It's been one year since I found myself spending a night in the Swiss Alps with no-where to stay. It wasn't part of the plan. In fact, it wasn't even close. I'd travelled to Switzerland to complete a four-day hut-to-hut hike around the Matterhorn. I'd trained for months and couldn't wait. The previous year, I'd completed the Tour du Mont Blanc, so this felt like the next adventure. I arrived a couple of days early, just to soak up the mountains. If you've ever been there, you

I was supposed to be at my Bold Moves coaching session. I'd rearranged work weeks ago so I wouldn't miss it and I was really looking forward to going. A few days before the session, I'd developed a cough and a few other symptoms. Nothing major. In fact, I actually felt okay. And that's where things became interesting. One part of me was saying, "You're fine. Just go." The other was quietly asking, "What if it's a virus? What if you pass it on to someone else?" I sat with thos

I met Carmen for a walk and a chat. A year had passed since she completed the Camino de Santiago with her 80-year-old dad. The Camino is an ancient pilgrimage made up of several walking routes leading to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. Depending on the route chosen, people can spend weeks walking hundreds of miles, carrying everything they need on their backs. It's one of those journeys people often describe as life-changing. Books have been written about it. Films

A few weeks ago, I noticed something had changed. Not in me. On my social media. Although I haven’t drunk alcohol for years, my feed had gradually become filled with videos explaining what alcohol does to your body. Then came ultra-processed foods. Artificial sweeteners. Microplastics. Seed oils. Another warning. Another “toxic” ingredient. Another expert telling me what I should avoid. Now don’t get me wrong, I care deeply about my health. But I realised something. I’m far m

In July 2021, I walked into a gym for my very first PT session. I was nervous. Actually, nervous doesn’t quite cover it. I felt vulnerable, intimidated and completely out of place. I remember looking around and wondering if everyone knew I didn’t belong there. It’s funny how our minds work sometimes. When Shaun asked me what my goal was, I replied: “I want to do a pull-up.” It seemed like a sensible goal. Something measurable. Something achievable. The reality was that I coul

Have you ever found yourself feeling unsettled by something that, on the surface, doesn’t seem like a big deal? A conversation. A comment. A situation that leaves you feeling uncomfortable, anxious, irritated, or insecure. The feeling is real. But sometimes the thing in front of us isn’t the thing we’re actually reacting to. For years, I thought uncomfortable feelings meant there was a problem to solve. If I felt anxious, I would look for the cause. If I felt unsettled, I wou