Episodes
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As the end of the year approaches, holiday obligations and deadlines can easily lead to stress and burnout. In this episode, we explore practical, psychology-backed tools to help you navigate this season with intention. I share mindsets and skillsets for setting boundaries, taking meaningful breaks, and practicing self-compassion so you can end the year with resilience and joy. This is about thriving through the season—not just surviving it.
My invitation to you, Love, is to make this year-end season one of intention, balance, and joy.
Key Takeaways:
Boundaries and Cognitive Load: Protecting your energy by saying “no” reduces cognitive overload, helping prevent burnout.The Power of Micro-Breaks: Taking intentional pauses helps maintain focus and energy throughout the day.Self-Compassion: Embracing “progress, not perfection” eases year-end pressures and improves resilience.Memorable Quotes:
"You deserve to thrive, not just survive, through the end of the year.""Boundaries aren’t just helpful—they’re essential for preserving your well-being.""How we choose to see the world changes our experience of it.""Progress, not perfection, is what counts when the pressure is on."Reflective Questions for Listeners:
What are your biggest priorities this season, and how can you align your energy with them?Where can you set healthy boundaries to protect your well-being?What’s one way you can practice self-compassion during this busy time?Resources:
THRIVE: If you’re ready to apply these mindsets and skillsets with guidance, join Thrive for deeper support as you move into 2025.
Connect with Gemma:
1:1 Coaching: GemmaStone.comCourses + Community: ToLoveThisLife.com Instagram: @Gemma_StoneFacebook: Gemma StoneLinkedIn: Gemma-StoneDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read on the website.
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In a world filled with unknowns, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by uncertainty. In this episode, we explore how to build resilience by focusing on what we can control, releasing what we can’t, and approaching uncertainty with intention. I’ll share insights into the psychology of fear, powerful questions for building resilience, and practical tools to help you face life’s unpredictability with grace. This episode is about learning to fear less, accept more, and thrive in the present moment.
My invitation to you, Love, is to embrace this season of change with resilience. Together, let’s learn to navigate life’s unknowns with strength, courage, and a little more peace of mind.
Key Takeaways:
Tolerance to Uncertainty: Understanding that our brains are wired to seek certainty helps us build resilience in uncertain times.The Power of Focused Attention: Redirecting our focus toward what we can control eases anxiety and increases feelings of stability.Intentional Routines: Establishing daily routines and setting small goals creates a sense of purpose and structure, helping us stay grounded when life feels unpredictable.Memorable Quotes:
"While we are wired for fear, we can learn how to fear less.""The future has always been uncertain—it’s just more obvious now.""You can train your mind to embrace the present moment, even in times of change.""Resilience is a learnable skill—a mental muscle that strengthens with practice."Reflective Questions:
What areas of my life do I have control over, and how can I focus on these?What daily routines can support me in times of uncertainty?How can I bring more acts of generosity into my life to increase my sense of connection?Resources:
Book: Your Great Life - a soulful and strategic guide to designing a life you loveCourse: ThriveConnect with Gemma:
1:1 Coaching: GemmaStone.comCourses + Community: ToLoveThisLife.com Instagram: @Gemma_StoneFacebook: Gemma StoneLinkedIn: Gemma-StoneDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read on the website.
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In this episode of To Love This Life, Gemma shares heartfelt reflections on the evolution of identity.
She explores how our identity is shaped from childhood, how we hold the power to rewrite our stories, and how evolving who we are internally can create the future we deeply desire.
Key Takeaways:Our early experiences shape our identity, but we have the power to rewrite our narrative.Every choice we make and experience we create is an opportunity to evolve our identity.By consciously aligning our identity with our dreams, we can become the person who lives the life we desire.Memorable Quotes:
"Every significant experience adds a new page to the story of our lives, shaping the roles we play, the character we become.""We can shape the meaning of each moment.""We can become the character we wish to be, to write the story we want to read.""We are the author and the story, the character and the creator."“Your identity evolves with every choice you make and experience you create."Resources Mentioned:
Book: Your Great Life - a soulful and strategic guide to designing a life you loveCourse: Identity EvolutionConnect with Gemma:
1:1 Coaching: GemmaStone.comCourses + Community: ToLoveThisLife.com Instagram: @Gemma_StoneFacebook: Gemma StoneLinkedIn: Gemma-StoneDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read on the website.
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In this episode of To Love This Life, Gemma shares personal insights from a recent identity shift and the discomfort—and magic—that comes with letting go of the familiar to chase your dreams.
Whether we choose change or life chooses it for us, evolving our identity is essential to creating a future that aligns with our deepest desires.
Tune in to hear powerful reflections on how embracing evolution leads to a more authentic, fulfilling life.
Key Takeaways:
There are life changes that require us to evolve our identity—whether we choose them or they’re chosen for us.Ignoring the whispers to change often leads to crisis or discomfort, but we can consciously choose to evolve before it’s forced upon us.Every transformation involves a messy, uncertain liminal phase, but trusting the process leads to something beautiful.When we embrace change, we create space for a future that’s more true and aligned with who we really are.Memorable Quotes:
"You’re destined for your dreams, Love, but you’ll never achieve them clinging to comfort and the status quo.""When we ignore the whispers urging us to change, life smacks us with a cosmic 2x4, making it impossible to remain the same.""Who we were yesterday is not who we are today, and who we are today is not who we will be tomorrow.""You are not a static being. You are an evolving masterpiece."Resources:
Book: Your Great Life - a soulful and strategic guide to designing a life you loveCourse: Identity EvolutionConnect with Gemma:
1:1 Coaching: GemmaStone.comCourses + Community: ToLoveThisLife.com Instagram: @Gemma_StoneFacebook: Gemma StoneLinkedIn: Gemma-StoneListen, Subscribe, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave a review. Your support helps others discover these soulful conversations!
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read on the website.
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In this episode of To Love This Life, Gemma explores the profound connection between identity and life experiences.
Our identity shapes everything we do – from the way we parent, to our health habits, to how we react to feedback.
But here’s the empowering truth: While much of our identity is shaped in childhood, we have the power to consciously evolve it as adults.
Listen in as Gemma shares an invitation to audit your identity, so you can become the person who matches the experiences you desire.
Key Takeaways:
Our identity creates our life experience; we can only experience what aligns with who we believe we are.Everything in our world reflects our current identity, from our habits to our self-talk.Childhood shapes much of our identity, but as adults, we have the power to change and evolve it.Auditing your identity can help you see what parts support you and which ones hold you back.Memorable Quotes:
"Our identity creates our experience. We can only have experiences that match who we believe we are.""Everything in our world is a reflection of our current identity, from the way we take our coffee to our relationship dynamics.""While we don’t choose the identity we’re handed as children, we absolutely get to decide what we do with it as adults.""When we consciously choose who we are, we can shape the present and future experiences we desire."Resources:
Book: Your Great Life - a soulful and strategic guide to designing a life you loveCourse: Identity EvolutionConnect with Gemma:
1:1 Coaching: GemmaStone.comCourses + Community: ToLoveThisLife.com Instagram: @Gemma_StoneFacebook: Gemma StoneLinkedIn: Gemma-StoneListen, Subscribe, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave a review. Your support helps others discover these soulful conversations!
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read on the website.
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In today’s episode of To Love This Life, we explore the heart of personal transformation. Gemma shares a powerful reflection on how our outer world mirrors our inner state and why meaningful change begins from within. Discover how evolving your identity is the key to unlocking the life you desire – whether that’s in your relationships, career, or overall fulfillment. Tune in to hear how becoming the person you need to be can reveal hidden paths to success and growth. You are the leader of your life, and this episode will guide you toward taking that next powerful step in your personal evolution.
Key Takeaways:
The outer world reflects the inner world.Meaningful change in life requires evolving your identity.Becoming the person you need to be reveals new opportunities and hidden paths.Identity is the key to unlocking success in relationships, business, health, and fulfillment.Meaningful Quotes
"Our outer world reflects our inner world.""No matter what we want – a better business, harmonious relationships, or even world peace – it always begins as an inside job.""New awareness creates new action. New action creates a new reality.""You are the leader of your life, an unlimited and powerful creator."Resources:
Book: Your Great Life - a soulful and strategic guide to designing a life you loveCourse: Identity EvolutionConnect with Gemma:
1:1 Coaching: GemmaStone.comCourses + Community: ToLoveThisLife.com Instagram: @Gemma_StoneFacebook: Gemma StoneLinkedIn: Gemma-StoneListen, Subscribe, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave a review. Your support helps others discover these soulful conversations!
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read on the website.
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In this episode, Gemma shares about an important part of personal evolution - the courage to let go.
If we are Thriving, we are in constant evolution.
To evolve we need to release the old and embrace the new.
If you are interested in changing, becoming something different, something more, something that was always there, someone who is even more in love with life - this episode is for you.
We need to release to receive.
To grow we have to let go.
RESOURCE: Would you like some support to grow into the good? Thrive our course that guides you through a three step process that’s grounded in science and infused with soul to help you reflect, release, and design. You can register right over here, or learn more about our courses at www.tolovethislife.com
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read on the website.
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The launch of this podcast created a crossroads for Gemma, where a difficult decision had to be made. Today she talks about the reality of changing and staying the same and offers up prompts for you to navigate change in your life in a way that brings you into even more alignment with the life you love
Do you receive her weekly Love Letters? Last week, she wrote something vulnerable, poetic, and heartfelt about the ache of this change and how she is choosing to thrive through it. You can welcome me into your inbox here.
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read on the website.
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Gemma has identified the top seven core beliefs that have helped her, and her clients, evolve into lives they love.
She offers up these seven core beliefs, not to tell you what to believe, but to support you in having the freedom to choose what you want to believe, and to give you tools to help you design a life you love.
Your beliefs create your reality.
What will you choose to believe, to create the life you love?
To go deeper into the topics and learn more about how To Love This Life, check out www.tolovethislife.com
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read on the website.
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Let’s dive into your love story!
To Love This Life is about how to live and be in the world. But, it’s not about my way or anyone else’s way – it’s about figuring out what your way looks like and how to make it work for you.
In this episode Gemma will explore how to work with the story of where you have been and create the story of where you want to go.
The pen is in your hand, your life is a love story and you are the main character.
What story will you write?
Parts of this episode were originally published in Gemma’s book - Your Great Life: a soulful and strategic guide to living a life you love.
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or read on the website.
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Today, Gemma vulnerably shares her own journey through pain, trauma, and the intricate web of survival strategies she wove to protect herself from her early years into adulthood. Gemma reveals how her path, while laden with struggles and self-medication, eventually led her to a profound awakening and a commitment to holistic healing, exploring not only the mind but also the heart and soul. With a gentle and compassionate voice, she extends an invitation to you to embrace your own path, acknowledging that while the journey to self-love and a life you adore may be long and sometimes shrouded in darkness, it is undeniably worth every step. Gemma assures you that you’re not alone, offering her story as a testament to the transformative power of love and the possibility of emerging from pain into a life that resonates with vibrancy and love.
Today on To Love This Life:
Gemma's personal journey through pain and traumaNavigating survival strategies and self-medicationAwakening and commitment to holistic healingExploring mind, heart, and soul therapyThe struggle with external validation and overachievementConnect with Gemma:
Instagram: @gemma_stoneWebsite: www.tolovethislife.comDisclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or a qualified health provider for any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition. Please note that listening to this podcast may involve topics that are sensitive or triggering, and individual discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek immediate help from a professional or a crisis helpline.
This episode was produced by Soulfire Productions
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In the heartfelt inaugural episode of "To Love This Life," host Gemma Stone takes you on a journey through her past and present relationship with love letters, a medium she has used to spread love and positivity. She shares the transformative power of sending love out into the world, whether through physical letters or virtual ones landing in inboxes every Sunday. Gemma eloquently reads a love letter, not just to a single recipient, but to all listeners, encouraging you to pursue a life you love, despite fears and uncertainties. The episode is a gentle yet powerful reminder that choosing a path of love and authenticity, even amidst fear and doubt, can lead to a fulfilling and truthful life.
Today on To Love This Life:
The transformative power of love lettersChoosing and designing a life of loveFacing fears while pursuing passionNavigating through challenges to authentic livingWalking together towards a path of loveConnect with Gemma:
Instagram: @gemma_stoneWebsite: www.tolovethislife.comDisclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or a qualified health provider for any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition. Please note that listening to this podcast may involve topics that are sensitive or triggering, and individual discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek immediate help from a professional or a crisis helpline.
This episode was produced by Soulfire Productions
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How do you live a life you love? Gemma Stone has been working in the field of psychology for over twenty years, exploring the answers to this question for herself and thousands of others. This podcast will provide you with soulful stories and strategic tools to help you build mental strengths and overcome mental struggles so you can live a life you love. Each episode, science meets soul as we explore answers to your real-life questions, inspiring guest conversations, personal stories, and scientifically-grounded practices to love yourself, others, and life even more. Let’s go deep, together.
DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your medical professional if you have any personal medical questions.
