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The “Hot Womb” Letdown: What No One Tells You About the Physical Crash After IVF

The “Hot Womb” Letdown: What No One Tells You About the Physical Crash After IVF

Welcome to the physical letdown after egg retrieval or embryo transfer, one of the most under-discussed experiences in the IVF journey...

The Emotional Side of IVF: Holding On When Hope Feels Fragile

The Emotional Side of IVF: Holding On When Hope Feels Fragile

IVF was never just a medical procedure for me, it was a battlefield of hope and heartbreak...

The Real Cost of IVF: What No One Tells You About the Financial Side of Fertility Treatment

The Real Cost of IVF: What No One Tells You About the Financial Side of Fertility Treatment

If you’re starting IVF or even considering it, this is the financial landscape you deserve to understand, fully...

The Nervous System, Hormones, and the Herb That Helped Me Cope: A Deep Dive Into Lemon Balm & Mental Health Repair

The Nervous System, Hormones, and the Herb That Helped Me Cope: A Deep Dive Into Lemon Balm & Mental Health Repair

Mental health is almost always viewed through a neurochemical lens, a serotonin problem, a dopamine imbalance, a need for cognitive behavioural strategies. But for women, mental health is also a hormonal co...

A Guide for Partners After Miscarriage: Healing Male Grief

A Guide for Partners After Miscarriage: Healing Male Grief

Miscarriage is not only a mother’s story. It is a partner’s story too.

Adaptogens Explained: The Science, the Stress, and the Rituals That Work for Us

Adaptogens Explained: The Science, the Stress, and the Rituals That Work for Us

Adaptogens aren’t just labels on a supplement jar to us, they’ve become part of the rhythm of how we cope, recover, and show up every day...

How I Learned Mental Health Lives in the Body

How I Learned Mental Health Lives in the Body

Real wellness isn’t about muscling through or “getting back to normal.” It’s about listening, softening, and letting go of what you’ve been carrying.

How to Look After Your Boobs and Your Flow During Breastfeeding

How to Look After Your Boobs and Your Flow During Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding isn’t just about how much milk you make. It’s about how well you are held in the process...

Recharging in Small Moments: Micro Self-Care Tips for Working Mums

Recharging in Small Moments: Micro Self-Care Tips for Working Mums

The return to work after having a baby isn’t just logistical, it’s deeply emotional...

Becoming New: The Silent, Beautiful Work of Postpartum Growth

Becoming New: The Silent, Beautiful Work of Postpartum Growth

There’s this moment, somewhere in the postpartum blur, when you realise it’s not just your body that’s changed, you have too.

When Thyroid Issues Trigger Depression or Anxiety: Understanding the Gland-Mind Link

When Thyroid Issues Trigger Depression or Anxiety: Understanding the Gland-Mind Link

It’s easy to assume that low mood or persistent anxiety is “just stress” or a chemical imbalance in the brain.

Dopamine, Diet, and Mental Clarity: Your Questions Answered by Dr. Corrinne Giles

Dopamine, Diet, and Mental Clarity: Your Questions Answered by Dr. Corrinne Giles

If you’re struggling with mood, motivation, or energy, don’t ignore it. Sometimes the issue is as simple as adjusting your habits, but other times it may signal an underlying health concern that deserves attention...