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Strength Isn’t a Personality Trait - It’s a Skill You Can Learn
Every January, the internet becomes a noisy place. “New Year, New You.” “Get back on track.” “Start fresh.” “Fix yourself.” It’s… a lot. And it’s also why so many people quietly opt out. Because underneath the pressure, you’re not looking to overhaul your life - you’re looking for something a little more honest: ✨ To feel capable in your body and better in yourself ✨ To move without bracing your whole nervous system ✨ To build strength without burning yourself out ✨ To finall

Caroline Dunne
Jan 12 min read


Your System Isn’t Trying to Sabotage You - It’s Trying to Speak to You
Most of us grew up learning one story about our internal world: “Push through.” “Get over it.” “Don’t make a fuss.” “Stop overthinking.” “Be strong.” But the body has always had a different story - quieter, older, wiser. And honestly? Most of us were never taught how to listen. When “I’m fine” isn’t fine There’s a moment I see all the time in my Somatic IFS work:someone describes a behaviour they feel ashamed of - procrastination, people-pleasing, zoning out, shutting down, s

Caroline Dunne
Dec 18, 20252 min read


What IFS Teaches Us About Overwhelm, Protection & Pace
There’s a particular kind of frustration that creeps in when we know what we “should” be doing - resting more, working out, setting boundaries, speaking up, slowing down - and yet somehow… we don’t. At this time of year especially, overwhelm can be high; the pressures of the season, the changing weather and light, past experiences of this time of year, and before we know it, on a random Tuesday afternoon, we find ourselves snapping at someone we love, doom-scrolling instead

Caroline Dunne
Dec 4, 20253 min read


The Part of You That’s Tired Isn’t the Problem - It’s the Messenger
We live in a culture that treats tiredness as a personal failing. Didn’t get through the to-do list?Feel uninspired? Dragging yourself through the week? The standard response is: try harder. Push through. Don’t be weak. But if you’ve been around this space for a while, you’ll know I have absolutely zero interest in pushing through anything - especially not yourself. Because here’s what I see again and again in my work: The part of you that’s tired isn’t the problem. It’s the

Caroline Dunne
Nov 20, 20253 min read


When “self-development” becomes self-isolation
There’s a strange irony in how modern “self-development” so often separates us from the very things that make us whole. We buy the books. We listen to the podcasts. We keep the journals. We do the morning routines. We try to breathe differently, think differently, eat differently. We call it doing the work. But sometimes, what we’re really doing is trying to hold ourselves together - alone. That also means we blame ourselves when it doesn't work - our lack of motivation and w

Caroline Dunne
Oct 28, 20253 min read


What Makes 'Fresh Air And'… Fresh
We’ve all been there. You sign up for a gym or a big fitness class, determined this will be the time it sticks . You walk in, music...

Caroline Dunne
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Listening to Resistance: What It Might Really Be Telling You
How many times have you thought to yourself, “I’m just not motivated,” or “I should be doing more” ? It might be about exercise. Or...

Caroline Dunne
Sep 30, 20253 min read


As the seasons change
The summer always feels like it has its own rhythm. Longer evenings, lighter mornings, holidays, maybe more socialising, maybe more...

Caroline Dunne
Sep 9, 20252 min read


When All Your “Parts” Want Different Things
(And how to stop feeling like you’re in a constant tug-of-war with yourself) Ever had one of those days where you feel like you’re being...

Caroline Dunne
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Holiday Recovery 101: How to Come Back Without the Punishment Phase
If you’ve just got back from a holiday - or even just a week where life was off its usual rhythm - it’s tempting to think, “I need to...

Caroline Dunne
Aug 12, 20252 min read


When You’re Out of Rhythm: You May As Well Not Bother?
Summer can feel like freedom - longer days, warmer weather, holidays, weddings, school breaks. It can also completely wreck your routine....

Caroline Dunne
Jul 29, 20253 min read


Strength Is More Than A Physical Thing
When people talk about strength, they usually mean muscle. How much you can lift. How fast you can run. How many reps you can grind out...

Caroline Dunne
Jul 15, 20252 min read


The Food Rules You Didn't Know You Had
You might have ditched calorie counting years ago. Maybe you no longer label foods “good” and “bad.” You’ve sworn off fad diets and...

Caroline Dunne
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Why Diet Culture Thrives in Wellness Spaces (And How to Spot It)
If you’ve stepped away from traditional diets - calorie counting, points systems, clean-eating rules - you might expect to find refuge in wellness spaces. Yoga studios, strength training communities, breath work groups, nutrition chats. Places where it’s supposed to be about health, healing, and connection. But here’s the uncomfortable truth. Diet culture didn’t leave the room. It just changed clothes. It swapped diet shakes for “detox smoothies,” points systems for macros, a

Caroline Dunne
Jun 28, 20252 min read


How to Move When Motivation Is Nowhere to Be Found
Let’s be honest. If you only ever moved your body when you felt motivated, you probably wouldn’t move much. And that doesn’t make you...

Caroline Dunne
Jun 11, 20253 min read


How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Relationship with Exercise
You know that thing where you want to move your body… but you just can’t seem to? Or where you drag yourself through a workout and feel...

Caroline Dunne
May 27, 20252 min read


When Progress Isn’t Visible (But It’s Still There)
We live in a world obsessed with evidence. Before-and-after photos. Step counts. The number on the barbell. The number on the scale....

Caroline Dunne
May 13, 20252 min read


Quick fixes, weight loss injections & what we're not always told
We live in a world obsessed with shortcuts. 30-day challenges, 12-week transformations, miracle supplements, and one-size-fits-all meal...

Caroline Dunne
Apr 29, 20255 min read


Mindful Eating: A Journey Toward Healthier Habits
Mindful eating is an approach to food that encourages us to focus on the experience of eating with intention and attention. It involves...

Caroline Dunne
Apr 15, 20252 min read


The Myth of Willpower - an IFS Perspective
Here's a deeply ingrained belief that many of us share: that willpower alone is the key to achieving our fitness and wellness goals. You...

Caroline Dunne
Apr 1, 20253 min read
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