Food was woven into the rhythm of family life when I was a child. Looking back, I realise that what I remember most vividly is not the nutritional value of what we ate but the feeling that surrounded it. A plate of food was rarely just food. It was hospitality, comfort, tradition, and love.
When Life Gets Busy: How to Adapt Without Abandoning Yourself
Sometimes we are so busy moving through life that we forget to notice how far we have actually come. The past few weeks have been busy. Family life has required a great deal of my attention, and I have noticed something that many women will probably recognise when life becomes busy, my own health goals are often the first thing to lose momentum.
3 Simple Ways to Handle Sugar Cravings
Many of us reach for something that gives a quick boost, perhaps a cup of coffee and a biscuit, a soda, some sweets or something else. Often, we do it without even thinking about it. But what if, before reacting automatically, you stopped for just a moment and asked yourself what you really need?
Getting Back Into Running After Kids: How I Found My Way Back
Last Sunday, I completed a 10 km run at the Leuven Marathon in Belgium. It may not seem like a huge milestone to some, but for me it represents months of effort, doubt and starting over. I focused on steady, realistic progress and used the SMART framework as a guide to achieve my goal.
How to Start a Wellness Journey Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Our time is precious. We are busy women—caring for our children, supporting our family, managing work, and carrying the mental load of everyday life. We don’t have endless time, energy or resources to try everything. We are not all the same. What works for one person may not be ideal for another.
The Stories We Carry: Intergenerational Trauma and Healing
For more than two decades, I carried strong feelings that I had suppressed since childhood, and when I finally sought help, I began working my way out of this void that had shaped my life since I was a young girl.