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Alexandra Marie MSc Personalised Nutrition, West Common, Harpenden (2026)

09/11/2025

Sorry to disappoint…

there’s no dramatic reveal. I’ve just been practising the art of dropping a ball and…not beating myself up about it.

As someone who’s spent a lifetime being hard on myself, my default would normally be to feel sh*t about it - beat myself up for not showing up consistently, compare myself and wonder why I can’t do better/juggle more/be more.

But lately, I’ve been learning to get comfortable with realising balance isn’t about juggling better or picking up more balls - it’s about knowing what actually matters in the moment and quietly setting down the rest.

Behind the scenes, I’ve been fully booked in clinic supporting women and couples through fertility, hormones, and postpartum recovery; plus working with brands who want to create products that truly champion consumer’s wellbeing; and even doing a little lecturing for future nutritionists.

Add seven months into a house sale (because, you know, the joys of the UK housing process 🙃) and a few big life shifts…something had to give.

It’s a theme I see in so many of the women I work with, too.

Before they come to see me, they feel like they’re trying it all - but still wonder maybe they need to just add more supplements (thanks, Chat GPT), more workouts, more restriction, more meditation, more “shoulds.”

And when it all becomes too much to sustain, they feel like they’ve failed.

But the truth is, they’re not failing - they’re just overloaded.

What we really need - me included - is to pause, reassess, and focus on the few manageable things that create the biggest shift.

This is what I always do with clients, I really understand what’s happening beneath the surface for them - in their body, their hormones, their energy, and their mindset - then tailor a plan that actually fits real life, is sustainable and targets the small changes that bring the biggest wins.

And we always celebrate the wins. So here I am celebrating not showing up on social media for a while, instead of kicking myself for it.

Ever feel like you just need to try harder when you’re already juggling too much?

28/03/2025

Puberty — we all remember the hormones, the identity shifts, the emotional chaos. We were given a bit of slack for the outbursts, slammed bedroom doors, and riding the emotional rollercoaster. But what about matrescence — the equally intense, rarely-discussed transition into motherhood?

Coined in 1973 by Dana Raphael, "matrescence" describes the physical, emotional, and social changes women experience when they become mothers. Yes, there's a whole lot of love — but it can also be about loss: of identity, independence, and relationships as you knew them.

Yet, this word or transition is rarely discussed — it's a word that never popped up in my NCT classes or midwife appointments. This leaves many new mothers feeling pressured, with an expectation to ‘have it all together’ the moment their baby arrives.

But what if we expected and had increased awareness of this transition, the same way we expect puberty? Maybe we’d feel less isolated and more supported. Just like puberty, it’s a process — not an overnight transformation.

The reality? You’re not failing — you’re evolving.

Knowing what matrescence is doesn’t fix the hard bits, but it helps you name what you're feeling and the process you're going through — and that in itself can be all you need, recognition.

When a baby is born, so is a mother.

Swipe for some resources that can be helpful preparing for, reflecting on, or when you're in the midst of matrescence. Head to the link in bio for the latest website article on the topic.

14/10/2024

✨ Client Story ✨

So proud of this client's journey, going from:

~ Restrictive diet after previous food intolerance testing
~ Yet, STILL experiencing regular bloating and pain (because food intolerance tests do not get to the root cause of what's driving them and in the long run a restrictive diet can make gut health worse)
~ Constipation
~ Monthly HSV breakouts, which they'd experienced for years
~ Exhaustion and low immunity that severely impacted their social life and work

To...
~ No monthly outbreaks
~ Strong immunity
~ An abundant and varied diet with no digestive symptoms (because we worked on the root cause of the food intolerances and gut issues)
~ Easy, daily movements
~ Energy to enjoy life and work

Was it a magic bullet? No.

What was it?

~ Targeted functional testing, including comprehensive blood work and a stool test
~ Root cause identification of symptoms
~ Small, sustainable, personalised changes to diet, lifestyle, and even thought & behaviour patterns
~ A lot of hard work and commitment from the client, with regular check-ins with me supporting throughout and adjusting the plan.

30/09/2024

Collagen is everywhere.

Ever wondered...
🤯 Should I be taking collagen?
🤯 How do I know what collagen to buy?
🤯 Is it a waste of money?
🤯 What will it help with?
🤯 Is it just a fad?
🤯 Should I get powder, sachets, capsules...the list goes on.

This article is for you, it'll answer all of this and more. Head to the latest article link in bio & search collagen for The Ultimate Guide to Collagen + tips on how to support collagen naturally through diet and lifestyle. Because, sorry guys, even if we down all the collagen supplements we can get our hands on, these elements matter the most.

25/09/2024

Struggling with hormonal symptoms or fertility issues and not getting answers from the NHS? 🤔

These are some kind words from a client recently (scroll across for the outcome 👉), and the first part is something I hear a lot.

Firstly, I love the NHS, when it comes to acute care they are incredible and I think the people working within it are true (undervalued) heroes.

However, when it comes to chronic symptoms often the only "solutions" offered are about masking symptoms, not getting to the root cause. Which is totally understandable given the limited time, resources, and the one-size-fits-all approach. However, this does mean that many people are left without the full support they need to heal, or sometimes women are even dismissed or told it's "just something women have to deal with", or that pills/treatment are the only answer.

💡 Sometimes it comes to a point where it is time to explore more personalised, solutions, targeted testing, your unique lifestyle and diet for lasting results that address the root cause. I just wish there was a way to make this more accessible for everyone...

20/09/2024

💕 Sharing a personal update with a grateful and mindful heart 💕

I wanted to share that I’m expecting my second baby very soon. As a fertility nutritionist, I know how emotional and challenging the path to parenthood can be for many. I'm always conscious not to share too many pregnancy updates or "success stories" from clients in this space, as it can be so triggering for those in the midst of it. So, I've also felt really uneasy about sharing my own news, which is why it has taken quite some time. But, I am forever grateful and think it is important to honour it, which has helped with capturing these.

Sending love, support and hope to everyone wherever they are in their journey 💫.

30/07/2024

Why is no-one talking about the fact that your fertility matters even if you're not trying to conceive, or never want children?

It's a marker of our overall health. Wow, if we were taught more about this and mastering our cycles and hormone health YEARS earlier, not only could it positively impact journeys TTC but babies aside, it would positively impact our overall health.

Why? Because it influences many areas of our health outside of conception, including...

~ Hormone health - think everything from your mood to your metabolism

~ Being aware of fertility can help identify health issues such as PCOS or endometriosis, which are often undiagnosed or masked with birth control for years until TTC

~ Bone health - hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle, also impact bone density

~ Heart health - hormonal balance and regular cycles can positively influence heart health

~ Skin + hair health - hair loss, thinning, skin issues including acne can be hormone driven

~ Metabolic health - hormonal health can influence your metabolism. Irregular or troublesome cycles can indicate thyroid problems or insulin resistance.

Did you know this?

29/07/2024

Are you making these hormone health mistakes?

If you are, don't panic. They are easily done and they're common, even sometimes encouraged for women . Sadly, their impact for women isn't talked about enough.

1. Skipping Meals or Extreme Dieting: Inconsistent eating patterns and extreme diets can disrupt your blood sugar levels, drive the stress hormone cortisol, and impact hormone balance. I'll touch on the world of fasting another time!

2. Over-Exercising or Leading a Sedentary Lifestyle: Both extremes—too much or too little exercise—can disrupt your hormonal balance. Aim for moderate, regular physical activity that is suited to your health, lifestyle, and body - not just following what the latest exercise fad is or what suits your friends.

3. Neglecting Gut Health: Gut health can really impact your hormonal health in a number of ways. If you're suffering with "IBS", gas, bloating, food intolerances it's so important to get to the bottom of these instead of ignoring them, feeling dismissed, or cutting out foods from the diet.

4. Lack of Healthy Fats in Diet: Healthy fats, like those found in avocados, nuts, seeds, and oily fish, are essential for hormone production and balance. Healthy fats fuel hormones. In fact, cholesterol is a crucial building block for many hormones. Lack of fat in the diet is a big issue for female hormone health.

5. Ignoring Thyroid Health: The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in hormone regulation. Regularly check thyroid function, especially if you experience symptoms like fatigue, cold extremities, hair loss, dry skin/hair, weight changes. A full thyroid panel looking at TSH, T4, T3 and thyroid antibodies is always best.

01/07/2024

Want to understand more about what drives painful periods? Why they shouldn't be the "norm"? And the best bit - 5 food and lifestyle tips to support them?

Head over to the website for the latest article (link in bio).

If you want personalised support and potentially some lab testing to get to the root cause of your pain periods, then book in for a free, no-obligation chat (link in bio, or drop me a DM) so we can get to know each other better and find out more about your unique situation.

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