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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10 hidden signs of stress, and simple ways to ease it

Stress doesn’t always feel like stress. Here are ten quiet signs your body may be asking you to slow down, and the simple tools I use to calm it.

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Why Self-Compassion Is Key to a Fulfilling Life

Would you speak to a friend the way you speak to yourself? Here’s why self-compassion matters so much, and how to practise it in everyday moments.

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Your body, your story: how to build a kinder relationship with your body and food

Your body has carried you through a lot. Here’s how I help people make peace with their body and with food, gently and one meal at a time.

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Beyond dieting: how to recognise your body’s hunger and fullness cues

After years of rules, many of us no longer know what real hunger feels like. Here’s how to notice your body’s signals again, gently and without pressure.

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Non-Negotiables to Keep Stress at Bay: How to Protect What Keeps You Steady

When life gets busy, the things that keep us steady are the first to go. Here’s how to choose two or three non-negotiables and protect them, kindly.

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Breathe: A Gentle Introduction to Coming Back to Your Breath

Most of us spend the day breathing high and short without noticing. Here’s a gentle introduction to remembering your breath, with one simple practice and a little sticky-note trick.