The Working Womens Podcast

Nicky Bevan

Teaching working women mind & emotional management tools so they enjoy their family, their job & themselves again without all the s****y overwhelm, obligation & guilt. 

  1. Jul 16

    Ep #119 - Intrusive Thoughts and Big Feelings with Emmie Fulton

    I absolutely LOVED this conversation. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend, psychologist, solo mum of three and creator of Hero Cards, Emmie Fulton, for a gorgeous conversation about intrusive thoughts, big feelings and the emotional tools our children need long before adulthood.  And yes, we go there. We shared our intrusive thoughts (you have them too and they're normal btw). We felt uncomfortable. It was freeing. If you listen, it will be freeing for you too.  Emmie shares how her work in the NHS, mental health, behavioural science and motherhood inspired her to create Hero Cards — a set of cards designed to help children understand what’s going on in their minds, recognise their feelings, and build emotional resilience in a simple, practical and accessible way. We talk about why thoughts are not facts, why big feelings don’t mean something has gone wrong, and how we can support our children without needing to fix everything for them. We also explore perfectionism, people-pleasing, avoidance, anxiety, and the importance of helping children feel safe with the full human experience. And as always, this conversation isn’t just for the kids. There is so much in here for us as grown-ups too. If you’ve ever wanted your child to understand themselves better, feel less alone in their worries, or have tools to manage those big emotional moments, this episode is a beautiful place to start. To get your own set of Hero Cards click here - https://www.loveherocards.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoractIgssvQnvaYUg8lceuLwgHGrdldPeDHBRdSybL6fxHOppZd To follow Emmie & Hero Cards - https://www.instagram.com/loveherocards/?hl=en 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

  2. Jul 7

    Ep #118 - Stop Apologising for What You Know

    Have you ever found yourself shrinking back, downplaying what you know, or apologising for your experience before you’ve even said the sentence? In this episode, I’m talking about how to start stepping into your authority — especially when you’re in a space where people might underestimate you, dismiss you, or see you as less experienced than you actually are. Because here’s the truth: you do not need to apologise for your wisdom. You do not need to make yourself smaller so other people feel more comfortable. And you do not need to wait for someone else to validate you before you start holding yourself differently. I’m sharing five practical steps to help you begin shifting the way you see yourself, speak about yourself, and show up in your work and life — even when it feels uncomfortable. This episode is for you if you know, deep down, that you’re capable, experienced and powerful… but you’re ready to actually start believing it. You’ll learn: Why other people’s first impression of you is not yours to controlHow your own identity shapes the way you hold yourselfWhy discomfort is part of confidence-buildingThe importance of celebrating small winsHow to begin stepping into the woman you already know you areStop apologising for what you know. It’s time to own 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

  3. Jun 17

    Ep #115 - Hating Your Body Won’t Help You Look After It

    How often do you look at your body and immediately notice what’s “wrong” with it? The size, the shape, the ageing, the aches, the bits you wish were different… In this episode, I’m talking about the way we think about our physical bodies — and why hating, criticising or constantly picking yourself apart is never going to help you feel better, take care of yourself, or create lasting change. This isn’t about pretending you love every single inch of your body. That’s not always realistic, and honestly, it can feel like another stick to beat yourself with. Instead, I’m inviting you to look for gratitude. Because your body is doing so much for you. It lets you walk, breathe, see, hear, speak, hug your children, eat food, move through the world, and experience your life. And when you start choosing to focus on what your body does for you, rather than only what you think is wrong with it, something shifts. With love and absolutely no b******t, this episode will help you start building a kinder, more useful relationship with the body you’ve been given.  In this episode, I talk about:  Why your brain naturally focuses on what’s wrong  Why body hatred doesn’t help you take better care of yourself  The difference between loving your body and feeling grateful for it  How to find something about your body you can appreciate  Why the way you speak to your body matters You don’t have to love every bit of your body. But you can stop being so cruel to it. And that’s a bloody good place to start. 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

  4. Jun 2

    Ep #113 - When Shame Made Me Hide

    In this episode, I’m sharing something a bit more personal. After avoiding recording the podcast for a couple of weeks, I got curious about what was really going on underneath it. And what I found was shame. Shame around not being where I think I “should” be. Shame around money. Shame around consistency. Shame around that horrible little voice that says, “Who the f**k are you to be doing this?” But here’s the thing — shame makes us hide. It keeps us quiet. It stops us showing up. And if we’re not careful, we let it drive our behaviour without even realising. So in this episode, I’m talking about what shame actually does, how it shows up, and how we can begin to create safety around it instead of letting it keep us small. Because nothing changes if your habits don’t change. And you are allowed to expand. In this episode, I talk about:  Why shame makes us want to hide  The difference between facts and your brain’s drama  How “should” thoughts make us feel like shit  Money, self-worth and emotional safety  Why creating new habits matters if you want a different life  Choosing expansion, even when your brain wants to run away  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

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Teaching working women mind & emotional management tools so they enjoy their family, their job & themselves again without all the s****y overwhelm, obligation & guilt.