Anorexia, low self-esteem, and a need for approval and acceptance, led Laura into a series of dismal, meaningless encounters. Now, on the road back to health and with a loving partner by her side, she is discovering that taking your time can be truly liberating…
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Whether it's through mindfulness, therapy, nutrition or exercise. Fitting self-care into your lifestyle is an essential part of modern life
Tom Green Pens a Letter to Other Men Living with Body Image Anxieties
Falling into the comparison trap of seeing people in mainstream media, and then feeling disheartened with our own appearance, is something so many of us can relate to. In this personal letter to other men out there, Kiss radio presenter Tom Green shares his advice for owning who you are…
How to overcome your fear of flying
Is a terror of taking to the skies holding you back from travelling? You’re certainly not alone, but help is available. Here we explore how to overcome this common phobia, and the role hypnotherapy can play in it...…
Louise Pentland Opens Up About Bereavement and The Importance of Gratitude
In the world of vlogging, Louise Pentland is at the head of her pack. Her videos have clocked up more than 237.4 million views, and this year she was hailed the UK’s most influential mother. Here, Louise opens up about bereavement and spreading the important message of never giving up…
Meet the Team of Brave Women Using Football to Change Lives
30 teams from across Europe will meet today in Copenhagen to campaign for issues of global importance. Only, they won’t be using words. They’ll be using their feet - on the football pitch…
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
Body dysmorphic disorder is a condition affecting around one in 50 people, but how much do you know about BDD? To find out more, we speak to the charity at the heart of the movement to raise awareness for the condition, and the people who have been there themselves…
Toy Like Me: Thinking outside the toy box
Around 8% of children in the UK are disabled, and yet the toys they play with rarely reflect their experiences. Toy Like Me is the campaign calling on toy makers to improve the diversity of their products…
Ruby Wax: 8 life-changing moments
Comedian and writer Ruby Wax spent years in the grip of depression – but mindfulness changed everything. Now she is a champion for mental health, and here reveals the key life moments that shaped her way of thinking……
4 Inspirational Stories from This Year's London Marathon
Last year, more than 40,000 people took part in the London Marathon. Over the years, hundreds of millions of pounds has been raised for charities. So what inspires people to take on the gruelling 26.2 miles?…