Click here to read Part 1 & here to read Part 2. I knew a lifestyle change of this magnitude (and the internal work it required) called for radical self-kindness, so I ‘rewarded’ myself for getting through each day with little treats like long walks, fresh sheets, fresh flowers, new books, raw desserts, and […] Read more…
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The Seventh Duchess Giveaway!
When did your love of tea begin and how did it spark the desire to begin your own tea company? I have loved the ritual, experience and rich history of tea drinking for many, many years now! I love tea! It’s good for the mind, good for the body, and connects the modern […] Read more…
100 Days Without a Drink – Part 2
Click here to read Part 1. If there’s one thing I’ve learnt in adopting a vegan lifestyle, then eating gluten-free, then starting my health coaching practice, it’s that having a great support network can mean the difference between weeping alone in the corner, and rocking it out and actually enjoying the challenge. Before embarking […] Read more…
Self-Sabotage (and how to deal with it)
Have you ever found yourself a few weeks into a new health kick, feeling frustrated that you’re doing everything ‘right’ but still don’t seem to be losing any weight… so you scoff an entire cake? Or maybe a few months into a healthy new habit – and juuuust when you’re getting the hang of […] Read more…
100 Days Without a Drink – Part 1
Remember that post I wrote about resistance? Oh boy, did I feel it while I was trying to write this post. I was so tempted to hide it away, leave it unsaid, just move on… But more than that, I wanted to reach out to anyone who might be struggling with the same battles […] Read more…
The Secret to Killin’ It (Goal Winning Made Easy)
It was one of those unusually warm London days in May and I was eager to get outside and soak up the sunshine before it disappeared again. On my lunch break I hurriedly bought a health magazine, some carrot sticks and hummus, and headed to the Broadgate Circle steps. The sunshine was every bit as […] Read more…
5 Powerful Tools for Reconnecting with Yourself
The most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself. Everything else stems from there – your energy, your work, your creativity, your relationship with others. When we disconnect from ourselves – when we stop listening to our heart and intuition – things show up in our lives that we don’t want. All of […] Read more…
Create a Vision Board to Rock Your Dreams
I must admit I was a bit of a strange kid. When I was 3 or 4, I’d drive my parents crazy, constantly asking ‘What does that say?’ as I pointed at the street signs we drove past. In my first week of school, I cried in frustration because I couldn’t read yet. Once I […] Read more…
Mini Succulent Gardens for Mum
I’m such a huge fan of sisters Koren and Alana and their beautiful site, She Makes Magic. I love checking out their travel, food and crafting adventures, and feel endlessly inspired by their eco-savvy creations. When they asked me to write a guest post for their ’8 Ways to be Kind to Yourself’ series back […] Read more…
10 Things Better Than A Bad Habit
Oh, bad, unhealthy, unwelcome habits. Why is it you’re so easy to fall into but so very hard to crawl out of? When it comes to liberating yourself from habits that no longer serve you, we talk a lot in The Sparkle Project about moving your focus from what you’re giving up, to what […] Read more…
Overcoming Resistance
You know, once upon a time I was scared of becoming a Health Coach. What if I didn’t find any clients? What if I did, and they didn’t like me, or I didn’t like them? What if they didn’t like my coaching style or see results? What if I quit my career and then […] Read more…
New Design, New Directions
Oh hey there, beautiful! Welcome to the new Vegan Sparkles! There have been some pretty crazy-wonderful things happening behind the scenes lately. You know those little hints the Universe sends you that it’s time to evolve? Those little pokes and prods that urge and push you to break through resistance and do the work […] Read more…
Vegan Creatives: Emaline Delapaix
Allow me to introduce Emaline Delapaix – a Berlin-based, Australian singer-songwriter. A completely independent artist, Emaline books all of her own shows and has played concerts in Canada, USA, UK, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, France, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Slovenia. Emaline began playing music full-time just 3 years ago after […] Read more…
Inspiring Health Babes: Vanessa Millar
You know those special people you come across once in a blue moon who just radiate warmth and sincerity? Vanessa Millar is one of those people. I feel so incredibly blessed that our IIN studies brought us together. She is one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met. Vanessa’s also a truly inspiring […] Read more…