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13/11/2025

🌸 A Gentle Goodbye, A Bold New Beginning 🌸

After a beautiful chapter supporting women through menopause, I’m closing the doors on my dedicated menopause business. This decision comes with deep reflection and immense gratitude—for every conversation, collaboration, and moment of shared strength.
I’m now stepping into a new professional journey that aligns with my evolving passions and purpose. While the business itself is concluding, I’ll still be supporting wellbeing events and working in collaboration with kindred spirits in the community.
Thank you to everyone who walked this path with me. Your trust, stories, and warmth have shaped me—and I carry that forward into this next adventure.
Here’s to new beginnings, soulful connections, and the magic of reinvention 💫

10/10/2025

🧠 World Mental Health Day 🧠

Some will wake today feeling drained, low, and still expected to smile through it.

Some will hear “just get on with it” from people who’ve forgotten how heavy invisible struggles can be.

And some will work from home, quietly battling isolation behind glowing screens and muted calls.

So today, let’s honour the quiet resilience.

Let’s create rituals that restore:

🌿 Step outside. Breathe deeply. Let the air remind you you’re alive.

☕ Work from a local coffee shop for an hour—supporting small businesses while softening the solitude.

🖋️ Take a notepad. Journal your thoughts. Let your pen hold what your heart can’t say aloud.

Mental health isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.

Let’s be kinder. To ourselves. To each other.

Let’s embrace the imperfect moments that make us real.

15/09/2025

🥊💔 Ricky Hatton. A Champion in the Ring—and in the Fight for Mental Health.

Over the weekend, we lost Ricky Hatton. A fighter. A father. A man who faced his demons publicly so others wouldn’t feel alone.
He once said, “If a boxer can come out and say they're struggling and crying every day, it's going to make a huge difference.”
And it did. But it wasn’t enough.

Mental health doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care how strong you are, how loved you are, or how many titles you’ve won. It creeps in quietly, and too often, we suffer in silence.

As someone who advocates for wellbeing and midlife transitions, I know how hard it is to be heard. I’ve sent emails, pitched sessions, offered support—and been met with silence. HR departments close doors. Companies tick boxes. And people fall through the cracks.
We need to do better.
We need to listen louder.

We need to break down the barriers—especially for men, for midlife women, for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to “tough it out.”

Ricky Hatton didn’t just fight in the ring. He fought for his life. And now, we fight in his honour.
Let’s talk. Let’s check in. Let’s change the culture.

10/09/2025

On this day... 24 years ago 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights.
2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning.
343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift.
60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift. None of them saw past 10:00am Sept 11, 2001.

When they went to sleep, they had NO idea of what was waiting for them.

In one single moment life may never be the same. As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.

01/09/2025

🍂 Hello September 🍃
Month 9. The pause before the harvest.
A time to soften, reset, and realign.
As the light tilts and leaves begin their quiet dance,
we’re invited to shed what no longer serves—
and step gently into new beginnings.
Whether it’s a fresh routine, a bold boundary,
or simply more kindness to yourself...
this season is yours to shape.
✨ What are you welcoming in this September?

31/08/2025

🎓✨ To every parent standing at the edge of a new chapter…

Today I watch two young women head off to university—full of excitement, nerves, and dreams waiting to unfold. Their mum, my friend, is feeling the shift deeply. Two packed suitcases. Two empty rooms. And a heart full of pride, love, and quiet ache.

If you’re in this moment too—whether it’s your first child leaving or your last—it’s okay to feel everything. The joy, the worry, the silence that suddenly fills the house. You’ve raised them to fly, and now the nest feels different.

This transition isn’t just theirs—it’s yours too. A new rhythm of parenting, a new space to rediscover yourself, and a reminder that love stretches far beyond walls.

Here’s to all the parents navigating this season with grace, tears, and hope. You’re not alone. And your story matters.

25/08/2025

“As summer gently fades, let the warmth linger in your soul 🌞🍃
This bank holiday, give yourself permission to pause, breathe, and embrace joy as a ritual—not a reward.

Midlife is a season of its own, and you deserve every moment of bliss.

24/08/2025

🌿 Sunday Reset: The Power of Intentional Pause
As we approach a long weekend, I’m reminded that rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership skill.
This week brought joyful movement (dancing to Madness at Castle Park), peaceful dog walks, and a fresh order of vitamins to support my wellbeing. But the real reset begins with reflection.
In my work supporting women through midlife transitions, I see how often we push through change without giving ourselves permission to feel it. Whether you're a parent preparing for back-to-school, a carer navigating emotional shifts, or a professional holding space for others—this season invites us to pause with purpose.
💛 My Sunday Reset includes:
- A quiet moment to check in with my body
- A visual affirmation to anchor my mindset
- A reflection on what I’ve learned this week—about myself, my energy, and my boundaries
- A gentle plan for the week ahead, rooted in care not control
Transitions can be messy. But when we honour them with intention, they become powerful catalysts for growth.
If you’re feeling the weight of change, I invite you to join me in a Sunday Reset. Not to fix everything—but to begin again, with grace.

22/08/2025

Feel-Good Friday 💛

This week brought me: 🐾 Peaceful walks with Lady T and Bella
💊 A fresh order of vitamins to support my wellbeing
🎶 And now… the excitement of seeing Madness live at Castle Park Colchester—time to dance, laugh, and soak up the joy with friends!
Sometimes wellbeing isn’t just about rituals and routines—it’s about letting loose, embracing the music, and celebrating the little wins that carry us through.
What’s made you feel good this week?

20/08/2025

✏️ Wellbeing Wednesday: New Beginnings & Wallpaper-Covered Books

As the school holidays wind down, households everywhere are feeling the ripple of change—excitement, nerves, and a touch of chaos. Whether you're a parent, carer, coach, or simply someone navigating transition, this season brings a chance to reset.

I remember the thrill of new stationery—fresh pencils, crisp exercise books lovingly covered in wallpaper (yes, really!). That ritual felt like a quiet promise: “You’ve got this.”

Today, I still believe in those little rituals. A new notebook, a mindful pause, a moment to breathe before the next chapter begins.

💛 Here are a few gentle mindset tips for this season of change:

Create a small ritual—tea, journaling, or a walk—to mark the shift.

Let go of perfection. Transitions are messy, and that’s okay.

Celebrate the courage it takes to begin again—whether you're 5 or 55.

Let’s turn this week into a celebration of fresh starts and emotional honesty. What’s one memory or ritual that helped you embrace change?

17/08/2025

🌸 MENOPAUSE & THE VANISHING SCENT 👃✨
Ever spritzed your favourite perfume and thought… “Where did it go?”
You’re not alone. During menopause, hormonal shifts can subtly change how we experience scent—and even taste. It’s one of those lesser-known symptoms that deserves a spotlight.
💡 What’s happening?
- Oestrogen dips affect how we process scent
- Dry mouth and nasal changes reduce sensitivity
- Even taste can feel a little “off”
🌿 What helps?
Hydration, richer oil-based perfumes, and gentle nasal care can make a big difference. And sometimes, discovering new aromas becomes part of the transformation.
✅ Truth or Myth: “Your sense of smell fades with age.”
Truth—and menopause can accelerate the shift. But your scent story isn’t over. It’s evolving.
🪄 I’m learning to embrace earthy, grounding scents that feel bold and beautiful in this new chapter.
📌 Save this post. Share with someone who’s ever wondered where their signature scent went.

16/08/2025

🌿 August Reflections: Emotions with Intention
This month, I’ve been tuning into the quieter currents—those subtle shifts that whisper growth, pause, and possibility.
I’ve felt:
• Tender—stretching into new spaces
• Restless—ready for change, even if I don’t see it yet
• Proud—for showing up, even when it’s hard
• Dreamy—visualising what’s next with heart and hope
But I’m choosing to lean into:
✨ Gratitude—for small wins and gentle moments
✨ Joy—in rituals that ground me (tea, stargazing, tail wags)
✨ Trust—that what’s meant for me is already on its way
✨ Creativity—as a compass for wellbeing and advocacy
August isn’t over. There’s still time to feel good, to feel seen, to feel you.
Let’s move gently—with intention, imagination, and a little sparkle.
🔗 Follow for more reflections, visuals, and wellbeing inspiration.
💬 I’d love to hear—what emotions are you leaning into this month?

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