Ilana Estelle

Position:

Author & Writer

Awards / Certifications:

  • Dip. Counselling (OCODL)
  • Dip. Diet and Nutrition (Distinction) (OCODL)
  • Dip. Nutritional Therapy (Distinction) (OCODL)
  • S.N.H.S. Dip. (Stress Management)
  • S.N.H.S. Dip. (Psychotherapy & Counselling)

About the author:

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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Blogs by Ilana Estelle

Date 29 August 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

Flare-up

Currently, I am struggling, and I’m not going to lie. My mouth ligament has flared up, which has been sore the last few days. I’ve…
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Date 28 August 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

Mental Health Concerns

There is concern about the lack of momentum surrounding mental health, especially in the context of the current mental health crisis. For those who work…
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Date 27 August 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

A Delia Ephron quote

Something inspirational: “I have this rule I live by: Only do what you can do. That means you’re never looking outside for what’s popular; you’re…
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Date 26 August 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

Continuing Life Without My Twin

I still can't believe my twin is gone and my life is continuing without her. The last few weeks have been taken up with getting…
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Date 25 August 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

Fires Rage around the World

Climate change is a reality and its effects are becoming more and more evident each day. As wildfires rage across the Mediterranean and parts of…
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Date 24 August 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

How Alcohol affects your Workout

It is generally accepted that avoiding alcohol is a good thing when it comes to your health, particularly if you’re into a healthy lifestyle and…
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Date 23 August 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by Suzy Kassem

Something inspirational: “COMING FORTH INTO THE LIGHT I was born the dayI thought:What is?What was?AndWhat if? I was transformed the dayMy ego shattered,And all the…
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Date 22 August 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity isn't something I have ever associated myself with. I have never seen myself or thought myself as neurodiverse, primarily because I didn’t know I…
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Date 21 August 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

What does grief feel like?

Like many children lose a family member, I remember losing my grandfather as a child. Although my parents didn't go into detail, being told felt…
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Date 20 August 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

New navigation for a better user experience

Thanks to my web designers, there are one or two changes to the website that will make using the site easier. There is now a…
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Date 19 August 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

Another Sarah Dessen quote

Something true: “That was the thing. You never got used to it, the idea of someone being gone. Just when you think it's reconciled, accepted,…
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Date 18 August 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

Mental Health: The Elephant in the Room

Seeking help and support is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of self-awareness and strength. It takes courage to face and deal…
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