Why all or nothing keeps you stuck (and what to do instead)
Most of us have said some version of this to ourselves: “I’ve blown it now… I’ll start again on Monday.”“I’ll get back on track after this busy week.”“Tomorrow will be...
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What is stress actually costing you?
Think back to the last time you felt truly relaxed. Can you remember how it felt? Now, contrast that with a moment of high stress – your heart racing, mind...
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5 ways to recover your inner spark
There are seasons in life when our spark feels bright and effortless. Then there are seasons when it flickers. Sometimes the dimming happens slightly, almost quietly, as if the light...
Pesto Noodle Salad with Chicken
Ingredients: For the chicken: 600g (1 ¼ pound) boneless skinless chicken breast, free range or organic ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped ¼ cup fresh coriander (cilantro), finely chopped 1...
Dr Libby’s reflections on injectables
We live in a world where it can feel as though there’s a “fix” for every wrinkle, every line, every perceived “imperfection”. Injectables have become so normalised that people are...
Why your skin reacts in summer (and what it’s trying to tell you)
If your skin tends to flare, redden, itch, sting or break out the moment summer arrives, please know you’re not alone. I hear from so many people who say things...
Gentle detoxification support that doesn’t mean saying no to life
When we hear the word detox, many people picture restriction – green juices, long lists of foods you “can’t” have, or a kind of temporary penance for living. But supporting...
Winter, hormones and your mood: The hidden connection
It’s no surprise that when our hormones seem to have a mind of their own, our emotional health can take a significant hit. During winter – when sunlight hours are...
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your iron levels?
You might be doing all the “right things” – eating nourishing food, taking your supplements, even prioritising rest – but still find yourself dragging through the day. Your energy is...
The Science and Impact of Rushing
When I wrote Rushing Woman’s Syndrome in 2011, it was born from a growing concern I couldn’t ignore. After more than 16 years in clinical practice, I had started to...
What else could be behind your perimenopause symptoms?
What else could be behind your perimenopause symptoms? Fatigue. Anxiety. Brain fog. Heavy periods. Poor sleep. More body fat, less energy. Sound familiar? These are some of the most commonly...
How your health history can shape your perimenopause experience
Perimenopause has become the go-to explanation for symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, body fat increases, heavy periods and anxiety for women aged between about 38 and 55. And while this...
Feeling off during perimenopause?
In recent years, perimenopause has finally entered the public conversation – and rightly so. But as awareness has grown, so too has the tendency to blame it for just about...
The risk factors for the development of iron deficiency in kids
Iron plays a crucial role in a child’s development – supporting brain growth, energy production, immune strength, and the transport of oxygen throughout the body. Yet despite its importance, iron...
Teen girls, tired all the time? It could be iron.
Fatigue, brain fog, anxious feelings, heavy periods, pale skin, hair loss. For too many teenage girls, these symptoms are chalked up to hormones, stress or just “growing up”. But a...
Iron and metabolism: could it be the missing link?
Have you ever felt like something’s just… off? You’re nourishing yourself, moving your body, staying hydrated, even working on getting more sleep – but your energy still flatlines by mid-afternoon...
Low mood, anxious? Low iron could be part of the picture.
Iron is essential for the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine (which supports motivation and focus), serotonin (which contributes to contentment) and GABA (your brain’s natural calming agent). When iron...