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 25 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle

The Asian Flu Pandemic

Whilst the UK Government's scientists were initially telling us those with a pre-existing condition were more likely to die from the virus, statistics are showing…
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Date 24 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle

An Ali Shariati quote

Something inspirational: “My father chose my name, and my last name was chosen by my ancestors. That’s enough, I myself choose my way.” ALI SHARIATI
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Date 23 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle

My Books In A Changing World

The world is different to when I started writing 11 years ago; my values have never changed and my writing continues. Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story'…
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Date 22 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle

Problems with keeping secrets

The longer we keep a secret, the darker it becomes. Secrecy is associated with lower wellbeing, declining health and less satisfying relationships. Keeping secrets Secrecy…
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Date 21 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle

Normalising Disability

I have cerebral palsy and I am not in a wheelchair. It's common for people to associate cerebral palsy with a wheelchair. As a child,…
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Date 20 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle

A Nicholas Sparks quote

Something inspirational: “You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you…
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Date 19 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle

Trust Doesn't Always Equal Truth

Trust doesn’t always equal truth. When it comes to relationships, if someone doesn’t tell the truth and you’re having to read between the lines to…
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Date 18 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle

My Book for Positivity and Change

Away from my writing, my life is far from easy. Being able to express myself takes the edge off what I deal with mentally and…
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Date 17 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle

Why stress is dangerous

Highly-pressured jobs, bringing up children, not getting enough sleep or exercise, financial worries and personal problems all contribute to our stress levels. From premature ageing…
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Date 16 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by Gary Hopkins

Something inspirational: “You will always have time for what you make time for.” GARY HOPKINS
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Date 15 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle

Banning Junk Food in Schools

Healthy diets start in childhood and since children spend 5 days a week in school it’s important the school menu accommodates healthy choices. Most schools…
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Date 14 May 2021
Author Ilana Estelle

Muscle stiffness

Muscle stiffness is common. It is when the muscles feel tight and difficult to move, and can be accompanied by pain, cramping, and discomfort. It’s…
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