6th April 2026

How to protect your peace while staying politically aware

"Reality is the leading cause of stress for those in touch with it," and the state of the world is utterly frightful right now, but we can't afford to look away. Needing a break from the news isn't a reason not to care about what's in it. I’ve written a blog on protecting your mental wellbeing without checking out completely.

11th March 2026

Mental health advocacy toolkit

There's so much we can do to help destigmatise mental health and support others who are struggling. But "so much" can feel scary and overwhelming. Here's a toolkit to help you.

15th February 2026

The mental load

This piece unpacks why my lived experience doesn't disqualify my voice, it strengthens it. And why living authentically, without fear of judgment, is advocacy in itself.

5th January 2026

The power of pause: micro rituals for a mental reset

Looking for a secret weapon for staying grounded when life gets loud? These tiny interventions (micro rituals) can changed how you move through stressful days.

10th February 2026

Are they over-diagnosing or being underhanded?

Is mental health being over-diagnosed, or is the system being underhanded? In this piece, I explore the welfare cuts agenda behind the "over-diagnosis" narrative and why ADHD – the supposed poster child – is actually under-treated.

8th December 2025

Redundancy: breaking the bank and the spirit

Losing a job isn’t just about losing a payslip. It can mean losing routine, identity and confidence. Here I explore how redundancy collides with mental health challenges, what we can do about it, and how employers and recruiters can help.

17th January 2026

“Don’t build a shrine for people who treat you like shit”.

The average adult holds onto seven grudges. But the art of letting go takes practice and self-compassion. This piece explores the ramifications of rumination and the things I'm doing to free myself from the mental torment.

1st December 2025

Words matter: rethinking our language around mental health

Words are powerful. They can hurt, but they can also heal. It's crucial, when speaking about mental health, that we consider the language we're using. I explore that in this blog.

2nd December 2025

Why I think your thumbs up emoji means you’re mad at me, and other things my brain does

The humble thumbs‑up emoji. Innocent to most, unsettling to me. Here’s a peek inside the thought spirals it sparks in a woman that's often on the edge.

19th November 2025

Who gets to be ‘well’? Race, class, and the wellness industry

It's National Self-Care Week 2025. And while wellness shouldn’t be a luxury, it's clear that it's limited to a particular demographic. This piece unpacks how race and class shape access – and how we can change it.

Lush Cosmetics • 29th October 2025

Beauty, reframed: revisiting my 2018 essay in the age of AI

If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, what happens when the lens itself is distorted? Revisiting a seven-year-old piece on beauty standards in the AI era.

7th October 2025

Representation of BPD in media

BPD is often misunderstood and misjudged, cast in shadows and stereotypes. This piece shines a light on the damage of media tropes, and why thoughtful representation can make all the difference.

7th October 2025

BPD 101

Borderline personality disorder is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions – often misrepresented, misdiagnosed and misjudged. This piece sums it up, and offers insight into the support available.

1st October 2025

Tarot reading: 22 books to match the major arcana

The major arcana is a symbolic narrative. Each card represents a universal experience or power that influences life – just like novels often can.

26th September 2025

Full (mental health) disclosure: why it still feels like a risky move at work

A Mind report found that only 14% of people feel comfortable disclosing to a potential or current employer. To create safety and trust, workplaces need to do more.

25th September 2025

The magic of quiet ritual

Twilight walks. Tarot. Colour-coded bookshelves. Just a few of the quiet rituals that bring me back to myself when everything around me feels out of control.

22nd September 2025

Navigating the space between the art and the artist

Can we separate the art from the artist? This blog explores the cognitive dissonance people experience when deciding if they can (or should) engage with work by artists who are found to cause harm.

21st September 2025

Breaking silence and stigma: a reading list for mental health awareness

Who doesn’t love a listicle? Especially when it’ll add to your TBR pile.
This blog's packed with books I’d recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about mental health conditions, treatment, and recovery.

21st September 2025

Less care, more control: unpacking inequalities in the UK’s mental health system

The mental health system in the UK isn’t broken; it was built on unequal foundations. If you’re Black or brown, the path to mental health support is often paved with barriers and bias.

21st September 2025

Rewriting your inner dialogue: a Copywriter’s take on self-talk

As a writer, whose spent years crafting copy for brands, I know the power of words. But when it comes to my own inner dialogue? Let’s just say the tone needs work. So I’m trying to rewrite it.