I am a loud and proud affiliate of the work of Jessica Ainscough – a blogger, cancer survivor (and thriver), speaker, author and I am proud to call – a friend. Jess has been an incredible teacher in my life, particularly in the past two years in which I embarked on a complete transformation with the support of Jess and the amazing tribe that followed.  

The Lifestyle Transformation Guide was a divinely timed God-send. It came to me at a time when I was immersed in a lot of ‘me time’, with my partner working away and our recent move to the country and away from family and friends. I was alone for the first time in my life, with no real idea to take care of myself. Sure I had always been health savvy and had played around with a number of diets and fitness binges – but they always, always, came from a place of self loathing. In a pre birthday post last year, I reflected on the monumental changes to my health and mental wellness over the past few years. I have come from a place where I was never good enough to a place of love, kindness and complete and utter self respect and love. I still have my days where I feel down, where I feel inadequate, when I feel ‘ugly’ or ‘fat’ or ‘gross’ – but with the strategies that I have learnt over the past two years – I am able to do a little ‘boing flip’ and go along my usual bubbly, positive and energetic way. 

I poured out my heart and soul in a raw review of the guide that changed my life. I have learnt SO much, I have been connected with the most incredible group of wellness seekers and, most profound of all, I have ignited a passion for holistic healing that has seen me develop this blog, create a tribe of a readers and supporters and has prompted me to pursue another business in health and wellness coaching. It has allowed me to reconnect with my authentic self – that bright eyed girl who truly, wholeheartedly and unapologetically loves life and all that it brings. I am healthy, happy, (multi and ecstatically) passionate and I am truly building the life of my dreams. And, for the first time ever, I know I am so deserving of all these blessings. That admission was twenty five years in the making – that I am so very very deserving of a brilliant life. And so are YOU. Damn straight.