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Welcome to Saffron and Cyrus, a space for women’s health, midlife wellbeing, and balancing family, identity, and change.

I write from lived experience, including what it means to be an endomorph who rarely resembles the polished ideal. Strength, not trends, guides my words.



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Eating out with a small child: our family night at Sachins, Newcastle

H and I used to dine out in style. It was quiet, relaxed, calm and romantic. Now surviving eating out with our small child can be quite a chore.

Press release or press delete: what really happens after you send your …

I spend hours, sometimes days crafting the perfect Press release.

How to make the most of weekends as a new mum over 40

My weekends are precious to me, that’s why I make the most of them as part of a healthy lifestyle.

A Day In The Life Of A New Mum Over 40

I’ve heard the saying “being a mum is a full-time job”, but, for me as a new mum over 40, it’s actually closer to being two-and-a-half full-time jobs.

I've heard the saying "being a mum is a full-time job", but, for me as a new mum over 40, it's actually closer to being two-and-a-half full-time jobs.

Saffron tea benefits for new mums over 40: boost mood, reduce stress and …

Take some steps to spice up your life with saffron as part of your healthy living routine.

Take some steps to spice up your life with saffron as part of your healthy living routine.

Khoresht karafs recipe: How to make Persian celery stew at home

If it’s simple food with a big flavour you’re looking for, Persian celery stew can help with healthy living.

Why Ash-e Doogh is my go-to soup for winter wellbeing

I love Persian Ash-e Doogh and it’s part of my healthy living routine.