The Lost Art of Convalescing: Invest in your future health by learning to say no. Author: Sophie Barrett In today’s fast-paced world, the idea of “resting when you’re ill” seems almost foreign, something our grandmothers might have done but certainly not us. Modern society often encourages us to push through illness and ignore the signs […]
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Learning to listen to your Body By Sophie Barrett, SheWell’s Holistic Director In today’s fast-paced world, many of us have lost touch with the signals our bodies are constantly sending us. From a persistent headache to digestive issues or that nagging feeling of fatigue, we often push through, numbing or ignoring these signs instead of […]
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A Guide to Naturopathic Principles and What to Expect in a SheWell Naturopathic Consultation by SheWell Holistic Health Director, Sophie Barrett. In the fast-paced, modern world, we often forget that our bodies are highly intelligent, self-regulating systems designed to heal themselves when given the right support. This belief is central to naturopathic medicine, which embraces […]
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I can’t bounce back! Things I wish I knew when becoming a mother. By Sophie Ghavidel Motherhood is often depicted in a way that highlights joy, love, and a beautiful sense of peace and fulfillment. And modern mothers are told endlessly that they must magically ‘bounce back’ to how they were before childbirth, placing unrealistic […]
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Introduction: The postpartum period, often referred to as the “fourth trimester,” is a critical time of recovery and adjustment for new mothers. After the physical demands of pregnancy and childbirth, your body needs time to heal, and your focus shifts to caring for your newborn. Having the right postpartum essentials can make this transition smoother, […]
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Introduction: Bringing a new life into the world is often described as one of the most joyful and meaningful experiences a woman can have, a sacred and fulfilling rite of passage. Instagram is filled with seemingly well-rested, confident and beautiful mothers effortlessly nurturing their child and an often used narrative is ‘my life began when […]
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What led you to holistic health? Was there a moment on your personal journey that you struggled with and found that your current area of expertise could help you and others? I remember very clearly the moment I started my holistic health journey. It was in 2019 and came to a breaking point. As Pema Chodren’s […]
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We often think of motherhood as an instinctive and inevitable connection created through the entirely natural process of carrying a child and giving birth. But is that love exclusive to biological mums? Spoiler alert: absolutely not. Let’s start by rejecting the idea that you need to have given birth to be a ‘legitimate’ mother. Yes, […]
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The path to parenthood isn’t always simple, and can become a long and complicated journey, full of emotional ups and downs. And for some, the challenge of infertility can be a silent struggle that risks eroding a couple’s deep-seated hope of building a family – not to mention shared finances. As you and your partner […]
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Ah, the late twenties and thirties. A prime time for dodging invasive questions about your relationship status and fertility. You’re scrolling through your social media feed, minding your own business, when suddenly, bam! Another pregnancy announcement pops up, accompanied by maternal photoshoots and gender reveal fiestas. Meanwhile, you’re over here perfecting your solo brunch game […]