I was on a call today with someone who has known me since the early days of my fitness career and she was talking about how different I am now from when she first knew me. I was obsessed with going to classes and the gym, I used to teach indoor cycling (spin), and […]
Category: Selfcare
Exercise for your nervous system
This opinion isn’t necessarily going to be popular… If you spend most of your day ‘switched on’, and ‘stressed’ and are doing intense, high-energy activities, you are doing yourself more harm than good (I am living testament to that!) Do you use exercise as a ‘stress buster’ or as a way to process your emotions? […]
Improve your posture today
If you are struggling with sore neck, shoulders, back. If you are slumped over a laptop/phone/crafts/children for most of the day. I am going to guess that you would like to free your body of pain for good! I’ve created a simple-to-use, quick Posture 101 masterclass to get you free from pain, standing taller, feeling […]
From the pits of hell, to feeling well… World IBD Awareness Day 2024
I used to be known in my peer group as ‘fitness Jen’. I was the fit and healthy one. Always in the gym, eating healthy food, living life to the max. The problem was, I wasn’t listening to my body crying out for attention. It needed rest. It needed less go, go, go. It needed […]
Are you a chronic people pleaser?
Are you a chronic people pleaser? I used to be (and still can be if I am not paying attention)! If you are not sure: Do you say yes to everyone else, and no to yourself? Do you put everyone else’s needs ahead of your own? Do you do things hoping that other people will […]
The fundamentals of your health…
With your health, how much attention do you give to the fundamentals? Know your values, drink sufficient fluids to hydrate, eat nourishing food, breathe well, and move your body multiple times a day… Then build from there… Magic pills & speedy results sound sexy… But they don’t last (if they even work)… If you make sustainable lifestyle […]
Resetting circadian rhythm for better sleep
How has your sleep been recently? Since the clocks changed, my sleep has been awful! I go to bed, read, nearly fall asleep, put the book out then ping! wide awake again… Or falling asleep easily but waking up with any sound, movement or needing the toilet. All of those disturbances are an indication that […]
Take back control
Control the controllable’s, let go of the rest—that was a great piece of advice I was given by my senior lecturer at college. Living with health issues or life challenges and responsibilities can sometimes leave us feeling like we are not in control of anything. And within that, things will be out of our control. […]
ill health, shame, blame & guilt
When I have been in a health crisis (major Crohn’s flare), there have been times that I have felt ashamed and guilty and also blamed myself. That is a horrible rut for you to be in (speaking from first-hand experience). It seems it’s not that uncommon. I have spoken to a few women recently […]
Release Tension with Movement Techniques
How’s your Monday treating you? Ever thought about infusing a bit of magic into your Monday routine? If Mondays often feel like a heavy burden, why not give this simple technique a shot? It might just help you shake off that tension weighing you down. It’s amazing how our body posture can affect our mood, […]
Have you lost connection to yourself?
Here is a question: have you lost connection to your old self? When speaking to them about how I can help, I often hear this from women. They have been mums, carers, or careerwomen for so long that they have stopped focusing on themselves. They may have developed a health condition or experienced a physical […]
Do you take time out regularly?
At the end of 2020, I realised I had only taken one weekend off work. It was a weird year, and I entered distraction and work mode. If I kept busy, there would be no room for worry. The problem with that was that by the end of the year, I was exhausted, hated my […]
Did you switch your seated desk for standing and you still have problems?
Happy Monday to you, and Happy Birthday to me… 45 years young! Every day, every year is a blessing and something to be celebrated. I don’t understand people that are horrified at their age… whatever age you are, you are lucky you are there! Not everyone get’s to be the age we are. We need […]
What do you do, when you feel stuck?
On Monday I wasn’t having the best day… One of my friends asked me how I was, and the best word I could come up with was scunnered (I love that word). I felt stuck, frustrated and lost in my problem. This feeling cycles through me often. Sometimes, it is business, health, my place in […]
Do you know how your mindset influences your health?
Being unwell, injured or living with a health condition can be challenging, and how your mood is impacting influences your health outcome. If you feel stuck, I can help. If you are limited in your abilities and doing things for yourself, you can feel frustrated, helpless, trapped. You don’t realise how free you are until […]
Mindset Matters…
I was talking at a holistic fayre on Sunday about my 5 pillars of healing: Know your values, hydrate properly, connect to your breath, move your body, and love your lymph. Someone asked me, what do you do if you are not even ready for those steps, if they feel too far out of your […]
Are you trying to do too many things and getting nothing done?
How are you today? With Monday’s email going out on Tuesday afternoon, you will get a hint of where I am at this week… The to do list keeps growing and I just don’t seem to be getting things ticked off! As a small business I am pretty much everything (apart from the tech things […]
Lower back pain might be coming from tight hips
Hello, If you spend a lot of your day sitting on a chair (including your sofa), chances are you will have tight hips. There is a possibility you are not aware that you have tight hips, if you sit, and have lower back pain, it could be coming from your hips. The incredible thing about your […]
Nourishing movement, make movement your medicine
I love movement. Even in stillness, there is always movement in your body: with your breath, the lungs, chest, diaphragm, and organs all move, and with your heart beating, blood flows. The unseen microbes are processing and moving our food and drink through our body, and hormones are being released in connection with our rhythms, […]
Movement is medicine… but why?
I am so glad you asked… Your body has evolved for movement… If it hadn’t, we wouldn’t have the joints and muscles we have. We are built for movement, BUT society isn’t evolving to help us move more, but less in the name of convenience and technological advancement. With the invention of the car, the […]
Move more in 2024
How has the start to your year been? I have mentioned in emails before that I am not big on the new year, new me thing, but I also understand why people use the new year as a turning point. What I want to encourage you, no matter whether you are making changes at this […]
Take time for reflection BEFORE setting new goals
It can be very easy at this time of year to get caught up in what you want next year to look like… BEFORE you do that, can you take a pause to reflect on the year just gone by? I was a chronic overachiever who never took time to celebrate (or even acknowledge) anything […]
Mindset Matters
Are you tired of feeling frustrated and exhausted, constantly battling with your health? Well, I’ve got something special just for you! I created The Healing Rebel Mastery to guide women like you on a journey of prioritising your health and making positive changes NOW. It’s time to reclaim your vitality and experience the joy of […]
The toxic messaging in the fitness industry
In the fitness and well-being industry, the prevalent messaging often takes a toll on mental and physical health. Promises like ‘Drop a dress size’ or ‘Lose X lbs in X days’ are frequently used to market weight loss and fitness programs. However, adhering to these strict rules doesn’t always guarantee success. What happens if the […]
Move more in 2024 – Pilates for beginners
📢 Exciting Announcement! 📢 Hey ladies! I have some incredible news to share with you all! Introducing my brand new 7-week Pilates for Beginners course! Are you tired of feeling stiff and achy? Do you want to improve your posture and connect with your body on a deeper level? Look no further! This course is […]