Serene Mind Solutions

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Using techniques such as NLP, IEMT & OldPain2Go, I help women in midlife overcome fears, release pain & embrace their true potential—without reliving trauma! 🌸

10/10/2025

🌍 World Mental Health Day — From One Woman to Another

Today is World Mental Health Day — and mental health doesn’t always look the way people imagine it does.

Sometimes it’s not the big breakdown moments we see in films or the brave social media posts. Sometimes it’s quieter — like the woman who gets up early, sorts everyone else out, goes to work, smiles, and gets through the day while holding a knot of worry in her chest that never really goes away.

The exhaustion from pretending you’re fine when you’re really just trying to keep all the plates spinning. It’s feeling anxious before the day even begins, but showing up anyway.

If that sounds familiar, please know you’re not weak, broken, or failing. You’re human — and you’ve probably been running on empty for far too long.

💚 A few gentle things that really can help:
• Start your day slowly. Before you reach for your phone, take one deep breath and notice three things around you.
• Get outside, even for five minutes. Fresh air and natural light can help regulate your mood and your nervous system.
• Drink water and eat something grounding. It sounds simple, but your body needs fuel to feel safe.
• Reach out to someone who gets it. A message, a walk, a chat — you don’t have to do this alone.
• Rest without guilt. You’re allowed to pause. You don’t need to earn it.

And if those small things don’t feel like enough right now, that’s okay too. Sometimes, your body and mind need a deeper reset — and that’s exactly what I help women with.

Through calming, practical sessions (no endless talking, no need to relive the past), we work together to release the tension that’s been stuck for too long and help you feel safe in your body again.

So if you’ve been carrying the weight of “I’ll be fine” for too long, maybe today’s your reminder that it’s okay to ask for help. 💚

Sessions available at The Serenity Studio in Barnard Castle or online — and if you’re not sure where to start, just send me a message. We’ll take it one step at a time, together.

Love, Wendy x

You wake up and it’s already there — that knot in your stomach, the racing mind, the wave of unease before the day even ...
10/10/2025

You wake up and it’s already there — that knot in your stomach, the racing mind, the wave of unease before the day even begins.

Morning anxiety can feel like you’ve run a marathon in your sleep. Your heart’s beating faster, your tummy feels off, and your brain’s already ten steps ahead — replaying yesterday or worrying about what’s next.

You haven’t done anything wrong. Your body’s simply waking up in protection mode. Cortisol (your natural stress hormone) peaks in the morning to get you moving — but if your nervous system’s already on edge, that surge can tip you into overdrive.

It’s not that you “can’t cope with mornings”… it’s that your system forgot what calm feels like.

💚 A few gentle things that can help:
• Sit up slowly and take one deep breath before you even reach for your phone.
• Ground yourself — notice three things you can see and one you can feel.
• Sip something warm, give your body time to catch up with your mind.

And if the morning dread has become your norm, it doesn’t have to stay that way. In our sessions, I help you retrain your nervous system so it no longer starts the day on high alert — using approaches that go beyond talking, to create real calm from the inside out.

If your mornings feel heavy before they’ve even begun, let’s change that together.

Sessions available at The Serenity Studio in Barnard Castle or online. 🌿

(Link in thr comments or message me for a friendly chat first.)

Love, Wendy x

You know that moment your stomach flips, your chest feels tight, and your breath goes shallow?That’s your body’s stress ...
09/10/2025

You know that moment your stomach flips, your chest feels tight, and your breath goes shallow?

That’s your body’s stress response — a normal, automatic reaction designed to keep you safe.
Common physical shifts can include a faster heartbeat, shallow breathing, wobbly legs, churning tummy or nausea, and a sense of pressure in the chest or throat. It feels intense, but it’s your nervous system doing its job a bit too well.

When that alarm is blaring, thinking clearly gets harder — which is why “just relax” rarely helps. First, we help your body register safety (slower, deeper breathing, gentle grounding, tapping), then your mind can follow. Thought work does help — it simply lands better once the body is calmer.

In my 1:1 sessions we use practical, ‘not-talky’ techniques to reduce the false alarms and build a steadier baseline, so everyday things feel doable again.

If your body’s been on high alert lately, let’s reset it — sessions at the Serenity Studio (Barnard Castle) or online. Link in comments, or message me if you’d like to check it feels right first. 💚

Love, Wendy x

Spain was exactly what I needed — sunshine, laughter, and a reminder that joy really is medicine. I had a few days away ...
09/10/2025

Spain was exactly what I needed — sunshine, laughter, and a reminder that joy really is medicine. I had a few days away celebrating my best friend’s 50th with an amazing group of women — the late-night chats, belly laughs, and moments of pure connection were everything.

Now I’m back at Serene Mind Solutions, bringing that same warm, feel-good energy into my sessions this week. I’m genuinely excited to be back, ready to dive into sessions again, I love what I do.

You don’t need a flight or a fancy break to feel lighter. Sometimes all it takes is giving yourself permission to pause. To breathe. To release what’s been sitting heavy such as anxious thoughts weighing you down.

Whether it’s through a one-off alternative therapy session, or a three-session Serene Mind Reset, that’s exactly what I help women do — shift the mental clutter and rediscover calm again.

If that sounds like what you need right now, your own little slice of serenity is waiting — no passport required 😉

💚 Book your next session via the links in the comments or message me to chat about what would suit you best.

Love, Wendy x

When the Sunday Scaries Start to Creep In…You know that feeling — the pit in your stomach as the weekend fades and your ...
05/10/2025

When the Sunday Scaries Start to Creep In…

You know that feeling — the pit in your stomach as the weekend fades and your mind starts racing through everything waiting for you next week.
The Sunday scaries can sneak in even when life’s “fine” on paper. It’s that mix of worry, restlessness and “I just don’t want to do this again.”

If this sounds familiar, here are three gentle things that can help:
✨ Take a pause to breathe — really breathe. Slow, steady, deep breaths tell your nervous system you’re safe.
✨ Reflect, don’t ruminate — write down what’s actually on your mind, so you can separate thoughts from truth.
✨ Add something to look forward to — a walk, a chat, a small moment of calm that’s just for you.

But if those Sunday night feelings are becoming your normal, it might be time to go a little deeper. That’s where my 1:1 sessions come in — helping you calm the noise, reset your thoughts, and feel lighter heading into your week.

You don’t have to keep “pushing through” alone. There’s a gentler way forward.

✨ Book a Serene Mind Reset (link in the comments) and let’s make your Mondays feel a little more manageable again.

Love, Wendy x

04/10/2025

Get Outside – Your Mind Will Thank You

When was the last time you just… stepped outside without a plan? No phone, no to-do list, no guilt for not being productive.

Sometimes your mind doesn’t need another plan — it needs a pause.
A walk in the fresh air, a bit of sunlight on your face, and space to just breathe.

Whether it’s a stomp through fallen leaves, a wander with your favourite playlist, or sitting on a bench doing absolutely nothing — it all counts.

Nature doesn’t just look pretty; it resets your nervous system, lifts your energy, and reminds you that you’re part of something bigger than the busy.

So go on — get outside this weekend. Your mind (and your mood) will thank you later. 🌤️

Love, Wendy x

World Smile Day feels like the perfect reminder of how something so small can change everything. A smile can break tensi...
03/10/2025

World Smile Day feels like the perfect reminder of how something so small can change everything. A smile can break tension, boost connection, and instantly brighten your day.

And laughter? That’s where the real magic happens. It heals, it connects, and it frees you. Which is why I’ve been quietly working on something new behind the scenes…

✨ Laughter Yoga workshops are coming soon – both here in Barnard Castle at the Serenity Studio and online. A playful, uplifting way to bring more smiles, more release, and more joy into your everyday life.

For today though, let’s keep it simple: share a smile and notice the ripple it creates.

Love, Wendy x

Smiling tricks your brain into feeling happier – even if it’s a fake one.It’s true – your body and mind are deeply conne...
03/10/2025

Smiling tricks your brain into feeling happier – even if it’s a fake one.

It’s true – your body and mind are deeply connected, and just lifting the corners of your mouth can release those feel-good chemicals. Think of it as the quickest reset you’ve always got with you.

So on World Smile Day, why not try it out? Share a smile in unexpected places – at the barista, the neighbour you pass on your walk, or even just in the mirror before you head out the door.

Those tiny moments don’t just lift you… they create ripples, and you never know whose day you might change with something so simple.

✨ Today, I challenge you... give yourself – and at least one other person – a smile, and see what shifts for you.

Let me know in the comments where you shared your smile!

Love, Wendy x

🌿 The kind of woman who LOVES working with me at Serene Mind Solutions?She’s the one who’s always been there for everyon...
02/10/2025

🌿 The kind of woman who LOVES working with me at Serene Mind Solutions?

She’s the one who’s always been there for everyone else—but lately, she’s started wondering… What about me? She’s smart, capable, and caring. But underneath, she’s carrying a quiet weight—anxiety that simmers, guilt she can’t shake, or that persistent voice that says, “I’m not good enough.”

She’s not broken. She’s not failing. She’s just ready—to feel lighter, to feel like herself again, and to stop overthinking every little thing.

She’s not after hours of talking therapy. She wants something practical, personalised and effective. Something that works with her—not against her busy life.

If that sounds like you, this might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

📍1:1 sessions online or in-person at The Serenity Studio in Barnard Castle.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Love, Wendy x

You know that memory that still makes you cringe a little?Yep, the one that pops up out of nowhere when you're just tryi...
02/10/2025

You know that memory that still makes you cringe a little?

Yep, the one that pops up out of nowhere when you're just trying to get on with your day.

Maybe it was something you said, a decision you made, or a moment you'd rather forget. Most people have at least one.

Whilst the logical part of you knows it’s in the past... your body still reacts like it just happened.
That flush of heat, the sinking feeling, the internal ugh.

But that cringe doesn’t have to stick around…

Your mind stores emotional responses in patterns—ones you can actually reset. So instead of carrying that old moment like emotional baggage, what if you could gently release it?

✨ No long story needed.
✨ No picking it apart.
✨ Just calm, effective change.

If there’s a moment that still makes you wince, maybe it’s time to soften its hold.

Let’s turn the cringe into clarity.

Love, Wendy x

01/10/2025

The year’s not over yet – and neither are you.

There’s still time to shift gears, to let go of what’s been dragging you down, and to claim something for you before this year closes.

So let me ask… what’s your biggest goal for the rest of the year?

Sometimes saying it out loud is the spark that makes it real, and if your goal is to feel calmer, more confident, or finally free from anxiety that’s been holding you back, I can help you get there. 💫

Book a Serene Mind Reset (three personalised sessions) or one alternative therapy session at the Serenity Studio (or online) and let’s make this last chapter of the year the one where you chose you.

Love, Wendy x

Today isn’t just the start of October – it’s the beginning of the final stretch of 2025. The last quarter of the year is...
01/10/2025

Today isn’t just the start of October – it’s the beginning of the final stretch of 2025. The last quarter of the year is here, and it’s the perfect time to pause and ask yourself… where do you want to be by the end of it?

Imagine how different life could feel by the end of this year if you chose to make a change now.

Calmer? More confident? Free from the anxiety and old stories that have been holding you back?

You don’t need to wait until January to hit reset – imagine what could shift for you in just one month, let alone the next 90 days. The Serene Mind Reset gives you three focused 1:1 sessions designed to release what’s been weighing you down, so you step into autumn feeling lighter, clearer, and ready to move forward.

👉 Link in the comments to book your reset today.
Love, Wendy x


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