When I think about roots and earth for adopted people, I recognise how complex these words can be, especially for those adopted in the closed‑adoption era. For most people, roots come from family lines, familiar stories, and the ground they were born into. But for adoptees, the architecture begins with a severance and a forced reconnection.

As a Nutritional Therapist, a key focus of my work is identifying and reducing or resolving the ‘root causes’ of my clients’ symptoms or health conditions. Lately, I’ve noticed the term ‘root causes’ being used more frequently, particularly on social media and across a variety of therapy-based services. So, I thought it would be helpful to explain this approach, how it differs from other health services, and how it can help you. I’ll also share what this looks like in m

I actively encourage my students to embrace the wobble and the experience of falling.  When we strip away the weight of perfectionism, we wobble together. Falling out of a pose provides information because it puts your body in honest conversation with gravity and reveals capability

One of the simplest resources we all have to hand is also one of the most powerful: our breath. We can make use of this tool whenever and wherever we are, to help bring us back into the present, to feel grounded and connected.