Paradisefold Blog

This month, in honour of Stress Awareness Month, we invited breath coach Aicha McKenzie to lead a live session in London. It wasn’t just an event - it was a pause. A reminder to exhale all the noise we carry and return to ourselves. In the middle of our busy lives, it can be easy to forget that something as simple as the breath can shift everything. But that’s exactly what Aicha helped us remember - that stress isn’t always about the deadlines, the traffic, or the overwhelm. It’s about how our bodies respond to all of it.

April is Stress Awareness Month, so we took a moment to slow down and reconnect. Our founder Andrea had the chance to speak with Aicha, a certified breath coach and founder of BreatheByAMCK, who’s on a mission to make breathwork more accessible for everyday life. Aicha reminded us that stress often isn't just about what's happening — it's about how our bodies are responding. Even a few minutes of intentional breathing can help shift us from tension to calm. From overloaded inboxes and tight deadlines to social expectations and the pressure to "always be on," modern life keeps us in a constant state of low-grade stress. Aicha pointed out that sometimes it's not the situation itself, but the stories we...

With Spring in full bloom, it’s hard to avoid the feeling of joy and optimism that this season brings. That’s why many cultures traditionally see Spring as a time for rebirth (think Easter eggs, and the resurrection of Jesus in Christian culture); and some therapists think this is the ideal season for self-care and setting new goals. For the same reason, April is a great time for Stress Awareness Month.  Self-care isn’t selfish - it’s essential. Between work, social commitments and the endless to-do list, stress sneaks in before we even notice. It is a natural part of life, but when left unchecked, it can take a toll on our mental and physical well-being. That’s why in this month’s blog,...

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mummies here in the UK! (And if you’re in the US, why not take this excuse to celebrate twice! 🤷‍♀️) With many of us straddling cultures, faiths and countries, to celebrate Mother's Day we’ve sponsored this Third Culture Therapy podcast episode with parent coaches, Sarah Raslan and Karen Abou Joude. Sarah and Karen discuss the beautifully complex interplay between identity, community, and mothering across cultures.

Across cultures fasting has been embraced for its profound impact on the body and mind. Whether practiced intermittently by tech-bros wanting to detoxify and focus, or spiritually to prompt reflection, fasting has been taken up by many wanting to make some change to their lives.  For many around the world, this month has deep cultural and religious significance. This March, Lent and Ramadan coincide, so over the next 40 days (for Lent) and month (for Ramadan) we know that some of the lovely ladies in our community may be fasting.