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CREATING A BETTER WORLD, ONE HUG AT A TIME! By Tina ·FRIDAY, 11 MAY 2018·

I started my therapist career 10 years ago. Hence Awesome Hugs was born.

Holistic Therapist & Skin Specialist
Mind–body–soul healing • Nervous system calm • Deep rest
Plant-based, pH-balanced skincare & intuitive energy work
Creating safe spaces for the body to soften and release
✨ Glasgow | 18+ yrs cancer care I was blessed to start it working for a charity providing support to cancer patients in the West of Scotland. For 8 years I had the privilege of giving the patients not only the beauty and holistic treatments but most of all the time and space they truly needed for themselves just because ….we all deserve it. You learn quite a lot when you’re around people who are faced with life’s questions and decisions. I learnt how resilient we are as a human being, most of all I learnt a lot about yourself. They shared so many stories about the unfulfilled dreams, regrets and struggles as well as all the beautiful life stories. It certainly made me questioned about all the things I want to experience and still to achieve. So the last 3 years I have concentrated on focusing what I wanted to contribute to this world. The name is inspired by the way I am with everyone....always looking for an opportunity to give an awesome hug or two (making up for lost hugs from my childhood, I think). It brightens my day and I’m sure it doesn’t go amiss with the people receiving it. Things just feel better even just for a little while when you truly hugging someone and of course receiving them. The Dalai Lama said, ‘world peace must develop from inner peace’. I certainly believe that. So I’m spreading a bit of world peace one hug at a time. I also manufacture my own Natural and Organic Skincare products which came out from trying to find solutions to my own allergy-prone skin condition. They are all high quality, ethically sourced ingredients. I use these products in all the treatments I offer. The range is available for my current clients and the general public. I am always looking for ways to improve my life and hopefully everyone I come into contact with so I strive to live as natural as possible and be conscious of the impact I have on the environment. This will be an ongoing challenge for all of us that hopefully, we will succeed in the new future. Thank you for taking the time to read my story. I hope I get a chance to share a hug or two with you and provide you with the much needed time and space that you deserve. Have an awesome day x

09/04/2026

Thank you from my heart for all the birthday wishes… I’ve had a day full of rest, joy, and so much love.
I’m soaking it all in… and carrying it through my whole birthday month ✨

07/04/2026

Hey love,

You know that feeling when you’ve done loads of inner work, you’ve got all the tools and knowledge, and life has genuinely got better… yet those quiet moments of self-doubt still sneak in?

That’s exactly where I was.

Even though I love what I do and I’m excited about it, I would spend hours creating something for my business, then talk myself out of posting it. Just speaking about my work would leave me feeling exhausted and ready to hide away. There was still a part of me that didn’t feel safe being fully seen.

I realised those hidden beliefs were still running the show in subtle ways.

Then I found Belief Coding.

It went straight to the deepest layers that nothing else had reached before. It felt gentle on my nervous system and created shifts that actually stayed with me.

The constant inner chatter has become so much quieter now. I feel calmer and more excited to show up as myself. And surprisingly, other areas of my life started changing too, like my energy, health, relationships and sense of abundance.

This is Part 7 of my Beliefs Miniseries, and I’m looking forward to sharing exactly how Belief Coding works in the next one.

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Drop a heart if this resonates
Or tell me in the comments: Where does self-doubt still show up for you the most? Business, visibility, relationships, or somewhere else?

I’d love to hear from you and I’m here holding space for the group.
Can’t wait to continue this journey together ✨

06/04/2026

I’ll be honest… this was never meant to be “just another face wash”.

I actually made this for myself… because everything I was using at the time was stripping my skin, making it tighter, drier, and honestly… worse.

I love my cleansing balm… but I really missed that fresh, clean feeling of a proper foaming wash without the aftermath of angry skin.

So I created one that works with your skin… not against it.

This sits close to your skin’s natural pH (around 5)… which means it supports your barrier instead of disrupting it. And you can feel that difference straight away.

Now I use it for everything…

Face… body… even in the shower when I just want that clean, refreshed feeling without drying out my skin.

Some of my clients use it as a gentle exfoliating treatment too…
Just apply it neat, leave it on for a couple of minutes, then wash off… your skin feels so soft and clear after.

And this is the part that always gets me…
I’ve even had clients use it on their newborn’s rash (not what it’s made for)… but that’s how gentle it is 🥹

✨ Non-toxic and plant-based… only ingredients your skin understands
✨ No SLS, parabens, mineral oils, synthetic fragrance or colours
✨ Gentle enough for sensitive, reactive, and treatment-supported skin
✨ Low essential oil content… so it’s soft, not overpowering
✨ Packed with nutrients… proper skin food
✨ Cruelty-free… always
✨ Eco-conscious and fully safety tested here in the UK

It’s one of those quiet products…
Not flashy… just really, really good at taking care of your skin.

If your skin has ever felt stripped, confused, or a bit fed up…
this might be the reset it’s been asking for.

Big hugs to you all 🤍

Find it here 👇🏽

https://www.awesomehugs.com/collections/frontpage/products/awesome-face-wash

23/03/2026

Seven years old.
That’s about the age when so many of the beliefs still quietly steering our lives today got quietly downloaded.

Not usually from one big dramatic event. Just… everyday stuff. Watching how people reacted, soaking up the room’s energy, clocking what earned love or praise, what got dismissed or shut down, what felt safe versus scary. Tiny us were like little sponges, picking it all up without a filter.

I catch myself thinking about little Tina sometimes…the quiet conclusions she reached about who she was, what she deserved, how the world worked. Stuff she carried for years (decades even) without realizing it was there, influencing who I dated, how hard I pushed at work, the way I talked to myself when things went wrong.

And here’s what always softens me: she was trying her hardest. We all were. Those beliefs weren’t wrong back then…they were smart survival tools for a kid’s world, ways to feel okay, belong, stay safe.

But friend… we’re not kids anymore.

Why does this even matter now?

Because those old tapes are still playing in the background. They show up when you hesitate to ask for what you need, when you feel “not enough” no matter how much you achieve, when the same relationship patterns keep repeating. They’re not who you really are…they’re just outdated code from a seven-year-old’s perspective.

The beautiful flip side? Our brains aren’t stuck. Those early lines can be updated. Not wishful thinking…actual science on neuroplasticity shows we can form new connections, shift perspectives, and rewrite beliefs through awareness, practice, therapy, whatever works. We get to install better software that fits who we are today.

We’re right at the edge of the best part. Hang in there with me…the next piece in the series is where it all starts locking together. I’m genuinely buzzing to share it. 💛

Drop a 💛 if something pops up right now—a belief from little-you that you’re still noticing in your life today. I’d love to know I’m not the only one. 👇

23/03/2026

I’ll never get tired of reading messages like this… honestly 🥺💛

“1000 times better in under 24 hours”
“Takes the itchy heat away”
“Gave me relief when nothing else did”

These aren’t just nice words…
These are dear souls who were sore, uncomfortable, fed up… and finally got a bit of peace.

And that’s exactly why I created this cream.

I remember how desperate I felt when my own skin was flaring…
Nothing felt right… everything irritated it more… and I just wanted something that would soothe it without causing more stress to my body.

So I went deep…
Hours and hours of research… learning… testing… feeling into what the skin actually needs when it’s in distress.

And every ingredient in this cream has been chosen with that in mind…

✨ Apricot kernel oil to gently soothe
✨ Shea butter to deeply nourish and support repair
✨ Calendula to calm and help the skin heal
✨ Castor oil to soften and restore
✨ Rosemary + vitamin E to protect and reduce inflammation

And then the essential oils… not for scent… but for function
Lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, peppermint… all working together to calm, cool, and take that edge off the itch

This is why it’s been helping women with…
eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, rosacea… even those going through cancer treatment and needing something truly gentle

Because when the skin feels safe… it can start to settle

If your skin has been crying out for a bit of love… this might be exactly what it’s been waiting for 💛

https://www.awesomehugs.com/collections/moisturisers-1/products/awesome-magic-cream

Find me 👉🏽Location: Bond Beauty studio, 659 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8RE

If you need 1-1 help direct booking 👇🏼
https://www.fresha.com/book-now/awesome-hugs-beauty-wellness-v1auvdpq/all-offer?share&pId=1259442

20/03/2026

This is video 5 in the series and this one I want you to actually try.

I remember the first time I did this exercise. I said the words out loud, “I am worthy of the life I want,” and my body just… froze. No big dramatic reaction. Just this quiet tightening. Like something in me went, “aye, we’ll see about that.”

And that was the moment I realised it wasn’t about confidence. It wasn’t about mindset. There was a belief running the whole show underneath all of it.

So I want you to try it right now. Say it out loud, don’t just read it in your head.

“I am worthy of the life I want.”

What happened? Did your chest open up or did something pull tight? Did your mind say yes or did it quietly whisper, not really?

Now try these too and notice what your body does each time:

“Money comes easily to me.”
“I am enough exactly as I am.”
“Good things are allowed to last.”
“I am allowed to take up space.”

There are no right or wrong answers here. Just information. Your body is giving you a map.

Tell me in the comments what came up for you. I genuinely want to know. And stay with me because what’s coming next in this series is going to make so much sense of all of this. 💕👇🏽

19/03/2026

The Body Doesn’t Lie

This is video four in the series and we’re starting to go deeper now.

The mind is very good at performing confidence.

The body? Not so much.

This is why I love working with the body as an entry point. It bypasses the story we’ve been rehearsing and goes straight to what’s actually true underneath.

Muscle testing isn’t magic. It’s a way of asking deeper questions and listening to the answers your nervous system already knows.

And here’s what I want you to sit with. Your body has been holding the answers this whole time. We’ve just never been taught how to listen.

In the next part of this series I’m going to show you something that will change the way you work with your own mind and body completely. I’m not ready to share it just yet but when it clicks, it really clicks.

Stay with me. You’re going to want to see where this goes. 💛

What did you notice in your own body watching this? Tell me below 👇

18/03/2026

The Sabotage That Makes Sense

This is video three of the series, and this one might be the one that actually changes how you see yourself.

Self-sabotage is not self-destruction.

It’s self-protection wearing the wrong outfit.

The part of you that pulls back right before the breakthrough? It’s not broken. It learned something a long time ago that success means exposure, that shining means judgment, that rest means laziness.

It’s been keeping you safe ever since.

And here’s why this matters: when you understand that, you stop being at war with yourself. You stop asking “why do I keep doing this to myself” and you start asking “what is this part of me actually afraid of?”
That question changes everything.

When you stop fighting that part of you and start getting curious about it, everything shifts.

The goal was never to override it. The goal is to update the belief that’s running it.

Stick around for the rest of this series. We’re going to get into exactly how to do that. 💛

Tag someone who needed to hear this today.

17/03/2026

The Brain That Proves You Right

This is the 2nd part of the ‘Beliefs’ series..,

Your brain is not your enemy. It’s actually doing exactly what it was designed to do.

The problem? It was designed for survival …not happiness, not success, not confidence.

The Reticular Activating System (RAS) is one of the most powerful and least talked-about forces shaping your reality. It’s the reason two people can walk into the same room and have a completely different experience of it.

What you believe, you will find evidence for. Every single time.

The good news: this is a filter. Filters can be changed.

Drop a 🧠 if this landed for you and follow me tomorrow for more x

16/03/2026

The Invisible Programme

We spend so much energy trying to do more... more discipline, more effort, more hustle.
But what if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t a behaviour... it’s a belief?

After 18 years working with women, l’ve watched the most capable, intelligent, driven people hit the same invisible ceiling-not because they weren’t trying hard enough, but because of a quiet programme running underneath everything.

Beliefs don’t announce themselves. They just quietly shape every decision, every reaction, every ceiling you can’t seem to break through.

This is the start of something. I’m going to walk you through exactly how this works... and what to do about it.

Save this series. Share it with someone who needs it.

09/03/2026

Does anyone else get those moments where your skin suddenly feels irritated, itchy, or just not happy?

Hey Lovelies 💗

I wanted to share one of my most loved products today… my Calendula Cream.

This gentle, plant-based cream was created to calm, soothe and deeply hydrate the skin, especially when it’s feeling sensitive or stressed.

Over the years I’ve seen clients use it for all sorts of skin challenges. It’s helped to support skin when people are dealing with things like:

🌼 Rosacea-prone skin
🌼 Allergy flare-ups
🌼 Breakouts and irritated skin
🌼 Very sensitive skin during radiotherapy treatment

Because it absorbs beautifully and doesn’t leave the skin greasy, it’s also lovely for acne-prone skin, helping to hydrate without clogging pores.

The star ingredient is organic calendula, which is known for its calming and skin-supporting properties. Combined with nourishing shea butter and vitamin E, it helps support the skin barrier and bring comfort back to unhappy skin.

One of the things I’m most proud of is that it’s also trusted by the Beatson Cancer Charity for use with their patients, which means it has to be incredibly gentle and kind to sensitive skin.

Everything I create is handmade with love and intention, using ethically sourced ingredients designed to support real skin.

Because Mother’s Day is coming up, I’m also offering discounts across my products until 13th March, so it could be a lovely little gift for mums who need something gentle for their skin.

And thank you as always for supporting local and small businesses like mine… it truly means the world.

If anyone would like more info or help choosing, just pop a comment or message me 💗

Tina x

Find it here👇🏽
https://www.awesomehugs.com/collections/frontpage/products/soothing-calendula-cream

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day lovelies 💜

Today is about celebrating women… our strength, resilience, and the way we support each other through life.

As a woman-owned small business, I’m so grateful for this amazing community of women who support what I do.

To celebrate today, I’m offering:

✨ Up to 20% off selected products
✨ 15% off my Cleansing Balm

My Cleansing Balm is one of my favourite multitaskers because it can be used in three different ways depending on what your skin needs that day:

🌿 a gentle cleanser
🌿 a nourishing moisturiser
🌿 a soothing face mask

It’s packed with plant-based ingredients designed to support and comfort sensitive or stressed skin.

All offers run until 13th March.

Everything I create is handmade with love and intention, and it truly means the world when women support other women in business.

So thank you for supporting local and small businesses like mine 💗

Tina

Address

659 Great Western Road, (within Bond Beauty Co. )
Glasgow
G128RE

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Creating a better world one hug at a time

I started my therapist career 10 years ago. I was blessed to start it working for a charity providing support to cancer patients in the West of Scotland. For 8 years I had the privilege of giving the patients not only the beauty and holistic treatments but most of all the time and space they truly needed for themselves just because ….we all deserve it. You learn quite a lot when you’re around people who are faced with life’s questions and decisions. I learnt how resilient we are as a human being, most of all I learnt a lot about yourself. They shared so many stories about the unfulfilled dreams, regrets and struggles as well as all the beautiful life stories. It certainly made me questioned about all the things I want to experience and still to achieve. So the last 3 years I have concentrated on focusing what I wanted to contribute to this world.

Hence Awesome Hugs was born.

The name is inspired by the way I am with everyone....always looking for an opportunity to give an awesome hug or two (making up for lost hugs from my childhood, I think). It brightens my day and I’m sure it doesn’t go amiss with the people receiving it. Things just feel better even just for a little while when you truly hugging someone and of course receiving them. The Dalai Lama said, ‘world peace must develop from inner peace’. I certainly believe that. So I’m spreading a bit of world peace one hug at a time.

I also manufacture my own Natural and Organic Skincare products which came out from trying to find solutions to my own allergy prone skin condition. They are all high quality, ethically sourced ingredients. I use these products in all the treatments I offer. The range is available for my current clients to buy and will be launch to the general public later this year.