The Working Womens Podcast

This week I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Patrick Fox —men’s life and sober coach— for an honest, practical conversation about emotions, sobriety, and why “feeling it” is the fastest way through. Patrick shares his journey to eight years alcohol-free, how identity shifts start small (hello, One Year No Beer), and the somatic tools from Compassionate Inquiry that help you let emotions move without buying into the old “I’m not good enough” script. We dig into urges, shame, and that rinse-repeat cycle, plus how to model healthy emotional processing for our kids and partners. Expect zero fluff, lots of compassion, and plenty you can try today—especially if you’re a busy woman juggling work, family and the constant pressure to keep everyone happy. You’ll learn: A simpler way to process feelings: feel it without believing it Quick somatic check-ins to get out of your head and into your body How small commitments become lasting identity shifts Why curiosity and compassion beat self-judgement every time 🎧 Bonus: I’ll share a recording of my own CI session with Patrick so you can see the process in action. Check it out after this episode. Links: Patrick’s website - https://www.patrickjfox.com/about Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkpodcast/ Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickjamesfox/ Search The Alcohol Rethink podcast. If this episode helps, please follow, rate and share it with a friend who needs it. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

In this bonus podcast episode, I'm sharing with you the Compassionate Inquiry session I had with Patrick Fox in the hope that it encourages you to try give it a go with your emotions. This will make more sense if you've listened to interview I did with Patrick in Podcast Episode #94. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

This week I’m joined by Abi Porter from Hillis & Porter Financial Planning for a real, stigma-free chat about money that actually helps in everyday life—not just on a spreadsheet. We get into the emotional side of money (safety, shame, guilt and those old family “stories”), why the gender pay gap compounds over time , and what that means for women’s pensions and choices later on. Most importantly, we share simple, doable steps to feel safer and more in control—right now. In this episode: The compounding effect of the gender pay & pension gaps (and why it’s not your fault) Money as emotional safety: why “I should know this by now” keeps you stuck Small steps that work: open the letter, log into the pension, look at cashflow—kindly Conversations that matter: with partners (e.g. pension contributions during mat leave) and employers (flexible work without losing progression) How to align money with your values so it funds the life you actually want About Abi Abi Porter is a financial planner who helps families, business owners and individuals build lives they love—using money as a tool, not the goal. Take the next tiny step If this brought stuff up for you, you’re not alone. Start with one gentle action today, and if you want support, book a clarity call with me. Share this with a friend who needs a kinder money chat. Here are Abi's links Website: https://partnership.sjp.co.uk/hillisandporterfp/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abi-porterhandpfp94?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abi_the.financial.planner?igsh=MWdjd2R2aGs5NnlyMg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

Car Chats with Jonny: Part 2 🚗🎙️ Back in the car with Jonny — same honest chat, fresh takeaways. This week: simple shifts, better boundaries, and dropping the guilt so you can actually breathe. If you loved Part 1, you’ll enjoy this one too — practical, relatable, and zero BS. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

I’m doing something a little different this week (and next) on the podcast. When Jonny Bevan (my husband) and I are on a long drive, we end up having the best, no-BS conversations about work, parenting, marriage, and the messyness of real life. So we decided to hit record. Every now and then, you’ll get to ride along with us — unfiltered, practical, and properly useful. Here's the first one... Buckle up and let’s drive. We hope you enjoy! You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

What if the way you interpret things is the lever that changes everything at home? In this lighthearted conversation with relationship coach Naomi Stonier , we unpack how choosing your meaning—moment by moment—can shift a marriage from tense and reactive to grounded and loving. Naomi shares her own story (including nine rounds of IVF) and how doing the work herself changed the dynamic for everyone around her. We dig into: Influence vs control — you can’t control your partner, but you can influence the relationship when you lead with love, not judgement. The emotional pause — noticing big feelings without letting them drive the bus; responding instead of reacting. Stable ambiguity — why staying stuck feels “safer” and how to choose your discomfort to create real change. Get specific about needs — e.g. “more hugs”, and dropping unhelpful “rules” that make love harder to receive. One person can shift a couple — go first, and let the data of your results guide the next step. Coaching vs therapy — why coaching can fast-track the lessons so they compound for life. Questions we keep coming back to: What am I finding difficult? What do I need? What do I want? What would love do here? (and yes, sometimes love says “no”). If you’re a busy, big-hearted woman juggling work, family and the mental load—and you’re done with white-knuckling your way through your relationship—this episode will give you practical, no-fluff tools you can use today. Connect with Naomi: https://naomistonier.com/ (book a free chat) — she’s also on LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook. https://youtube.com/@naomistoniercoaching?si=h92TY1XhpAXWVy5j https://www.facebook.com/naomi.stonier.7547 https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-stonier/ If this helped, please follow, rate and share with a friend who needs a loving nudge. And if you want support applying this in your real life, you can always book a consult with me. Let’s make space for the relationship—and the life—you actually want. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

Feeling precious? Me too. In this real, unedited chat (recorded on Halloween—yes, with the blow-up dinosaur costume is on the sofa), I share a life update and a lesson I want every woman to learn: how to stop negative self-talk—aka the “bitch talk”—and create emotional safety on the days you feel precious. This week I talk about navigating grief after a client’s sudden passing, period vulnerability, and the big leap my husband and I have taken into self-employment. Underneath it all is the skill that changes everything: speaking to yourself with kindness. You’ll hear how I name my primal brain “Sue,” why telling your body “I’m safe, nothing has gone wrong” works, and how to practice compassionate self-talk without fluff or fakery. In this episode: Why feeling vulnerable isn’t a problem (and what your nervous system actually needs) The evolutionary reason negative emotions feel urgent—and how to calm them “Bitch talk” vs. kind self-coaching: same words, different intention Simple, no-BS steps to stop the inner critic in real time How practising self-kindness helps you hold other people’s emotions, too Try this today: Catch the first nasty sentence in your head and interrupt it: “Uh-uh-uh, we don’t do that anymore. I’m learning to be kind to myself.” Then place a hand on your chest and tell your body: “I’m safe.” If you’re ready to build calm, confidence and emotional resilience—with loving, no-bullshit support—get in touch. I’d love to help. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

If you’re running on caffeine, raiding the biscuits at 4pm and wondering why you still feel exhausted (hello, brain fog and zero motivation), this conversation is for you. I’m joined by Sue Thomas — The Sugar Free Coach — to unpack the powerful link between gut health, sugar cravings and steady energy for busy women over 40. We get real about antibiotics, perimenopause wobblies, soil depletion (yep, it’s a thing), and simple ways to feel human again without the crash-and-burn. We cover: Why poor gut health fuels sugar cravings (and vice versa) — and how the vagus nerve ties your gut to your mood and motivation. The ripple effects of antibiotics and what “repairing the garden” of your microbiome actually means. Why many women 40+ feel “off” (weight shifts, sleep, brain fog) even when bloods look fine — and what to focus on instead. Food quality today vs the 1970s (hello, soil depletion) and when high-quality supplementation can help fill the gaps. Nicky’s non-negotiables for calm and resilience (magnesium + immune support) and how that helps the “dread” that crept in with perimenopause. A natural, sugar-free energy option (E9) — what’s in it and why it doesn’t spike/crash like coffee or fizzy energy drinks. Takeaways you can use today: Think mind–body–spirit : brain (mindset), gut (body), heart (spirit) — all three matter if you want sustainable energy. Treat your gut like a cottage garden : diverse, colourful, well-fed — not depleted and flat. If you’re stuck in the stress → sugar → slump loop, start with stabilising blood sugar, fibre, minerals (hello magnesium), sleep and hydration. Products mentioned: E9 - The Best thing EVER! - https://www.synergyworldwide.com/GB/en-GB/Shop/Product/e9?referralID=2306751 Synergy intestinal reset ()https://www.synergyworldwide.com/GB/en-GB/Shop/Product/purify-kit?referralID=2306751 Greens - https://www.synergyworldwide.com/GB/en-GB/Shop/Product/pro360-wholefood-performance-greens?referralID=2306751 Magnesium - https://www.synergyworldwide.com/GB/en-GB/Shop/Product/body-prime?referralID=2306751 Immune Booster - https://www.synergyworldwide.com/GB/en-GB/Shop/Product/proargi-9-immune-booster?referralID=2306751 About my guest: Sue Thomas has spent 23 years in wellness — from PT to qualified Nutritional Therapist — specialising in sugar freedom and gut health for women who want their energy, focus and confidence back. Website - https://www.suethomaswellbeing.co.uk/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/suethomas_thesugarfreecoach Loved this? Subscribe and share with a friend who’s riding the 3pm rollercoaster. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

What if making more money didn’t require more hustle, guilt or self-abandonment? In this conversation with my mentor, coach and teacher Jamie Berman , we explore a gentler, braver way to grow your income — one rooted in desire, identity shifts and genuine self-compassion. If you’re a working women spinning a thousand plates, this episode will help you create more ease and better results… without grinding yourself into the ground. In this episode, we cover: Why money is neutral — and why your beliefs about it aren’t. How to get specific with your desires (and why specificity accelerates results). Receiving as a skill: letting good things in without the guilt hangover. Identity shifts: grieving the old you while stepping into the next version. Courage + compassion: the pair that rewires long-held patterns. Why hours worked ≠ income (and what actually moves the needle). Real-life manifestation stories that make this feel practical, not “woo”. This episode is for you if: You love your work and your people, but you’re stuck in rush/overwhelm mode. You want to make (and keep) more money without abandoning your values. You’re ready to drop the “harder = better” rule and allow it to be easier. Takeaways you can use today Write one clear, specific money outcome for the next 30 days (no vagueness). Ask: Who is the version of me who already has this? Then practise one small behaviour she’d do this week. Notice where you deflect compliments/help/opportunities — and choose to receive instead. Pair every stretch with self-kindness: “This is new and I can handle it.” Connect Connect with Jamie Berman : https://jamieberman.com/ or IG - https://www.instagram.com/jamieberman_ You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

Today I’m joined by the brilliant Nan – a former Life Coach School coach of 5+ years and now “The Cravings Coach” – to talk about evening overeating, wine o’clock, and why that so-called “treat” often feels anything but a treat the next day. We’re not talking macros or meal plans; this is the emotional side of eating and how to get your power back. Nan shares her own story of being “good all day” then raiding the kitchen at night, and how she now helps women – including those who crush it in the gym and hit their macros – stop the pantry calling their name. We dig into the “toddler brain vs adult brain” dynamic, the five-minute look-ahead that changes everything, and the phrase I’m stealing: “be curious, not furious.” You’ll learn practical tools to pause an urge without white-knuckling: tiny challenges that build self-trust, swapping quick-hit dopamine from cake for the deeper satisfaction of keeping your word to yourself, and redefining what a real treat is (spoiler: you won’t die without the cake). We also chat mindful indulgence (hello, picky dark-chocolate lovers) and how leading by example can give your friends permission to do the same. Nan works globally and hosts a free weekly webinar on breaking night-time binges – links in the show notes. If you’re a busy working woman who’s brilliant at getting sh*t done but feels stuck in the evening “I deserve it” loop, this one’s for you. To discover more from Nan, check out the links below. Step 1: Start Here — Get Inspired by Real Stories & Practical Tools Let Nan's experience as a coach support you. These free resources are a great way to begin: Podcast Interviews – Hear real stories, insights, and wins: https://www.thecravingscoach.fr/podcasts The Scholar’s Shortcut to Endless Possibilities in 2025 – For fans of mindset work & self-coaching: https://nadege-saysana-coaching.kit.com/7f541747c5 5 Insights (and a Bonus!) – Gentle mindset shifts that work: https://nadege-saysana-coaching.kit.com/ec8cdf7bb2 Step 2: Ready to Stop Overeating? Use These Free Mini-Guides Simple tools to help you feel more in control — starting today: Join my free webinar, Stop Overeating Now : https://www.thecravingscoach.fr/stopovereating The Chocolate Craving Cure https://nadege-saysana-coaching.ck.page/5416ffba36 Finally Free: A Proven System to Stop Eating on Autopilot https://nadege-saysana-coaching.kit.com/6befe89d5b 5 Simple Steps to Not Stress-Eat Tonight https://nadege-saysana-coaching.ck.page/b33737ad80 Step 3: Let’s Connect! Let’s chat 1:1 about your goals: Website: www.TheCravingsCoach.fr Instagram: @Nan.Saysana.Coaching YouTube: You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

Zita didn’t plan to hire a coach—she trusted her gut after we connected through networking at a time she felt discombobulated following her mum’s passing. In this candid client chat, she shares how our work blended practical accountability with mindset and emotional literacy, and how tiny, doable shifts built real momentum. We talk about the simple tools she now uses—diary tweaks, decluttering, clear commitments—and the feelings work no one had taught her before. Expect real talk: tears and laughter, zero fluff, and plenty of “make it neutral” moments (yes, the packing story!) that turned everyday friction into progress. Zita explains what changed: more self-trust, steadier energy, and practical tools she can return to whenever life gets busy. If you’re on the fence about coaching, her advice is straightforward: have a conversation and see if it fits. Zita's details are... www.zitaalves.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/zita-alves/ https://www.instagram.com/fitnesszita/ You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

This week I’m joined by chiropractor Tim Scott—the “traditional chiropractor… with a twist.” We dig into the gentler, energy-based side of his work (Network Spinal) and why, sometimes, the tiniest touch can create a full-body release without the big clicks and cracks. I share my own experience of waking up hunched and headachey, and how Tim’s feather-light contact led to an immediate softening in my body and unexpected emotion rising up—without needing to relive the story. Tim explains “gateways”, the energetic points he feels for, and how our bodies often stash unprocessed emotion in connective tissues to keep us safe—until we’re ready to let it move. We talk practicals too: when structural care helps pain quickly, and when deeper energetic work supports longer-term change. If you’re a busy working woman who’s constantly tense, jaw clenched, and on the go, this conversation gives you a grounded, no-fluff look at an approach that blends body, brain and emotion. Tim also shares how to find a Network Spinal practitioner in the UK—and how he can point you in the right direction. To connect with Tim, check out his links below... Websites are cliftonchiro.co.uk and abundantlifechirorpractic.co.uk . His email is [email protected] Search for cliftonchiro and abundant_life_chiropractic on Instagram and facebook You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

If you’re a busy working women in your 40s who’s eating “well”, training hard and still feeling knackered, snappy, or stuck with sleep, energy and weight—this one’s for you. I’m joined by Amy Oldfield , online health & fitness coach and founder of Body Theory by Amy , to unpack the Four M’s that help women feel strong, calm and in control: Macros, Metabolism, Mindset, and Menopause/Menstrual cycles . We talk about why cookie-cutter plans don’t work, what “supporting your metabolism” actually means (beyond “fast” or “slow”), how to use strength training and real food (not restriction) to get your body responding again, and how your daily thoughts + your current phase of life influence everything from energy to patience to progress. Expect straight-talk, practical takeaways and zero guilt. In this episode: The Four M’s framework and how to personalise it Why prioritising protein and eating enough matters Strength training for women 40+ (and why it’s non-negotiable) Mindset shifts that stop the all-or-nothing spiral Working with hormones, cycles & perimenopause—not against them Guest: Amy Oldfield, Body Theory by Amy – creator of The Female Formula and a coach specialising in helping women 40+ restore metabolic health so life feels easier again. If this episode resonates, share it with a mate who needs a boost today—and if you’re ready to feel calmer and more in charge of your week, come say hello on Instagram and tell me your biggest takeaway. To get in touch with Amy, here are her details... Website - https://www.bodytheorybyamy.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.norris.58 Instagram: https://instagram.com/amybodytheory You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

A short, no-fluff pep talk on why looking after you first isn’t indulgent — it’s essential. When you’re nourished, you’re calmer, more patient and far more present at work and at home. I share real client stories (bedtimes transformed, resentment replaced with boundaries, and long-held anger softened into connection) to show how tiny daily acts of care ripple into every relationship you value. This isn’t about spa days (lovely, but optional). It’s about the micro-moments you give yourself permission to pause — multiple times a day — so you’re not white-knuckling life until the next holiday. If you’ve been putting yourself last because of guilt, consider this your permission slip: prioritising yourself is not selfish; it’s survival. You’ll hear: Why “self-care” isn’t woo — it’s productivity and presence. The difference between nice-to-have treats and need-to-have foundations. How small, consistent pauses change how you show up for the people you love. Quick, doable ways to start today (no extra time required). Next steps: Want support now? Book a no-pressure call and we’ll chat about where you are, where you want to be, and how I can help. Join my live masterclass: How to Feel Calm — Even When Everything Is Urgent on Friday 3 October 2025, 12:30–13:30 (UK time) . Come for practical tools you can use the same day. • Book a call → https://CoachingwithNickyBevan.as.me/FreeConsult • Register for the masterclass → https://the-working-womens-life-coach.aweb.page/p/71949826-9ae7-475e-b239-2283262d5171 No more shitty guilt, resentment or obligation — just a steadier, kinder way to get all your stuff done. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

After a delicious summer with my boys, I’m back — rested, grounded, and calling absolute BS on the hustle-as-a-badge-of-honour. In this episode I share three lessons from slowing down: • Rest isn’t a treat; it’s essential if you want to be present and powerful. • Self-kindness creates safety — the antidote to your brain’s doom spiral. • When cortisol drops, wisdom rises — and the ideas start flowing. I’m also renaming the show to The Working Woman’s Podcast and moving release day to Thursdays . This space is for all women who love their work and their family, and want more calm, clarity and confidence without dropping any of the balls that matter. Doors are open again for coaching — details in the show notes. Key takeaways Rest is a requirement, not a reward. The quality of a relationship mirrors the quality of your thoughts about that person. Put your hand on your heart, breathe, and tell your nervous system: “I’m safe.” Lower stress → higher access to judgement, creativity and patience. Five minutes of daily “micro-rest” counts. Celebrate it. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

In the final episode of the Summer Mini-Series, I’m inviting you to use the most powerful tool you've got — your higher brain . This episode is all about the magic of planning ahead. Not just with your diary, but with your mind, your decisions, your food, your time, your boundaries, your responses, your “I am” statements — all of it. Because when you plan ahead, you're not reacting from stress, exhaustion, or that part of your brain that just wants to scroll and snack and say yes when you really mean no. You're stepping into the calm, confident version of you who knows what she wants and chooses it on purpose. This one ties together everything we’ve covered over the summer. It's short, practical, and rooted in compassion — no bull-shit, just real life. Listen, then practice — and just notice the shift that happens when you give yourself the gift of planning ahead. I’ll be back next week with my usual weekly goodness. You’ve got this. 💗 You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

Welcome back to the Summer Mini-Series! In this short but powerful episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most transformational coaching tools I use with my clients – your “I AM” statements. This episode is an invitation. Not just to listen, but to practice. To gently challenge those default, often negative, stories you've absorbed about yourself – “I’m anxious”, “I’m an overthinker”, “I’m just not good at planning” – and to begin rewriting them. Because here’s the truth: you get to choose who you are. Not the version of you shaped by childhood, past mistakes, or someone else’s opinion – but the version of you that you want to be. You’ll hear about my own “I AMs”, how to find yours, and a simple practice that will help you feel grounded, empowered, and deeply connected to your truth. This isn’t fluffy affirmation nonsense – this is about building emotional muscle, one minute at a time. If you’ve ever felt like a balloon being blown about by other people’s opinions or expectations, this one’s for you. It’s time to come home to yourself. Enjoy the episode and remember – this work works when you do it . You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

This one’s a biggie. If you’re constantly juggling everyone else’s moods and reactions – your team, your kids, your partner – and feeling like you have to keep everyone calm, happy and okay… I’ve got news for you. You are not responsible for other people’s emotions. I’m going to say that again, with love and clarity: you are not responsible for other people’s emotions . In this bite-sized episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful mindset shifts I teach – one that creates instant space, calm, and freedom when you really let it land. You’ll learn: 💥 Why trying to “fix” how everyone else feels leaves you feeling like a burnt-out, snappy version of yourself 💥 The neuroscience-backed truth about emotions – and why they’re not yours to manage (unless they are yours) 💥 How to stop taking responsibility for other people’s feelings without becoming a cold-hearted robot 💥 A simple, practical tool I use to ground myself when the guilt and people-pleasing kick in Listen. Then practise. That’s how this mini-series will shift things for you this summer. Hand on your heart, deep breath in… I am safe to feel this emotion. And you are. See you back here next week for more no-fluff, full-love coaching. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

Let’s get one thing straight: it’s not that you “don’t have time.” It’s that you're stuck in a cycle of over-scrolling, over-avoiding, and under-feeling. In this punchy, loving-but-direct episode, I’m calling it out and showing you exactly what’s really going on when you say you “don’t have time” for the stuff that actually matters to you. Because here’s the truth: your phone is not the boss of you. And scrolling isn’t a time filler—it’s an escape from feelings you’re avoiding. But you know what’s more uncomfortable than feeling your feelings? Staying stuck in a life that feels like it’s slipping through your fingers. This summer, I want you to stop passively listening and start actively practicing . This mini episode is your gentle kick up the arse—full of empathy and zero bullshit. Learn how to stop numbing out, start making conscious choices, and get back in the driver’s seat of your own life. Because you, my lovely, are the one in charge. Let’s act like it. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

Welcome back to the Summer Mini-Series – eight short, powerful, no-nonsense podcast episodes created to keep your mindset nourished through the summer months. I wasn’t planning to record anything over the holidays… and then I had an idea. A mini-series. Short, loving, no-BS coaching you can actually use . So here we are. In Episode 4, we’re talking about decisions – why they trip you up, how your brain makes them harder than they need to be, and how to move forward without fear or regret. Here’s the truth: decisions are made in a split second. It’s all the second-guessing, researching, pros-and-cons-ing and “what-if-ing” that drags them out and feeds your self-doubt. Especially when your inner critic starts whispering, “What if you get it wrong?” This episode will teach you how to stop making decisions from fear, and instead make them from trust, confidence and kindness towards yourself. You’ll learn how to decide with clarity, set a timer (yes, really), and adopt a win-or-learn mindset that makes failing... not a thing. If you’ve been listening from the beginning, you’ve already started rewiring your brain – your primal brain doesn’t get to call the shots anymore. It’s time to back yourself and get on with it. Take this 10 minutes. Listen. Then practice . And just watch what changes. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

One of the tiniest words in the English language… and yet saying no feels bloody impossible sometimes. In this bite-sized episode of the summer mini-series, I’m inviting you to take on a life-changing challenge: Say no. Once a day. Every day. Just one small, deliberate, loving no . Whether it’s turning down a biscuit, pushing back on that unnecessary work meeting, or telling your teen they can grab their own snack—this isn’t about being rude. It’s about retraining your brain to realise that saying no doesn’t make you a bad person . It makes you an empowered one . This is not a time management issue—it’s a people-pleasing issue. It’s your brain trying to keep you in the “tribe” to stay safe and liked. But here’s the truth: every time you say yes to something you don’t want to do, you’re saying no to something you really do want to do. So, this week, join me. Say no. Celebrate the hell out of it. And start creating space for the things that actually matter to you . 🎉 Go on, do a little dance every time you say no—you’ve earned it. Let’s reclaim your time, your energy, and your power. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

🎙 Episode #75: Start Talking Kindly to Yourself (Summer Mini-Series #2) Welcome to episode 2 of our summer mini-series — bite-sized, no-bullshit episodes created to shift your mindset and set you up for more ease and calm this summer. In this episode, I’m inviting you to stop being such a bitch to yourself. Yep, I said it. That internal mean girl voice that cuts you down, judges every move, and speaks to you in a way you'd never speak to someone you love? It's optional. And this week, I’m challenging you to catch her in the act and practise something radically different: kindness. We’re talking about what it actually means to be kind to yourself — how to respond to that critical inner voice with compassion, how to notice the thought before it spirals, and how to stop making self-judgment your default. This isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about choosing to respond to yourself the way you would your best mate. ✨ This week's practice: Catch the voice. Pause. Choose a kind response. And repeat. You're not going to magically do this perfectly — your brain isn’t wired that way yet. But with practice, the shifts start happening. And I can’t wait to see what changes this simple act brings for you. Let me know how you get on, and I’ll see you next week for episode 3 of the summer series 💛 You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

In this first bite-sized episode of the Summer Mini-Series, I’m sharing one simple but powerful practice that can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control — even when your mind feels like it’s running the show. We’re talking about that loud, negative voice in your head — the one that spirals into worst-case scenarios, talks you out of trying new things, and tells you to eat the biscuits and do nothing. That’s your primal brain. And when you name it, everything starts to shift. In this episode, I’ll show you why naming your primal brain can help you step into self-leadership — with love, compassion, and zero bullshit. Let’s make friends with the part of you that’s just trying to keep you safe… and learn how to take your power back. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

You’d tell your best mate to slow down. You’d reassure her she’s not lazy, not selfish, and that taking a break is absolutely the right thing to do. But when it comes to giving yourself that same permission? Suddenly it feels like you’re failing. In this episode, I’m inviting you to flip the script. I’m sharing my own experience of taking a summer pause, why it matters more than ever now that my boys are teenagers, and how I’ve learned to make peace with imperfect breaks (yes, even the ones with screens and snacks instead of wholesome outdoor fun). If you’ve been feeling the pull to stop, rest, or just breathe—but guilt’s been talking you out of it—this one’s for you. Let this be the permission slip you didn’t know you needed. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

In this episode, I’m giving you full permission to ditch the pressure and plan a summer that actually works for you . Whether you’re juggling work and kids or just trying to stop the guilt before it starts, this is your invitation to create a summer that feels intentional—not impossible. We’ll cover: How to set a realistic, compassionate intention for the holidays Simple ways to plan ahead (without turning into a scheduling robot) Why saying “no” is sometimes the kindest thing you can do And how letting go of perfection creates so much more ease and connection No pressure. No Pinterest-perfect expectations. Just your summer, your way. 🎧 Tune in now and start planning a summer that feels calm, spacious, and yours. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach If you'd like to have a chat about how I can help you further, please don't hesitate to click here & book a time with me , I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach