Our relationship with food is rarely just about food. For many people, eating patterns reflect deeper emotional, relational and lifestyle dynamics rather than simple nutritional knowledge. Understanding this connection can be an important step in supporting both physical health and emotional wellbeing, particularly for those who feel stuck in recurring patterns around food, energy or self-care. Rather than focusing on control or willpower, this perspective invites curiosity a

Personalised Gut, Hormonal and Autoimmune Nutrition Support from an Experienced Functional Practitioner If you are reading this because your body feels confusing, unpredictable or constantly demanding your attention, I want you to know this first. You are not broken. Most of the people who find their way to my work do so after years of trying to make sense of symptoms that never quite resolve. Gut issues that keep returning. Hormonal shifts that affect mood and energy. Autoim

There’s a small word that shows up a lot in the way people talk about themselves. Just. “I just need to get a bit better.”“I just need to have more energy.”“I just need to try harder.”“I just need to be able to cope.”“I just need to push through this bit.” On the surface, it sounds reasonable. Modest, even. Not asking for much. But “just” is rarely neutral. It quietly minimises what’s actually being asked of you. When someone says “I just need more energy,” what they’re often

A.I. can be incredibly helpful. It can offer information, structure, reflection, and even generate detailed plans and protocols. In both psychotherapy and nutritional therapy, it can help people understand symptoms, make sense of patterns, and feel less alone at the start of their journey. But information is not the same as transformation. Because healing doesn’t happen in isolation.It happens in relationship. A.I. can offer insight and protocols. Humans offer context. A.I.

Exploring how shame shapes self-perception and relationships, and how awareness and compassion support relational healing. In therapeutic work, shame is rarely an isolated internal experience. It is relational, embodied, and often rooted in early experiences of connection, rupture, and adaptation. As awareness grows and the nervous system begins to feel safer, our way of relating — both to ourselves and to others — can soften and shift. Shame isn’t always loud or obvious. Oft

When I first began exploring the connection between my mind, body, and soul, I felt like I was stepping into a vast, uncharted territory. It was both exciting and a little daunting. But as I learned more, I discovered that this balance is not some distant ideal. It’s something you can nurture every day, in small, meaningful ways. This journey is about tuning in to yourself, listening deeply, and embracing all parts of your being with kindness. Finding harmony between your tho

Healing emotionally is a journey. It is not a race or a checklist. It is a gentle unfolding of your inner self, a tender process that invites you to reconnect with your feelings, your body, and your soul. When you embrace this journey, you open the door to profound well-being. You allow yourself to move beyond pain, beyond fear, and into a space of peace and balance. In this post, I want to share with you some of the most effective emotional recovery methods. These are practi

Why do I keep repeating the same patterns in relationships, work, or health? Understand why patterns persist and how therapy can help create lasting change. You promise yourself this time will be different. A different relationship. A different job. A different approach to food, rest, boundaries, or self-care. You move to a different town/country And yet, somehow, you find yourself back in the same place. Overgiving. Burning out. Shutting down. Self-sabotaging. Choosing peopl

Many people come to therapy or nutritional support feeling confused and frustrated by their symptoms. They’ve tried doing “all the right things”. They may have followed protocols, changed their diet, taken supplements, rested more, or pushed themselves less. And yet, their symptoms persist or even worsen. Often, when we slow things down and widen the lens, a deeper pattern begins to emerge. Not just in the body, but in the relational field around them. Feeling Unseen and Unb

I’ve been noticing something recently. It’s not loud, dramatic or life-changing, but it’s been consistent enough that I can’t ignore it anymore. Sometimes I get a quiet awareness about something before I consciously think about it. Not a big hit of inspiration, not anxiety, just a gentle “hmm, notice this.” The tricky part is that I rarely act on it straight away. I tend to doubt it, rationalise it, push it aside or think “I’ll deal with that later.” And then later I realise

When life feels overwhelming, and the weight of emotional and physical challenges seems too much to bear, finding a path to healing can feel like a distant dream. I want to share with you the inspiring journey and insights of Suzie Wylie, a wellness advocate who has dedicated her life to helping people like you and me integrate mind, body, and soul. Her approach is gentle yet powerful, practical yet deeply transformative. Let’s explore how her wisdom can guide you toward auth

Most high achievers don’t realise they’re burned out until the exhaustion becomes impossible to hide. You’re used to pushing through. You’ve built a life through determination, discipline, and high standards. On paper, everything looks good. But inside, you feel flat, tired, or strangely disconnected. This is the hidden exhaustion of high performers, the kind that sleep doesn’t fix, holidays don’t fix, and productivity hacks definitely don’t fix. There are three types of tire

Do you ever feel like your body reacts to almost everything? Maybe certain foods leave you bloated or foggy-headed. Strong smells might make you nauseous, or you notice every little ache or twinge in your gut. For many, this kind of sensitivity can be exhausting and confusing, especially when test results keep coming back “normal.” Understanding Sensitivity What’s often happening underneath is that the body is overloaded. It struggles to process what it’s being exposed to, bo

Healing complex, long-standing conditions often feels like pushing a boulder uphill—but much of the resistance doesn’t come from your body alone. It comes from your inner world: the belief system that has been quietly guiding your habits, behaviours, and responses for years. Most people with complex autoimmune or chronic conditions have carried burdens for decades: recurring infections, chronic stress, environmental insults, or early trauma that left the system in a fragile s

Many of my clients come to me with raised liver enzymes, fatigue, food sensitivities, and a sense that their body reacts to everything. When we start exploring what’s happening underneath, there’s often a shared emotional pattern — a tendency to push anger down, meet everyone else’s needs first, and silence their own voice. From a functional medicine view, the liver plays a huge role in processing hormones, toxins, and stress chemicals. When it’s under pressure, we see signs

Lately, I’ve been noticing a growing theme among my clients — and, truthfully, in myself too. Bodies are becoming more reactive. More sensitive. Less tolerant. People who once could eat a wide range of foods now find themselves reacting to the simplest things. Skin flares, gut issues, migraines, fatigue, anxiety — symptoms that seem to appear from nowhere and sometimes can disappear just as unpredictably. And often, it’s not just physical. There’s a heightened sensitivity to

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” on paper—eating well, trying to think positively, working on yourself—but still feeling stuck, unwell, or disconnected from your life? You’re not alone. Many people I work with have read the books, tried the diets, practiced the affirmations, and yet there’s something deeper that doesn’t shift. In my own journey—and in years of supporting clients—I’ve learned that true healing often requires us to look beyond what we can

Mental health is often shaped by patterns formed long before we are consciously aware of them. These patterns influence how we think, feel, relate, and make sense of ourselves and the world. Repatterning involves bringing awareness to these roots, allowing space for choice, healing, and the possibility of changing the story we live by. Have you ever noticed yourself stuck in the same emotional loops, repeating the same behaviours — even when they don’t serve you anymore? You’

There’s a deep knowing within many of us—a quiet whisper that reminds us there is more to life than. what we see on the surface. Maybe you’ve felt it before, in moments of stillness, in nature, or in the unexpected synchronicities that feel too meaningful to be mere coincidence. Yet, in the rush of daily life, it’s easy to forget. We are constantly shaped by societal expectations—what success should look like, how we should behave, what we should strive for. Over time, we lo

In the expansive world of health and well-being, we often hear phrases like "mind-body connection" or "holistic health". But how often do we dive deep into understanding these? In today's post, we'll explore the compelling relationship between our emotions, our body's stress response, and the subsequent health conditions and symptoms that arise. The Role of Emotions in Our Body's Stress Response Every emotion we experience, be it joy, sadness, anger, or fear, triggers a casca