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.

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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 between mum guilt and dad guilt

Alex's powerful concept of "borrowing your partner's brain"

Practical ways couples can reduce resentment and build stronger partnerships

This is an honest, compassionate conversation that will leave you feeling understood, hopeful and equipped with practical ideas to strengthen your relationship.

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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 explore:

Why pregnancy loss and baby loss remain hidden experiences
The emotional impact of loss and grief
Returning to work whilst navigating loss
How colleagues and managers can offer compassionate support
Common responses that may unintentionally cause harm
What a pregnancy-loss-aware workplace looks like
Practical ways organisations can better support employees through loss

Whether you're a leader, colleague, friend or family member, this conversation offers valuable insights into how we can create more understanding and compassionate workplaces for those affected by pregnancy and baby loss.

Content note: This episode discusses miscarriage, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, baby loss and grief.

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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.

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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.

We cover:

- Why home is often the hardest room to lead in and why that's not a failure

- What shame does to our nervous system and why it arrives before logic

- How to regulate yourself before you respond, and why that changes everything

- Why the people we love most can trigger us most deeply

- What Leading on All Fronts® looks like when it's tested most

This one is for the high-achieving woman who holds everything together professionally and finds that home is the place that undoes her most quickly.

Whether your children are two months or twenty-two years old, this episode will stay with you.

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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 can do, starting today, to begin rebuilding.

This episode is for new mums navigating the blur of early motherhood, women further into the journey who are still waiting to feel like themselves, and anyone who manages someone returning from parental leave.

You'll come away with:

A clear understanding of what postnatal depletion actually is and why it's so much more than tiredness

Why willpower and mindset alone won't fix this

Five practical steps to start supporting your system right now

Whether your baby is six weeks old or six years old - this one is for you.

Resources mentioned:
The Postnatal Depletion Cure by Dr. Oscar Serrallach

The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson

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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.

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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, this episode will help you feel more informed, empowered and less alone.

More details: https://luminate-group.co.uk/podcast/183

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