. I’m also reflecting on a decade of my own ‘failures’ and what they’ve taught me, and sharing some of the breakthroughs I’m having as I navigate this in real time… If there’s a version of you who’s ready for expansion but still clinging to the old habits that kept her safe - you’re in the right place. Reflection moments… * What am I waiting to “figure out” before I let myself be visible? * What would change if I let people see me in the process? * What part of me is ready to expand - but still hiding? Leave me a comment on Spotify or Substack and let me know your thoughts, also please leave a REVIEW if you loved this episode ❤️‍🔥 Until next time X RESOURCES + LINKS: * If you’re looking for a little more inspiration subscribe on SUBSTACK [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] for my monthly Muse Edit. Every month I’ll send you a beautifully curated collection of the routines, rituals and recommendations helping me create a more elevated, intentional life - and that I think you’ll love too! ❤️‍🔥 * CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE [https://forms.gle/ystMC6cHZLFmyhs49] * Follow me on Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/museyourselfpodcast/] * Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-your-story/id1725984271] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6crrBEwJRMHt5k5YvYFhNn] Get full access to Muse Yourself at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

66.Getting your spark back: How to move out of autopilot and find the MAGIC in life again

Hi Muses, In this episode we’re shifting out of “nothing ever happens for me” into a completely different way of moving through life - one where we EXPECT the magic. I’m sharing an experience I had recently where forcing myself to do the uncomfortable thing set in motion a chain of events I did NOT see coming and how a seemingly insignificant decision led to the most magical LA experience… If you’ve been feeling overlooked, or like things just aren’t happening for you, this is your reminder that life doesn’t respond to force, it responds to openness…so this is your invitation to step out of autopilot and start engaging with your own life in a way that lets it meet you right back… Magic isn’t rare…it’s often just missed. Leave me a comment on Spotify or Substack and let me know your thoughts, also please leave a REVIEW if you loved this episode ❤️‍🔥 Until next time X RESOURCES + LINKS: * If you’re looking for a little more inspiration subscribe on SUBSTACK [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] for my monthly Muse Edit. Every month I’ll send you a beautifully curated collection of the routines, rituals and recommendations helping me create a more elevated, intentional life - and that I think you’ll love too! ❤️‍🔥 * CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE [https://forms.gle/ystMC6cHZLFmyhs49] * Follow me on Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/museyourselfpodcast/] * Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-your-story/id1725984271] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6crrBEwJRMHt5k5YvYFhNn] Get full access to Muse Yourself at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

65. The art of getting out of your own way: How to stop blocking the life you actually want, with E.M. Gallagher

If you’ve ever felt scared to start, scared to be seen trying, or like the only person blocking your own next level is you - this is the conversation you need to hear… Hi Muses, What changes when we stop dreaming about doing something… and actually start doing it? This week, I’m sitting down with writer and author E. M. Gallagher to talk about the fear, imposter syndrome, and internal resistance that almost stopped her from writing her hit dating memoir Ugh, Anyway, and what it took to finally get out of her own way and do it anyway. From fear of judgement and perfectionism to chaotic dating stories and life in New York City, this conversation is funny, honest, insightful, and deeply relatable for every woman becoming the version of herself who shows up for her life and her dreams in the way she KNOWS she deserves. Expect talk on: * Imposter syndrome and fear of judgement * Learning to stop waiting until you feel “ready” * Becoming the kind of woman who actually follows through on her dreams * Creativity, courage, and being seen * Turning messy life chapters into stories * Hilarious dating chaos, New York stories, and the art of finding humour in the madness And so much more… I’d love to know your thoughts on this episode, leave me a comment on Spotify or Substack, also please take a second to leave a REVIEW if you loved it! ❤️‍🔥 Until next time X RESOURCES + LINKS: * Connect with Erin on Substack HERE [https://emgallagher.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips], follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/emgwritingthings/]or find the book HERE [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ugh-Anyway-Stories-Heartbreak-Mayhem/dp/B0GQHKF8M2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=10LLY2S9RL60K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M3QGOzVxI-X3xxeyEN78yVQOwTivMM1Xy_wkeRP09T3GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps._UGC6OQzwTwlBF5dng4M03CiygugwxZQmD_73oZPutw&dib_tag=se&keywords=e.m+gallagher&qid=1779632468&sprefix=%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-2] * If you’re looking for a little more inspiration subscribe on SUBSTACK [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] for my monthly Muse Edit. Every month I’ll send you a beautifully curated collection of the routines, rituals and recommendations helping me create a more elevated, intentional life - and that I think you’ll love too! ❤️‍🔥 * CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE [https://forms.gle/ystMC6cHZLFmyhs49] * Follow me on Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/museyourselfpodcast/] * Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-your-story/id1725984271] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6crrBEwJRMHt5k5YvYFhNn] Get full access to Muse Yourself at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

64. Feeling lost? A pep-talk for the woman outgrowing her old life...

Muses, If you’re in a season that feels messy, painful, or uncertain, this is the episode for you… I’m talking navigating identity shifts and ‘ego deaths,’ learning to trust your intuition -even when it makes NO logical sense - walking away from ‘good enough’ to follow something deeper, and why future you isn’t looking back and describing this era as the time your life ended, she’s describing it as your BIGGEST f*cking turning point. Oh, and I’m also taking you behind the scenes of my brand-new era as we step into video for the first time - enjoy! Leave me a comment on Spotify or Substack and let me know your thoughts, also please leave a REVIEW if you loved this episode ❤️‍🔥 Until next time X RESOURCES + LINKS: * If you’re looking for a little more inspiration subscribe on SUBSTACK [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] for my monthly Muse Edit. Every month I’ll send you a beautifully curated collection of the routines, rituals and recommendations helping me create a more elevated, intentional life - and that I think you’ll love too! ❤️‍🔥 * CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE [https://forms.gle/ystMC6cHZLFmyhs49] * Follow me on Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/museyourselfpodcast/] * Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-your-story/id1725984271] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6crrBEwJRMHt5k5YvYFhNn] Get full access to Muse Yourself at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]