The Collagen Ritual I Did Not Expect to Love
I have a healing ritual of Collagen, but why am I taking it and what are the benefits to me physically and mentally?
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Out of Paper: Finding Calm in Creative Connection
One of the questions I return to again and again on my healing journey is this: where do we find moments of quiet when our minds feel busy, anxious, or overwhelmed?
For me, the answer is often creativity — especially when it is slow, tactile, and shared with others. This is why I am such a believer in art-for-wellbeing programmes, and why I want to share a recent experience that stayed with me long after I left the room.
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New Year – Always Grateful Me
New Year, new me? Of no, authentic me, but always grateful. First post of the new year and my new year intentions.
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Can Elcella Support Gut Health and Weight Regulation After Transplant?
After survival comes the harder work of living well. This post documents one transplant patient’s carefully monitored exploration of gut health, weight, and long-term wellbeing using Elcella — openly, cautiously, and without claims.
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Choosing a Quiet Christmas: Self-Care, Boundaries, and Love
Christmas can come with a lot of expectation — tradition, obligation, and the pressure to show up in ways we always have. This year, I reflect on the quiet decision to prioritise rest, partnership, and self-care, and why choosing a slower Christmas can be an act of healing rather than withdrawal. A gentle piece about boundaries, love, and giving yourself permission to choose what you truly need.
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Lino Printing at Trefusis House – A Healing Day of Art Lino Printing
I recently took a lino printing workshop at Trefusis House, and it became an unexpectedly healing experience — a day of creativity, calm focus, and stepping gently out of my comfort zone.
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EFT Tapping for Constricted Breathing: How to Breathe Easier with This Simple Technique
When your breath feels tight, shallow, or restricted—whether from stress, asthma, or post-COVID recovery—life can feel harder than it should. This simple EFT Tapping technique helps you release tension, calm your body, and gently open your breath again. Try it anytime you need to feel lighter, calmer, and more at ease.
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Trying Oxygen Therapy at the Merlin Centre
Living with chronic illness means taking the medication that keeps me alive—but also searching for ways to feel lighter, clearer, and more at ease. That’s why I tried oxygen therapy at the Merlin Centre. Could more oxygen be the missing piece in our healing?
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Healing My Smile: How I’m Softening the Lines Around My Mouth
“I thought I was helping my health by drinking water through a straw—but instead, I was deepening the lines around my mouth! Rather than despair, I’m using this as a chance to heal naturally with face yoga. Join me this September as I track my journey and share five simple exercises to smooth, soften, and love the skin I’m in.”
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Gallbladder-Free and Transplant-Friendly Eating Guide
Living without a gallbladder means your digestion works differently. For liver transplant recipients, this change can feel even more pronounced because of the effects of anti-rejection medication and the body’s healing history.
This guide shares strategies that have helped me minimise discomfort, enjoy meals, and avoid painful bloating.
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