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From Panic Attacks to Purpose
How My Journey with Anxiety Led Me to Support Clients towards food freedom. I remember the moment clearly. I was driving with my daughters and our dogs in the car when suddenly a wave of terror came over me. My chest tightened, I couldn’t breathe, and I was certain I
Hypnotherapy Is Having a Moment — And the Results Speak for Themselves
If you’ve been feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling to be your best, you’re not alone. Increasingly, people are turning to Solution Focused Hypnotherapy to manage anxiety, improve sleep, boost confidence, and create lasting positive change. This isn’t a passing trend. Hypnotherapy has evolved from its early associations with stage
Food for Thought: How Nutrition Shapes Brain Health and Functionality
As a solution-focused therapist with a profound interest in the relationship between nutrition and mental health, I frequently observe how poor dietary habits affect cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Nutrition goes beyond mere energy provision; it directly influences brain chemistry, neurotransmitter function, and stress management capabilities. For
Why Do I Binge Eat? It’s Not Just Emotional – The Science Behind Restriction and Rebound
If you’ve ever asked yourself,“Why do I binge eat when I’m not even that emotional?”you are not alone. Binge eating is often blamed on stress, sadness, boredom or lack of willpower. But the truth is far more biological. In many cases, binge eating is not a failure of control.It is
Do you feel guilty?
Do you often feel guilty? Beating yourself up for things that you have done or haven’t? Guilt evolved as a powerful internal teaching tool that helped early humans survive in small, interdependent groups. When an individual’s actions harmed others or threatened group harmony, feelings of guilt encouraged reflection, learning, and
Supporting People With Eating Disorders at Christmas
But for someone living with an eating disorder, Christmas can feel anything but comforting. In fact, it can be one of the most overwhelming times of the year.
Disordered eating and the Menopause
Menopause can bring emotional and physical changes that affect eating habits, body image, and self-esteem. Healing from disordered eating during this stage involves nourishing the body, managing stress, and rebuilding a positive relationship with food. Through balanced nutrition, rest, and self-compassion, recovery and renewed well-being are entirely possible at any age.
Guest Blog – GLP-1 Weight Loss Injections: What You Need to Know
GLP-1 injections can be life-changing for those living with obesity, but they’re not magic. The best results come when medication is paired with personalised nutrition, resistance training, and behaviour change support.
Who am I?
About Me I’m Holly Stone — an award-winning Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist, Food Freedom Coach, Senior Lecturer, and Supervisor at CPHT Hampshire. But beyond the qualifications and titles, I’m also a mum, a woman navigating menopause, and someone who has personally experienced the challenges of living in a body that’s
