Dear Universe, we need to talk!

Apparently I've reached the age where my social calendar consists mainly of divorce parties and funerals... until a WhatsApp notification popped up: Nicole's Hen Tribe! This week, I'm talking about second chances, friendship, life after divorce and why your forties might actually be better than your thirties - same energy, but with boundaries and slightly more self-respect. I share the...

Six kids. Two dogs. One house. Colour-coded towels, labelled cereal, a suspicious number of deceased garden animals and one fucking trumpet. This week I'm taking a break from the heavier stuff to give you an update on blended-family life - the chaos, the teething problems, the unexpected friendships and the moments that make me realise that somehow, amongst all the madness, we're actually...

Dear universe, why didn't I just leave? "Why didn't I just leave?" Such a simple question for something that can be anything but simple. This week I'm talking about why strong, intelligent, capable women can stay in unhealthy relationships - and why we need to stop asking "Why did she stay?" and start asking "What was happening that made leaving feel so difficu...

Dear Universe… How the Fuck Did I Get Here? I grew up genuinely believing life was going to be rainbows and unicorns. I was surrounded by love, an incredibly close family and amazing friendships. Then I grew up and discovered something nobody really prepares you for: Adulthood can be beautiful and brutal at exactly the same time. In this episode, I’m going back to the beginning — friendships, moth...

Every September, when the kids go back to school, I get the same urge... New Year, new Me - just on academic timings. But this year feels different. After a summer of chaos, a much-needed holiday and finally creating some distance from situations that have kept my nervous system on high alert for far too long, I've come home feeling clearer, stronger and ready to get my shit together. In this epis...

Dear Universe, We Need To Talk… The Holiday Edition 🌴 I thought I was going on holiday to switch off. Instead, I spent two weeks carrying the physical belongings, emotional needs, hunger, thirst, arguments, goggles, sunglasses and general chaos of six children and one man-child. 😂 In this episode, I’m talking about the reality of travelling as a family of eight, the mental load that somehow foll...

This week , I'm sharing one of the hardest weeks I've had in a long time. What started as a family holiday turned into something much bigger. A passport. Mum guilt. the invisible mental load. Co-parenting. Counselling. And the moment I realised I'd spent years believing that carrying everything made me a good mum. But what if it didn't? What if it just made me a really tired one? In this episode,...

This week, we're talking about something so many mums struggle with... the guilt of choosing ourselves. After booking a girls weekend to Dublin months in advance, I found myself questioning everything when it clashed with my children's dance competition, football presentation and sports day. Should I go? Was I being selfish? Would they remember I wasn't there? From a disastrous 4am stomach bug (no...

This week I'm talking about one of the scariest things I've ever done.... buying a house on my own. After years of searching, one disastrous gazumping experience, countless sleepless nights, and approximately 47 emotional breakdowns, my house has finally completed and I feel like I've entered adulthood. So why do I suddenly feel so poor again? I'm chatting about the fear of putting all of your mon...

This week on Dear Universe We Need To Talk , we're talking about mum guilt - the invisble pressure that follows mothers everywhere. From working mum guilt and screen time shame to "Disneyland dads." emotional labour, social media perfection, and why women everywhere feel guilty for simply needing a break, we unpack the impossible expectations placed on modern mums. In true Dear Universe style, it'...

This week on Dear universe, we need to talk.... I accidentally locked my phone inside a house and had absolutely no way of getting it back for an entire week. No WhatsApp, no banking, no social media, no contact. And of course... it happened right before my sons 13th birthday. What started as pure chaos quickly spiralled into stress, mum guilt, logistical nightmares and one very humbling financial...

In this episode, I talk about the reality of moving in with my boyfriend and blending our families - the chaos, the noise, the funny moments, and the unexpected calm that comes with it. From navigating new roles to rebuilding trust after a difficult relationship, this is an honest look at what happens when life doesn't go to plan.... but somehow can grow into something beautiful. Hosted on Acast....

In this episode I talk honestly about the reality of divorce grief - the loss of the life you thought you were building, the identity shift when "we" suddenly becomes "I", and the emotional chaos that can follow. From the messy "feral era" nobody warns you about, to the science behind why your nervous system goes into survival mode after relational trauma, this episode explores what it actually lo...

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As another year comes to a close, this episode is about pausing, looking back, and giving ourselves credit where it's due. We reflect the challenges, the growth, and the small wins that often go unnoticed - taking the positives, practising gratitude, and recognising just how much we've survived and achieved, even when the year didn't go to plan. It's not about pretending everything was perfect. It...

Antidepressants - the word we still whisper.... even though half of us are quietly on them. In this episode of Dear universe, we need to talk , I open up about my complicated relationship with sertraline, the stigma around antidepressants (especially for men), and why needing support doesn't mean your weak - it means you're human. If you've ever felt shame, fear or confusion around antidepressants...

"This week I'm moving back in with my parents at 41..... with three kids.... and zero shame. Let's talk chaos, comfort, family boundaries, and why sometimes the bravest move is the one back home." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "Dear universe, we need to talk" we dive into the chaotic mental aftermath of traumatic moments - the intrusive "what if..." thoughts, the rewinding of scenes, and the brain's talent for creating 50 alternate realities that never happened. I'm sharing my own experience of navigating that mental car crash, why our minds spiral into these scenarios, and how we can start grounding...

Dear Universe, my body went on strike! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear universe...... we need to talk! Hosted by a mum in the trenches (wine glass in hand), each episode dives into the beautiful mess of real life - from burnout and heartbreak to parenting chaos and personal growth - all with a dose of humour, honesty, and hope. It's part therapy, part pep talk, and part girls' night in - with practical tools, relatable stories, and the occasional swear word thro...