Wisdom For Working Mums

What about the dads? Recent research shows that 1 in 10 new dads will experience some symptoms of post-natal depression and 39% of expectant dads are concerned about their mental health. The mental health of men is still overlooked with suicide remaining the biggest killer of men under the age of 45, and 12.5% of men in the UK suffering from depression and anxiety.  New dads are particularly vulnerable as financial and work pressures coupled with a huge life change can have a significant impact. Dad’s poor mental health negatively impacts support for mothers and the development of children. So today’s conversation is a much-needed one. My guest is Elliott Rae. Elliott is an author, speaker and founder of MusicFootballFatherhood the UK’s most exciting parenting and lifestyle platform for men.   Elliott is encouraging open conversations about fatherhood. His book Dad; Untold Stories of Fatherhood, Love, Mental Health and Masculinity is a must-read. Each chapter is a story from a different dad and takes you on a

I pulled the ripcord on my career.  It was only years later that I realised what influenced me to leave a highly lucrative career that I was succeeding in. I didn’t like what I saw when I looked up. What I mean by that is that I couldn’t see female leaders that represented how I envisaged my life to be. In this episode, I share the personal impact of not having positive working mother role models.  I explore why it's vital for organisations to support and promote them too. Let’s give ourselves, and others, relatable, positive and attainable role models for when we look up. Because our daughters are looking up too. You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/84 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I’d be so grateful if you

Ever found yourself wanting more out of life? More family time? More focus on your wellbeing? More time for your hobbies? More fulfilment?  Do you find yourself asking should I step back to something less stressful? Should I find a company with a different culture? Should I take a career break? If you find yourself pinballing between focusing on your career or leaving your job to try and navigate the often conflicting identities of work and family life, I wanted to share something that would help you. In my latest podcast episode, I’m sharing 7 powerful and very carefully curated questions that can help you. These seven self-coaching questions help you explore how to combine your work and motherhood successfully and sustainably. To cut through the conflicting emotions and thoughts. Knowing that there is no one-size answer for everyone, it’s about exploring the right answer for you and your life.  Here’s to finding the path that supports you to flourish - wherever that may take you. Because we only get this on

Do you ever feel like you're rushing through your life? Running from one thing to the next? You're not alone.    There's a rise in what's known as Rushing Woman's Syndrome. Never before have women been in such a hurry to do so many things and be there for so many people Luckily my latest podcast guest is here to tell us all about it and what we can do to save ourselves from falling into Rushing Woman's Syndrome. My guest is Nutritional biochemist, Dr Libby Weaver (PhD). In this episode, Dr Libby Weaver explains how a stressful, fast-paced lifestyle can have dangerous effects on all areas of our health as women.  And how we can empower ourselves with practical solutions to restore our health so we can stay productive, healthy and happy. If you’re feeling the stress of doing a million different things and wearing a million different hats, tune in and take notes!  I think Dr Libby is about to blow your mind!  You can listen to the episode here https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/82/ or via itunes, stitcher or spo

There’s a growing movement happening both individually and collectively  - can you feel it? A sense that ‘this is not working anymore?’  Our working practices and cultures  They’re not sustainable.  They’re not fair  There is systemic oppression, injustice and societal inequities   Maybe you've felt it too? Maybe you’re feeling it right now? We don’t want to keep propping up systems that aren’t working. Maybe you want to help create the change that’s so needed. But how do you play your part without burning out? Well, today’s guest is here to help us. She’s all about helping women to step up without burning out. My guest is Katy Murray - leadership development coach, consultant, facilitator and speaker.  Katy has coached thousands of leaders over 25 years and hosted workshops and conferences in 35 countries across the world. In this episode, Katy and I explore how you can step up and make an impact as a change-maker but in a sustainable way.   We’re exploring an actionable plan to eliminate overwhelm and burno

In this episode, I talk with Olympic athlete Michelle Griffith Robinson about her journey with movement. Starting with a story of how her own mum was the catalyst for her becoming an Olympian by prioritising her own wellbeing. Michelle represented Great Britain for two decades as a Triple Jumper. Now, retired from elite sport, and a mother to three, Michelle has a new perspective about her body, her physical strength, and the messages she wants to spread. Michelle helps others impact their lives for the better and she's here to share her wisdom and inspiration with us as working mothers!   You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/80/ or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I’d be so grateful if you supported them by o

Want to flourish as a working mum? To find the freedom to do it on your own terms and thrive? In this latest episode, I'm sharing How To Find The Freedom To Flourish As A Working Mum. I'm sharing my 5 step approach to finding the freedom to flourish and I have a special gift just for you that will help you implement what I’m sharing. Grab the free The Freedom To Flourish Support Kit here: www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/freedom You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/79 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I’d be so grateful if you supported them by offering this free podcast. I hope it’s been helpful to you, and if so, I hope you pass that on. Please consider rating and reviewing my show. Your review can help oth

Motherhood or maternal bias is believed to be the strongest form of gender bias. Motherhood triggers false assumptions that women are less committed to their careers and even less competent. It’s not only damaging if you’re a working mother but also if you’re a leader in an organisation where these unconscious biases are being lived out. So in this episode, we’re going to be exploring what maternal bias is and the common ways it shows up in the workplace. And what do if you experience it or see it happening to others. This episode celebrates International Women's Day 2022 which is all about #breakingthebias   You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/78 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I’d be so grateful if

One of the things that I struggled to understand when I hit burnout was how! How did this happen? I got fiercely curious about it. How could I stop it from happening again if I don't know how I ended up there. I had a great husband, wonderful kids, a house, a great job. I had everything I wanted right? Except I had nothing for me! I didn't allow myself any time or space outside of being a parent, partner or professional. Can you relate? If you’ve lost sight of yourself underneath your growing list of to-dos then my latest podcast episode is a must-listen! My guest Eve Rodsky is on a mission to inspire women to live in their full power. She's author of New York Times bestseller and Eve is here to share her latest book Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life In A Too-Busy World.   You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/77/ or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps.   Links in this episode: Eve Rodsky W

In this episode, I'm exploring the concept of knowing when to grit and when to quit to support you to succeed and thrive as a working mum. I share three powerful questions you can ask yourself to decide if gritting or quitting is the best thing for you in that moment. Ultimately helping you to thrive as a working mum.     You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/76/ or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I’d be so grateful if you supported them by offering this free podcast. I hope it’s been helpful to you, and if so, I hope you pass that on. Please consider rating and reviewing my show. Your review can help other people find my podcast so you’ll be helping another working mum find this resource. Plus I also love to

Every found yourself comparing yourself to other mothers and feeling like you're falling short? In this episode, I'm sharing insights into the Ancient Greeks and modern psychology in the context of motherhood and they’re guaranteed to open up a whole new way of thinking for you. I'm going to be sharing how to discover your mothering style so that you can free yourself up to do this working mother thing on your own terms. Every mother has strengths and struggles. But what about your strengths and your struggles? That's where knowing your mothering style can be powerful. And we have to start exploring your personality type to help uncover it. Knowing your mothering style helps you to: * trust your innate strengths and gain confidence in your own natural approach to mothering * be more realistic and accepting of your struggles (we all have them!) * free you from the stress and guilt about not measuring up to the myth of the perfect mother * learn how to re-charge and protect your energy * strengthen yo

I used to have a guilty secret. That secret is I hate goal setting. I really don’t enjoy it. And I rarely do it. I know it’s weird for a coach to admit right? But having a direction in which you’re heading is really powerful - I think we can all probably agree with that. The old - “if you don’t know where you’re going you can end up anywhere” - quote. So for a few years, I beat myself up about not enjoying or wanting to set goals. At times I forced myself to do goal setting but it just felt really inauthentic and incongruent. And I’ve got big dreams, hopes and intentions. So how do you create a life you love if you don't set goals??!? That’s what I’m going to be exploring in this episode. I’m going to be sharing an alternative approach if you too don’t get fired up about goal setting. It’s based on an exercise I did with my first ever executive coach nearly 20 years ago now and it’s no underestimate to say it was life-changing - and I don’t use that term lightly as I know it’s one that can be thro

It would be easy to just walk away from this year and close the door on it without looking back, hoping that I never have another year like this again. But as difficult as it has been, there have been some deeply profound and important lessons that I want to take from this year. And my guess is that it's the same for you too. If I walked away without reflecting on them I'd lose the goodness in those lessons, and I didn't want to do that. So come join me in my last podcast of 2021 as I share my life lessons. You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/73 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. I hope that they help you reflect on your year too. So we can carry what we need to into 2022 and leave behind what we need to as well. In this episode I share: How this year has made me rethink resilience How I'm focussing on doing less but better My experience in creating space for just me How I'm moving from 'powerful effort' to

As Christmas approaches it’s the season we’re meant to be being happy, joyous and fun – it’s ‘Merry Christmas’ after all. But for many of us, it can lead to more stress and overwhelm. I hear from so many women that they get exhausted and sick at this time of year. So I wanted to share with you three Christmas burnout traps and how you can avoid them. Because this year more than ever we are probably feeling that we’re on the brink of burnout. Christmas has a way of taking the overwhelm up a notch as working mums! In this episode I share:   * How to prevent perfectionism stealing the joy of your Christmas * How to prevent yourself becoming a Merry Martyr this Christmas * How to give the gift of giving without it becoming a problem I truly hope these insights help you to show up for yourself in a loving way so you can be there for your loved ones in the way you want to too.   You can listen here to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/72 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you ca

Do you struggle to rest as a working mum? Do you feel tired but you just feel like you can't step off the hamster wheel of life? Does your secret fantasy involve going away to a hotel for a weekend *just* to sleep? Then this podcast episode is for you! I'm interviewing Karen Brody, a rest teacher and founder of Daring To Rest.  I came across Karen and her work when I was deep in my own burnout journey.  Her book became my bible and was pivotal in me understanding what had led me to burn out and what I could do to take my power back and recover. Karen is on a mission to support you to experience deep rest by sharing a life-changing, simple, restful transformational nap approach.  Teaching us to slow down and dare to rest. In this episode Karen shares: How her experience with panic attacks in early in her motherhood journey led her to do this work How we value and protect rest for our children but not for ourselves The rest messages we receive at an early age in our culture How our modern society is set up for

As mums there’s probably not a week goes by that we don’t worry about the wellbeing of our children in some way, shape or form. But with the pandemic changing the way we live, work and even school, for many children this time has created unsettling changes.  Often leaving us as parents feeling un-resourced in how to support our children. A survey published by the NHS in September 2021 revealed that children’s mental wellbeing had declined from 2017 with now one in six children in England having a probable mental health issue.  Young people with existing mental health problems also reported that lockdown made their life worse. This has coincided with closures or reduction of key services, including mental health services and youth services. I don’t know about you but at times I’ve felt like I’ve needed more support and resources to navigate some of these worries. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to my guest – Dr Esther Cole Dr. Cole is Clinical Director & Clinical Psychologist at Lifespan Psychol

It can be hard as a working mum to find enjoyment in the busyness of life.  If you find yourself being pulled in different directions and feeling like there's not enough time to enjoy life, then this episode is for you. In this episode I share: The powerful life lessons that have reminded me how important it is to enjoy life The neuroscience of why we might struggle to enjoy life and be truly happy Three tips to enjoy life even in the messy middle as a working mum You can access the show notes here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/69 Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I'd be so grateful if you supported them by offering this free podcast. I hope it's been helpful to you, and if so, I hope you pass that on.   Your review can help other people find my podcast so you’ll be helping another working mum find this resource. Plus I also love t

Parenting can undoubtably be one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences…..when things are going well.  But when things aren’t going to so well it can be one of the most challenging, isolating and guilt ridden experiences.   This is the time when we need more resources but feel under resourced.  It can often be a really triggering time bringing out the less than helpful aspects of ourselves.  We’ve all been there - even if we’re ashamed to admit it.   We all want to have loving, calm and happy relationships with our children but what do we do when we get off track with this? How do we handle the everyday stuff like the morning rush, sibling squabbles or challenging behaviour - both powerfully and lovingly?  How do we stop these everyday challenges becoming even bigger and long term? Today’s guest is here to help.   Oona Alexander is one of the UK’s most highly regarded parenting experts, much loved by parents for her unique, radically loving approach to creating happier families. Oona works with exasper

If you're an overburdened working mum and feel like you need a permission slip to pursue activities that make you feel whole then this episode is for you. In this episode I'm exploring how to create Unicorn Space as a working mum.  You'll know if you need unicorn space if you struggle to do anything for yourself that feels like fun or indulgent.  Or if you know that deep down you want some time for yourself - outside of being a mum, partner, an employee or business owner - but you find it difficult to make it happen. In this episode I share: My recent experience that taught me the value of unicorn space What unicorn space is Why as women, and working mothers in particular, we find it hard A simple step to start to identify your unicorn space You can access the show notes here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/67 "I love Nicky and Wisdom For Working Mums". 

In September 2021 I joined Giovanna Fletcher, Emma Willis and over 100 other incredible women for a life changing experience in the hills of the Scottish Highlands for a charity challenge. We trekked 100km over 5 days completing unrelenting ascents through some of Scotland's most famous and iconic mountains whilst camping all in aid of the brilliant charity CoppaFeel!. This episode shares an insight into the amazing women I met, the life affirming experience we had and the lessons we learnt along the way. I think you're going to love this behind the scenes insight into our CoppaFeel! trek challenge. You can access the show notes here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/66 "I love Nicky and Wisdom For Working Mums".