Body
The Pressure to Be Consistent (When Your Body Isn’t)
For those living with unpredictable symptoms, fluctuating energy, or chronic conditions, consistency doesn’t feel empowering — it feels impossible.
By Gemma Davies · 28 May 2026
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Articles by Gemma Davies (11)
Body
Why “Just Exercise More” Doesn’t Work for Everyone
“Have you tried exercising more?” It’s one of the most common pieces of advice given in the wellness space. And on the surface, it sounds reasonable.…
By Gemma Davies · 14 May 2026
Mind
Grief for the Life You Thought You’d Have
There’s a kind of grief that isn’t often spoken about. It doesn’t come with sympathy cards or time off to process. It isn’t always recognised by others. And…
By Gemma Davies · 28 Apr 2026
Mind
The Mental Load of Living in an Unpredictable Body
When we talk about chronic illness or disability, the focus is often on physical symptoms. Pain. Fatigue. Mobility. But there’s another layer that’s just as…
By Gemma Davies · 21 Apr 2026
Body
You Don’t Look Sick — And That’s the Problem
There’s a sentence many people living with chronic illness or disability hear far too often: “But you don’t look sick”. It’s usually meant as a compliment.…
By Gemma Davies · 12 Apr 2026
Body
When Your Body Feels Unpredictable: Finding Stability in Uncertainty
One of the most difficult aspects of living with chronic illness is not always the symptoms themselves. It is unpredictability. Not knowing how you will…
By Gemma Davies · 4 Apr 2026
Body
Rethinking Exercise: When Movement Looks Different
What exercise do you do?” It’s a simple question, right? Often asked with good intentions. But for many people living with chronic illness or disability, it…
By Gemma Davies · 29 Mar 2026
Body
Rest Is Not Laziness: Why Recovery Is a Core Part of Wellness
For many, rest is associated with laziness, lack of motivation, or even failure. It is something squeezed in at the end of the day, once everything else has…
By Gemma Davies · 20 Mar 2026
Body
Practical Ways to Work With Your Energy
Many of the strategies that support wellbeing with chronic illness are surprisingly simple but often overlooked. In previous discussions we explored how…
By Gemma Davies · 16 Mar 2026
Body
The Power of Hydration: A Lifeline for Those Living with Chronic Illness and Disability
Water rarely gets the spotlight in conversations about health and wellbeing. We talk about superfoods, supplements, and exercise trends — yet hydration…
By Gemma Davies · 9 Mar 2026
Food
Gentle Nutrition for Fluctuating Symptoms
For people living with chronic illness, neurological conditions, or disability, symptoms rarely stay the same from day to day. Energy levels, pain,…
By Gemma Davies · 28 Feb 2026