SHARING THE LESSONS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE, TO HELP OTHERS CHANGE THEIRS
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Dr Gabor Mate says there are two things we need to thrive: connection – the love and acceptance of our families and social groups; and authenticity – the ability to be in our bodies, feel our feelings and express ourselves. If we’re forced to choose between the two, then we’ll sacrifice our authenticity for belonging. But our culture, school, the media and even our own families can cause us to feel we have to.
There are things I know now that I would have loved to have been told when I was younger - things I share with younger people through mentoring an coaching. More coming soon....!
There are things I know now that I would have loved to have been told when I was younger - things I share with younger people through mentoring an coaching. More coming soon....!
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Like many girls and young women today, I struggled with my mental health when I was young. At Uni, I was prescribed antidepressants which only made things worse. I then climbed the career ladder - managing big teams protecting the environment and then working with global brands.
But still, I wanted answers. I immersed myself in understanding and experimenting with different concepts and ideas spanning the fields of psychology, human evolution, holistic therapies, relationship coaching, health and wellbeing and natural movement. The difference it made to my life can't be described in words and I am still going because I don't ever want to stop learning. Despite all the “progress” our society claims to have made in the last two decades, the mental health of our young people hasn’t got better – it’s got far worse. This isn’t ok and I can’t ignore it when I could help by sharing my experience. The lessons I learnt were life-changing but we're not taught this stuff at school. That's why I now mentor young women to help them deal with challenges, be themselves and create a life they love. |
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LET'S HAVE AN HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT SELF-HARM
There’s a problem that’s reached epidemic proportions in the UK, especially among teenage girls and young women. It’s a silent problem that’s hidden behind closed doors, leaving people afraid to talk about it. And it got much worse during the pandemic. I’m talking about self-harm.
Finding out that someone you care about is intentionally hurting themselves can be scary and confusing. Knowing why and what to do about it isn't simple or easy - but the best thing you can do is educate yourself and stay calm. I support parents to understand:
And more...
Finding out that someone you care about is intentionally hurting themselves can be scary and confusing. Knowing why and what to do about it isn't simple or easy - but the best thing you can do is educate yourself and stay calm. I support parents to understand:
- What self-harm is and isn't.
- The neuroscience behind why it “works”.
- The relationship between our mind, nervous system and body.
- What to do when you discover someone is self-harming.
- Where to get support.
- What I believe our children need from us more than anything.
- How the difficulties we face when we're young can be superpowers later.
And more...