This week I was invited to chat with Kelsey Parker (tune in here) all about staying positive through it all. A topic I love to chat about but wow can life throw us some curveballs. …
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I love a wee trip through to Glasgow. I used to go a couple of times a week for work and on arrival it always seems such a huge city compared to Edinburgh. The first…
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This week I saw lots of great posts for World Mental Health day. Every day we should do our bit to help remove stigma, simply by being as honest as we can be and holding…
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Mental health awareness week is about to kick off, which is a great chance to get more people talking openly. If you have ever experienced a mental illness (I call mine half awakening/illness but it’s…
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If scallops are on a menu, I tend to order them. If they are part of a surprise tasting menu, I am like hello baby. They have to be in my top 10 and I…
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I love a family game of dominoes. As I was playing with my parents and daughter last week, I got to thinking about the strategy I use in each round. If I have a double…
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I have been recording some new podcast episodes for Time for a Mojo Injection season 8 and I was reminded of a great quote that I heard at the Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival. My lovely guest,…
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I think it’s great to have those easy, crowd pleaser dishes to go to when life feels busy. This is a classic, made by my Mum. It can be cooked in a big pot and…
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I am known for being a bit of an oversharer. I love it that way, I want people to know who I really am. But lately I have found that I have some walls up. …
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Over a game of jenga on Christmas day, I got to thinking about life. Sometimes we stand tall and strong and it feels like nothing can shake us. Then as time goes on, little pieces…
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I am sure I am not alone when I say that I really enjoy taking time to slow down and reflect as we turn on the festive lights and start to embrace the season to…
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I started writing a song for my son last month. It goes like this: If you spill a drink on the carpet, I’ll just smile and grin and when you want an ice lolly, I’ll…
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Staying merry and bright when the world can feel dark or cold isn’t always easy. I want to share some things that I do in the hope that you will be inspired or encouraged. But…
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Positive affirmations and mantras are now hugely popular in the wellness world. A lot of psychiatrists will talk to their patients about the power of positive thinking. Science shows us that we can rewire the…
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The ability to find the light when life gets in the way is a super power. I often ask people who are struggling the following: What is one small thing you can do today to…
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Many of you will be thinking – where has Jojo gone? Many of you will have been messaged by a scammer. Thanks to The Daily Record for covering my story about being hacked on my…
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I have always been so curious and open minded about the spiritual world but none more so than over the last few years. I think it was a number of things that inspired me. One…
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Holding back our true feelings for too long can be deadly. Research shows us that repressed emotions result with ‘dis ease’ be that physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. I spoke very openly about this on…
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I was super excited when my friend Gavin Oattes informed me he was writing his 6th book especially for teenagers, which is called A Head Full of Everything. He had given me a sneak preview…
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Dear Jojo, Can you help me raise awareness about something really close to my heart? I have left my husband and it feels like the weight of the world has been lifted. BUT.. some friends…
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I was touched to read this message and always try to reply to as many as possible. Dear Jojo, I am now 60 and a different person from my 30’s when I had extreme anxiety.…
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I’m huge on wellness and believe we should all have a range of toolkits to help us with our energy, overall health and outlook. I think it’s great to be curious and question why we…
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Will Young, in his powerful documentary, Losing My Twin Rupert, did an incredible job of sharing what it is like to be a carer for someone you love who is struggling with their mental health.…
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Last weekend, I was delighted to be back speaking at The Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival. This was my 4th year speaking and interviewing at the festival, which takes place at The Assembly rooms. As always, it was…
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I am always up for a new wild swimming adventure. I love being by the water and it really is super invigorating when it comes to waking up that mojo each and every day. I…
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This morning on the school run I was chatting with my neighbour about the Easter break and we were sharing tales of our holiday adventures. I commented that I felt quite bad as I realised…
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50 years ago today, on 1st April 1972, my parents were married. I have heard that it was a great day, full of laughter and dancing. There were a few jokes on the day. My…
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It’s been almost two years since I shared the uncut blog, Conversations with my psychiatrist and I felt that it was time for an update. Today I had my first face to face appointment with…
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World sleep day. Today is world sleep day and this year’s theme is ‘Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World.’
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My daughter wrote a poem about Kindness last week. I will share some of it below: Kindness is not a blanket but it can warm you up. Kindness is not covid but it can spread.…
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With more people working from home than ever, it is useful to focus on the very many benefits. Perhaps that involves more time in bed in the morning, walking your kids to school, comfortable loungewear…
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It has been really hard to watch the recent news about the Russia-Ukraine invasion and I often think about how our kids are processing everything. My daughter informed me that the school have been keeping…
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Today is random acts of kindness day and in a world that can encourage us to compare and feel inadequate, I want to remind you of how important it is to be kind to yourself. …
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Children’s Mental Health Week 2022 kicks off today and the theme is growing together. Growing Together is about growing emotionally and finding ways to support and help each other grow. I did a little dance…
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Fear and anger are natural emotions, our brain is wired to look out for fear to keep us safe. Based on our past and all of the experiences we have had in our life, we…
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Today is Blue Monday and it is a beautiful day in Scotland as I type. Many of us are now aware that Blue Monday is actually a made up day, yet words and labels can…
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I wanted to share a very important reminder with all the inevitable pressures of January: How you look is the least interesting thing about you. I remember chatting with a friend about 10 years ago.…
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I wanted to end my last podcast episode of 2021 with a boom, bang, bosh so I simply had to bring in fellow motivational speaker and author Gavin Oattes who always leaves me feeling entertained,…
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I used to think of yoga as loads of complex moves designed for super tiny people who are amazingly flexible, which scared me a little. However, over the past few years I have come to…
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I get paid to talk about happiness to rooms full of people and I love it. Those closest to me will tell you that happiness has always been my number 1 definition of success. Even…
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Happy 7th birthday to our kind, contented, super smiley, gentle and pure magic wee boy x You no longer jump in the shower with your clothes on or cover your face in pens. You no…
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Today is the 6th birthday of this blog and I have LOVED being able to share so much in this space and hear from so many awesome people. It’s also given me the opportunity to…
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It’s so important that we set boundaries online so that we can look after our mental health and teach our kids to do the same. I feel very grateful that most of the messages I…
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A couple of weeks ago I spoke on my instagram stories about medication in reference to mental health. I had lots of messages from those struggling with this so wanted to share a little more.…
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I was buzzing to go back to Glencoe last month, it’s such a stunning part of our bonnie land. The last time I was there, I was being shot in a film which involved running…
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I joked on an Instagram reel recently about how we respond to change. Even the smallest change can make us a little uncomfortable, such as sitting in a different seat at the table. I did this…
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On world mental health day, I was delighted to arrange a group mojo swim where we met on Gullane Beach, East Lothian to unite and take to the cold water in support of those living…
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Kids love a sleepover don’t they? It’s been so nice to see Bonnie and Charlie get back to a little normality over the past few months. I still remember sleepovers from my own childhood. I…
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I had a few questions through the blog and across social so wanted to do a quick vlog with the answers.
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Last night the kids and I were delighted to attend the pre launch of the new indoor activity centre at Conifox Adventure Park which offers an indoor play barn with soft play, parenting room, three…
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Over the summer, we enjoyed a fab evening swim at Avon Lagoon in Linlithgow. The water was pretty warm and the kids loved it so much. I was shocked at how busy it was, the…
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On Friday I celebrated my 39th birthday, it’s been a blast and I always feel very blessed each year I reach a new number. I love birthdays.
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Wild swimming around Scotland has been part of our pandemic survival. I love that so many of you are finding my blogs about these adventures and visiting the places yourselves. It’s so good for the…
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Today we celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary. I’ve written a lot about what relationships have taught me over the years, it would be easy to fill a book. With a decade of marriage comes…
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Yesterday I had great fun as guest speaker for the teams at Sighthill Early Years. It was so nice to connect with people face to face. I was super touched on arrival, when lots of…
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This morning I spoke on BBC Radio Scotland about my thoughts regarding Boris Johnson going teetotal until his second baby arrives around Christmas time. I did a poll across social media and many have a…
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Happy 9th birthday to our fun, thoughtful and lovely Bonnie lass. Here are 9 thoughts for a very precious 9 year old and for you reading this post:
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I love this chat with the lovely Suzanne aka ‘The Batch Lady’ about keeping the mojo in check at home. Perhaps you have a drawer or a breakfast bar or table that becomes a dumping…
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We recently had an amazing day in Scotland, swimming and cycling at Loch Lubnaig. It is crazy to think that before my love of wild swimming, I stayed in a lodge, right next to the…
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You may have seen across social that the kids and I enjoyed some serious mojo injections for the launch of @goapedalkeithedinburgh – the first Go Ape course in Scotland for under 10’s. Bonnie (8) and…
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I’ve had some feedback recently about the fact that Doctors have been prescribing meditation to help improve mental health. I was asked if I have some tips in terms of when this feels impossible, perhaps…
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I caught up with a friend recently who lives in North Berwick and he suggested we go for a swim at ‘the secret beach’ aka Canty Bay. I was super keen to go a little…
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I have visited Center Parcs Whinfell Forest 6 times. The first time was way back in 2000, when it was called Oasis. I went with a bunch of uni friends and we had a blast. …
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I smile as I reflect on the difference in me from 16 months ago. Back then, something as simple as booking a haircut would be sorted no bother, with military precision. I booked things in,…
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I recently interviewed a super interesting spiritual life coach, called Pradeep Susarla (listen in here). He spoke about the boarding school he attended growing up in India, with the emphasis being all about trying to…
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Sometimes you need to go off the beaten track. Just like our mission to find ‘Charlie’s cave’, we had a bit of an adventure to find the gorgeous Tyninghame Beach. Once we had committed, there…
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With all that has been going on in the world, I have been feeling really thankful for the simple joys, such as an invigorating, cold water swimming session out at Threipmuir Reservoir. To my knowledge,…
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I have spoken a lot over the past year about getting the balance between connecting to our spiritual health whilst remaining grounded. This can be hard if you take your practise to deeper levels, whatever…
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 and to kick it off, I shared an open and inspiring chat with the lovely Emma Kendrick, from EK Holistic Therapy You can hear the full conversation at the…
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Last weekend, after seeing a recommendation on the fab Wild Swimming Scotland Facebook page, we went off on a mission to find the hidden gem Gilmour’s Linn and Charlie’s Cave. A great blog was shared…
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The mojo is always in there, you just have to wake it up. Cold water is a wonderful way to do just that and I continue to embrace wild swimming in Edinburgh. I am delighted…
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This week, on time for a mojo injection episode 121, I had the pleasure of heading to Sydney via zoom and chatting with Spiritual Guide & Meditation Teacher Rohit Sahoo. Rohit puts content out to…
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Eating is one of the greatest pleasures in life. However, eating too much or not eating correctly can seriously affect our mojo and overall health. The key to changing our relationship with food is an…
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Tomorrow is International Happiness Day 2021, which is a chance to reflect and an excuse to go out and seek some joy. Here are my top tips to ‘feel the mojo’. The mojo is always…
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Image by Anilorak Photography There are places in your heart you don’t even know exist until you love a child but that doesn’t mean it’s always an easy ride. Last week, I came across my…
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This week’s podcast, time for a mojo injection episode 119 (tune in here) is CRAM PACKED with tips. My guest is Sam Heaney. Sam is an Intuitive Coach who helps women live in flow by…
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Happy world book day. There are so many amazing books out there. I’m currently on book 10 of 2021 and I’m a sucker for underlining parts that jump out to me. Or pausing audible and…
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Above image by Anna Deacon This week, on time for a mojo injection episode 118, we are talking feeling more alive and caring less about what others think. Jump in here. I shall throw in…
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On Friday, serious mojo injections hit our kitchen. I received a delicious treat from @thecafemilk – a beautiful brunch box, a couple of weeks ahead of their launch for Mother’s Day weekend.
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I joked on the podcast this week (episode 117) about the pressure to box tick all the ‘good values’ in order to live our best lives. My amazing guest, ex CIA agent, now successful and…
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Should couples sleep in separate beds? I have been asked to speak on this topic on BBC Radio twice in the space of a week, the reason being that new stats have come to light…
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I have had a few messages this week about anxiety and lower vibrational thoughts and as a result have decided to make a little extra time this week to explore this in more detail on…
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This week on podcast 115, we are talking about life changing moments that make your faith stronger. Jump in here. I have always had a faith but there have been spiritual moments in my life…
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It’s children’s mental health week 2021 and the theme is express yourself. If we want to teach our kids that it’s important to talk and share their feelings, we (as a society not just parents)…
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This Thursday, it’s time to talk day 2021. Whilst days like this are important, my vision is that talking openly about our emotional and mental health doesn’t have to be reserved for one day. We…
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Peace of mind is a beautiful thing but I have been there when my mind was absolutely racing and spinning out of control to the point I needed to go to hospital. That gave me…
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This week, on podcast episode 112, I talk about finding joy in the little things. For many, this is so important as we adjust to lockdown life yet again.
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Today, I share a story on time for a mojo injection, podcast episode 111. The story is about a time a few years ago when my body felt heavy. I was carrying around hurt, anger…
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I have been reflecting over some of the voice notes and messages I left around this time last year. Wow. Whilst it was a rollercoaster of highs and lows, I sure gave some insightful and…
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2021 – Focus on how you want to stay, not what you need to become. May you stay laid back and calm instead of becoming uptight. Hold onto hope, faith and trust, don’t let this…
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Thanks to @scottishdailyrecord for picking up my @tedx_official story and helping to raise awareness of hypomania. Now that I’m out the other side, I’m of the belief that psychology and spirituality don’t need to exist in opposition. I…
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So there it is, time to share my story with the world. There are a few twists and turns so hold on until the end. The video will soon be uploaded onto the Ted website…
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This weekend we attended the press event for Spectacle of Light and a magic time was had by all. I am a huge fan of festive lights. My favourite thing about the street we currently…
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Last week, on my show, time for a mojo injection, we did something a bit different. We took you to the beach for a live wild swim, meditation and deep conversation. Jump in with us…
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When I coach people, we always start with keeping it real and breaking things down. I need to know that a person is clear with their intentions before we get started. I have thought in…
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This is not the face of someone who would have a full on mental breakdown, just two months later. This is the face of a happy and content Mum. This is not the face of…
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This week on podcast episode 103, we are talking about how to increase your charisma without being fake. We get fairly deep at the end so stay tuned. When I first spoke with charisma coach,…
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Last week, I read the following words: ‘The average person somehow manages to watch 28 hours of tv a week, yet ask them if they have time to study philosophy and they will probably tell…
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Last week, in the Sunday Post magazine, I spoke about keeping the mojo in check when the clocks go back. There are times that we need to dig deep to look after our Winter wellness. …
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This week I am covering the topic of being ghosted and rejected on my podcast, which was inspired by some recent messages I received. Ghosting is hot topic at the moment, just in time for…
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Sometimes relaxation is a choice and it is a very important one. We have to select moments in the day to slow both the mind and body down. Some of my favourite ways to relax…
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Today is a reminder to be kind to ourselves. The theme for 2020 is ‘mental health for all’. We all have mental health and sometimes people who are living with a mental illness have better…
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Last week I was delighted to pass my mental health first aid qualification with the wonderful NewbyCore Consulting Limited I think it’s really important that more people take these courses to help those in need and…
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Last week, on the 10th of September, I turned 38. It was a great day full of love, pamper and surprises. The kids totally stole the show as always when they came to meet me…
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Thank you so much for all the messages about my recent article, in sickness and in mental health. I am blown away by the feedback and delighted that it is helping to open up further…
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I had a lot of messages asking where we were swimming at the weekend. My love of a good dip in cold, fresh water is still going strong. There are SO many benefits to cold…
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Lots of people have told me how amazing the isle of Harris is, so a visit was inevitable. We managed to book a last minute trip at the end of July, just as lockdown started…
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Have you ever been called ‘too intense’? I have. The first time I remember it was 14 years ago when I was travelling around Australia. It bothered me. I took it personally. These days, I…
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I really enjoyed being interviewed by my good friend Donal Doherty, on his wonderful podcast. Check the discussion out here. We spoke about looking after our mental health when working in a creative role and…
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A friend had mentioned the recent chat about Kayne West being hypomanic. I checked out the latest footage and it took me back to the time I was in that state myself. It appears that…
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I spoke recently about my own emotions and trauma this year. Whilst this video below is lighthearted, I went through some incredibly intense stuff. I have enjoyed doing some speaking gigs and writing now that…
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It was an honour to chat openly and deeply with Drew Carson on my podcast, time for a mojo injection (tune in on spotify here), where he talks about being productive despite living with crippling…
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‘These arms lack a purpose, flappin like a humming bird I’m nervous, cause I’m the left eye, you’re the right Would it not be madness to fight? WE COME ONE Faithless In 2004 I attended…
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Don’t get me wrong, sometimes screens are an absolute blessing, especially with two young kids after over 100 days of lockdown. Silence can indeed be golden, in fact platinum. But since a lightbulb moment in…
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I gave a talk via zoom on resiliance last week to a team of around 130 people. It was lovely to get some great feedback on this session, with another booking from a listener the…
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I am delighted to become a patron for Make 2nds Count, you can read here to find out why I am so passionate about this amazing charity. Make 2nds count was founded in 2018 by…
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It’s mental health awareness week with the theme being kindness. Like cream cheese frosting on carrot cake, you can never have too much kindness. We need to spread it on thick. Being kind is an…
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Image fromBeautiful Bairns Photography Having been working hard to break the stigma of mental health since 2014, I would be an absolute fraud if I didn’t speak openly about my own recent experience. I care…
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I loved catching up with the lovely Jill Richie on my podcast, time for a mojo injection. You can tune in here on spotify or hop onto itunes and download. I feel very proud that…
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Image fromBeautiful Bairns Photography New research reveals Brits find looking back at photos more relaxing than meditating. Personally, I love a bit of both and it is lovely watching Bonnie enjoying looking through memories at…
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I love basking in the power you have over me. You slow me down. You are addictive. Even when I have a long list of things to do, you pull me in. As that blast…
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There is no doubt that for many, 2020 has been a monster of a year so far. I was chatting to a great friend on the phone earlier and he reminded me that it’s important…
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Don’t be so hard on yourself. Lots of people offered me this lovely advice earlier this week after a post I put out on Instagram to smash the stigma of mental illness, where I dubbed…
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If the day Jesus died is now called Good Friday, then our worst days can be called good too.
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At the moment, millions of minds are racing. It’s a very strange time as we navigate through our new normal. Your mental wellbeing has never been more important. To slow down, we need to get…
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I have always been a huge dreamer and visionary. This image below was a dream which I worked hard to make happen within around 16 months. I had no doubt in my mind. I think…
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Jojo comes to life when she is coaching and speaking on stage. Here are some of her latest reviews: ‘Jojo is so down to earth yet really energising and motivating – it’s like talking to…
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I am in recovery from my first ever manic episode. I have asked myself what was real and what wasn’t. The truth is, I may not know for some time and I can’t rush it. …
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The past few months have been a blur. To be frank, the virus seems insignificant to me compared to the mental illness I had to fight. I was in denial for some time as I…
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I work with a lot of incredible people and I adore seeing transformation. I have a range of tools and mojo injections that I use. It is important for me that we always keep it…
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I adore meditation but it takes practise. The first time I tried it a few years ago, my mind felt so busy. I had too much to do, it felt indulgent. Now I get why…
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I am slightly in love with this weeks podcast episode, 82 which you can tune into here, with the wonderful Gillian McCollum. Gillian is an intuitive eating health coach and body positive yoga teacher based…
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I love writing about my mistakes and lessons. But sometimes I worry that I can come across as ‘preachy’ with my content. I want to be grounded and measured about topics I feel passionate about. …
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Our 7 year old, Bonnie, was given a signed first edition copy of Heidi for Christmas from her Uncle David. I’ll be frank, I was more excited about the gift than she was. Heidi was…
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It has been a joy getting to know Claire from This Little House in 2019. We share a love of fun, food, a great margarita and good old chat and of course SINGING. Boy can…
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I remember years ago my Dad said to me ‘you are a great listener Jojo’. It stuck with me. We have two ears and one mouth for a reason, but sometimes listening can be difficult…
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Jump in has been one of my mantras for 2019, so when the wonderful team at Jump in trampoline park got in touch, I was all in. Initially, we were invited to check the venue…
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Look a little closer, to the mundane of the day. You will then begin to recognise the magic hasn’t gone away. The labels and stories we carry, ‘help this Mum need’s gin?’ but parenthood can…
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Last month I recorded a podcast with Laura Williams aka ‘The Secret Inspirer’. Laura is a belief coach who specialises in supporting people in the entertainment industry to believe in themselves , build resilience to…
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On Sunday we were invited to check out The Stockbridge Restaurant who are now offering a 2 or 3 course meal every Sunday for just £28/34 plus BYOB. BYOB is charged £4 for wine and…
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I would like to make clear that I am not getting too carried away just yet – we have two months left of this year. But I feel an urge to share this right here,…
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I loved last weeks podcast with Neil McLean, the Chief Executive of Social Enterprise Academy. We spoke all about self aware Leadership, purpose, passion and wellbeing. You can tune in here. I found our conversation…
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Halloween has got me thinking about capes. We all have many capes hanging up, some that we are not even aware of. I have been out trail running with my Hubs a fair bit recently. …
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I recorded two podcasts recently with awesome chaps here in Edinburgh who I met via good old Instagram. Funnily enough, we covered the subject of ‘coming out’ and then a week later I found it…
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Last month I recorded a super interesting and inspirational podcast about finding your wellness, with author, international speaker, ophthalmic surgeon and burnout/mindset coach Dr. Haidar Al-hakim. You can tune in here at episode 66.
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Thank you SO much for all the birthday love, I was blown away yesterday by all the messages and story shares across social media. I had a video sent to me last night from Create…
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A few months ago I was introduced to a couple via email called Céline and Zino, the founders of the sustainable and super portable ili laptop stand. I had been informed that they are well…
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Image by Ema Pruteanu My name is Jojo and I don’t care how many followers you have on social media. I don’t care what your engagement is like, I care about how well you know yourself. …
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From 7 year itch to 8 year rash – Is your marriage worth fighting for? The truth is, only YOU know the answer to that. Allow me to give some insight. If you have followed…
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I threw a mug not so long ago. I threw it hard and it was full. I like the mug, it has a pink flamingo on it with the words ‘you are awesome’, so go…
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I love the film Good Will Hunting, with the late Robin Williams and Matt Damon and there is an outstanding scene in it that gets me every time. Four simple words are used: It’s not…
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I have had a lot of messages lately about overwhelm. This is something I often talk about, because we are fully aware that with the rapid developments in technology and how connected we have become…
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This weeks podcast (episode 57) gave me SO MUCH to think about but most importantly it got me thinking about our dreams. First off, do you know what you want? That’s a great start. I…
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In chapter one of my first book, I discuss the fact that people who have a ‘great life’ on paper are not immune from depression and anxiety. These mental health conditions do not discriminate. As…
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I think in songs. I want to burst out in song right now. ‘Express yourself’. Don’t suppress yourself because it’s bad for your health. I had an amazing podcast discussion with Nicola Humber, author of…
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The word Dad means a lot of different things to us all. Perhaps your Dad is your hero and always will be. Perhaps you have other role models and people you love and are thankful…
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Music has a huge impact on me, so when I go for a run, which I am trying to do a lot more of these days, some lyrics really stick with me. This weeks mojo…
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I am feeling very inspired this week when it comes to healthy eating which is apt given the fact it’s now officially National Healthy Eating week. Where has my inspiration come from? Firstly, my podcast. …
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I feel very fortunate to have two sets of grandparents around, and with two young kids, it can be easy to take them for granted. Any help with childcare is a blessing and I love…
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I’ve met people over the years who tell me they don’t dance. It makes me a bit sad. Keep on dancing is one of my mantras for life. For one, our bodies need to move…
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This morning I spoke on BBC Radio about the smacking ban in Scotland. Personally, I think a smacking ban is a step too far and could lead to extra pressure on parents who are merely…
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Last week, on the lead up to Bonnie’s sports day, we were kindly sent a book all about the famous Ziggy, the main character from a series of road safety story books aimed at nursery and…
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This week is important, crazy important. It’s important for you reading this, it’s important for our future generations, it’s important for everyone. The theme for mental health awareness week 2019 is Body Image – how…
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Jojo, I was reading your article about antidepressants which mentions talking therapy for those struggling with their mental health. Surely for some, depression is just a chemical imbalance and no amount of talking can fix…
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Last week, to cram in a bit of chill amongst the school holiday madness, I went to check out the new Guinot Lift Summum Facial, which is launching at Chamomile Sanctuary next Thursday 25th. I love…
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Last week I recorded a powerful podcast (episode 45) all about our mindset and mental health with Kaye Taylor, co founder of SK Chase. I felt lighter at the end of it and Kaye’s soothing…
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Jojo, antidepressants dull my sex drive and orgasm and it sucks! I want to come off them but am not sure how safe it would be. This discussion comes up a lot. We need to…
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I have heard some negative comments in reference to mindfulness such as it’s ‘self-indulgent nonsense’ or ‘woo woo’, in other words unconventional with little or no scientific basis. I wanted to see for myself and…
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I get a lot of messages and I understand that many will experience the same issues. With this in mind, what I would like to do is launch a series of blogs, with tips and…
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