1 Year Writing on Substack: Was It Worth It? Life by Jamie 2026-03-22 | One year ago I started a small experiment: I wanted to see what would happen if I committed to writing on Substack for a full year.I didn’t start with a big audience or a clear strategy. I simply wanted to take writing more seriously and document the journey along the way.In this video, I’m sharing the final update of that experiment — including my Substack growth, what actually happened over the past year, and the lessons I learned from consistently publishing online.If you’re thinking about starting a Substack, writing online, or building a newsletter but don’t feel ready yet, I hope this video gives you some encouragement to start before you feel fully confident.Building something online takes time, consistency, and the willingness to learn as you go — and this past year of writing has taught me more than I expected.On this channel I document my journey of **building an intentional life, experimenting with creative projects, personal growth in my 30s, and creating online income streams through writing and content creation.**If you're interested in **Substack, writing online, building a newsletter, or growing as a creator**, subscribe and follow along.SUBSTACK:📩 Subscribe here: lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow Along in Real Time✨ Instagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamiegrab 15% off my fave travel insurance: freely.me/au/referred-friend?utm_source=growsurf&utm_medium=referral&grsf=4vz127👋 Hey, I’m Jamie!I packed up my life and moved to the other side of the world in my 20s, and ever since, I’ve been on a journey of self-discovery, independence & personal growth. I believe stepping outside your comfort zone is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.I create videos for women who are learning to take up space, embrace their independence, and romanticize their lives. Whether you're looking for:🌍 Solo adventures & day trips💭 Personal growth & mindset shifts💡 Self-care & everyday motivation…you’ll find relatable and inspiring content here. Let’s grow together!📺 More Videos Like This:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Gfv7PahD8R023o-9j0wDbV0KnkYHQmxyoutube.com/playlist?list=PL2Gfv7PahD8QFTXJZUtn_rAbfVHxhIP39youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Gfv7PahD8RwQlLo4QihQPf14NfKxHGT🔗 Explore More Everything in one place: https://msha.ke/lifebyjamie💬 Let’s Connect!Enjoyed this video? Like & Subscribe for more solo adventure & personal growth content!💬 Let me know your thoughts in the comments!📩 Business Inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
what 30 days of daily posting actually taught me... Life by Jamie 2026-09-29 | posting daily on youtube is a challenge for sure, 30 days ago, this was just a thought. Now I have 30 more videos than I did then. If you're still sitting on the sidelines, I want you to know how much can change in a month. I spent most of this year job hunting and it wasn't paying off, and I found myself asking, what if I went all in on my content the way I'd been prioritizing job hunting for the last 10 months. Thirty days in, I no longer believe quantity and quality can't coexist. And I no longer believe I'm going to lose my whole audience from posting too much either... turns out there are people actually looking forward to daily content from me.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#postingdaily #postingchallenge #dailyvlog
I accepted a job offer after spending most of the year unemployed Life by Jamie 2026-09-28 | I got a job after spending most of 2026 unemployed and job hunting for months...I'll be spending the last quarter of it with a full time contract role. This isn't my endgame, it's not even my ideal job, but it's breathing room. It means I won't have to start job searching again until the new year, I can replenish my savings, my emergency fund, my house sitting buffer account, finally replace my phone before it actually breaks, book that physio appointment, get back to the gym, and stop stressing over Christmas presents a couple months out. The real reason I said yes though is the hours. It's not a 9 to 5, it's a set schedule that gives me space in the mornings or afternoons to keep working on my content, which was my biggest concern about taking on full time work even for a season. but it's breathing room and i'm so grateful!5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
the fear that could get in the way of my dream life Life by Jamie 2026-09-27 | exposure therapy for a bug phobia isn't something I expected to be doing, but a coffee with a friend changed that she pushed me to stop just talking about this fear and actually make a plan for it. This one's borderline phobia territory for me, and it's probably the biggest thing standing between me and solo van life one day. There's a real difference between talking about overcoming a fear and actually putting yourself in uncomfortable situations to do it ....and I'm about to find out where my actual limit is, and whether the dream is worth pushing past it.Exposure Therapy Worksheet:therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/exposure-hierarchy5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#feelthefear #facingfears #YTriseaunz
I Dont Want to Ask for My Birthday Off Anymore Life by Jamie 2026-09-26 | This is Why I'm Building Something of my own...My boss once told me I had no life. I was expected to work on my birthday because I "didn’t have much going on."The pit in my stomach asking for time off. Watching other people's lives deemed more important than mine. Feeling like my time didn't belong to me.it's all these little experiences that are adding up to my choice to create my own thing... 5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#creatorjourney #unemployment #melbournevlog #ytriseaunz
creators need more community Life by Jamie 2026-09-25 | Someone once told me it was unrealistic to think YouTube could ever pay me, even part time. I knew it wasn't true, but it can be so easy to let a voice like that creep in when you're just starting out.This is about how isolating building something from nothing in the online space actually is, and what changed for me once I started finding other creators first online, then in person at events here in Melbourne. Going from "keep your day job" to "I've done it, you can too" changed everything.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#smallcreators #smallyoutuber #creatorjourney #creatormotivation #monetization #YTriseaunz
I think Im allergic to choosing the safe option... Life by Jamie 2026-09-24 | the safe doesn't always mean the smart choice... I stopped treating those two words like they meant the same thing. I said this as a throwaway line in another video and couldn't stop thinking about it afterward. Growing up, and honestly for most of my adult life, I absorbed the idea that the safe choice was automatically the responsible one... stay in the job, take the stable option, don't rock the boat. But when I actually trace back the moments I chose safe, some of them cost me more than the risky choice would have. This isn't an anti-safety video. I'm still figuring out where the actual line is. But I don't think safe and smart are interchangeable anymore, and I wanted to sit in that properly instead of leaving it as one sentence in someone else's vide5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
I thought starting over in my 30s would feel like freedom…it hasn’t Life by Jamie 2026-09-23 | Starting over in your 30s... I thought this would feel like freedom. I expected this big release, like I was finally free, like the opportunities were endless and the only way from here was up. It hasn't felt like that at all. Since the moment I walked out the door from living with my ex, it's felt like an uphill battle. Sitting at my computer receiving another job rejection email. A potential house sit cancelled last minute. It's not really giving freedom. It's giving survival mode. This is me being honest about the gap between what I expected starting over to feel like, and what it's actually felt like.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#startingover #30s #rebuildingmylife #YTriseAunz
38 years old and single..am I sad and lonely? Life by Jamie 2026-09-22 | Are you looking for a relationship? Do you mind being single? Someone left this comment recently and I wanted to actually answer it instead of giving a quick reply. I'm 38, single, and not actively dating right now, and I want to be honest about all of it, including whether I'm lonely. It's been a while since my 6 year relationship ended, and some of this choice comes down to trust... trust that broke during that relationship, trust I'm still rebuilding in myself before I'd feel ready to bring someone new into my life. Some of it comes down to where my focus actually is right now, on my own dreams, on building this life I'm rebuilding, and dating right now would honestly feel like a distraction from that. I also have some honest thoughts on what the dating pool looks like globally right now, and that plays into this too. 5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#datingafter30 #singlelife #breakup
I stopped filming for a few days and it wrecked my momentum Life by Jamie 2026-09-21 | daily posting has brought up a lot of things I didn't expect. I took a couple days off filming and it has been really hard to get back into the groove with this daily posting challenge. but we are still showing up!5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#dailyposting #contentcreator #contentcreator
I withdrew from a job offer, even with my savings running out Life by Jamie 2026-09-20 | watch my job hunting vlogs here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Gfv7PahD8S9wb8ksN9enC_wasLQiAS8&si=Pm58iw3V9_OVKDKDTurning down a job offer while your savings are running out isn't a decision that makes sense on paper and I felt guilty about it before I even shared it, knowing how many people going through their own job hunt would have killed to get that far.I got to the final stage of a job offer this year, and I withdrew. Not because it was smart. Because my gut was screaming not to take it, and I've realized I'm losing my tolerance for soul-sucking jobs in a way I didn't used to have. A version of me used to be able to suck it up for a paycheck. That version doesn't exist anymore.job hunting playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Gfv7PahD8S9wb8ksN9enC_wasLQiAS8&si=Pm58iw3V9_OVKDKD5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#jobsearch #jobhunting #rebuildingmyself #YTriseaunz
I actually thought I was the only one going grey this young Life by Jamie 2026-09-19 | Getting grey hair in your 20s is way more common than it looks like online...I just didn't know that when I got my first ones at 25, because all I'd ever seen was women getting gray hair in their 50s.I believed I was out of the norm for years, and it actually made me angry like something had been taken from me. It wasn't until my 30s, watching more women embrace their natural grey, that I found out how many of them got theirs around the same age I did, after decades of dyeing it.This is about that realization, and unlearning something I believed for years that just wasn't true.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#YTriseaunz
I Used to Think I Talked Too Much, Daily Posting Proved Me Wrong Life by Jamie 2026-09-18 | Does posting daily on YouTube actually get your videos pushed more by the algorithm? Someone asked me that in the comments and I realized my answer deserved more than a reply, so here's the full one. The short version is no, YouTube doesn't reward daily posting specifically... it still rewards videos that keep people watching, that happens whether you post once a week or every day. But there's a compound effect that starts happening when you post more often, of course. but my big thing is that I'm trying to get comfortable with my own voice on camera instead of leaning on outlines and bullet points every time. I've told myself for a long time that I talk too much or go on tangents, so I built a habit of over-scripting to control that. But some of the tangents are the parts people relate to the most. I'm also hoping this challenge opens up conversations I haven't felt like I had room for when I was mostly posting solo day trips and day in the life content... conversations with other women in a rebuilding season, who get it. More views and subs would be nice too, but that's the bonus, not the main point of this.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
i almost let my insecurities hold me back this morning… Life by Jamie 2026-09-17 | i almost let my insecurities stop me from posting daily....5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#YTriseaunz
I let myself actually rest for 3 days and it felt foreign... Life by Jamie 2026-09-16 | learning how to rest in my 30s has been a challenge… I was on the couch, drawing, snacks, YouTube, nothing productive attached to any of it. I think I've been carrying this belief that rest has to be earned, and looking back at this past year, that's rarely actually been true. I struggle with finding the balance, when I let myself rest, it's rough getting back into momentum, but when I don't let myself rest enough in the first place, my body eventually says "we're not going back to that." I'm still working out how to make that transition in both directions feel less like whiplash. It also felt strange to say out loud that I'm 38 and still learning how to allow myself to rest without guilt.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Taking 3 days off & the guilt of resting02:15 - Why it feels impossible to truly unplug03:45 - The toxic cycle of overproductivity vs. rest06:05 - Making rest part of the strategy, not an afterthought09:25 - Navigating unemployment anxiety & "sloth mode"11:20 - How chronic overworking drains your nervous system13:40 - Eldest daughter syndrome & giving myself grace15:30 - Breaking the belief that life has to be a struggle17:35 - Relearning how to take a real mental break19:50 - Why solo trips taught me how to actually rest22:15 - Choosing slow living today & closing thoughts5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#selfcare #rest #burnoutrecovery #YTriseaunz
they think I’m weird for not wanting this kind of life… Life by Jamie 2026-09-15 | Being the misfit in a friend group who all want a "normal life" is a specific kind of lonely... the kind where nothing's technically wrong, you just want something different than everyone around you.This is about that, and about the voices I wish I'd had growing up. Not people telling me what to do, just people saying I wasn't crazy for wanting something else, even before I knew what that something else actually looked like.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#unconventional #childfreebychoice #YTriseaunz
I think I’m giving up on job hunting in 2026…. Life by Jamie 2026-09-14 | After 10 months of job hunting with nothing to show for it, I'm making a real decision about where my time and energy actually go ...and it's not job hunting anymore, at least not as the priority.This is about choosing to put my energy into building content instead, even without a guarantee it works, and what it feels like to walk away from something I "should" keep doing in favor of something I actually believe in.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#jobhunting #jobsearch #YTriseaunz
life in melbourne: content creation, makeup restock & dinner in the city (vlog) Life by Jamie 2026-09-13 | a full productive day in my life living in melbourne, all things creating content, getting my brows done, running errands and catching up with friends in the city for dinner! it was a fun one for sure5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#melbournevlog #dayinmylife #YTriseaunz
I met a beekeeper in a pool in Mexico and still think about him to this day… Life by Jamie 2026-09-12 | I think the easiest way to let your passion show is to stop holding back and years ago, a beekeeper I met at a pool in Mexico taught me that without even trying.I don't remember most of what he said. I remember how he said it completely lit up, not worried for a second if he was boring me.This is about that memory, and what I'm actually trying to tap into during this daily posting challenge finding the moments where I come alive, without holding back, and hoping some of that comes through on the other side of the screen too.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#YTriseaunz
moving away from my hometown as the eldest daughter changed me Life by Jamie 2026-09-11 | the invisible weight of being an eldest daughter...someone asked me why I love melbourne so much, and It was hard for me to put my finger on it, but when i went back to the US for a trip ealrier this year, I had a bit of an epiphany.read an open letter to the eldest daughter on my substack:lifebyjamie.substack.com/p/an-open-letter-to-the-eldest-daughter?r=4fbss0&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#eldestdaughter #livingabroad #YTriseaunz
everyone wants authentic creators until life gets too real Life by Jamie 2026-09-10 | what if my content is too much for people? after someone left a comment telling me they had to stop watching because they couldn't watch someone be sad for too long. It's stuck with me since.This is about that comment, and about walking away from a 6-year relationship and losing my dad within the same year, and choosing to keep showing up online through both. About what "we want authenticity" actually means when the authenticity isn't easy to watch.I don't think sadness needs to be hidden to be palatable. I think it deserves a seat at the table...same as joy, same as everything else.I'm Jamie. Rebuilding my life in my 30s, mostly out loud, mostly in real time — this is part of what that actually looks like.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel! #YTriseaunz
I ran a giveaway for my channel and someone lied about winning Life by Jamie 2026-09-09 | Hosting a giveaway as a small creator... nobody warns you about this part until it happens to you. I ran a giveaway recently, and before it even started, someone left a comment warning me about a scam that targets creators doing giveaways. I didn't take it as seriously as I should have. Once entries started coming in, a lot of people who'd never even heard of my channel before showed up just for the giveaway. Then it happened almost exactly like the warning said it would... someone tried impersonating the winner5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
still not over my breakup after 1 year... Life by Jamie 2026-09-08 | There's a real pressure to bounce back fast after a breakup the glow up, the "6 months later and she's thriving" content that's everywhere once you start looking for it. I went looking for that content too, early on. What I found instead was a lot of after, not much during.Six months later, I wasn't in my bounce back era. Not even a year later. And for a while, that felt like something to be embarrassed about...like I was doing it wrong, or too slow, or behind some timeline nobody actually told me about.This is about that pressure, and what it's like to still be in it when everyone online looks like they're already out.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#breakup #glowup #YTriseaunz
Ive been posting daily on YouTube for 7 days...can I keep up? Life by Jamie 2026-09-07 | One week into posting every day on YouTube something I've wanted to do for years and finally started!!a bit of nervous energy, why I love batching more than I expected to, what I'm learning about how I actually like to create, and a few random off-the-cuff moments in between.this is where week one actually left me.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#dailyposting #smallcreator #ytriseaunz
winter in melbourne vlog: cozy ramen bars, riverwalks & thrifting Life by Jamie 2026-09-06 | A winter in Melbourne vlog doesn't get much cozier than this...ramen, a riverwalk, and some thrifting...even if the weather had different plans.come along as I spend the day soaking up the last bit of winter before the seasons shift, solo, slow, and in the city. Life in my 30s right now looks a lot like this: simple days, no rush, figuring out what I actually enjoy without needing a reason for it. :)5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#melbournevlog #YTriseaunz #dayinmylife
the real reason I started house sitting (and why I still am, 1.5 years later) Life by Jamie 2026-09-05 | get 25% off house sitting membership - trustedhousesitters.com/refer/RAF936306/?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=refer-a-friend&utm_campaign=refer-a-friendAfter moving out from living with my ex, I needed options fast. Getting a job and renting on my own would've taken forever to save enough to actually have choices. House sitting was the quickest way I found to get some back.Six months in, I'd saved around $9,000. That number is the reason I was able to say no to a job that was hoping I'd take it out of desperation, not because it was actually right for me.this video is a little peak into what house sitting has been able to do for me.house sitting sites I use:trustedhousesitters: trustedhousesitters.com/refer/RAF936306/?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=refer-a-friend&utm_campaign=refer-a-friendaussiehousesitters.com.au: https://www.aussiehousesitters.com.au/?tap_a=29446-7ada98&tap_s=10175457-4334b4 mindahome.com.au5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#housesitter #housesitting #ytriseaunz
Im 38, single, and I dont want marriage, kids, or a 9-5... Life by Jamie 2026-09-04 | I'm 38. Single. No interest in marriage, kids, or a 9-5. I crave an unconventional life and I've stopped pretending that's a phase I'll grow out of. This is me talking through what it's actually like to want a different life than the one most people assume you're supposed to want by now … the reactions, the assumptions, and what it means to keep choosing this anyway.if someone tells me "i'll change my mind" one more time i might scream - read the full post on substack: lifebyjamie.substack.com/p/if-someone-tells-me-ill-change-my?r=4fbss0&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#childfreebychoice #childfree #YTriseaunz
behind the scenes of starting my daily posting challenge on youtube (feeling overwhelmed) Life by Jamie 2026-09-03 | posting every day on youtube is no small accomplishment and I know what it takes but i'm doubting whether or not I can do it when life gets in the way. but i know there is only one way to find out.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#dailyposting #creatorjourney #YTriseaunz
I dont want to escape work, I want to escape someone else owning my time Life by Jamie 2026-09-02 | working full time while building your dream life is hard. I don't know how people with full-time jobs manage life admin...basically one day off a week to do groceries, appointments, errands, rest, everything. it feels suffocating, and I don't think that's just "reality."someone told me recently that no one actually wants to work, we just do it for the money. and I don't think that's true for me. I love the work I do as a creator, the writing, the editing, the hours I pour into this. I just want to do it on my own terms, without asking permission for a bathroom break or a physio appointment.this is me talking through what it actually feels like to be mid-way through buying back my time...the self-doubt, the slowness of it, the people who don't quite get it...and why I still think it's worth it.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#YTriseaunz
almost missing my train made me rethink how I create content Life by Jamie 2026-09-01 | what if content creation was allowed to be easy? this realization about growing on youtube has cracked open something I've been circling for months this belief that anything worth having has to come hard.This is me thinking out loud about why I've attached impact to struggle, what's shifting as I stop forcing my content to be complicated, and what it's looking like to let things a train, a video, a whole life arrive with more ease than I thought I was allowed to have.If you've ever felt like success has to be a fight, or gotten weird about something good happening without the struggle first...this one's for you.I'm Jamie. I'm rebuilding my life in my 30s, mostly out loud, mostly in real time. No plan, no expert take just someone figuring it out as it happens.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#YTriseaunz
A Winter Day Trip from Melbourne by Train (Kyneton, we’re back!) Life by Jamie 2026-08-31 | A winter day trip from Melbourne by train doesn't need to be complicated and today it was just a slow walk through the Kyneton Botanic Gardens, a meat pie from Country Cob Bakery, and a wander through a local op shop and just enjoying being out and about in nature solo!5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#solotrip #melbournevlog #ytriseaunz
the story I was telling myself that was holding my channel back Life by Jamie 2026-08-29 | posting daily on youtube isn't for everyone and I used to believe that if I posted too much, people would get annoyed. it felt like a fact, one of those unspoken creator rules I never actually questioned.but this year I noticed something… I've been consuming daily content from creators who chose to post on youtube, and I'm not annoyed. I'm eagerly waiting for the next upload. so what was I actually protecting by holding back?this is me talking through the story I was telling myself, and why my own life was proof it was never true.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#YTriseaunz
Winter in Melbourne: Exploring Footscray on a Random, Unemployed Wednesday Life by Jamie 2026-08-23 | Third melbourne market trip this winter after Vic Market and Prahran, today it's Footscray. A random Wednesday, nothing on the calendar, nowhere I have to be.This is technically the kind of day I've been working toward...wandering a market on a weekday, no rush, no one to answer to. But I just got dropped back into unemployment, and there's a layer of guilt attached to enjoying it that I wasn't expecting. So I'm sitting in that today, alongside a market wander, a solo lunch, and a stop at my favourite curly hair care store while I'm out here (Melbourne doesn't stock much for my hair type, so I stock up when I can).hi if you're new here...I'm Jamie. Rebuilding my life in my 30s, mostly out loud, mostly in real time.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!#YTriseaunz #solodaytrip #footscray
no job, no plan, and Im okay with that for now (sunday reset vlog) Life by Jamie 2026-08-16 | a little sunday reset while back to job hunting. the temp contract ended this week, and job hunting is back on the table. but today's about a sunday reset first! meal prep, laundry, a little behind-the-scenes of content creator life, and sitting with where my head's actually at.mostly though, this is me practicing something I keep having to relearn: rest doesn't need to be earned. it comes first, and the to-do list can wait.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📺 Watch next:📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
youtube raised the bar. I dont think thats a bad thing. Life by Jamie 2026-08-15 | youtube is doubling their monetization requirements starting february 2027. and the reaction has been wild people saying it's not worth starting a channel anymore, that youtube doesn't want to pay creators.but back in 2021 when I started this channel, I misread the requirements and thought monetization was 40,000 watch hours. and I started anyway because I knew the only way I wouldn't get there was if I quit.this is me thinking out loud about whether this change is actually about the requirements, or about something bigger we've lost as a society and that’s the ability to work toward something without needing proof along the way that it's working. let’s talk about it in this video.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
i built my entire youtube channel while in survival mode… Life by Jamie 2026-08-09 | when you're making progress but something feels off in life...let's talk about it5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie📺 Watch next:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Gfv7PahD8TZuAcs1JtpqwdjQ_IT_OGw&si=FJEG8Qsv948eBpJN📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
afternoon chat & finally picking our giveaway winner!! Life by Jamie 2026-08-05 | we recently hit our 5k subscriber milestone, let's celebrate by picking our winner for the $50 giveaway!5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and this channel is me documenting the climb back to myself after everything fell apart. Honest, messy, and in real time.📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
Life in My 30s: Trying to Stay Productive Through Melbourne Winter Life by Jamie 2026-08-02 | welcome to a melbourne winter vlog of a weekend in my life while starting over in my 30s, thoughts on embracing a more unconventional lifestyle, sharing some of the behind the scenes of my life as a creator and the reality of living in limbo while rebuilding your life. 5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📺 Watch next:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Gfv7PahD8TZuAcs1JtpqwdjQ_IT_OGw&si=k2tWoGjWmG0UA896📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
Winter in Melbourne: Exploring Prahran Market for the First Time Life by Jamie 2026-07-26 | Winter in Melbourne Market exploring continues this time at Prahran Market. I warmed up with some coffee and donuts at American Donut Kitchen, went thrifting at Red Cross and Sacred Heart on Chapel Street, wandered through a Latin American food store, and had tacos for lunch at Pacho Taqueria. Another slow, cozy winter day exploring Melbourne without a car. come tag along for the day!If you're new here...I'm Jamie. I document rebuilding my life in my 30s, mostly solo travel and real life, one day at a time. This channel is me documenting the climb back to myself.📍 Filmed in Prahran, Victoria5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📺 Watch next:youtube.com/watch?v=YOKA2X9kMv4&list=PL2Gfv7PahD8R023o-9j0wDbV0KnkYHQmx📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
Job Hunting in 2026 Is Dehumanising & Nobody Is Talking About It Life by Jamie 2026-07-22 | Job hunting in 2026 is a full time job and no enough people are talking about how dehumanizing it actually is.The impossible experience requirements. The 10 step application process. The ghosting. The "we regret to inform you" emails after you've given everything. And somehow still being expected to perform like you're obsessed with the role.This is my honest take on what job hunting in 2026 actually looks like ...plus what's genuinely keeping me sane while I'm in it.If you're in this too, this one's for you.🎬 Been following the job hunting journey? Watch the full playlist here → youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Gfv7PahD8S9wb8ksN9enC_wasLQiAS8&si=4ga_S25dv0N_nASUmy recent substack post:i'd rather burn it all down for a chance to actually own my days eight months of unemployment, a rigged game and the decision to stop playing:5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamieThis channel is me documenting the climb back to myself. Honest, messy, and in real time.📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
I Messed Up at My First Day Back at Work (chatty vlog) Life by Jamie 2026-07-19 | Starting a new job after months of unemployment is a bigger shift than I expected...mentally, emotionally, practically. This is an unplanned, raw few days in my life leading up to my first day and what actually happened when I got there. Mental health, meal prep, and making the most of a short term role...honestly and unfiltered.more job hunting videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Gfv7PahD8S9wb8ksN9enC_wasLQiAS8&si=gMqYuy189zS3ZoRa5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
5,000 Subscribers!! Thank you for being here. Life by Jamie 2026-07-17 | 🎉 5K GIVEAWAY IS OPEN! Enter here → docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoc-BmEBzjFLPO1rMGCmng5-ATVO-meoscOzn_YyBy-qxpVA/viewform?usp=headerOpen internationally. Entries close midnight July 24th — Australian Eastern Time (Sydney/Melbourne) drop me a comment to let me know you've entered!! ---5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📺 Watch next:📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
Answering Your Questions 1 Year Post Break-Up (Honest & Raw) Life by Jamie 2026-07-15 | enter the give away below!! 🎉starting over in my late 30s after a breakup has been rough, but we're still going and i recently sat down and answered a bunch of questions for this Q&A style life update. we've also hit 5k subscribers on the channel! so proud of this milestone and appreciate everyone who is here today! more details to come to join the giveaway so keep your eyes peeled and a drop me a comment if you want to enter! :D saying "I want to join the giveaway!" it's for $50 for one special subscriber! **GIVEAWAY ENTER HERE**fill out the google form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoc-BmEBzjFLPO1rMGCmng5-ATVO-meoscOzn_YyBy-qxpVA/viewform?usp=header5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📺 Watch next:📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
Solo Day Trip to Altona...Until a Stranger Tried to Ruin My Day Life by Jamie 2026-07-12 | Another solo day trip without a car this time in Altona. I took the train, walked along Altona Beach, spent some time at Cherry Lake Reserve, went thrifting, and had a solo lunch date with Filipino food at Kumbira Cafe.I also want to be upfront about something partway through filming, a stranger made me feel genuinely unsafe. They lingered nearby watching me film, kept invading my personal space, and tried to spit on me more than once, including riding towards me on a bike to do it again after I'd already walked away. I almost cut the trip short, but decided to try to enjoy the day the best that I could…I'm okay but it's part of the honest reality of filming alone sometimes, and I didn't want to edit it out. I'll probably be back for a redemption trip at some point, because the rest of the day (before that) was actually really lovely.📍 Filmed in Altona — Cherry Lake Reserve, Altona Beach, Kumbira Cafe5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📺 Watch next:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Gfv7PahD8R023o-9j0wDbV0KnkYHQmx&si=9t30lIBgKjD5lVEJ📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
Potentional Job Offer On the Day I Could Barely Function (House Sitting Life) Life by Jamie 2026-07-05 | After months of job hunting I finally got a call about a temp job on the day I was running on empty, moving between house sits, carrying everything I own across two trains while getting sick. This is what that day actually looked like.In this vlog: a house sit transition day in my life without a car, pushing through exhaustion to get the basic routine things done, a cozy recovery morning that didn't go to plan, and an unexpected trip back to my storage locker that I really didn't see coming.📥 Navigating Uncertainty Guide (free) → life-by-jamie.kit.com/d0ff5813bf🎥 Watch next: How I'm Actually Keeping My Sanity While Job Hunting → youtu.be/DedQLe92GKM?si=5KW56D85wT3FtBOg5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
Winter in Melbourne: Vic Market, Fitzroy Gardens & Cozy Solo Lunch Date Life by Jamie 2026-06-28 | come spend a solo melbourne city day this winter! I seriously used to write winter off entirely...counting down the days until spring and wishing months of my life away. Lately i've been trying my best to stop doing that. In this video I'm spending a solo winter day in Melbourne doing the things that are making the cold season worth it...warm sugar doughnuts at Vic Market, wandering through Fitzroy Gardens, discovering the hidden Tudor village, and finishing the day with a steamy bowl of pho.Melbourne in winter hits different when you actually lean into it.What's in this video:Vic Market in winter & the famous sugar doughnuts from American Doughnut Kitchen.Fitzroy Gardens autumn leaves, duck pond & the Tudor villageBest time to visit Vic Market to beat the crowdsWarm pho for a cold day in the citySolo day out in Melbourne without a car5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
My Savings Are Running Out…So Why Did I Just Turn Down a Job? (unemployed in my 30s) Life by Jamie 2026-06-21 | a few days in my life in my 30s while job hunting have been rough.but what does it actually look like to trust yourself when you can't afford to? This week I turned down a job offer while my savings are running out, with no guarantee anything better is coming. This is what backing yourself actually looks like when the stakes are real.currently document rebuilding my life from scratch in my 30s, honestly and in real time. If you're in the middle of your own pivot and need to see someone else doing it first, subscribe and come rebuild with me.5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📺 Watch next:📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
I Took Myself on a Solo Lunch Date at the Beach (Mornington by Train) Life by Jamie 2026-06-14 | Thinking about a day trip to Mornington but don't have a car? It's easier than you think. In this video I'm taking the train from Melbourne to Mornington for a solo day out ...and yes, there's a bus transfer involved, but it goes by faster than expected and is completely doable without a car.I take myself on a solo lunch date with fish and chips on the beach, explore the op shops on Main Street, and soak up the coastal views. No car, no stress, just a really good day out.What's in this video:Getting to Mornington by public transport from MelbourneThe transfer situation Solo lunch date at the beachOp shopping on Main Street MorningtonHonest verdict on whether it's worth the trip without a car📥 5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) → life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📺 Watch next:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Gfv7PahD8R023o-9j0wDbV0KnkYHQmx&si=hrpW8T0r-GRdcjI-📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
Life by Jamie is live Life by Jamie 2026-06-14 | My streaming channel: @streamsbyjamie5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📺 Watch next:📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
FRIDAY NIGHTTTTT 🍕 🍷 Life by Jamie 2026-06-12 | Subscribe to my streaming channel:@streamsbyjamie5 Car Free Day Trips from Melbourne (free guide) - life-by-jamie.kit.com/b9abab3f59💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📺 Watch next:📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
help me get to 50 subs!! Life by Jamie 2026-06-09 | MY STREAMING CHANNEL: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCLKTlDMJex6D0ziRMPAHhsw@streamsbyjamie💌 Read the deep dives on SubstackPersonal essays, life updates & behind the scenes of rebuilding.📩 lifebyjamie.substack.com📲 Follow along in real timeInstagram: instagram.com/itslifebyjamie👋 Hey, I'm Jamie and In the same year I lost my dad, my 6-year relationship ended overnight. So I did the only thing I knew how to do ...I started moving forward.Right now that looks like solo day trips across Victoria, rebuilding my routines, and figuring out who I am on the other side of losing everything at once.This channel is me documenting the climb back. Honest, messy, and in real time.📺 Watch next:📩 Brand partnerships & inquiries: lifebyjinfo@gmail.com⚠️ Some links may be affiliate links ... I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thank you for supporting this channel!
