Self Discovery Gal Podcast

The Joy and Terror of Total Freedom Tomorrow, I’m moving to the other side of the world after quitting my long-term career, renting out my house, and selling almost everything I own… and honestly, freedom feels very different to what I imagined. In this episode, I’m sharing the reality of stepping into a completely unknown chapter...the excitement, the overwhelm, the nervous system shifts, the ide...

Feeling stuck, confused, or unsure about your next move? This episode is for you. I’m sharing a very real behind-the-scenes look at the season I’m currently in - one week out from leaving my life as I know it, with no clear plan… just deep self-trust and a knowing that I can’t stay where I am. Inside this episode, we explore: Why “not knowing” isn’t failure The pressure we feel to have everything...

Episode 71 - Four Books That Changed My Life (And Why) In this episode, I’m sharing four books that genuinely changed the way I think, act, and move through life. Each one gave me something I needed at a specific time, whether that was a new perspective, a question, or a principle that helped me move forward differently. I talk through: How Mastering Your Mean Girl by Melissa Ambrosini helped me c...

In this episode, I share a personal update on the season I’m currently in of leaving my corporate career, preparing to move overseas, and navigating the in-between space of change and uncertainty. From there, we move into an honest conversation about something many women experience, which is the desire to feel chosen in relationships, friendships, and life. I talk through my own experience of feel...

Episode 69 - Let's Talk About Stress “No one is chasing you.” - It sounds simple… but what if your body doesn’t believe that? In this episode, Temma dives into the kind of stress that often goes unnoticed - the constant, low-level pressure that feels like being slightly behind, always rushing, always “on”… even when nothing is actually wrong. You’ll learn the difference between helpful stress and...

If you’ve ever found yourself saying “I’ll start when I feel ready,” or “I just need a bit more time to figure things out,” this episode is for you. A lot of what we call high standards is actually something else... it's control. Control over how things unfold, how we’re perceived, and whether we might get it wrong. In this episode, Temma explores why starting something new can feel so uncomfortab...

Episode 67 - Are You Preparing for Life Instead of Living It? (And a Major Life Update) Have you ever felt like you’re always almost there? In this episode, I’m talking about how personal growth can quietly turn into pressure.. We explore: When self-awareness starts disconnecting you from real life The “waiting room” of constant self-improvement What non-circumstantial safety actually means I also...

Episode 66 - What Being in Your Feminine Really Means If being in your feminine has started to feel confusing, performative, or like another set of rules you’re failing at… this episode is for you. In this conversation, we strip back the noise around feminine energy and talk about what being in your feminine actually means beyond scripts, aesthetics, and online formulas. This is a follow-on from E...

Episode 65 - You’re Not Bad at Intuition, You Just Don’t Trust Yourself Yet You don’t struggle with intuition because you can’t hear it. You struggle because you don’t trust yourself yet. In this episode, we move beyond knowing what intuition is and talk about how to actually live it. This is a follow-on from Episode 28: Fear vs Intuition , but the focus here isn’t on recognising the signal… it’s...

Episode 64 - How To Grow Without Burning Yourself Out - When Ambition Goes Wrong In this episode, we’re talking about ambition. You’ll hear about: • Why pressure has become so normal • How ambition turns into anxiety • The difference between growing from self-trust vs growing from self-pressure • Why self-improvement can start to feel exhausting • How to soften the way you relate to yourself witho...

In this episode, we’re talking about the gap between what you know in your head and what your body is actually ready to live. If you’re journalling, self-aware, doing the inner work… but still feel stuck, triggered, or unable to fully change certain patterns, then this one is for you. I dive into why your mind and nervous system don’t always move at the same pace, what “somatic lag” really looks l...

In this episode of Self Discovery Gal , we’re diving into the stories and internal narratives that quietly shape your decisions, relationships, boundaries and sense of self. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same patterns, struggled with self-sabotage, or caught yourself saying “that’s just the way I am,” this conversation will help you understand what’s really running the show. You’ll learn: What...

At the start of a new year, there’s a lot of pressure to commit, stay consistent, and stick to the plan. But what if the most honest thing you could do… is change your mind? In this episode, we talk about why growth often brings discomfort, why so many women feel guilty for evolving, and how changing your mind is often a sign of self-awareness. We explore: Why it feels so hard to let yourself chan...

60: Your Life Doesn't Need A Reset Button The new year is often sold as a fresh start. But what if that pressure is actually the thing disconnecting you from yourself? In this episode, we explore a different way of entering the new year - acarrying forward of everything you’ve lived, learned, felt, and embodied. We talk about why growth isn’t linear, why “new year, new me” culture can be harmful,...

In this 2nd installment of the New Year's series, I’m offering a different kind of New Year’s conversation. We talk about: Why January pressure can disconnect you from your body and energy How to end the year without regret or self-criticism Shifting from “should” energy into intuition and alignment Reflecting before setting goals Setting intentions that actually support your nervous system If you...

Episode 58 - Your Internal New-Year Detox The first installment of the new year series! Feeling drained before the new year even begins? In this episode, we’re doing a gentle but powerful energetic audit. It will help you notice what’s been draining you, what’s been nourishing you, and where your capacity ends. We’ll explore: How to spot energy drains in people, habits, environments, responsibilit...

In this episode, I'm talking about small, 30-second practices that help you stay grounded, present, and emotionally steady when life feels full, loud, and overstimulating. If you’re feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly pushing through just to get to the end of the year, this episode is for you. I share why burnout doesn’t come from being busy, it comes from not tending to your...

If you’ve ever been the “I’m fine, I don’t need anything” girl… this episode is going to hit home. I'm talking about the real reason low-maintenance, good girl conditioning turns into exhaustion, resentment, and full-body burnout in your 30s. In this episode, I unpack how being the easy, independent, low-needs girl morphs into becoming the overwhelmed woman who carries everything alone and how to...

Episode 55: Feeling unsure about your next step? Ending the year without clarity? You’re not alone, and nothing is wrong with you. In this episode, we dive into the messy, in-between seasons where you don’t know what you’re doing, where you’re heading, or what choice to make. We explore why uncertainty feels so scary, how old conditioning shapes your reactions, and why trying to “fix everything at...

Nervous system regulation is everywhere right now, but most of the advice feels unrealistic for women who are, you know… living an actual life. In this episode, we break down what regulation really means without the 6-month Bali escape, the perfect morning routine, or the idea that you have to quit your job to feel grounded again. You’ll learn: What regulation truly is Why stress isn’t the enemy H...

Owning Your Darkness Without Making It Your Identity In this episode, we’re getting real about the parts of ourselves we usually avoid.. the emotions we hide, the patterns we’re ashamed of, and the stories we’ve carried for years.   You’ll learn why you push your darkness down, why some of you cling to it, and how both extremes keep us stuck. We explore what your “shadow” actually is (psychol...

Episode 52: The Power of One Small Step Can you believe it? The Self Discovery Gal podcast is officially one year old! In this special anniversary episode, I’m reflecting on what this past year has taught me...about self-trust, starting before you’re ready, and the quiet power of one small yes. When I started this podcast, I had no grand plan. I didn’t know where it would lead… but that one small...

In a world that glorifies hustle, urgency, and noise, softness can feel almost rebellious. In this gentle, heart-to-heart episode, we dive into what it really means to live a soft life, beyond the aesthetics of candles and slow mornings. We explore how softness is a nervous system reset, how joy is a form of resilience, and how you can create calm without waiting for the world to quiet down first....

Episode 50: How to Handle Growing Apart from People in Your Life In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when you start to outgrow certain friendships or connections because your identify, energy, your values, and your direction is shifting. We chat about: ✨ Why personal growth can quietly change your relationships ✨ How to tell when you’ve outgrown a connection ✨ Navigating the guilt...

In this episode, we’re diving deep into that familiar voice inside your head... the inner critic. You know the one… “Who do you think you are?” “You’re not ready yet.” “You should’ve done better.” Yep, her. But instead of trying to silence or shame that voice, we’re reframing it. You’ll learn how to turn your inner critic into an ally. Together, we’ll explore: ✨ Why your inner critic exists and h...