Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Your metabolism didn’t ‘slow down’—it adapted.

Midlife weight gain isn't just about food. It's about physiology.

And here's what no one told you: Estrogen plays a big role in how your body uses insulin, stores fat, and builds muscle. When it starts fluctuating in your 40s, everything feels… off.
But most women? They're told to "eat less, move more."

Spoiler: That advice is outdated—and in many cases, damaging.

I've lived both sides of this story. For years I was the one who skipped breakfast, added another cardio class, and still wondered why my I didn't feel right.
I even blamed myself for "not being disciplined enough," when really...
My hormones had changed. My metabolism had changed. My strategy hadn't.

In my latest blog, I share exactly how I lost 5 pounds (at age 48!) without tracking macros, starving myself, or giving up chocolate.

It starts with this shift:
💡 Don't try to "out-discipline" your hormones. Learn how to support them.
The best part? You don't have to overhaul your whole life.
A few small, smart adjustments—like front-loading your meals, changing how you snack, and timing when you eat—can make a big difference.

I break it all down here:
👉 Read the blog: "Feel Lighter, Clearer, Stronger"

If you've been trying to "get your body back" and nothing's working, maybe it's time to ask: What does my body need now?

Let's answer that together.
With you on this quest,
Dr. Amanda

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Monday, 23 June 2025

Summer Wellness Tips

Summer is finally here, !

As we experience this seasonal change, I wanted to share some important insights regarding seasonal nutrition and sleep support that may benefit you as the days are longer.

Key points:

1. Seasonal food intake is crucial for optimal nutrition. A recent study on broccoli showed significantly higher nutrient levels in summer-autumn compared to winter-spring.

2. Focus on seasonally grown foods for maximum nutrient density and cost-effectiveness. Local markets, CSA groups and resources like this Seasonal Food Guide website can help identify in-season produce as determine by your location.

3. Summer's extended daylight hours may disrupt sleep patterns, particularly in northern regions. It may be a time of year to consider supplementing with melatonin.

Summer sleep challenges to be aware of:
- Higher temperatures affecting core body temperature (we sleep better in a cool environment)
- Increased light exposure disrupting sleep cycles (reducing or delaying melatonin production)
- Greater oxidative stress and potential inflammation from sun exposure

If you'd like more detailed information on Melatonin supplements - read my blog post here.

To your everlasting health,
Dr. Tracy

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Sunday, 15 June 2025

Understanding Women's Unique Relationship with Pornography

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Hello,

Most articles that you read on the internet about porn watching or porn addiction are written with the idea that it is men who are doing it. In my experience, this is very true. However, it does not mean that women don't watch porn or become addicted to it. But there are differences in why.

Dr. Nicholas Jenner

Counselling Psychotherapist

Boundaries of The Soul Therapy

and Counselling Ltd

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WC2H 9JQ, London, UK.

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Thursday, 12 June 2025

Therapy Shorts 6: Embrace Individuality in Your Relationship

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Hello,

Individuality means you are more than someone's partner. You are more than your hobbies and interests. You are more than a father or mother, brother, sister, son or daughter. You are an individual with individual wants and needs. How often does that get lost in the enmeshment that often happens in relationships of any kind. We are encouraged to give ourselves totally the chosen "one", and put our personal needs aside.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, discover "Therapy Shorts": a collection of quick insights and gentle nudges to support your healing journey.

This week is about Individuality.

These posts, published with a short audio, provide bite-sized wisdom to help you grow and discover yourself. Join me as we investigate the small ways we can bring peace, clarity, and connection into our lives.

Dr. Nicholas Jenner

Counselling Psychotherapist

Boundaries of The Soul Therapy

and Counselling Ltd

71 -75 Shelton street,

WC2H 9JQ, London, UK.

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Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Therapy Shorts 5: Balancing Individuality and Purpose in Relationships.

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Hello,

There is a social expectation, consolidated by parents, peers, schools and government about the way we need to see ourselves and relationships. This expectation is mostly that we find someone early in our lives and follow a familiar, expected path through marriage, kids, career, empty nesting and retirement.

All while giving ourselves completely to this other person.

Nowhere in this "fantasy", is mentioned the concept of individuality.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, discover "Therapy Shorts": a collection of quick insights and gentle nudges to support your healing journey.

This week is about Individuality.

Dr. Nicholas Jenner

Counselling Psychotherapist

Boundaries of The Soul Therapy

and Counselling Ltd

71 -75 Shelton street,

WC2H 9JQ, London, UK.

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Sunday, 8 June 2025

Group Therapy Sessions Starting Again July 27th, 2025

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Hello,

Join me on July 27th for a new round of group therapy sessions dedicated to codependency recovery, with Free Access To The Codependency Self-Help Program (worth 390 USD).

Group therapy will be held on Sundays, in a series of totally private four 90-minute online sessions.

You will receive a 15 minute phone call from me, at your convenience, as an introduction to the program and to discuss suitability.

FIND OUT MORE

Dr. Nicholas Jenner

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Boundaries of The Soul Therapy

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WC2H 9JQ, London, UK.

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Saturday, 7 June 2025

THE MAN IN THE PICTURE is in my top five favorite novellas

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THE MAN IN THE PICTURE is in my top five favorite novellas

On this cold winter's night, the old professor has decided to reveal the painting's eerie secret..

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The Man in the Picture is one of the most chilling novellas I have ever read. Seriously.

In the apartment of Oliver's old professor at Cambridge, there is a painting on the wall, a mysterious depiction of masked revelers at the Venice carnival. On this cold winter's night, the old professor has decided to reveal the painting's eerie secret...

It's on Kindle Unlimited, in print, and on Audible. The Audible reading is particularly well done.

This novella is by Susan Hill, the author of The Woman in Black. Great story, but I feel that The Man in the Picture is even better.

If you’re not a Patreon, I hope you’ll consider it. You get a ton of Patreon-only podcast episodes — for example, I’m about to interview Brian Evenson for my “Deep Background” series — and a lot more. And it’s only $5 a month!

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Mike

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Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Your metabolism didn’t ‘slow down’—it adapted.

Monday, 23 June 2025

Summer Wellness Tips

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Understanding Women's Unique Relationship with Pornography

Boundaries of The Soul Therapy

and Counselling Ltd

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Therapy Shorts 6: Embrace Individuality in Your Relationship

Boundaries of The Soul Therapy

and Counselling Ltd

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Therapy Shorts 5: Balancing Individuality and Purpose in Relationships.

Boundaries of The Soul Therapy

and Counselling Ltd

Sunday, 8 June 2025

Group Therapy Sessions Starting Again July 27th, 2025

Boundaries of The Soul Therapy

and Counselling Ltd

Saturday, 7 June 2025

THE MAN IN THE PICTURE is in my top five favorite novellas

THE MAN IN THE PICTURE is in my top five favorite novellas

On this cold winter's night, the old professor has decided to reveal the painting's eerie secret..

Your metabolism didn’t ‘slow down’—it adapted.

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