Author Archives: Maria Claridge

NEW MUM? LET’S GET YOU MOVING AGAIN. ❤️ I’m a big believer in keeping it real… Like the fact that I keep trying to squeeze myself into my denim shorts, despite all the evidence suggesting they are not currently part of my wardrobe. So, jogger shorts it is. But obviously, we’re putting a fun colourfulContinueContinue reading “Baby PT & Postpartum Fitness in Lymington”

This Girl Can. (sometimes): A brave and true story of a bi-racial woman navigating Bipolar Disorder Written at the time of publication My book is finally out! This Girl Can. (sometimes) is a very personal and honest account of my experiences, exploring a wide variety of topics including suicide, love, mental health, fitness, meditation, eating,ContinueContinue reading “This Girl Can (Sometimes)”

The Hafu Child- An insight to multicultural childhood  As Featured in GRAZIA MAGAZINE Written at the time of publication My second published book, The Hafu Child, was a very special project for me. The book is about growing up between two cultures and trying to understand where you belong. A “hafu” is a Japanese termContinueContinue reading “The Hafu Child”

Namaste (I bow to the divine in you) Meditation Written back then a reflection from the time Harvard researchers and others were studying meditation and its potential benefits, and at the time I wrote this, the research suggested that meditation could: Help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and potentially reduce the risk of heart diseaseContinueContinue reading “Benefits of Meditation”

How Surreal. My First Ever Book Is Now Available on Amazon! Written at the time of publication Hare and Tortoise Have Counselling A winning approach to counselling realised through a classic fable. My first book, Hare and Tortoise Have Counselling, was published in 2020, and seeing it available to readers was an incredibly special moment.ContinueContinue reading “My Book: Hare and Tortoise Have Counselling”

Smiling on the outside, yet SO vulnerable inside. A New Beginning Written at the time my website was launched So, first of all… building a website? Not easy! Fortunately, Alistair and my brother helped me a great deal, but boy oh boy, did I feel weepy and stressed at times. After investing so much time,ContinueContinue reading “Brave To Be Vulnerable”

A drawing from my time in the unit You Have a Secret You have a secret. If people knew, it might change your relationships. Will they judge me? Will they dislike me? They might even fear me… Am I different? I’ve tried to change it, but it’s just who you are. I feel it’s timeContinueContinue reading “Girl With Bipolar”

My Mental Health Journey Written in 2019: a reflection on my experiences In the past, I had periods of depression. The worst was a period when I was unable to get out of bed for four months. As a consequence, I gained a lot of weight. It was thanks to the brilliant Sean T andContinueContinue reading “Mental health”

Choose Your Words Wisely 08/2020 It’s amazing how a comment from one person can bring your entire world crashing down. Tonight, after a fantastic performance, I was approached by a lady. Standing beside my mum, she said, gesturing towards her, “How come you are so thin…” Then she looked at me and continued, “…and you’reContinueContinue reading “Body shaming”

I started writing more poetry back in 2018 and eventually published my first book of poems. I have found it incredibly helpful putting my thoughts and feelings into words. Currently working on my next book of poems, so do stay tuned. Depression Blind-sided by a black cloud falling over me,Swallowing me whole, with nowhere leftContinueContinue reading “Poetry”