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Menopause - It’s OK not to be OK

As we go through perimenopause and into menopause we experience some profound changes and so often we find it hard to cope, yet putting on a brave face is what we’ve been conditioned to do. Sometimes we have to admit we’re not OK as that’s when the healing starts. The last year has been exceptionally tough. You’ve seen less of the people you love and can’t do a lot of the things that make you happy. Throw menopausal symptoms into the mix and things can easily spiral downwards leaving you feeling overwhelmed. Check in with how you feel? So often we mask our feelings with business but tapping

Menopause Article as featured in Rutland Pride July 2021

One of the biggest things that Davina McCalls’s appearance on Channel 4 talking about Menopause has had is to open up a dialogue to enable women to talk about what’s normal. One of the most common questions I hear when working with perimenopause and menopausal clients is “Am I going mad?” It’s safe to say you’re not. As we go through perimenopause and into menopause we experience profound changes and often find it hard to cope, yet putting on a brave face is what we’ve been conditioned to do. Sometimes we have to admit we’re not OK, and that’s when the healing starts. The last 18 months have

Silver Sisterhood – Women’s Circles – Finding your Voice

A special invitation to find your voice, to create your compelling future and celebrate the woman you are today. An opportunity to remind yourself of your strengths and talents A chance to remember and celebrate your past successes The space to take the time to be grateful for all you have in your life The ritual of meditation, journaling and affirmations The last 18 months have seen a lot of soul searching for many of us, me included. Many times I’ve been brought to tears by the revelations I’ve unleashed. The strength I’ve come to see in myself and the future I’m calling in. This has

How to Smudge and a Brief History

Smudging is the common name given to the indigenous American tradition known as the Sacred Smoke Bowl Blessing.

So you've found Cacao, what next?

Have you ever thought I’m good, I’m all sorted and then life has thrown you a curved ball? For many of us the pandemic was like that. It hit our lives, our businesses, our careers in many different ways. Coming out of 2020 I really thought “I’m all good. I have my business back in balance and I know where I’m going” and then life threw me a curved ball in the shape of chocolate! Not literally in the shape of a chocolate bar, I’ll come to that in a minute, but in the form of Cacao. The really pure, ceremonial cacao, steeped in tradition, history and culture, came into my life and turned it

Ten ways to fight your fears

We all have times when our fears seem insurmountable but whatever it is that scares you, these 10 techniques will help you cope with those day-to-day fears and anxieties. 1. Take time out It's impossible to think clearly when you're flooded with fear or anxiety. The first thing to do is take time out so you can physically calm down. Distract yourself from the worry for 15 minutes by going for a walk, making a cup of tea, petting an animal or having a bath. 2. Breathe through panic If you start to get a faster heartbeat or sweating palms, the best thing is not to fight it. Acknowledge it, speak

Blue Monday - think i'll give it a miss

January 18th is the day this fateful Monday falls on and is the name given to a day in January that is supposedly the saddest and most dismal day of the year due to a combination of post-festive bills, little sunlight, cold weather and the abandonment of New Year resolutions. Despite it often being seen as a day of negativity, the day is, according to Dr Ian Taylor a psychologist from Loughborough University, said to have been originally coined to provoke a positive outlook and act as an opportunity for new beginnings and change. So why not use Blue Monday as a time to reflect on resolutions

The Power Of Touch

The power of touch is underrated. Here's why. It’s not a gimmick, and now more than ever seems so important. What am I talking about? Hugs of course. Many studies have demonstrated that human touch has incredible qualities to calm the nervous system, decrease the heart rate, lower the respiratory rate and steady the mind. It is even thought to improve our immune function as well as induce the release of important neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. Hugging also helps to develop closeness, trust, and to foster a sense of mutual understanding and caring. And the actual act of

What cold showers do

I first heard about people taking cold showers or even fully immersing themselves in cold water when I was listening to a Tony Robbins Podcast. A couple of years ago when visiting Japan we fully immersed ourselves in their Onsen culture. These amazingly beautiful Japanese Hot Spring also have an element of cold about them with plunge baths and iced water on tap! Lately I’ve heard Chris Evans on Virgin Radio talking about the benefits of cold showering and whilst I’ve never been into anything cold – I don’t even really like ice-cream! I decided to give it a go. So here’s my video of me

What Your Poo Is Telling You About Your Body

You have to get over yourself to be a health coach, not only in terms of putting your own ideas aside for the good of the client but also so that you’re open to talking about topics that one wouldn’t ordinarily raise in company. One of the big ones is Poo. Or more importantly, what your Poo is telling you about your body. The Greeks and Romans understood all these thousands of years ago – the colour, texture and frequency of your poo can tell you a whole lot about your health! Is your Poo green or brown, watery or pebble-like, odourless or heavily scented (if indeed scented is the right word!)

Menopause - It’s OK not to be OK

Menopause Article as featured in Rutland Pride July 2021

Silver Sisterhood – Women’s Circles – Finding your Voice

How to Smudge and a Brief History

So you've found Cacao, what next?

Ten ways to fight your fears

Blue Monday - think i'll give it a miss

The Power Of Touch

What cold showers do

What Your Poo Is Telling You About Your Body

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