Recently I’ve been reflecting on the concept of hope because of the maelstrom of change and uncertainty that is spinning… Read more

Accompanying someone to the point of death is a remarkable experience.  Nonetheless, you may find the anticipation emotionally and mentally… Read more

Well, here we are at the start of 2012. Normally I wouldn’t hesitate in wishing everyone a Happy New Year. … Read more

Dooey, my beloved cat, was killed by a car on Saturday. I had just returned from a week-long silent retreat… Read more

My time in McLeod Ganj is already half way through. So far it’s been a mixture of what I expected… Read more

This might sound a bit callous, but I don’t know what has been more shocking for me today: watching footage… Read more

In February 2020, Adam Cormack had a life altering stroke at the age of forty-three. This is his inspirational story… Read more

I feel another soapbox rant coming on.  On the train to London I read a left-behind Daily Mail.  ‘Fight the… Read more

It is important for you to be able to say your goodbyes to your dying friend. Even so, for some… Read more

Ben Parkes, also known as YogaBen, has been teaching and practising yoga for over twenty years. He trained with Swami Ambikananda. She, herself,… Read more

A huge thank you to Instinctive Living for publishing this blog on talking to children about death and dying. Check… Read more

I have now had a chance to reflect on my concern over Liz Kershaw’s Sunday Times article (20th Feb), Cause of… Read more

This pop-up was co-hosted by psychotherapist Josefine Speyer, who runs monthly death cafes in Hampstead and Death Salons in her… Read more

Been talking to quite a few women this week.  Their stories about menopause are touching, particularly those who are struggling… Read more

Dying at home is a different experience to that of medical institutions. You are more in control of what is happening… Read more

As soon as Dr Alan Hugenot finished school, he was drafted into the Vietnam War and joined the navy. This… Read more

Victor Olliver is an award winning journalist and a long time ago, trained as a lawyer. But around the age… Read more