All Health and wellbeing articles
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ArticleWhen Christmas hurts
Dr Becky Howie reassures us that it is normal to feel the pang of loss during this season, and offers ways we can be kind to ourselves
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ArticleProblem solving my way from size 24 to size 12, in just eleven months
During her campaigns to better understand women’s health, Deputy Leader of Welsh Labour and Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East, Carolyn Harris, had a health crisis of her own – the physical and mental effects of weight gain. She shares her story of transformative weight loss using the weight-loss jab, Mounjaro
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OpinionHow I discovered God’s natural provision for healing and wholeness through his creation
Emma M Emmanuel reminds us through Genesis 1:29 that God provided all we need for nourishment and healing. Her testimony reveals the enduring power of God’s natural provision.
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OpinionI was diagnosed with PMDD and it made me question my Christian faith
Hena Bryan examines how living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, challenges and reshapes her understanding of faith. Her reflection reveals how physical suffering can become a path to deeper spiritual honesty.
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OpinionTaking a 6-month sabbatical completely changed my life
Philippa Strachan reflects on how stepping away from a high-pressure career led her to rediscover rest, faith, and purpose. Her six-month sabbatical in 2024 became a turning point that transformed not only her work life but her understanding of what it means to live from peace rather than pressure.
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OpinionHow God helped me to embrace my natural hair
Writer Maxine Harrison shares her journey of embracing her natural hair in a world shaped by European beauty standards. Through faith and self-acceptance, she discovers the beauty and worth in how God uniquely created her.
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ArticleWhy do women continue to shoulder the burden?
Anna Rees Green looks at the ‘invisible load’ carried by so many women and asks why the Church hasn’t found a better way
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ArticleRethinking menopause in ministry
Some aspects of Church life can be tricky to navigate during midlife. Dr Becky Howie suggests how women can be better supported
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OpinionStepping out in faith and taking August off as a freelancer changed everything
Writer Alex Noel reflects on the transformative power of rest after taking a month-long sabbatical in August. What began as a counterintuitive decision to step back from work became a season of renewal, where slowing down opened space for both restoration and spiritual insight.
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ArticleSwipe smart
Dr Becky Howie demonstrates how to navigate the health risks and rewards of social media
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OpinionI am a Christian woman, and this is how I am cutting ultra-processed foods (UPFs) out of my diet
Tanya Stead, chef, nutritionist, reflects on how her faith is shaping her decision to cut ultra-processed foods from her diet. Drawing on years in food production and a lifelong walk with God, she shares practical steps, biblical wisdom, and why stewarding our health honours the Creator.
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ArticleWatch out for stress signals
Dr Becky Howie explains why modern life keeps you on edge and suggests strategies to help you reclaim peace
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OpinionThe curse of perfectionism - what does it look like and how can we be free?
Katherine O’Neill explores the exhausting illusion of perfection in today’s filtered, fast-paced world, her invitation to let go of pressure and pursue love over performance feels especially timely, reminding us that we are most ‘perfect’ when we reflect God’s love, not the world’s ideals.
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OpinionFrom teddy bears to the true comforter: Why childlike faith still has a place in grown-up life
Jenny Sanders explores the surprising rise in adults turning to soft toys for emotional comfort in a stressful world. While these “cuddlies” may offer sensory grounding and nostalgic security, she gently reminds us that Jesus-followers always have access to the true, ever-present Comforter - the Holy Spirit.
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OpinionThe female form and God’s glory: A new chapter in sports science
Michelle Tant explores the exciting breakthroughs in female-focused sports science and what they mean beyond the world of elite athletes. She reflects on how research is finally moving beyond treating women as ‘mini men’ revealing not only the unique design of the female body but also the glory of God in his creation.
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Opinion‘I suffered from anxiety for years, until God taught me how to get freedom in my forties’
Katie Gauden shares how biblical truth and coaching tools helped her overcome lifelong anxiety. Her story offers a practical, hope-filled path to peace and purpose in Christ.
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OpinionCan intermittent fasting be spiritual too?
Jemimah Wright explores the rise of intermittent fasting as a wellness trend and asks what happens when a deeply spiritual practice becomes mainstream.
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ArticleAn encouragement to prioritise rest
Rev Katherine Chow looks at why we can find it hard to stop, and what we can learn from Jesus about getting the balance between doing and resting
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ArticleIt’s time to get moving
Dr Becky Howie explains why physical activity is so vital for your overall wellbeing – regardless of age
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OpinionMy thoughts as a Christian woman on Ulrika Jonsson’s bold rebuttal to ageism
Jemimah Wright reflects on Ulrika Jonsson’s powerful response to negative comments on her appearance.
