Wellness blog

I had the great pleasure this week to be invited to speak at the Shine Festival to talk on topics close to my heart and, ahem, Vulva 😆  The atmosphere was electric! Organised by shona.ie the three-day Shine festival was put together in honour of International Day of the Girl. Some 1200 4th year schoolgirls gathered to listen to hundreds of Irelands most inspirational women share their wisdom to tomorrow’s women- a kind of mentorship in action (and sequins!) I was so delighted to be asked to speak to the next generation of young women who, I hope, will feel...

We’re So Busy & Moving Less  As we age we tend to move less. It’s natural right? When we were kids we were always running around in playgrounds, up and down the hallways. But our jobs, physical capacity, urban living, Netflix or habits have made us used to sitting around more.     Instead of taking the stairs we take the lift. The local shops, now replaced by big supermarkets are usually farther away and so we usually drive.     Those missing little pieces of daily movement add up. And we’re paying for it with our health.    How Much Do...

😋 Want Something QUICK and DELICIOUS?   Something Easy To Make and Easy on Your Wallet Too?  Yes! Yes!    This roast sweet potato & avo smash serves a great meal time idea- for lunch or dinner. It packs a punch in MACROs (What? MACROS are just the nutrients that our body needs in large amounts, specifically carbohydrates, fats and protein)... good fats and good carbohydrates.   🛑 Wait, I hear you say, aren’t we supposed to be avoiding carbs?   No. NOT ALL CARBS ARE BAD! We need carbohydrates for energy.   We just need to choose complex unprocessed carbs.   Think whole foods...

Remember When You Were Able To Sleep The WHOLE Night...?  Those were the days when you’d tumble into bed and sleep… sometimes till noon!  Those days are long gone now. Sometimes it’s a miracle if I get into bed before midnight only to peel my eyes open when the alarm goes off, what FEELS like, five minutes later! The truth of the matter is:  we aren’t getting enough sleep.     Why You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep  We are all living busier lives, even compared to our parent’s generation. Sleep is serious business too. Some celebs and influencers are showing up...