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Growing Well
Sharing what I’ve learned…
I’ve become deeply passionate about being well - mostly because, for a very long time, I really wasn’t. My journey back to balance has been messy, humbling, and full of lessons I never wanted but am now strangely grateful for - my Growing Well articles are where I share them…
Putting Yourself First Isn’t Selfish
It’s Essential
The idea of putting themselves first seems a complete anathema to most people I know. They would happily chew off their own arm rather than cancel a plan, take a well-earned rest, or say no without attaching a three-paragraph explanation and a fruit basket….
Menopause Sucks
We need to talk more about Menopause
Recently, I watched a great series, Riot Women. Created by the wonderful Sally Wainwright, it tells the story of five fierce women in their fifties who form a punk band to vent their rage about ageing, menopause and the general audacity of the world. And honestly? It blew my mind…
Natural Alternatives To Antibiotics
Old wisdom to support modern wellbeing
Once upon a time (1928, to be precise), Penicillin arrived and quite rightly earned its place as a medical marvel. Antibiotics have saved countless lives, and we’re deeply grateful for them. But fast forward a few decades, and we’ve also learned this: more isn’t always better…
When Anxiety Comes Calling
How I’ve learned to calm the storm
Anxiety is a rotten thing. I know, because it has shadowed much of my life. Over the past decade I’ve slowly gathered a small toolkit for calming my nervous system when anxiety flares. None of these are miracle cures - if only - but together they can gently guide the body back towards safety…
Ice Baths, Gordon’s & the Pursuit of Energy
Energy. The one thing we all want
It’s been a long winter, hasn’t it? Eating our bodyweight in biscuits and racing through Netflix box sets. But Spring is finally here. Expectations rise. Everyone else seems to be bounding into brunch while you’re quietly Googling…
Is it normal to feel this tired?
Disconnect. Breathe. Calm.
One small habit changed everything for me
My husband often says there are three of us in our relationship. Before you panic, let me reassure you - it’s not that kind of story. The third party is my mobile phone. I am, by my own admission, deeply attached to it. If I put it down and can’t find it: panic…