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.
Can Elcella Support Gut Health and Weight Regulation After Transplant? Read More »
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.
Choosing a Quiet Christmas: Self-Care, Boundaries, and Love Read More »
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.
Lino Printing at Trefusis House – A Healing Day of Art Lino Printing Read More »
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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“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.”
Healing My Smile: How I’m Softening the Lines Around My Mouth Read More »
When I had my liver transplant at 32, no one mentioned they would be removing my gallbladder too. It seemed like a small detail at the time, but I soon learned it would change the way I ate forever. A single meal — a hearty chilli with black beans — left me so bloated I could barely move. What I did not realise then was that without a gallbladder, certain foods and habits can trigger painful, balloon-like bloating. Over time, I have learned how to eat in a way that keeps my digestion comfortable, without giving up the foods I love. This is what I wish I had known from the start.
Fasting is not about deprivation. It is about restoration. A time to pause, to breathe, and to let my body do the healing it was always designed to do.
Fasting as a Form of Healing: Returning to What Works Read More »
Brain fog. Panic attacks. Not knowing where I am. My illness has stolen more moments than I can count—until I found something that gave me my life back: my assistance dog
How My Assistance Dog Is Helping Me Reclaim My Life Read More »
What happens when the story that gave so many hope is suddenly called into question?
As revelations unfold around The Salt Path, I reflect on the power of storytelling, the complexity of truth, and whether the emotional impact of a book can still matter—even when the facts start to shift. This isn’t just about one memoir; it’s about the stories we hold close in our healing.
When Hope Meets Truth: Reflecting on The Salt Path Revelations Read More »
One small ritual—one steaming mug of mint—helped me slow my appetite, soothe my nervous system, and reconnect with my body. Peppermint tea became more than a drink. It became healing.
Sipping Stillness: The Healing Power of Peppermint Tea Read More »
