How Perimenopause Changed My View of GLP-1 Medications
I used to be sceptical about GLP-1 medications. But my own experience with perimenopause and hormone therapy changed how I think about obesity, chronic disease, and the role medication can play in supporting health. A personal reflection on stigma, physiology, and why changing appetite is not the same as changing habits.
You can have your carbs and eat them too
You don’t need to cut starchy carbs to be healthy or lose weight. But how you eat them matters. This article breaks down simple, practical ways to enjoy foods like bread, pasta and potatoes while supporting better energy, digestion and long-term results.
The 3 Skills That Matter More Than Willpower for Weight Loss
Most people think weight loss comes down to motivation and willpower. It doesn’t. Long-term success is more often built on three practical skills: planning, cooking (or assembling at the very least), and designing an environment that makes good choices easier. Learn how systems beat willpower every time.
You May Not Want to Quit Alcohol (Yet), But You Might Want Better Rules
In this article, I explore what the science says about alcohol, how my own relationship with drinking has changed, and practical ways to minimise the impact on sleep, recovery, mood, and long-term health.
Why GLP-1 Stops Working for Some People After 6–12 Weeks
GLP-1s are changing weight loss. But without the right structure, results often don’t last. Here’s what’s really going on and what to do about it.
So why 30+ plants per week?
Most people eat the same handful of foods every week, but your gut thrives on variety. Here’s why aiming for 30+ different plants each week can have a powerful impact on your health, and why it’s more achievable than it sounds.
How to Recover After a Bad Night’s Sleep
A poor night of sleep happens to everyone. The key is knowing how to get through the day without making the next night worse. Here are 5 things to do and 5 things to avoid to get your sleep back on track.
Two Things Can Be True at the Same Time
A Zen teaching says: “You are perfect the way you are… and you can still improve.” This article explores the paradox of self-acceptance and personal growth, and how small adjustments over time can lead to meaningful change.
Consistency might not be sexy, but it works.
If you have ever wondered why intense health challenges work briefly and then fall apart, the answer lies in how the brain forms habits. Consistency may not be glamorous, but it is how behaviours become automatic and health becomes sustainable. This article explains why repetition beats intensity, and why ordinary daily actions matter more than extreme efforts.
The Kind of Beauty That Saves Us
Moral beauty is the kind of beauty that reminds us what people are capable of at their best. When you start noticing it, you realise it’s everywhere—in small gestures, everyday kindness and the quiet courage of ordinary people. And right now, we could all use more of that.
Healthspan #4: Connection to Self, to Others and to What Matters
One of the most important pillars of healthspan is connection. Strong relationships don’t just make life richer—they protect our physical and mental health. In this article, I explore why connection matters so much as we age, and how small, intentional moments with others can transform our wellbeing.
Healthspan #3: Move Like Your Life Depends On It (Because It Does)
Move for your future self. Every step, lift and stretch builds strength, energy and independence — now and for years to come.
