If you’re a busy working women in your 40s who’s eating “well”, training hard and still feeling knackered, snappy, or stuck with sleep, energy and weight—this one’s for you. I’m joined by Amy Oldfield, online health & fitness coach and founder of Body Theory by Amy, to unpack the Four M’s that help women feel strong, calm and in control: Macros, Metabolism, Mindset, and Menopause/Menstrual cycles.

We talk about why cookie-cutter plans don’t work, what “supporting your metabolism” actually means (beyond “fast” or “slow”), how to use strength training and real food (not restriction) to get your body responding again, and how your daily thoughts + your current phase of life influence everything from energy to patience to progress. Expect straight-talk, practical takeaways and zero guilt.

In this episode:

• The Four M’s framework and how to personalise it
• Why prioritising protein and eating enough matters
• Strength training for women 40+ (and why it’s non-negotiable)
• Mindset shifts that stop the all-or-nothing spiral
• Working with hormones, cycles & perimenopause—not against them

Guest: Amy Oldfield, Body Theory by Amy – creator of The Female Formula and a coach specialising in helping women 40+ restore metabolic health so life feels easier again.

If this episode resonates, share it with a mate who needs a boost today—and if you’re ready to feel calmer and more in charge of your week, come say hello on Instagram and tell me your biggest takeaway.

To get in touch with Amy, here are her details...

Website - https://www.bodytheorybyamy.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.norris.58

Instagram: https://instagram.com/amybodytheory

You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingMumsLifeCoach

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

A short, no-fluff pep talk on why looking after you first isn’t indulgent — it’s essential. When you’re nourished, you’re calmer, more patient and far more present at work and at home. I share real client stories (bedtimes transformed, resentment replaced with boundaries, and long-held anger softened into connection) to show how tiny daily acts of care ripple into every relationship you value.

This isn’t about spa days (lovely, but optional). It’s about the micro-moments you give yourself permission to pause — multiple times a day — so you’re not white-knuckling life until the next holiday.

If you’ve been putting yourself last because of guilt, consider this your permission slip: prioritising yourself is not selfish; it’s survival.

You’ll hear:

• Why “self-care” isn’t woo — it’s productivity and presence.
• The difference between nice-to-have treats and need-to-have foundations.
• How small, consistent pauses change how you show up for the people you love.
• Quick, doable ways to start today (no extra time required).

Next steps:

• Want support now? Book a no-pressure call and we’ll chat about where you are, where you want to be, and how I can help.
• Join my live masterclass: How to Feel Calm — Even When Everything Is Urgent on Friday 3 October 2025, 12:30–13:30 (UK time). Come for practical tools you can use the same day.

• Book a call → https://CoachingwithNickyBevan.as.me/FreeConsult
• Register for the masterclass → https://the-working-womens-life-coach.aweb.page/p/71949826-9ae7-475e-b239-2283262d5171

No more shitty guilt, resentment or obligation — just a steadier, kinder way to get all your stuff done.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingMumsLifeCoach

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

After a delicious summer with my boys, I’m back — rested, grounded, and calling absolute BS on the hustle-as-a-badge-of-honour. In this episode I share three lessons from slowing down:

• Rest isn’t a treat; it’s essential if you want to be present and powerful.
• Self-kindness creates safety — the antidote to your brain’s doom spiral.
• When cortisol drops, wisdom rises — and the ideas start flowing.

I’m also renaming the show to The Working Woman’s Podcast and moving release day to Thursdays. This space is for all women who love their work and their family, and want more calm, clarity and confidence without dropping any of the balls that matter. Doors are open again for coaching — details in the show notes.

• Rest is a requirement, not a reward.
• The quality of a relationship mirrors the quality of your thoughts about that person.
• Put your hand on your heart, breathe, and tell your nervous system: “I’m safe.”
• Lower stress → higher access to judgement, creativity and patience.
• Five minutes of daily “micro-rest” counts. Celebrate it.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube with Captions - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWorkingMumsLifeCoach

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