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 5 October 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

Disillusioned With Politics? Finding Balance Again

Politics, Disillusionment, and Pulling Back from Extremes What's happening in mainstream politics is concerning. It feels louder than ever, yet somehow less connected to the…
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Date 4 October 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

A Black Elk quote

Something inspirational: "Everything the Power of the World does is done in a circle." BLACK ELK Food for thought: "Black Elk's quote reminds us that…
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Date 3 October 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

Growing Up Unseen: Autism, Silence, and Survival

A Childhood Without Explanation These are my stories. My experiences. We each have our own stories, our own experiences. Experiences that explain our lives, communication…
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Date 2 October 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by N K Jemisin

Something inspirational: "So here is why I write what I do: We all have futures. We all have pasts. We all have stories. And we…
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Date 1 October 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

From Struggles to Strength: Finding Purpose Through Adversity

How childhood challenges shaped resilience, meaning, and a voice through writing As an animal advocate, I follow an animal guardian on Facebook who rescues animals…
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Date 30 September 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

How to Navigate The CP Diary Using the Toolbar

How to Navigate The CP Diary If you visit The CP Diary regularly, chances are you read the blog of the day and then leave.…
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Date 30 September 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

A J G MacLeod quote

Something inspirational: “Be true to your own voice. Tell the stories that you need to tell. They will haunt you if you do not.” J.G.…
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Date 29 September 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs with Veggies

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs with Mediterranean Vegetables Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon (zested…
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Date 28 September 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

Reclaiming My Life: A Journey Back to Myself

My Journey to Self-Acceptance I spent my childhood in quiet reflection, waiting in the wings, trying to work out how I could live authentically and…
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Date 27 September 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

Rebuilding Trust Through Integrity and Honesty

When integrity falters, everyone pays the price For those familiar with my journey, you’ll know that themes of truth, honesty, and integrity have been central…
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Date 26 September 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by Tig Notaro

Something inspirational: “I cannot express how important it is to believe that taking one tiny—and possibly very uncomfortable—step at a time can ultimately add up…
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Date 25 September 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

Turning Pain Into Purpose

Choosing Growth Over Victimhood I found myself in a place where I could have continued to live as a victim of my trauma, of my…
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