#23: Modern Motherhood, Mental Health, and Life Online—An Unfiltered Conversation with Harriet Beal

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12/05/24 • 70 min

Parenting today isn’t just about raising kids—it’s about navigating a digital world that never stops watching. In this episode, Nichole and Ben sit down with content creator and full-time mum Harriet Beal for a refreshingly honest conversation about what motherhood really looks like behind the reels.

Harriet opens up about parenting in the age of social media, the mental load of always needing to “show up,” and her diagnosis of PMDD—a hormonal disorder that affects every part of her life. They talk about gentle parenting, screen time guilt, marriage pressure, and what it feels like to be judged by strangers while just trying to be a good mum.

If you've ever felt like you're failing because everyone else makes it look easy—this episode will remind you that you’re not alone. Real motherhood is messy, hilarious, exhausting, and full of joy—and you don’t need to be perfect to be doing it right.

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Coaching, updates & all the good stuff → nicholefarrow.com
Say hi on Instagram → @nichole.farrow
Catch every episode → Love for Life Podcast

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#22: What Happy Couples Know About Conflict That Most People Don’t

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Every couple argues—but not every couple knows how to come back from it.

In this episode, Nichole and Ben talk about what successful couples do differently when it comes to conflict. They unpack why arguments don’t mean failure, how men and women often handle tension in different ways, and what it takes to repair a relationship instead of retreating from it.

You’ll hear honest insights into why so many modern couples struggle to reconnect after a fight, and why the real problem isn’t the conflict itself—but what happens next.

If you’re tired of repeating the same arguments or feeling like things never fully get resolved, this conversation will shift something for you. Because the truth is, every relationship hits bumps. The difference is in how you repair.

This is the episode you listen to when you’re ready to stop walking on eggshells—and start feeling like you’re on the same team again.

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#24: Feeling the Holiday Pressure? Here’s How to Actually Enjoy Christmas as a Couple and a Family

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The festive season can look beautiful on the outside—and still feel completely overwhelming. Between the family dynamics, financial pressure, emotional triggers, and endless to-do lists, most couples are barely holding it together by Christmas Day.

In this episode, Nichole and Ben share how they navigate the chaos of the season while protecting their relationship, their energy, and the peace inside their home. From managing tricky family situations to surviving the mental load of parenting and holiday prep—they talk honestly about what really helps when things start to feel too much.

This one’s part practical, part personal. You'll hear real stories about blending families, dealing with divorced parents, letting go of perfection, and choosing joy on your own terms. There’s even a debate about whether Die Hard counts as a Christmas movie (they’re still not 100% aligned on that one).

If the holidays leave you feeling more drained than connected, this episode will help you reset. You don’t need to do more. You just need to make space for what matters.

Grab the free Seasonal Survival Guide and start creating a Christmas that feels good for you.

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Coaching, updates & all the good stuff → nicholefarrow.com
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