Inner Healing with Jennifer

12/10/2026

Local businesses supporting each other means so much. ❤️

It’s the cup of coffee and a chat that helps you see yourself a little differently.

The message that says, “I saw your post and loved it.”

The comment, the share, the little bit of encouragement that arrives just when you need it.

The “Have you seen this event?” even when it’s not your cup of tea, but you know it’s absolutely theirs.

And the sheer joy of talking about your friends’ businesses and then hearing that someone has bought something, attended an event or booked an appointment because you recommended them.

Honestly, there’s something lovely about that. Watching someone you know do something they love, putting themselves out there, giving something a go, and seeing it work out for them. 🥰

I may not be able to book in with everyone, buy everything or tell you how much your small business means to me.

But I can tell you that every single one of you has influenced me, encouraged me or supported me in some way over the last few years.

Some have given me ideas, some have given me opportunities, some have made me laugh, and some have reminded me that I’m not the only one figuring it all out as I go along.

And that’s the thing, isn’t it?

We can’t all buy from everyone. We can’t attend every event or book every service.

But we can share a post. Send a message. Make an introduction. Recommend someone. Cheer each other on.

Those little things matter. More than we probably realise.

And if you’re one of the local business owners who has been part of my world over the last few years, thank you. You might not even realise the difference you’ve made.

Right, enough of the mushy stuff. Who’s up for a catch up?

08/10/2026

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07/10/2026

I think one of the best things you can do for yourself is build a life where joy is a daily practice. Not something you save for the weekend. Not something you earn when the work is done, the house is tidy, the washing is folded and you’ve finally got your s**t together. And definitely not something you wait for until everything is sorted. Because let’s be honest when exactly is that happening?

Joy can be tiny. A cup of tea in your favourite mug. A song turned up far too loud. Making something with your hands. A walk with a friend. Laughing until your belly hurts. Standing in the garden doing absolutely nothing. Cake. Obviously cake.

These little moments matter. They give our nervous systems a chance to pause, play, connect and breathe. And that’s why I created The Joyful Toolkit. Not as another thing you should be doing. But as a collection of practical, playful ways to notice, create and invite more joy into ordinary days.

Because joy isn’t a reward for getting life right. It’s part of how we live it.

06/10/2026

I had a conversation with a friend last night about relationships, and those seemingly minor annoyances that, when you try to explain them, sound completely ridiculous but somehow they are the things that can REALLY boil your blood.

Mine is:

“What would you like for dinner?”

Just as I’m leaving for work.

Yes, I KNOW how lucky I am to have someone who loves me this much and wants to keep me fed and happy.

Yes, I know that my sharp response is neither loving nor entirely fair.

And yes, I fume for a few minutes, then feel the full wash of shame afterwards.

Then, because I drive for more than half an hour, other drivers can add their own little contribution to the mood.

So we’ve learned: Don’t ask Jennifer what she wants for dinner before 9am.

But what I’m learning now is that it isn’t actually about the dinner.

It’s about how I wake up, pick up my phone, scroll, realise I should have got up 30 minutes ago and suddenly I’m in a bind of panic and rushing. My body is already in an adrenaline-fuelled state before anyone has even mentioned dinner.

So that tiny question? It’s just the final drop into an already very full glass. Not his fault. Not even the question. It’s my body reacting to the rush.

And this is where my kinesiology training is getting REALLY interesting. I’m learning techniques that can help me explore and work with procrastination and those stress responses in the body. I’m pretty sure I learned one this weekend that might be particularly useful here.

So if you see me at the gym or out running before 9am you’ll know I’ve finally perfected it. And I may even know what I’m having for dinner 😂

04/10/2026

Well, that was a weekend!

New techniques, new learning, lots of practising and the slightly unnerving experience of being balanced by fellow students while trying not to wonder “Am I actually doing this right?”

There’s something rather lovely about learning with a bunch of people who are all equally curious, slightly overwhelmed and willing to have a go.

And then there’s my foundation course buddy Traci Fenton

Hours in the car putting the world to rights, sharing our rather glamorous student digs, and plenty of chatting, laughing and general shenanigans.

I’m already looking forward to weekend two.

Although I have added some VERY important items to the packing list:

Course books and notes
Clothes
Toiletries
Chocolate
Red W**e

Because next time we are watching Strictly properly. Priorities, people.

Lots to learn. Lots to practise. And feeling very lucky to be doing it alongside some brilliant people.

Onwards we go

02/10/2026

What does play look like to you?

One of the reasons I created The Joyful Toolkit is because I spend so much of my working life thinking about play.

I’m lucky that I work with children. As a children’s OT, I don’t really have a choice but to be playful. I get to be silly. I get to be curious. I get to make things up as I go along. I get to move, explore, create and occasionally act like a complete fool.

But that’s Jennifer the children’s OT.

What about Jennifer the adult? What does her play look like?

Turns out, it looks a lot like this:

Open water swimming.

Walking with friends.

Collecting stones and sea glass because apparently I cannot walk past a nice one.

Running…actually the after running.

Gym classes where I can act the maggot. If you know, you know.

And there are smaller things too.

Making something because I fancy it.

Wandering around the garden.

Following a random idea.

Having a cup of tea and not turning it into something productive.

Doing something just because it feels good.

None of this is particularly revolutionary.

But I think that’s the point. Play doesn’t have to be another thing to get right. It doesn’t need a purpose, an outcome or a five-step plan. Sometimes it’s just doing something that brings a bit of life back into you.

So, what does play look like for you? Not what do you think it should look like. What do you actually do to bring play into your day?

30/09/2026

This was booked out last month… so get your space booked. You have been reminded 🥰

Gumley- Oct 15
One of the cozy places to snuggle in and let the sound ease the week.

To join:
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30/09/2026

Kinesiology case study appointments

I’m looking for a couple of people to join me for some kinesiology case studies in October.

I’ve got:

Friday 9th October – 1pm
Friday 16th October – 10am

The appointments will be 75 minutes, giving us a bit of extra breathing space because I’m continuing my training and may be trying out some newer techniques where they’re relevant to you.

You don’t need to know anything about kinesiology or have a particular “thing” you need fixing. We’ll see what turns up and work with what your body is telling us.

These are case-study sessions, so there’ll be a little bit of learning and experimenting going on alongside the session itself. Nothing scary. Just me being curious and adding more tools to my kit.

If you fancy coming along, send me a private message and we’ll sort out the details.

What do we actually mean when we talk about ‘balance’ in kinesiology?

It’s a word you’ll hear a lot.

“We’re going to balance that.”
“Come for a balance.”
“Let’s see what needs balancing.”

But what does that actually mean?

In Kinesiology, we look at the body as a whole, recognising that different aspects of our wellbeing can influence one another.

Physical or structural.
Nutritional or biochemical.
Emotional.
Energetic.

Rather than looking at one area in isolation, muscle testing gives the practitioner feedback that helps guide the session and explore where support may be useful.

A ‘balance’ might look very different from one person to the next.

It could involve working with meridians, reflex points, nutrition, structure, emotional stress or a combination of different techniques.

At the heart of this is the idea of homeostasis, which is the body’s ongoing process of maintaining a stable internal environment as conditions around and within us change.

Our bodies have remarkable inbuilt processes for regulation, repair and recovery. In kinesiology, the aim of balancing is to support the body towards this state, creating conditions in which its natural self-regulating and healing processes can function as effectively as possible.

We’re not looking for a perfect state where everything is permanently ‘in balance’.

We’re supporting the body and the person as a whole, at that particular moment in time.

What does ‘balance’ mean to you?

29/09/2026

Today called for a bath. And actually, this is a bit of me showing how I use my Joyful Toolkit.

Because my toolkit is quietly there while I get on with the messy business of being human. Finding my way back into work after the school holidays, gearing up for my first weekend of studying, making time for the people I love, and learning to make time for myself too.

Tonight, that means a warm bath and a bit of quiet music.

No fixing. No achieving. No need to make anything productive. Just pausing, breathing, and letting the day be done.

Most of the time my toolkit looks like crafting, getting outside, connecting with people, laughing, or moving my body.

And sometimes, it looks like getting in the bath. My toolkit is still here, quietly doing its thing. And I’m so grateful to myself for learning to listen to what my nervous system needs.

Do you know how to listen to your nervous system?