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 19 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

Covid-19 and Redefining Mental Wellness

Before Covid, taking time out was viewed as a lifestyle choice. Many saw it as a chance to unplug, an antidote to living a busy…
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Date 18 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

I Thought It Was Just Me

I Thought it Was Just Me (A journal entry) You thought it was you. You didn’t understand the muscle tone issue The leg length difference,…
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Date 17 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

The Life We Didn't Choose

It would be comforting to believe that we’re all living the life we choose, that each step along the way is ours and not borrowed…
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Date 16 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by Helen Hayes

Something inspirational: “The expert in anything was once a beginner.” HELEN HAYES
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Date 15 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

The CP Diary: Navigating Life, Emotions and Mental Wellness

The CP Diary started as a personal outlet – a way for me to reflect on my thoughts, emotions, and life experiences that came with…
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Date 14 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

The Gut and Lung Connection

The gut is home to trillions of bacteria that help with digestion, absorbing nutrients, and keeping us healthy. Scientists now know that gut bacteria can…
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Date 14 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

A Cicero quote

Something inspirational: "Do not hold the delusion that your advancement is accomplished by crushing others." CICERO "When and if anyone reaches or has success this…
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Date 13 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

Clarity in Uncertainty Choices

Quiet Reflection: Navigating Uncertainty and Finding Clarity Yesterday, I wrote about 'Writing In A Changed World'. It's hard not to notice, as a result of…
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Date 12 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

Writing Through a Changing World

This is a personal reflection on how, for me, writing has become more challenging in today’s world – shaped by social change, politics, and a…
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Date 11 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

Taking Care of Your Mental Health is Essential

Mental health is the umbrella term that encompasses both mental wellness and mental illness. It is essential and you’re not alone in needing to prioritise…
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Date 10 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by Farrar Gray

Something inspirational: “Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” FARRAH GRAY
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Date 10 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle

A Journey of Loss, Healing, and Self-Belief

This is my journey through emotional triggers, quiet strength, and learning to believe in myself. Growing up with something I didn’t know I had, meant…
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