How I protect my calm and sleep – especially when life is full
There are times in the year when my diary looks ambitious. Travel, writing, filming, family; the kind of weeks where the mind could very easily stay switched on long after...
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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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Why magnesium matters for women’s health more than you think
From the first menstrual cycles of adolescence through pregnancy, motherhood, perimenopause and menopause, magnesium is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions that influence how a woman feels each day. It...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 levels...
Always tired? It might not just be your lifestyle
When I support thyroid health, I look through three key lenses: biochemical, nutritional, and emotional. From a nutritional perspective, several nutrients play a vital role – there’s iodine, which is...
How to support yourself nutritionally when recovering from burnout
Burnout feels like hitting a wall – emotionally, physically and mentally. It’s not just weariness after a long day; it feels like a complete system shutdown after a prolonged presence...
The hidden battle: understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
By Jenny Brooks, Senior Practitioner at The Dr Libby Clinic. In modern life, where the pace rarely slows, the term “exhaustion” has been casually woven into our daily lexicon. Yet,...
The undeniable link between thyroid hormones, energy & metabolic rate
When it comes to the thyroid gland, most people’s understanding is often limited to its influence on weight – an oversimplification of its critical role in our wellbeing. This small,...
Nutritional investigations for fatigue
Fatigue—you know the feeling. You drag yourself out of bed despite getting enough hours of sleep, and find yourself relying on caffeine to get you through the day. No matter...