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Meaning, purpose and a mission for your life, and why these things matter!
Do you feel that your life has direction and meaning? Is there something you feel driven to do in this world? Beneath all of our conditioning, and “taming” throughout our upbringing? In this post I talk about the importance of meaning and purpose in our lives. I delve into Johann Hari’s theory of disconnection from work as a potential root cause of depression, and I also share useful questions to ask yourself to help clarify your purpose and meaning in life.
Depression in early motherhood from a functional medicine perspective
Early motherhood is a very special time, and yet also incredibly challenging too. If you are struggling with low mood and find yourself crying all the time, here are some of the reasons why this might be so. Plus tips on what to try.
Radically changing healthcare: From disease-focus to health-focus
We need a change in our thinking: Instead of eradicating illness, we need to support wellness. If you want to improve your mental and physical health, you need to look at supporting both body and mind, and move away from a focus on symptoms and conditions. Here’s why.
How to be resilient in tough times – the negativity bias, your resources & guilt
Life keeps throwing challenges at us and sometimes they’re really hard. In this post, I dive into growing resilience. I talk about the way our brains scan for danger, and how to grow your inner resources so that you become a stronger and more resilient person.
How to cope with the coronavirus lockdown – Trying to stay sane and well
These are crazy and unprecedented times, and so many of us are struggling with this “new normal” for the next few weeks. Here are some thoughts on how to best survive the lockdown.
How the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting our mental health – Your stories
These are strange and stressful times. Our daily lives are deeply affected – no matter where you are living on this planet. I’ve asked my online followers how this pandemic is affecting their lives and mental health. Here are their stories plus advice on how to look after your mental health during this outbreak.
Radically changing healthcare: From disease-focus to health-focus
We need a change in our thinking: Instead of eradicating illness, we need to support wellness. If you want to improve your mental and physical health, you need to look at supporting both body and mind, and move away from a focus on symptoms and conditions. Here’s why.
How to be resilient in tough times – the negativity bias, your resources & guilt
Life keeps throwing challenges at us and sometimes they’re really hard. In this post, I dive into growing resilience. I talk about the way our brains scan for danger, and how to grow your inner resources so that you become a stronger and more resilient person.
How to cope with the coronavirus lockdown – Trying to stay sane and well
These are crazy and unprecedented times, and so many of us are struggling with this “new normal” for the next few weeks. Here are some thoughts on how to best survive the lockdown.
How the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting our mental health – Your stories
These are strange and stressful times. Our daily lives are deeply affected – no matter where you are living on this planet. I’ve asked my online followers how this pandemic is affecting their lives and mental health. Here are their stories plus advice on how to look after your mental health during this outbreak.
Why the perfect diet and supplements alone won’t heal you
Your diet and supplements are fantastic tools to help you feel better, but those two alone won’t heal you. We need to stop taking a reductionist approach. Here’s why.
When food is a source of stress – making food your friend
Worrying about what to eat and what not to eat has become such a common experience, to the point where food no longer fills you with joy. When you’re stressing about how certain foods might make you feel or look, meal times become such a challenge.
10 myths about depression that are still so strong out there
Depression is a bit of a mystery for people who’ve never suffered from it. And no doubt it’s this lack of understanding that keeps a lot of misconceptions about depression alive. Let’s debunk 10 of those!
Morning routines – why they’re important and how to start from scratch
If you want to have a more balanced day and cope better with the daily stressors in your life, look at how you start your day. Creating some kind of morning routine for yourself can bring in more calm, joy and intention to your day. Here are ideas on how to start from scratch, taking symptoms of depression into consideration!
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