Helping ambitious Christian women break free from stress, procrastination, and self-doubt so they can build confidence, take small faith-filled steps, and achieve their God-given goals and live out their purpose. I’m Nicole Naicker—a South-African-born Christian life coach, now living in Sweden, a wife to a Swede, and mama. I grew up on the east coast of South Africa during apartheid—surrounded by both pain and hope. I studied engineering and built a career as an Engineering Project Manager, ...
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24 | Corrie ten Boom’s The Hiding Place: 3 Lessons of Courage and Faith for Christian Women Today
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12:13Corrie ten Boom’s story in The Hiding Place is one of faith, courage, and forgiveness that still speaks to Christian women today. Born in 1892 in the Netherlands, Corrie and her family risked their lives to hide Jews during WWII, saving hundreds before being arrested and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp. Out of unimaginable suffering came thr…
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23 | Burnout at Work? Lara’s Story and 3 Practical Tips for Recovery
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43:44In this episode, I sit down with my friend Lara dos Santos, a South-African-born engineering project manager now living in Germany and working in Luxembourg. Lara is a certified Mental Health First Aider, trained to recognize early signs of burnout, stress, and depression in the workplace. She shares her personal journey of walking through burnout …
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22 | 3 Steps to Discover What God is Calling You to Do Next
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19:30Are you asking, “What is God calling me to do next?” In this episode of Life Coaching for Christian Women, Nicole shares 3 powerful steps to uncover your God-given calling: (1) do a clarity audit to see what energizes and drains you, (2) take one small faith step instead of waiting for the perfect plan, and (3) align with God’s Word, not just feeli…
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21 | When You Freeze in Faith Conversations: What I Learned About Courage and Truth
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18:26Have you ever frozen in a faith conversation, unsure of what to say? In this episode of Life Coaching for Christian Women, Nicole Naicker shares a personal story from her college days on fear of sharing faith— when an atheist friend mocked Christianity and she stayed silent. Through that moment, Nicole unpacks three powerful lessons: why you don’t …
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20 | How Christian Women Can Overcome Burnout and Restore Peace + Purpose
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16:42Are you a Christian woman feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in survival mode? Burnout doesn’t just mean you’re tired — it shows up in your work, your family, and even your walk with God. Maybe you’re snapping at your kids, scrolling Instagram late at night comparing your life to others, or skipping church because you feel like God has aband…
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19 | Charlie Kirk’s Legacy: 3 Lessons on Courage to Activate Your God-Given Purpose
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20:56When Charlie Kirk was assassinated, the world lost a bold voice for truth. But his courage left a legacy that challenges us as Christian women today. In this episode of Life Coaching for Christian Women, Nicole unpacks Charlie’s story and shares 3 powerful lessons to help you think critically, guard your family against cultural drift, and make dail…
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18 | 3 Faith Steps to Handle Uncertainty With Confidence
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17:12In this episode of Life Coaching for Christian Women, Nicole Naicker unpacks why global Christians should care about what happens in American politics — and how it affects families worldwide. With the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, many are feeling fear for the future. Nicole explains the ripple effect of American culture, politics, and theo…
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17 | 3 Gratitude Lessons for Overwhelmed Christian Moms
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15:47Motherhood can feel overwhelming—especially on the sleepless nights when milk spills, toys scatter across the floor, and tears (yours and your baby’s) blur together. In this episode of Life Coaching for Christian Women, Nicole Naicker shares a deeply personal story of exhaustion, perspective, and gratitude. After a long day of teething cries and em…
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16 | 3 Coaching Tips to Handle Stress as a Christian Woman Today
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14:23Stress is a part of life—but as Christian women, we can handle it differently. In this episode of Life Coaching for Christian Women, Nicole Naicker shares 3 coaching tips for handling stress today. Learn a proven breathing technique to calm your body, a mindset strategy to reframe negative thoughts, and a faith-filled way to hand your burdens back …
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15 | Nelson Mandela: Resilience, Faith, Forgiveness & Freedom
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20:00In this episode, Nicole Naicker shares the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela (someone dear to her heart as a South African woman of color) —his fight against apartheid, his 27 years in prison, and his remarkable choice to forgive. Through Mandela’s journey, discover 3 lessons on resilience, forgiveness, and purpose that every Christian woman can ap…
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14 | Friendships That Break You vs. Friendships That Build You: 3 Coaching Truths Every Christian Woman Needs
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16:00Friendships can either build you up or break you down. In this episode of Life Coaching for Christian Women, Nicole Naicker shares 3 coaching truths every Christian woman needs to discern toxic friendships, set healthy boundaries, and nurture thriving connections. Learn how awareness, boundaries, and intentionality can transform your relationships …
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13 | Interview | Peace in the Wave: Damaris’ Story of Job Loss, Faith & God’s Provision
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29:49What do you do when life suddenly knocks you off course—when the DREAM JOB you thought was secure DISAPPEARS overnight? In this exciting FIRST INTERVIEW EPISODE of Life Coaching for Christian Women, I sit down with my bestie Damaris Chauca Furuskog (Swedish, Peruvian ethnicity), who shares her powerful story of how a dream prepared her for unexpect…
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12 | Laid Off on My Birthday: How Losing Our Jobs Launched a Dream
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14:10In this episode, Nicole shares the raw story of being laid off on her birthday — and how losing her job opened the door to entrepreneurship and new purpose. A story of resilience, faith, and how setbacks can launch dreams! And , if you’re ready for more support, more clarity, and real coaching to help you get from stuck to moving—I’d love to walk w…
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11 | Stop Overthinking: 3 Mindset Shifts to Stop Overthinking and Start Acting
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15:56Do you struggle with overthinking and never actually taking action? In this episode, Christian life coach Nicole Naicker shares 3 powerful mindset shifts — backed by psychology and rooted in scripture — to help you move from endless thinking to confident doing. Discover how to start messy, reframe your fears, and focus on your next step toward the …
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10 | Dream Big: What Christian Women Can Learn From Jamie Kern Lima
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17:43Feeling underestimated? In this episode of Life Coaching for Christian Women, Nicole Naicker shares the remarkable journey of Jamie Kern Lima — from rejection and late-night makeup trials to launching a $1.2 billion brand rooted in authenticity and faith. Discover how her breakthrough QVC moment — selling 6,000 units in a live 10-minute slot — and …
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09 | How Christian Women Can Handle Criticism With Confidence
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14:02Learn 3 practical, faith-filled ways to deal with negative feedback and opinions — whether it’s at work, from family, or online. In this episode, Nicole Naicker, Christian life coach, shares coaching strategies backed by scripture to help you pause before reacting, filter the truth from the trash, and respond with grace so you can keep moving towar…
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08 | Speak Life, Not Death: The Power of Words and Their Impact on Our Lives
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15:37Words can build us up or tear us down — and their impact lasts far beyond the moment they’re spoken. In this episode of the Life Coaching for Christian Women podcast, Nicole Naicker shares a personal story of two lecturers with opposite ways of speaking: one whose words crushed and one whose words encouraged. Learn what Scripture says about the pow…
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07 | 3 Tips to Reignite or Rediscover Your Dreams When You’ve Lost Motivation
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14:29Feeling like your dreams have faded- or like you have ZERO motivation to even think about them let alone act on them? In this episode of the Life Coaching for Christian Women podcast, host Nicole Naicker shares 3 practical, faith-filled tips to help you reignite your God-given dreams when life feels discouraging or stagnant. Learn how to reflect on…
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06 | Dream Big How Dave Thomas Turned Failure, Faith & Fast Food Into a Legacy
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14:26From adoption and early struggles to founding Wendy’s, Dave Thomas’s story is one of perseverance, faith, and redemption. Nicole unpacks his journey and draws parallels to Joseph’s story, inspiring you to trust God with your own big dreams. Helping Christian women get from stuck to moving with faith, courage, and simple, practical steps. New episod…
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05 | 3 Tips to Stop Procrastinating and Start Moving & Achieving your Goals
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15:37Feeling stuck in procrastination, putting off your dreams or even daily tasks? In this episode, Nicole shares three faith-filled, practical tips to help you break free from delay and start moving toward the life God created you for — starting today. Helping Christian women get from stuck to moving with faith, courage, and simple, practical steps. N…
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01| 3 Habits to Build Emotional Resilience When Life Feels Heavy so you can Achieve Your Goals
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16:41Life can feel heavy — motherhood, work, grief, or waiting seasons. Nicole shares three practical habits backed by psychology and Scripture to help you strengthen your emotional resilience and stand firm in God’s grace during tough seasons. Helping Christian women get from stuck to moving with faith, courage, and simple, practical steps. New episode…
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02 | The Vaccine, the Rhyme & the Reminder A Lesson in Tiny Steps & Unseen Progress
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11:20Ever feel like your progress is too small to matter? Nicole shares a personal story from a Swedish vaccine appointment that sparked a lesson on unseen progress — and why God delights in your small beginnings. Helping Christian women get from stuck to moving with faith, courage, and simple, practical steps. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursda…
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03 | Stop Comparing Yourself: 3 Ways to Build Godly Confidence
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16:14Are you constantly comparing your life to others and feeling like you’re falling behind? Nicole shares three practical, biblically grounded tips to help you stop comparing, build Christ-centered confidence, and walk in your unique God-given identity. Helping Christian women get from stuck to moving with faith, courage, and simple, practical steps. …
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04 | The Woman Who Felt Too Ashamed to Be Seen — And the Legacy of Hidden Pain
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15:25Shame hides us, silences us, and convinces us we’re unworthy of love. Nicole tells the story of a woman weighed down by hidden pain and parallels it with biblical hope — inviting you to step into healing and freedom. Helping Christian women get from stuck to moving with faith, courage, and simple, practical steps. New episodes drop every Monday and…
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Welcome to The Life Coaching for Christian Women Podcast! Top Podcast for Christian Women who want to get from Stuck to Moving & achieve their goals
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2:29Welcome to Life Coaching for Christian Women ****the go‑to podcast for Christian women who feel stuck and long to start moving toward their God‑given goals**** Hosted by Christian life coach Nicole Naicker, this podcast is packed with faith‑filled encouragement and practical steps to help you stop procrastinating, silence comparison, overcome fear,…
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