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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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?

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…

How to tend your friendship garden

I celebrated a big birthday recently (21 again, obviously) and as I looked out at a room packed with friends I have known and loved for many decades, I felt ridiculously lucky. And as I looked around at their wonderfully familiar, smiling and slightly sunburnt faces, I realised something very important…