Spinfish Wellbeing

08/04/2026

“Stop wearing your shoulders like earrings!” was something my osteopath used to say to me. Most of the time, I didn’t even realise I was doing it—until it was pointed out. And the moment I let my shoulders drop, I could feel the tension release almost instantly.

It made me think about how we carry stress in our lives, especially with April being Stress Awareness Month...

So often, we don’t even notice it building up. We hold our breath without realising. We clench, tighten, push through… and it becomes our normal. Until someone—or something—reminds us to pause, soften, and let go.

And when we finally do, there’s that quiet moment of relief. A reminder that we don’t have to carry everything all the time.

If you need a sign today, this is it: unclench your jaw, drop your shoulders, take a breath.
You’re allowed to let it go. 💛

Today's tip for letting go:

Take 3 slow, deep breaths—long inhale, even longer exhale

Slow, deep breathing (especially longer exhales) - this taps into your parasympathetic nervous system—often called the “rest and digest” system. When you take slow breaths and extend the exhale, you stimulate the Vagus Nerve, which helps lower heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and signal to your brain that you’re safe. This directly counteracts the fight-or-flight response.

Small moments, big difference.

(Credit to Michael Heck for the image)

02/04/2026

Boundaries…

I’ll be honest—this is something I haven’t always been very good at.

Recently, it’s been a real focus in the work I’ve been doing with my coach. I understand how important boundaries are, and looking back to a time when I felt overwhelmed, anxious, and constantly under pressure, I can clearly see just how much I needed them.

Even now, though, I still catch myself slipping into old habits…
“I could just answer that email.”
“I’ll quickly reply to that message.”
“I’ve got time…”

Until suddenly, there is no time. No rest. No quiet.

So I’m learning. I’m practicing. I’m a work in progress.

In fact, I had every intention of finishing work yesterday… and here I am, only just officially signing off now! But I am signing off—and I’m about to enjoy four wonderful days with family and friends.

Because I need it. My body needs it. And my ever-busy mind definitely needs it.

Rest matters. Relaxation matters. Joy matters.

Taking time out doesn’t mean I care any less about my business—it means I care enough to look after myself, so I can show up as my best, most energised self for my clients.

How do you find setting boundaries?

27/03/2026

Crafting and meditation are great at reducing stress and anxiety, along with boosting cognitive function and enhancing emotional regulation….ooh and there’s always cake too….😊

It might be a little rainy and damp outside today🌧️ but inside we’re channelling full summer vibes with these Sea Glass & Driftwood Suncatchers ☀️✨

Join us for this Workshop - a perfect way to brighten your day and embrace the summer feeling! You’ll create a gorgeous handmade suncatcher using real sea glass and driftwood, ready to sparkle in your window the moment the sun returns ☀️✨

We will finish with a unique soul-soothing guided meditation ✨💫

Comment below or PM to book, sea glass crafts are always a sell out so don't delay, book your place today!

16/03/2026

When the nervous system becomes dysregulated,
the body can get stuck in stress mode.

And that’s when things like:

• anxiety
• overwhelm
• racing thoughts
• poor sleep

start to appear.

One thing I see often in my work is how many people are living with a dysregulated nervous system without even realising it.
We live in a culture that rewards constant pushing — always doing, always achieving, always moving forward.

But the human nervous system isn’t designed to stay in high alert mode all the time.
When it does, the body can start to show signs like anxiety, overwhelm, racing thoughts, poor sleep, and feeling constantly “on edge.”

Trying to think your way out of this rarely works, because anxiety isn’t just happening in the mind — it’s happening in the nervous system..

This is why hypnotherapy can be so powerful.
It helps the mind and body slow down, settle, and create the conditions where the nervous system can reset and regulate.

Sometimes the most important step forward isn’t pushing harder.

It’s learning how to pause. 🌿

I’m curious — do you find it easy to switch off and rest, or does your mind keep going even when your body is tired?

If anxiety or overwhelm has been showing up for you lately, feel free to message me to find out how hypnotherapy can help support your nervous system.

11/03/2026

Helping clients with anxiety is an absolute passion of mine, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to do so. When you get feedback like this, it brings me sunshine. What an absolute privilege and one I never take for granted 🙏🌈

07/03/2026

Link: https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/ff1fd0_2efbf92ebc844cc383ef3d0aaabc7931.mp3 💐🌹🌻

Happy International Women’s Day! (aware it's Sunday 8th March!)

To celebrate, I am sharing with you a beautiful, guided meditation. No catch, no cost, no giving me your details. It just requires 20 minutes of your time, time out for you, to celebrate you…

Just find somewhere quiet, click on the link in the comments and relax. (For deeper immersion/focus, please use headphones and an eye mask).

Take a gentle journey into a peaceful garden and reconnect with the quiet strength, beauty, and resilience within you....
In this guided meditation, you will visualize a blooming garden filled with flowers representing the many expressions of womanhood. Through calming breathing, grounding imagery, and affirmations of self-acceptance, this meditation helps you reconnect with pride in who you are and the powerful truth that your presence in this world matters.

This meditation is designed to help you:
• Cultivate self-love and self-acceptance
• Celebrate your strength and resilience
• Reconnect with feminine energy and intuition
• Release comparison and self-doubt
• Feel grounded, calm, and proud of your journey
Allow yourself to soften, breathe, and bloom.
Like every flower in a garden, you are unique, beautiful, and meant to grow exactly as you are.
….You belong here……

(Credit to Wandering Arc for the Whispering Raindrops (Hillside Reverie 02) beautiful accompanying music. Thank you.)

07/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! (aware it's Sunday 8th March!)

To celebrate, I am sharing with you a beautiful, guided meditation. No catch, no cost, no giving me your details. It just requires 20 minutes of your time, time out for you, to celebrate you…

Just find somewhere quiet, click on the link in the comments and relax. (For deeper immersion/focus, please use headphones and an eye mask).

Take a gentle journey into a peaceful garden and reconnect with the quiet strength, beauty, and resilience within you....
In this guided meditation, you will visualize a blooming garden filled with flowers representing the many expressions of womanhood. Through calming breathing, grounding imagery, and affirmations of self-acceptance, this meditation helps you reconnect with pride in who you are and the powerful truth that your presence in this world matters.

This meditation is designed to help you:
• Cultivate self-love and self-acceptance
• Celebrate your strength and resilience
• Reconnect with feminine energy and intuition
• Release comparison and self-doubt
• Feel grounded, calm, and proud of your journey
Allow yourself to soften, breathe, and bloom.
Like every flower in a garden, you are unique, beautiful, and meant to grow exactly as you are.
….You belong here……

(Credit to Wandering Arc for the Whispering Raindrops (Hillside Reverie 02) beautiful accompanying music. Thank you.)

16/02/2026

We often see problematic behaviours as sudden character flaws — habits that appear out of nowhere. But they’re rarely sudden. They form the way deep ridges are carved into riverbanks: slowly, through repetition.

When rain first falls, it leaves faint trails in the soil. When it rains again, the water follows the same path. Over time, those small trails become deep channels that feel almost impossible to redirect.

Our learned behaviours are much the same.

A stress reaction. A childhood coping strategy. A defensive response that once protected us. Repeated often enough, the brain strengthens the pathway. The response becomes quicker, automatic. Eventually, we’re not consciously choosing it — the water simply flows where the ridge already exists.

We’re not broken. We’re patterned.

And patterns can change.

Riverbanks can be reshaped with intention and reinforcement. In the same way, we can create new responses through awareness and repetition. At first they feel unfamiliar and effortful, but with practice they deepen.

This is where hypnotherapy can be especially powerful. By working with the mind at a deeper level, it helps interrupt old patterns and support the formation of healthier ones — addressing the source of the flow, rather than fighting the current.

Rain will always fall. Stress will always come. The question is: which path are we strengthening each time it does?

18/01/2026

Feeling very grateful for what I do and the people I meet....what a lovely review ...happy Sunday x

10/01/2026

I took this picture this afternoon, whilst out for a walk to clear my head… At the moment, the natural world feels quiet and still… as if it’s waiting for spring to arrive 🌱.

The last few days have been rainy and windy, with storm clouds gathering, releasing their fury, and then slowly passing on. And sometimes, life feels just like that too.

We all experience the highs and the lows — the storms, the sunshine, and everything in between.

That’s often how anxiety can feel. Like being stuck in a dark storm you can’t escape. The familiar dread in the pit of your stomach, the racing heart, the nausea, the stomach gripes swirling like black storm clouds, the sleepless nights and 3am wake-ups. Withdrawing into yourself, feeling isolated and irritable. Even the simplest daily tasks can feel overwhelming, leaving you exhausted and defeated with a sense of futileness.

The phrase “this too shall pass” used to irritate me beyond belief. When you’re in the middle of a storm — mentally or physically — it can feel like an empty platitude, completely out of reach.

But there are ways out of anxiety. I know, because I’ve been there. And I know how much it can suck.

So, if you’re ready to step out of the storm… if you’re tired of the long, wakeful nights and would love to feel a little warmth and light again — please do get in touch. We don’t have to walk this path alone. And once you know the way, the journey becomes so much gentler 💛




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06/01/2026

Winter is meant to be a time for rest. For reflection. For slowing right down. ❄️
And yet… so often we do the opposite.

Straight off the back of the Christmas whirlwind (and all the stress that can come with it), we launch ourselves into unrealistic New Year’s resolutions. We join gyms, eat lettuce, and convince ourselves that once the last slice of Christmas cake is gone and the final glass of wine is poured, we’ll magically transform overnight into people who love salads in the coldest, darkest months of the year. 🙃

This year, though, I’ve chosen something different.

I’ve been leaning into wintering — resting, reflecting, and creating space for ideas to gently take shape. Like spring bulbs beneath the soil, quietly preparing to bloom. 🌱
A season for introspection, recalibration, renewal… and rest. Preparation, not pressure.

In a world that prizes relentless productivity, giving yourself permission to slow down in tune with the season feels almost deliciously rebellious.

There’s real wisdom in preserving your energy at this time of year. In allowing yourself the time and space to simply be.
(And yes — in eating big bowls of stew and dumplings if that’s what your body’s asking for. 🥣)

So if you’re tired of constantly pushing forward…
If you’re feeling burnt out…
If the anxiety treadmill seems never stopping….
If you need support to truly relax…
Or if you keep setting goals and struggle to reach them…

Get in touch and let’s explore how I can support you — in a gently, compassionately, winteringly supportive way. 🤍

13/11/2025

World Kindness Day Giveaway 💛
This World Kindness Day, I’m celebrating by giving back to the community that inspires me every day.
I’m offering 2 FREE Mind Massage Sessions — a guided hypnosis and NLP experience designed to help you release stress, find clarity, and reconnect with calm.
Because kindness starts within, and your mental well-being matters.
✨ How to Enter:
1️⃣ Like this post 👍
2️⃣ Tag someone who deserves a little extra kindness 💛
3️⃣ Follow my page 😊
The winners will be announced on 22nd November —I can’t wait to share this mindful moment with you.