How to Build Real Confidence That Lasts
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
Release Date: 04/24/2026
Where Did My Confidence Go? The Truth About Confidence After Life's Biggest Transitions
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Where did my confidence go?" Whether you're returning from maternity leave, navigating a career setback, going through perimenopause, or simply feeling like you've lost a part of yourself, this episode is for you. In this evidence-based episode, Executive Coach Nicky Lowe explores why confidence isn't actually the problem, the hidden impact of identity transitions, and why the key to rebuilding confidence lies much deeper than you might think. Find all the resources and links mentioned in this episode here: Love the Wisdom For...
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Why Good Relationships Get Harder After Children (And What You Can Do About It) with Alex Trippier
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
Why do so many loving couples start arguing after they become parents? If you've ever wondered, "Why am I carrying all the mental load?" or "Why don't they just see what needs doing?", this conversation is for you. I'm joined by couples coach, speaker and founder of Be A Happier Parent, Alex Trippier, to explore why good people in good relationships often struggle after children... and how we can rebuild connection without blame. In this episode we explore: Why the mental load so often falls to women Why many men genuinely don't see the invisible work happening around them The difference...
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Pregnancy Loss, Baby Loss & Creating Compassionate Workplaces with Sands
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
Pregnancy loss and baby loss affect far more families than many of us realise, yet these experiences are still often surrounded by silence, misunderstanding and stigma. In this episode, I'm joined by Sands, the UK's leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, to explore the realities of loss and the impact it can have on individuals, families and working lives. Together, we discuss why pregnancy and baby loss can feel so difficult to talk about, the hidden impact of grief in the workplace, and what managers, colleagues and organisations can do to provide meaningful support. In this episode, we...
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Why Women Are Exhausted: Understanding Mental Load with Professor Leah Ruppanner
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
Why are women so exhausted? Professor Leah Ruppanner explains the invisible mental load women carry every day - from planning and organising to worrying and responsibility-holding. We explore the eight types of mental load, why women become the default managers of family life, the impact of social judgment and gender expectations, and practical ways to reclaim energy for what matters most. A validating, research-backed conversation for every working mum who feels mentally and emotionally overloaded. More details: Love the Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast? Let’s take...
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I Teach Leadership for a Living. My Son's School Suspension Unravelled Me in Seconds
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
I teach leadership for a living. So when I got a phone call from school telling me my son had been suspended, I should have been able to handle it, right? Within seconds, I was unravelling. Shame flooded in before logic had a chance, my people pleaser came online and every piece of leadership work I'd ever done on myself went quiet. In this episode, I'm sharing something deeply personal with my son's full permission. Because what happened next and how my family navigated it taught me more about emotional regulation, personal leadership, and parenting than any professional training ever has. ...
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Still Not Feeling Like Yourself? What Every Mum Needs to Know About Postnatal Depletion
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
Still not feeling like yourself even though your baby is months or years old? You're not imagining it. And you're not failing. In this episode, Nicky Lowe shares her own experience of burnout and exhaustion after her first child - the years it took to get answers, and the moment she finally found the language for what had happened to her. Drawing on the work of Dr. Oscar Serrallach (The Postnatal Depletion Cure), Nicky explores why postnatal depletion can last up to ten years after having a baby, why high-achieving women are so often dismissed when they say something is wrong, and what you...
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How to Build Real Confidence That Lasts
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with; it’s something you build. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Kate Hayes, one of the leading experts in performance psychology. With a PhD focused on confidence in elite sport and experience supporting world-class athletes (including the Lionesses) Kate brings both cutting-edge research and real-world insight. We explore what confidence really is, whether women experience confidence differently to men, and how to build it in a way that’s evidence-based, grounded, and lasting, so you can perform at your best when it matters most. More...
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Perimenopause, HRT and Breast Cancer Risk: What Women Need to Know
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “What is happening to me?”… you are not alone. Perimenopause can feel like a slow and disorienting shift. In this honest and empowering episode, I’m joined by Dr Charlotte Gooding, GP and BMS-accredited menopause specialist, to explore perimenopause, HRT and breast cancer risk. We unpack the symptoms many women miss, the emotional impact of hormonal change, and the nuance around HRT safety, so you can make more informed, personalised decisions about your health. If you’re navigating perimenopause, HRT decisions, or breast cancer fears,...
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Executive Presence Without Pretending: How Women Can Communicate With More Confidence and Gravitas
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Have you ever been told you need more presence, more gravitas, or more confidence at work? In this episode, I'm joined by Louisa Preston and Luisa Baldini, co-founders of Composure Media and former BBC journalists, to explore how we can communicate with more confidence, composure and impact in high-stakes moments. They share practical tools for building executive presence, managing nerves, using body language more intentionally, and speaking with calm authority - without over-explaining, shrinking yourself, or trying to become someone you’re not. A thoughtful, practical conversation for...
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Why Women Are Falling Behind on AI (And What to Do About It)
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
AI is everywhere right now, yet many women are still hesitant to use it. In this episode, we explore the growing gender gap in AI adoption with Andrew Wyatt-Sames and Lucy Pitt, co-founders of Uptake AI. Together, we unpack the “good girl mindset” and the fear of cheating, and share simple, confidence-building ways to start using AI tools with care. We also tackle the big questions around ethics, confidentiality, and what’s safe to share - so you can protect your standards and get back precious headspace. More details: Love the Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast?...
info_outlineConfidence isn’t something you’re born with; it’s something you build.
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Kate Hayes, one of the leading experts in performance psychology. With a PhD focused on confidence in elite sport and experience supporting world-class athletes (including the Lionesses) Kate brings both cutting-edge research and real-world insight.
We explore what confidence really is, whether women experience confidence differently to men, and how to build it in a way that’s evidence-based, grounded, and lasting, so you can perform at your best when it matters most.
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