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Dear universe, can mums take back Christmas?
One minute we're carving pumpkins and sending our children out to collect sweets from strangers, the next Mariah Carey's back and apparently according to the local supermarkets we're already behind with Christmas preparations. But when did Christmas become such an enormous responsibility? And…
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Dear universe, when did i become the responsible adult?
Dear universe, when did i become the responsible adult? Growing older, behaving badly and discovering that apparently I'm in charge. For once, absolutely nothing dramatic has happened this week. Which, if you know me, is practically a miracle. Well.. apart from nearly breaking a hip at the fair,...
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Dear universe, can we just let them be kids???
Dear universe, can we just let them be kids? When did my babies get so big?! One minute I'm changing nappies, the next i'm looking at colleges and secondary schools! And apparently, that's enough to send me into a 4am spiral about the entire British educational system. This week, we're talking...
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Dear universe, turns out divorce wasn't the end.
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...
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Dear universe, are we blended yet?
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...
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Dear universe, why didn't I just leave?
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...
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Dear universe, how the fuck did i get here?
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…
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Dear universe, its time to reset!
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...
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Dear universe, we need to talk... the holiday edition.
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...
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Dear universe, is this mine to carry?
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...
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Dear universe, mums just wanna have fun!
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.…
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Dear universe, does this make me an adult?
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...
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Dear universe, mum guilt and other full time jobs.
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…
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Dear universe.... I lost my phone, my identity and my sanity!
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…
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Dear universe, my new chapter looks like six kids, two dogs and a lizard!!!
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...
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Dear universe, I'd like a refund on this marriage.
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...
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Dear universe, 2026 is going to be my year (really!)
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…
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Dear universe, I might need a little help.....
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...
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Dear universe, I'm heading back to the mothership (three kids in tow!)
"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."
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Dear universe, my life's a car crash!
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...
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Dear Universe, we need to talk.
Dear Universe, my body went on strike!
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Dear Universe, we need to talk TRAILER
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,...
About this show
Because pretending we’ve got it all together is exhausting. “Dear Universe, We Need to Talk!” serves up the truth about life’s dramas — with laughter, honesty, and zero filter. 🎙️✨
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