Living with chronic illness or chronic pain can feel like an endless cycle of loss—loss of independence, identity, or the life you once imagined. These experiences often mirror the grief we feel after losing a loved one, yet they are rarely acknowledged as such. Drawing from Worden's Four Tasks of Mourning, we can learn how to navigate these losses with compassion and purpose.

Discover the strength in vulnerability and the power of sharing your story. I reflect on my personal journey of overcoming hesitation and judgment, and how opening up can inspire healing and connection.

Living with chronic pain can feel like your body has turned against you, leaving you trapped in an isolating cycle of discomfort and despair. This blog explores the deep trauma of chronic pain, its impact on the brain and nervous system, and how it reshapes every aspect of life—physical, emotional, and social. Learn about central sensitisation, the challenges of feeling unseen, and steps you can take to reclaim hope and connection.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, dismissed, or misunderstood in your health journey, trauma-informed therapy might be the compassionate care you’ve been searching for.

In my latest blog, I explore how unaddressed trauma can impact our physical wellbeing and why understanding the mind-body connection is essential to healing.

Have you ever experienced a moment when a sound, smell, or even a passing thought pulls you back into an intense emotional response? You’re not alone. For those of us who carry trauma, these moments—known as triggers—can feel overwhelming and confusing.

In this blog post, I explore the nature of triggers and how they are deeply tied to trauma. Drawing on insights from leading trauma experts like Bessel van der Kolk and Gabor Maté, I dive into why these reactions happen, how our bodies hold onto trauma, and most importantly, how awareness and compassion can guide us towards healing.

In this post, I explore the emotional toll that can accompany a new diagnosis and offer some ways to support yourself as you process this significant change.

The profound impact of endometriosis will be the central focus of a landmark inquiry in South Australia, addressing this widespread and debilitating condition that affects thousands of women in the region. This is more than just a medical issue; it's a matter of justice and equity. It's time for policymakers to understand the full scope of endometriosis and to take meaningful action. I invite you to read my letter to the parliamentary inquiry, which you can find linked below. By engaging with this document, you'll gain insight into the systemic changes needed and how you can support the cause.

Yoga can be a powerful tool for healing from trauma, but how does it do this?

My first blog post…