Have you ever noticed that no matter how much you accomplish, there’s still a quiet inner voice whispering, “It’s not enough,” or “something’s wrong with me”? That voice isn’t who you are – it’s a reflection of the beliefs you absorbed when you were younger. In psychology, we know that much of what shapes our emotional landscape beginsRead more
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Do you struggle with bloating, irregular bowel habits or unexplained gut discomfort? You’re not alone. Sometimes these symptoms point to a condition called Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), and testing could be the key to finding relief. What is SIBO — and Why Does It Matter? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when thereRead more
Story time…Sarah is a high-achieving professional who prides herself on delivering flawless work. She spends hours perfecting every email, often missing deadlines because nothing feels quite good enough. Despite her obvious intelligence and capability, she frequently feels like a fraud, convinced that one mistake will expose her as incompetent. Sound familiar? Sarah is caught inRead more
If you’ve tried all the diets, supplements and gut protocols but still feel like something isn’t quite right, it might be time to dig deeper — into your gut microbiome. What Is the Gut Microbiome? The gut microbiome is a diverse community of bacteria, yeasts, parasites, and other microbes living in your digestive tractRead more
“I can’t be too easy on myself, I’ll get lazy.” “If I’m not hard on myself, I won’t achieve anything.” “Self-compassion is just making excuses.” These are some of the most common concerns I hear when I suggest clients try treating themselves with more kindness. There’s a widespread belief that self-criticism is motivating, and thatRead more
What These Gut Symptoms Could Be Telling You Bloating. Distension. Two common gut complaints that often get lumped together, yet they’re not the same thing. Understanding the difference between the feeling of bloating and the visible swelling of distension can help you get to the root of what’s actually going on in your gut. ManyRead more
We’ve all heard it before: “Just think positive!” “Look on the bright side!” “Everything happens for a reason!” While these phrases come from a well-meaning place, they can leave you feeling frustrated and misunderstood. If positive thinking alone worked, therapy wouldn’t exist, and we’d all be walking around in a state of perpetual bliss. TheRead more
Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach before a big moment? Or a tight chest when you’re stressed? These sensations aren’t just “in your head”, they’re your nervous system speaking. And at the heart of it all is something called the vagus nerve. As a holistic and integrative psychologist, I often talk to clientsRead more
“The past affects the present even without our being aware of it.” This simple truth lies at the heart of understanding trauma and healing. Trauma isn’t just a memory, it often remains stuck in your brain and body, influencing how you feel and react in daily life without you even realising it. If you’ve everRead more
Whether you’re training for a fun run, hitting the gym a few times a week, or competing at a high level, one thing remains true: nutrition matters. How you fuel your body can make a noticeable difference to your energy, performance, recovery and even how much you enjoy your training. As a dietitian, I seeRead more