10 October 2026
A Burnt Child Loves the Fire: Why We Repeat the Relationships That Hurt Us
An old proverb says, “The burnt child dreads the fire.” Once hurt, we learn to stay away from whatever hurt us.
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Plain explanations of how the Orpheus Decoupling Process works, news from our research in partnership with Edge Hill University, updates on the Orpheus app and the Orpheus Academy, and practical reading for people who want to take control of unwanted emotions, beliefs and cravings.
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1 October 2026
Between Surviving and Thriving: What Happens When Resilience Is Wearing Thin?
I recently read a social media post from a woman recovering from major surgery. She described the extent of what had been done to her body in startlingly matter-of-fact terms and explained…
26 September 2026
When Emetophobia Affects Pregnancy: Why Bryony Twydle’s Story Matters
There are times when a client’s experience explains more about a condition than any clinical definition ever could.
17 September 2026
Extraordinary Lives Lived Out in Plain Sight
Watching exhausted parents changed how I saw ageing, purpose and the extraordinary strength hidden inside ordinary lives.
9 September 2026
When School Is Back But the Anxiety Hasn’t Settled
The new school term is well underway. The uniform is still pristine, timetables are becoming more familiar, and the anticipation surrounding the first day has largely passed.
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