Category: resilience

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From Inner Critic to Ally

This is the best present you can give yourself! This short talk explores the subtle – and often invisible – ways we respond to our own mistakes, stress, and pressure. Even high-performing people seem to push themselves through criticism, guilt, or self-punishment without realising the toll it takes on their resilience. In this session, we look at the neuroscience of motivation, why reward-based approaches strengthen the nervous system, and how people can shift from self-pressure to self-support. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to recognise your inner patterns, choose healthier responses, and build a kinder, more sustainable relationship with yourself. It’s about becoming your own ally – not your own obstacle. Continue reading From Inner Critic to Ally

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How to Improve your Gut Health: Where Science Meets Story

We often talk about trusting our gut as if it’s a metaphor for instinct – but in truth, our gut has a great deal to say about who we are and how we feel. The more scientists study the gut–brain connection, the clearer it becomes that digestion isn’t just a biological process. It’s a mirror of our inner world: our history, our stress, our resilience, and even our sense of safety. Continue reading How to Improve your Gut Health: Where Science Meets Story

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Self-Compassion: The Healing That Begins with Understanding Yourself

We often hear about the importance of self-compassion – of being kinder to ourselves in moments of struggle. But real compassion is rooted in self-understanding. It is not simply repeating kind words or forcing optimism, but instead listening deeply to what your body and mind are telling you, and then responding with care. Continue reading Self-Compassion: The Healing That Begins with Understanding Yourself

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Fuel for the Soul: Why Purpose Builds Resilience

There’s a reason why people with a strong sense of purpose seem to bend, not break. When life throws its worst – grief, setbacks, stress, uncertainty – it’s often not strength or strategy that keeps us afloat. It’s meaning. Having a purpose is like having a compass during a storm. It doesn’t always make the journey easier, but it helps you keep going — especially when the path is unclear. Continue reading Fuel for the Soul: Why Purpose Builds Resilience