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How we think about things affects how we feel about them, and how we feel influences our motivation and the actions we take, or don’t take. Therefore in order to feel motivated to do anything, it helps to get our thinking aligned first. This is coaching, CBT, and hypnotherapy in a nutshell. Understanding that our natural motivations move us away from things that are unpleasant, potentially...

My friend James became ill and died in a very short space of time. It was less than three months from when he first started complaining about being tired and feeling pain in his belly til his funeral last Monday. In that time I consulted with him as a herbalist, and also phoned and visited him as a friend. We didn’t know the extent of his illness at the beginning, I only knew from his blood test...

Trauma from deeply disturbing or painful life events can cause long lasting damage to the physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of an individual. When trauma happens in childhood, the imprint left on the child’s psyche can continue playing out into adulthood. The effects of trauma can manifest in individuals in ways such as a lack of confidence, low self-esteem, or low self-worth.  In my...

Over the last five years, art and creativity have become a refuge for me—giving me space to escape the noise and chaos of daily life and connect with something deeper. One of the most common reasons I make art is that it serves as a mindfulness practice. When I sit down to paint or draw, my mind begins to settle, and the constant stream of mental chatter fades into the background. As I focus on...