Carrie Cannon Health MPH, BSC Health, RGN

19/03/2026

Had so much fun on Saturday playing tennis in this tournament to benefit Think Pink Lux.

Huge thanks to everyone involved in the organisation, to the donors and my lovely partner Nina.

19/03/2026

19/03/2026

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🧠

Whether it is the creative problem-solving of a dyslexic mind or the deep focus of an autistic individual, these "different ways of processing" are often the source of a client's greatest strengths.

As Health Coaches, our role is to meet every client exactly where they are. 🤝

Standard coaching frameworks can be transformative, but to truly empower neurodivergent individuals, we must ensure our approach is as flexible and unique as the brains we are working with.

Are you looking to deepen your inclusive coaching practice?

Our latest blog explores how Health Coaches can better support neurodivergent clients by fostering an environment of self-advocacy and confidence. We discuss:
✨ Adapting our language to resonate with different processing styles.
✨ Aligning health goals with a client’s natural cognitive advantages.
✨ Understanding how sensory and structural adjustments can lead to coaching breakthroughs.
✨ Why neuro-informed coaching is becoming an essential skill set for a Health Coach.

Explore the full article here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfcfnae

16/03/2026

Motivation gets you started. Discipline keeps you going.

I saw this picture on the wall at the tennis club this morning: motivation is the thing that gets you going on your journey.

I was motivated to improve my follow-through on my strokes. Hitting back and forth. Focusing on my footwork. Thinking about position. Working with a coach to refine the movement.

But motivation alone doesn’t create progress. Discipline does. Repetition. Feedback. Support from a coach who can see what you can’t.

Health works the same way.

Sometimes motivation comes from a wake-up call — difficult news from a doctor, an abnormal blood test, worsening symptoms.

Sometimes it’s simply wanting to feel fitter, stronger, and more in control of your health.

Wherever the motivation starts, progress happens by building habits that actually work in real life.

Working with a health coach can help you look honestly at where you are, explore options, and create practical ways to manage your health that fit you and your life.

An 8 am tennis session on a Monday morning isn’t for everyone but for me it’s a great way to start my week.

If you’ve been thinking about making a change to your health, and feel a coach might help, let’s have a conversation, link in my story.

11/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Knowing the symptoms could save lives.

Look out for:
• Persistent bloating
• Feeling full quickly
• Pelvic or abdominal pain
• Needing to urinate more often
• Vaginal bleeding after menopause
• Unexplained weight loss
• Extreme fatigue
• Changes in bowel habits

If symptoms are frequent, persistent and unusual for you, speak to your GP.

For more information visit www.pha.site/ovarian-cancer

11/03/2026

Give to Gain isn’t just a theme — it’s a calling. On International Women’s Day 2026 we recognise how whole person health and wellbeing coaching gives time, knowledge and support so women can gain confidence and healthier lives.

A whole person, personalised approach empowers women to make lasting lifestyle changes and navigate life transitions with clarity and confidence in their capacity for change.

www.ukihca.com

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day

06/03/2026

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/06/uk-death-healthy-life-expectancy-decline-state?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

The news that healthy life expectancy is in decline in Britain exposes a serious truth about the state we’re in, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

01/03/2026

The recent Think Pink Lux
Community Gathering focused on food and nutrition in prevention and during treatment for cancer.

Once again, I was honoured and very nervous to share the stage with Torsten Bohn head of the nutrition and health group at the Luxembourg Institute of Health.

The room was full and there were plenty of takeaways, and yes sugar , alcohol and the new good guidelines ( pyramid) from the US got a mention.

A huge thanks to the incredible organisers Ghirlandini and Geraldine Cassells as well as Nimkee Gupta for the video recap.

Let’s keep the conversation going. What’s your go-to tip for eating more plants? 👇

27/02/2026

Medical patriarchy. It’s ridiculous. Thankfully many doctors do maintain professional development but not all.

Patients in Luxembourg have no way of knowing whether their doctor is keeping up with the latest medical standards, as the country remains one of the few in Europe without a regulated system for continuing professional development.

24/02/2026

coming up. Am I going to enter a team this year?

Loved this short run through forest, feeling the blood coursing through my vessels.

I don’t much love the red face I get when running or exercising due to long standing rosacea. The joys of delicate Celtic skin!

I try to practice some breathing, especially that snotty nasal stuff which helps my rhythm on the hills and being mindful.

Great start to the day. How was yours? What did you do for yourself to start the day well?

22/02/2026

Do men use support groups when they have cancer or are caring for someone with cancer?

This was a question we wondered about at Think Pink Lux a few years ago following the untimely death of a couple of the ladies we were supporting. Would their partners benefit from the type of support they had enjoyed? Too often, these men carry their fears, questions, and emotions quietly.

We got some men involved and tried it out and now to ensure this initiative is meaningful and sustainable, we met up yesterday with a view to building a structure that allows this group to grow and remain sustainable long-term.

This is about more than a meeting. It’s about acknowledging that cancer affects entire families.