Gatekeeping can take many forms, but generally refers to the act of limiting a person’s access to something, be it a community, a label or even a diagnosis, because they don’t live up to certain standards set by those already initiated…
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LIFESTYLE
Whether it's through mindfulness, therapy, nutrition or exercise. Fitting self-care into your lifestyle is an essential part of modern life
Are Extreme Sports Good for Our Mental Health?
Studies have shown that a rush of adrenaline has the power to kick-start our psyche, and the discipline required to take part in “extreme sports” lead us to find peaceful, mindful moments.…
Chidera Eggerue On Being Your True Self, and Why #saggyboobsmatter
Chidera Eggerue is a modern-day philosopher and self-help advocate. Known as The Slumflower to her more than 220,000 social media followers, she inspired women around the globe to recognise their self-worth…
Loving the Skin I’m In: Natalie’s story
Having spent her life coming to terms with the skin condition vitiligo, Natalie Ambersley discovered a new type of treatment that transformed her confidence in herself, and her appreciation for the story her skin reveals…
The Future After Abuse: Christine’s story
Against the glittering backdrop of the diamond trade, author and serial entrepreneur Christine Clayfield suffered shocking mental and physical abuse. But what could have left her broken, only fuelled her resolution to change her life, and the lives of others…
10 Brands to Start your Cruelty Free Journey
Whether you’re doing it for the animals, the environment, or for the excess of incredible, game-changing natural ingredients that often go into these products, choosing cruelty-free allows you to shop guilt-free without sacrificing on the must-haves…
Moya Angela: Leaving it at the stage door
From a role in The Lion King to the semi-finals of America’s Got Talent, and over the pond to play Effie in Dreamgirls on the West End, Moya Angela’s power-vocals speak for themselves. Here we talk mental health support for actors and getting through the bad days…
Lady Gaga on Mental Health and the Real Stefani Germanotta
On stage, and on screen, Lady Gaga exudes the kind of outlandish confidence befitting of the woman so intent on taking up David Bowie’s mantle. But behind the million-dollar productions and lavish outfits, the real Stefani Germanotta remains wracked in a constant battle against herself…
The Truth About Hypnotherapy: What really happens in the therapy room?
Sorting fact from fiction when it comes to hypnotherapy…