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Sometimes, you just need to get out of the house. That’s exactly how this new Parent & Baby Walking Group started—two mums (Jade and I) walking the Folkestone coastline, pushing buggies, wrangling dogs, and having real, unfiltered chats about life with a baby. Fast forward, and now we’re bringing that same energy to Yoke, creating a space for parents to move, connect, and feel a little more like themselves. Baby groups are great, but let’s be honest—sometimes you just need fresh air and a good chat without being stuck in a room talking about nappies. Our first walk had over 30 parents join, proving just how much this was needed.  A lovely local article in the Folkestone and Sandgate Community Ad Magazine sharing a meet up I attended at Folkestone and Hythe council a few months back. I was invited to meet with some lovely people at the council and update them on my Pick up for the Planet project that they are funding which will see another beach clean station pop up in Folkestone. This project came off the back of the talk I did at the Sustainable Futures Forum last year where I spoke about the power of moving in nature for the mind, body and the environment. If we all included a small litterpick every time we went out for our walk, run, swim, surf, paddle, yoga flow etc we would not only be giving back to our mind and body but also the environment too and I believe haveing more litterpicking stations along the coastline will encourage people to do just that!  Have you ever had one of those moments where you stumble upon something incredible, only to realise you missed out on it entirely? Well, that's exactly what happened to me with my podcast Start a Ripple..., but couldn't be more thrilled! Back in April, Start a Ripple ... was featured in the prestigious BBC Wildlife Magazine, nestled within its illustrious "Go Wild" section and highlighted as the podcast of the month. To have the podcast recognised in BBC Wildlife Magazine serves as a a reminder to never underestimate the impact of our voices, no matter how small they may seem. So here's to missed opportunities and new discoveries. Here's to the ripples we create, whether we see them or not. And most importantly, here's to the wild wonders that inspire us to keep exploring, keep learning, and keep spreading the message far and wide.   I recently had the privilege of being a guest on the Tough Girl Podcast, where I shared my love for the outdoors, my role as a SUP and Yoga teacher, and the inspiration behind my podcast, "Start a Ripple." We discussed topics ranging from dealing with anxiety and postnatal challenges to the transformative power of nature and the joys of motherhood. It was an incredible experience, and I hope my story encourages others to embrace the outdoors, find their own adventures, and prioritise self-care along the way.   In this feature I describes my journey from a yoga mat in London to the great open yoga studio outdoors, supplied by Mother Nature, where nourishment for body, mind and soul is always freely available
I’m convinced theres a ‘Waste Warrior’ in all of us and we can all do our bit to protect the planet no matter what we are doing with our day 🌎♻️ This article was in the @dailyexpress last week and gave me a chance to talk about one of the ways I combine litter picking into my life. I am a yoga teacher and if I am teaching on the beach I encourage my students to pick up litter after the class as a way of saying Thankyou to the beach for giving us a wonderful place to practice in! 🙏🧘♀️☀️ Getting used to picking up litter and combining it in your daily activities can be easy and means you can do it without even realising! Be it walking the dog, taking the kids to the park, or heading out to practice yoga- take a couple of minutes to pick up litter and protect the little bit of world around you 💚  Technically this is my second Christmas as a mum but last year Malou was only a couple of weeks old and to be honest it was all a bit of a blur! It’s a bonkers time of year anyway but I do feel the bonkers part as turned up a notch now I’ve got a little one to share the magic mayhem with! Which is why when @margaritajournalist asked me to share my top self care tips for new mums at Christmas for @womenshealthuk I jumped at the chance to share how passionate I was about making getting out in nature a priority over the festive season 🌲!    Thankyou Woman and Home for sharing my passion for movement and protecting our planet in your article about new hobbies to try in 2023! I’ve always been someone who has enjoyed moving (once upon a time I was a professional dancer!) but it wasn’t until I moved to the kent coast and started taking my joy for moving outside on the beach that I started wanting to give back to this planet that was providing me with a free and natural gym! As a dance student I’d spent some time training in Sweden, so was familiar with the Swedish term ‘plogging’ which essentially combines jogging while picking up rubbish (“jogging” and “plocka upp”, Swedish for “picking up”). I started incorporating a simple 2 minute litter pick every time I’d head out for a walk, jog or even paddle board. Not only did it feel good to move outside, it also felt good giving back to Mother Nature. 🌎🍃 In recent years I have shared my passion with others and lead yoga litter picks for @onplanetpatrol . I highly recommend taking a look at what this charity offers if your feeling inspired to ‘plogg’ yourself! Their sessions are totally free and it’s also a great way to meet like minded people! I’d love to hear how you informative litter picks into the way you move? So far I’ve combined it with jogging, walking, wild swimming, yoga, paddleboarding and surfing but I’m sure there are more ways to combine the two and feel inspired to try more in 2023! Also check out @2minutehq for inspiring ways to litterpick in just 2 mins!   It’s been a messy week …
If you’ve followed my stories on instagram you’ll know I’ve been trying to ditch disposable nappies and start using reusable ones in bid to reduce our household waste. Did you know a disposable nappy can take over 500 years to break down ? Also crazy to think by the time Malou is potty trained she could get through 4,000 – 6,000 disposable nappies 😲😲😲 We were really lucky that a friend gave us a bag of about 30 reusables by different brands to try and I have also been reaching out to you guys for any helpful tips! Your advice has been amazing so I thought I’d gather it all in one post for anyone else looking for some help with this topic … 💩If they are new wash the nappies and boosters a few times before using them to boost their absorbency 💩Bamboo nappies and boosters are best for absorbency, followed by cotton then micro fibre, however the opposite applies to which ones will dry quicker! 💩Use napisan to get out any nasty stains and drying them in direct sunlight will help this too 💩Use 2 or 3 boosters if you are finding you are getting leaks and change more regularly than with disposables. 💩Tuck the nappy in around the leg to help stop leakage 💩Look to see if your council offers a nappy library to try different styles before committing to buying any. 💩If your baby is fasten the velcro tabs turned upwards to make the leg elastic tighter A week in and we are using reusables at home and disposables when we are out but I am hoping in time, and once I have a little more confidence with reusables, we will be using them the majority of the time. Thanks again to anyone who messaged with advice 🙏🙏 you have been super helpful! |
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