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 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

An aching void without my twin

We were different from other twins through our upbringing, which didn't work for us. My twin and I led independent and separate lives, not through…
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Date 6 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Ableism and Discrimination

"Ableism is discrimination and social prejudice against people with physical or mental disabilities. Ableism characterizes people as they are defined by their disabilities and it…
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Date 5 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

An Anon quote

Something inspirational: "Please don't disturb my peace if you're at war with yourself." ANON
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Date 4 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Grief

An 'excerpt from a blog on grief' - by Sarah Paris, medium.com/@parissb "When my little brother died, I wanted the world to stop. Why wasn’t…
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Date 3 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Mental Health Awareness 2024

Let's make 2024 the year we deal with mental health. Dealing with mental health is crucial for several reasons, as mental wellbeing significantly impacts various…
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Date 2 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Welcome to 2024

As we say goodbye to the past year and welcome the new one, I want to take a moment to convey my gratitude to you…
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Date 1 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Happy New Year, 2024

The Magic of The New Year A canvas lies blank, a story not yet told, with dreams and hopes, the future to unfold. The clock…
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Date 31 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

End of Year Reflections 2023

Trying to find a title that sums up the year is always a difficult task. This new title does the job and paves the way…
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Date 30 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

Kindness: The Most Underrated Virtue

How others behave is a reflection of them, not a reflection of you, or your worth. Instead, surround yourself with people who are kind, people…
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Date 29 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

The CP Diary: A Mental Health Blog

The CP Diary is an online blog and resource that provides information, support and guidance on various topics related to mental health and wellbeing. It…
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Date 28 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

Marmalade & Brandy Bread and Butter Pudding

Marmalade & Brandy Bread and Butter Pudding 'Adapted from BBC Good Food' Ingredients: 8 slices crusty white bread, crusts removed 50g soft butter 4 tbsp…
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Date 27 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by Jasper Fforde

Something inspirational: “Prejudice is a product of ignorance that hides behind barriers of tradition.” JASPER FFORDE, The Fourth Bear
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