Like a Gem

Siobhan Chloe

Like a Gem is a podcast about embracing every layer of who you are. Hosted by Siobhan Chloe, it’s a space for honest reflections, empowering stories, and conversations about self-discovery, creativity, and growth. Through solo episodes and heartfelt insights, we’ll explore what it means to live authentically, navigate fear and self-doubt, and celebrate the messy, magical, multifaceted journey of being human. This isn’t about polishing yourself into perfection, it’s about finding the light in every facet. ✨

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    Are you polite or a pushover?

    Hey gems! Today, we’re exploring the subtle difference between being polite and being a pushover, and how easily we can confuse the two, especially when we’ve been socialized to be friendly, flexible, and accommodating at all costs. If you’ve ever smiled when you wanted to speak up, apologized for simply taking up space, or said “yes” just to avoid conflict... you’re not alone. This one’s for you. Through metaphors, real-life examples, and a few personal stories, I’ll talk about shifting from erasing myself to reclaiming my narrative, and how you can, too. 💪🏾💎 Episode highlights How apology culture trains us to shrink where we’re allowed to expandReal-life examples of when “being nice” becomes self-abandonmentThe hidden cost of performative politenessWhy discomfort isn’t always a problem and how to build capacity for itSimple, real-world ways to start speaking up for yourself without guilt Chapters 00:00 – Intro & welcome05:41 – The difference between politeness and pushover energy06:52 – Where this typically shows up09:37 – Why we slip into these patterns15:58 – 6 ways I’m shifting away from people-pleasing30:23 – Reflection questions31:29 – Closing thoughts Full show notes, prompts used in today's episode, and more are available on ⁠likeagem.com/podcast⁠. Did something stand out in today’s episode, or do you want to say hello? Come hang out with us on social media ⁠@likeagemco⁠! I’d love to chat with you! 😊 Enjoy! 💖

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    The People Who Shape You: The Ones Who Don't Care

    In this week's episode of Like a Gem, we're diving into part two of our mini-series on The People Who Shape You. Last time, we explored the ones who care, the people who make a positive impact in our lives through their encouragement, kinship, and participation. Today, we’re turning to the more complicated side: the people who don’t really care, and the ones who, whether they mean to or not, don’t wish you well.    Episode highlights Surface-level connections and “small talk specialists”The six common roles people play when they don’t wish you wellReflection prompts to help you recognize patterns in your own relationshipsWhy mislabeling people can do more harm than goodA reminder: you’re the main character in your own story  Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Welcome04:07 – The Ones Who Don’t (Really) Care15:29 – The Ones Who Don’t Wish You Well17:21 – Role 1: The Underminer22:05 – Role 2: The Competitor29:22 – Role 3: The Chameleon36:45 – Role 4: The Backhanded Supporter43:35 – Role 5: The Trauma-Bonded Saboteur48:29 – Role 6: The Quiet Watcher56:44 – Reflection & Integration1:00:01 – Patterns vs. Labels1:05:00 – Final Wrap-Up 1:08:35 – Coming up next week and episode outro   Full show notes, prompts used in today's episode, and more are available on⁠ likeagem.com/podcast⁠.  Did something stand out in today's episode, or do you want to say hello? Come hang out with us on social media ⁠@likeagemco⁠; we'd love to chat with you! ✨   Enjoy, friends! 💜

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Like a Gem is a podcast about embracing every layer of who you are. Hosted by Siobhan Chloe, it’s a space for honest reflections, empowering stories, and conversations about self-discovery, creativity, and growth. Through solo episodes and heartfelt insights, we’ll explore what it means to live authentically, navigate fear and self-doubt, and celebrate the messy, magical, multifaceted journey of being human. This isn’t about polishing yourself into perfection, it’s about finding the light in every facet. ✨