If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you know my own history. You know I’ve wrestled with my own body image. So now, as a parent, I find myself in a quiet tug-of-war:
Tag: mental-health
HEARD, SEEN, AND SAFE: WHAT WE ALL REALLY WANT
A raw and honest reflection on the human need to feel heard, seen, and safe, and how vulnerability, growth, and empathy shape who we become.
JANUARY ISN’T A RESET BUTTON: DITCH THE “NEW YEAR, NEW ME” MINDSET AND NUTURE A BODY-POSITIVE ROUTINE THAT ACTUALLY LASTS
Feeling overwhelmed by fitness and diet goals in the new year? Here are 10 realistic tips to build a balanced mindset, manage gym anxiety, and create healthy routines that last all year for both men and women.
BEYOND ONE DAY: WHY WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY IS A DAILY CHECK-IN FOR ME
World Mental Health Day isn’t just about awareness it’s about consistent self-care. I try share how regular check-ins with body and mind have shaped my journey toward better mental health and body image balance.
FROM SCRIBBLES TO STRENGTH: HOW WRITING BECAME MY UNEXPECTED LIFELINE
How journaling helped me process my thoughts and feelings, help me understand my anxiety, and break the stigma of being a man. Writing was never the plan but it became the path.
Behind the Smile: You Never Know What Someone’s Going Through
You never really know what's going on in someone else's head. This blog explores hidden struggles, masking emotions, and the need for better mental health support in Ireland
Irish Independent Feature Article
Written by: Liadán Hynes , Mon 26 May 2025 I lost decades to body dysmorphic disorder - but I can look in the mirror now and not dislike what I see' For Dubliner Keith Russell, two diagnoses five years ago gave a name to the deep anxiety he has felt since his teens - body … Continue reading Irish Independent Feature Article
WAKING UP TO HEAL: FINDING YOUR WAY BACK TO YOU
Realising you've been living on auto-pilot? It's never too late to heal, rediscover yourself, and fall back in love with life. Here's how to start.
YOU DON’T NEED TO BE BRAVE TO REACH OUT: WHY GETTING HELP ISN’T ABOUT COURAGE
You don’t need to be brave to reach out for help. Asking for support isn't about courage, but about care and how small steps can lead to big healing.
FACING THE FEAR OF REJECTION: PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE AND YOU MAY JUST FIND HAPPINESS
Fear of rejection can hold you back from love, but it doesn’t have to. Embrace vulnerability, practice self-acceptance, and confidently put yourself out there. You may just find happiness.
The Endless Spiral 