Wellness Blog
Smiles Through The Miles – My Cardiff Half Marathon Story
Smiles Through the Miles - My Cardiff Half Marathon Story Yesterday was one of those days I’ll never forget.The Cardiff Half Marathon 2025 (my ninth one) and a reminder of why I love running, community, and the feeling of being well and able. The day started...
Race Week at the Cardiff Half – Protecting Your Energy
This Sunday I’ll be lining up for my ninth Cardiff Half Marathon. Every year feels special, but this one has even more meaning for me. I’m running in memory of Elizabeth Madge, my primary school and Sunday school teacher, and one of the most inspirational women I’ve...
Hidden Beliefs, Hard Truths, and Healing
(Shared on World Suicide Prevention Day) Today is World Suicide Prevention Day - a day that raises awareness of mental health struggles and reminds us all that even in our darkest moments, there is hope. For me, this feels deeply personal. Because in my darkest...
A Week Of Firsts
This past week has been packed with milestones both personal and professional. As I sit here reflecting, I feel grateful, proud, and just a little bit tired! It began with the first of September, a fresh start. Then came the first day back at school for my boys with...
September Reset: From Holiday Highs to Fresh Beginnings
September always feels a little like January to me - a fresh start, a reset, and a chance to step into something new. But it can also feel overwhelming. For many, this time of year means the start of a new school year, heading off to college or university, or simply...
Climbing Snowdon: A Dream, A Challenge, and a Lesson in Never Giving Up
This week I ticked something off my bucket list that has been a dream of mine all my life - climbing Snowdon. I’ve lived in Wales all my life, and as a proud Welsh woman, reaching the summit of our highest mountain has always been an ambition close to my heart. This...
From Lonely to Connected: My Journey to Finding Community
For a while, I felt lost. After leaving One2One and starting to work from home, I found myself in a strange place - one where I had more freedom, yes, but also more silence. And not the peaceful kind. The isolating kind. I realised I was missing something I couldn’t...
Why Posture Matters More Than You Think
In a world where we sit more than we move, posture has quietly become one of the biggest health concerns of modern life. Whether it’s hours spent at a desk, scrolling on a phone, or behind the wheel, how we hold our bodies throughout the day can either support us or...
What Advice Would I Give My Younger Self: Feel Better, Not Just Look Better
This month is a very special month for The Wellness Journey Podcast as we celebrate our first birthday and launch Season 5 which is all about life lessons. This season is completely different from any other as we are joined by exceptional individuals sharing their...
Movement Is a Gift—Don’t Wait Until It’s Taken Away
Over the years, I’ve witnessed hundreds of people who’ve lost their ability to move due to injury, illness or disease—for some, their lives changed forever in an instant. And it’s taught me one thing: Voluntary movement is a gift. Independence is a gift. To be able to...