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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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Vienna at Christmas: Essential Tips for Expectant Mums Over 40

Our sanctuary: Mercure Hotel Josefshof Waiting for your 12-week scan can feel like standing at the station while every train passes without you. For a new mum over 40 with a history of miscarriage, the anticipation can be almost unbearable.…

Celebrating Shab-e Yalda when family is far away: keeping tradition alive across …

Family at the heart of Yalda Night Shab-e Yalda, the Persian winter solstice celebration, is a night steeped in tradition, poetry, and family connection. It marks the longest night of the year and symbolises the triumph of light over darkness.…

Persian Delight Newcastle: authentic Persian food for families and food lovers

Authentic flavours and family-friendly dining If you’re hunting for an authentic taste of Persia in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Persian Delight is a gem worth discovering. The restaurant combines traditional Persian flavours with a welcoming, relaxed environment, making it an ideal…

Persian kachi pudding: traditional saffron dessert for postpartum recovery

What is Kachi Pudding? New motherhood can be exhausting. Some women seem to bounce back quickly, while others, like me, face relentless fatigue. For me, postpartum anemia compounded the challenge of recovery after an intense delivery. My unexpected source of…

Postpartum fitness over 40: how to rebuild strength and confidence after birth

Challenge after birth Returning to fitness after giving birth is rarely straightforward. For new mums over 40, the challenge can feel particularly pronounced. I discovered this first-hand, stepping on the scales six weeks postpartum and staring at a body that…