Muse Yourself

What if waiting to feel ‘ready’ is actually the thing holding you back from the life you’re meant to create…? In this solo episode I’m sharing why - in spite of what we’ve been lead to believe - clarity isn’t the starting point. I’m opening up about my own journey of following intuitive nudges (even when they’ve made zero sense), how I pivoted from writing about grief to building this podcast, and why your first step doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to be yours. This is your permission slip to: * Let go of the pressure to have it all mapped out * Start trusting that whisper! * Evolve your vision as you evolve If you’ve been waiting to feel ‘ready’ before making your move—this one’s for you. PS. I’d love to hear what came up for you after listening to this episode - You can always find me over on Substack [https://gemmaj.substack.com/], where I share more behind the scenes, bonus episodes, and musings I don’t post anywhere else. Until next time X 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 [https://buymeacoffee.com/gemmajames]! RESOURCES: * Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-your-story/id1725984271] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6crrBEwJRMHt5k5YvYFhNn] * JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] * WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/hsowx27UFe4eo1pC6] Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

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 [https://buymeacoffee.com/gemmajames]! RESOURCES: * Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-your-story/id1725984271] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6crrBEwJRMHt5k5YvYFhNn] * JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] * WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/hsowx27UFe4eo1pC6] Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

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 terms This 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 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clean-Start-Journey-Survivor-Investor-ebook/dp/B0D36PPQPN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZB8951E199Z6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.c8tDArs8u_pzu5XdgczcLDdoWbwXpwmJ5H3yImTyCMA.5Il5sUhSy9WwGzl4QdJ9KQpKXOoktPZ6yxyIvzUteEY&dib_tag=se&keywords=amber+kliphouse&qid=1746099470&sprefix=amber+kliphouse%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1] * Follow Amber on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/akliphouse22/] * Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-your-story/id1725984271] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6crrBEwJRMHt5k5YvYFhNn] * JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] * WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/hsowx27UFe4eo1pC6] 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 [https://buymeacoffee.com/gemmajames]! Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

“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 [https://buymeacoffee.com/gemmajames]! RESOURCES: * Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-your-story/id1725984271] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6crrBEwJRMHt5k5YvYFhNn] * JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] * WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/hsowx27UFe4eo1pC6] Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

“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 [https://buymeacoffee.com/gemmajames]! RESOURCES: * Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whats-your-story/id1725984271] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6crrBEwJRMHt5k5YvYFhNn] * JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE [https://gemmaj.substack.com/] * WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/hsowx27UFe4eo1pC6] Get full access to Muse Yourself Podcast at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe [https://gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]