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Relationship with Your Nervous System: When "I Fancy an Alcohol" Becomes "I Want to Forget and Avoid What I Feel Right Now"
It is now turning 3 years since I decided that my mental and emotional well-being deserved better. Some of us gets interesting effects from drinking alcohol. No need to drink much, just having some kind of alcohol in our bodies seem to change the way we think and behave without us always consciously noticing. What I have noticed recently is the couple of times I wondered about having a drink...and then realising what I wanted was an escape, a moment without having to be "on t
Sophie Le Reste
Jan 222 min read


Beyond Small Talk: Breaking Free from Surface-Level Conversations and Avoidance
Since I went on a solo escape in Brighton for New Year's I have been reflecting on surface-level conversations and how they often signal avoidance, blocking the emotional depth our wellness journey craves. And as we step into 2026...I realise... I need depth to connect... Psychological Roots Avoidance stems from fear of vulnerability, rooted in attachment styles like anxious or avoidant patterns common in dating, although also happening in some friendships too. FUN FACT:
Sophie Le Reste
Jan 122 min read


Anger or Sadness: What Do I Feel After Heartbreak?
Explore the connection between anger and sadness after heartbreak. Learn how mindfulness helps you understand emotions and heal...
Sophie Le Reste
Dec 17, 20253 min read


CBT, Mindfulness, and the Placebo Effect
As I’ve been diving in postgraduate studies in Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health at King’s College London, I recently wrote a detailed academic essay exploring a big question: How confident can we be that CBT for depression isn’t just a placebo response? What started as a rigorous analysis of clinical trials and meta-analyses became a profound personal reflection. As someone who teaches yoga, coaches neuro-mindfulness, and supports people through their mental healt
Sophie Le Reste
Dec 8, 20253 min read


Resting: Your Path Back to Your True Self - A Journey of Renewal
Resting: Your Path Back to Your True Self - A Journey of Renewal
Sophie Le Reste
Jan 16, 20252 min read
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