Golden Bear Therapies

24/06/2026

That's me in the mountains of Patagonia, Chile, looking very happy for someone who had absolutely nothing. 😄

I was in my early twenties, volunteering and working on farms and spending a lot of time with horses! I met a girl there and within days we'd decided to travel together, hitching thousands of kilometres across South America, riding horses through landscapes that didn't look real and eating a lot of rice and instant mash!

Then we both lost our bank cards. Before iPhones. Before Apple Pay. No backup plan.

Between us we had: tiny backpacks, a Nokia that didn't even work out there, a single burner camping stove, ONE pot, and two sticks we'd carved from the ground to use as spoons. (Not exaggerating.)

And it was one of the happiest times of my life.

No plan. No control. No safety net. And life just worked, we arrived at a beautiful house after 30 days with no money, were given gorgeous en-suite rooms, and had three meals a day cooked for us in exchange for help. My gratitude was through the roof.

I think about this a lot in the mental health work I do now.

We have this powerful drive to control things, to plan and manage every outcome so we feel safe. I do it too. But so much of life simply can't be controlled, and when things don't go to plan, we feel it: anxiety, frustration, lostness.

And yet, two sticks as spoons and no money in Patagonia, and I felt like I had everything.

There's a paradox worth sitting with there, isn't there?

💛 Tip: Next time you're gripping tightly to an outcome, ask: "What realistically happens if this doesn't go to plan?" That question alone can soften the grip a little.

🌿 Question to sit with: Where are you spending energy trying to control something that isn't yours to control?

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With love, Jess x 🌾

20/06/2026

Do you ever struggle to feel at peace in your own mind, especially at night when everything goes quiet?

I’ve written a blog on how to stop overthinking when your mind won't switch off (even at night). For those moments when you’re exhausted, but your brain won’t switch off and you end up stuck in a loop of overthinking.

If that’s you, you can read it here:
https://www.goldenbeartherapies.com/post/how-to-stop-overthinking-when-your-mind-won-t-switch-off-even-at-night

And I’d love to hear (if you feel like sharing):
What helps you feel even 5% calmer when your mind is racing... a walk, a shower, a podcast, a chat, breathing… or something else?

Love Jess x

Lying awake with a racing mind? Learn what overthinking really is, why it gets worse at night, and how awareness alone can start to set you free.

18/06/2026

Hi, I'm Jess. I'm a health and mindset coach and mentor, a big believer in calm success, and an unapologetic lover of donkeys (I could talk about them all day, just so you know what you're getting into).

With over 12 years' experience as an integrative health practitioner and now a registered health coach, I've had the joy of helping hundreds of individuals find their way back to themselves.

I help busy, overwhelmed and anxious men & women restore their energy, find calm, and feel genuinely happy in their lives again.

I know this work because I've lived it. I used to push through, ignore my own needs, and wait for life to calm down… but it never did. That experience (along with a few others!) shapes how I help others now.

I'm the founder of Golden Bear Therapies, a former grower of micro salad for Michelin star restaurants turned equine and human Bowen therapist turned Health Coach and Mindset Mentor (yes, that really is all one person!), a passionate nature enthusiast, and very proud pet parent of 2 dogs, a horse, and a donkey.

I believe every human being deserves to feel genuinely at home in their own life — anxiety free, calm, confident, and happy — and I'm on a mission to help as many of you as possible get there.

If you'd find it helpful to know a little more about how I could help you, you can simply PM or email me on: [email protected]

I'd love to support you.

Jess X

16/06/2026

Ever feel like life’s just too loud?

I feel that sometimes, the quietest moments teach us the most.

Yesterday, I sat with Willow our dog, just breathing, listening to the birds and feeling his fur as i stroked him. The world slowed. My mind softened. And I realised that even in the difficult times, just how much there still is to be grateful for.

Maybe your calm is waiting in a small pause, too.

What’s one gentle thing you’ll give yourself today? Share below or just hold it close.

With love... Jess x 🌾

11/06/2026

Studies show that women are almost twice as likely to suffer from anxiety as men. TWICE. 😳

And yet most of us are just... pushing through. Putting one foot in front of the other. Telling ourselves this is just what life feels like now.

But here's what nobody tells you:

That tight chest, the racing thoughts at 2am, the feeling that you can't fully relax even when nothing is actually wrong right now.

It doesn't mean there is something wrong with you. That's your nervous system stuck in survival mode - it thinks it's looking after you (But it doesn't actually have to be that way!)

Science calls it chronic fight-or-flight. Your brain has been scanning for danger for so long, it's forgotten how to switch off. It genuinely doesn't know you're safe.

And when you're running a full time life ?

The mental load, the decisions, the holding it all together... your nervous system is keeping score of every single bit of it.

I see this all the time with my clients and I lived it myself. You're not anxious because something is wrong with you. You're exhausted because you've been carrying too much, for too long, with nowhere to put it down.

The loneliness of that is real. The "I don't even know how to explain it" is real.

You are not alone in this. 💛

And tell me - does any of this land for you? When did you last actually feel calm?

Jess X

P.S. Every couple of weeks, I send a newsletter for the woman who is tired of feeling like this - honest, practical, real (and doable!) support for anxiety, overwhelm and getting back to yourself.

If that sounds like it's for you, link in the comments or in my bio.

07/06/2026

Studies show that lack of rest doesn't just make you tired, it impairs your decision making as much as being drunk!😳

And yet most of us ladies are walking around running on empty, pushing through, telling ourselves we'll rest once things calm down.

Things don't calm down. You just get more tired.

Here's what I've learned, lived and seen with my clients:

Tiredness isn't just physical. It's the mental load, the emotions you're holding in, the decisions you're making on repeat, the guilt every time you try to stop.

Your nervous system is exhausted. And no amount of early nights will fix that on its own.

Two tiny things that actually help:

🌿 End your day with a done list, not a to-do list. Three things you did today, however small. Your brain needs evidence of progress to feel safe enough to switch off.

🌿 Next time you feel guilty for stopping (or even thinking about stopping!), try this: hand on chest, three slow breaths, and say quietly "this feels uncomfortable... but I'm okay. What advice would I give a dear friend right now?" Sounds too simple. It really works though.

I made a free guide for the woman who isn't just running a life, she's running a business too. Its called: Slow Down Without Falling Behind - 5 simple ways to calm your mind, reduce overwhelm, and
restore your energy (and without overhauling your entire life to do it!)

Link in the comments to get your FREE GUIDE👇

But first, tell me, when's the last time you actually felt truly rested?💛

Jess X

03/06/2026

Happy sleepy donkey! This was us the other day having a cuddle. I love her so much - only 3 years old - and acts like it! Thanks for bringing us so much joy, happiness and laughs! ❤ And many more to come.

I would love to see your animal picks also, so please share below! It always makes us smile - and we need more of this in the world right now. ❤

Love Jess x

28/05/2026

"I'll slow down once things calm down a bit."

…said me, for about ten years in a row 😅

Honestly though, when did things ever actually calm down? Because a lot of us are still waiting for that magical quiet week that never seems to arrive.

I used to genuinely believe I was just one busy season away from feeling okay. One big project away from rest. One deadline away from finally, properly breathing and feeling less stressed.

And then the next thing came. And somehow the breathing never happened.

I don't think I'm alone in this one.

So tell me - what's YOUR "I'll do it when…"?

Mine used to be "I'll take proper time for myself once the business feels more settled."

Still waiting on that one 😂

Drop yours in the comments, I'd love to know. And if this hit a nerve, pop a 👋 below so we know we're not alone in this!

Jess x 🌾

23/05/2026

Overthinking is one of the things I hear about most from the people I work with. And one of the biggest myths is that you just need to "think less" or "stop worrying." (If only it were that easy, right?!)

I've just written a new blog post all about why overthinking happens, why it tends to get so much worse at night, and how simply becoming more aware of what's going on can start to shift things.

No quick fixes. No pressure. Just a gentle, honest look at what's actually happening in your mind and how you can begin to find a bit more peace.

If your brain won't switch off, this one's for you.

Link in the comments!

With love, Jess x 🌾

23/05/2026

Okay, I am aware that this photo is NOT my best look. 😂

Full strimming gear. Face like I've been dragged through a hedge backwards (because, essentially, I have). And honestly? I am absolutely loving it.

Strimming is one of my soul foods. I know, I know. It sounds absolutely ridiculous. But there's something about being out there with the noise and the flying bits of vegetation and the satisfying tidying of chaos that just... fills me up. It genuinely makes me happy.

And here's the thing I've noticed over and over again as a coach, and in my own life:

When I spend proper time doing the things that fill me up (even the weird ones), I come back to my desk with MORE energy. MORE focus. MORE motivation to actually get things done.

Not less.

We've been sold this idea that if we want to succeed in business, we need to be at our desk more. Grind harder. Rest later. But what if the opposite is actually true? What if stepping away, doing the thing you love, getting your hands dirty (or in my case, covered in grass clippings) is what UNLOCKS your best work?

Slowing down doesn't mean falling behind. In fact, I've written a whole free guide about exactly this.

It's called "Slow Down Without Falling Behind" and it's full of tiny, practical shifts for women entrepreneurs who feel like they can't afford to stop. (You can. I promise. And it costs you more not to.)

Grab it for free below, link in comments or in my bio 🌾

But first, I want to know...

What's YOUR soul food? The thing you do that other people might raise an eyebrow at, but that leaves you feeling genuinely energised and restored? Drop it in the comments, I'd love to know!

With love, Jess x