Dee Manning, Creative Producer, Project Lead & Community Development

14/02/2026

Namaste,
A Different Kind of Valentine’s Day
Falling in love with looking after yourself is a mountain to climb when you live with chronic health conditions and pain. For many of us, especially women, we’ve been conditioned to be the "caregivers," putting every soul before our own.
When symptoms slow us down, & we can’t keep the pace we once had, whether it’s housework, shopping, or simply getting out of a chair, it’s hard to cope.

The gap between who we "were" & who we "are" today can feel like a loss.

Today, I am inviting you to a different kind of romance: Being kind to your own system.

Your Mindful Tasks for Today:
Release the Guilt: Don't feel guilty for what you can't do, or for feeling bad about it. Your feelings are valid.
Reach Out: If the weight feels too heavy, speak to a trusted friend or a professional. Asking for help is a clinical strategy for survival.
Find Your "Glimmers": Listen to that one song that makes you move. Read, create, or sit in the silence of your garden.
The 15-Minute Sanctuary: Give yourself 15 to 30 minutes where you are the priority. Let the housework & the "should-dos" wait.

Focusing on yourself isn't selfish; it is how we rebalance a system that has been on high alert for too long.
Show yourself some radical love today. You’ve earned it.
Which of these 15-minute resets will you choose today? Tell me in the comments so I can cheer you on

12/02/2026

Roots To Wellness CIC
Nourishing Minds and Bodies Relaxation Circle

Are you ready to be guided through evidence-based techniques that regulate your nervous system and dial down how overwhelmed you feel when your health condition feels like too much?

Our Nourishing Minds and Bodies Relaxation Circle offers a safe, inclusive space to relax and reconnect with yourself!

Led by Dee.M Creatives, a HSJ award-winning consultant, certified coach with sports and holistic therapies, who understands the challenges of a health condition and everyday stress, this session is an invitation for anyone seeking a moment to pause, recharge, and find their voice.

Come to this session with an open heart and mind.

Join us and discover how a little support can make a big difference.

Cost: Free

This session is ideal for anyone feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, or simply in need of a supportive community, especially those managing health conditions, caregivers, or individuals who often put others first.

To attend the session, scan the QR code, complete the short questionnaire by Saturday 14th February, 1.30pm and you’ll receive an email with the link. If you’ve already filled out the form, you’ll be sent a link automatically.

07/02/2026

Namaste,
Is your “drive” actually a survival response?
In high-pressure sectors, we’ve normalised the “High Alert” loop, which we call “ambition,” but our bodies experience it as a persistent stress state.

For those who don’t prioritise their health, or for those of us with invisible illnesses or chronic pain, this cycle isn’t just exhausting, it’s a trigger for a complete system crash.

As an HSJ Award-winning consultant, I don’t believe in “pushing through.” Instead, I believe in Internal Regulation. Do you want to shift your system from “Fight or Flight” back to “Focused & Balanced”?

Then, let’s talk about building a sustainable culture for yourself or your team.
Book a discovery call today!

Click on the QR Code and scan

Website coming soon!

06/02/2026

04/02/2026

Namaste,
I hope you’re doing well.

I wanted to ask about your sleep last night.

I understand that living with chronic pain and other symptoms can disrupt your sleep, which can have a significant impact on your mood and overall well-being the following day.



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29/01/2026

⚠️ URGENT RECALL: Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft

Hobbycraft is recalling a box of mixed craft supplies containing vials of coloured sand due to a potential health risk.

The sand may be contaminated with a small amount of asbestos, which can be harmful even at low levels of exposure.

📋 Product number: 6686021000

Full disposal instructions from Hobbycraft:

•Stop using the product immediately.

•If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.

•If the sand has been used, clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask.

•Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.

•Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.

•Return the sand vials from the product to your nearest Hobbycraft store for a full refund.

•If you are unable to get to a Hobbycraft store, please follow the instructions above and dispose of the sand in your general household waste.

•Contact Hobbycraft for a full refund.

28/01/2026

Namaste,
The "In-Between" of Building Roots To Wellness CIC
Over the past eighteen months I’ve been slowly building a Community Interest Company (CIC) isn't exactly how the "hustle culture" books describe it, especially when you’re doing it while managing a chronic health condition and pain.

The reality check, I didn’t get all the funding I needed, to deliver a pain management program I had created and to build the infrastructure for it to run smoothly. In the startup world, that’s usually where the story ends. But the need for better pain management doesn’t stop because a spreadsheet says "no." I decided to deliver Mellow Minds and Bodies Pain Management Program anyway. Why? Because the "High Alert" loop doesn't wait for a budget. I delivered a successful five-week virtual programme and am currently writing up the evaluation, and seeing the outcomes for the participants has honestly blown me away, the results have exceeded all my expectations.

Behind-the-Scenes, for me right now, is the "infrastructure” that looks like a mix of passion and pacing. I’m currently:
Building the infrastructure, resources and comms while balancing my own spoons.
Figuring out my logo (and being completely undecided on branding!).
Setting up the bones of a business from my bed on high-pain days.
While doing all the admin, planning and operational work myself, I’m not doing this alone. My village is a handful of amazing people offering their emotional support, their business guidance, keeping me grounded when the fibro-fog and neuropathic pain rolls in or the "business-owner" hat feels too heavy to wear.

The branding isn’t polished yet the logo is non-existent, and the bank account isn’t full. But the impact is already happening. I’m exiting the loop, one step at a time. It shows sometimes you don’t need a logo, branding, or website in place to start your business. Sometimes you just have to put yourself out there and do it, and hopefully, the rest will follow.

If you’re a company or individual looking to change your strategy or structure to improve the health and wellbeing of your employees, with a tailored approach please get in touch.



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26/01/2026

25/01/2026

Critically acclaimed saxophonist, flautist and composer from Birmingham!