Last week I was told that my thyroid is now underactive. Not welcome news, but it does explain what I’m currently experiencing. Eighteen months ago,
Illness forced an unexpected pause in my life, but within that pause I rediscovered purpose. Over the past year I navigated Graves’ disease, therapy and personal challenges while completing my MA dissertation, running a half marathon and contributing to a published book chapter.
I’ve recently returned from an amazing six-day wellness retreat in Marrakesh. What an experience. Truly one of the best of my life. It ticked so
One year ago, I experienced a relapse of Graves’ disease — an autoimmune condition I had first faced three years earlier. The relapse was brutal.
This is my fifth year walking a stretch of the South West Coast Path – a trail sometimes referred to as The Salt Path. That phrase
Six weeks into my 10-week health project, I’ve made real progress with VO₂ max and strength—but reducing body fat and mastering bodyweight moves remains a challenge. Here’s an honest look at the wins, struggles, and lessons learned along the way.
A healthy body fat percentage, endurance, strength, and mobility—these are the foundations of living a purposeful, enjoyable, and active life. But ironically, life itself often
My initial reflection of 2024 would be ‘bring on 2025’. A relapse of Graves’ Disease in the closing months of the year and a challenge
Health is everything. Having faced serious health challenges twice before, I’m deeply aware of how precious it is. In 2015, I underwent open-heart surgery. Afterward,
Last week I walked another section of the South West Coast Path. Back in 2021 just as we were emerging from lockdown, my friend Jill
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