According to social media, cortisol is suddenly the reason for every symptom imaginable — weight gain, bloating, fatigue, cravings and poor sleep. But is cortisol really the villain it’s made out to be? In this article, I break down what cortisol actually does in the body, how chronic stress impacts health, and the evidence-based food and lifestyle habits that may help support better energy, recovery and nervous system regulation.

Constant fatigue, brain fog and low energy aren’t always “just being busy.” Low iron intake is incredibly common in women — but improving it isn’t only about eating more iron-rich foods. In this article, I explain the difference between haem and non-haem iron, how vitamin C boosts absorption, what can block iron uptake, and simple ways to build meals that better support your energy and overall health.

If you constantly tell yourself you’re too tired, too busy or that the timing “just doesn’t work”, you’re not alone. The stories we repeat in our heads shape the habits we build — often without us even realising it. In this article, I unpack the common excuses that keep people stuck and how to shift your internal dialogue so it starts supporting your health goals instead of sabotaging them.