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Okinawa: What Can We Learn From Blue Zones?
What do Okinawa, Sardinia and Ikaria have in common? Explore how Blue Zones inspire longer, healthier lives through purpose, community and a slower pace of living.

Katy Wicks
Nov 5, 20255 min read


The Door Inside the Same Room
When we feel ready to leave, sometimes the change we need isn’t outside of us — it’s waiting behind an invisible door in the life we already have. A reflection on rediscovering purpose, renewal and courage in familiar places.

Katy Wicks
Oct 29, 20253 min read


When Doing Nothing Is Doing Something
A brief look at the role of stillness and rest in a fast paced world, based on Stefan Sagmeisters TED Talk about his "Creative Sabbaticals".

Katy Wicks
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Free Speech, Fear and Listening: Who Really Gets Heard?
Free speech is protected by law, yet fear and inequality shape who gets heard. Explore how listening can build hope, not hate, in a noisy world.

Katy Wicks
Sep 17, 20257 min read


Embracing Change: The Seasons of Life
Discover how life’s natural seasons encourage reinvention every decade. Explore research on identity change, real case studies of midlife transformation, and practical tools to help you rediscover and recreate yourself after breakups, career shifts, or life transitions.

Katy Wicks
Sep 13, 20257 min read


Why We Dream – And What to Do With Them
Explore the science and psychology of dreams, from vivid night visions to déjà-rêvé, night terrors, and visitations, researched from neurological, psychological and cultural perspectives.

Katy Wicks
Aug 13, 20259 min read


Sleep and Circadian Rhythms - Continued
Today I'm sharing insight from a talk with Prof. Russel Foster. One of the most alarming revelations was that night shift work has been classified by the World Health Organization as a Group 2A carcinogen – meaning it is "probably carcinogenic to humans." Foster highlighted studies linking long-term night shift work to increased rates of breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer.

Katy Wicks
Apr 30, 20256 min read


Feeling Low: When to Ride It Out and When to Seek Help
We all have days where the world feels a bit heavier. Maybe you’ve caught yourself wondering, “Is this normal?” or “Should I be worried about how I feel?” Or perhaps you've typed into Google: “How long should I feel low before doing something about it?” You're not alone. These are some of the most common questions people ask when they're feeling low.

Katy Wicks
Apr 16, 20256 min read


Sunshine and Your Brain
Have you ever thought about why the sun makes us feel a little better? What's the science behind it, and how do we improve our wellbeing when the sun is hard to see?

Katy Wicks
Mar 5, 20259 min read


Trauma-Informed Yoga - Why Does It Matter?
Watch this short extract of Dr Sean Feit Oakes talking about trauma-informed yoga, explaining to yoga teachers why it matters to the individual.

Katy Wicks
Feb 26, 20252 min read
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