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Coach Your Wild – Sarah Cretegny

Accredited ICF Coach

Areas of specialism

Business coaching, Career coaching, Family/parenting coaching, Group coaching, Personal/life coaching, Self-esteem/confidence coaching, Stress/wellbeing coaching

Lir Cowman

Business and Personal Coach

Areas of specialism

Business coaching, Career coaching, Executive coaching, Leadership coaching, Personal/life coaching, Self-esteem/confidence coaching

I need to be strong for my family — but inside I feel numb

Many people suffering from emotional shutdown feel numb inside while appearing strong. Awareness and presence can restore energy and connection. There is one word I particularly hate: stoic. That stiff-upper-lip idea that we must carry on regardless, whatever happens. And this is probably how emotional withdrawal begins for most of us. It rarely looks dramatic. In […]

Psychologies

6 March 20266 March 2026

Emotional wellbeing

The psychology of adult playtime

Ever found yourself feeling like you simply have no time for fun? Think again, says researcher Brigid Schulte, who argues that making time for play is a serious business that can bring huge benefits

Psychologies

28 February 201418 February 2022

Mental health

I thought my stress was all in my head — until I noticed I was holding my breath all day long

If you’ve ever been told to ‘just relax’ and found it impossible, the missing piece may not be mindset — but muscle tension, breath and the way your body is holding stress. Discover these ways to calm your body You might think your stress lives in your thoughts. In the email you can’t quite word […]

Psychologies

5 March 20265 March 2026

Mental health

I can’t stop worrying about the news: 10 ways to stop spiralling and manage anxiety

With global tensions in the news — like the US strikes on Iran — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by anxiety. The constant flow of negative headlines can leave us stuck in a cycle of worry, unable to focus on anything else. So, how can we regain control and manage anxiety? Award-winning coach Kim Morgan, […]

Psychologies

28 February 202628 February 2026

Emotional wellbeing

Simple daily habits to keep your stress levels in check

From humming to imagining yourself in the future, wellbeing experts share their favourite ways to keep calm when the world feels crazy Words: Ella Walker. Images: Shutterstock Everybody feels stressed sometimes, it’s a completely normal — some would even say vital — part of being human. The adrenaline that comes with it is what helps […]

Psychologies

24 February 202624 February 2026

Love life / Mental health

Why men shut down their emotions — and how their relationships pay the price

Emotional suppression in men often shows up as stress, irritability and distance — reshaping connection long before anyone even realises When emotions aren’t recognised, they don’t disappear. They leak. Unprocessed stress and emotional overload quietly spill into relationships, shaping their tone, closeness and communication — and not for the better. You might think you’re being […]

Psychologies

11 February 202611 February 2026