You're Never The Only One

Welcome back! You’re Never The Only One rolls on through January—yes, it’s still January—with the frenetic energy of two women attempting to juggle the gym, ditch the biscuits, and squeeze ‘new year, new me’ goals onto an already overloaded plate. This week, Cat takes on the world of mum bullies—because yes, they exist, and yes, they can be seriously damaging. Meanwhile, Emma asks: are we doing too much for our kids when it comes to chores? Are we raising capable adults or just very dependent houseguests? It’s a lively one, and we’d LOVE to hear your thoughts! We’d also LOVE to hear your thoughts on our upcoming topics. Emma: You’re Never The Only One…who has a sex cycle :  Do you go through phases of wanting it all the time—then suddenly, not at all? Is it hormones, stress, or just life getting in the way? How do you navigate these shifts in desire, and how does it affect your relationship? Cat: You’re Never The Only One…who’s husband refuses to get a vasotomy : Is this a battle you’ve faced too, or are you the one who ends up making all the family planning decisions? How do you feel about it—frustrated, resigned, or something else entirely? And how do you navigate the conversation when it feels like you're doing all the heavy lifting? Contact YNTOO: Email: yourenevertheonlyone@gmail.com WhatsApp: 07457 402704

Welcome back! You’re Never The Only One rolls on through January—yes, it’s still January—with the frenetic energy of two women attempting to juggle the gym, ditch the biscuits, and squeeze ‘new year, new me’ goals onto an already overloaded plate. This week, Cat takes on the world of mum bullies—because yes, they exist, and yes, they can be seriously damaging. Meanwhile, Emma asks: are we doing too much for our kids when it comes to chores? Are we raising capable adults or just very dependent houseguests? It’s a lively one, and we’d LOVE to hear your thoughts! We’d also LOVE to hear your thoughts on our upcoming topics. Emma: You’re Never The Only One…who has a sex cycle :  Do you go through phases of wanting it all the time—then suddenly, not at all? Is it hormones, stress, or just life getting in the way? How do you navigate these shifts in desire, and how does it affect your relationship? Cat: You’re Never The Only One…who’s husband refuses to get a vasotomy : Is this a battle you’ve faced too, or are you the one who ends up making all the family planning decisions? How do you feel about it—frustrated, resigned, or something else entirely? And how do you navigate the conversation when it feels like you're doing all the heavy lifting? Contact YNTOO:Email: yourenevertheonlyone@gmail.comWhatsApp: 07457 402704

We’re back! You’re Never The Only One hits 2025 with all the energy of a couple of women in their forties, managing the peri-menopause, two children and a mental load the size of a small island, can muster. Which, surprisingly is quite a lot. This week Cat discusses the very real thing that is baby brain - she shares her own stories of post-natal discombobulation and shares stories from other women. Emma discusses the idea of pretty privilege - do you think your life has been easier because you’re conventionally pretty, or maybe it’s been harder because society doesn’t see you as conventionally attractive? It’s a big conversation but we’d LOVE to hear your own thoughts and feelings on everything we chatted about. We’d also LOVE to hear your thoughts on our upcoming topics.Emma: You’re Never The Only One…who does too much for their kids: are you guilty of choosing the path of least resistance and doing everything for your kids? Do you kids do chores? What are your expectations of how they help around the house? Cat: You’re Never The Only One…who’s been bullied by another mum: it’s easy to think that once we’re grown, the idea of playground bullying is in our past but for many mums, that’s just not true at all. Have you been bullied by another mum or group of mums? Contact YNTOO:Email: yourenevertheonlyone@gmail.comWhatsApp: 07457 402704

This week we are sharing a bonus episode that we recorded a few weeks after our 'make up free episode'. Cat talks to Emma in depth about her feelings around going make up free on camera and whether it's affected the way she thinks about make up and her own self-image going forward. As ever, we would love to hear what you think. Drop a comment below, or get in touch in any of the following ways: Email: yourenevertheonlyone@gmail.com Voicenote/DM: 07457 402704 If you are able to leave a 5* review and hit the 'Follow' button we'd be very grateful. It's the easiest way to support the podcast. You're Never The Only One has also been nominated in the Best Podcast category at the Glomama Awards. We would really appreciate your vote! VOTE NOW!

Warning: This episode contains discussions around alcohol and drug abuse and addiction more generally.  Cat and Emma are back, doing all they can to bring a little sunshine to your January. This week, Emma discusses all things ‘man keeping’. Do you feel like you’re the only one who your male partner can talk to about his feelings? Are men experiencing a friendship recession?  Cat gets personal and talks openly and honestly about her alcoholism and addiction. With so many people doing Dry January, Cat talks about why she chose sobriety and why it’s the best thing she’s ever done. Next week’s topics: Cat: You’re Never The Only One…who struggled with baby brain in the early days. Emma: You’re Never The Only One…who just heard of ‘pretty privilege’ If you’ve got any comments about this week’s episode, or if you want to contribute to next week’s topics or if you just have a cracking story to share with us, then please get in touch. The podcast is all about YOU. Email us: yourenevertheonlyone@gmail.com Voicenote/DM: 07457 402704 Please hit the follow button wherever you listen to your podcasts and if you can find it within yourself to drop a 5⭐️ review, we’d be very grateful. It’s the easiest and most effective way to support the podcast. Follow You’re Never The Only One on Instagram and TikTok. If you are struggling with alcohol or addiction, there are many places you can contact. The Drinkaware website has them all listed here https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice-and-support/alcohol-support-services/support-lines/ . Please use these resources if you are worried or think you need them.  Credits You’re Never The Only One is created by Cat Sims. It is written and presented by Cat Sims and Emma Nicolet. Producers are Hannah Twigg & Anna Dixon at YMU London and Katie Ray at Radient Management. The podcast is recorded at Outset Studios in London and edited by the team at YMU. Theme music is written and performed especially for You’re Never The Only One by Hot Salad.

Happy New Year! If you're struggling a little bit today after the New Year festivities, we can guarantee that listening to this episode will make you feel better. Emma discusses all things time blindness - is it real or is she just disrespectful? - and Cat collates some of the funniest listener stories ever to grace the You're Never The Only One WhatsApp. If you have anything to say about something you heard on this episode, or you just want to share a story that you know we'll all enjoy, then we would love to hear from you. Email us: ⁠yourenevertheonlyone@gmail.com⁠ Voicenote/DM: 07457 402704 Please hit the follow button wherever you listen to your podcasts and if you can find it within yourself to drop a 5⭐️ review, we’d be very grateful. It’s the easiest and most effective way to support the podcast. Follow You’re Never The Only One on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠. Credits You’re Never The Only One is created by Cat Sims. It is written and presented by Cat Sims and Emma Nicolet. Producers are Hannah Twigg & Anna Dixon at YMU London and Katie Ray at Radient Management. The podcast is recorded at Outset Studios in London and edited by the team at YMU. Theme music is written and performed especially for You’re Never The Only One by Hot Salad.

Welcome to the Christmas Day episode of You’re Never The Only One. Yes, we know it’s late and we can only blame the dodgy wifi in the deepest, darkest depths of Devon for that but as they say, better late than never! We deep dive into the worst Christmas gifts of all time and discuss all things festive f*ckery.  As ever, we’d love to hear from you. Did you received a terrible Christmas present this year? Or any year? Got a story about Christmas, or about anything, that you think we’ll enjoy?  Email us: yourenevertheonlyone@gmail.com Voicenote/DM: 07457 402704 Please hit the follow button wherever you listen to your podcasts and if you can find it within yourself to drop a 5⭐️ review, we’d be very grateful. It’s the easiest and most effective way to support the podcast. Follow You’re Never The Only One on Instagram and TikTok. Credits You’re Never The Only One is created by Cat Sims. It is written and presented by Cat Sims and Emma Nicolet. Producers are Hannah Twigg & Anna Dixon at YMU London and Katie Ray at Radient Management. The podcast is recorded at Outset Studios in London and edited by the team at YMU. Theme music is written and performed especially for You’re Never The Only One by Hot Salad.

In this episode of You’re Never The Only One, Cat and Emma get festive. Emma rates Cat’s hospitality as if she didn’t just get a room in London for free and Cat gets excited about her new microwave. As ever they deep-dive into the topics of their own choice - family estrangement and feeling invisible after 40. Also, you heard it here first…but the girls are also launching an Only Fans. Yep.  Please hit the FOLLOW button wherever you listen to your podcasts and, if you can, leave a 5⭐️ review - it really makes all the difference. Thank you to WUKA for sponsoring this episode. We are proud to work with a brand powered by female strength and compassion. Use the code CATANDEM20 to get 20% off your order when you spend £40 or more. Head to www.wuka.co.uk today. Follow You’re Never The Only One on Instagram.Follow Cat Sims on Instagram.Follow Emma on Instagram. Follow You’re Never The Only One on TikTok.Follow Cat Sims on TikTokFollow Emma Nicolet on TikTok Follow You’re Never The Only One on Youtube. CreditsYou’re Never The Only One… was created by Cat Sims and hosted and written by Cat Sims and Emma Nicolet. Executive Producers are Cat Sims & Emma Nicolet, Anna Dixon & Hannah Twigg at YMU London and Katie Ray from Radient Management. You’re Never The Only One is filmed at Outset Studios and the theme music was written and performed especially for You’re Never The Only One by the band Hot Salad. You can listen to their album here.

Episode 4 of You’re Never The Only One is the most emotional one yet. Inspired by Pamela Anderson and Drew Barrymore, we decided to do this one make-up free. For Cat, it was a bit uncomfortable but for Emma it was borderline traumatic. This episode dives into her feelings behind the dread of being seen without her make-up and yes…there are tears.   Cat talks money this week and discusses the impact of ADHD, your childhood, your marriage and your priorities when it comes to whether you are good or not with money.   They also discuss ‘munting’ which is probably the most traumatic part of it all.   If you want to get in touch to discuss anything on this episode or something we discussed on another episode, or if you just want to suggest a topic then you can email us at ⁠yourenevertheonlyone@gmail.com⁠ or leave a voicenote/message on 07457 402704.   If you are enjoying You’re Never The Only One and you want to support us, then please: Leave a 5* review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Hit subscribe or follow Follow us on our socials below   The Socials ⁠Cat on Instagram⁠ ⁠Emma on Instagram⁠ ⁠YNTOO on Instagram⁠   ⁠Cat on TikTok⁠ ⁠Emma on Tiktok⁠ ⁠YNTOO on TikTok⁠

In this episode of You’re Never The Only One, Cat and Emma get controversial. Cat thinks that Thelma & Louise is the worst film in the world and Emma gets grumpy about people who take pictures of their kids with vegetables (it’ll make sense when you listen to it), Christmas pyjamas and Boo-Boxes.  They may not get you on side with all their idea, but they will have you stitches. Please hit the FOLLOW button wherever you listen to your podcasts and, if you can, leave a 5⭐️ review - it really makes all the difference. Thank you to Koru Kids for sponsoring this episode of You’re Never The Only One. Koru Kids provide brilliant childcare solutions for busy families. Head to www.korukids.co.uk an use the code YNTOO to get a free 3-hour nanny trial.  Follow You’re Never The Only One on Instagram.Follow Cat Sims on Instagram.Follow Emma on Instagram. Follow You’re Never The Only One on TikTok.Follow Cat Sims on TikTokFollow Emma Nicolet on TikTok Follow You’re Never The Only One on Youtube. CreditsYou’re Never The Only One… was created by Cat Sims and hosted and written by Cat Sims and Emma Nicolet. Executive Producers are Cat Sims & Emma Nicolet, Anna Dixon & Hannah Twigg at YMU London and Katie Ray from Radient Management. You’re Never The Only One is filmed at Outset Studios and the theme music was written and performed especially for You’re Never The Only One by the band Hot Salad. You can listen to their album here.

In episode two of You’re Never The Only One, Emma and I deep dive into body confidence and discuss how honest we’re all being when it comes to the relationship with our bodies. Are we, as a generation, just too broken by social expectations and too old to overcome them? We also discuss how much sex every one is having and how much sex we think every one else is having. Cat gets honest, we discuss the difference between sex and intimacy and there’s a rant about rom-coms. As ever we take it to the streets and the WhatsApp voice notes to get your take on things too. If you want to send in any stories, problems, anecdotes, or just to say hi, then email us at yourenevertheonlyone@gmail.com or send us a voicenote or DM to our WhatsApp +44 (0)7457 402704. Follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts and if you can, please give us a 5⭐️ review. It is the most important and effective way to support the podcast - thank you! The Social Stuff Follow You’re Never The Only One on Instagram.Follow Cat Sims on Instagram.Follow Emma on Instagram. Follow You’re Never The Only One on TikTok.Follow Cat Sims on TikTokFollow Emma Nicolet on TikTok Follow You’re Never The Only One on Youtube. CreditsYou’re Never The Only One… was created by Cat Sims and hosted and written by Cat Sims and Emma Nicolet. Executive Producers are Cat Sims & Emma Nicolet, Anna Dixon & Hannah Twigg at YMU London and Katie Ray from Radient Management. You’re Never The Only One is filmed at Outset Studios and the theme music was written and performed especially for You’re Never The Only One by the band Hot Salad. You can listen to their album here.

Welcome to the brand new season of You’re Never The Only One hosted by me, Cat Sims and the wonderful Emma Nicolet. In episode one we discuss the saga of secondary school admissions, what happens when you upset the other school mums, why we seem to always confuse laziness and rest and whether or not Emma and I are sell-outs. We are also looking for your contributions for bonus episodes around next week’s topics which are: You’re Never The Only One Who…worries they’re not having enough sex (Cat) and… You’re Never The Only One Who…isn’t truly as body-positive as you profess to be (Emma) If you want to send in any stories, problems, anecdotes, or just to say hi, then email us at yourenevertheonlyone@gmail.com or send us a voicenote or DM to our WhatsApp +44 (0)7457 402704. Follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts and if you can, please give us a 5⭐️ review. It is the most important and effective way to support the podcast - thank you! This episode is sponsored by Koru Kids - brilliant childcare to help your family flourish. Use the code YNTOO to get a free three-hour nanny trial. THE SOCIAL STUFF Follow You’re Never The Only One on Instagram.Follow Cat Sims on Instagram.Follow Emma on Instagram. Follow You’re Never The Only One on TikTok.Follow Cat Sims on TikTokFollow Emma Nicolet on TikTok Follow You’re Never The Only One on Youtube.

In this final episode of Season 1 Cat compiles tales of the very worst gifts people have received. She shares your emails, stories from the streets of London and anecdotes from her own friends. She also takes a moment to express her opinion on that Harry & Meghan documentary and shouts out all the parents out there who are shouldering the weight of Christmas with no help from an army of elves.Finally Cat implores you without dignity or shame to rate and review the podcast wherever you listen to it. It is the single more important thing you can do to help support the podcast and ensure a second season.Have a wonderful Christmas and see you all in 2023.Follow Cat on Instagram and TikTok and head to her website to buy a signed copy of her book The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?)Buy The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?) You're Never The Only One is written and hosted by Cat Sims, founder of Not So Smug Now, an online platform for people just trying to get through the day with some credit in the karma bank. The podcast is edited by Lucy Lucraft and executive producers are Bonnie Barry & Parami Kodikara.

In this episode Cat shares hilarious stories from listeners about the times their kids shouted obscenities in public and WARNING: the c-word features heavily. Cat also discusses the best contraceptive known to humankind, if anyone were ever to talk openly about it, and that is the ninth circle of hell that is swimming lessons. Finally, Cat gets political (never a good idea) and discusses her disappointment with the Just Stop Oil protestors and why she agrees with their principles but things their methodology sucks. Plus, Cat is raising funds for Furnishing Futures - a charity that helps those in social housing furnish their properties. It's an incredible charity. All you have to do is purchase a copy of the big, fat, annual Christmas Quiz from her website for £8 and £2 will go to Furnishing Futures.BUY A COPY OF THE QUIZ HERE!Follow Cat on Instagram and TikTok and head to her website to buy a signed copy of her book The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?)Buy The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?) (Unsigned)Find out more about Just Stop Oil here.You're Never The Only One is written and hosted by Cat Sims, founder of Not So Smug Now, an online platform for people just trying to get through the day with some credit in the karma bank. The podcast is edited by Lucy Lucraft and executive producers are Bonnie Barry & Parami Kodikara.For sponsorship enquiries please contact Bonnie Barry at bonnie@mumfluenceruk.com

In this episode Cat recognises what an ungrateful so-and-so she is when she discusses how her and Jimmy transition when he gets back from touring. There was no way she wasn't going to chat about Matt Hancock heading into the jungle, Gavin Williamson and his annoying voice that he's been using to bully people and Elon Musk buying Twitter. She also shares all the petty stuff that you admitted to doing and discusses the purpose of pettiness and why it's a toxic trait for good people. Finally she lays bare her perfect parenting experiences this week and asks you guys to send in any stories about kids swearing for next week's episode!Follow Cat on Instagram and TikTok and head to her website to buy a signed copy of her book The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?)Buy The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?) Watch Cat's reel where she, literally deals with a shitshow.You're Never The Only One is written and hosted by Cat Sims, founder of Not So Smug Now, an online platform for people just trying to get through the day with some credit in the karma bank. The podcast is edited by Lucy Lucraft and executive producers are Bonnie Barry & Parami Kodikara.

In this episode Cat shares the things kids say to other adults that leave us reeling in embarrassment and tells us about the time she had to explain to her kids' headteacher that she wasn't on Only Fans (yet!). There's deep discussions on failure and how to stop it paralysing us by learning to reframe it - inspired by Dr. Julie Smith's wonderful book Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?Plus, Cat spills the beans on her half term and why she's spent the week cleaning up shit.Follow Cat on Instagram and TikTok and head to her website to buy a signed copy of her book The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?)Buy The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?) Buy Dr. Julie Smith's book Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?You're Never The Only One is written and hosted by Cat Sims, founder of Not So Smug Now, an online platform for people just trying to get through the day with some credit in the karma bank. The podcast is edited by Lucy Lucraft and executive producers are Bonnie Barry & Parami Kodikara.

In this episode Cat shares stories from two listeners who deliver stories that will all make us feel seen as parents. She introduces the relatability klaxon and calls on listeners to send high fives, compassion and advice to parents on the edge for different reasons. Cat also discusses the 62 symptoms of menopause, her controversial take on Halloween and her outrage at pumpkin prices. Follow Cat on Instagram and TikTok and head to her website to buy a signed copy of her book The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?)Buy The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?) You're Never The Only One is written and hosted by Cat Sims, founder of Not So Smug Now, an online platform for people just trying to get through the day with some credit in the karma bank. The podcast is edited by Lucy Lucraft and executive producers are Bonnie Barry & Parami Kodikara.

In this episode Cat shares stories from a reader caught with her knickers down on a train and shares her own humiliating experience with her midwife. Plus, Cat admits she's addicted to noise cancelling the world, discusses why women are obsessed with True Crime and asks the question, 'Are women guilty of feeling too guilty or do men not feel guilty enough?'Follow Cat on Instagram and TikTok and head to her website to buy a signed copy of her book The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?)Buy The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?) Read the full article by Olga Khazan in The Atlantic: What Happens When You Always Wear Headphones?Read the full article in the Wall Street Journal.You're Never The Only One is written and hosted by Cat Sims, founder of Not So Smug Now, an online platform for people just trying to get through the day with some credit in the karma bank. The podcast is edited by Lucy Lucraft and executive producers are Bonnie Barry & Parami Kodikara.

In this episode Cat shares hilarious stories from two listeners who got themselves into a pickle with sexy texting and empty threats. She explains why sexting didn't happen in her day - the days of playing snake on a Nokia - and when her decision to follow through on a threat backfired spectacularly. Also, she spills the beans on what was going on around her when she hit the deck in the supermarket this week. Plus, Cat discusses the idea of Radical Honesty according to Dr. Anna Lembke, how it's helped her maintain her sobriety and how we can all be better humans if we're willing to own our mistakes. Follow Cat on Instagram and TikTok and head to her website to buy a signed copy of her book The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?)Buy The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?) Buy Dr. Anna Lembke's book Dopamine: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence.Listen to Dr. Anna Lembke's interview with Dax Shepard and Monica Padman.You're Never The Only One is written and hosted by Cat Sims, founder of Not So Smug Now, an online platform for people just trying to get through the day with some credit in the karma bank. The podcast is edited by Lucy Lucraft and executive producers are Bonnie Barry & Parami Kodikara.

In this week's episode a reader shares her particular brand of fuckup on the petrol station forecourt and Cat offers some heartfelt (and brutally honest) advice to a reader struggling with the relationship to her own parents.Cat also manages to save the planet so you really don't want to sleep on this one.......To get new episodes as soon as they drop make sure you subscribe and please share with anyone you think needs to know You're Never The Only One. If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a minute to rate and review it - it makes all the difference in helping new podcasts get seen. You're Never The Only One is a Smug Cat production, written and presented by Cat Sims and produced by Lucy Lucraft and executive producers are Bonnie Barry and Parami Kodikara. Original music - Everybody Makes Mistakes - was written for the podcast by the exceptionally talented Hot Salad. Stream and purchase all things Hot Salad HERE.As promised, here is the link to Andrew Fleischman's Twitter where I found the inspiration for this week's episode.Buy Cat's book, The First Time You Smiled (or was it just wind?) HEREFollow Cat on Instagram HEREFollow Cat on TikTok HERE