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 7 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Wellness Books

Covid-19 has left an indelible mark, not just on physical health but also on emotional and mental well-being. The loss of loved ones, isolation, financial…
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Date 6 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Navigating Grief and Change

For anyone dealing with loss they will know just how grief feels. After the loss of my twin, I am now navigating a profound transition…
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Date 5 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Learning from Experience

Our experiences, whether negative or positive, shape who we are. When we approach them with a mindset of learning rather than self-blame, we allow ourselves…
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Date 4 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

A Christopher Hitchens quote

Something inspirational: "Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. The grave will supply plenty of time for silence." CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS
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Date 3 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

The CP Diary: A Journey of Healing, Reflection and Empowerment

The CP Diary is a mental health and wellbeing blog, a unique platform that offers insights and reflections on life, healing and personal growth. The…
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Date 2 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Setting Healthy Boundaries

There comes a point when you realise not every relationship is worth maintaining, saving and boundaries need to be in place. You learn that setting…
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Date 1 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

The Urgency of Mental Health: It's Time to Take Action Now

Without mental health there is no health, it's why I continue to write about it on my blog – 14 years into my blog there…
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Date 31 August 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by Takeda Shingen

Something inspirational: "Knowledge is not power, it is only potential. Applying that knowledge is power. Understanding why and when to apply that power is wisdom."…
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Date 30 August 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

A Beth Moore quote

Something inspirational: "Sometimes truth is costly but not nearly as costly as deception." BETH MOORE
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Date 29 August 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Protecting Our Planet: The Urgent Call for Change and Responsibility

Over the years, writing for The CP Diary has not only allowed me to piece together my own life experiences, as hard as that has…
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Date 28 August 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Adjusting to a New Solitude

I resonate with the lyrics of Eric Clapton's 'Tears in Heaven' song – slowly learning to move forward with my life without my twin. I…
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Date 28 August 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Zucchini Salad

Courgette Salad Recipe adapted from 'Senses in the Kitchen' Ingredients: 2 small firm Courgettes (sliced) Handful of Black Pitted Olives 2 tbsp Lemon Juice 4…
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