If changing your health was simply about information... Most of us would already be sleeping well. Eating well. Being our ideal weight. Moving more. Feeling less stressed. The internet has no shortage of advice. Yet millions of people still struggle. Why? Because lasting change isn't built on information alone. It's built on support. You need a plan that fits your life. Take a healthcare professional working 12-hour shifts. They wake at 2 a.m. Again at 4 a.m. Their alarm goes

"I'm taking Wegovy... so why does the lifestyle side still feel so difficult?" Medication can help reduce appetite. But building a lifestyle that helps you lose weight and keep it off is a very different journey. It's about the life you're trying to lose weight in. One of the many tools I use to help clients understand why making healthy changes can feel much harder than people expect, has these concepts. 1. The Open Self – What You Already Know These are the things you alrea

When we have a problem, our first thought is usually: “I just want this gone.” We want the whole thing removed. We want the mountain to disappear. And sometimes that works. But sometimes the mountain is too big to move all at once. Trying to remove it in one go can feel impossible, overwhelming, and exhausting. So what if we looked at the mountain differently? What if instead of trying to move the whole mountain, we started chipping away at it? One day you chip one side. Anot

I was listening to Supernanny in the background when something caught my attention. A mum wanted to stop breastfeeding her child. The child was older, and although breastfeeding had been something meaningful for them, she had reached a point where it was affecting her daily life. She wanted to have time to do other things, including her house duties, but she felt stuck. She was torn. She didn’t know how to stop. She didn’t want her child to feel rejected. And then she said so

First, it’s important to understand that a health coach is not a counsellor or therapist unless they also hold those additional qualifications. In my case, I am not a counsellor or therapist. I have a diploma in psychology, a Level 2 qualification in counselling skills, and a background as a pharmacist, which helps me understand medications often used to support mental health. Alongside this, I have training as a health coach which is based on helping people improve their hea

We live in a world full of health information—yet health outcomes are not improving as we would expect. People are still struggling with consistency, unsure where to start, and often overwhelmed by conflicting advice. Add to that limited support at home, work environments filled with unhealthy options, and social norms that don’t prioritise wellbeing—it’s no surprise many feel stuck. But there’s another factor we don’t often talk about: Humility. Are We Open to Help? How many

Stress often comes when we expect something to go a certain way and it doesn’t. It can also happen when we feel threatened, unsafe, disappointed, or unseen. In church settings, this can feel even heavier because many people expect church to be the safest place. This is why “church hurt” has become such a common conversation. Church hurt happens when someone is wounded by another person within a church or Christian setting. Sadly, it is more common than many would like to admi

When you have an underlying condition—whether it’s hypertension, diabetes, fibroids, endometriosis, sickle cell, kidney disease, IBS, or even mental health challenges—stress is never “just stress.” Stress affects the whole body. It changes hormones, raises inflammation, weakens immunity, affects sleep, and makes symptoms worse. For every chronic illness there is, unmanaged stress can quietly make things harder. The impact to your quality life is often unpredictable. Condition

Stress Awareness Month: Penultimate Post Stress has a way of taking over everything—your thoughts, your energy, your sleep, your appetite, your patience, and even your decision-making. When stress levels stay high for too long, your body remains in a constant state of alert, which affects your health, increases inflammation, impacts hormones, and makes it harder to think clearly or respond well to everyday life. That is why, especially during stressful seasons, it is importan

When your HPA axis (your stress response system) is out of balance, the signs can show up in many ways—some even seem contradictory. Common signs include: Allergies (environmental, food, chemical) Anxiety, apathy, depression, panic attacks Chronic fatigue (especially mornings or after stress) Sleep disturbances (insomnia, waking) Poor concentration, memory loss Decreased immunity, frequent colds Craving salty foods Low blood pressure Hot flushes, early perimenopause/menopause

“I don’t really get stressed—I just go with the flow.” It sounds calm, grounded… even admirable. And in many ways, it is. Being flexible, adaptable, and able to take things as they come is a strength. But the real question is: is your body in agreement? it's ok to be stressed, you are human. Stress Isn’t Just a Feeling You may not feel stressed, but your body might still be responding to stress behind the scenes . Stress is not just emotional—it’s physical. When triggered, y

Disclaimer This article provides general guidance. If you have any health concerns, are on medication, or are considering supplements, please consult your healthcare professional. Any recommendations here do not replace personalised advice you may have already been given. Stress Isn’t Just in Your Mind—It’s in Your Body Every time you feel stressed, your body shifts into “fight or flight” mode . Your heart rate increases, breathing changes, and your body releases energy (gluc

Stress Awareness Month If you’re honest… where are you on this scale? 1–10: Are you doing too much? (10 = yes, absolutely. 1 = not really) I saw a video of a mum saying,“I’ll rest after this…” She finishes one task… then starts another. Again—“I’ll rest after this.” And it keeps going. One comment said: “I've done this and next thing it’s 5am.” For many busy professionals who may also be moms, dads, caregivers of elderly parents…that’s not far from reality. The Truth About St

We’re now in the second quarter of the year. I'm going to ask a question I hate because people often don't share the truth when it's asked. But in the context of health it is important to ask. How are you really doing? You may feel like you’re on track… or like things haven’t quite gone to plan. But how we feel can sometimes mislead us. The body often gives quiet signals that tell a more honest story—and more importantly, show us what to adjust. 🟪 Quick Health Score Chec

"How can you help with eating healthy when you're not a nutritionist? The simplest way I can explain this is: Think about teaching a child to tie their shoelaces. You guide them through the principles, support them as they try, and with practice, they learn to do it themselves. Eventually, they don’t need you—but they carry the skill for life. That’s exactly how I support clients with their eating. 1. Starting with what you already know Most people already know the basics of

March 2020 is a date I will never forget. It marked the beginning of a journey I never saw coming—one that changed my life in both difficult and deeply meaningful ways. I became unwell, and after weeks of trying different approaches with my GP, nothing worked. 5 months later, I came across a long COVID article and realised that was what I had been experiencing. I was officially diagnosed a year and a month after my symptoms had started. Everything changed. My body needed me t

When we talk about health, we usually focus on the condition itself . Poor sleep. Mental health struggles. Chronic illness. Cancer. Weight gain. But sometimes the biggest problem isn’t the health issue . It’s that help-seeking behaviour is missing . When Help Isn’t Sought We see this in many areas of health. For example, in mental health , some men struggle deeply but never reach the stage where they feel comfortable seeking help. Many have been conditioned since childhood wi

When you’re preparing for surgery, most people focus on the procedure itself. But very few talk about this: The level of peace you have going into surgery matters. Rest is not laziness. Rest is not slacking off. Rest is preparation. Rest is protection. Before Surgery: Close What You Can Before my surgery, to the best of my ability, I closed off what needed closing. Loose ends. Work communication. Anything that could pull on my mind. Once I did that, I was able to truly rela

The Iceberg Problem Are you taking magnesium…Trying herbal teas…Buying blackout curtains… But still waking up feeling tired like you haven't slept...because you didn't sleep well? If you’ve been searching for sleep tips , how to stop waking up at night , or help for insomnia , you might be trying to fix the top of the iceberg — not what’s underneath it-the root cause. Most long-term sleep problems are never about the top of the iceberg. So if we aim to fix the top, the real r

Life has a way of flipping everything upside down. A loss.A big change.Burnout.Illness.Or just too many things at once. Suddenly, the...