“Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much energy women spend trying to do better — without ever being given the space to first understand what’s actually going on for them.”

In this blog, Kate Freeman explores the need to just notice where you’re at before making any huge decisions… to have a more grounded starting place to begin the year.

This Christmas letter is a gentle reminder for any woman who’s ending the year feeling stretched, tired, or overwhelmed. Instead of tips, pressure, or festive perfection, it offers honesty, compassion, and a space to breathe.

You're not alone if you're running on fumes! That deep, end-of-year exhaustion isn't just 'stress.' Discover the science behind 'allostatic load' and why women, who are world-class at functioning, hit a wall in December. This is your permission slip to stop, feel, and finally find the off switch.

Explore the five hidden coping patterns many women fall into without realising. This gentle, neuroscience-informed blog reveals what these patterns say about your nervous system, emotional load, boundaries and energy. Learn how recognising your pattern brings clarity, self-understanding and the first step towards steadier, more sustainable wellbeing.

Discover why “I’m fine” often hides deeper exhaustion and how your nervous system signals when you’ve outgrown old coping strategies. This gentle, neuroscience-informed blog explores early signs of change, emotional load, and what it means to move towards steadier, more supportive ways of living.

Feeling unsettled by life's transitions? Uncover how understanding your nervous system and embracing somatic wisdom helps women move through change with calm, clarity, and resilience. Learn to realign with your true self and create space for genuine well-being in every season of growth.

Discover how mindfulness strengthens attention, supports your nervous system, and helps you regain calm focus in everyday life. Learn practical tools you can implement to find balance in your life.

Feeling overwhelmed and crying when you're actually angry? This post reveals the hidden meaning behind your tears and offers practical tools to release deep-seated frustration and resentment, guiding you back to balance and inner peace.

After years of performing roles for others, your true self is covered up, not gone.

Learn why your busy brain is blocking your identity and how 5 minutes of quiet can help you remember who you are.

When You Can’t Switch Off explores the quiet but powerful ways anxiety shows up in women’s lives — and how to work gently with your body, not against it. Blending neuroscience and holistic wisdom, Kate Freeman shares practical tools to calm the nervous system, restore balance, and rediscover a sense of safety within.

Are you stressed all the time, feeling like you can't switch off? This blog post, "The Myth of the Superwoman," unpacks why our culture of constant hustle is a direct path to burnout. Discover how anxious thoughts and chronic stress impact your body and mind, and learn gentle ways to reclaim your well-being and move from endless striving to thriving.

Big decisions can feel exciting, terrifying, and utterly paralysing all at once. Maybe your job drains you, a relationship no longer nourishes you, or your daily routine leaves you feeling stuck. And yet… you stay.

Why is it so hard to move forward, even when we know change is what we need?

In this blog, why we hesitate, and how small, steady steps can help you move toward a life that truly aligns with your health, values, and joy.

Feeling bored or uninspired with daily life? This post explores why that flat, “going through the motions” feeling shows up, the neuroscience behind it, and practical ways to reconnect with what truly lights you up from the inside. Learn how to notice the stories keeping you stuck, break free from autopilot, and invite more joy, creativity, and meaning into your days.

Feeling stuck despite your best efforts? You can’t stop scrolling, overeating, or skipping the gym — and it’s not your fault. This post explores why pushing harder backfires and shares small, practical resets that actually help you feel calmer, more in control, and capable of lasting change.

Discover how women can overcome stress, restore balance, and support their nervous system naturally. Explore holistic strategies, somatic practices, and neuroscience insights designed to nurture wellbeing, boost resilience, and create a more joyful, grounded life. Perfect for women ready to move beyond survival mode and thrive.

Empower yourself to overcome fear, reduce stress, and live a balanced, joyful life. Explore women’s mental health, holistic wellness, neuroscience-backed practices, and somatic healing for personal growth and self-discovery.

So often we only celebrate the big milestones—but what about the quiet strength, resilience, and values that carry us there?

This week on the blog, I’m exploring why being proud of who you are matters even more than what you achieve, and how living by your values creates deeper joy and satisfaction in life. 🌿

Ever wanted to speak up about what you really want but found it tricky—especially when it comes to sex?

This blog shares practical ways to tune into your body, speak your truth, and reconnect with pleasure and connection.