Lani Naturopathy

13/12/2025

Me and my babies 💕📚💫🥰 The 12-book series Lucky Astrology, one for each star sign, and the larger Lucky Astrology: The Definitive Volume, an all-in-one book that takes a deep dive into everything lucky and expansive to help each zodiac sign get the most out of life 💫🌟✨

White Light Publishing 💕

09/12/2025

09/12/2025

Morning coffee rituals 🫖💫☕️💕

07/12/2025

RULES FOR LIFE 🌟 This is a long read, but as I stare down the barrel of turning 50 in a couple of months, I thought I'd write down all the biggest things I've learned so far about life. And yes, they COULD fill a book! 🥹

I know there's still a whole heap to learn, and I'll rise to it, but for now, here are all the lessons I carry with me on this journey called Life (many learned the hard way 😄)💪

~ Always make HEALTH your top priority. Without it, you cannot fully enjoy life.
~ Read the prose poem ‘Desiderata’ by Max Ehrmann. It is a powerful, moving and timeless piece that gives wise counsel on how to live.
~ Trust in the Universe’s Plan.
~ Host an untroubled spirit.
~ Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
~ Emotional intelligence will get you further in life than academic intelligence.
~ Charm and charisma are not interchangeable. Charm can be learned (and faked); charisma cannot.
~ If you haven’t got it and you want it, pretend and act like you have it until you do.
~ If it won't still matter in two months, stop worrying about it.
~ Be the calm in the storm.
~ Relax. Nothing is under control.
~ Nothing happens by chance. Cultivate a sense of trust and surrender that everything is always unfolding exactly as it should be.
~ The fastest way to clean up your ‘stuff’ is to get rid of most of it.
~ Live deliberately and intentionally, not by default.
~ Mind your own business.
~ Everyone is your mirror and also your teacher.
~ Create a Bucket List, of both big, lifetime goals and smaller, everyday ones. Check and tick regularly.
~ Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. They encourage you to learn, grow, and develop enviable wisdom.
~ Have the courage to be vulnerable; it is an underrated superpower.
~ Learn some basic important human psychology concepts. They give you greater insight into why others behave as they do, and make you a more understanding person. This helps everyone.
~ ‘Tough love’ is not always the best approach. Practice compassionate detachment instead and watch the problem fall away without your intervention.
~ Don't interfere, intrude or interrupt.
~ The words that come after "I am …" carry immense power and become your reality. Choose them with care.
~ You tend to attract what you think about the most. Be mindful of your thoughts.
~ Cultivate self-love and self-care. How you treat yourself is showing others how to treat you.
~ Cease trying to fix or continually rescue others. It disempowers them and might interrupt their karmic journey. Allow each person to learn the lessons their soul signed up for, within reason.
~ Silence is indeed golden. When you do speak, mean what you say.
~ The tarot card Strength carries some great meanings to live by.
~ If something is causing pain, ask one or both of these questions: "What is this trying to teach me?" and, "What do I need to change here?"
~ Do all you can to resolve and dissolve regrets and guilt. They are corrosive to the spirit.
~ Don't hold grudges; they too are corrosive to the spirit.
~ Time doesn’t always heal, but it does soften.
~ Stress is the root cause of most ills.
~ Learn your lessons quickly and move on. Then use them to guide, help and teach others.
~ Stop worrying about what others think of you. More often than not, they're busy worrying more about themselves.
~ Keep an open heart. Never let anything get to you so much that you close your heart over it.
~ Keep an open mind.
~ Your fortunes can change at any time, for better or for worse. Never take anything for granted and always trust in possibility and opportunity.
~ Make others feel important. Treat everyone as though they have something valuable to give, teach or offer.
~ Forgive others freely. It liberates your spirit.
~ Don't overanalyse and don't over-think, unless you’re paid to do so.
~ Cease judging. When you judge others, it says more about yourself than it does about them. Walk a mile in another's shoes before you make any calls.
~ Don't give advice unless it's asked for. It may be resented.
~ Don't try to change the world; change yourself instead and the world around you will change.
~ What Anne Frank said: "Despite everything, I still believe most people are good at heart." It's true. There are disproportionately more good people in the world than there are bad ones.
~ Always have something to look forward to.
~ Strive for freedom in all facets of life. Being free is an elixir to the spirit.
~ Trust that most people are doing the best they can with what they have.
~ Read regularly - it helps you to grow, nourishes the soul and expands your mind.
~ Travel - it broadens your outlook, changes your perspective, makes you appreciate things you took for granted more, and makes you a more interesting person.
~ You become who you spend the most time with. Choose wisely.
~ Don't entangle or involve yourself with drama of any kind, even your own.
~ Be compassionate and empathetic; extend kindness at every opportunity.
~ Make it your mission to discover your purpose and passion. Then live them.
~ Be consistent. Keep your word.
~ Do what you love doing, as much and as often as you can.
~ Be generous. Be the gift-bearer and the gift-receiver in equal measure; giving and receiving benefits both parties in infinite ways.
~ Never miss an opportunity to give a compliment or praise.
~ Always look the best you can. It helps you feel better about yourself and that positivity will project outward.
~ Listen more than you talk.
~ Alcohol, drugs, and negative emotions like anger damage your aura. Reduce or eliminate them as far as possible.
~ You’re only as beautiful as your mirror tells you you are. Make sure your mirror has good, flattering lighting. It helps with your self-confidence.
~ Be curious about and interested in others.
~ Guard your peace.
~ Always seek to be growing, expanding, and learning. Seek to learn something new every day.
~ Stop trying to please others. More often than not, they don't care to please you back.
~ Don't live someone else's idea of how you should live your life.
~ What you resist, persists. Face your fears. They're usually not as bad as you imagine.
~ Trust your intuition and gut instincts. If something feels wrong, it generally is.
~ Be passionate but humble. Grace is a virtue.
~ Strive to be prosperous. Despite popular belief to the contrary, money is really important.
~ Consult with others, but remember that your inner counsel is always the wisest. Ask others, then trust yourself.
~ Don't bitch about or belittle others. It's damaging to the spirit, both yours and to the receiver of your words.
~ Allow yourself silence, rest and retreat from time to time. Tell others you'll be unavailable for that period and commit to it.
~ Live in the present moment, it's all you ever have.
~ Have the courage to let it all go. See what stays.
~ If someone followed you around for a day, would they say that your actions show you're pursuing your dreams?
~ Never mind delays. They could be averting you from disaster.
~ Ask the Universe for what you want.
~ Believe in abundance.
~ Believe in love. It forms the basis of everything and shows up in the most unexpected of ways and places.
~ Believe in miracles. They do happen.
~ As long as there is life, there is hope.
~ Hang in there. Tomorrow could be the day that changes your life.
~ Cultivate, grow and practice all of the above in some small way every day 💕

03/12/2025

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01/12/2025

FENCE-SITTING ON FAKE ALCOHOL 🥃 This is a friend’s ‘fake’ alcohol, a.k.a. non-alcoholic bourbon 🥃 The thing is, I’m a bit of a fence-sitter in my opinion on whether alcohol-free ‘replicas’ are a good idea or not.

A part of me takes the ‘all or nothing’ approach, i.e. if you’re going to quit, just darn well go the full hog and QUIT, don’t try to find a similar-tasting substitute that kinda keeps you still in the game 🤔 … But another part of me believes that if we miss the taste of alcohol but don’t want the side effects that come with drinking the real thing, then where’s the harm in still enjoying the taste, but without all the harmful effects?

And then the inner naturopath ‘health coach’ side of me says that if drinking the fake stuff, for example ‘mocktails’, helps you to give up the real deal if it’s become a problem for you, then I’m all in 🙌

What do others think? To fake-drink or not to fake-drink? 🤔🍸

Interestingly, my friend who drinks these alcohol-free replicas actually says it makes him crave the real thing, because the fake stuff just ain’t the same, it doesn’t soothingly ‘burn’ his throat like good ol’ traditional hard liquor 😌 One thing that struck me was when he commented that this unmistakable feature of his beloved poison, was the satisfying ‘hook’ that kept reeling him back in for more. The fake stuff just doesn’t give him that same sensation and so he longs for those hazy days of old, whatever the cost.

I’d welcome others’ opinions on this. Are you a fence-sitter, or do you have a firm opinion on either side of the debate?

There are no hard and fast, right or wrong answers … Because ultimately, as John Lennon once famously sang, “Whatever gets you through the night” … well, it’s all right 🕺 … Or is it? 🤔

29/11/2025

INTERVENTIONS CAN ONLY WORK WITH ONE SECRET INGREDIENT 🤔 I used to watch ‘Intervention’, a TV series that followed a person's journey through addiction, destructive behaviours or substance dependence, and the subsequent 'intervention' imposed by their concerned friends or family. In the end notes of each episode, we learned whether the subject had succeeded in giving up their addiction or destructive habits. Some had, others hadn’t. And then there were those who had succeeded initially, but had subsequently relapsed.

The ones that did succeed had one thing in common: they were READY. Perhaps they too were fed up with their own BS, or they’d reached a point of the pain of staying the same became greater than the pain of changing. Call it what you will, it’s highly individual anyway. But whatever the core reason behind their change, they were READY.

I believe there is no such thing as someone who lacks willpower. Only someone who lacks readiness. This is an important distinction, one that can mean the difference between being set up for failure, or succeeding in giving up a habit we know isn't good for us.

You see, no amount of nagging or fussing or intervention or forced removal from the situation will make a person give something up ... unless & until THEY ARE READY THEMSELVES.

As a naturopath whose passion is supporting people to lead better lives through healthier habits, if someone comes to me with an addiction or habit they want to get rid of, I always first assess where they're at in the Stages of Change model:

~ Precontemplation
~ Contemplation
~ Preparation
~ Action
~ Maintenance

This takes practice, discernment, time, patience, and some highly skilled questioning on the part of the practitioner.

And while I acknowledge that those at any stage of the change cycle need guidance & support, if they are still in the precontemplation or contemplation stage, then you can safely bet that they're not quite fully ready yet. And that's okay.

I'm not going to give them false hope that sets them up for failure, I will simply put in other helpful supports & 'small changes' they can begin with, until they ARE ready.

Anyone can give something up, when the pain of remaining stuck in the habit becomes greater than the pain of giving it up. But that balance has to tip first. It's human nature to stay within the pleasant little bubble of our familiar comfort zones, not to mention the loss that giving something up that we enjoy entails. But for as long as we're snug & comfortable in that bubble, we're simply NOT READY.

And until then, no amount of intervention by anyone else, as entertaining as the show makes the process out to be, will ever be as effective as the person deciding for themselves that they're finally ready to break free.

As difficult as the addiction journey can be for both the person going through it and the people around them watching on, the only person that can truly intervene on an individual, is the individual themselves. And that can only happen when they're truly, unflinchingly committed to change. When it comes down to it, that is the most powerful form of READINESS there is ☺️

27/11/2025

AVOCADOS 🥑 Superhero Fruit 💕 Avocados have amazing health benefits, containing a vast array of healthy compounds:

~ ‘Good’ fats (monounsaturated)
~ Vitamins E, K & other vitamins
~ Magnesium, potassium & other minerals
~ Antioxidants

They can help to:

~ Fight ageing
~ Prevent cancer
~ Promote healthy digestive function
~ Lower diabetes & cardiovascular disease risk
~ Contribute to fibre intake
~ Prevent & alleviate many other diseases & conditions

And the best thing of all, they’re so CHEAP! 💰 When was your last feast on this delicious fruit? 🥑

21/11/2025

TURMERIC MAY HELP WITH DEPRESSION 🫚 Evidence from clinical trials suggests curcumin, the medicinal compound found in turmeric, may have antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects.

Disturbances in neurotransmitter activity involving serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline and glutamate have been implicated in depression.

Findings from research have demonstrated that curcumin can alter the activity concentrations of some of these neurotransmitters, indicating its potential as a supplementary treatment for depression, anxiety and their related conditions.

Certainly won’t harm you to try it! Curry for dinner anyone? 🍛🥰🥘

18/11/2025

STAR SIGNS THAT LOCK HORNS 🤚The Quincunx Angle In Astrology

In the birth chart, the quincunx angle (150°) between two signs represents different energies that lack common ground and can’t easily mix with or understand each other.

They generally clash, disagree, or see the world very differently to one another. They are also always of DIFFERENT ELEMENTS (fire, earth, air, water) and MODES (fixed, cardinal, mutable) to each other.

Find the two signs you are generally most misaligned with below. Can you relate?

ARIES 🐏 Virgo, Scorpio
TA**US 🐄 Libra, Sagittarius
GEMINI 👯‍♂️ Scorpio, Capricorn
CANCER 🦀 Sagittarius, Aquarius
LEO 🦁 Capricorn, Pisces
VIRGO 🌾 Aquarius, Aries
LIBRA ⚖️ Pisces, Ta**us
SCORPIO 🦂 Aries, Gemini
SAGITTARIUS ♐️ Ta**us, Cancer
CAPRICORN 🐐 Gemini, Leo
AQUARIUS ⚱️ Cancer, Virgo
PISCES 🐠 Leo, Libra

Of course the entire birth chart should be taken into account before conclusions are drawn about compatibility, but at face value, this often challenging angle tends to ring true for many of us 🌟

17/11/2025

And now for the FUN FACT 💕 Because I can’t give you the bad news without telling you the good news. The following fruit & veg are ones that you can safely buy conventional (non-organic) as they are not treated so heavily with pesticides. Eat your heart out 🥰

Avocado 🥑
Sweet corn 🌽
Pineapple/papaya 🍍
Onions 🧅
Peas 🫛
Asparagus 🥬
Cabbage/carrots 🥕
Watermelon 🍉
Cauliflower/broccoli 🥦
Bananas/mangoes 🥭
Mushrooms 🍄
Kiwi fruit 🥝

Bon appetit! 🍽️ And enjoy a heavier wallet at zero cost to your health 😊

14/11/2025

THE MAGIC & THE ECSTASY: PSYCHEDELICS IN THERAPY 🍄🌈💫 Clinical studies have shown that the class of substances known as ‘psychedelics’, plant-derived compounds found in certain mushrooms and some recreational drugs, can be used in the treatment of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other disordered mental states.

Also known as ‘hallucinogens’, they are a type of psychoactive substance that alter an individual’s perception of reality, and may produce changes in awareness, mood, perception, sensory experiences and cognitive function.

Based on evidence and extensive research, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the controlled use of M**A (a compound found in the drug ‘ecstasy’) and psilocybin (a compound found in ‘magic mushrooms’), for the treatment of PTSD and treatment-resistant depression respectively.

Other psychedelics that can be used for therapeutic purposes include DMT, ketamine, L*D, mescaline, and cannabis 🌿 Of course, the application, ‘legality’, accessibility and availability of these substances depend on where you live. Some countries, regions and states have decriminalised or legalised them for personal or pharmaceutical use, in a regulated and controlled way. Which to me, is a step in the right direction, as it expands the health practitioner’s toolbox in helping patients overcome distressing mental states that don’t appear to respond to other forms of therapy or treatment.

Psychedelics can be used both recreationally (a.k.a. usually illicitly) and medicinally (normally supervised or prescribed by a qualified health professional) to produce the desired effects or outcomes. By allowing their use in safe and controlled ways, this opens the door for people who have tried other treatments that produce unpleasant side effects or that simply haven’t worked.

Of course, they’re not for everyone. But for some, it’s nice to know that they’re there as an option.

As a naturopath, I welcome this cultural shift and possible renaissance of traditional herbs that have somehow always managed to remain on the fringes, but which could benefit a large range of patients whose conditions are resistant to other conventional treatments.

It may indeed be the beginning of a revolution in drug policy and plant medicine, with long-held stigmas hopefully dissolving.

Many psychoactive substances, that have only ever been used in ceremonial and ‘hidden’ societies, are gradually coming to the attention of modern scientists. Deservedly so! 🤗

Moreover, they are being clinically and scientifically proven to be effective.

And so, as we stand on the precipice of re-discovering the magic of plant medicine, are we finally seeing the light at the end of the mental health tunnel? 💡 I certainly hope so! 🌺

If you or anyone you know are wanting to explore your options further, or if any of the above has raised questions, speak to your qualified healthcare professional 🌱

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