Growing with Gayle

Life has been a lot lately. Like, a lot a lot. In this episode I get real about what's actually been going on behind the scenes - the emotional overwhelm, reverting back to old patterns, navigating family hardship, and learning how to show up differently even when everything feels like too much. This one is raw, honest and very real. Because healing isn't linear, growth is messy, and somet...

She lost her husband, went bankrupt, and still built a life she absolutely loves. This conversation with Kylie is one you won't want to miss. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Kylie - food bank founder, mama, homeowner, and one of the most real humans you'll ever come across. Kylie shares her unfiltered journey through grief, loss, failed businesses, a mini bankruptcy, and so...

Ever felt like you have to keep your shit together 24/7, or else you’re failing as a mum? 💔 In this korero, I’m getting completely transparent about my journey from being a young Māori mum at 15, numbing my pain and triggers with alcohol, to celebrating nearly 3 years sober and finding true emotional freedom. We’ve been told to "suck it up, buttercup," to hide our anger, grief, and sadn...

In this kōrero I share my own personal experiences of overcoming adversity, the grief associated with letting go of past identities, and the importance of self-trust in the journey of personal growth. Healing is a lifelong process and I would love to invite you to embrace the life you have had so far and use it as a means of refinement rather than a definition of your future. Through reflection an...

In this episode I share how listening to Grant Cardone’s The 10X Rule reminded me that normal effort creates a normal, average life, and that if I want an extraordinary life I need to take extraordinary action instead of coasting. I reflect on how staying in my comfort zone kept me stuck for years, including patterns from my upbringing around addiction and alcohol, and how fear of being seen and f...

In this episode I’m talking about frustration.... ironically while re-recording after my laptop didn’t save the first take LOL. I share where I’ve been over the past couple of years with starting and stopping the podcast, and why I took a three-month pause from my business (and a month off social media) to let my nervous system settle, be present with my kids as a single mum, and support my uncle...

In this episode, I share the deeply personal and transformative story of my first pregnancy and birth at the age of 16. From attending high school while dealing with severe morning sickness to navigating labour and a challenging emergency C-section, I describe how this experience not only made me a mother but also instilled a fierce determination and resilience in me. I discuss the emotional highs...

In this episode, I dive into the dual experiences of motherhood. The moments that have both saved and broken me. While reflecting on the profound impact of losing my father, I share the transformation from a life of addiction and chaos to one of growth and purpose through motherhood. From teenage struggles, handling grief, to the juxtaposition of public success and private battles, this episode ex...

In this episode, I delve deeper into my experiences as a young mother between the ages of 15 and 20. Inspired by a recent therapy session, I discuss the adversities and beautiful moments that shaped my journey. From the chaotic and turbulent relationship with my ex to battling judgement, discrimination, and my struggle with addiction, this episode is about how I persevered through profound challen...

Join me as I share the challenging and transformative journey of becoming a teen mama at 15. In this first episode of a six-part series, I open up about my turbulent childhood, dealing with addiction, abuse, and mental health struggles. I talk about the moment I found out I was pregnant, the fears of telling my parents and school, and the discrimination I faced. Despite these hardships, I outline...

Perfection is a straight-up lie. It’s impossible, it’s exhausting, and honestly…it’s just procrastination dressed up fancy. In this episode, I’m sharing how perfection showed up in my own life. From becoming a mum at 15, to hiding behind masks, to burning myself out trying to “look like I had it all together.” Spoiler: I didn’t. I cried in the shower most days. Life has been messy as hell. But the...

Self-doubt is loud - but it doesn’t have to be the one running the show. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real, messy parts of my own journey. The false starts. The fear. The inner voice that said “Who do you think you are?” and what I did to move anyway. Whether you’re standing at the edge of your next big move or sitting in the quiet fog of uncertainty, this episode is your r...

You love your kids. You love your life. And yet… there’s this quiet question that creeps in:“Who TF am I now?” In this episode, we unpack the invisible identity shifts that so many of us go through, but no one really talks about. We talk about the loss, the guilt, the rebirth… and the power of choosing to come home to yourself. This one is raw, honest, and for every woman, or human who’s felt like...

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Kia ora ano e te whānau! Another older episode! And more of a timeline of my challenges and what got me to where I am now! Again you can see what I am up to below and find me on my socials below xx https://beacons.ai/gaylemoanajohnson

Kia Ora whānau - an older episode I've left up where I dive into who I came from - my mama and papa - and the generational changes I am making Come join me - as I start to roll out way more kōrero as I step back in to my podcast era! Looking forward to walking alongside you all x Find out what I am up to below - and my socials/contacts are also on my beacons link too. Talk soon! https://beacon...