Forest Bathing FREE eBook!
Step Into the Forest, Step Out of Stress Feeling overwhelmed? Pulled in a hundred directions? Wondering if there’s a way to quiet the noise in your mind without running off to live in a cabin? (Tempting, though.) This book is for anyone looking to slow down, breathe deeply, and improve their physical and mental health through […]
Making Hawthorn Tincture – Antioxidants for The Winter
Hawthorn Tincture: A Winter Heart Tonic from the Hedgerows As the days grow shorter and colder, our bodies crave a bit of extra support. Winter brings its own set of challenges, and that’s where hawthorn comes in—a tree that’s been a friend to us humans for centuries. Known as “the heart herb,” hawthorn berries are […]
Imposter Syndrome
I lean once again on the washbasin taps, staring at my reflection in the mirror whilst trying to calm my breathing. I splash my face with cold water and stare again. My breathing is shallow, my thoughts chaotic. The face staring back at me, reflects the darkest corner of my mind. The imposter inside me. […]
My Story
My personal story begins growing up on a dairy farm in Sussex – scrumping apples or picking hops for Dad to brew beer with. Learning which blackberry bushes were best to pick from and that they tasted better if picked in the morning with the Autumn dew still on them. Putting dock leaves on stinging […]
My Favourite English Oak (Quercus Robur)
As I wander through the shade of our mixed woodland in late summer, a profound sense of calm washes over me. The air is filled with the earthy aroma of moss and fallen leaves, and the gentle rustling of foliage in the breeze feels like a whisper from the ancient spirits of the land. My […]
Finding Connection in the African Bush
It wasn’t so long ago I was jetting between European cities attending meetings, visiting remote factories and delivering presentations, all the while glued to my phone, responding to emails, calls, skype messages and more. My life was divided into 30 minute sections with each one planned, actioned and diligently followed up. So when I left […]