Conscious Minds Collective

21/08/2026

Well… it’s official! 🏃‍♀️❤️

I GOT IN!!! 😱🎉

I’m running the London Marathon 2027 for ! 🏃‍♀️💚

Honestly, I’m still processing it! 😂

The London Marathon has been on my bucket list for years, and with me turning 50 this year, it feels like the perfect time to finally stop saying “one day” and actually do it.

I’m excited. I’m nervous. I’m probably a little bit mad… and I’m already questioning what my knees are going to think about this decision! 🤣

But I’m also incredibly proud to be doing it for a charity that means so much to me through the work I do with young people.

So… 26.2 miles around London it is! 😬

Bring on the training, the blisters, the tears, the questionable life choices and hopefully an unforgettable day! 😂🏃‍♀️

And yes… I’ll be fundraising along the way, so if you’d like to support me, I’d absolutely love to have you along for the journey. ❤️
And all info is in my bio ✨
LONDON MARATHON 2027… HERE I COME! 🎉🏃‍♀️✨

04/08/2026

I’d like to think they would be held accountable.. but will they ? It’s not the team on the ground day to day supporting our young people it’s the powers that be who have done this. When will failing our children stop

🚨 Trafford’s children’s services have just been rated “Inadequate” by Ofsted — and that should concern every resident. 🚨

Ofsted has found serious failings in Trafford Children’s Services, under Labour, with leaders unable to recognise, prioritise and address key weaknesses. Since the previous inspection a couple of years ago, when services were rated as “Requires Improvement”, most areas have deteriorated significantly.

The report highlights serious concerns, including children being left at risk of harm and vulnerable children being left in unsafe situations for too long.

The report also highlighted that Council leaders and Labour Councillors were so unaware of the dangers Trafford's children were facing that Ofsted had to point them out and bring them to their attention.

But it’s not just children’s services.

Previously the Independent Audit Commission found that, under Labour, “Adult social care had all but collapsed” meaning vulnerable and disabled adults were being failed and neglected.

Under the Conservatives, Trafford's care leaver services were judged as "Outstanding", making them joint highest performing in the country.

We also transformed a failing service, which under Labour was in the worst 10% of the UK, into one of the best performing in the Top 25 with our services rated as “Excellent”.

Labour have destroyed all that and put Trafford’s children at risk. People need to resign or be fired.

31/07/2026

Me and Busta have had the best time. My cup is well and truly full. Busta’s already missing his new furry friends Ted and Wilma, who made him feel so at home. Cornwall, you’ve gone and stolen another piece of my heart ❤️ And none of this would’ve happened without my beautiful friend Charlotte Speculo Reik . I will never forget it…

27/07/2026

Feeling it a bit lately? School holidays, work, just life in general, whatever it is, come and switch off for an hour.

There’s something really lovely that happens in a sound bath. The vibrations from the bowls help your body ease out of that busy, switched on state and into deep rest, the kind your nervous system doesn’t always get the chance to reach on its own. It’s not about falling asleep, it’s about properly relaxing, letting your mind drift wherever it wants to go, and giving your body permission to just rest.

Come on your own, bring a friend, a partner, or treat someone who needs it. Everyone’s welcome.

🧘 WHAT TO BRING
Yoga mat, pillow, something warm to wrap up in (your body cools down once you relax, so bring the blanket even if it’s a warm evening) and water.

⏰ WHEN
Wed 5th August, 7.30 – 8.30pm

📍 WHERE
St Luke’s, Bowdon
Vicarage Ln, Altrincham WA14 3BN

Nothing to do, nothing to get right. Just lie back and let the sound do the work.

Spaces are limited so message me or book through the link in my bio.

Bring a friend and you’ll get £5 off when you book

26/07/2026

Me and Busta living our best life … we’ve had so many long beach walks… we’ve done Rock, Polzeath even though I didn’t get any photos as we were just in our element and then Newquay yesterday. So far I think my car is 90% sand but I don’t care. Busta is having the time of his life. Yet you’d think not by his face in the car … that was his toddler face as he had just shaken all the sand off in the car .. he clearly gave NO sh*ts 🤣🤣 Sadly Newquay boathouse no longer do their famous paella 🥘… and today we are off to padstow as it’s a little overcast … but lots of walks we will do ❤️

23/07/2026

Day 1 of mine and Busta’s road trip to Cornwall….. lazy after noon in the garden followed by an evening walk in Port Isaac.. beer .. brass band and finished with Fish and chips … now for a cuppa in the garden in my pj’s … I’m in heaven 🫶🏻

17/07/2026

✨🪄 Just for a moment… imagine you had a magic wand.

You get one wish to make life a little easier for your child or teenager. 💛

💭 What would you wish for?

🌟 More confidence?

💚 Better ways to manage big emotions?

🤝 Friendships that feel easier?

✨ To believe in themselves a little more?

😊 Or simply to see them smile more often?

I spend a lot of time supporting children, teenagers and their families, and one thing I’ve learned is that every child has their own story. 🌿

Every family carries challenges that aren’t always visible, and sometimes those challenges can feel incredibly heavy. ❤️

I’d love to know…

🌿 What is your child finding most difficult at the moment?

💭 What do you wish could feel different?

🏡 If things improved, even by a small amount, what difference would that make to your family?

💬 I’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a comment below.

📩 If it feels too personal to share publicly, my inbox is always open.

🤍 Sometimes the first step isn’t having all the answers,it’s simply knowing someone is willing to listen.

✨ You don’t have to do it all alone. ✨

09/06/2026

All SEND families need to read this

The DfE has updated its guidance on suspensions and permanent exclusions: SEND families really need to read this one carefully.

Read here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-suspensions-and-permanent-exclusions

There are TWO versions:
☀️ Current guidance until 25th July 2026
☀️ New guidance from 26th July 2026

A few things worth looking out for:
• increased focus on off-site direction
• continued use of suspensions/exclusions as behaviour tools
• reminders that SEND and mental health SHOULD be considered before exclusion
• more mention of internal suspension and alternative provision routes

Please don’t assume that because something is “school policy” it automatically means it is lawful or appropriate for your child.

Read it.
Question it.
Know your rights.

Because exclusions can have life changing consequences for SEND children and young people.

12/05/2026

I get asked this a lot… “so what actually happens in your 1:1 sessions?” 👀
Every session is completely unique to the person in front of me but here is what we often get up to together 🌱
🎯 Setting goals that actually fit using the SMART method
🌀 Mapping emotions and learning to name them
🔍 Getting curious about triggers and the patterns beneath our reactions
📈 Building a habit tracker that is kind and manageable
And through all of it they are building real coping strategies to help with their emotions and triggers. Without the judgement and shame that so often comes attached 💛
Just the tools, language and safe space to figure it out themselves.
If you are a parent whose child needs a different kind of support, drop me a message or head to the link in bio 👇

08/05/2026

It all started with… “do I need to change my email signature?” 😄🌿

✅ Professional branded email address
✅ Google Workspace up and running
✅ Domain verified & authenticated
✅ A signature that finally reflects what I actually do
Small steps. Big foundations.

Here for the wins today 💚
Breathe. Move. Connect. Grow.