The Gemma Hanley Podcast

If you already know what you want — the kind of love and lifestyle you're here for — but fear still gets loud when you move toward it, this episode is for you. When doubt whispers that it's risky to trust what you know, that living your truth might cost too much or has you questioning whether you're capable — this is how you come home to self-trust, no matter what you're feeling. Together we explo...

Ever felt like your self-awareness is backfiring and leaving you as the only one carrying the weight of disconnect in your relationships? What if that heaviness was never yours alone to solve — and there's a way to turn it into deeper mutual connection? Here's what you'll uncover in this episode: Beyond the basics: the advanced layer your inner work has been missing The hidden cost of assuming you...

When you're highly sensitive, it can feel like other people's emotions live in your body. This episode unpacks why that happens and how to reclaim your center—so you can stay loving and present without becoming dysregulated. Together we explore: What's really going on when you "take on" someone else's feelings The hidden cost of "put yourself in their shoes" (and how childhood wiring teaches you t...

It's tempting to want quick fixes — to rush to the new belief or the next step. But real change doesn't come from skipping ahead. It comes from being guided deep enough to see the truth of your own patterns, so you can create transformation that actually lasts.   This episode explores why exceptional coaching isn't about assumptions or surface-level advice — it's about meeting you as the individua...

If you've ever worried that setting boundaries will push people away, this episode is here to remind you of the opposite.. boundaries expand love, deepen connection, and make more room for what matters. Your brave "no" is what clears space for the richest "yes." Together we explore: The flow and functionality that enters your life when you honour your true capacity How boundaries create deeper int...

If you've ever wondered whether you're getting motherhood "right" — this episode is for you. What if your self-doubt is not a flaw, but a sign of how deeply you care? This is a love note to the mother in you — a reminder that your challenges don't mean you're off track. They mean you're awakening. And the soul of your child chose you for a reason. Together we explore: Why emotional discomfort in m...

When open, honest communication leads to shutdown, deflection, or passive-aggression - what do you do next?    In this episode, we explore the emotional reality of relationships where someone says they want connection but lacks the capacity to hold your truth.    You'll learn a compassionate and self-honoring approach to boundary setting that protects your energy, keeps you honest, and helps you s...

When I left the wrong relationship at age 34 (despite wanting to become a mother) I wanted a guarantee that I wouldn't attract or re-create the same lesson again. To state the obvious, I felt that time was running out.  In this episode I share with you:   How to learn from difficult experiences so that we don't continue the same pattern   The importance of giving your mind body the key that opens...

Been immersing yourself in your inner work for years but still feel like something's missing? I've recorded this episode for you! I'm sharing some of the exact tweaks that may change the healing & growth game for you: Why your body might be holding onto illness as protection How to tell if you're using a bandaid for your nervous system, or actually reprogramming it Identifying your comfort zone of...

This week I share my own dating and relationship journey as an example of how the love we witnessed in childhood directly shapes the love we create as adults.   This is the subconscious 'data' that empowers us to write a new love story - not only for ourselves, but for generations to come.   In this episode, we'll cover:   Different ways that anxious and avoidant attachments express through our ne...

When we take our self awareness and judge ourselves (for being too slow, lazy or stupid) we can no longer take action on it.   That nasty, mean judgemental story we're telling about ourself feels horrible - so the opportunity to take the awareness and put it into action is lost.   In this week's episode, I talk about an empowering approach instead:   The subconscious reason we know better but don'...

Feel like you're constantly racing against an invisible clock - rushing to heal, forcing outcomes, and always needing to get ahead?   When we understand that rushing is a survival strategy learnt in childhood, we can finally breathe into a different way of being. In this episode, I share:   The link between "good girl" childhood conditioning and why slowing down feels so threatening to your nervou...

You've drawn a line in the sand and followed through on a boundary that is right for you… only inner peace hasn't followed Rather, you're having dreams about the situation (if you can get to sleep), it's consuming your thoughts, and you're left questioning why there's still discomfort when you've shown up as the real you. This is exactly what I dive into in this episode of The Gemma Hanley Podcast...

You know exactly what's holding you back, you've had all the "aha moments" about your patterns, and yet... you find ways to prolong or talk yourself out of needing to take action.   In this episode, I share a powerful conversation inspired by a courageous client who recognized this exact pattern in herself - the gap between awareness and action.   Together we explore:   How you can stay connected...

Are you a woman who is always wanting to get more done, be liked by everyone, and extends a helping hand even when your plate is already full?   In this episode, I'm sharing a simple yet profound exercise to help you uncover what might be driving these patterns.   What you'll discover: Why your definition of "success" impacts everything from your health to your relationships How to identify when y...

Ever feel confused about what you actually need in moments of stress or overwhelm? In this episode, I share the exact self-coaching tool I use every single day (and with all my clients inside Reveal & Rise) to move from nervous system dysregulation to calm confidence. In this episode, you'll discover how to: Connect to your body's wisdom instead of pushing through discomfort (which only creates mo...

Feel as if you've hit a brick wall with your inner work? You can see the subconscious pattern and you're trying everything you know to change it… only to be left with the same question: "why isn't this working!?" You're not alone and this pep talk is for you.  I cover:   Why asking "what am I doing wrong?" is the wrong question   How to drop the rigidity and find flow in your healing   The sneaky...

This week we're celebrating 100 episodes !!! so I'm sharing something extra special - a raw and honest Q&A with my partner Harri. Whilst I've shared snippets of our relationship in past episodes, you'll finally hear from the man himself about how we navigate love, growth, and building a life together.   Together, Harri and I answer:   How long have you been together? Are you similar ages? And both...

The line between "authenticity" and "emotional dumping" can be difficult to decipher in intimate relationships.     In this episode I share two stories about my own emotions from the past week.   If you've ever wondered "am I being too sensitive?" or "is this oversharing?" - you'll love listening in.   You'll hear me share:   Two stories about how I sat with and felt my emotions   The reason I was...

Lets dissect the role a client must play in the coaching relationship should they want to see results. This follows on from last week's episode where I did the same for the role of your coach. In this episode, we'll cover: How your honesty directly determines your results The common 'safety nets' that keep you stuck in the safe & familiar How to know if it's the 'right time' to hire a coach The im...

Ever wondered why some women get incredible results from coaching while others stay stuck? Over the next two episodes I am (passionately) explaining why. These episodes will cover the integral roles that both a coach and a client must play so that coaching works.   Part 1 is all about the role a coach must play:   How a coach's own inner work directly impacts their client's results What most coach...

Want proof that loving your body AND being the real you is possible? In this episode, I'm joined by past client Charlie who vulnerably shares her journey from perfectionism and judging her body to genuine self-acceptance. We explore: How she broke free from "needing" to be perfect The shifts she experienced in relationship to her body How and why she has "come to love an uncomfortable conversation...

Ready to capture the fresh new year energy and follow through on your inner wisdom more honestly than ever before? In this episode I'm sharing vulnerable insights about how I'm already following my intuitive nudges this year (even when they feel scary!)  I also cover: What to do when intuition defies logic Why you can't hear your intuition My favourite approach for trusting yourself when others do...

Want to set inspiring goals for 2025 that actually feel true to YOU (not what you think you "should" do or what others expect of you)?  In this episode (part 2 of a goal setting series) I share a fresh approach to creating goals that light you up inside, while being realistic about your time, energy and resources! You'll learn: How to identify your desired "state of being" for 2025 (beyond just ta...

Feel as if you "know better but don't do better" when it comes to taking the actions steps that would see you achieve your goals? In this episode (the first of two goal setting workshops) I take you through powerful question and reflection prompts to uncover the hidden patterns that stop you from confidently progressing forwards in life.. AND empower you to build upon the incredible results you've...