Mind Over Matter at Chair of Change

26/11/2025

26/11/2025

You can’t teach heart.

In recovery, that line hits different.
Because heart is the thing that carries you through the moments no one sees…the nights you want to give up, the days you feel stuck, the setbacks that make you question everything.

People see the progress, but they don’t always see the fails, and in this journey, fail doesn’t mean “finished.”
It means:

F – First
A – Attempt
I – In
L – Learning.

Recovery isn’t about perfection. It’s about resilience. It’s about showing up again when it would be easier not to. It’s about choosing a life you’ve never lived before and having the courage to walk into the unknown anyway. That takes heart, a heart that refuses to quit, even when it’s tired.

And here’s the truth:
Heart can’t be taught in a meeting, a program, a book or a room. Heart is built through experience… through facing yourself… through growing after every stumble… through deciding that the life you want is worth fighting for.

If you’re on this path, don’t forget what it takes to get here, the grit, the tears, the small wins, the massive courage that lives inside you.

Keep going.
Even when it’s heavy.
Even when it’s slow.
Even when the world doesn’t understand your reasons.

Because recovery isn’t easy.
But you?
You’ve got the one thing no one can hand you: heart.

And that’s what’s going to take you further than you’ve ever been. 🫡❤️🫡

02/11/2025

Super busy right now.

This afternoon I made a home visit to client I saw on Wednesday in an extreme state of anxiety. 2 hours work on Wednesday made a huge difference.

Today I returned for a follow up session - which wasn't needed! 'Calm, relaxed and in control were the words of the day.'

My diary is very full and evening / weekend appointments are very scarce. I do have a little flexibility with daytime slots and will always do my best to accommodate your needs.

01/11/2025

💭 Why I’m Doing This

If someone told me a few years back I’d be here using my story, my scars, and my training to build something that helps others I’d have laughed it off. But life has a funny way of turning pain into purpose.

This photo isn’t just a photo of me, it’s me and my number one support through life’s challenges, and in this vision, the person who’s been there through it all, helping bring this dream to life.

My dream is to create a program that supports people and families through recovery, something real, honest, and grounded in lived experience. Because that’s what changed everything for me.

The journey, the training, the setbacks, the lessons… they’ve all been the crutch that’s held me up and shaped me into the person I am today.

Right now, we’re at it behind the scenes, this isn’t just a page. We’re building a full Recovery Program with PowerPoints, videos, and exercises, with plans to start delivering it going forward.

We’re also putting together the parts needed to deliver live shares and bring some powerful stories to life, sharing the message of recovery out loud and showing what’s possible.

Please follow this journey. I’ll be pushing updates once a week, and every bit of support, share, and message means more than you know.

Massive love and appreciation to everyone who’s shown support so far ❤️

29/10/2025

⚠️ This post talks about addiction and recovery, shared to raise awareness and support others in finding hope and change 💙

🔍 Finding Solutions, Not Problems

In recovery and in life it’s easy to focus on what’s wrong.
But change begins when you start asking, “What can I do about it?” instead of “Why me?”

Here’s what that shift looks like 👇

💡 Mindset Over Mess
Problems shout. Solutions whisper. You quiet the noise, take a breath, and look for the next right step, not the whole staircase.

🧭 From Blame to Action
You stop pointing fingers and start taking ownership. Not because it’s your fault, but because it’s your freedom.

🤝 Ask for Help
Sometimes the best solution is saying, “I don’t know what to do, can you help me think it through?” recovery is a team effort. Reach out!

🌱 Grow Through It
Every challenge holds a lesson if you stay open to learning. You don’t just survive setbacks you use them to level up. Let’s get it!

🔥 Energy Follows Focus
When you focus on problems, they grow. When you focus on solutions, you grow. Operation rebuild!

✨ In recovery we stop waiting for things to change, we become the change. Boshhhhhhh!

We’ll be diving into this mindset in upcoming lives and workshop sessions, practical tools, real talk, and ways to build forward momentum 💙

07/10/2025

I wasn't aware of sensory mapping. This is amazing Ade x

01/10/2025

As longer evenings at home and indoors become the norm, which habits will you revert to? Do they really serve you ?

Comfort eating?
Smoking?
Drinking?

Changing habits is much easier than you think!

Message me today to find out how I can help you.

29/09/2025

Recovery isn’t linear and it looks different for everyone. But recovery is possible.

We want to remind you that it’s okay if you’re not where you want to be, or you’ve had a relapse.

Whether you are days, months, or years into your recovery, you should be proud of the progress you’ve made. Recovery is an ongoing journey, and we are here for you every step of the way. 💜

We offer free and confidential support that is tailored to you and your needs. Contact your local service to see how we can support you.

https://www.changegrowlive.org/local-support/find-a-service

29/09/2025