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14/06/2026

Things I learned from Vogue Wellness Retreat

One of our hosts shared with us, a thought that resonated with me, and I think it will with you, too!

I recognised it in the lives of clients, friends, and as much as I don’t like to admit it, areas of my own life too.

That is… the often performative, goal-oriented nature of ‘wellness’ in this day, age and society.

The retreat was designed to sit away from this, to help to reclaim ‘joy in the pursuit of wellness’ and not perfection or performance.

’s welcome note embodied at least 3 of the values that tie so closely to my sleep practices and that, if you’ve followed me for a little while now, you’ll have heard me speak about often.

So here are the reminders I took away from the wellness retreat a couple of weeks ago…

🩵There’s power in community.

Community is important for health! I’ve spoken about this before (and will pin the post); a woman’s sleep quality is impacted by her social support. Her social life matters to her health.

When we feel supported, we feel safe, and our nervous systems allow us to rest more easily.

🙃 Joy nurtures our inner child - and that’s important.

The benefit of embracing joy and looking after the inner child is that our approach to sleep is eased, it allows us to go into the state of rest with less tension, and carrying fewer ‘should’s’, allowing us to accept what is.

A childlike attitude in our day-to-day can support sleep and naturally help to avoid fearing failure, both throughout the day and in finding restful sleep.

Ask yourself, “What do I feel like doing?”.

🪷 Goals don’t always help us.

Yes, consistently getting a good night’s sleep is the ‘goal’, but going back to Funmi’s note, having a goal-oriented mindset for any wellbeing practice can undo some of the good we’re trying to do, as we chase the end goal and negate the benefits.

If we enter the state of rest thinking I must get to sleep and have a good night’s sleep, we’re putting pressure on ourselves, and the likelihood of that happening then reduces.

More in the comments ⬇️

At last week, sleep was a big topic.As one of THE most influential elements of our wellbeing, there was so much wisdom...
01/06/2026

At last week, sleep was a big topic.

As one of THE most influential elements of our wellbeing, there was so much wisdom shared from the panel and engagement from the women in attendance.  I was, as ever, eager to share my passion and insight, and one topic that comes up again and again is the difficulty of remaining asleep.

My approach to waking in the night, very simply put, is to remove the pressure and struggle that is naturally attached to this, and to begin to gently allow for rest in mind and body, rather than fighting to get back to sleep.
Sleep is complex, but working with it doesn’t need to be overwhelming. 💙

Another thanks to , , , and for bringing us together for this lovely retreat.

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A few days spent with and a group of sensational women at in Oxfordshire. was a joy to be part of, and any opportunit...
28/05/2026

A few days spent with and a group of sensational women at in Oxfordshire.

was a joy to be part of, and any opportunity to share my passion about sleep and its many benefits and impacts on health is always my pleasure!

and joined Vogue in making this a weekend of wellbeing, wisdom and warmth.

Thank you so much for having me!

Sleep is different in Winter. ❄️❄️❄️We’re all aware of our sleep when the clocks go back in Autumn, however this ‘change...
16/12/2025

Sleep is different in Winter. ❄️❄️❄️

We’re all aware of our sleep when the clocks go back in Autumn, however this ‘change’ and impact doesn’t stop then. 
The clocks going back signifies the start of the changing light that we experience during winter months. In an ideal scenario, our sleep patterns would change with the seasons, however, we know that this is not always doable due to modern working patterns and expectations.

SAD is a response to the lack of natural light we get during this time of year. 🌅 We need light from the sun to trigger certain things in our bodies and brains and when there is a lack of this, it can mean that we experience certain negative impacts.

We may also feel less inclined to participate in social events at this time of year which can lead to an increase in loneliness. Loneliness is not good for our sleep either as we need to feel safe and secure to be able to access quality, restful sleep. 

So, how can we support ourselves this Winter?

☀️ Get as much daylight as possible, as early as possible and throughout the day. 
An SAD light might help with mood to help you top up on natural light throughout the day.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Try to make connections throughout the day. While Winter is a natural time to slow down and rest, try not to hide yourself away too much. Interactions with our friends, family or even acquaintances can help us to feel connected and safe.

💤 You might want to switch up your routine a little, but still try to keep a morning and evening routine - this will help your body to understand the cues for waking up and winding down consistently. 

If you have questions or want to chat further about this, either send me a DM or you can email me at [email protected].

10 things you can do to support your sleep!(Just pick 1 & you’ll be supporting your overall wellbeing!)I’m a Sleep Thera...
29/11/2025

10 things you can do to support your sleep!
(Just pick 1 & you’ll be supporting your overall wellbeing!)

I’m a Sleep Therapist and I’m not going to preach that you need to be doing all of these for you to be able to sleep well, but our relationships with sleep are multifaceted and depend on many many elements of our lifestyles, predispositions and choices.

So, where you can, make choices which support your sleep, why not do it!
(You know the benefits of quality sleep - and if you don’t, you absolutely need to explore my other posts!)

1. Watch your coffee times
Try to stop consuming caffeine after midday. Coffee can linger in your system for 6–8 hours, so an afternoon cup might be keeping you awake later than you think.

2. Bluelight
There are two things here: Maximise your exposure in the morning and limit it in the evenings. Blue light at the wrong time can play havoc with your circadian rhythm, confusing your body’s natural sleep–wake cues.

3. Morning routine
Try to keep one you can realistically stick to and that you enjoy! Consistent wake times help regulate your body clock and support your energy through the day.

4. Evening routine
Consistency is key. Explore how you could make your morning and evening routines complement each other. Calming, predictable evening habits help your body-mind to wind down and understand that sleep is on its way.

5. Acceptance
This is a big one for me. Sometimes we struggle to let go of being awake and the most healthy and helpful thing we can do is accept it, not fight it. Fighting it only makes things worse; gentleness helps you drift off to sleep more easily.

6. Bedroom environment
What’s your sleep space like? Is it chaotic or calm? Small changes like darker curtains, tidying clutter, or a softer lamp can make a world of difference.

7. Regular movement throughout the day
Regular movement throughout the day tires you out so you’re physically ready for sleep but also helps your internal body clocks to stay regulated - while you’re moving your body knows it’s not time for sleep, and when you slow down, it’s clear that it is nearing time for sleep.

✨Continued in the comments…

28/10/2025

A message to future you! 💙💙💙

The harmful effects of not getting enough sleep aren’t always readily noticeable, but you could protect your future self immensely, so take note. You can help her immensely by doing these small things today, tomorrow, next week and next year.

Menopause or Perimenopause may seem a long way off or it may feel like something you don’t want to think about right now, but sleep can support you in preparing for this in ways you may not realise, while supporting your other long term health too!

Supporting wellbeing now can help you tackle this inevitable change with more ease and more confidence, and one of the biggest influencers in supporting your wellbeing?

You guessed it - sleep.

💤 💤💤 Sleep helps you to:

💤 Regulate hormones which as you move towards perimenopause, will begin to fluctuate (one of the main factors in temperature changes) - it helps your body adapt to fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone levels.

💤 Reduce Inflammation and support recovery.

Sleep is one of the biggest components in our bodies’ recovery. Again, fluctuating hormones can impact physical symptoms like inflamation & joint pain - giving your body the quality sleep it really needs to recover and regulate can be game changing.

💤 Support Mood and Mental Clarity - both common complaints during this transition, but can be helped immensely by the way we prepare our bodies and quality sleep is one sure way to do it!

Plus, looking before and after perimenopause, lack of sleep can also impact other issues and diseases - for example lack of sleep can increase the risk for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, it affects mood paving the way for mood disorders, and it might increase the risk of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.

So, don’t put it off as unimportant or something you can avoid when you have to, or ‘do with out’. Sleep is valuable to you and your future self.

If you want to know more about my thoughts on this topic - I’ve written some words that you’ll find linked in my bio. 💙

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