In my twenties I entered into a relationship that sadly became emotionally abusive, leaving me depressed and severely anxious.
To cope with the emotional distress this relationship was causing me, I often turned to alcohol and processed foods which only perpetuated my depression and anxiety – eventually leading me to take anti-depressants.
Eventually, I got out of the relationship, but the effects of the stress stayed with me long after. Even though I found a much healthier relationship, I was exhausted and depleted in so many ways – enduring years of fertility issues followed by the gruelling process of IVF.
I was incredibly lucky to go on to conceive two beautiful, healthy little girls, but, by the time I became a new mum, my reserves were all out.
This explained the exhaustion, and I also found out I had unbalanced neurotransmitters – which I suspect was a legacy from my ex-relationship.
It was time to effect some serious change in my life.
I stopped drinking alcohol entirely in 2023 and started working with a hypnotherapist and lifestyle architecture coach as well as a functional doctor.
Some things have helped enormously and some things haven’t – but I’m passionate about sharing my learnings and helping others to sift through the minefield of information that’s out there.
Part of my regimen is to eliminate the use of toxic beauty products so, when I was expecting my first daughter, I founded my very own non-toxic perfume brand – Medeau. I couldn’t find any luxury fragrances that didn’t contain a whole load of nasties so I made my own!
It’s this mindset that I believe sets me in good stead to help others on their journey.
I want you to know that, no matter where you are in your life, you can change its course for the better.
I know what it is to be in the depths of darkness and how hard it can be to see past that, but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel...