Unmuted: Beyond the Good Girl

Gillian Wray
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A podcast about voice, desire, and the cost of staying quiet. Unmuted: Beyond the Good Girl explores what happens when people who have been trained to be palatable, polite, and small begin to speak honestly. Through conversations and solo episodes, we examine self-erasure, social conditioning, and the courage it takes to live differently. This is for anyone who feels their voice stuck in their throat and knows that something needs to change.

  1. The Rebel: When Being “Good” Stops Working

    5D AGO

    The Rebel: When Being “Good” Stops Working

    In this episode of Unmuted: Beyond the Good Girl, host Gillian Wray dives into this month’s SpeakEasy archetype theme: The Rebel. But this isn’t leather jackets and dramatic exits. This is the quiet, simmering inner protest that builds after years of being “good.” The over-functioning. The self-silencing. The staying when you already know something isn’t right. Using her signature “fire phrases” exercise, Gillian explores how the Rebel often emerges not as chaos, but as a signal. A flare in the night sky that says: this isn’t working anymore. She unpacks: Why rebellion is romanticised in culture but pathologized in women How the suppressed or shadow Rebel shows up as burn-it-all-down energy, contrariness, or bridge-burning The pattern of quiet rebellion, where resentment builds until a sudden, extreme exit Her own story of ignoring deep discomfort in a teaching job in the UAE before making a radical shift to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia What an integrated Rebel looks like and how she helps you name what’s wrong, fight injustice, and realign with your values Instead of shaming the fire, Gillian offers compassion, curiosity, and powerful journaling practices to work with it. She leaves listeners with this prompt:“Where am I being too nice to be honest, but too resentful to stay quiet?” Plus: An invitation to join the Speakeasy membership for monthly archetype explorations, coaching circles, and journaling tools A peek at current and upcoming themes: The Lover and next month’s Crone A preview of next week’s guest episode with Robyn Harris on growing up in Northern Ireland, wonder, and Dancing with Life If your inner Rebel has been pacing the halls lately, this episode is your invitation to listen before she flips the table. Join Me in the SpeakEasy

    17 min
  2. Manifestation, Mindset and Making Art with Felicia Thomas

    FEB 10

    Manifestation, Mindset and Making Art with Felicia Thomas

    On Unmuted, we speak the truths we were trained to hide. In this episode, Felicia Thomas shares her journey of overcoming fear and judgment to speak her truth and share her art. We dive into how combining journaling and affirmations can shift old beliefs, build confidence, and support mindset changes that help anyone move past self-doubt. Whether you’re exploring creative expression or looking to grow personally, this conversation offers practical insights on confidence, self-expression, and personal growth. Links Felicia's Website Felicia's Instagram Join the SpeakEasy Podcsat Website

    41 min
  3. Voicing Heritage: A conversation with Ayman Sabir

    FEB 3

    Voicing Heritage: A conversation with Ayman Sabir

    In this episode, I talk with Gen Z British-Pakistani poet Aiman Sabir about poetry as a tool for expression and cultural authenticity. She shares why embracing your mother tongue in poetry—without translating everything—is powerful, how it helps break cultural silences, and why dual heritage is something to celebrate, not hide. The Unmuted Lounge is always open. Join the conversation. THE UNMUTED LOUNGE Follow Ayman on Instagram AYMOONMUSE

    48 min
  4. Body Sovereignty: Why Women's Bodies Are Political, Personal and Powerful

    JAN 6

    Body Sovereignty: Why Women's Bodies Are Political, Personal and Powerful

    Body Sovereignty: Why Women’s Bodies Are Political, Personal, and Powerful In this episode of Unmuted, I’m joined by Kat Shaw, an activist artist whose work makes one thing very clear: women’s bodies are not decorative, neutral, or up for debate. Kat shares how her own struggles with body image led her to paint thousands of women as they actually are. Not idealised. Not apologetic. Not edited for comfort. Her art sits at the intersection of play, provocation, and protest, challenging the way women are taught to shrink, soften, and behave. We talk about body sovereignty, the politics of the female body, and why reclaiming your body is never just a personal journey. It’s cultural. It’s confrontational. It’s necessary. This conversation explores art as activism, the impact of patriarchy on how women inhabit their bodies, and what happens when women stop trying to be palatable. Kat also shares the stories behind her most provocative projects, including the P***y Power Oracle deck and live events like Unapologetic and Uprising, where women are invited to take up space without apology. Explore Kat's work: KAT'S ART Join the UNMUTED LOUNGE or the SPEAKEASY Secure a place at BAD DATES AND BREAKUPS

    57 min
  5. The Voice of Winter

    12/23/2025

    The Voice of Winter

    Winter isn’t twinkly lights and resolutions. It’s grief. Stillness. Burnout. And women carrying too much for too long. In this solo episode, I talk about what winter really asks of us—and what we’ve been trained not to hear beneath all the glitter and noise. We move through: • The reckoning that comes after the holidays • Myths, archetypes, and the shadow season • Why “new year, new you” is a scam • Winter as a time to listen, not perform This one’s for the tired ones. The quiet ones. The ones not trying to reinvent themselves, just trying to rest. If you want to continue the conversation join me in the Unmuted Lounge. The Lounge If you want to go deeper an explore how to tap into the power and wisdom of the feminine archetypes through journaling and deep mythic conversations then the SpeakEasy is open... The SpeakEasy

    27 min
  6. Your Brand Unmasked With Katie Cope

    12/16/2025

    Your Brand Unmasked With Katie Cope

    What if branding wasn’t about colours and fonts—but about telling the truth about who you really are? In this episode, I talk with ADHD brand strategist Katie Cope about unmasking, neurodivergence, and what it takes to build a business that reflects your actual energy—not the version the algorithm wants. We get into values, visibility, and why traditional branding advice often leaves the most honest voices out. ✨ Inside this one: • ADHD, energy, and branding that doesn’t burn you out • Unmasking and showing up when you’ve been conditioned to hide • The lie of “professionalism” and who it’s really for • How to build a brand around truth, not tricks • Creating a business that feels like coming home Find Katie Here https://www.keppelleopardcreative.com/ or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katieatkeppelleopard/ The SpeakEasy is open The SpeakEasy

    1h 2m
  7. Death of the Good Girl

    12/09/2025

    Death of the Good Girl

    What happens when the “good girl” finally dies? This solo episode kicks off Season 2 with a funeral—for Gigi, the obedient, over-functioning version of me who was built to survive but never to thrive. I talk about how “good girl” conditioning shapes our stories, our silence, and our self-worth—and why I’m done with it. We also touch on the season ahead: guests, themes, archetypes, and what it really means to reclaim your voice in community. This one’s part confession, part invitation, and part burial. 🔪 Topics: • The myth of the “good girl” • Archetypes + unlearning obedience • How community helps us reclaim ourselves • Season 2 preview + why it’s going to hit harder Come to the funeral. Gigi would’ve wanted you there. Replay in the Lounge

    40 min
  8. Lost in the Looking Glass

    10/14/2025

    Lost in the Looking Glass

    In the season finale of Unmuted, I step into the mirror. This episode is a confession, a contemplation, a small reckoning with the parts of me that live in projection — and the ones that write poetry from it. I talk about the slippery line between longing and delusion, between the archetype and the actual person. I tell you about the Sovereign Poet. About how the imagination can be both a sanctuary and a snare — and how I’ve learned to live with it, use it, and not be undone by it. If you’ve ever fallen for a fantasy, written a story in your head, or felt like your inner world was louder than your outer one — this one’s for you.

    35 min
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A podcast about voice, desire, and the cost of staying quiet. Unmuted: Beyond the Good Girl explores what happens when people who have been trained to be palatable, polite, and small begin to speak honestly. Through conversations and solo episodes, we examine self-erasure, social conditioning, and the courage it takes to live differently. This is for anyone who feels their voice stuck in their throat and knows that something needs to change.

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