The Working Womens Podcast

Ep #112 - How to Parent Your Teenager Through Exam Season

During exam season, it’s so easy as a parent to slip into panic, pressure and control — especially when your teenager doesn’t seem to be revising enough, sleeping enough, eating properly, or taking it all as seriously as you think they should. But here’s the loving truth: you are not the one sitting the exam. In this episode, I’m talking about how to support your teenager through GCSEs or exam season without making their results mean something about you, your parenting, or their future. We’ll look at: – how to separate the facts from your brain’s drama  – why your teenager’s results are not a measure of your worth  – how to step into calm authority instead of emotional panic  – what you can control, and what you absolutely can’t  – how to create a supportive home environment without trying to control their motivation Because your job isn’t to force, nag or panic them into performing. Your job is to parent the child who is sitting the exam — with calm, steadiness and love. If exam season is bringing tension into your house, this episode is for you. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach [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 [https://CoachingwithNickyBevan.as.me/curious], I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

Ep #111 - Do It Nervous

Do you ever avoid doing something because you feel nervous, awkward or uncomfortable? Maybe it’s going somewhere on your own, asking for a refund, saying no, having a difficult conversation, or putting yourself in a situation where you might feel exposed. In this episode, I’m talking about why nervousness isn’t actually the problem — and why trying to get rid of it can sometimes make it feel even worse. I share a real-life example of going to the theatre on my own, how I prepared for the awkward bits ahead of time, and how visualising myself feeling nervous and doing it anyway helped me move through the discomfort without making it a drama. We’ll also look at why confidence doesn’t come before you do the thing. It comes after. Because the other side of awkwardness, nervousness and discomfort is often the confidence you’ve been waiting for. This week, I invite you to practise doing something uncomfortable on purpose — not something dangerous, not something that genuinely puts you at risk, but something your brain has been avoiding because it feels awkward. You don’t need to feel ready. You don’t need to feel confident. You don’t need to get rid of the nerves first. You can do it nervous. If this episode resonates and you’d love help applying this work to your own life, come and experience coaching with me. Talking it through with someone else can be one of the most transformative gifts you give yourself. You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach [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 [https://CoachingwithNickyBevan.as.me/curious], I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

Ep #110 - Intuition, Chakras and Psychic Wisdom with Kooch Daniels

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Kooch Daniels for a fascinating conversation about intuition, chakras and psychic wisdom. We talk about what it really means to live as an intuitive person, how psychic ability can be developed, and why balancing intuition with logic matters so much. Kooch shares her wisdom on spiritual growth, oracle cards, energy, grounding yourself, and learning to trust what you already know deep down. This is such a beautiful conversation about opening yourself up to more love, more connection and more inner guidance, whilst staying rooted in real life. If you’ve ever been curious about intuition, spiritual development or the chakra system, this episode will give you plenty to think about. In this episode, we cover: * what it means to be a lifelong psychic * how intuition and logic can work together * chakras, oracle cards and spiritual tools * the importance of grounding and discernment * trusting your inner wisdom I’d love to know what resonates most with you from this conversation. Here are Kooch's link's -  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kooch+daniels Website - https://mysticsecrets.net/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/kooch_daniels/?hl=en You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach [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 [https://CoachingwithNickyBevan.as.me/curious], I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

Ep #109 - Grief Turned My World Upside Down — But I Rebuilt Something Beautiful with Emma Gray

Content note: this episode contains conversation about grief, terminal illness, death, loss and the emotional impact of bereavement. In this deeply honest and moving conversation, I’m joined by Emma Gray to talk about what grief really looks like when your world has been turned upside down. Emma shares her experience of losing her husband, the shock of living through grief even when she thought she was prepared for it, and what the last 10 years have taught her about rebuilding life after loss. We talk about the reality of widowhood, the shame that can show up around paperwork and coping, the way grief affects your nervous system, and why joy still matters even after heartbreak.  This is such a beautiful conversation about compassion, emotional safety and learning that you do not have to “get over it” to create something meaningful again. Emma speaks so powerfully about growing life around grief, finding your people, and giving yourself permission to feel, heal and slowly rebuild something beautiful.  If grief has touched your life in any way, whether through the loss of a person, a relationship, an identity or an expectation, I think this episode will really speak to you.  In this episode, we talk about: *  grief, bereavement and widowhood  *  terminal illness and loss  *  nervous system regulation in grief  *  why paperwork can feel so hard after loss  *  guilt, shame and stored grief in the body  *  permission to find joy again  *  rebuilding life after heartbreak Emma's links are: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowhuntingmoments/ [https://www.instagram.com/rainbowhuntingmoments/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmacgray/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmacgray/] Free RHC Facebook community group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rainbowhuntingcommunity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/rainbowhuntingcommunity] Newsletter sign up & website: https://www.rainbowhunting.co.uk/blog [https://www.rainbowhunting.co.uk/blog] Paperwork membership: https://rainbowhunting.kartra.com/page/SortedSupportedSales [https://rainbowhunting.kartra.com/page/SortedSupportedSales]  You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach [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 [https://CoachingwithNickyBevan.as.me/curious], I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach

Ep #108 - Menopause, Teens and Total Mayhem with Jo Weatherall

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Jo Weatherall for a really honest, reassuring conversation about the particular chaos of navigating perimenopause whilst raising teenagers — when, quite frankly, everyone’s hormones can feel all over the place.  Together, we talk about why this stage of life can feel so intense, how Jo’s own journey led her from self-defence and confidence work into supporting women through menopause, and the small but powerful things that can help you feel more grounded, calm and in control.  We also chat about self-awareness, journalling, planning ahead, and why understanding your own patterns can make such a big difference when life feels like total mayhem.  Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that this season won’t last forever — and there is light at the end of the tunnel. Jo's links are below... https://supportsmalluk.co.uk/ [https://supportsmalluk.co.uk/] https://www.instagram.com/stories/supportsmalluk/ [https://www.instagram.com/stories/supportsmalluk/] www.joweatherall.com [http://www.joweatherall.com/] Instagram - jo_weatherall.1 You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingWomensLifeCoach [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 [https://CoachingwithNickyBevan.as.me/curious], I'd love to meet you. You can also follow me on IG @NickyBevan_LifeCoach