Gemma Davies

Body

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

Body

“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. Movement is good for us. It supports physical and mental health. It’s often positioned as something we should all be doing more of. But for people living with an unpredictable body… It’s not that simple.

By Gemma Davies · 14 May 2026

Mind

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 most of the time, you don’t even realise that’s what it is. But it’s there. Quietly sitting beneath the surface.

By Gemma Davies · 28 Apr 2026

Mind

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 exhausting — and far less visible. The mental load.

By Gemma Davies · 21 Apr 2026

Body

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. Reassurance. Even kindness. But for those of us living in bodies that feel unpredictable, exhausting, and overwhelming… it can feel like the opposite.

By Gemma Davies · 12 Apr 2026

Body

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 feel when you wake up. Not knowing whether plans will need to be cancelled. Not knowing how much your body will allow you to do. For many people, this uncertainty can feel more challenging than the symptoms alone. Because it affects every part of daily life.

By Gemma Davies · 4 Apr 2026

Body

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 can feel surprisingly difficult to answer.

By Gemma Davies · 29 Mar 2026

Body

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 been completed. Something that must be justified.

By Gemma Davies · 20 Mar 2026

Body

Many of the strategies that support wellbeing with chronic illness are surprisingly simple but often overlooked. In previous discussions we explored how gentle approaches to wellness and something as fundamental as hydration can have a powerful impact on day-to-day symptom management. Yet another equally important piece of the puzzle is rarely discussed in mainstream wellness conversations: how we manage our energy.

By Gemma Davies · 16 Mar 2026

Body

Water rarely gets the spotlight in conversations about health and wellbeing. We talk about superfoods, supplements, and exercise trends — yet hydration underpins them all. For people living with mobility challenges, disabilities, and chronic illnesses, staying hydrated is not just a healthy habit. It is essential for stability, symptom management, and quality of life.

By Gemma Davies · 9 Mar 2026

Food

For people living with chronic illness, neurological conditions, or disability, symptoms rarely stay the same from day to day. Energy levels, pain, digestion, appetite, cognition, and tolerance can fluctuate — sometimes hourly. Yet much mainstream nutrition advice assumes consistency, predictability, and capacity.

By Gemma Davies · 28 Feb 2026