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 23 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

A Josh Radnor quote

Something inspirational: “It's not our job to play judge and jury, to determine who is worthy of our kindness and who is not. We just…
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Date 22 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

A Life Well Lived: The Legacy You Leave Behind

Living a purposeful life while building a lasting legacy requires a careful balance. By nurturing relationships and embracing life's experiences, individuals can fully engage with…
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Date 21 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Health Beyond Weight: The Power of Exercise

While weight loss is often stressed in discussions about health, exercise has increasingly been recognised as having a greater impact on longevity and overall wellbeing…
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Date 20 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Self-Care is a Journey

Self-care is a journey. It's an ongoing process, not a one-time-event. It's tuning into your physical, mental and emotional needs, while you take steps to…
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Date 19 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by Robert Rodriguez

Something inspirational: “Lately, I’ve found myself drifting away from activities and conversations that once held my interest. There’s a growing fatigue in engaging with arguments…
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Date 18 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Others' Loss Reopens Our Own Wounds

I’ve experienced profound and layered grief – with each loss bringing its own unique set of challenges. Losing my grandmother was the first real blow,…
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Date 17 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

The Fossil Fuels Climate Crisis

Peter Kalmus, a climate scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is an outspoken advocate for urgent action on climate change. Through his research, activism, and…
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Date 16 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Resilience in Pieces: My Journey Through Neglect, Struggle and Hope

Childhood struggles never leave. Growing up, life often felt like an uphill battle, with every new day, chapter bringing a fresh wave of challenges. Looking…
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Date 15 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

A Jodi Picoult quote

Something inspirational: “You know, the mind is a remarkable thing. Just because you can't see the wound doesn't mean it isn't hurting. It scars all…
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Date 14 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Twin Loss: Navigating Grief and Others' Reactions

For those who are new to my blog, I lost my twin in December 2022. It has been an incredibly painful and difficult journey, one…
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Date 13 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

A Guide to Understanding a Typical Food Label

Being able to read food labels can help you make informed choices about what you eat, especially if you're managing your diet for health reasons…
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Date 12 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

The Real Handicap: Switching Off to Difficult Conversations

Every now and again I may choose to elaborate on certain quotes I use on the diary, because they stand out in terms of what…
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