by Ruth | Nov 4, 2019 | Emotional Wellbeing, Nourishing Food, Relationships, Sisterhood
I can’t remember when I started to bake with Mum. It feels like we’ve always baked Christmas goodies together. Whenever the tradition began, it is now a firm one, a ritual we share, one we get excited about together. This year, as we agreed when we’d...
by Ruth | Jan 13, 2017 | Emotional Wellbeing, Fertility, Nourished Communication, Relationships, Sisterhood
If you’re new to fertility investigations and treatment, or even if you’ve earned a few grey hairs from the process already, preparing for a round of treatment can feel like a minefield. How do you decide what to eat? Who do you listen to, when deciding...
by Ruth | Jan 5, 2017 | Fertility, Relationships, Sisterhood
Nollaig na mBan, pronounced “Nullig na Mon” or Women’s Christmas in the Irish language, is celebrated in Ireland on January 6th. This day heralds the end of Christmas celebrations and in Christian traditions, the feast of the Epiphany and the arrival...
by Ruth | Nov 10, 2016 | Emotional Wellbeing, Fertility, Nourished Communication, Relationships
I used to pride myself on being self sufficient; on being an independent, financially resourceful and capable woman. I didn’t need anyone’s help and I always found the resources I needed within. I was in control of everything, including my emotions....
by Ruth | Jun 10, 2016 | Emotional Wellbeing, Fertility, Nourished Communication, Relationships
This month, my husband and I will be together 7 years. We met in a café in Dublin, on a blind date. Internet dating was still a relatively new thing in Ireland and I was often warned (mostly by my mother) of the risks of meeting weirdos who hung out in dodgy online...
by Ruth | Jun 2, 2016 | Emotional Wellbeing, Fertility, Hormones, Relationships
I’ve borrowed the title for this post from Arianna Huffington’s book ‘Thrive’. I’ve been reading it slowly and savouring her lessons, for about 2 months now. So much of what she offers resonates with me. This week I’ve been diving...
