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

Following a successful first career in hardback book publishing and journalism, and taking a career break to have her two… Read more

I have never understood why people rave about Bob Dylan.  His voice has always set my teeth on edge, and… Read more

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

I have just returned from a train trip from London to Barcelona. What a wonderful city – full of surprises…. Read more

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

Yesterday I spent an inspiring day at the Festival for Death and Dying at the Connect Centre, Wells. It was wonderful… Read more

I received a message on the answer phone last Thursday from BBC1’s Sunday morning programme, The Big Questions. Would I… Read more

I don’t know about you, but I am maxed out with suggestions on how to cope with lockdown and COVID-19. Yesterday,… Read more

On this Brexit fuelled Election Day taking place on the mid winter Full Cold Moon, I notice a familiar deep-seated feeling… Read more

A couple of days ago I spent an overnight at the wonderful Elephant Village, about 20 kilometres from Luang Prabang,… Read more

The Womanologist Dion Johnston is Bristolian by birth, born to Jamaican immigrants. She says she feels very fortunate to have… Read more

Toby Nowlan is an award-winning journalist, explorer and biologist who produces wildlife documentaries with Silverback Films based in Bristol. For the past four… Read more

Last week was a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me.  So, while I applaud Lord Richard Layard’s enthusiasm… Read more

An Advance Directive (living will) stipulates, for example, whether you want to be resuscitated or should you become seriously ill, what… Read more

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

Following my article  in Therapy Today on Menopause: How Women Suffer in Silence,  I have started to run a series of workshops on… Read more

Living in the same location as two octogenarian couples is a salutary experience.  One couple, Brian and Enid, are fully engaged… Read more