Brain Betrayal: The Dark Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods
Discover how ultra-processed food addiction hijacks the brain, the science behind it, and what experts say about overcoming this challenge.
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Sarah Cosway
- Aug 24
- 8 min
Ultra-Processed Foods: A Hidden Threat To Mental Health
Uncover how ultra-processed foods may fuel addiction and impact mental health, based on expert insights from the Food Addiction Consensus Co
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Sarah Cosway
- Aug 16
- 9 min
Mind-Altering Munchies? The Sinister Side Of Ultra-Processed Foods
Uncover the hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods. Learn why some need abstinence, not moderation. Expert views on food addiction.
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Sarah Cosway
- Aug 6
- 8 min
Are We Falling Prey To The Ultra-Processed Food Trap? Big Tobacco's Devastating New Playbook
Discover how Big Tobacco's tactics shape the ultra-processed food industry, fueling addiction and health crises.
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Sarah Cosway
- Jul 29
- 5 min
Are We Addicted to Junk? Truths You Need to Know About Ultra-Processed Foods.
Discover the hidden dangers of ultra-processed food addiction. Experts reveal shocking truths about junk food's impact on health and well-be
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Sarah Cosway
- Jun 29
- 6 min
That’s What Life Is; It’s Just a Bunch of Moments…Right!
Uncover the beauty in everyday moments by practicing mindfulness and intention. Read how a simple detour transformed an ordinary day.
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Sarah Cosway
- Jun 23
- 13 min
Empower Your Menopause Transition: How Mind As Medicine can Transform Symptom Management
Navigating Menopause: New NICE Guidelines, CBT's Role, and Mind-Body Connections. Empower your journey with informed choices and mindset.
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Sarah Cosway
- Jun 16
- 9 min
Why Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone is Scary but Essential for Growth
Stepping out of your comfort zone fuels growth. Embrace discomfort to unlock personal potential and a more fulfilling life.
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Sarah Cosway
- Jun 8
- 8 min
Why We Feel Other People’s Fear: Exploring Vicarious Anxiety and Stress
Why do we absorb other people's stress and anxiety? Learn about vicarious anxiety and how it impacts our mental health.
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Sarah Cosway
- Jun 1
- 8 min
Ditch Perfect and Embrace Imperfection: Empowering Yourself to Overcome Perfectionism
Unveiling Perfectionism: Exploring Its Impact on Your Mental Health and Wellbeing Does your mind ever tell you the story that nothing you...
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Sarah Cosway
- May 25
- 9 min
Hope is Fuel, Resilience is the Engine: Navigating Through Life’s Challenges When Shadows Loom Over a Seemingly Endless Road
"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he...
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Sarah Cosway
- May 11
- 8 min
Sleepless & Sweaty? Understanding the Link Between Menopause & Insomnia
As I write this I’m currently a couple of months into a bout of insomnia, which is kind of ironic given that I recently attended a...
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Sarah Cosway
- Mar 16
- 6 min
Past Experiences Don't Have to Haunt Us: Understanding Traumatic Memories through the Linen Cupboard Metaphor.
Sometimes we may find that memories of distressing experiences can linger and, in doing so, continue causing us distress long after the...
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Sarah Cosway
- Mar 9
- 11 min
Beyond Approval: Embracing Authenticity & Overcoming People-Pleasing in a World Where Validation Is King
Unveiling the Perils of People-Pleasing: Navigating Life's Pressures in Pursuit of Authenticity Do you find yourself agreeing to take on...
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Sarah Cosway
- Mar 2
- 11 min
Starting Therapy? Here's What to Expect.
Following on from previous posts which busted common myths about therapy and discussed finding the right therapist for you, I thought it...
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Sarah Cosway
- Feb 24
- 6 min
Walking New Paths: A Metaphor for Shaping the Mind
The Brain as a Landscape: Exploring Change Through Metaphor Picture a rambler who regularly walks a well-trodden path through the woods....
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Sarah Cosway
- Feb 17
- 8 min
Imposter Syndrome: Why Even Successful People Feel Like Frauds
Have you ever felt like a fraud in your own successes? Perhaps you were sitting in a room full of accomplished individuals and were...
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Sarah Cosway
- Feb 10
- 10 min
Tiny Triumphs, Big Impact: The Significance of Celebrating the Little Things to Drive Personal and Professional Growth
Introduction: The Significance of Celebrating Small Wins I have been interested in the work of BJ Fogg for some time. He is a scientist...
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Sarah Cosway
- Feb 3
- 14 min
The Silent Struggle: Understanding and Managing Mental Load
Lots of us can probably relate to feeling that our lives are like some sort of circus act, with us in the middle of the ring spinning...
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Sarah Cosway
- Mar 7, 2023
- 6 min
Finding the Right Therapist for Your Mental Health Needs: Top 10 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Fit
Following on from a recent post which busted common myths about therapy, I thought it might be helpful to write about finding the right...
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Sarah Cosway
- Mar 3, 2023
- 3 min
Harnessing the Power of Apps to Unlock Clients' True Potential and Help Therapists Reach their Goals
Introduction to Mental Health Apps In an increasingly digital world, apps can be a powerful tool for maintaining good mental health and...
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Sarah Cosway
- Feb 24, 2023
- 2 min
Conquering the Anxiety Monsters of Menopause: Tips and Strategies for Finding Calm and Well-Being
Tips and strategies for finding calm and well-being during the menopause
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Sarah Cosway
- Feb 17, 2023
- 4 min
Breaking Down the Myths: A Teen's Guide to Understanding and Starting Therapy
Understanding Teenage Struggles As a teenager, you may be facing a lot of challenges as you navigate the ups and downs of growing up,...
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Sarah Cosway
- Feb 14, 2023
- 5 min
Embrace Self-Love: A Valentine’s Survival Guide with 6 Essential Tips
Not everyone welcomes Valentine's Day with open arms. While the day is often associated with happy couples, chocolates, and flowers, it...
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