Welcome to Healthy Reads. This is where I share what I’ve learned in years of coaching about eating well and feeling better: nutrition, stress and burnout, sleep, hormones and menopause, healthy habits and simple ways to relax. Every article is based on science and written for real life, so you get clear steps you can start using today. No fads, no guilt and no extremes. Pick a topic below, or simply start reading.

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Why Joy Is the Ultimate Brain Boost

Joy feels lovely, and it does more than that: it helps you think more clearly, remember better and feel closer to the people around you. Here is how to invite more of it into an ordinary week.

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Why and how you should make a vision board

A vision board puts what you long for where you can see it every day. Here is why that helps, and how to make your own in ten simple steps, with scissors, glue and a quiet afternoon.

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Homemade candles for your health

Candlelight calms you, scent touches your memories, and making something with your hands quietens a busy mind. Here is how to turn leftover candle ends into new candles, step by step, with the safety points to keep in mind.