All Health and wellbeing articles
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Opinion “The biblical truth about introverts that changed everything for me”
Writer Samantha Bailie-McMurdock shares how discovering the introverted personalities of several biblical figures transformed the way she viewed herself. If you’ve ever felt out of place in a world that celebrates extroverts, this message may be exactly what you need to hear.
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OpinionBBC’s Emma Barnett shone a light on endometriosis: Here’s where I found God in my darkest flare-ups
Writer Alex Palmer reflects on BBC presenter Emma Barnett’s powerful documentary on endometriosis and shares her own painful journey with the condition. Amid years of misdiagnosis, debilitating flare-ups and uncertainty, she reveals how she has experienced God’s presence in some of her darkest moments.
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OpinionThe dark side of football fever: The victims we don’t talk about
As the nation gears up for another summer of football, writer Jenny Sanders highlights a troubling reality that often goes unnoticed amid the excitement of major tournaments. She explores the link between big matches and rising levels of domestic abuse, and why Christians must remain vigilant in protecting the vulnerable.
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OpinionWhen caring for ageing parents feels too much, where is God?
This week is Carers Week, shining a spotlight on the millions of people supporting loved ones. Writer Alex Noel reflects on the often unseen challenges of caring for ageing parents. Through the lens of faith, she explores the tension between responsibility, sacrifice and trusting God when the burden feels too heavy to carry alone.
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ArticleWhat if midlife isn’t decline?
From menopause training sessions to cultural messaging about decline, midlife is often presented as a season to fear. But increasingly, new voices are challenging that story. Psychotherapist Monique Thomas considers that we may have misunderstood what this stage of life is really for
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OpinionFaith, SPF & Vitamin D: The Christian woman’s guide to surviving the heatwave wisely
Jemimah Wright explores the growing tension many Christian women feel between protecting their skin and getting enough life-giving sunshine in today’s extreme heatwaves. After personally struggling with chronic Vitamin D deficiency, she asks: have we become so afraid of the sun that we are forgetting the wisdom of balance?
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OpinionAre you a Christian woman and anxious? This is why you are blessed…
Dr Claire Williams reflects on the difficult reality of living with anxiety as a Christian, and how even our most fearful thoughts can be redirected towards the promises and presence of God. Drawing on Philippians 4 and the wider story of scripture, she explores how attentiveness, memory and hope can become spiritual practices that ground anxious believers in God’s care.
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OpinionThe joy of growing older together: Why single Christian women are choosing community over loneliness
Jenny Sanders explores the growing movement of older women choosing community and shared living over the isolation that can so often accompany later life. Reflecting on faith, family and the biblical call to care for the lonely, she asks whether co-housing could offer not only practical support, but also companionship, dignity and hope in the years ahead.
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OpinionI almost bought a copper bracelet: Why ‘energy protection’ is luring Christian women — and what it’s really replacing
Tabby Kibugi recently found herself drawn to the growing online fascination with copper bracelets promising peace, comfort, and spiritual reassurance during a difficult season of uncertainty. Her experience prompted a deeper reflection on why many young Christian women are turning toward modern spiritual practices in search of security, and what can happen when trust slowly shifts away from God.
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OpinionThe comfort of horoscopes vs the truth of God: what Meghan, Duchess of Sussex gets us thinking about
When the Duchess of Sussex shared a viral astrology meme about turbulent seasons coming to an end, it struck a chord with many, but raised deeper questions too. Sophie Sanders reflects on why, in life’s hardest seasons, the pull of horoscopes can feel strong, yet ultimately falls short of the lasting hope found in God.
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ArticleYou do not need to blossom all year!
Psychotherapist Monique Thomas reveals the wisdom behind the seasons, and says our bodies already know them – we just need to recognise and embrace their rhythms
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OpinionLiz Earle on the simple daily light habit that could boost your health and strengthen your faith
Wellness expert and bestselling author Liz Earle says getting more natural light each day can support better sleep, mood and overall wellbeing. Woman Alive deputy editor Jemimah Wright considers how this small daily rhythm can also create space for spiritual reflection and a deeper connection with God.
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OpinionFeeling stretched thin? How Christian women can find more time
Between work, family, church and caring for everyone else, many of us feel permanently stretched. But perhaps the answer isn’t finding more hours—it’s learning how God invites us to live with greater peace, purpose and margin.
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OpinionCould showering in the dark bring you closer to God?
As “dark showering” grows in popularity as a wellness trend, this simple low-light ritual may offer more than better sleep and relaxation — it could also create space for prayer, reflection and a deeper awareness of God’s presence.
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OpinionWhen the gym replaces nights out: what are Christian women gaining—and losing?
Becky Hunter Kelm considers what the shift from clubbing means for community, wellbeing, and how we choose to spend our time.
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OpinionWaiting for marriage
Woman Alive deputy editor Jemimah Wright nurtured a long-held promise that took 20 years to come to fruition. She reflects on her faith journey and the ways God met her in the midst of it.
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OpinionGod’s design for healing? Creativity
Drawing on both scientific research and biblical truth, Alex Noel reveals how the arts may be one of God’s most overlooked tools for restoring our hearts and minds.
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ArticleYour body is talking – are you listening?
As psychotherapist Monique Thomas takes over our health column, she asserts that listening to and looking after your body isn’t selfish – it’s an act of faith
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OpinionWhy do Christian women find it so hard to say no?
There’s a widely held assumption that ‘yes’ is always the correct response for believers. Drawing on the story of Mary and Martha in Gospel of Luke 10, Katherine O’Neill suggests that at times, ‘no’, can be the wiser, more loving, and more faithful choice.
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OpinionDoes smashing plates truly heal us? Why are so many women looking for rage rooms?
From Japanese “frustration spaces” to the growing popularity of UK Rage Rooms, Jenny Sanders notes that the promise of cathartic destruction has struck a particular chord with women navigating pressure, injustice and exhaustion.
