What if the version of you that barely made it through could see everything you’ve become…?

I have such a powerful conversation for you this week. Amber Kliphouse - bestselling author of ‘Clean Start: A Teen Mom’s Journey from Suicide Survivor to Real Estate Investor’ - is sharing her story of incredible resilience, strength, and the power of new beginnings. If you’re in a season of reinvention or healing — this one is for you. Get ready to feel cracked open in the most powerful way.

After surviving multiple suicide attempts, Amber left a toxic home environment at just 16, became pregnant at 17, and lost her son’s father to suicide at just 18. While so many would have let this be their story, Amber had built a thriving business for herself and her son by the time she was 20, and has since gone on to become a successful real estate investor and author of a bestselling book helping women all over the world make their own ‘clean start.’

In this incredible conversation we’re getting into:

* What it means to truly start over — again and again

* Navigating grief while raising a child solo

* Building a successful business from scratch (with zero belief in yourself)

* The messy, beautiful journey of healing and learning to mother yourself

* Why quitting alcohol became another clean start — and what came next

* The power of love, self-worth, and rewriting your story on your own terms

This is more than an interview — it’s a reminder that no matter how dark things get, we can choose a different path. I hope Amber’s honesty, strength, and open heart will leave you as moved as I was.

Until next time…

RESOURCES:

* Grab Amber’s book ‘Clean Start’ HERE

* Follow Amber on Instagram

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* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE

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“Without receiving, there is no overflow - only survival mode.”

Morning, Muses…

Welcome back to the ‘Monday Muse,’ my brand new mini, mini, podcast series!

I know so many of us have mixed feelings going into a new week - or maybe you just straight up dread it - especially if you’re not where you want to be right now.

I get it.

So every Monday morning you’re now going to wake up to a little voice note, just from me to you. Think of it as a mini, mini podcast - or the voice note you get from your best friend that puts a smile on your face even on the shittiest of days.

A 5-minute reminder, from me to you, of just how powerful you are. How capable you are. Of how much power you have to create change in your life.

And to remind you that you’re not on your own, whatever this week throws at you.

These episodes were previously only available as an exclusive for my e-mail subscribers but I loved recording them so much I wanted to publish them on the podcast too - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss any!

Thank you so much for being here…

PS. If you enjoyed this please remember to send it to someone!

REFLECTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:

* Where do I not believe I’m worthy of being supported?

* What do I believe receiving says about who I am?

* What would change if I could remember that allowing myself to receive is what lets me pour into others?

MANTRA FOR THIS WEEK:

“It is safe to allow myself to receive fully, knowing that what flows to me will flow through me in even greater ways.”

If you’d like to support the show but you’re not in a position to commit to a paid subscription you can buy me a coffee just by clicking HERE!

RESOURCES:

* Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode:

Apple Podcasts | Spotify

* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE

* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠

“What would it feel like to fully trust that I can’t ever get it wrong..?”

Morning, Muses…

Welcome back to the ‘Monday Muse,’ my brand new mini, mini, podcast series!

I know so many of us have mixed feelings going into a new week - or maybe you just straight up dread it - especially if you’re not where you want to be right now.

I get it.

So every Monday morning you’re now going to wake up to a little voice note, just from me to you. Think of it as a mini, mini podcast - or the voice note you get from your best friend that puts a smile on your face even on the shittiest of days.

A 5-minute reminder, from me to you, of just how powerful you are. How capable you are. Of how much power you have to create change in your life.

And to remind you that you’re not on your own, whatever this week throws at you.

These episodes were previously only available as an exclusive for my e-mail subscribers but I loved recording them so much I wanted to publish them on the podcast too - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss any!

Thank you so much for being here…

PS. If you enjoyed this please remember to send it to someone!

REFRAME AND MANTRA FOR THIS WEEK:

“I trust that my desires are divine directions. There are no detours, everything is leading me to exactly where I was always meant to go. This is MY story, it is not possible for me to get it wrong.”

*REFLECTION PROMPTS FROM THIS EPISODE:

* Where have I been judging a past version of me, wondering if I should have done things differently?

* What would it feel like to fully trust that I can’t ever get it wrong?

If you’d like to support the show but you’re not in a position to commit to a paid subscription you can buy me a coffee just by clicking HERE!

RESOURCES:

* Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode:

Apple Podcasts | Spotify

* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE

* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠

“What do you do when you feel like you’ve outgrown the person you thought you were supposed to be?”

In this episode I’m reflecting on some of my own experiences around identity shifts, talking about how we can start shedding old versions of ourselves, and what it actually looks like to follow your intuition when it leads you somewhere completely different than you’d planned.

I’m also sharing the exciting evolution of Muse Yourself, what’s lighting me up right now, and why I’ve been making some big - uncomfortable - moves behind the scenes to fully step into this next phase. If you’ve been feeling ALL the discomfort in the messy middle of your reinvention season, this episode is for you!

TOPICS WE’RE COVERING:

* What we do when we outgrow the version of ourselves we thought we wanted to be

* Navigating discomfort, uncertainty, and massive growth

* Surrendering old stories so we can hear where we’re being guided next

* Trusting our OWN intuition

* How I’m learning to show up differently this year and why we need to INVEST in our future selves

This episode is really an invitation to get honest with ourselves and ask:

* What old identities are we still clinging to?

* What if this is the season that could change everything?

Come reflect with me—and if it resonates, I’d love to hear what’s coming up for you. You can always find me over on Substack, where I share more behind the scenes, bonus episodes, and musings I don’t post anywhere else.

Until next time X

If you’d like to support the show but you’re not in a position to commit to a paid subscription you can buy me a coffee just by clicking HERE!

RESOURCES:

* Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode:

Apple Podcasts | Spotify

* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE

* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠

“Boundaries aren’t walls…they’re filters.”

Morning, Muses…

Welcome back to the ‘Monday Muse,’ my brand new mini, mini, podcast series!

I know so many of us have mixed feelings going into a new week - or maybe you just straight up dread it - especially if you’re not where you want to be right now.

I get it.

So every Monday morning you’re now going to wake up to a little voice note, just from me to you. Think of it as a mini, mini podcast - or the voice note you get from your best friend that puts a smile on your face even on the shittiest of days.

A 5-minute reminder, from me to you, of just how powerful you are. How capable you are. Of how much power you have to create change in your life.

And to remind you that you’re not on your own, whatever this week throws at you.

These episodes were previously only available as an exclusive for my e-mail subscribers but I loved recording them so much I wanted to publish them on the podcast too - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss any!

Thank you so much for being here…

PS. If you enjoyed this please remember to send it to someone!

REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEK:

* You’re allowed to say no - WITHOUT explaining yourself.

* Protecting your peace is a priority - NOT a luxury.

* It’s ok to pause before replying!

* The right people will never require you to deplete or abandon yourself.

*REFLECTION PROMPTS FROM THIS EPISODE:

* What would it look like to honour my OWN energy today?

* What would change if I fully believed I’m worthy of protecting my peace?

If you’d like to support the show but you’re not in a position to commit to a paid subscription you can buy me a coffee just by clicking HERE!

RESOURCES:

* Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode:

Apple Podcasts | Spotify

* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE

* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠

“What habits am I taking into this week with me that do not reflect the person I want to become…?”

Morning, Muses…

Welcome back to the ‘Monday Muse,’ my brand new mini, mini, podcast series!

I know so many of us have mixed feelings going into a new week - or maybe you just straight up dread it - especially if you’re not where you want to be right now.

I get it.

So every Monday morning you’re now going to wake up to a little voice note, just from me to you. Think of it as a mini, mini podcast - or the voice note you get from your best friend that puts a smile on your face even on the shittiest of days.

A 5-minute reminder, from me to you, of just how powerful you are. How capable you are. Of how much power you have to create change in your life.

And to remind you that you’re not on your own, whatever this week throws at you.

These episodes were previously only available as an exclusive for my e-mail subscribers but I loved recording them so much I wanted to publish them on the podcast too - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss any!

Thank you so much for being here…

PS. If you enjoyed this please share it with someone!

*Journal prompts for this week:

* What habits am I currently choosing that feel comfortable to me right now, but are actually keeping me stuck at this level?

* What fears are tied to letting go of these habits? What am I afraid will happen if I change them?

If you’d like to support the show but you’re not in a position to commit to a paid subscription you can buy me a coffee just by clicking HERE!

RESOURCES:

* Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode:

Apple Podcasts | Spotify

* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE

* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠

Morning, Muses…

Welcome back to the ‘Monday Muse,’ my brand new mini, mini, podcast series!

I know so many of us have mixed feelings going into a new week - or maybe you just straight up dread it - especially if you’re not where you want to be right now.

I get it.

So every Monday morning you’re now going to wake up to a little voice note, just from me to you. Think of it as a mini, mini podcast - or the voice note you get from your best friend that puts a smile on your face even on the shittiest of days.

A 5-minute reminder, from me to you, of just how powerful you are. How capable you are. Of how much power you have to create change in your life.

And to remind you that you’re not on your own, whatever this week throws at you.

These episodes were previously only available as an exclusive for my e-mail subscribers but I loved recording them so much I wanted to publish them on the podcast too - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss any!

Thank you so much for being here…

PS. If you enjoyed this please share it with someone!

*Journal prompts from this weeks note:

* Whose opinions have I been giving too much weight to, and why? Has this been helping me? Or just holding me back?

* When have I ignored my own intuition in favour of someone else’s advice? How did that feel?

* What does it feel like to imagine being able to fully trust my own voice?

If you’d like to support the show but you’re not in a position to commit to a paid subscription you can buy me a coffee just by clicking HERE!

RESOURCES:

* Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode:

Apple Podcasts | Spotify

* JOIN MY SUBSTACK COMMUNITY HERE

* WORK WITH ME: If you’d like to explore how we can work together, you can contact me ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠

In this incredibly raw and empowering conversation, I’m talking to writer and creator of the Shame Sandwich newsletter Megan Lee. Megan’s resilience is truly on another level and it’s an honour to share her story, which is one of survival, hope, and sheer determination. From surviving an oppressive religious upbringing, an abusive marriage, a cancer diagnosis at 23, and becoming a single mother, to building the courage to leave, rebuild, and re-define her life on her own terms, Megan is an absolute force and this conversation isn’t one to be missed.

We talk about the nature of shame, how it seeps into our identities in ways we don’t even realise, and how to finally free ourselves from it. If you've ever felt like your circumstances were bigger than you—like you were stuck, silenced, or forced into a version of life that wasn’t your own—this episode is a must-listen.

TOPICS WE COVER:

* How Megan broke free from a deeply religious “cult-adjacent” upbringing designed to keep women small

* The shame and fear that comes with being in an abusive marriage and what finally gave her the courage to leave

* Navigating single motherhood and battling cancer

* The pivotal moment after her divorce when she knew this wouldn’t be the end of her story

* Why shame keeps us stuck and how to begin unlearning it (especially when it’s been ingrained in us since childhood)

* The unexpected way humour can be a tool for healing

* The hardest beliefs to let go of when you’ve grown up feeling like you don’t deserve more

* The power of sharing your story, even when it feels terrifying

And SO much more…

Until next time X

PS: It would mean the absolute world to me if you would share this episode with one other person you think would love it!

Resources & Links:

* Read Megan’s viral newsletter ‘Shame Sandwich’ HERE

* SUBSCRIBE to Muse Yourself wherever you get your podcasts!

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