The Maison Gaton Podcast
by Judith Gaton
The Maison Gaton Podcast is for women who read and run things. Each week, attorney, author, and certified life coach Judith Gaton talks about personal style, identity, creativity, leadership, and the interior lives of women who refuse to be just one thing.If you're a high-achieving woman looking for a podcast that takes you seriously, welcome home.Come for the style. Stay for everything else.New episodes every week. Find the full Maison Gaton collection at maisongaton.substack.com.
Episodes
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4 Steps to a Stylish Fall 2026
My four-step process for approaching a fall wardrobe refresh without the pressure, urgency, or overstuffed hauls that fall marketing pushes on you. I walk through exactly how I personally handle every new season: factoring in how I actually live my life before buying anything, gathering real...
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What a Personal Learning Curriculum Actually Looks Like
Welcome back to the First of the Month Files for September 2026. This episode opens with well wishes for the month ahead, the kind worth sitting with slowly until they do their own bit of magic. Then we're diving into the personal curriculum, which is back by popular request after a member on our...
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Why Busy Women Keep Putting Off Their Best Ideas
If you've been putting off your best ideas, this episode is for you. We're talking about the long accumulation of later and why busy women keep postponing the things they actually want to do. Not because they're lazy. Not because they don't care. Because we've gotten very good at defending the...
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You've Gotten Too Good at Defending "Later"
You've Gotten Too Good at Defending "Later" What If You Defended the Dream Instead? You have an idea parking lot. We all do. The podcast episodes, the novels, the 2am mini courses, the business ideas that seemed urgent and then got quietly filed under later. This week we're talking about the long...
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How to Add Yourself to Your Own To-Do List Without Overhauling Your Entire Life
Do you wake up every morning to a mental to-do list that's already running before your eyes are even open? You're not alone, and in this episode, we're calling it what it is: the horrible hologram. In this episode, you'll hear about: The "horrible hologram" the mental to-do list that haunts you...
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How to Be a Tourist in Your Own Life This August (No Getaway Required)
Feeling the pull toward pumpkin spice before summer's even over? This week on the Maison Gueton podcast, we're slowing down and savoring what's left of summer with the Brainy and Bougie Scavenger Hunt, a four-week challenge to help you become a tourist in your own life, no vacation required. In...
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Three Stylish Missions from the World of Madame J
Pull up a chair. It's 1951. The linen is crisp, the coffee is strong, and you and I have nowhere to be for at least an hour. This episode is inspired by Part 3 of The Misadventures of Madame J: Chortler on a Train, and three things it made me think about for all of us. Three stylish missions this...
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Your Style Leaves Clues
Chortler on a Train, No. 1 is live on Substack today. This episode is the companion to it. Madame J notices what people wear because what people wear is information. She was a spy. That kind of attention doesn't retire just because the war ended. This week I talk about: What Madame J sees when…
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She's Here. Almost.
She's Here. Almost. This episode is about what a story can do that an essay cannot. I have spent years writing essays about formidable women. About refusing smallness. About taking up space without apology. I meant every word of every one of them I have been sitting on this long enough. Madame J...
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Where do you want to be?
Where Do You Want to Be? This week I talk about the very human experience of looking for your reflection in someone else's record of the night, what I actually found when I looked, and the distinction that changed everything for me: I wasn't missing from the night. I was missing from the record…
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Writing Women You Actually Want to Meet
This week I want to introduce you to a woman you haven't met yet. And before I tell you about Madame J, I have to tell you about Elle. Elle was my imaginary friend when I was eight. A 1920s movie star with a jet black bob, cupid bow lips, and apartments in Paris, Hollywood, and New York City....
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Accomplishment Loneliness in Success
This week we're continuing our A Collection of Lovely Things series with a theme of Blue: Hopes, Dreams & Aspirations, and this week's room is a little different. The Blue room has comfy couches, table space, journals, notebooks, whiteboards. It's a space for dreaming. And more importantly, it's…
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How to Turn Your Home Into a Creative Retreat (No Travel Required)
This week we're continuing our A Collection of Lovely Things series with a theme of Green: Home & Environment, and it's all about turning the space you already have into the retreat you've been waiting for. The episode opens with a reflection on a self-scheduled weekend retreat: a whiteboard in…
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What Friendship Actually Looks Like for Busy Women
This week we're continuing our A Collection of Lovely Things series with a theme of Yellow Friendship Gathering, and it's all about the little pieces of ourselves we give to one another. The episode opens with a reflection on being truly known by a friend, the kind of friend who can read a book…
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Micro Creativity and Bravery: The Orange Collection
This week on the Maison Gaton Podcast, we're stepping into the Orange Room, a space dedicated to creativity, whimsy, and permission to be a messy beginner. Drawing on a reframe from a MythBusters creator, we explore how creativity is really just problem solving in disguise, something you're…
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Petite Pleasures and Everyday Glamor: The Red Collection
Petite Pleasures and Everyday Glamor: The Red Collection In this episode: What petite pleasures and everyday glamor actually mean (and why it's a mindset first) Judith's personal story of finding glamor in the smallest of things, even a 99-cent Shasta soda Why you work too hard not to be savoring...
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A Collection of Lovely Things Part I
Welcome to the first episode of a new series! Step inside the Maison Gaton house: an eccentric, curated space full of trinkets, textures, and treasured collections. This episode is an invitation to take inventory of the lovely things you've gathered throughout your life, and to truly enjoy them....
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Why I Abandoned the Airbnb at 2am
Why I Abandoned the Airbnb at 2am It started with a smell. In this episode, Judith shares the full story of abandoning a vomit-soaked London Airbnb at 2am — and what hauling a giant suitcase into a perfumed hotel in the middle of the night taught her about the year she was actually having. This…
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The Lost Pleasure of Getting Ready
Episode 337: The Lost Pleasure of Getting Ready - 30 Acts of Resistance Through Style Why has getting dressed become a lost pleasure for busy professionals? Host Judith Gaton reframes intentional dressing as an act of resistance and shares 30 compelling reasons to find joy in your getting ready...
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First of the Month Files March 2026
Episode Overview In this special episode of the Style Masterclass podcast, host Judith Gaton introduces a new format inspired by her Substack's "First of the Month Files." She shares five things she's currently loving and working on, along with encouragement to pursue your own creative projects…
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From Teacher to Mobile Bookstore Owner with Andie Geyer
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Andie Geyer, the owner and operator of Rebel Reads, a mobile romance and fantasy bookstore based in Redlands, California. Andie shares her incredible journey from third-grade teacher to entrepreneur, proving that you don't need to quit your day job to...
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Process Over Outcome 2026 Goals
In this episode of the Style Masterclass podcast, the host delves into the concept of goal-setting, encouraging listeners to shift their focus from grandiose outcome goals to specific, daily processes. Sharing personal realizations and examples, such as making a million dollars, losing weight,...
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The Art of Leaving Room: Goals, Growth, and Grace
In this episode, Judith explores the tension between setting ambitious goals and leaving room for flexibility, creativity, and possibility—especially at the start of a new year. She shares personal reflections, style advice, and encouragement for high achievers to embrace both planning and the...
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Why Women People Please and How to Break the Cycle with Sara Fisk
In this transformative conversation, Judith is joined by friend, colleague, and certified coach Sara Fisk, creator of The Stop People Pleasing Program and host of The Ex Good Girl Podcast. Together they explore what people pleasing really looks like beneath the surface, why high-achieving women…
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Embracing Creativity and Authenticity with Lisa Haukom from The Golden Brand
In this episode of The Style Masterclass podcast, the host welcomes Lisa Haukom, the founder of The Golden Brand, to explore the journey of creative entrepreneurship. They discuss Lisa's background in art history, culinary arts, and her transition into running her own businesses, emphasizing the...
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Fitness and Mindset with Chris Coulson
In this episode of the Style Masterclass Podcast, I'm welcoming Coach Chris Coulson for an honest, empowering conversation about fitness, mindset, and self-care. We discuss overcoming injuries, integrating mental health with fitness, setting meaningful goals, and embracing failure as a learning...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Feng Shui: A Conversation with Abby Lane Designs
In this episode of the Style Masterclass podcast, I'm welcoming Abby from Abby Lane Designs and Holistic Homes. Abby, an intuitive interior designer and 'house therapist', breaks down the ancient Chinese art of feng shui. She explains its principles, its impact on our living spaces, and how...
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Style is a Creative Act Not a Checklist
In this episode I am talking you through the idea that style is a creative act rather than a checklist, and how I came to this realization for myself. You'll learn: Getting dressed is a daily moment of authorship The false narrative that professional women are not creative How to use your closet...
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The ONE Summer Item
In this episode I am talking about the one summer item. Not an entire wardrobe, not an entire outfit, we're simply starting with one item. You'll learn: What to do if you're feeling overwhelmed about your summer wardrobe this year The gift you can give yourself to take the pressure of this summer...
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First of the Month Files Episode 2
We're back with our First of the Month series and today we're talking all about editing and the beauty of a mid-year edit. You'll learn: The value and importance of a mid-year edit, regardless of your approach to goal setting Why it's not always about the goals themselves, and what it's actually...
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Maison Gaton Signature Series Episode 1
We're doing something a little different in this episode. I'm starting a new series that we'll do on the Style Masterclass podcast at the end of each month. I'm sharing some writing I've done, offering a letter challenge, and more. You'll learn: What gumption means to me and a personal family…
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Continued Experimentation
We're talking about two of my favorite things: being a creative and a writer and style. There's a marriage between the two and I want to explore that in today's episode and how I'm bringing those together for you. You'll learn: What we miss out on when it comes to getting really good at something...
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Long-forgotten Items
We're exploring the concept of "long-forgotten items". So many of us buy things aspirationally and let's talk about why we do that, how we can make the most of these and bring them back to life. You'll learn: Why and how we should reach for those long-forgotten items Questions to ask as you...
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First of the Month Files No.1
We're trying something new around here and starting the First of the Month Files. This will go along with my Morning Coffee Newsletter that goes out on the first week of the month so be sure to subscribe to that if you aren't already! Today, let's do a little check-in. You'll learn: How to take...
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Style Mistake 4: One and Done
We are continuing our new series on the podcast today of the 4 most common style mistakes I see people make, how to avoid them and what to do instead. Today, we're addressing the fourth and final mistake I see all the time: one and done. You'll learn: Finding and exploring your style is never…
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Style Mistake 3 Prioritizing Flattering Over Distinctive
We are continuing our new series on the podcast today of the 4 most common style mistakes I see people make, how to avoid them and what to do instead. Today, we're addressing style mistake number three: what happens when you prioritize "flattering" over everything else. You'll learn: Why...
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Style Mistake 2 Changing Everything All at Once
We are continuing our new series on the podcast today of the 4 most common style mistakes I see people make, how to avoid them and what to do instead. Today, we're addressing style mistake number two: changing everything all at once. You'll learn: My thoughts on the movie montage makeover The…
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Style Mistake 1 Dressing For What Used to Be
We are starting a new series on the podcast today of the 4 most common style mistakes I see people make, how to avoid them and what to do instead. Today, we're addressing one of the most common mistakes I see: dressing for what used to be. You'll learn: What it means to "dress for what used to…
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The Power of Letting Go
We are continuing on with our series focusing on letting go of good enough. In this episode, I'm sharing the power of letting go and 5 powerful ways to let go in your own life and focus on what really matters to you. You'll learn: What does it actually mean to let go and how to do it when you…
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Letting Go of Good Enough in Your Confidence
We are continuing on with our series focusing on letting go of good enough. In this episode, I'm sharing what it looks like to let go of good enough when it comes to confidence and my new and improved confidence equation I teach to my clients. You'll learn: What my confidence equation 2.0 is and...
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Letting Go of Good Enough in Your Influence & Impact Stepping Into Your Leadership
We are continuing on with our series focusing on letting go of good enough. In this episode, I'm sharing something I taught the women at our March 2025 live event on your influence and impact when it comes to leadership. You'll learn: You're already influencing those around you and what to do…
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Letting Go of Good Enough in Your Style and Dressing to Your Full Potential
We are starting a new series in this episode focusing on letting go of good enough. In the first episode, we are going back to the roots and talking about style and how to let go of "good enough" when it comes to your personal style. You'll learn: Why going back to the basics is so important for...
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Sustaining Your Morning Routine Staying Consistent and Evolving Over Time
We are spending this entire month focused on morning routines. In today's episode, we're wrapping up the series by discussing how to sustain a consistent morning routine and make space for it to evolve over time. You'll learn: Why it's so important to admit when something is no longer working How...
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Building a Flexible Morning Routine Start Small, Embrace Imperfection, and Adapt
We are spending this entire month focused on morning routines. In today's episode, we're sharing how to build a flexible morning routine, starting small, letting go of perfectionism and being adaptable. You'll learn: How I began consistently getting up earlier in a way that actually worked for me...
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From Chaos to Clarity Designing a Morning Routine That Works for You
We are spending this entire month focused on morning routines. In today's episode, we're sharing how to go from chaos to clarity in designing a morning routine that actually works for you. You'll learn: What internal chaos looks like and how it impacts our neverending to-do lists Going from chaos...
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How to Start Your Day When You're Exhausted
In this episode, we're talking about morning routines. We are spending this entire month focused on morning routines to help you start your days refreshed, even if you're exhausted. You'll learn: How to start your day when you're exhausted What to do when exhaustion comes up and how to address it...
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Style Struggle Series: Styling v. Wearing
In this episode, we're bringing back the Style Struggle Series! In this episode, I'm diving into the difference between styling and wearing your clothes. You'll learn: How to better understand and shop for your proportions using the Golden Ratio How to play with colors in your daily outfits to…
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Style Struggle Series: Fun Clothes, Nowhere to Go
In this episode, we're bringing back the Style Struggle Series! In this episode, I'm diving into what to do if you have fun clothes and nowhere to go. You'll learn: You don't have to have a special occasion to wear your fun clothes. What to do with your treasured and beautiful items How to plan...
About this show
The Maison Gaton Podcast is for women who read and run things. Each week, attorney, author, and certified life coach Judith Gaton talks about personal style, identity, creativity, leadership, and the interior lives of women who refuse to be just one thing.If you're a high-achieving woman looking for a podcast that takes you seriously, welcome home.Come for the style. Stay for everything else.New episodes every week. Find the full Maison Gaton collection at maisongaton.substack.com.
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