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

45. Owning Your Timeline: How to Stop Feeling Behind and Live With Alignment, Not Deadlines

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 movie If 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 X RESOURCES + LINKS: * GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE [https://vip.museyourselfpodcast.com/] 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 [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] 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 [https://forms.gle/ystMC6cHZLFmyhs49] * 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 Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

44. How to stop settling: Raise your standards and upgrade your life

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 practically You 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 X RESOURCES: * GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE [https://vip.museyourselfpodcast.com/] 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 [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] 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 [https://forms.gle/ystMC6cHZLFmyhs49] * 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 Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

43. A Life Reset for the Woman Who Wants More: The Year that Changed my Life

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 yet This 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 X PS. If this episode sparked something in you, please consider sharing it with someone! RESOURCES: * GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE [https://vip.museyourselfpodcast.com/] 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 [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] 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 [https://forms.gle/ystMC6cHZLFmyhs49] * 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 Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

42. How to stop people pleasing & protect your energy during the Holidays

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 week This 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 X RESOURCES + LINKS: * GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE [https://vip.museyourselfpodcast.com/] 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 [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] 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 [https://forms.gle/ystMC6cHZLFmyhs49] * 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 Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

41. STARTING OVER: How to let go of old identities, turn endings into new beginnings, and step into your MOST powerful era yet

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 intuition And 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 Rei [https://gemmaj.substack.com/p/16-how-to-blow-up-your-life-start] Episode 14: Understanding Narcissism: How to Break Toxic Relationship Patterns with relationship mentor Maria Rei [https://gemmaj.substack.com/p/22-understanding-narcissism-and-breaking] Until next time X RESOURCES + LINKS: * Listen to Maria’s podcast HERE [https://www.thefemmecast.com/podcast] Connect with her on Instagram HERE [https://www.instagram.com/thefemmecast/] and get your FREE 3-part meditation series HERE [https://thefemmecast.kit.com/activationseries] * GET YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALISATION: Sign up HERE [https://vip.museyourselfpodcast.com/] 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 [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] 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 [https://forms.gle/ystMC6cHZLFmyhs49] * 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 Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]