Tried out my new (old) vibration plate today 😄 I’ll be honest… I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Part of me wondered “Is this actually good… or just another wellness gadget people are suddenly obsessed with?” 😂 But I can definitely see why people are jumping on board. Even modified use like I do, you can feel your muscles working and your body responding differently. For me, anything that helps circulation, movement, muscle activation and keeping the body engaged is worth exploring. As we get older, or if you’re dealing with illness, injury, fatigue or mobility changes, I think finding different ways to support the body becomes really important. It also reminded me that health and fitness doesn’t always have to look traditional. Sometimes it’s adapting. Trying something new. Being open-minded enough to experiment a bit. So, anyone else tried a vibration plate? Did you love it? Hate it? Think it was overrated? Or maybe you've secretly become obsessed? 😄 Would love to hear your experience 💚

Have you ever noticed how when you’re already tired, stressed, overwhelmed, or mentally stretched… the smallest thing can suddenly feel massive? Like spilling your coffee, getting an annoying message, a traffic jam when you're already late (thanks Alanis Morissette ;), or someone responding with attitude…and suddenly your nervous system reacts like life is falling apart. I honestly think a lot of emotional reactions aren’t actually about the thing that just happened. They’re usually about everything we were already carrying BEFORE it happened. That’s something I’ve had to become very aware of over the years. Especially living with ongoing stress and uncertainty, I’ve realised how important it is to protect my energy and not hand my peace over to every little frustration that pops up during the day. Not perfectly, by the way 😆I still have my moments too! But I do think resilience starts changing when you learn to pause and ask "Does this actually deserve this much of my emotional energy?” Anyway… Happy Monday everyone! I'm curious to hear what’s a tiny thing that instantly tells you “Yep… I’m definitely mentally overloaded right now"?

I think one of the hardest parts about life changing unexpectedly… is the identity shift that comes with it. Not just the practical stuff. The mental stuff. The realisation that the version of you that once existed might not fit your life anymore. I’ve had to navigate that a lot over the years. There are moments where I still catch myself thinking about the old version of me: teaching fitness classes, travelling independently, moving freely, doing things without needing to think twice. And while there’s definitely grief in that sometimes, I’ve also realised something really important: starting again doesn’t mean you’ve failed. And rebuilding your life doesn’t always look dramatic from the outside either. Most of the time it’s actually very quiet. It’s learning how to adapt. Finding new purpose. Creating new routines. Protecting your mindset. Celebrating progress other people might never even notice. Honestly, I think some of the strongest people are the ones rebuilding privately while still trying to show up for life every day. And if you’re in one of those seasons right now where things feel uncertain, messy, or very different to how you imagined… Please remember: you are allowed to rebuild slowly. You are allowed to change. And you are allowed to create a meaningful life even if it looks completely different to the one you originally planned. Curious to hear from everyone… What’s one thing life has forced you to adapt to over the years that actually made you stronger in the long run?

Isn’t it funny looking back at how our body changes over the years? In your 20s you could get away with almost anything. Late night out. Minimal sleep. Eat whatever was in reach. Train hard the next day like nothing happened. Now? One late night and it feels like you need a recovery plan, electrolytes, magnesium and a quiet room for two business days 😂 You sleep funny and wake up with a sore neck. You bend down to pick something up and suddenly need to reassess your life choices. You look at a rich dessert and feel bloated before you’ve even had a bite. And yet… there’s another side to it. While the body may be a little less forgiving, we often become a whole lot wiser. We know movement matters. We understand recovery better. We care less about punishing ourselves and more about feeling strong, mobile and energised. We stop chasing “bounce back” and start valuing consistency. Honestly, I’ll take wisdom over reckless recovery any day! So, time for some fun... tell me, what’s the biggest difference between your body in your 20s and your body now?

People ask me how do I cope travelling with MND. First I source local foods I can eat, blueberries, eggs, porridge, pumpkin for soup and banana. Then I organise a massage table from local massage place to rent to stretch out everyday. Then I take the opportunity to walk wherever I can. This includes the airport from the toilet. I adapt wherever possible. I’m very grateful to everyone in Vanuatu, even the bus driver in Vanuatu found pumpkins for me and the owner of the resort found some items from local markets. Just awesome!