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Well, this is a surprise!

Harriet Minter likes to know what’s coming, so warbling ‘que sera, sera’ and waiting for the story to unfold is a big ask. This time, however, she’s not in charge

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“Resentment, bitterness, and holding a grudge prevent us from seeing and hearing, and

“ I want to show people how to live their best life in their 40s and 50s, and that life is just beginning “

Outspoken about the menopause, her past and her divorce, presenter Davina McCall has reinvented herself as a beacon of positivity. She talks to Rachel Dobson about coaching, being brave and why the right mindset can take you where you want to go

Back on top

We have lived with Covid for a year now and, whether we are aware of it or not, many of us are showing signs of emotional exhaustion. Palena Neale offers a road map through

‘‘My friendships are one-sided and I am lonely‘‘

Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you 

Bedtime, neggie Nelly

what my mother never told me

Embrace the wonder of you

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“I don’t know where I belong in my partner’s family ”

Our award-winning coach, Kim Morgan, mentors a woman who is struggling to come to terms with being in a relationship with a man who has children

The art of self-love

Dulcie Ball was burned out and struggling with an eating disorder when she started drawing self-portraits and learned to see herself – and life – in a different way

Glide through your job interview

You want it and you can do it – but we all get jittery when we meet a potential boss. Coach Lucy Griffiths tells you how to appear swanlike, despite any secret flapping

The impact of oppression

From overbearing colleagues to a tyrannical partner, we can be oppressed without knowing it. Professor Sarah Niblock, CEO of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, and therapist Eugene Ellis discuss the effects of oppression, and how to recognise it

Walk on the wild side

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Nature heals

The evidence is compelling – regular time in nature is essential for the wellbeing of your body, mind and soul. Anita Chaudhuri explores accessible ways to connect more intimately with Mother Earth, even if you live in a city. Join her and rebuild yourself in the natural world

A nature therapy exercise

Eco therapist Alix Hearn shares a taste of wilderness therapy, a term that includes walking-and-talking sessions with a therapist, remote retreats and horticultural therapy – gardening or caring for plants

‘Birdwatching brought me comfort’

During a low point in her life, author Emma Mitchell found peace while feeding and keeping company with the birds that visited her home

Five ways to cultivate a sense of wonder

Psychotherapist Alix Hearn helps you immerse yourself in nature as if for the first time, overturn a negative mindset and benefit from the wisdom and power at your fingertips

Wild restoration for urban dwellers

You can get a medicinal dose of nature in the city, say the eco wellbeing experts

‘The chance to begin again helps me endure’

Nature writer Anita Sethi reflects on the hope that comes with spring every year

How can Mother Earth support your wellbeing?

The natural world can bring us profound healing. Take our test to find out which emotional area of your life can be bolstered by time outside

Are you eating enough fibre?

Fibre is a crucial part of a healthy diet. Ryvita is asking the nation: are you FibreFit?

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Mindful wellness

As we experience a spring awakening, Ali Roff Farrar urges us to step into our power and confidence, and continue to be mindful of taking rest, sleeping well and soothing suffering

The benefits of ferments

As research into fermented foods gains traction, Nutrition Editor Eve Kalinik explains how to easily include them in our diet and reap the healthful rewards

“Is foraging environmentally friendly?”

Ellen Tout runs through the golden rules about collecting wild food – a sustainable and gratifying pastime when practised in harmony with nature

The Words

Powerful reads, a celebration of the classics and a journalling revelation – let us never overlook the might of the written word

Keep your face to the sun

Despite our challenges, there will be a new dawn, writes Caroline Sylger Jones, as she reminds us of the replenishing sunshine that lies ahead

Dive into sheer bliss

Diving enthusiast Penelope Granycome sinks into the translucent seas of the Turks and Caicos Islands for thrilling aquatic adventures and a hiatus from her anxious mind

Life is all around us

Allow your heart and mind to blossom with the season, encourages Dav Piper, and recreate the Japanese tradition of Hanami, paying homage to nature’s hopeful glory at this fruitful time of year

Homemade and hassle-free

Cooking from scratch is best – but we won’t say no to a few culinary shortcuts. Cut your kitchen hours and get nutritious meals ready fast

Through the archives

From historic kings and queens to the royals as we know them, with some travel thrown in, Rachel Dobson’s podcast curation will transport you to the four corners of the world