Muse Yourself | Women Who Rise

Gemma James
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For the woman becoming her OWN muse. Welcome to Muse Yourself, home to unfiltered, unapologetic conversations on womanhood, identity, ambition, relationships, and everything that shapes us. With raw solo episodes and inspiring deep-dives from women who have burned it all down and rewritten the story, consider every episode your permission slip to finally WANT more, BE more, and start taking up the space you KNOW you deserve. If you’re a woman who’s ready to rise - unapologetically and on your own terms - you’re in the right place. gemmaj.substack.com

  1. 67. Where are you afraid to be seen trying?

    4d ago

    67. Where are you afraid 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: * For deeper access to my world subscribe on SUBSTACK and I’ll send you a gorgeous monthly edit of the routines, rituals and recommendations elevating my life right now ❤️‍🔥 * CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE * Follow me on Instagram HERE * Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

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

    Jun 30

    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: * For deeper access to my world subscribe on SUBSTACK and I’ll send you a gorgeous monthly edit of the routines, rituals and recommendations elevating my life right now ❤️‍🔥 * CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE * Follow me on Instagram HERE * Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

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

    Jun 16

    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, follow on Instagram or find the book HERE * For deeper access to my world subscribe on SUBSTACK and I’ll send you a gorgeous monthly edit of the routines, rituals and recommendations elevating my life right now ❤️‍🔥 * CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE * Follow me on Instagram HERE * Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

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

    Jun 9

    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: * For deeper access to my world subscribe on SUBSTACK and I’ll send you a gorgeous monthly edit of the routines, rituals and recommendations elevating my life right now ❤️‍🔥 * CONTACT ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together you can get in touch HERE * Follow me on Instagram HERE * Make sure you’re subscribed on your favourite podcast platform! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify Get full access to Muse Yourself at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

    35 min
  5. 63.Muse Moments #4:Dating After Heartbreak... Why the ‘Spark’ Isn’t What You Think

    Mar 17

    63.Muse Moments #4:Dating After Heartbreak... Why the ‘Spark’ Isn’t What You Think

    Hi Muses, In this Muse Moments mini episode, I’m sharing another powerful clip from my conversation with relationship therapist Lauren Walsh about dating after heartbreak and what healthy love actually looks like. After experiencing loss, breakup, or deep heartbreak, so many of us struggle to find the balance between protecting ourselves, and not completely shutting ourselves off from finding love again…. In this clip, Lauren shares why taking time to heal is essential, why rushing into the next relationship can sometimes delay healing, and how building a strong relationship with yourself is the foundation for everything. She also unpacks a surprising truth about modern dating: why the intense “spark” we chase can actually be anxiety - not chemistry - and why healthy love often feels very different from what we’ve been conditioned to expect. In this episode, you’ll hear: * Why giving yourself time after heartbreak is essential for healing * The importance of strengthening your relationship with yourself first * How to recognise the signs of a healthy relationship * Why feeling calm and safe with someone matters more than intense chemistry * The truth about the “spark” and what your nervous system is trying to tell you If you’ve ever wondered how to open your heart again after heartbreak — or what healthy love actually feels like — this conversation is for you. Want More? This clip comes from Episode 17 of the Muse Yourself podcast with relationship therapist Lauren Walsh, which you can listen to in full on ITUNES, SPOTIFY, or SUBSTACK If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment on Spotify, send me a message, or share this episode with a friend who needs it…and don’t forget to subscribe - it helps this community grow and reach more women who need these conversations and I appreciate it more than you know… Until next time X RESOURCES + 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 at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

    14 min
  6. 62.Muse Moments #3: Is It Fear or Misalignment? How To Know When It’s Time To Change Your Life

    Mar 10

    62.Muse Moments #3: Is It Fear or Misalignment? How To Know When It’s Time To Change Your Life

    Hi Muses, Welcome back to Muse Moments — a curated mini-series featuring powerful clips from some of the most downloaded conversations we’ve had on the show. In this episode, we revisit a moment from my very first conversation with coach and energy healer Maria Rei, who shares the story of the moment she realised the life she had built had strayed so far from one that felt like hers, she barely recognised it. On the surface, everything looked right — the job, the relationships, the life she thought she was supposed to want…but internally, everything was deeply misaligned. Maria made a radical decision: walking away from everything she had built and travelling to Asia alone for six months to completely reinvent her life. But the real transformation wasn’t in the geography — it was in the identity shift. In this bite-sized conversation, we explore the moment when you realise something in your life isn’t working anymore… and how to tell whether the resistance you’re feeling is fear or misalignment. If you’ve ever felt like you’re living a life that looks right on paper but doesn’t feel right in your body, this conversation is for you… In this episode we explore: * Why people-pleasing can quietly shape the entire direction of our lives without us even realising * The moment many women realise the life they built isn’t actually theirs * Why changing your environment doesn’t automatically solve deeper patterns * The key difference between fear and true misalignment * How learning to enjoy your own company can transform your life * Why the quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life * The power of choosing yourself — even when it means starting over Want More? This clip comes from my full conversation with Maria Rei in Episode 8: ‘How to blow up your life, start over, and master self-love along the way, with Relationship Mentor Maria Rei’ Listen to on ITUNES, SPOTIFY, or SUBSTACK If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment on Spotify, send me a message, or share this episode with a friend who needs it…and don’t forget to subscribe - it helps this community grow and reach more women who need these conversations and I appreciate it more than you know… Until next time X RESOURCES + 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 at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

    15 min
  7. 61.Muse Moments #2: Cara Alwill on how to choose YOURSELF, even when it means being misunderstood

    Mar 3

    61.Muse Moments #2: Cara Alwill on how to choose YOURSELF, even when it means being misunderstood

    Hi Muses, In this second episode of Muse Moments, I’m sharing a powerful clip from my conversation with bestselling author Cara Alwill. Cara has featured in Forbes, Business Insider and Oprah Daily, sold more than 300,000 books to date, and is the founder of Publishing House Pink Ink Press. In this mini episode, Cara opens up about the pivotal moments in her life when she knew something wasn’t right — in her relationships, her career, and the path she was expected to follow — and how finding the courage to choose herself over all the external noise changed everything. We talk about walking away from situations that no longer fit, being willing to be misunderstood, and learning to trust the inner voice that keeps calling you toward more. If you’ve been feeling like you’ve outgrown your current life, you’re craving change but you’re constantly worrying what other people will think, and you KNOW you’ve been ignoring your own intuition - this episode is for you. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: * How Cara found the courage to walk away from a relationship that wasn’t aligned * Why feeling “this isn’t enough” is often your intuition speaking * How heartbreak became the catalyst for her reinvention * Why choosing yourself can mean disappointing others * How to reprogram beliefs that keep you stuck in safe but unhappy lives * What it means to be “willing to be misunderstood” * How to recognise the inner voice that won’t shut up * Why you don’t need validation to change direction Want More? This clip comes from my full conversation with Cara Alwill in Episode 22: ‘Cara Alwill on Choosing Yourself: How to Overcome Fear of Judgment, Reclaim Your Power, and use challenges for growth’ Listen to on ITUNES, SPOTIFY, or SUBSTACK If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment on Spotify, send me a message, or share this episode with a friend who needs it…and don’t forget to subscribe - it helps this community grow and reach more women who need these conversations and I appreciate it more than you know… Until next time X RESOURCES + 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 at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

    20 min
  8. 60. Muse Moments #1: Why You're Scared Of Being Single (And How to Build Real Self-Worth)

    Feb 24

    60. Muse Moments #1: Why You're Scared Of Being Single (And How to Build Real Self-Worth)

    Hi Muses, In the very first episode of Muse Moments, I’m revisiting one of the most powerful conversations I’ve had on the show… This mini episode features a standout clip from my conversation with licensed therapist and couples counsellor Lauren Walsh back in episode 17 of the podcast: ‘Fear of Being Single Forever? How to Date After Heartbreak and Attract Healthy Love.’ There was so much value in this episode but in this clip we explore why so many women fear being single - and how learning to build a strong relationship with ourselves first can change everything... If you’ve ever felt “behind,” questioned your relationship status, or worried about not being where you “should” be by now, this episode is for you. You’ll learn: * How the fear of being single can lead to settling and self-abandonment * How to reframe being single as a powerful season of growth * Why your relationship with yourself is the foundation for every other relationship * Simple ways to start building confidence, self-trust, and emotional independence * How and why journaling and solo dates can deepen your connection with yourself This Episode Is For You If: * You’re single and feel pressure to “figure it out” * You’ve stayed in relationships out of fear of being alone * You’re working on your self-worth and emotional independence * You want healthier, more aligned relationships * You’re learning to choose yourself — without guilt A reminder for you… Being single is not a failure.It’s not something to rush through.And it’s not something to “fix.” It can be one of the most powerful seasons of your life - if you choose to use it that way. Want More? This clip comes from my full conversation with Lauren Walsh in Episode 17: ‘Fear of Being Single Forever? How to Date After Heartbreak and Attract Healthy Love with Licensed Therapist Lauren Walsh.’ Listen to on ITUNES, SPOTIFY, or right HERE on Substack If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment on Spotify, send me a message, or share this episode with a friend who needs it…and don’t forget to subscribe - it helps this community grow and reach more women who need these conversations and I appreciate it more than you know… Until next time X RESOURCES + 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 at gemmaj.substack.com/subscribe

    19 min
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For the woman becoming her OWN muse. Welcome to Muse Yourself, home to unfiltered, unapologetic conversations on womanhood, identity, ambition, relationships, and everything that shapes us. With raw solo episodes and inspiring deep-dives from women who have burned it all down and rewritten the story, consider every episode your permission slip to finally WANT more, BE more, and start taking up the space you KNOW you deserve. If you’re a woman who’s ready to rise - unapologetically and on your own terms - you’re in the right place. gemmaj.substack.com

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