Para-Addiction: Do We Need a Term for the Silent Syndrome Affecting Loved Ones of Addicts?

In years of working with adults who grew up in homes affected by addiction, one analogy has always stood out: treating a cactus houseplant. People assume it thrives on neglect—requiring little water, little attention, and existing with a prickly, defensive exterior. In reality, this survival mechanism is a direct response to its environment.

Are You Shoulding All Over Yourself? The Tyranny of the Idealised Self

Does your thinking lead you where you want to go?

A Dog´s Guide to Mindfulness - A person’s best friend can offer valuable tools in activating the parasympathetic nervous system, as well as stealing food off the table when no one is looking.

The Power of the Cold Plunge - An introduction to the benefits of wild swimming

The Art of Focusing on the Donut and not the Hole: A Guide to Letting Go and Growing

This piece is inspired by two things close to my heart: the work of director David Lynch and donuts. Before his recent passing, Lynch, a man who spent decades exploring the subconscious through iconic films and TV series, lived by the mantra: “Keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.” It’s a metaphor worth savouring, especially when it comes to navigating our inner lives. A champion of meditation, Lynch often celebrated how much could be gained from focusing on what’s within our grasp to change.