Self Discovery Gal

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
• How your pace impacts your body
• Real-life, doable practices that help you downshift in the life you already have
• Small shifts that build capacity, safety, and emotional mobility over time
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If you’ve been overwhelmed, rushing, mentally sprinting, or feeling like your body can’t keep up this one is for you

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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 (psychologically and somatically), how it forms, and why it shows up in your reactions, relationships, and self-talk. More importantly, we talk about how to work with your darker parts without letting them define who you are.

If you’ve ever felt like you are your anxiety, your trauma, your mistakes, or your old stories… this one will land deeply.

By the end, you’ll walk away with practical ways to meet your shadow with compassion, create space between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming, and reconnect to your whole, layered self.

Tune in - let’s explore the dark with a little more light.

Temma x

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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 step changed everything.

In this episode, I’m sharing the lessons I’d tell the version of me from a year ago. We’ll talk about:

✨ Why clarity comes from action

✨ What consistency really looks like

✨ How to keep going when it feels like no one’s listening

✨ Why the small, messy, heart-led steps are the ones that truly change your life

If you’ve ever doubted whether your next step matters… this episode is your reminder that it does. Tune in for a heart-to-heart on growth, gratitude, and the quiet magic of beginning before you’re ready.

@selfdiscoverygal.

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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.

You’ll learn how to:

✨ Find peace in the middle of chaos

✨ Reconnect to your body’s natural pace

✨ Let joy and rest become your baseline, not your reward

✨ Integrate softness into real life — work, relationships, and daily habits

This isn’t about escaping the world. It’s about creating one that feels good to live in.

Take a deep breath, press play, and let’s talk about softness as strength.

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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 and grief that comes with change

✨ And how to move through it

This is about creating space for the next version of you and the relationships that align with her. So, if you’ve been feeling that pull between who you were and who you’re becoming, this one’s going to land.

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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 how it was formed

✨ How to translate what it’s really trying to say beneath the fear.

✨ Simple, powerful tools to retrain that voice

You’ll walk away knowing how to shift from self-criticism to self-leadership. If you’ve ever felt like your own thoughts are your biggest obstacle, this one’s for you.

Let’s stay connected:

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In this episode, we explore desire - You’ll learn how to feel safe with your wants, release the pressure to act on every impulse, and start honouring the energy of desire as an expression of self-connection rather than scarcity or shame.

We’ll also unpack what it means to give yourself internal permission... to want, to receive, and to play again. Because when desire feels safe, you stop chasing and start attracting what’s truly aligned.

In this episode:

• Why desire isn’t selfish
• How to feel desire safely without pressure or shame
• The link between self-connection and the ability to receive
• A mindset shift that helps you explore your desires with curiosity

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Episode 47 – Why You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out Right Now - The Seasons of Life

Do you ever feel like everyone else has their life mapped out while you’re still trying to figure out your next step? In this episode, we explore the truth that life unfolds in seasons, and that you don’t need to be in full bloom all the time to be on the right path.

Inside this episode, we’ll explore:

• Why you don’t need to have a five-year plan to be on the right path
• The difference between forcing clarity vs. allowing it to arrive
• How to notice the energy of the season you’re in
• Practices for grounding into safety when things feel uncertain
• How to reframe “not knowing” as part of your growth

By the end of this episode, my hope is that you’ll feel a little more trust in your timing, more compassion for the season you’re in, and more openness to the unfolding of your journey.

See you in the episode x

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Romanticising Your Life: How to Fall in Love With Your Life Again

Have you ever caught yourself waiting for the big moments before letting yourself feel truly lit up? Most of life isn’t made of those “big” events. It’s built in the small, ordinary, everyday moments.

In this episode, I’m sharing how to fall in love with the life you already have by making the mundane feel magical. We’re talking about:

✨ What “romanticising your life” really means

✨ How small rituals can shift how you experience your day

✨ Using your senses to create presence and joy

✨ Bringing play, intention, and connection into the everyday—both for yourself and your relationships

So if you’ve been feeling flat, stuck in the motions, or waiting for “someday” to finally feel special, this conversation is your reminder.

Tune in and let’s romanticise your life. Fall in love with your life again.

@selfdiscoverygal

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Episode 45 - Masculine & Feminine Energy - Reigniting The Spark In Your Relationship

Have you ever wondered why the spark in a relationship fades, even when the love is still there? In this episode, I’m diving deeper into the dance of masculine and feminine energy and how understanding polarity can transform not just attraction, but the way you connect in love.

We’ll explore:

✨ What polarity really is (and why it matters for intimacy)

✨ The core fears of masculine vs. feminine energy

✨ Why over-functioning (especially for women stuck in “doing mode”) quietly kills desire

✨ How to invite healthy masculine energy in

✨ Simple practices

I’ll also share from my own experiences.. like the moments I've slipped into over-functioning, the times attraction faded, and how learning this energetic dance completely shifted the way I show up in relationships.

If you’ve ever felt like your relationship turned into a friendship, or like you’re carrying too much of the load… this conversation is for you.

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