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Breaking up with "Chad”: Discovering Insights Beyond AI with Gray Tham

• Ingrid • Season 1 • Episode 8

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In this thought-provoking episode, I chat with the wonderful Gray Tham. Gray is the founder of Simply Gray Photography. She is creative, warm and passionate about about helping women see themselves in a new light.

Our conversation uncovers gems, from personal reflections, unexpected insights, to a powerful discussion about the role of technology and the importance of trusting yourself.

Gray reflects on our journal session together and dives into the impact AI can have on her inner world, especially its role in over-productivity and the way it can unintentionally drown out her inner voice. She expressed a need to “break up” with "Chad" (aka ChatGPT) in order to reclaim space for her own thoughts.

Gray also opens up about her evolving journalling practice and how it helps her process emotions and ideas that might otherwise remain hidden. Her Wise Women initiative is a beautiful example of what can emerge from making space to reflect.

Whether you’re new to journalling or looking to reconnect with yourself in a digital age, this conversation is a grounding reminder that your inner voice matters, and it’s often just a pen stroke away.

About Gray Tham

Gray Tham is the founder of Simply Gray Photography. She’s known for her warm, natural portrait style and passion for helping women see themselves in a new light.

From a simple photography studio to creating a movement. In 2023, Gray published The 50 & Wiser Club book, celebrating 74 inspiring women over 50. The launch event drew over 450 people and raised $20,000 for the Go Girls Foundation. In 2024, she created a Wise Women exhibition featuring 36 remarkable women and their stories.

Now in 2025, Wise Women continues to grow with an online magazine and a special print edition planned later this year, honouring stories of women over 40.

Beyond the camera, Gray is a beekeeper, mum of three, and community-builder who believes every woman has a story worth sharing.

Website: Simply Gray

Instagram: @simplygrayphotography

Facebook: Simply Gray Photography

LinkedIN: Gray Tham


Thank you for joining me for this journaling journey. I hope this episode gave you new insights, inspiration, or a fresh perspective to take to your own journal.

If you enjoyed this conversation, I’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, tag me on social media, or leave a review. It helps others discover the power of journalling too.

If you’d like to start journaling or enhance your current journal practice, here are some ways you can get started:


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