You're Never The Only One – Details, episodes & analysis

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 TikTok
Follow 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?) HERE

Follow Cat on Instagram HERE

Follow Cat on TikTok HERE

Welcome to the real life experiences of me, a 41-year old woman with far more responsibility (and anxiety) than I can handle and 1,445 unread emails in my inbox. Every Monday I'll share my everyday fails, flaws and ,where applicable, my wins too.

If you need a friendly reminder that, no matter your particular brand of shitshow, You Are Never The Only One.

To get new episodes as soon as they drop make sure you subscribe and please share with anyone you think needs that friendly reminder too.

You're Never The Only One is a Not So Smug Now production, written and presented by Cat Sims (@notsosmugnow), produced by Lucy Lucraft with original music by Hot Salad.