‘Bodies as Trends: What the End of the BBL Era and Revival of 90s ‘heroin chic’ May Do for Our Girls and Woman’s Self Esteem’
I am Rochelle, a trauma informed counsellor in the east of England. I am of Afro-Eurasian decent and am passionate about helping people unpack their racial trauma and find introspective self acceptance in a world that offers some unconscious, damaging messages about...
All Eyes On Her Yet She Was Never Truly Seen
What Norma Jean Baker Teaches Us About Marilyn Monroe and the Danger of PersonaMy name is Rochelle. I am a British counsellor based in Suffolk, England. I am also an international coach. I am trauma informed and decide my life to facilitating people on a self-love...
Courgette ‘zucchini’ Bolognese aka “Filthy Sexy Mush”
Part of self care can include nourishing our body with healthy and tasty food. When our reservoir is running on empty it can be difficult to have the energy to cook from scratch. What I love about the Dutches of Sussex recipe for “Filthy Sexy Mush” is it’s only 3...
Managing Stress as Conflict In Ukrainian Continues
It’a so important that we make time for self care to decompress as we observe the conflict unfolding - especially for those of who have pre-existing trauma, ptsd or are deeply empathic. Our brains have a negativity bias so it’s important that we gauge our emotional...
Self-Care is Self-Preservation
Experiences in life can leave us feeling depleted, exhausted with little to no hope for our future. This can be particularly true when we have not been intentional about checking in with ourselves, nor proactive about doing things to top up our reservoir. These...
Not Your Mum’s Cottage Pie
When expressing my excitement about making my first cottage pie this autumn, a friend declared “Nothing British you make is authentic- that's why it's so good”. Their playful banter raised my awareness and sparked some introspection. I thought to myself, “Are my...
In The Shadows of Mixed-Race Pride
[Disclaimer: this views expressed in this blog are from the authors understanding of said history. Please take into account that as the transatlantic slave trade took place across different continents and countries thus the laws, norms and customs and varied greatly]...
When the Sky is Grey Dance Anyway
I awoke with a feeling of knowing that when I opened my dark grey curtains I would be greeted with clear blue skies and bright sun rays. As I brushed my teeth, cleansed my skin, and looked at my fig scented, sheet-masked face in the mirror, this warm and exciting...
At the Beach: The Symbolism of Water and Sand
During a recent visit to the beach, I felt grounded amongst the elements. I found peace in my surroundings: the crisp sea air framed by a backdrop of clear blue skies, seagulls, and the ocean’s tranquil sounds. This made the oceanfront evening an ideal self-care sweet...