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by Laura Bell 2 June 2026
Discover how sea swimming, blue space therapy and time by the ocean can calm stress, support mental health and help reset your nervous system.
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by Laura Bell 26 May 2026
It's the hottest May on record and all I can think about is Sweden. A personal reflection on chasing sunshine in your twenties, figuring out what you actually need, and why a small group women's wellness retreat in the Swedish archipelago in late May might be exactly that.
by Laura Bell 19 May 2026
A gentle and honest reflection on midlife wellness, stress reduction techniques for women, nervous system regulation and how small daily habits can help you feel more like yourself again.
by Laura Bell 12 May 2026
A gentle reflection on identity, motherhood, and finding yourself again in midlife
by Laura Bell 5 May 2026
Why time in nature matters more than we think — and how small, everyday moments outdoors can reset your mind, body and mood.
by Laura Bell 28 April 2026
How cold water brings you back to yourself - calmer, clearer, and fully a live
by Laura Bell 21 April 2026
Your Midlife Hormone Spring Reset
Woman running and finishing an ultra marathon in the mountains, endurance and strength in nature
by Laura Bell 14 April 2026
What running an ultra marathon taught me about resilience, identity and why it connects so deeply to yoga and wellness retreats.
A person in a kitchen preparing food, viewed through a hallway doorway with a map on the wall.
by Laura Bell 7 April 2026
Looking behind the scenes of running a wellness retreat and how they are all unique. What makes Zest Life retreats different.
A hiker climbs a steep, rocky trail on a mountain ridge with a large, sweeping valley and blue lakes in the background.
by Laura Bell 30 March 2026
From intention to action—how setting meaningful goals can shape a life of depth, adventure, and purpose.