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 8 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Breaking the Silence on Mental Health

Challenging stigma and encouraging honest conversations about mental health Actress Kristen Bell captures the reality on mental health perfectly in the following quote, reminding us…
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Date 7 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Why Modern Life Is Affecting Our Ability to Cope

Mental health is shaped not by one issue, but by the many pressures competing for our attention every day There was a time when the…
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Date 6 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

When Neurological Differences are Misunderstood

How Misunderstanding Creates Barriers for People with Neurological Differences When people think about disability, they often think about physical limitations. They think about mobility, accessibility,…
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Date 5 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

A Rachel Cusk quote

An inspiring reflection on the courage of emotional honesty: "The distinctive feature of my family was intolerance of sensitivity and emotion - 'Everything's great, it…
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Date 4 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Absence, and Its Influence

Sometimes what is missing shapes us just as much as what is present We often pay attention to what is present in our lives. The…
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Date 3 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

The Politics of Trust

Why Critical Thinking Matters More Than Ever As a follow-on from Desperate for Change, this is one of those articles I wish I didn't have…
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Date 2 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Desperate for Change

After sixteen years of writing, I still believe compassion, common sense and humanity matter After sixteen years of writing, one thing has become increasingly clear…
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Date 1 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by W. Clement Stone

Something motivational: "Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement." W. CLEMENT STONE Stone's quote reminds us that success begins with a clear…
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Date 31 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

The Expectations of Others

Reflections on independence, identity, and self-trust Some children grow up with freedom to explore, make mistakes, and discover who they are. Others grow up under…
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Date 30 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Creamy Sweet Potato, Coconut and Ginger Soup

Creamy Sweet Potato, Coconut and Ginger Soup 'Recipe adapted from Marmalade and Me' Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 onion, chopped 2…
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Date 29 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Karma Begins With Intention

The Weight of Intention Consequences are only the visible part of karma – intention is where karma truly begins. As a child, I learned this…
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Date 28 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

A Brian Tracy quote

Something inspirational: “Never complain, never explain. Resist the temptation to defend yourself or make excuses.” BRIAN TRACY There comes a point where you stop exhausting…
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