Thriving Minds Blog

“Midlife is not a crisis. It’s an unraveling.” – Brené Brown October marked World Menopause Month – a timely reminder to prioritise women’s wellbeing and to normalise conversations about menopause, perimenopause, and midlife transition. Awareness is growing, yet many women still describe a quiet gap between information, empathy, and lived experience. I’ve lost count of […]

“Clinical EFT is a stable and mature method with an extensive evidence base”. – Prof. Peta Stapleton The festive season often brings joy and connection—but for many, it also comes with stress. From financial pressures to end-of-year work deadlines and family dynamics, it’s no surprise that this time of year can feel overwhelming. What if

“The worst loss is always your loss.” – Dr. David Kessler Grief is messy. It’s the death of something—a relationship, a future, a dream—and no two experiences are the same. I’ve faced my own losses, from my mother’s cancer diagnosis to recurrent pregnancy loss and the deaths of family members. As a psychologist, I know how

“Your home should be your sanctuary, the thing that rises up to meet you” Oprah Winfrey A major study across ten European countries found that 75% of people who are happy with their home are also happy in life. Therefore, The Good Home Report by the Happiness Research Institute shows little difference between the feeling