One of the biggest issues for parents of teens is figuring out what’s “normal” teenage behaviour and when their child might need some extra support. I talk to parenting expert, blogger, podcaster and influencer, Helen Wills, about how parents can support teenagers through the many different challenges that they face during adolescence. We also touch on another big issue for midlife mums, which can be just as confusing and challenging as parenting a teenager: noticing the signs of and managing the symptoms of menopause. —- RESOURCES AND LINKS Watch our FREE WORKSHOP “How to Parent A Teenage Bra ..read more

How you act and behave as a parent or carer has a massive influence over your teenager’s attitudes, behaviour and choices. I breakdown why parents are the most important role models for teenagers and how they can be a positive role model in their life. Role modelling works in relation to virtually everything – from how you handle emotions such as frustration and anger, to how you respect and relate to other people, to how you cope with stress and difficulties, to eating patterns and exercise, even to how you look after yourself. --- RESOURCES AND LINKS Watch our FREE WORKSHOP “How to Parent A ..read more

You finally have a few quiet moments to yourself, only to immediately start replaying that negative thought in your mind or worrying whether you’ve got enough time to meet that work deadline next week. Sound familiar? Worrying and overthinking are part of the human experience, but when left unchecked they can take a toll on your well-being, and can even increase your risk of certain mental health conditions. So how can you take control of your thoughts and stop worrying?  I share some simple, science-backed strategies to help you stop overthinking. RESOURCES & LINKS: Discover 12 scien ..read more

The brain use more energy than any other part of the body, and its main fuel source is glucose - a type of sugar derived from the food we eat. What happens to the brain when it is exposed to the excessive amounts of sugar that most people have in their diet? Well - more is definitely not better! I unpack why excessive sugar impairs mood, memory and self-control and how to avoid these dangers by satisfying our sweet tooth. RESOURCES & LINKS: Register for live online workshop --> Brain Foods to Boost Memory   ..read more

Whether you play a musical instrument, are a festival goer or just love listening to your favourite tunes on the radio, many of us instinctively know the effects of music on our mood and energy. But did you know about the huge benefits that playing and listening to music can have for your brain? Today, I breakdown the most important emotional and cognitive benefits of music for brain health and mental health. RESOURCES & LINKS: Discover your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by taking our FREE test. Watch Better Brain, Better You ..read more

Interoception - our sense of the internal state of our body - is not as well known as “outward facing” senses such as sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell, but it’s turning out to be really important for mental health. Our sensitivity to the interoceptive signals coming from the different organs in our body determines our ability to control our emotions. Neuroscience and psychology are developing new techniques that help you “tune in” to your body and alter perception of its interoceptive signals to overcome a host of mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. Listen to this wee ..read more

Stress and anxiety are common experiences for many people. Work, family issues, health concerns, and financial obligations are parts of everyday life that make us more stressed. What’s more some people are more likely to become stressed than others. Minimising the chronic stress of daily life as much as possible is critical for reducing your chances of chronic health conditions like heart disease, anxiety disorders, depression and dementia. So here are 10 science-backed ways to help you the relieve daily stress in your life. Test your risk of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia  Connect w ..read more

The brain is involved in everything we do and, like any other part of the body, it needs to be cared for too. Exercising the brain can improve memory, focus, and daily functionality. Not only will this help your brain health now, it will also help to prevent the development of brain problems as you get older, like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. I breakdown how to incorporate a few simple mental exercises into your daily life to improve your brain health. Test your risk of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia  Connect with us on social: Facebook - Linkedin - Twitter - Instagram ..read more

Are you getting enough sleep? Even if you manage to carve out time in your schedule to get enough sleep, you may have a hard time nodding off, or you may wake up during the night. You’re not the only one! Sleep disruption has become something of a hidden public health epidemic in recent years. You might be surprised to hear that it’s what you’re doing during the daytime that is sabotaging your sleep. Let’s discuss! RESOURCES & LINKS: Free Guide: 12 steps to help you sleep better Connect with us on social: Facebook- Linkedin - Twitter - Instagram Watch Better Brain, Better Yo ..read more

Yoga is a really effective practice for managing the physical and psychological symptoms that women experience during the perimenopause and menopause. Menopause yoga uses specially adapted yoga practices with breathing techniques and mindful meditation exercises to help manage menopausal symptoms. I talk to Menopause Yoga expert and practitioner, Mara Hastings, about the best ways to use yoga and wellbeing to manage your menopause journey. RESOURCES & LINKS: You can find Maria and and her yoga practice on facebook and instagram: Maria Hastings (Instagram)  Bridgford Yoga (Facebook) Do ..read more