In this episode, Denise Lester shares her transformative journey from a decade-long nursing career in the NHS to becoming a life coach and hypnotherapist.

She discusses the emotional challenges of her transition, the importance of self-discovery, and the empowerment of women.

Denise emphasizes the significance of supportive friendships and the need to overcome self-sabotage. She offers practical advice for listeners feeling stuck and highlights her coaching programs aimed at helping women take action in their lives.

You can find Denise on Instagram @deniselester_healthandmind_co

Episode Title: Asma’s Escape: From Survival to Soul Sisters

Welcome back to Power To Her — Series 2. This is Episode 1, and it’s a powerful one.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Asma, a domestic abuse survivor. She shares her story of how she escaped an abusive marriage and found support through Refuge. Asma now helps women across the UK through her charity, Soul Sisters — supporting women to feel seen, safe, and strong again.

Trigger warning

This episode includes domestic abuse and attempted suicide. Please listen with care. If this feels too much right now, it’s okay to pause, skip, or come back another time.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• What life was like inside an abusive marriage
• The moment Asma knew she needed to leave
• How she found help and support through Refuge
• What healing looked like after leaving
• How Soul Sisters was born — and how she now supports women across the UK

Support (UK)

If this episode brings anything up for you, you don’t have to sit with it alone.

• Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7): 0808 2000 247
• Samaritans (24/7): 116 123
• NHS urgent mental health help: guidance on where to get urgent support
• Scotland (24/7) Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline: 0800 027 1234

A gentle reminder

You deserve support. You deserve safety. And you are not alone.

You can find Asma on Instagram: @domestic_abuse_coach and @soulsisters_empoweringpeople

If you would like to appear on the podcast as a guest you can apply here https://tally.so/r/LZPgkz

Happy New Year and welcome back to Power to Her 💛

This is a short mini episode to say a massive thank you for all the support through Series 1. I’ve honestly been so grateful for every listen, share, message, and comment. It means more than you know.

I also want to share some exciting updates for 2026. I’ve got 48 amazing women lined up for Series 2, and I cannot wait for you to hear their stories.

Series 2 launches on February 4th, and it’s going to be such a special one.

Thank you again for being here. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please follow/subscribe and share it with a woman who needs a reminder that she’s not alone.

See you in Series 2 💛

Navigating Grief, Love and New Beginnings

In this episode, I sit down with Rachel, a brave and gentle soul who has walked through more loss than most of us can imagine.

Rachel lost both of her parents to cancer. Then, when she was 5 months pregnant, she lost her husband to suicide. Overnight she became a widow and a single mum, trying to survive heartbreak while preparing to bring new life into the world.

We talk about:

Living with grief when it comes in waves, not stages

The loneliness of widowhood and solo parenting after loss

Carrying love and pain at the same time

Building a colourful business from the darkest season of her life

Today, Rachel designs and sells modern, colourful grief cards and works as a grief coach. Her work is all about saying: “You’re not alone in this, and your grief is not too much.”

If you’re grieving a suicide loss or you’re a young widow

You do not have to go through this on your own. Here are some places that can offer support:

Samaritans (UK & Ireland) – 24/7 listening support. Call 116 123 for free or visit their website.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) – Peer support for adults who have lost someone to suicide.

WAY – Widowed and Young – A UK charity for anyone who lost a partner before age 51, offering peer-to-peer support from others who “get it.”

You can find Rachel on Instagram: @lovelossdiscoballs

If you’d like to get in touch to share your story on the podcast, email me at:

[email protected]

In this episode of Power to Her, I sit down with Sarah, a brave and inspiring woman who made the empowering decision to go through IVF as a single woman.

Sarah opens up about what led her to this choice, the emotional highs and lows along the way, and how she found strength in trusting her own path, even when it looked different from others.

We talk about the reality of doing it alone, how she navigated uncertainty, and the joy of creating the life she always wanted on her own terms.

This conversation is a beautiful reminder that family can look many different ways and that choosing yourself, your happiness, and your future is never something to apologise for. 💛

Now Sarah is helping other single woman going solo, you can find her on Instagram @solomumdiaries

If Sarah’s story touched you or you’ve been through something similar, I’d love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch at [email protected]

In this episode of Power to Her, I’m joined by two inspiring women — the founders of Alcohol-Free Mums Coaching. Together, we talk about what it really means to live alcohol-free as a mum, breaking the stigma around sobriety, and learning to feel confident, calm, and connected without needing a drink to fit in.

They share their personal journeys, how going alcohol-free has changed their lives, and the ways they now help other mums find balance and self-belief through their coaching and community.

We also talk about:

How to handle social events and family gatherings with confidence

Letting go of guilt and finding new ways to relax

Building self-trust and connection as a mum

You can find Alcohol-Free Mums Coaching on Instagram at @alcohol_free_mums_coaching

and join their amazing community of supportive, like-minded women.

If you connected with this story, I’d love to hear from you.

Email me at [email protected]

and share your journey — you never know who your story might inspire.

In this powerful anonymous letter, one woman opens up about losing herself in a relationship that dimmed her light — and the quiet, courageous steps she took to rebuild her confidence, boundaries, and sense of worth. It’s a story about choosing yourself, one small act of self-love at a time, and learning that healing isn’t weakness — it’s power.

If you would also like to send in an anonymous letter to share your story of strength, resilience, or growth, please email: [email protected]

In this deeply moving episode of Power to Her, we explore what it’s like to grow up around addiction and abuse — and the incredible strength it takes to walk away from it as an adult.

This conversation shares the raw reality of living with a loved one’s addiction, the emotional scars that linger, and the moment you realise that protecting your own children sometimes means stepping away from someone you love.

It’s about choosing peace over pain. It’s about breaking the cycle and deciding that your story, and your children’s story, will look different.

You’ll hear how awareness turns into healing, and how setting boundaries — though painful — can also become one of the most empowering acts of love.

If this episode resonates with you, please remember that you’re not alone. Support is out there, and reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Here are some places you can find help and guidance in the UK:

We Are With You – free, confidential support for anyone affected by drugs, alcohol, or mental health struggles: wearewithyou.org.uk

Addiction Family Support – for people impacted by someone else’s addiction: addictionfamilysupport.org.uk

Refuge – 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline offering confidential help for women and children: refuge.org.uk

Women’s Aid – support and information about domestic abuse: womensaid.org.uk

NSPCC – if you’re concerned about a child affected by abuse: call 0808 800 5000 or visit nspcc.org.uk

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Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for being part of the Power to Her community. These are not easy conversations, but by sharing them, we create space for healing, compassion, and change.

If you’d like to get in touch, share your own story, or simply connect, you can reach me at [email protected] or on Instagram @the.power,to,her,pod

Until next time — take care of yourself, keep your heart open, and remember: your story has power.

In this powerful episode of Power to Her, we meet the incredible Mrs. Braintrainer, a woman who has turned deep pain into purpose.

She opens up about her personal journey through heartbreak, self-discovery, and healing — and how she found strength in her story to help others transform their own lives. This episode is raw, emotional, and full of wisdom for anyone walking through their own season of struggle or growth.

Join us as we talk about resilience, mindset, and what it really means to rise after life knocks you down.

Listen now and be reminded that even your hardest moments can become your greatest source of power.

Show Notes:

Introduction to Power to Her — why this podcast exists and what to expect in upcoming episodes

Meet Mrs. Brain Trainer and learn how her journey began

Overcoming adversity and learning to rewire the mind after trauma

Finding strength in vulnerability and turning pain into empowerment

How to reclaim your story and use it to inspire others

Final reflections: the beauty of healing and the power within every woman

Where to connect with Mrs. Brain Trainer:

If you’d like to follow her inspiring journey, you can find her on Instagram @mrsbraintrainer

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Contact Mrs Braintrainer and quote “PTH” to receive a free copy of her guidebook — a beautiful resource designed to help you start your own journey of mindset and emotional growth.

In this heartfelt episode of Power to Her, I sit down with Morgan, a brave and open young woman who moved from Ireland to the UK to begin university, just one month after being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).

Morgan opens up about what it was like to start this new chapter of her life while navigating her diagnosis, understanding her medication, and finding her place in a new environment where she didn’t know anyone.

She speaks honestly about the challenges of her first year, feeling isolated, misunderstood, and overwhelmed — and how things began to change once she surrounded herself with the right people and found a circle of support built on kindness and non-judgement.

This episode is a reminder that mental health journeys take time, that asking for help is a sign of strength, and that finding people who see you for who you are, not your diagnosis, can completely change your path.

A Note for Listeners:

If you or someone you love is living with BPD or struggling with their mental health, please remember...... you are not alone. Help is out there, and with the right support, life can and does get brighter.

For mental health support in the UK, you can reach out to:

Mind UK – www.mind.org.uk

Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24 hours)

Student Minds – www.studentminds.org.uk

💌 Connect with Power to Her:

If you enjoyed this episode or want to share your own story, I’d love to hear from you.

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