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"When I became a mother, I became very interested in how my body was seen by society."  Author and journalist Alev Scott has written the book many women didn't know we needed. Cash Cow is a bold, meticulously-researched investigation into the global commodification of motherhood. I promise: it's impossible to put down. It started with an oversupply of breast milk. When Alev Scott had her first child she wanted to donate her excess milk to a hospital milk bank, a generous, straightforward impulse. But while researching how to do it, she stumbled onto something she hadn't expected: a thriving commercial online market for breast milk, with strangers — many of them men! — willing to pay for it. Shocked and...

  Making Flourishing Moves - Part 4 At Paradisefold, we believe flourishing isn’t about doing more - it’s about noticing what nourishes us and taking care of ourselves along the way. Jayna recently made a big change: ending a relationship that was affecting her mental health. She focused on prioritising herself, leaning on therapy, friends, and family, and allowing herself the space to heal. Reflecting on the experience, she shares a simple truth: through difficult things, good things can happen. Growth came slowly, through care, honesty, and the willingness to let go of what no longer served her. Listen at the link to hear Jayna share her story in her own words.

This Galentine's we invited our lovely Paradisefold Insiders to nominate a bestie love for going above and beyond.  We heard your beautiful stories and invited one pair to a day of pampering and fun!  Sarah and Rachel are sisters who love each other dearly, and this year, they were together when disaster struck! During an expedition in Marrakesh to celebrate her 50th Birthday, Sarah had a freak accident. Rachel's instinctive response was to risk her own wellbeing to help her sister.  We invited Sarah and Rachel to a relaxing day together. We collaborated with Beauty Edit Mayfair to treat the sisters to a day of nails, brows and skincare, and with Trevor Sorbie, Covent Garden to style Rachel's hair. Our...

Making Flourishing Moves - Part 5 Sometimes flourishing comes from stepping into the unknown - and trusting that you’ll find your footing along the way. Today, we’re meeting Rebecca. Originally from the US, Rebecca moved to the UK in 2021 for her master’s program. Since then, she’s built a new life here - navigating the adjustments, missing her family, and discovering the people, places, and experiences that now feel like home. Her advice for anyone considering a big change is simple: trust your gut. And remember, if it doesn’t feel right, you can always change your mind. Knowing that option exists can make even the boldest choices feel possible. Listen at the link to hear Rebecca share how she embraced...

Making Flourishing Moves - Part 2 If flourishing is about living in alignment with who we are becoming - not who we were told to be - then Loly’s story is a masterclass in purposive action. Loly is 57. About seven years ago, she made a pivot that many people quietly dream about but rarely allow themselves to try. She began modelling, acting, and creating content - not because it was fashionable, but because, finally, it felt honest. As a visually impaired woman who chose to let her hair go silver naturally, Loly felt there was little representation for women like her. Rather than seeing those differences as obstacles, she chose to own them - and in doing so, made...