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The Gift of Stillness: Finding Mindfulness as Winter Approaches
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, nature offers us a profound invitation. Trees shed their leaves, animals prepare for hibernation, and the earth itself seems to slow its rhythm. Winter, in its quiet way, asks us to do something that feels increasingly countercultural in our fast-paced world: to pause. There's a particular wisdom in aligning ourselves with the seasons rather than resisting them. While summer encourages expansion and activity, winter calls us i
Julie Marvin
Dec 35 min read


The Ripple Effect: Why Small Acts of Kindness Matter More Than Ever
November 13th marks a special day on the global calendar: World Kindness Day. It's an international observance dedicated to celebrating and promoting kindness in all its forms. Today, as we celebrate World Kindness Day, it's worth pausing to consider something remarkable: kindness is one of the few things in this world that multiplies when we give it away. In a time when headlines often feel heavy and divisions seem deep, kindness can feel almost revolutionary. But here's t
Julie Marvin
Nov 134 min read


It's Time to Talk: Men's Mental Health Matters
November marks Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, a vital opportunity to shine a light on an issue that affects thousands of men across the UK yet remains too often hidden behind closed doors. Whilst conversations about mental health have opened up in recent years, many men still struggle in silence, held back by outdated expectations and the fear of appearing weak. The truth is this: reaching out isn't weakness. It's one of the bravest things a man can do. The Reality We F
Julie Marvin
Nov 55 min read


Effective Menopause Symptom Relief with Reiki
Menopause is a profound transition, a natural passage that invites us to slow down, listen deeply, and nurture ourselves with kindness. As the body shifts and changes, it often brings with it a variety of symptoms that can feel overwhelming or unsettling. I have found that Reiki, a gentle and compassionate healing practice, offers a soothing balm for this journey. It helps to restore balance, ease discomfort, and reconnect us with our inner calm. In this space, I want to shar
Julie Marvin
Oct 314 min read


Embracing Menopause: A Journey of Self-Compassion
Menopause is one of life's most profound transitions, yet it often unfolds in silence. During World Menopause Awareness Month, we have an opportunity not only to raise awareness but also to fundamentally shift how we relate to ourselves during this transformative time. At the heart of navigating menopause with grace lies a powerful practice: self-compassion. Understanding the Inner Critic During Menopause When hot flashes interrupt important meetings, when brain fog makes you
Julie Marvin
Oct 264 min read


Finding Calm in the Change: How Pause and Mindfulness Can Support Your Menopause Journey
Menopause is one of life's most profound transitions, yet it often arrives with a whirlwind of physical and emotional changes that can leave us feeling untethered. Hot flashes, sleep disruptions, mood swings, and brain fog are just a few of the symptoms that millions of women navigate during this time. But what if, amid all this change, there was a gentle anchor we could return to? What if the simple act of pausing, of bringing mindful awareness to our experience, could offer
Julie Marvin
Oct 223 min read


Finding Your Calm: Navigating Menopause with Grace and Compassion
October marks World Menopause Awareness Month, a time to open conversations about a transition that affects half the population yet often remains shrouded in silence. If you're experiencing menopause, know that you're not alone in this journey, and that finding moments of calm amid the changes is not only possible but essential. Understanding the Storm Before the Calm Menopause brings a unique constellation of experiences: hot flashes that arrive without warning, sleep that b
Julie Marvin
Oct 203 min read


Embracing the Change: How Lifestyle Medicine Can Transform Your Menopause Journey
Menopause is often portrayed as something to simply endure, a collection of symptoms to manage with medication and patience. But what if we reimagined this transition as an opportunity? An invitation to realign our daily choices with what our bodies truly need during this profound stage of life? This is where lifestyle medicine comes in, offering a compassionate and evidence-based approach that places your everyday choices at the heart of managing menopause symptoms and enhan
Julie Marvin
Oct 163 min read


The Hidden Face of Menopause: Symptoms No One Talks About
October marks World Menopause Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on an experience that affects roughly half the world's population. While hot flashes and night sweats dominate most conversations about menopause, countless women navigate a constellation of lesser-known symptoms that can be bewildering, isolating, and sometimes frightening, simply because no one prepared them for what was coming. Beyond the Hot Flash When we think of menopause, our minds typically conjure
Julie Marvin
Oct 115 min read


The Hidden Crisis: Eating Disorders During Menopause
For Menopause Awareness Month When we think about eating disorders, we often picture young women in their teens and twenties. But there's a growing crisis that deserves our attention: the rise of eating disorders during menopause and midlife. As we observe Menopause Awareness Month, it's crucial to shine a light on this overlooked intersection of mental health and women's ageing. The Perfect Storm Menopause brings a cascade of physical and emotional changes that can create th
Julie Marvin
Oct 63 min read


Mental Health, Menopause & Reiki: Finding Balance During the Transition
October marks World Menopause Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on an experience that affects half the population yet remains shrouded in silence and misunderstanding. While hot flashes and night sweats often dominate the conversation around menopause, there’s another dimension that deserves equal attention: mental health. The Hidden Impact: Menopause and Mental Wellbeing Menopause is far more than a physical transition. The hormonal shifts that occur during perimenopa
Julie Marvin
Oct 34 min read


What to Expect in an Energy Healing Session
When I first considered booking an energy healing session, I felt a gentle curiosity mixed with a touch of uncertainty. What would it feel like? How might it help me? If you find yourself wondering the same, I invite you to journey with me through the calming and nurturing world of energy healing. Together, we will explore what unfolds during a session, the energy healing benefits that ripple through your being, and how this gentle practice can support your path to holistic w
Julie Marvin
Sep 304 min read


Finding Your Way Back to You: Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish (And How Reiki Can Help)
For the Woman Who Gives Everyone Else Her Energy—Except Herself You know that feeling when you're running on empty, yet somehow still managing to keep everyone else's cup full? When your phone battery gets more attention than your own energy levels? If you're nodding along, you're not alone. Millions of women are living this reality every single day. We juggle careers, families, aging parents, and countless responsibilities while our own wellbeing quietly slips to the bottom
Julie Marvin
Sep 264 min read


Discover the Benefits of Angelic Reiki Healing
When I first encountered the gentle art of healing through angelic energy, I felt an immediate sense of calm wash over me. It was as if a soft light had been cast upon my worries, inviting me to breathe deeply and trust in the process of restoration. This experience opened my heart to the profound ways in which energy can nurture us, and I want to share with you the beautiful journey of angelic Reiki benefits that can gently guide you toward balance and peace. Embracing the A
Julie Marvin
Sep 234 min read


A space where you can finally put yourself first, without guilt, without judgement, without having to be 'on' for anyone else ...
You know that feeling when everyone needs something from you at the same time? Being the central point for your family, friends and work needs and demands can make finding space for yourself seem nearly impossible and selfish, as you juggle others' needs and your own feelings of guilt Do you recall the last time someone asked how YOU are and truly waited for an honest answer? Not just 'fine,' 'busy,' or 'managing,' but how you genuinely feel. How your body feels, what is weig
Julie Marvin
Sep 211 min read
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